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  • Page 1 ArtemisPRO System Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ArtemisPRO System Manual Contents 1. Documentation ................................. 6 2. Introduction ................................7 3. System Contents ............................... 8 4. Parts of the System ..............................9 5. Console ..................................10 5.1. Buttons................................10 5.1.1. POWER Button ....................................10 5.1.2. HOME Button ..................................... 10 5.1.3.
  • Page 4 ArtemisPRO System Manual 7.5.1. Selected Marker and Navigation Bubble ............................26 7.6. Sonar Display ..............................27 7.6.1. Range ......................................... 27 7.6.2. Gain ........................................27 7.6.3. Frequency ......................................27 7.6.4. Power Saving ..................................... 27 7.7. Navigation Display ............................28 7.7.1. Display Scale (Zoom) ..................................28 7.7.2.
  • Page 5 ArtemisPRO System Manual 10.2.2. Reviewing Snapshots ..................................45 10.2.3. Deleting Snapshots ..................................45 10.2.4. Downloading Snapshots .................................. 45 10.3. Post-Dive Checklist ............................46 11. Further Information .............................. 47 11.1. Maintenance & Storage ..........................47 11.2. Troubleshooting ............................47 11.3. Technical Reference and Specifications ....................... 47...

  • Page 6: Documentation

    ArtemisPRO System Manual 1. Documentation For ease of reading and training the ArtemisPRO documentation is split into several sections: Covers the basics to quickly allow a user to power up ArtemisPRO, 1. Getting Started understand and use the interface, operate the sonar, prepare and dive a...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Seabed/lakebed antiquities by marine biologists, archaeologists, sports divers, etc. ArtemisPRO is intuitive and straightforward to use. The interface has been designed by divers for divers allowing them to quickly interpret information presented via the simple menu interface and graphical display. Sonar, Navigation, Vision and other applications are selected and controlled via a simple 10-button interface.

  • Page 8: System Contents

    ArtemisPRO System Manual 3. System Contents The ArtemisPRO transit and storage case should contains the following system parts: For a full list of spares and part numbers please refer to the Technical Manual.  Transit and storage case  ArtemisPRO system (with Multibeam Sonar, Doppler-Velocity-Log, Integrated GNSS Receiver, Attitude &...

  • Page 9: Parts Of The System

    ArtemisPRO System Manual 4. Parts of the System The main component parts of the ArtemisPRO diver handheld navigation system are:  Mounting Chassis and Float  Console Display and Keypad  Battery Pod  Navigation Pod, containing DVL (Doppler Velocity Log), GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver, AHRS (Attitude &...

  • Page 10: Console

    Regardless of the current display contents, pressing the POWER button will always show the “Power Management” display, from where the battery status can be monitored and ArtemisPRO turned off. Pressing the POWER button again will return to the previous display contents.

  • Page 11: Display Layout

    5.2.3. Button Help The operation of keys that the diver uses to control ArtemisPRO will change depending on the display contents shown. These areas of the screen will change to indicate the currently assigned function of each key. The labels are aligned with the physical keys on the ArtemisPRO housing located on either side of the screen.

  • Page 12: Usb Connector

    System Manual 5.3. USB Connector ArtemisPRO has a USB connection that is used for the Surface Float or to upload Mission Files and download Dive- Log and Snapshot Files to a PC (running the NavPoint software). 5.3.1. Cover and Blanking Plug To use the USB connector, first remove the combined cover and blanking-plug by placing your fingers in the two holes in the rear of the housing, then pull firmly outwards.

  • Page 13: Cable And Connection

    “B” end of the USB Cable into the adapter’s socket, and the “A” end into the PC. If this is the first time ArtemisPRO has been connected to a specific PC then you will need to follow the steps in the following section to correctly install and configure the USB “Remote NDIS Compatible Device”...

  • Page 14: Driver Installation

    System Manual 5.3.3. Driver Installation The first time ArtemisPRO is connected to a new PC (Windows 7, 8 or 10), it will require a USB driver installing: Open the Device Manager window by pressing the Windows Key and typing “Device Manager” (or ...
  • Page 15  wizard The USB driver is now installed and correctly configured so ArtemisPRO can now connect to the NavPoint software, upload and download files. To manually access the storage on the console, open a Windows Network File Explorer and after a few minutes “ARTEMISPRO”...

  • Page 16: Battery Pod

     To remove the Battery Pod, turn off ArtemisPRO then push the end of the Battery Pod with both thumbs to release it and slide it out of the chassis.

  • Page 17: Charging Batteries

    ArtemisPRO System Manual 6.3. Charging Batteries The ArtemisPRO Battery Charger can fully charge a Battery Pod in about 4 hours.  To charge a Battery Pod, first connect the main lead to the charger and mains supply socket, then connect the ...

  • Page 18: Charging Errors

    ArtemisPRO System Manual 6.3.1. Charging Errors The Battery Pods will start to get warm as they near completion of charging (Top-off Charge). If the Battery Pod overheats (temperature greater than 60°C internally), then one or both of the charger modules will show an Error condition (Orange and Green alternating flash) and charging will stop.

  • Page 19: Battery Performance

    During this time, it is recommended to fully discharge them (by letting ArtemisPRO turn the power off when they get ‘flat’), then fully charge them with at least 12 hours of “Trickle Charge” (Green status indicator) after charging is shown to have completed.

  • Page 20: Using The System

    The following sections aim to briefly explain the terminology and operating concepts used throughout the system: 7.1.1. Missions ArtemisPRO can be used by a diver at any time in “free” mode where they quickly want to enter the water and use the real-time sensor data (such as Sonar or Video).

  • Page 21: Sonar System

    For further information on installing and using NavPoint to create Mission files and review Dive-Log files, please refer to the NavPoint Manual. 7.1.5. Sonar System ArtemisPRO is fitted with a forward looking dual frequency multi-beam sonar that sends acoustic pulses into the water and collects the returned echoes. This data is then mathematically converted into an image using a process known as “beam-forming”.

  • Page 22: Diver Information

    The function can be activated from the Tools Screen (press the Home button twice). 7.1.11. Tools and Settings The configuration and calibration of the ArtemisPRO hardware is provided by a series of function and menus that are available from the Tools display and Settings Manager.

  • Page 23: Power

    Pressure Relief Valve and insert the Battery Pod into ArtemisPRO . Finally, press the POWER button on the front of the console and wait for about 20 seconds for ArtemisPRO to start and the “Home Display” to be ...

  • Page 24: Power Management Display

    7.3.4. Power Saving and Mission Duration With all sensors turned off, the 9 amp-hour NiMH Battery Pod should run the ArtemisPRO display for at least 16 hours (this value may reduce as batteries get older). Turning the Sonar, Camera and Dive-Light on will reduce this as each device consumes a large amount of power.

  • Page 25: Home And Tools Display

    7.4. Home and Tools Display When ArtemisPRO starts up the “Home Display” is shown. This is the main display that allows the diver choose what they want to see depending on their task, review previously recorded data or configure the system.

  • Page 26: Status Bar

    ArtemisPRO System Manual 7.5. Status Bar The Status Bar is shown at the bottom of each of the main displays, and gives a quick overview of:  Power - the estimated remaining capacity of the battery  Heading – the ‘true north’ referenced heading derived from the magnetic compass heading and the declination obtained from the ‘world magnetic model’...

  • Page 27: Sonar Display

    “glare” from larger targets. 7.6.3. Frequency ArtemisPRO uses an Oculus multibeam imaging sonar which is capable of several operating modes:  750kHz Low Frequency mode allows the sonar to see targets up to 120m away as is commonly used for searching activities.

  • Page 28: Navigation Display

    ArtemisPRO System Manual 7.7. Navigation Display For an in-depth explanation of the Navigation System, please refer to the separate Navigation Manual. The Navigation display is a scaled chart that shows the divers current position (either from a Satellite fix or from DVL dead-reckoning), path that they’ve taken, location of Target Markers and Waypoint Markers (forming the...

  • Page 29: Vision Display

    7.8. Vision Display The Vision Display is only available on ArtemisPRO system fitted with the video camera and dive-light. The central part of the display shows the live image from the video camera (if the Vision System is enabled on the Power Display –...

  • Page 30: Diver Display

    ArtemisPRO System Manual 7.9. Diver Display The Diver display summarises the state of DVL and AHRS sensor systems, providing a dive profile and overview of attitude, heading and water conditions. 7.9.1. Compass Ribbon The “compass ribbon” is shown at the top of the display and scrolls left-or-right depending on the divers current heading.

  • Page 31: Settings Manager

    The Settings Manager can be accessed from the Tool screen (by double pressing the Home button), and allows the diver to configure most of the parts of the ArtemisPRO system from sensors configurations to display contents. For a full list of the available settings and a description of their operation, please refer to the separate Technical Manual.

  • Page 32: Pre-Dive Tasks

    System Manual 8. Pre-Dive Tasks This section covers the additional features and functions of ArtemisPRO that are commonly used to prepare for a dive. For an in-depth explanation of the Navigation System and NavPoint software, please refer to the respective separate Navigation and NavPoint Manuals.

  • Page 33: Choosing A Mission (Mission Manager)

    8.2. Choosing a Mission (Mission Manager) When preparing to dive with ArtemisPRO one of the first steps the diver should take is to select a Mission File – this can be either prepared using the NavPoint software (and uploaded with the USB cable), or created in the Mission Manager display (available from the Home Screen).

  • Page 34: Choosing, Adding Or Editing Markers (Marker Manager)

    Divers can press ADD to append to the list a new marker at the divers current position. The new marker will be automatically selected. New Mission Files can be quickly created for training exercises using this method, where ArtemisPRO is carried in a boat to the required training locations (usually buoys and shot-lines) and ADD is pressed to use the Satellite Position as the marker location.

  • Page 35: Compass Calibration

    8.4.1. Magnetic Field and Coverage Map The calibration procedure requires ArtemisPRO to be rotated about all three of its axis (X, Y and Z) in a variety of orientations (ideally six, representing each face of a cube: up, down, left, right, front, back – see below).

  • Page 36: Calibration Procedure

    8.4.3. Calibration Procedure To calibrate the compass sensor data must be collected by rotating ArtemisPRO about all three of its axis. To achieve this the operator could just randomly spin and rotate the unit, but the quality and reliability of the calibration may vary depending on which combinations or rotations, orientations and movements are used.
  • Page 37 ArtemisPRO System Manual  After completing these actions for each orientation, the display should show a collection of ‘dots’ representing the sensor readings. These collections of dots should roughly have formed 6 circles on the “magnetic field” display in the roughly the locations of the black lines shown in the diagrams below.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Satellite (Gnss) Receiver Float

    When the Float is connected, ArtemisPRO will use this receiver as the source of all Satellite positions. Do not use the plug as the only means of securing the float to ArtemisPRO as this may lead to damage of the cable or connector.

  • Page 39: Satellite (Gnss) Position Fixes And Quality

    A marker can be added to the current mission file at the current location by pressing the ADD button. 8.7.4. Setting the Time ArtemisPRO’s clock can be set from the satellite UTC time by pressing the SET TIME button – use the Settings Manager to adjust the UTC time-zone offset ArtemisPRO will apply.

  • Page 40: Starting A Dive (Recording A Dive-Log)

    . For a normal dive (without the float) the diver should answer NO, as ArtemisPRO will ignore all further satellite positions (which can contain large errors - even when submerged in shallow water!) until the diver performs a manual fix as required.

  • Page 41: Pre-Dive Checklist

    If using the external satellite receiver float, the blanking plug is not  If using the GNSS Float, check it is correctly required. Ensure the float tether is secured to the diver or ArtemisPRO and attached and secured to the chassis. no strain is placed on the plug or connector.

  • Page 42: Submerged Tasks

    ArtemisPRO System Manual 9. Submerged Tasks 9.1. Manually Update/Correct Position When a dive starts, the diver is asked several questions to determine where they are starting from and how further positions should be obtained during the dive. Unless the float is being used with continuous Satellite Positioning, a “dead-reckoning” technique is used to estimate the divers position while they remain submerged.

  • Page 43: Reducing The Display Brightness (Night Mode)

    During a dive, there may be situations where the diver feels they have become compromised and wishes to quickly delete all stored information from the ArtemisPRO console. This can be quickly achieved by activating the SCUTTLE function from the Tools screen. Once selected the diver will be asked to confirm their choice and then all Mission, Diver-Log and Snapshot image files within the “Log...

  • Page 44: Post Dive Tasks

    NavPoint software application. 10.1.2. Playing Back Dive-Logs If a Dive-Log needs to be reviewed quickly in the field, it can also be played back directly on ArtemisPRO console using the functions in the Dive-Log Manager display, available from the Home screen.

  • Page 45: Snapshot Gallery

    In a similar fashion to Dive-Log, the Snapshot images can be downloaded to a PC by connecting the USB cable and using a file explorer to browse the “\\ARTEMISPRO” location. Images are stored in the standard PNG file format and can be viewed by a variety of third-party software applications and the Windows operating system.

  • Page 46: Post-Dive Checklist

    Only use fresh water as a cleaning agent, do not use any other solvents or glass cleaning products as this may damage rubber seals. Long Term Storage (more than a couple of weeks) Do not store ArtemisPRO for any length of time (more than a few weeks)  Remove the Battery Pod.

  • Page 47: Glossary

    System Manual 11. Further Information To account for the varied roles and requirements of different users, the ArtemisPRO documentation has been split into several manuals for each of use. This manual contains an overview of the operation of the whole ArtemisPRO system, while other manuals detail the operation of the Sonar and Navigation systems, NavPoint software application, or provide Technical Reference and Training material.
  • Page 50 Distributor… P/N: BP01077-2.5 UM-150-P01077-2-05 January 2017...
  • Page 51 ArtemisPRO Sonar Manual...
  • Page 53 ArtemisPRO Sonar Manual Contents 1. Documentation ................................. 4 2. Introduction ................................5 3. Understanding the Sonar ............................6 3.1. Operating Principles ............................6 3.2. Acoustic Beam Patterns ............................ 8 3.3. Target Visibility ..............................9 3.4. Viewing the Seabed ............................10 3.5.

  • Page 54: Documentation

    ArtemisPRO Sonar Manual 1. Documentation For ease of reading and training the ArtemisPRO documentation is split into several sections: Covers the basics to quickly allow a user to power up ArtemisPRO, 1. Getting Started understand and use the interface, operate the sonar, prepare and dive a...

  • Page 55: Introduction

    Seabed/lakebed antiquities by marine biologists, archaeologists, sports divers, etc. As part of its imaging role, ArtemisPRO is fitted with a forward looking dual frequency multi-beam sonar that sends acoustic pulses into the water and collects the returned echoes. This data is then mathematically converted into an image using a process known as “beam-forming”.

  • Page 56: Understanding The Sonar

    3. Understanding the Sonar The Oculus Sonar is located on the front of the ArtemisPRO chassis, looking forwards and at a slight down angle. Most of the sonar body is contained within the chassis itself, but the front of the Sonar housing is visible as it houses the Transmit Transducer (that emits shorts bursts of sound), and the Receiver Transducer Array.
  • Page 57 , but this can vary depending on the water temperature, water salinity and sonar operating depth. To calculate this, ArtemisPRO contains a sensor that continuously measures the operating depth and water temperature, and combines this with a Salinity value that can be entered by the user (depending on the body of water they are diving in).

  • Page 58: Acoustic Beam Patterns

    ArtemisPRO Sonar Manual 3.2. Acoustic Beam Patterns When considering how sonars operate, it may help to think of the sonar like a torch being used in a darkened room. Only the parts of the room illuminated by the torch can be seen by the user, and if the torch has a narrow beam then their field of vision is reduced.

  • Page 59: Target Visibility

    ArtemisPRO Sonar Manual 3.3. Target Visibility Objects (or targets) that lie within the sonar’s beam will be acoustically “illuminated” and can have their echoes received, while objects that lie outside this will not be shown on the sonar display: ...

  • Page 60: Viewing The Seabed

    To assist the diver performing a seabed search, the sonar has been mounted with a 15° down angle in the ArtemisPRO chassis. As a very general rule, the diver can achieve an optimum 70% seabed coverage on their display if they adjust their altitude above the seabed to be about 10% of the range the sonar is set to –...

  • Page 61: Acoustic Shadows

    ArtemisPRO Sonar Manual 3.5. Acoustic Shadows The similarities between a sonar and torch continue as the ‘illumination’ from the sonar can be used to generate acoustic shadows, and these can be of great assistance to the diver in determining the height, shape and orientation of targets in front of them.
  • Page 62 ArtemisPRO Sonar Manual Depending on how close the diver is to a target can also make a significant difference to the sonars image. Due to the way sounds waves spread out from the diver, shadows cast by targets that are far away will be narrow ...

  • Page 63: Understanding Echoes

    ArtemisPRO Sonar Manual 3.6. Understanding Echoes Although it has been mentioned that the sonar display can be thought of as a top-down image of the area in front of them, there are some limitations to this analogy. As the image is illuminated from the side by the sonar, only the edges or faces of targets closest to the sonar will be illuminated.

  • Page 64: Range Vs Frequency And Image Quality

    ArtemisPRO Sonar Manual 3.7. Range vs Frequency and Image Quality The Oculus sonar has two operating modes:  Low Frequency, which allows for long range operation  High Frequency, which produces greater details at shorter ranges The diver can switch modes depending on the task they are currently performing. When starting a search for a target, the Low Frequency mode provides a wide view of the search area and larger targets can be identified and approached.

  • Page 65: Powering The Sonar

    ArtemisPRO Sonar Manual 4. Powering the Sonar To save battery power and extend mission duration the sonar system can be turned off. Before using the sonar check it is powered up by choosing the Power Management display from the Home screen: 4.1.

  • Page 66: Sonar Display

    ArtemisPRO Sonar Manual 5. Sonar Display As with other information screens, the Sonar Display is accessed from the Home Screen. If the sonar isn’t powered up, the current Sonar colour palette will be shown on the display, otherwise the acoustic image will be shown.

  • Page 67: Frequency

    40m (for larger brighter targets). 5.4. Snapshots At any point in time, the contents of the ArtemisPRO display can be captured as an image file and stored as a “snapshot” by pressing the double button combination of F1+F2.

  • Page 68: Settings

    ArtemisPRO contains a sensor that continuously measures the operating depth and water temperature, but the diver needs to manually enter the SALINITY of the body of water they are diving in – this can be done using the “Water Salinity”...

  • Page 69: Logging Sonar Data

    Sonar data is recorded into a Dive-Log file when the “Start Dive” procedure (discussed in the System Manual) is followed. Following a dive, Dive-Logs can be replayed on ArtemisPRO using the Dive-Log Manager Display (available from the Home screen), or downloaded onto a PC via the USB cable and replayed in the NavPoint software application.

  • Page 70: Glossary

    Sonar Manual 8. Further Information To account for the varied roles and requirements of different users, the ArtemisPRO documentation has been split into several manuals for each of use. This manual contains an overview of the operation of the whole ArtemisPRO system, while other manuals detail the operation of the Sonar and Navigation systems, NavPoint software application, or provide Technical Reference and Training material.
  • Page 72 Distributor… P/N: BP01077-3.5 UM-150-P01077-3-05 January 2017...
  • Page 73 ArtemisPRO Navigation Manual...
  • Page 75 ArtemisPRO Navigation Manual Contents 1. Documentation ................................. 5 2. Introduction ................................6 3. Parts of the Navigation System ..........................7 3.1. Navigation Pod ..............................7 3.2. Satellite (GNSS) Receiver Float ......................... 8 3.3. Markers and Mission Files ..........................8 3.4. The Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) ......................... 9 3.5.
  • Page 76 ArtemisPRO Navigation Manual 11.2. Troubleshooting ............................30 11.3. Technical Reference and Specifications ....................... 30 11.4. Glossary................................30...

  • Page 77: Documentation

    ArtemisPRO Navigation Manual 1. Documentation For ease of reading and training the ArtemisPRO documentation is split into several sections: Covers the basics to quickly allow a user to power up ArtemisPRO, 1. Getting Started understand and use the interface, operate the sonar, prepare and dive a...

  • Page 78: Introduction

    Seabed/lakebed antiquities by marine biologists, archaeologists, sports divers, etc. In its navigation role ArtemisPRO has two modes of operation – ‘satellite’ and ‘dead reckoning’. Depending on the dive requirements, the diver can either choose to swim using a surface float that continually provides satellite based position fixes, or use the AHRS and DVL sensors to track their position underwater from a known starting location.

  • Page 79: Parts Of The Navigation System

    3. Parts of the Navigation System 3.1. Navigation Pod The Navigation Pod is located at the rear of the ArtemisPRO chassis and houses the suite of sensors required to help the diver track their position or navigate between defined marker locations: ...

  • Page 80: Satellite (Gnss) Receiver Float

    Always remember to replace the Blanking Plug when the float is not in use! 3.3. Markers and Mission Files To perform underwater navigation tasks and identify locations, ArtemisPRO uses Mission Files that contain lists of geographic location Markers. Mission Files can be either created externally on a PC...

  • Page 81: The Doppler Velocity Log (Dvl)

    ArtemisPRO Navigation Manual 3.4. The Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) As previously mentioned, one of the two key sensors used by the dead-reckoning navigation system is the Doppler Velocity Log (DVL). A DVL is a type of sonar device that is designed to measure the speed (or velocity) that it moves at relative to the ...
  • Page 82 Left/Right (X),  Forwards/Backwards (Y)  Up/Down (Z) It should be noted that the DVL itself does not compute the distance the diver is moving, this task is performed by ArtemisPRO as information from the AHRS is also required. 4-10...

  • Page 83: The Attitude Heading Reference System (Ahrs)

    (yaw). As previously discussed, the DVL provides the divers velocity in the three-axis relative to ArtemisPRO’s body. However, this movement is not related to the world around the diver, and so the results from the AHRS are needed to map the ‘body’...

  • Page 84: Using The Navigation System

    4. Using the Navigation System 4.1. Navigation Modes By processing and combining the outputs of its sensors, ArtemisPRO supports two methods of Navigation: 4.1.1. Satellite Satellite position fixes from the GNSS receiver are used to directly provide a latitude and longitude coordinates for the divers position.

  • Page 85: Selecting A Navigation Mode

    When the diver is ready to begin, the diver needs to switch to the Home Display and choose START DIVE – this will ask a series of questions allowing ArtemisPRO to configure itself correctly for the dive and start recording a Dive-Log. Dead-Reckoning...

  • Page 86: Navigating Using Dead-Reckoning

    3-stage process that is performed several times per second by ArtemisPRO: Distance Moved The DVL produces velocity readings for the divers movements in each local axis, so ArtemisPRO converts these into distance travelled using the equation ���������������� = ���������������� × ��������...

  • Page 87: Reducing Navigational Error

    – the Sonar can help the diver identify these features as they get close to them.  Hold ArtemisPRO still and level – when swimming, the diver should try and hold the DVL horizontally level and avoid pitching and rolling motions. ...

  • Page 88: Using The Dvl

    4.4.1. Measured Altitude and Tilt Angle The acoustic beams can extend from the DVL by some distance (50-60m), so it is important that ArtemisPRO be held as level as possible for two reasons: ...

  • Page 89: Pitch And Roll Movements

    As the diver moves over the seabed, the Doppler Shift of the returned echoes is used to determine their speed. However, if the diver pitches and rolls ArtemisPRO (and the DVL), then the spots on the seabed illuminated by the acoustic beams will move very rapidly –...

  • Page 90: Calibration Procedure

    The calibration procedure is accessed from the “Compass Calibration” display (available from the Tools screen): To calibrate the compass sensor data must be collected by rotating ArtemisPRO about all three of its axis. To achieve this the operator could just randomly spin and rotate the unit, but the quality and reliability of the calibration may vary depending on which combinations or rotations, orientations and movements are used.
  • Page 91 Move away from any large metallic (ferrous) objects.  After pressing START, the operator should aim to hold ArtemisPRO steadily against their body in the six orientations that represent each side of a cube (top, bottom, front, back, left and right).
  • Page 92 ArtemisPRO Navigation Manual  After completing these actions for each orientation, the display should show a collection of ‘dots’ representing the sensor readings. These collections of dots should roughly have formed 6 circles on the “magnetic field” display in the roughly the locations of the black lines shown in the diagrams below.

  • Page 93: Magnetic Interference

    ArtemisPRO is being used. To account for this ArtemisPRO uses the divers latitude and longitude coordinates with the “World Magnetic Model” data to determine the magnetic declination correction that is added to the compass heading such that it reads TRUE NORTH rather than MAGNETIC NORTH.

  • Page 94: Navigation Display

    5.2. Selecting Navigation Markers ArtemisPRO will provide guidance to help the diver navigate to a selected navigation marker from the current Mission File. The currently selected marker is shown in the central part of the Status Bar at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 95: Clearing The Dive Track

    – these include a variety of supported formats such as Google Earth, S57 and S63 (if the optional licensing dongle is purchased with ArtemisPRO). For further information on the NavPoint software application, including use of S57 and S63 charting, please refer to the separate NavPoint Manual.

  • Page 96: Snapshots

    ArtemisPRO Navigation Manual 5.6. Snapshots At any point in time, the contents of the ArtemisPRO display can be captured as an image file and stored as a “snapshot” by pressing the double button combination of F1+F2. Snapshots can be viewed in the Gallery Display accessed from the Tools screen (double press of the Home button).

  • Page 97: Coordinate Format

    An incorrect salinity setting can cause small range errors in to appear on the sonar display, or positioning errors when navigating using the DVL sensor and dead-reckoning. 5.8.4. Coordinate Format ArtemisPRO can display coordinates in a variety of formats chosen using the “Coordinate Format” property in the System menu of the Settings display. Options include: Examples: ...

  • Page 98: Creating A Mission

    Additionally, chart backgrounds can be specified and the order of waypoint and target marker lists changed as required. Mission files are transferred to ArtemisPRO using the USB cable. For further details of the NavPoint application, please refer to the separate NavPoint manual.
  • Page 99 Divers can press ADD to append to the list a new marker at the divers current position. The new marker will be automatically selected. New Mission Files can be quickly created for training exercises using this method, where ArtemisPRO is carried in a boat to the required training locations (usually buoys and shot-lines) and ADD is pressed to use the Satellite Position as the marker location.

  • Page 100: Using The Navigation Bubble

    ArtemisPRO Navigation Manual 7. Using the Navigation Bubble After starting a dive (using the procedures and checklist discussed in the System Manual), the diver can use the Navigation display to get an overview of their position and their intended course and destination.

  • Page 101: Pre-Dive Checklist

    Navigation data is recorded into a Dive-Log file when the “Start Dive” procedure (discussed in the System Manual) is followed. Following a dive, Dive-Logs can be replayed on ArtemisPRO using the Dive-Log Manager Display (available from the Home screen), or downloaded onto a PC via the USB cable and replayed in the NavPoint software application.

  • Page 102: Further Information

    Navigation Manual 11. Further Information To account for the varied roles and requirements of different users, the ArtemisPRO documentation has been split into several manuals for each of use. This manual contains an overview of the operation of the whole ArtemisPRO system, while other manuals detail the operation of the Sonar and Navigation systems, NavPoint software application, or provide Technical Reference and Training material.
  • Page 104 Distributor… P/N: BP01077-4.5 UM-150-P01077-4-05 January 2017...
  • Page 105 ArtemisPRO NavPoint Software Manual...
  • Page 107 ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual Contents 1. Documentation ................................. 4 2. Introduction ................................5 3. Mission and Dive-Log Files ............................6 4. Using the USB Cable ..............................7 5. Getting Started (Home Display) ..........................8 5.1. Actions ................................8 6. Settings and Options ..............................9 6.1.

  • Page 108: Documentation

    ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual 1. Documentation For ease of reading and training the ArtemisPRO documentation is split into several sections: Covers the basics to quickly allow a user to power up ArtemisPRO, 1. Getting Started understand and use the interface, operate the sonar, prepare and dive a...

  • Page 109: Introduction

    Seabed/lakebed antiquities by marine biologists, archaeologists, sports divers, etc. Mission files are created prior to diving with ArtemisPRO and are used to provide guidance and location information to the diver during the swim, while Dive-Log files are recorded during the swim and allow data to be reviewed post-dive.

  • Page 110: Mission And Dive-Log Files

    Mission File. During the dive, the diver can select a marker from the mission file and the ArtemisPRO Navigation System will then use position data (from the GPS float) to provide real-time distance and bearing information, helping to navigate them to the target.

  • Page 111: Using The Usb Cable

    NavPoint Manual 4. Using the USB Cable To upload Mission Files onto ArtemisPRO or download Dive-Log files from it, you will need to connect the USB cable between a PC and the console. Full details of using the USB cable can be found in the System Manual, but in summary:...

  • Page 112: Getting Started (Home Display)

    ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual 5. Getting Started (Home Display) When NavPoint application starts, it will display the Home screen: As discussed in the previous section, NavPoint has two distinct roles; Mission Editor and Dive Log Viewer. The options available allow the operator to quickly perform the most commonly used tasks…...

  • Page 113: Settings And Options

    ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual 6. Settings and Options From the “Files” page, click the “Settings” button to display a window where program settings and preferences can be adjusted. 6.1. Coordinate Format The angular measurements drop-down list allows you to select the format that latitude and longitude values will be display in.

  • Page 114: Mission File Editor

    ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual 7. Mission File Editor When opening an existing Mission File, or creating a new one, the Mission File Editor display is shown: 7.1. Actions Home Screen Click this button to close the current Dive-Log file and return to the Home screen.

  • Page 115: Chart Tools

    ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual 7.2. Chart Tools Tools that are used to control the view of the chart are displayed down the left-hand side of the display: Show/Hide Layer Controls Toggles the layer control options on and off. Options are split into three groups: ...

  • Page 116: Editing Markers

     Waypoint - Waypoints are used to specify a search path/pattern and are connected in sequence by lines can be shown on the ArtemisPRO display to form a path for the diver to follow.  Target - Targets should be used to specify points of interest that the diver may wish to navigate to or be aware of.

  • Page 117: Diver-Log Viewer

    ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual 8. Diver-Log Viewer When opening a Dive-Log file from the Home screen, the Dive-Log Viewer screen is displayed. The screen is split into several sections; file actions and log-reaply tools are in the top left corner while displays for sensor data occupy the main central area.

  • Page 118: Dive-Profile View And Playback Position

    ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual 8.2. Dive-Profile View and Playback Position The dive-profile display shows the divers depth and their altitude above the seabed recorded for the entire dive. The start of the dive is at the left-hand side of the display, and the width of the dive-profile represents the duration of the dive, with the diver exiting the water (or stopping logging) at the right-hand side.

  • Page 119: Sonar View

    ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual 8.4. Sonar View The sonar display shows imagery recorded by the forward-looking sonar – this information is synchronised to the depth and navigation displays. Measurement Mode Toggles Measurement mode, where the user can use the left mouse button to drag a line between two points and range and bearing information will be shown on the chart display.

  • Page 120: Working With Charts

    9. Working with Charts The NavPoint software supports vector ENC charts in S-57 and S-63 formats if the optional USB Charting License Dongle has been purchased with the ArtemisPRO system. 9.1. Purchasing S-63 Charts S-63 chart files are encrypted, so in addition to the chart data files, you need a “Chart Permit” file supplied by the chart issuer.

  • Page 121: Installing Charts

    ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual 9.3. Installing Charts To install charts into the NavPoint application, the Charting manager must merge the chart data from the supplied charts source location (such as a DVD or USB drive) into the SENC sub-folder folder of the installation directory.
  • Page 122 ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual  Next, you’re asked where you chart permit files are. Click the “…” button and point the selector to location of a valid “PERMIT.TXT” file (this is provided by the Chart Issuer having been given the User Permit code that’s on the Dongle).
  • Page 123 ArtemisPRO NavPoint Manual  When complete, you should see the installed charts ready for use in the “Cell Manager” window:  Close all the windows and quit out of NavPoint.  Restart NavPoint (with the charting dongle connected) and the charts should be imported in their respective geographic areas, and visible as the zoom level is increased.

  • Page 124: Glossary

    NavPoint Manual 10. Further Information To account for the varied roles and requirements of different users, the ArtemisPRO documentation has been split into several manuals for each of use. This manual contains an overview of the operation of the whole ArtemisPRO system, while other manuals detail the operation of the Sonar and Navigation systems, NavPoint software application, or provide Technical Reference and Training material.
  • Page 126 Distributor… P/N: BP01077-5.5 UM-150-P01077-5-05 January 2017...

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