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MVP30 Operators

’ Guide

OM-09000-0-04-004B

AML Oceanographic Ltd.

Contact AML Oceanographic

Service

To request an RMA or technical support

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-250-656-0771
Phone: 1-800-663-8721 (NA)
Fax: 1-250-655-3655

Sales

For all general sales inquiries

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-250-656-0771
Phone : 1-800-663-8721 (NA)
Fax: 1-250-655-3655

Website

www.AMLoceanographic.com

Pacific Location

AML Oceanographic
2071 Malaview Ave.
Sidney, BC V8L 5X6
Canada

Atlantic Location

AML Oceanographic
800A Windmill Rd., Unit 6C
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L1
Canada

Summary of Contents for MVP30

Page 1: ...wing purposes only Any changes to the text images and technical information contained within are not authorized by AML Oceanographic Ltd AML Oceanographic Ltd will not be responsible for any circumsta...

Page 2: ...MVP30 OPERATORS GUIDE OM 09000 0 04 004B October 2017...

Page 3: ...Interface Box in the lab must be turned OFF whenever working on the tow cable and cabling in the Free Fall Fish High Voltage is present in these cables If the winch is to be operated in Hand mode wit...

Page 4: ...GER 3 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 2 1 OVERVIEW 4 2 2 SETUP AND LAUNCHING THE FISH 4 2 3 AUTOMATIC PROFILING 6 2 4 FREEWHEELING IN MANUAL MODE 7 2 5 MANUAL PROFILING 7 2 6 RETRIEVING AND STOWING THE FIS...

Page 5: ...ble End messenger is located on the last turn of the second layer from the bottom on the winch drum It is installed at the factory when the tow cable is spooled onto the drum When the fish is in the t...

Page 6: ...MVP30 Operators Guide 2 OM 09000 0 04 004B AML Oceanographic Ltd Figure 1 Messenger Location...

Page 7: ...2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION It is highly recommended to not use Freewheel Mode when performing stationary profiles when the vessel is not underway Conducting Freewheel operations will deliver a...

Page 8: ...ING THE FISH 1 Turn on the MVP Controller computer and start the MVP software CAUTION The MVP Controller is intended to be a stand alone dedicated controlling device When operating the MVP Controller...

Page 9: ...until the fish is in the towed position The dock messenger will trip the inner sheave limit switch resulting in an emergency stop An emergency stop can be avoided by pressing and holding the Inner Sh...

Page 10: ...d the brake is applied The system waits for the next deployment with the fish at the towed position 6 If a number of automatic deployments are desired set the Minute Intervals in the Deployment Contro...

Page 11: ...nging it will drop and could cause serious injury and or damage to the tow fish 1 Turn the Hand Off Auto switch to Hand mode 2 Turn the Freewheel switch to ON and pull cable off the drum as necessary...

Page 12: ...fy the power lamp is illuminated green and the ESTOP lamp is illuminated red 3 Push the Inner Sheave Reset button and verify the ESTOP lamp goes out if not the messenger may be under the Inner Sheave...

Page 13: ...in the Main Operator Window are defined these settings will determine the deployment criteria that will be used when the profile is started 7 Press the START button for a single profile or toggle the...

Page 14: ...656 0771 Phone 1 800 663 8721 NA Fax 1 250 655 3655 Sales For all general sales inquiries Email sales AMLoceanographic com Phone 1 250 656 0771 Phone 1 800 663 8721 NA Fax 1 250 655 3655 Website www...