Desert Star Acoustic Release Control System, Руководство пользователя

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The ARC unit is programmed to enter a sleep mode if no active sonar communication signals are
detected within 30 seconds since the last signal is “heard”.
STEP 1:
Begin by leaving the ARC unit untouched without any acoustic noise in its proximity. When the ARC
unit is unable to detect any acoustic signals, it will enter a “stand-by” state to reduce the use of
energy and extend the life of batteries.
STEP 2:
Locate the label attached to the body of ARC unit and copy its Serial Number for your record
keeping in a safe place. It is recommended that you attach an additional label to the body of the
ARC unit with your contact information and clear instruction how this unit can be returned to you in
case erroneous ARC unit loss.
Take into consideration that biofouling (or other variables) make render your units' identifying label unreadable during/after
deployment. It is strongly advised that you mark your ARC unit with your own identifying markers and numbering system
before deployment. A common method is to use a simple wood-burning kit to ​ lightly ​ burn your identifying marks or serial
number into the delrin housing of the ARC unit.
STEP 3:
Place the ARC unit into a plastic bucket filled with water so that the acoustic sonar transducer of the
ARC unit is fully submerged. Place the sonar transducer connected to a STM surface station into the
same bucket of water.
If using this bucket method to test your ARC unit, please keep in mind that the acoustic echoes may confuse the ARC unit,
causing it to improperly function (the same thing can happen in a swimming pool or similar environment). For best results, test
your unit in the environment you wish to deploy it, but ensure that you can retrieve the unit if communication fails by tying it off
on a line via the titanium bracket located on the sonar transducer endcap.
STEP 4:
Using the “Acoustic Release Control” software, begin the ARC unit registration process by clicking
on “Deploy Station” button. You will be presented with a “Station Data Dialog” window.