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Seafloor Systems, Incorporate

 

4415 Commodity Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 

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 USA

 

(530) 677–1019 |  [email protected]  |  www.seafloorsystems.com

 

©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc.   All rights reserved.

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HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual |  Rev 09 Nov. 2017

Seafloor

Summary of Contents for HyDrone-G2 ACV

Page 1: ...HyDrone G2 RCV ASV A quick start guide user manual Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved Page 1 HyDrone G2 RCV ASV Quick Start Guide Manual Rev 09 Nov 2017 Seafloor ...

Page 2: ...s in Preparation 7 8 Conducting the Survey 9 9 Cleaning Maintenance AFTER the Survey 9 10 Troubleshooting for Commonly Reported Questions 9 10 1 Checking the voltage level of the HyDrone Batteries 9 10 2 Common Mistake 1 9 10 3 Common Mistake 2 10 10 4 Re pairing Futaba RCU 10 10 5 Maintaining the Thrusters 10 HyDrone G2 ASV 10 11 Connect Hardware 11 12 Arming AutoNav 11 13 Launching Mission Plann...

Page 3: ...controller with neck strap Custom rugged shipping case see Figure 1 HyDrone RCV Quick Start Guide including Schematic Sound Velocity Charts Freshwater Seawater Hardware HyDrone mounting frame bolt 4 HyDrone Hyfi and bolt 2 Allen key 1 Spare inline filte 2 1 year Warranty Parts Labor 3 Options for the HyDrone RCV Figure 1 HyDrone RCV System in rugged shipping case with user manual and hardware The ...

Page 4: ...tion for the thrusters There are two parts to the fin assembly a plate see Figure 3 installed on the bottom of the pontoon and the fin see Figure 4 which slides into the groove of the plate Figure 4 Fin with pin to lock Figure 2 HyDrone mounting frame two access hatches on each pontoon and on off switch Figure 3 Fin housing and differential thruster on bottom of pontoon Figure 5 Differential thrus...

Page 5: ...REVERSE B FRONT Access Hatch Battery Compartment See Figure 7 The standard boat includes 2x 16 volt 16 Ah batteries with keyed connectors for positive and negative connection 5 Preparing the boat for transport When transporting the assembled HyDrone protect the thrusters by keeping them off the ground and the bed of the vehicle and surround the thrusters with protective material such as foam rubbe...

Page 6: ...tion and fully charged 6 3 REAR Access Hatch Ensure speed controller is in ON position Note The speed controller should be in ON position at all times see Figure 8 Figure 8 Rear access hatch ensure speed controller is ON at all times 6 4 Adding a HydroLite Singlebeam Echosounder to the frame 1 Clip the transom mount to the frame 2 Attach the GPS antenna on top of pole Attach SonarMite echosounder ...

Page 7: ... heard please refer to the HyDrone video troubleshooting guide 7 3 Futaba RCU Operational Modes UP Forward MIDDLE Neutral DOWN Reverse Also refer to Section 10 Troubleshooting for more information on the Futaba RCU 7 4 Pairing RCU to boat pontoon receivers speed controllers Note If RCU and receivers were previously paired the system will automatically pair when pontoon power switch is turned to th...

Page 8: ... receivers are correctly armed and paired See previous steps II Ensure port and starboard pontoon power switches are turned to the off position Note Read all steps below before performing any actions After pontoon power switch is turned on you have approximately three seconds to move the speed controller joystick from forward position to neutral middle position Caution If you hear a string of beep...

Page 9: ...boat level when you lift out of the water to prevent damage to the electrical components 4 Carefully place the boat on the dock protecting the thrusters by placing over the edge of the dock 5 If hose is accessible clean off the outside ensure hatches are closed 6 Return all hatches except for one on each pontoon to allow the system to air dry 10 10 1 10 2 Troubleshooting for Commonly Reported Ques...

Page 10: ...es re pairing with the speed controller 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 pontoon 2 Turn on the pontoon that needs to be paired 3 Locate the speed controller In the REAR access hatch Press and hold the small black button labeled SW...

Page 11: ...em 11 3 Plug the Starboard Pontoon cable into AutoNav Starboard connector see Figure 2 11 4 Attach the Radio Telemetry antenna to the AutoNav 12 Arming AutoNav 12 1 Ensure both Remote Throttle Sticks are in Center position see Figure 3 12 2 Ensure Channel 5 switch is in Up position Manual mode see Figure 3 Starboard Connectors Radio Telemetry Antenna Port Connectors Figure 1 Attach AutoNav control...

Page 12: ...omous mode 13 Launching Mission Planner Application on Laptop Red LED ON OFF Switch Figure 4 AutoNav On switch on front panel of AutoNav Red solid and flashin LED on front panel 13 1 Plug in USB Radio Telemetry see Figure 5 13 2 Launch Mission Planner application from desktop shortcut of laptop 13 3 Select COM port top right corner of the screen see Figure 6 13 4 Set Baud Rate to 57600 see Figure ...

Page 13: ...F Click on Write WPs to upload to AutoNav right side of screen see Figure 8 15 Conduct Compass Calibration Calibrate compass each time each time the survey location has been changed Figure 7 Click on Flight Plan tool upper left of tool bar Click on Home Location to set Home right side of screen Figure 8 Add Waypoints by clicking on themap Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved Pag...

Page 14: ...ram will beep as notification Click OK to save the new parameters 16 Launch Vehicle 16 1 Place vehicle in water clear of obstacles 16 2 Manually move boat toward the waypoint 16 3 Move Channel 5 switch Down to Auto mode vehicle will now follow the survey route 16 4 On laptop switch to Flight Data Screen to view vehicle status Note When vehicle transits to last waypoint it will stop 16 5 Switch Cha...

Page 15: ...nder Seafloor Systems Incorporate 4415 Commodity Way Shingle Springs CA 95682 USA 530 677 1019 info seafloorsystems com ww seafloorsystems co Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved Page 15 HyDrone G2 RCV ASV Quick Start Guide Manual Rev 09 Nov 2017 Seafloor ...

Page 16: ...HyDrone G2 RCV Schematic Top View Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved Page 16 HyDrone G2 RCV ASV Quick Start Guide Manual Rev 09 Nov 2017 Seafloor ...

Page 17: ...HyDrone G2 RCV Schematic Bottom Side Views Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved Page 17 HyDrone G2 RCV ASV Quick Start Guide Manual Rev 09 Nov 2017 Seafloor ...

Page 18: ...ound Freshwater Source UNESCO equation provided by National Physical Laboratory Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved Page 18 HyDrone G2 RCV ASV Quick Start Guide Manual Rev 09 Nov 2017 Seafloor ...

Page 19: ...Sound Seawater Source UNESCO equation provided by National Physical Laboratory Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved Page 19 HyDrone G2 RCV ASV Quick Start Guide Manual Rev 09 Nov 2017 Seafloor ...

Page 20: ...ommodity Way Shingle Springs CA 95682 USA 530 677 1019 info seafloorsystems com www seafloorsystems com Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved Page 20 HyDrone G2 RCV ASV Quick Start Guide Manual Rev 09 Nov 2017 Seafloor ...

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