rapidCAST User’s Guide
March 2018
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
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Step 1 –Setup
The training probe should be used for the first 2 to 3 casts every day to ensure proper setup and function-
ality.
1. Perform detailed inspections:
a.
Line is routed correctly through LevelWind, tension arm, and pulley block.
b.
Line is tight on the spool and not tangled.
c.
LevelWind is in sync with line.
d.
Line is not damaged and the loop splice is in good condition.
e.
Tension arm moves smoothly when tension is applied to line.
f.
Tailspool shackle is free from defects, scratches, or anything that may damage the line.
2. Attach the desired tailspool to the line, see
Installing and Connecting the Probe
3. Slowly lower the probe into the water by holding the line and slipping it out by hand
4. Check that swivel is locked or unlocked in the desired position
Step 2 – Set Target Depth
Start the rapidCAST system and verify that the Home,
Dock, Comm, Launch, and Recovery positions are set
(see
Initial Setup
). Check the selected Dive Table.
Click the
Deployment
tab.
Enter the
Target Depth
for the probe.
Leave the
Offset
set to zero and
Coverage
set to
100% for the first casts.
When
Auto Repeat
is checked, once the start
button is checked, the deployment sequence will
automatically repeat at the conclusion of each cast
until
Auto Repeat
is unchecked.
For more information, see
Using Auto-Depth
,
Using Coverage
, and
Using Auto-Repeat
.