M4-CYGMINI-TSR-M-ENG_Iss 1
Cygnus MINI ROV Operation Manual
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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................... 7
CYGNUS MINI ROV Mountable Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge ...........7
Multiple Echo Measurements ...................................................8
Triple Echo Verification ........................................................8
Cygnus Instruments ...............................................................9
Gauge Kit Contents ......................................................... 10
Data Conversion Items ......................................................... 10
Gauge Preparation .......................................................... 13
Fitting the Probe-module ...................................................... 13
Underwater Cable connection to the Gauge .............................. 14
Electrical connections to the Gauge ........................................ 15
Power Supply ................................................................... 15
Data Output ..................................................................... 15
Electrical connections to the Surface ....................................... 16
Connection to a Computer .................................................. 16
Connection to the ROV Craft ............................................... 16
Custom Connection ........................................................... 16
Custom Display Software ................................................... 16
Measuring Through a Water Gap ............................................ 17
Displaying the Thickness Measurements ......................... 18
Data Logging ...................................................................... 18
Video Overlay ..................................................................... 18
Calibration ...................................................................... 19
Using the TSR Remote Display Unit ................................. 20
Turning the Unit On ............................................................. 20
Changing the Displayed Units ................................................ 20
Setting the Velocity of Sound ................................................ 20
Calibrating to a Known Thickness using a TSR .......................... 21
Display Hold Function ........................................................... 21
Automatic Display Backlight .................................................. 21
Video Overlay Facility ........................................................... 21
Connecting the Video Signal ............................................... 22
Positioning the On-Screen Display (OSD) .............................. 22
Testing the Link ................................................................... 23