Table of Contents
1 HydroCAT quick start guide
2 Specifications
on page 4
3 Install batteries
on page 6
Section 1 HydroCAT quick start guide
AF24173 anti-fouling devices contain bis(tributyltin) oxide. Wear rubber or latex gloves and eye protection to
replace these devices on the sensor if it is so equipped. Wash hands with soap and water when finished.
Read the precautions on the product label.
It is a violation of US federal law to use this product in a manner that is inconsistent with its label.
This quick start guide applies to the HydroCAT. The full user manual, with details about setup,
operation, and maintenance can be found on the manufacturer's website. Refer to the full user
manual for details about the topics shown in italics.
1. Install the manufacturer-supplied software on a PC. Note that the software is also available on the
manufacturer's website if the CD that comes with the sensor is unavailable. Refer to Install and
start software for details.
2. Remove the end flange, then install the manufacturer-supplied batteries. Replace the end flange.
Refer to Install lithium batteries for details.
3. Remove the yellow protective label on the anti-fouling device.
• Keep the label and the screw to attach again after to protect the intake and exhaust ports when
the sensor is not deployed.
4. Verify that the anti-fouling devices are installed. Refer to Remove or replace anti-fouling devices
for details.
5. Prepare the pump for operation. Refer to Pump setup for details.
• Use the manufacturer-supplied plumbing kit to fill the flow path with water.
6. Verify that the sensor operates and collects data. Refer to Verify operation for details.
a. Connect the sensor to a PC and start the software.
b. Push Settings in the dashboard of the software and select the applicable settings in each of
the tabs.
c. Push Start to collect data.
7. Verify that the sensor transmits data. Refer to Transmit data for details.
• Push Transmit Data in the dashboard and select either "All Data" or "Scan Number Range" to
transmit data collected by the sensor to the PC.
8. If necessary, verify the performance of the sensor.Refer to Verify performance for details:
a. Do a temperature check.
b. Do a conductivity check.
9. Use the "deployment wizard" in the software to set up the sensor for a specific deployment (refer
to Setup to collect data for details.)
• Controlled: (includes SDI-12 operation): On command, operate the pump, collect one data
sample, send data to PC.
• Autonomous: Sensor turns on, the pump operates, data is collected then saved in the sensor,
the sensor goes into a low power mode.
10. If necessary, attach the sensor to the frame it will be deployed on.
11. Make sure to do maintenance on the sensor at regular intervals for best sensor performance.
Refer to Maintenance for details.
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C A U T I O N
4 Antifouling devices
on page 8
5 General information
on page 10
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