
SeaBat T-Series Subsea Operator's Manual
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January 31, 2019
Version 7
5.2
AUV System Operation
The system will normally be operated autonomously. All communications will be via the Ethernet
to/from the Vehicle Control Computer (VCC).
Normal mission sequence will be:
1.
System installation, setup, and checkout – done through the Sonar UI
(see
Appendix B Installation Instructions
,
section 3 System Startup and Shutdown
,
and
section 4 System Configuration with User Interface
). Please also refer to the
RESON Sonar UI User Manual (see
Appendix E Reference Documentation
2.
Installation checkout – startup and diagnostics (BITE) performed by the VCC.
3.
Power down and transit to deployment site
(see
section 3 System Startup and Shutdown
).
4.
Power up and repeat diagnostics (see step 2).
5.
Vehicle deployment – sonar operates under control of the VCC.
6.
Vehicle recovery – power down
(see
section
).
7.
Data download – data is extracted from the disk drives for external analysis.
If the SSP is run on deck, Deck mode should be enabled in the Sonar UI.
a. Click the Hardware tab
in the UI to open the Hardware pane.
b. Click the check box Enable Deck mode.
In this mode, no BITE will be available from the transmit module and receiver.
8.
Disable Deck mode (clear the check box) to reboot the SSP to resume normal
operation.
5.3
ROV System Operation
NOTE
For information on system configuration and user interface navigation, refer to the RESON
Sonar UI User Manual (see
Appendix E Reference Documentation
For information on starting and stopping the SeaBat sonar system, see
section 3 System
.
For information on the practical use of the sonar, see
section 6 Active Sonar Usage.
For information on installation and details on the various system components, see
.
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