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Doc: DRX Installation
Version: 7.1 January 2021
Doc: DRX Installation
Version: 7.1 January 2021
DRX INSTALLATION MANUAL
DRX INSTALLATION MANUAL
GENERAL NOTICES
WASSP Ltd. reserves the right to change the contents of this manual and any system
specifications without notice.
Contact WASSP Ltd. regarding copying or reproducing this manual.
SAFETY NOTICES
The installer of the equipment is solely responsible for the correct installation of the
equipment. WASSP Ltd. holds no responsibility for any damage associated with incorrect
installation.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage may occur if the transceiver comes into
contact with liquid.
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The DRX is rated for operation at 9-32 V DC or 18-32 V DC model dependent.
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Make sure that the power is switched OFF at the main supply (e.g. switchboard)
before
beginning the installation. Fire or electrical shock may occur if the power is
left ON.
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Do not open or access equipment covers unless you have had DRX service training
and are cognisant with the system’s electrical circuits.
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Make sure all safety precautions for electrical equipment are taken when operating
or servicing the equipment. These are to be carried out in accordance with local or
national regulatory body safety regulations.
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Make sure that the DRX is secure and will not loosen due to the vessels vibration.
SUPPORT INFORMATION
For details on Registration, Support and Resources
see “Appendix I - Product Registration,
Support and Resources” on page 101.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
Warnings, cautions, and notes are indicated by the following icons throughout this
manual:
WARNING indicates that if the instruction is not heeded, the action may result
in loss of life or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates that if the instruction is not heeded, the action may result
in equipment damage or software corruption.
NOTE indicates a TIP or additional information that can be helpful while
performing a procedure.
WASSP DRX INSTALLATION MANUAL
This installation manual covers the following:
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DRX installation, configuration and operation.
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Sensor configuration and commissioning.
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Control and Display Application interfacing.
This manual does not cover installation and setup of external sensors. Refer to installation
and operation manuals for the specific sensors that are being used.
DRX Interconnect change history can be seen in
“Appendix G - DRX Interconnect change
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DATE
REASON FOR CHANGE
VERSION
March 2016
Compilation.
1.0
June 2016
Corrected RS-422 pin-out.
1.1
July 2016
Connector and Setup Webpages.
2.0
November 2016
Various Notes.
2.1
June 2017
Update DRX to new configuration.
3.0
January 2018
Updates to Section 4 Operating the DRX and Section 5 Sensor Configuration.
4.0
March 2018
Update to AUX connector configuration.
4.1
April 2018
Update to DRX Interconnection.
4.2
June 2018
Updates to support DRX-46.
5.0
September 2018
Corrected RS422 labelling to industry standard, clarified ship’s measurements and
reference point location.
5.1
April 2019
Technical Updates.
5.2
May 2019
Technical Updates.
6.0
December 2019
Update to fan connector configuration.
6.1
December 2020
Addition of RPM Processing for Survey and IP67 DRX.
7.0
January 2021
Update of Valeport sensor format.
7.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS
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WASSP DRX Installation Manual – For the latest version of this manual go to
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WASSP Transducer Installation Manual – Installation manual for specific transducers
supported by DRX.
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WASSP CDX Operators Manual – User manual for the WASSP CDX application for
control, visualisation and data post processing of DRX data.
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3rd Party Application Manuals – 3rd Party Applications that interface with DRX
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Sensor Installation and Operation Manuals – Sensors supported by DRX.
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WASSP DRX ICD – Interface documentation for DRX and associated DRX SDK/API
documentation.
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Sensor Box Installation Manual - Installation Manual for the WASSP Sensor package
Further documentation and updated specifications and DRX installation manual can be
found at
