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SonTek/YSI Argonaut-XR Technical Manual - HydroScientific West

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3.4. Deployment<br />

Upon execution, the View<strong>Argonaut</strong> Deployment software does the following.<br />

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• Establishes communication with the <strong>Argonaut</strong><br />

• Prompts you to select a deployment type of autonomous or SDI-12<br />

• Downloads the system configuration parameters and opens a window to select parameters<br />

To deploy the <strong>Argonaut</strong>:<br />

• Before every deployment, run ArgCheck as described in §3.2.<br />

• Connect the <strong>Argonaut</strong> to the PC.<br />

• Connect the <strong>Argonaut</strong> to the power source that will be used for deployment.<br />

• Start View<strong>Argonaut</strong> (Start|Programs|<strong>SonTek</strong> Software|View<strong>Argonaut</strong>).<br />

• Verify the communication parameters at the bottom of the View<strong>Argonaut</strong> window (§3.1).<br />

• Click the Deployment button.<br />

• When prompted, select Autonomous Deployment or SDI-12 Deployment.<br />

• Specify necessary operating parameters in the setup windows (§3.4.1 and §3.4.2).<br />

• For autonomous deployments, verify the <strong>Argonaut</strong> internal clock setting. Reset the clock if<br />

necessary.<br />

• Click Deploy to send parameters to the system and start data collection.<br />

• Disconnect the communication cable from the PC before turning the computer off.<br />

• Install dummy plugs and other cables as needed. Deploy the system.<br />

<strong>Argonaut</strong> Software <strong>Manual</strong> (March 1, 2001) 9

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