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7. Configure the VM networking

a. Open a Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Player

b. Copy the Virtual Network Editor executable vmnetcfg.exe from the temp install folder (from step 1) into the VMware

Player folder

c. Run vmnetcfg.exe from the C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Player folder

d. Highlight VMnet8 in the white list box at the top of the window

e. Make sure "Select the NAT (shared hosts IP address with VMs)" radio button is checked

f. Make sure that "Connect a host virtual adapter to this network" is checked

g. Make sure that the "Use Local DHCP service to distribute IP address to VMs" is checked

h. Make sure that Subnet IP is set to 192.168.107.0

i. Make sure that Subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0

j. Press the NAT settings button; in the NAT Settings dialog which pops up:

1. Set "Gateway IP" to 192.168.107.2

2. Make sure "Allow Active FTP" is checked

3. Make sure "Allow any Organizationally Unique Identifier" is checked

4. Set "UDP Timeout (in seconds)" to 30

5. Press OK

k. Press the DHCP settings button; in the DHCP settings dialog which pops up:

1. Set "Start Address" to 192.168.107.128

2. Set "End Address" to 192.168.107.254

3. Set "Default lease time" to 0 days, 0 hours, 30 minutes

4. Set "Max lease time" to 0 days, 2 hours, 0 minutes

5. Press OK

l. Press OK on the "Virtual Network Editor" to close the program

8. Start Cockpit (The ROV does NOT need to be connected)

9. Press the CoPilot button in the Cockpit Control Bar

10. Press "Yes, I accept the terms..." in VMplayer dialog which pops up

11. Wait for the VM to start...

12. Select "I COPIED IT" when prompted in the VM

13. If the warning "A USB Device that was previously..." pops up just press OK to dismiss. BE CAREFUL this may pop up behind

the Virtual machine window. If the virtual machine is taking a long time to boot, try closing the VM to see if this is the case.

14. If a software update screen pops up you can press Download and Install. You should wait for the install to complete, once

finished press the Close button. The update requires that the machine be connected to the internet.

15. Make sure the SeeByte HASP USB license key is inserted into a USB port.

16. In the blue Virtual Machine menu bar at the top of the screen select Virtual Machine\Removable Devices\Aladdin Knowledge

Hasp...\connect (disconnect from host) NOTE: you may have to do this if you move the Hasp key to a different USB port)

17. Insure that the top monitor resolution is set to 1280x1024

a. Right click on the Windows desktop, select Screen Resolution in the pop­up menu, if necessary change the top

monitor resolution to 1280x1024

18. Move the VM to the top monitor and set it to full screen

19. If the the full software suite is not licensed then certain versions need to be removed:

a. Double­Click on the Remove­Version icon.

b. Press the number which corresponds to the version you wish to REMOVE

c. Press Y to confirm the removal

d. Press Y to exit the removal tool.

e. Repeat these steps for each additional version to remove

f. Right click on the Remove­Version icon

g. Select "Move to Rubbish Bin" to delete the icon

20. Copilot should be operational now. Feel free to delete the temp install folder that was created in step 1.

Software Updates

For most CoPilot RI installations, it is best to remove previous versions of VideoRay Cockpit and CoPilot RI prior to installation of an

update. Once the previous versions have been removed, follow the procedures for a 

new software installation

.

Folder Structure

All CoPilot RI data is saved to a common data folder structure.

Contents

Folder

The default folder for charts

C:\Users\VideoRay\My

Documents\VideoRay\Data\CoPilot\Chart\

The default folder for marker list files

C:\Users\VideoRay\My

Documents\VideoRay\Data\CoPilot\Marker\

The default folder for missions, when a mission is saved

C:\Users\VideoRay\My

Documents\VideoRay\Data\CoPilot\Mission\

The default folder for navigation logs, when recording has been

activated

C:\Users\VideoRay\My

Documents\VideoRay\Data\CoPilot\Navigation\

The default folder for screenshots, when the screenshot button is

pressed

C:\Users\VideoRay\My

Documents\VideoRay\Data\CoPilot\Screenshot\

Sonar logs can be found here when the log recorder has been

activated.

C:\Users\VideoRay\My

Documents\VideoRay\Data\CoPilot\Sonar\

Summary of Contents for SeeByte Reacquire and Identify CoPilot

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...Notice This material is copyright protected No material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means for any purpose without expressed written consent of VideoRay LLC Copyright 2016 V...

Page 3: ...Sonar DVL GPS Software Guide Navigation Chart Display Water Column Display Flight Status Panel Flight Controls Panel MANUAL Mode Stay Command Velocity Controls AUTO HOVER Mode AUTO FLY Mode Click and...

Page 4: ...e icon is used to highlight a specific detail or point of information The Tip icon is used to highlight a suggestion or recommendation Beyond this Document There is no substitute for experience and or...

Page 5: ...associated products and services are subject to change without notice Online Manual The full version of this manual is available online in the following formats http download videoray com documentatio...

Page 6: ...ne 1 610 458 3000 select option 1 Skype videoray support by appointment Remote Sessions www videoray com support remote support html by appointment Regional Support VideoRay Authorized Service Centers...

Page 7: ...location A DP system mimics automatically what a pilot would do in adjusting the thrusters to keep the desired position The pilot can easily control the ROV using the DP system For example if the pil...

Page 8: ...e in contact with water or allow power cord connectors or the control panel to enter the water The only components that can safely be placed in water are the submersible any onboard accessories and te...

Page 9: ...s shown may be optional and not included with your configuration Pre Dive Preparations Select a safe and preferably level area to set up the control panel See the On site Operations section of the Pro...

Page 10: ...f the tether to the control panel When not in use keep the tether connectors clean and protected for the best performance and reliability 5 Plug the control panel power cord into a conventional power...

Page 11: ...the thrusters For the next two steps do not operate horizontal thrusters out of water for more than 30 seconds to avoid overheating or premature wear of the cartridge seals 1 Gently move the joystick...

Page 12: ...oo high you will need to add some ballast weights If the ROV sinks you will need to remove some ballast weights If the ROV is not floating level you can change the locations of the weights The buoyanc...

Page 13: ...half hour After cleaning the ROV and tether they should be allowed to air dry before being put away for storage Failure to properly maintain the ROV by thoroughly cleaning it after use may dramatical...

Page 14: ...ot RI Operator s Manual 2 00 00 Requirements Specifications CoPilot RI features and specifications are subject to change without notice Product News See www videoray com for the most up to date produc...

Page 15: ...get Nudge Box A tolerance indicator on the screen that represents the area of proximity around the ROV If the objective location is within this nudge box the ROV is considered in position Objective Lo...

Page 16: ...ual Sonar Forward looking imaging sonar provides extended visual range capabilities Possible targets of interest can be observed and marked and the system can navigate to them manually or automaticall...

Page 17: ...eoRay Cockpit control bar This will start a Virtual Machine which will appear on the second monitor by default On the desktop of the virtual machine there is a program icon for the CoPilot RI program...

Page 18: ...mple when in AUTO FLY Click and Go mode a left button mouse click in this display generates a new position request for the ROV and a right button mouse click generates a new heading request The backgr...

Page 19: ...Dots Markers Yellow Dot Selected marker Navigation Chart Display Zoom Scale Control The navigation chart display zoom scale allows the user to change the viewable area and displayed size of objects T...

Page 20: ...Flight Status Panel The Flight Status Panel is displayed in the upper left of the interface It provides real time information about the position and movement of the ROV...

Page 21: ...d No values are displayed if no ROV information is detected Flight Controls Panel The Flight Controls Panel is used to select the flight mode and indicate which flight mode is active It is also used t...

Page 22: ...eferences setting for Enable Station Keeping The Stay command can be used to stop the ROV in an emergency while it is in an auto flight mode Velocity Controls The velocity controls allow the user to s...

Page 23: ...sired location or series of locations specified by the user There are several Auto Fly modes After selecting Auto Fly the user selects the Auto Fly sub mode 1 Click and Go 2 Go to Waypoint a Global Wa...

Page 24: ...location will become to location of the ROV when the pilot releases the joystick To stop the ROV while under CoPilot control press the Stay command button Pressing the Stay command will cause the syst...

Page 25: ...not use the joystick to override Auto Fly Go to Waypoint mode for horizontal or vertical control of the ROV To stop the ROV while under CoPilot control press the Stay command button Pressing the Stay...

Page 26: ...OV s maximum speed is still restricted by the speed selection If you want full power you will need to change to Manual mode If the system loses DP while in an Auto Fly mode Auto Fly mode will be cance...

Page 27: ...user will then be instructed to enter the coordinates of their chosen location into the window Once entered the user should click save to place the marker If incorrect coordinates have been entered a...

Page 28: ...Editing Markers To change the location of a specific marker there are two possible actions that can be undertaken 1 Using the Pilot Interface Select the Marker you wish to edit by right clicking on th...

Page 29: ...ing Yellow Nav Local The navigation reference frame is in local coordinates and based on DVL tracking Red Nav Fault The navigation system is unable to track the position of the ROV In Position Gray In...

Page 30: ...t above the waterfall of the interface toolbar These additional functions include Toggle GPS On or Off Toggle GPS On or Off Set Location Set Location Start Stop Recording Start Stop Recording Take a S...

Page 31: ...hot Snapshot Chart Controls Load Chart View Controls Erase Breadcrumb Trail Set Grid Orientation Grid Settings Sonar Controls Sonar Toggle Auto Intensity Toggle Color Map Selection Threshold Intensity...

Page 32: ...deoRay Cockpit Cockpit operates in override mode This allows CoPilot RI to send piloting commands to the ROV through Cockpit If the system becomes unstable while in an auto flight mode the Override ca...

Page 33: ...rrect True North reading of 0 when the ROV is pointed True North The declination is saved from session to session Be sure to clear it or change it at the start of each session if necessary Beginning w...

Page 34: ...ector Nav compass follow these steps 1 Start VideoRay Cockpit 2 Click on the Engine Room button on the Control Bar 3 Unlock the controls 4 Click on the Calibrate Compass button which has the magnet ic...

Page 35: ...ees Lower the ROV to face straight down again Rotate 15 degrees and repeat this process of up and down arcs until you have rotated a full circle 14 Continue until the measurements have been completed...

Page 36: ...he number of satellites being observed is indicated by blue indicator lights Filters Filters allow for better operational performance by eliminating GPS fixes that are based on poor data and have a gr...

Page 37: ...is is standard on VideoRay provisioned production machines This setup also requires systems using a ROV GPS Mast and DVL to have the device PAMS programmed with the standard ID s This may NOT be the c...

Page 38: ...chine be connected to the internet 15 Make sure the SeeByte HASP USB license key is inserted into a USB port 16 In the blue Virtual Machine menu bar at the top of the screen select Virtual Machine Rem...

Page 39: ...CoPilot RI runs in a virtual machine Therefore it does not have access to all folders on the host computer It only has access to those folders that are shared which includes the folders listed above...

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