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Underway Profiling winch

Installation & Operation manual

C-MAX Ltd.

www.cmaxsonar.com
www.vigowinch.com

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Summary of Contents for VIGO

Page 1: ...Underway Profiling winch Installation Operation manual C MAX Ltd www cmaxsonar com www vigowinch com ...

Page 2: ...iguring Vigo Depth Relay 4 Getting Started 4 1 Powering the Winch 4 2 Using the IN and OUT Controls 4 3 Accessing and Navigating the Control Software 4 4 Configuring and Attaching the Profiler 4 5 Setting the Data Transfer Position 5 Profiling 5 1 Selecting a different profiler 5 2 Changing the Profiling Mode 5 3 Changing the Recovery Speed 5 4 Setting the Power Budget 5 5 Acquiring a Profile Usin...

Page 3: ...10 Specifications 11 Warranty 11 1 Scope 11 2 Limitations 11 3 Fault Reporting 11 4 Returns 11 5 Transferability 3 ...

Page 4: ...s on the winch and is accessed through a web browser b Built in GPS receiver c A boom carrying the line sheave that can be extended over the stern for deployment of the profiler or retracted for access to the sheave and profiler on completion of the series of casts no swiveling platform is needed d A line limit tube and switch mechanism to alert the operating software that the profiler is very clo...

Page 5: ...m The winch is supplied originally with the boom in the retracted position a configuration that it will usually be returned to when not in use To extend the boom release the red latch This latch pivots on one of the top hinges of the boom and when closed extends outwards to grip one of the other hinges With the latch lifted pull the end of the boom outwards until it locks in position The mechanism...

Page 6: ...etween the clevis pin and the removable drop nose pin as shown in the illustration below Should the line need to be re fitted it is a simple matter to remove the drop nose pin threading the line between the guides and refitting the pin Ensure that the toggle on the end of the drop nose pin is closed fully Fitting the line to the level wind 6 ...

Page 7: ...ion the profiler automatically a certain distance from the sheave assembly see section 4 5 The line limit tube consists primarily of a flexible tube one that engages with the upper wheel to rotate it but without applying excessive force to the sheave assembly In normal operation because the recovered line cannot stop instantly the tube is carried a little distance through the sheave assembly The t...

Page 8: ...ades and a repair or a substitute may not work as intended An unreliable limiting action could result in equipment damage To remove the tube first slacken the gland nut and extract the tapered grommet which it has been gripping Pull the grommet off the end of the line past the suspension loop in the line where the shackle is normally attached Follow this by removing the gland and tube via the same...

Page 9: ...her directly into a switched disconnect or in a suitable plug The cable should be protected with a 6 amp fuse or circuit breaker For operator safety ensure that all applicable requirements for neutral earth bonding have been followed when installing the power cable The power connector on the winch has a bayonet locking ring which should be fully rotated to lock the connector into place and to ensu...

Page 10: ...e left hand cover of the winch Connecting the waterproof RJ45 connector The ethernet cable should be routed safely to a suitable network switch in the survey room NOTE If the cable needs to be passed through a gland or bulkhead penetration the dry end RJ45 connector can be removed and subsequently replaced with a standard RJ45 crimp connector using the EIA 568B wiring colours RJ45 wiring to the EI...

Page 11: ...k A typical survey network that is present on a vessel will usually comprise the following components connected together by an ethernet switch 1 Multibeam sonar 2 Motion sensor 3 GPS receiver 4 Survey computer To complete the integration into this existing setup the winch requires a connection to the ethernet switch and the survey computer requires the addition of a USB Bluetooth or WiFi receiver ...

Page 12: ...ssages from a network connected echo sounder or navigation system Valid depth messages are DBT DBK DBS DPT There is no requirement to specify which message to use depth information will be extracted from any messages as they are received With these ports being bound to the broadcast address there is no requirement to specify the IP address of the winch either in Valeport Connect Ocean C MAX s Vigo...

Page 13: ...erline The profiler will need to be paired to the Bluetooth module before use using the Valeport Bluetooth Configurator utility available from http www valeport download Pairing the profiler to this module will remove the pairing to the original receiver If the profiler is to be used with either the original receiver or on another vessel equipped with an external module the pairing procedure will ...

Page 14: ...cation It is available for download from www valeport download C MAX recommends the use of Ocean in all cases where a SWiFT profiler is used Users of the rapidPro profilers should continue to use Connect until advised otherwise by Valeport 3 9 Interfacing with AML profilers The Vigo can be used with either the AML3 or AML6 profilers in the LGR variant These profilers connect to the survey computer...

Page 15: ...imum depth value from the data 3 Send this information in the correct format over the network to the Vigo 3 9 1 Configuring AML Sailfish AML s Sailfish software should be configured to automatically connect to a detected profiler and automatically download log files The operator should take a note of the download folder location as this will be required when configuring the Vigo Depth Relay softwa...

Page 16: ...s extracts the depth and broadcasts this over the survey network in the same manner as Valeport Connect Vigo Depth Relay can be used with either AML profilers or older Valeport profilers that do not work with the latest version of Connect Three settings need to be configured before use 1 The type of profiler being used 2 The folder to watch for new files 3 The network adapter to use to connect to ...

Page 17: ... changed by accessing the File menu as shown below Accessing the file menu to configure the settings Begin by selecting the Watch Folder This is the folder on the computer where new log files are saved when downloaded automatically from the profiler 17 ...

Page 18: ...use over this will show a tooltip with the full path to the folder Check that this matches the download folder that was configured in Sailfish earlier Continue by selecting the type of profiler that is being used Selecting the profiler With a profiler selected Vigo Depth Relay will know which file types to process when they are added automatically to the watch folder 18 ...

Page 19: ...rce you to select an adapter that is connected You should check the IP address field to check that the selected adapter is correct Clicking the Look for Vigo button will send a custom query message to the broadcast address Any Vigo that is powered on with its web control panel open will respond to this query 3 A dialog will alert the user if a Vigo is found on the network When the three settings h...

Page 20: ...pth Relay will process the file extract the depth update the user interface and broadcast the depth to the Vigo over the network New files are added to the log with the newest at the top The log can be cleared through a right click context menu Processing an AML record from the watch folder 20 ...

Page 21: ...clockwise from 0 to 1 the red LED indicator to the right of the power switch will illuminate and the winch will begin a startup procedure lasting between 30 45 seconds 4 When the startup procedure has completed the winch sounder will emit a short tone indicating to the user that the system is ready to be used 4 2 Using the IN and OUT Controls The IN and OUT buttons on the winch s operator panel al...

Page 22: ...a web browser The software is served on port 10000 and as a result the address should be entered into the address bar in the following format http x x x x 10000 or http vigo 10000 if a DNS server is running on the network The following page is displayed when the connection to the software is successful The Vigo web based control software The software presents a single page application to the user ...

Page 23: ...onds when repeat casting is enabled see section 5 5 Winch status this area displays information related to the Emergency stop switch the boom lock switch and the line limit switch If the Emergency stop switch is pressed the boom is not fully extended and locked or the line limit switch is not connected the text will change in both description and colour to indicate this to the user The Jog control...

Page 24: ...ng a suitable shackle WARNING Ensure the shackle is tightened firmly The use of a cable tie or seizing wire is recommended to ensure the shackle cannot work loose in operation 4 5 Setting the Data Transfer Position To enable reliable data transfer from the attached profiler and before any casts can be performed the user must set the position where they wish the profiler to be recovered to when the...

Page 25: ...sfer In this case some protection should be provided to the stern of the vessel to soften any impact from the profiler The data transfer position can be set in two ways 1 Manually by positioning the profiler at the required position using the jog controls 2 Automatically with the winch automatically positioning the profiler a given distance away from the sheave assembly 25 ...

Page 26: ...anually Setting the data transfer position automatically requires that the line limit tube is correctly installed Please refer to section 3 3 to ensure that this is installed correctly To set the data transfer position automatically 1 Tick the checkbox marked automatically 2 Enter the required offset value The software will accept values between 0 3 5m 3 Click Set data transfer position The winch ...

Page 27: ...er position automatically A warning is displayed if the offset value is out of bounds and the operation will fail A correct value should be entered and the operation repeated Warning displayed when offset is out of bounds 27 ...

Page 28: ...iFT SVP To change the profiler select the required entry from the drop down and click change profiler A message will be displayed in the message console informing the user of the change and all subsequent casts will use the new drop rate Changing the profiler type The new droprate is displayed to the user If the user needs to reset the drop rate for the currently selected profiler to override any ...

Page 29: ...The default recovery speed is 350rpm Attempting to enter a value outside of this range will result in a prompt being displayed to the user 5 4 Setting the Power Budget If the winch is powered from an AC source that is limited in power such as an inverter it may be desirable to limit the maximum power that the winch will use This can be done by setting the power budget By default this is set to 750...

Page 30: ...e profiler s descent It will then automatically recover the profiler back to the surface to the data transfer point 5 The beacon will be turned off and the brake system will hold the spool to prevent the profiler from descending This action reduces the power consumption when the winch is idle 6 The software will initiate a 45 second timeout During this period it is expecting to receive a message f...

Page 31: ...atic coverage mode can be used This option will automatically populate the depth field with a user selectable percentage of the water depth Enabling the option will populate the percentage field with a default value of 50 Allowable values for this mode are 25 of the water depth minimum to 80 of the water depth maximum When the user clicks the Run Cast button a profile will be taken to the depth th...

Page 32: ...t cast and has received a new message from Connect not when the previous cast was started Allowable values for this mode are 1 minute minimum to 60 minutes maximum Repeat Cast every x meters This option will repeat the cast after the vessel has travelled a certain distance from the point at which the previous cast was started This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula and is the dista...

Page 33: ...o the spool using a breakable connection preventing the winch or the mounting platform from being damaged in the event that the total line length is pulled from the spool Use the crank handle to recover the line following the instructions in section 6 Cycling the power to the winch will restore normal operation for subsequent casts In the event that the profiler cannot be recovered and the line ne...

Page 34: ...imensions boom retracted 625mm L x 326mm W x 392mm H Length when boom extended 1400mm Weight 42kg Power requirement 220 240VAC 1kW max Network 10 100 Ethernet IP address assigned by DHCP Temperature operating 5 to 45 degrees centigrade Temperature non operating 20 to 55 degrees centigrade IP rating IP 66 34 ...

Page 35: ...ge which may reasonably be classed as normal wear and tear In particular if it is apparent from the condition of the profiling winch that it has been abused then repair or replacement of winch components will not be covered under this warranty 11 3 Fault Reporting Faults must be reported to C MAX within the warranty period quoting the equipment serial number together with a fully detailed descript...

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