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Guide/User Manual    

 Rev 2, AUG. 2017

© Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc.   All rights reserved.

 

10.1 

Futaba Remote Calibration 

1.

Turn OFF the power to the thrusters.

2.

Turn OFF Futaba RCU.

3.

Joysticks in the MIDDLE  position.

4.

Turn on Futaba RCU, and make sure it is armed (follow steps in Section  7).

5.

RIGHT joystick all the way FORWARD.

6.

Turn ON the power to the thrusters, focus on the right thruster only. Two chimes.

7.

Bring RIGHT joystick back to NEUTRAL (MIDDLE position). Three chimes. System is  calibrated.

8.

Turn OFF the power to the thrusters.

9.

Repeat Steps 1 through 7 focus on the LEFT thruster and LEFT  joystick.

10. If more than three chimes are heard, repeat the  process.

These steps are shown in the HyDrone Video Troubleshooting Guide

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOdkXY_Ik7w&feature=youtu.be 

10.2    Pairing the Futaba Remote 

If the Futaba RCU continues to chirp more than two times when turning it on, follow these instructions to re-pair the 
RCU with the speed  controller: 

1.

Turn on Futaba RCU and hold it close proximity to the speed controller in the rear of the  boat.

2.

Turn on the power to the thrusters, and focus on the one that needs to be paired.

3.

Locate the speed controller in the boat. Press and hold the small black button labeled “SW” for
approximately 3 seconds.

The RED flashing light indicates it is searching to pair with a Futaba RCU. 

Note: If the RED light continues to flash, the Futaba RCU may be too far away to  pair.

 

Even 1 foot away may be too far to  pair. 

The GREEN solid light indicates it has discovered the Futaba RCU. 

11.0 

Contacting Technical Support:

 

Phone: 

(530) 677-1019

Email: 

[email protected]

Hours: 

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific  Time

        Address: 

4415 Commodity Way, Single Springs CA 95682

Summary of Contents for EchoBoat-G2-ACV

Page 1: ...Page 1 EchoBoat G2 RCV Quick Guide User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017 Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved EchoBoat G2 RCV ASV A quick start guide user manual...

Page 2: ...EchoBoat 5 5 2 Charging the Battery Systems 5 5 2 Installing the Battery System into the EchoBoat 8 5 4 Installing the Antenna Mast 8 5 5 Assembling the Omnidirectional Antenna 8 6 0 Powering Up the...

Page 3: ...ontrol system that offers up to 2km range with a survey endurance of over eight hours on a single battery pack 2 0 EchoBoat Safety and Cautions Always practice caution when working with electricity in...

Page 4: ...uipment Power 3x 22v 16amp LiPo Hardware Stainless steel Remote Control Unit Futaba 2 4 GHz long range Remote Antenna Omnidirectional Remote Range 2 km GPS Customer specified Communications Bluetooth...

Page 5: ...ports Lifting Hook Hardware requires assembly 5 2 Charging the Battery Systems It is important to ensure each battery system is fully charged before deployment Operational endurance of the thruster ba...

Page 6: ...ttings Type of battery LiPo BATTERY Type of charge LiPo BALANCE Amperage 1 5A Voltage 14 8v Follow the instructions in the next steps to display each battery s settings and make any adjustments as req...

Page 7: ...at will confirm the setup to be complete The display will indicate the setup is complete for that channel battery see Figure 7 Make sure to battery check every channel to ensure every battery will be...

Page 8: ...the Aft Mast Support under the Aft Handles and bolt using the same hardware Repeat the procedure with the Forward Handles and Forward Mast Support Attached the Antenna Mast to the Aft Forward Mast Sup...

Page 9: ...le sticks should be in center position ON Switch 6 2 Setting up the boat A Lay the boat into the water IMPORTANT The joysticks must be in MIDDLE position prior to next step B Place the Futaba joystick...

Page 10: ...urrent and capacity remaining are monitored via this link 7 1 Connecting the Hardware Note Always make sure the AutoNav Control Module is charged before starting a survey Plug the end of the charger c...

Page 11: ...ate to 57600 see Figure 15 E Click on the Connect tool see Figure 15 Figure 14 Attach the USB Radio Telemetry to the Figure 15 Select COM port in Mission Planner applicationand Mission Planner Laptop...

Page 12: ...r thisprocedure Calibrate the compass each time each time the survey location has beenchanged A Click on Initial Set up tool top left see Figure 18 B Click on Mandatory Hardware see Figure 18 C Click...

Page 13: ...it will beep rapidly see Figure 18 8 0 Launching and Retrieving the EchoBoat The EchoBoat should be launched stern rear end first This will protect the thrusters from accidentalgrounding and possible...

Page 14: ...extended period out of water to minimize noise and wear Rinse after use in saltwater and clean out bio fouling and debris occasionally Figure 19 The EchoBoat comes with two pre installed brushless di...

Page 15: ...tube com watch v HOdkXY_Ik7w feature youtu be 10 2 Pairing the Futaba Remote If the Futaba RCU continues to chirp more than two times when turning it on follow these instructions to re pair the RCU wi...

Page 16: ...utside of our facilities use of the EchoBoat for purposes other than water measurements or use with instruments weighing more than 75 lbs Seafloor is not responsible for loss of boat instruments damag...

Page 17: ...EchoBoat G2 RCV Quick Page 17 Guide User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017 Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved...

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