Press 1 (Name), input name using SiteMonthDay format (e.g., 800A0806) and press Enter **this represents a change from the normal naming convention because the FlowTracker only allows 8 characters for the site name – this will be corrected later during the data transfer phase**
Press 2 (Extension), input the two-digit year (e.g., 15) and press Enter
Press 9 (Accept name)
On next screen, press 1 (Site), input name using SiteMonthDayYear format (e.g., 800A080615) and press Enter
Press 2 (Operator), input initials of hydrographer (e.g., TL) and press Enter
Press 9 (Start)
On next screen, press Enter
Place meter in water away from obstacles and press 1 (Run Test) to perform the Automatic QC Test
If starting transect at Right Edge of Water, press 4 (REW/LEW) to toggle to REW
Press Set Location,input tagline distance at edge of water (usually right side) and press Enter
Press Set Depth, input depth reading (usually 0) and press Enter
Move to first vertical, input tagline distance and depth using steps 13 and 14
Set meter to 0.6 depth of vertical and press Measure
Review error messages and press Enter to move to next
When error messages are complete, Press 1 (Accept) to move to next vertical
Repeat steps 15 – 18 for each vertical along remainder of cross-section
When finishing edge of water is reached, press 1 (End Section) twice
Review error messages and press Enter to move to next; press 1 (Accept) to move to QC screen
Press Enter to move to discharge calculation screen