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RS Aqua Ltd. 46 Hurst Barns, Privett, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3PL

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E. Software.

E1.

Do I need any special software to set up WaveRadar?

E2.

What data analysis software is available for WaveRadar Rex?

E3.

What deliverables does WaveView offer?

E4.

If WaveView software is not used, what is the documentation of the hardware and
software protocol?

E5.

Is a data output available from WaveView?

E6.

Can a datum offset be input to WaveView?

E7.

Is the raw distance measurement stored by WaveView?

E8.

How does WaveView calculate tide data?

E9.

After the “tide level” is derived what type of spectral processing does WaveView use to
derive the wave parameters?

E10.

How often are WaveView displays updated?

E11.

How does WaveView store data?

E12.

Can we obtain a slave display of the WaveView screen?

E13.

What is the WaveView “on screen information”?

E14.

How do I know if WaveView is receiving data from the WaveRadar Rex?

E15.

Can WaveView give a warning if Hs exceeds a particular value?

E16.

Can I run WaveView and use other programs as well?

E17.

Does WaveView check for errors in the WaveRadar REX data?

E18.

Does WaveView have system status information?

E19.

What is the minimum requirement for running WaveView software?

E20.

How is WaveView supplied and is a manual included?

E21.

Can we obtain a copy of the WaveView software manual?

E22.

Can extra copies of WaveView be purchased at a discounted price?

F. Shipping.

F1.

How is the WaveRadar shipped?

F2.

How is the RS Aqua mounting frame shipped?

Summary of Contents for WaveRadar Rex D

Page 1: ...ntrinsically safe A5 Clarify the digital output from WaveRadar Rex A6 Do we need a RS232 RS422 converter to transmit data over long distances A7 Is the Field Bus Modem powered by the WaveRadar A8 I want to integrate WaveRadar to a met ocean monitoring system Can I do that A9 The brochure says that WaveRadar measures at 10Hz but outputs data at 2 10Hz with a default of 4Hz Please explain this A10 H...

Page 2: ...ease quote power consumption figures for WaveRadar Rex D C Operation Servicing Maintenance Calibration C1 How often is re calibration required and how is it performed C2 What is the recommended servicing routine C3 What happens if the sensor it is hit by a wave C4 Does vibration affect the sensor or its measurements C5 Is WaveRadar attitude sensitive C6 Is WaveRadar affected by extremes of tempera...

Page 3: ...ssing does WaveView use to derive the wave parameters E10 How often are WaveView displays updated E11 How does WaveView store data E12 Can we obtain a slave display of the WaveView screen E13 What is the WaveView on screen information E14 How do I know if WaveView is receiving data from the WaveRadar Rex E15 Can WaveView give a warning if Hs exceeds a particular value E16 Can I run WaveView and us...

Page 4: ...hich conforms to the requirements of the BASEEFA03ATEX and equivalent hazardous zone rating A5 Clarify the digital output from WaveRadar Rex A It comprises fixed length strings of binary values of measured distance plus radar operating status information The serial message is frequency shift keyed FSK and transmitted from the sensor via a two wire serial data field bus From the integral junction b...

Page 5: ...d A No The output from the sensor is a pure mean of all the measurements taken by the radar during the measurement cycle Any filtering of data and all tide and wave processing will be performed by the processing software WaveView A12 Where is the datum point for the distance measurement A It is at the point where the main sensor housing mates with the TRL 2 adapter This coincides with the lowest e...

Page 6: ...yment position it provides a barrier across the gap in the handrails This application is particularly suitable for temporary semi and permanent installations An alternative method of mounting the WaveRadar is to install it through the decking of the host platform or other structure aligned vertically to the water The technique used is to remove a section of the decking grating cut an opening to su...

Page 7: ...cycle and commences a continuous output of data When WaveRadar is operating it should not be interrupted Any message sent to the radar will be interpreted as a query and the continuous output of data on the bus will cease The communications processor will wait for a command message If no message is received within 60 seconds the data output string will recommence but if within this period a furthe...

Page 8: ...ion climates the mountings and fixings should be checked regularly C5 Is WaveRadar attitude sensitive A Yes but commonsense will obviate any problems There is no tilt sensor in the radar unit The Rex should be assembled and checked to a vertical alignment at installation The vertical accuracy of the mounting or frame should be to within 3 degrees Assuming that this is achieved the sensor itself ca...

Page 9: ...livered with each WaveRadar D4 Can I obtain a drawing for the optional mounting frame A Yes Drawings of the mounting frame are published in the operating manual Drawings are also available in electronic form CAD Sketch pdf Word document or as hard copy in A4 size E Software E1 Do I need any special software to set up WaveRadar A No All set up and configuration to default values procedures are perf...

Page 10: ...wave period TP It is available from the PC second COM port and is updated every minute E6 Can a datum offset be input to WaveView A Yes A datum offset can be entered by the user via the on screen display controls E7 Is the raw distance measurement stored by WaveView A Raw data in the form of distance measurements with no offset for radar datum positioning and radar status data from the WaveRadar a...

Page 11: ... Its time base and scaling can be changed by active user controls Data storage and system information is also displayed E14 How do I know if WaveView is receiving data from the WaveRadar Rex A The incoming raw data string is displayed in the input stream window in HEX with the distance measurement and the radar status information converted to decimal E15 Can WaveView give a warning if Hs exceeds a...

Page 12: ...unted price A Yes Apply to the office for details F Shipping F1 How is the WaveRadar shipped A As standard the WaveRadar REX is shipped in a plywood pallet case with dimensions 80 x 60 x 60 cm at gross 45 Kg The wood packing used meets the requirements of the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures of ISPM 15 and bears the International Plant Protection Convention IPPC mark on the pallet...

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