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EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick
Guide/User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017
© Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
EchoBoat-G2-
RCV / ASV
™
A quick start guide/user manual.
Страница 1: ...Page 1 EchoBoat G2 RCV Quick Guide User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017 Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved EchoBoat G2 RCV ASV A quick start guide user manual...
Страница 2: ...EchoBoat 5 5 2 Charging the Battery Systems 5 5 2 Installing the Battery System into the EchoBoat 8 5 4 Installing the Antenna Mast 8 5 5 Assembling the Omnidirectional Antenna 8 6 0 Powering Up the...
Страница 3: ...ontrol system that offers up to 2km range with a survey endurance of over eight hours on a single battery pack 2 0 EchoBoat Safety and Cautions Always practice caution when working with electricity in...
Страница 4: ...uipment Power 3x 22v 16amp LiPo Hardware Stainless steel Remote Control Unit Futaba 2 4 GHz long range Remote Antenna Omnidirectional Remote Range 2 km GPS Customer specified Communications Bluetooth...
Страница 5: ...ports Lifting Hook Hardware requires assembly 5 2 Charging the Battery Systems It is important to ensure each battery system is fully charged before deployment Operational endurance of the thruster ba...
Страница 6: ...ttings Type of battery LiPo BATTERY Type of charge LiPo BALANCE Amperage 1 5A Voltage 14 8v Follow the instructions in the next steps to display each battery s settings and make any adjustments as req...
Страница 7: ...at will confirm the setup to be complete The display will indicate the setup is complete for that channel battery see Figure 7 Make sure to battery check every channel to ensure every battery will be...
Страница 8: ...the Aft Mast Support under the Aft Handles and bolt using the same hardware Repeat the procedure with the Forward Handles and Forward Mast Support Attached the Antenna Mast to the Aft Forward Mast Sup...
Страница 9: ...le sticks should be in center position ON Switch 6 2 Setting up the boat A Lay the boat into the water IMPORTANT The joysticks must be in MIDDLE position prior to next step B Place the Futaba joystick...
Страница 10: ...urrent and capacity remaining are monitored via this link 7 1 Connecting the Hardware Note Always make sure the AutoNav Control Module is charged before starting a survey Plug the end of the charger c...
Страница 11: ...ate to 57600 see Figure 15 E Click on the Connect tool see Figure 15 Figure 14 Attach the USB Radio Telemetry to the Figure 15 Select COM port in Mission Planner applicationand Mission Planner Laptop...
Страница 12: ...r thisprocedure Calibrate the compass each time each time the survey location has beenchanged A Click on Initial Set up tool top left see Figure 18 B Click on Mandatory Hardware see Figure 18 C Click...
Страница 13: ...it will beep rapidly see Figure 18 8 0 Launching and Retrieving the EchoBoat The EchoBoat should be launched stern rear end first This will protect the thrusters from accidentalgrounding and possible...
Страница 14: ...extended period out of water to minimize noise and wear Rinse after use in saltwater and clean out bio fouling and debris occasionally Figure 19 The EchoBoat comes with two pre installed brushless di...
Страница 15: ...tube com watch v HOdkXY_Ik7w feature youtu be 10 2 Pairing the Futaba Remote If the Futaba RCU continues to chirp more than two times when turning it on follow these instructions to re pair the RCU wi...
Страница 16: ...utside of our facilities use of the EchoBoat for purposes other than water measurements or use with instruments weighing more than 75 lbs Seafloor is not responsible for loss of boat instruments damag...
Страница 17: ...EchoBoat G2 RCV Quick Page 17 Guide User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017 Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems Inc All rights reserved...