Want to know what the discharge data collection buzz is about - you’re at the right place! The SonTek-RS5 is the world’s most compact and robust ADCP for collecting river, stream, and canal discharge data. The RS5 is small yet powerful. When paired with the custom-designed HydroBoard II Micro and SonTek-RTK, you will be ready to quickly collect the highest quality water velocity and flow measurement possible regardless of where your environmental water monitoring takes you.
Packed with All the Features, You Expect
The SonTek-RS5 comes loaded with advanced data collection capabilities, high-precision data quality, and flexible deployment options customers have grown used to with SonTek ADCPs over the years.
| Water Velocity Profiling | |
|---|---|
| Profiling Range | 0.1-6 m (*1) |
| Velocity Range | ±5 m/s |
| Accuracy | 1% ±0.002 m/s |
| Resolution | 0.001 m/s |
| Number of Cells | Up to 128 |
| Cell Size | 2.5-30 cm |
| Data Output Rate | 1.0 Hz |
| Bottom Tracking | |
| Depth Range | 0.1-6 m (*1) |
| Accuracy (*2) | 1% ± 0.002 m/s |
| Resolution | 0.001 m/s |
| Depth Measurement | |
| Range | 0.1-6 m (*1) |
| Accuracy | 1% ± 0.005 m |
| Sensors | |
| Temperature Sensors | Resolution: ±0.01°C Accuracy: ±0.5°C |
| Compass/Tilt Sensor | Range: ±180° Pitch/Roll, 0-360° Heading Heading Accuracy: ±2° Pitch/Roll Accuracy: ±1° |
| Transducers | |
| Total Number | Five, 3.0 Mhz |
| Beam Angle | 3° |
| Bandwidth | 25% |
| Battery Characteristics | |
| Input Voltage | 3.3-4.2 VDC |
| Power Source - Li-Ion | 1x size 18650, Tenergy, Type 30016-04, 3.7Vdc, 2600mAh |
| Battery Life - 1 x size 18650 | Seven hours of continuous use, typical settings (*3) |
| Power Consumption | 1.0 W (Average) |
| Dimensions | 19.2 mm x 69.7 mm |
| RTK Rover Battery Life 1 x size 18650 | 5 hours continuous use, typical settings |
| RTK Base Station 1 x size 18650 | 14 hours of continuous use, typical settings |
| Communications | |
| Radio Protocol | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE5) |
| Range | 100 m |
| Bluetooth Compliance | FCC Part 15, FCC ID: XPYNINAB30 ISED Certification: 8595A-NINAB30 |
| Environmental | |
| Operation Temperature | -20° to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | 20° to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
| Storage with Battery Temperature | -20° to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) |
| RS5 Physical Properties | |
| Dimensions - TB-Micro | 80 cm (31.5”) x 46.5 (18”) cm x 15 cm (6”) |
| Weight in Air - TB-Micro | 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) |
| Dimensions - RS5 Unit | 24 cm (9.5”) x 5 cm (2.2”) |
| Weight in Air - RS5 Unit | 0.45 kg (1.0 lbs) |
| Weight in Water - RS5 Unit | 0.15 kg (0.33 lbs) |
| Waterproof Rating | IP-68 with connectors in use or capped |
| DGNSS | |
| Horizontal RMS | SBAS (WAAS): <0.3 m (0.98 ft) |
| 2DRMS | SBAS (WAAS): <0.6 m (1.96 ft) |
| Frequency | Multi-frequency, multi-constellation |
| GNS3M Atlas Subscription | Activate through manufacturer's app |
| SonTek-RTK | |
| Horizontal Accuracy | (Quality 4) < 0.02 m |
| Vertical Accuracy | (Quality 4) < 0.04 m |
| Frequency | L1C/A, L2C, Multi-GNSS |
| Base-to-Rover Range | 250 m Line of sight |
*Additional notes
1 Maximum range will vary with environmental conditions.
2 Bottom velocity accuracy.
3 When Using provided SonTek USB radio with antenna.
