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Teledyne WORKHORSE II Deployment Manual
Teledyne WORKHORSE II Deployment Manual

Teledyne WORKHORSE II Deployment Manual

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ORKHORSE
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ARINER
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EPLOYMENT
Use and Disclosure of Data
Information contained herein is classified as EAR99 under the U.S. Export Administration
Regulations. Export, reexport or diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.
G
UIDE
II
P/N 957-6301-00 (July 2023)
© 2023 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.
https://www.teledynemarine.com

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Summary of Contents for Teledyne WORKHORSE II

  • Page 1 ARINER EPLOYMENT UIDE P/N 957-6301-00 (July 2023) © 2023 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.teledynemarine.com Use and Disclosure of Data Information contained herein is classified as EAR99 under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Export, reexport or diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (this can take up to 24 hours). Once you have secured an account, use the Teledyne Marine software portal to access this data with your unique username and password.
  • Page 3: Preparing The Adcp

    Name Description WHMVMII1200-I Mariner system The Workhorse II Mariner system includes the transducer, Deck Box, dummy WHMVMII600-I plug, and protective cap. When unpacking, use care to prevent physical WHMVMII300-I damage to the transducer face and connector. Use a soft pad to protect the transducer.
  • Page 4 P/N 957-6301-00 (July 2023) Workhorse II Mariner Deployment Guide Tools and Spare Parts A set of tools and spare parts are included with the system (located in the canvas bag). Workhorse II Spare Parts Part Number Item Name Where Used:...
  • Page 5 3. Use our online customer portal at to download manuals or other Teledyne RDI documentation. Download the Workhorse II Opera- tion manual and Workhorse ADCP Commands and Output Data Format Guide. PDF versions of all Workhorse II documentation are available for download.
  • Page 6 If you are missing parts, contact TRDI support or call rdifs@teledyne.com +1 (858) 842-2700. Check that the software and Install TRDI Toolz, Workhorse II Plan, ISM documentation are installed. Compass Calibration. The software is available for download on Install Compass Post Calibration, and WinADCP.
  • Page 7: Connecting To The Adcp

    I N C L U D E S T H E F O L L O W I N G S T E P S Using TRDI Toolz Connecting to the ADCP To establish communications with the Workhorse II Mariner: 1. Lubricate the cable connector and connect to the ADCP. Attach the cable to the deck box J17.
  • Page 8 P/N 957-6301-00 (July 2023) Workhorse II Mariner Deployment Guide Quick Review If you are unsure of the ADCP’s baud rate, use Tools, Find ADCP. TRDI Toolz will try different baud rates until it connects to the ADCP. The default factory set communications for...
  • Page 9: Pre-Deployment Checks

    Calibrating the Compass Pre-Deployment Checks Use TRDI Toolz for running the pre-deployment tests and setting the Mariner real-time clock. Refer to the Workhorse and Workhorse II Command Guide for a listing of all direct commands and their format. Setting the ADCP Clock The real-time clock (date and time) within the Mariner maintains the correct time while system power is removed.
  • Page 10 5. If a sensor fails, contact TRDI Field Service. See the Workhorse II Operation Manual, Chapter 5 for details on testing the sensors. Zero the Pressure Sensor Zero the pressure sensor at the deployment site, prior to deploying the Mariner ADCP in the water.
  • Page 11 Communication errors may occur during calibration when using a slow communication Baud rate. If you receive a Failed to get calibration data… message, try increasing the Baud rate (115200 Baud is recommended). The Workhorse II uses a Hard break. 6. Click the Calibrate button.
  • Page 12 P/N 957-6301-00 (July 2023) Workhorse II Mariner Deployment Guide • Green – Good • Light Green – Acceptable • Yellow – Within parameters (one or two yellow bars for the entire rotation is OK) • Orange – Unacceptable - Rotate slower! •...
  • Page 13: Planning The Deployment

    E P L O Y M E N T I N C L U D E S T H E F O L L O W I N G S T E P S Creating a command file using Workhorse II Plan Use Workhorse II Plan to create a command file. Review the consequences. See the Workhorse II Plan help file for details.
  • Page 14: Real-Time Deployments

    If needed, use the 737-3171-00 Conversion Cable. This converts from the new 8-pin circular Impulse MCIL-8- FS connector to the flat 7-pin Impulse LPMIL-7-FS connector. Use this cable to connect the Workhorse II to an existing cable installation. Page 12...
  • Page 15 Workhorse II Operation manual, Chapter 1, Mariner Triggering Function. Connect the Mariner and computer as shown. Real-Time Deployments Workhorse II deployments in real time collect, view, and process data collected using the VmDas or Win- River II software. The typical Direct-Reading deployment involves the following tasks: 1.
  • Page 16 P/N 957-6301-00 (July 2023) Workhorse II Mariner Deployment Guide VmDas Display WinRiver II Display Quick Review All maintenance items (as needed) were TRDI recommends that if you are having done including zero pressure sensor, and trouble calibrating the Mariner compass compass calibration.
  • Page 17: Post-Processing Data

    PD0 data formats that are commonly output by Teledyne Marine/Teledyne RD Instruments ADCPs. The definition and details of the PD0 format can be found in the Workhorse II Commands and Output Data Format guide. Available for download from the Teledyne Marine software portal: https://tm-portal.force.com/TMsoftwareportal.
  • Page 18: Conclusion

    Workhorse II Operation Manual for more detailed information. Workhorse II Operation Manual Chapter 1 – Overview This chapter includes an overview of the Workhorse II features, options, computer, power requirements, and con- necting to the Mariner ADCP. Chapter 2 – Installation Use this chapter to plan your installation requirements.

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