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Teledyne WorkHorse Deployment Manual

Teledyne WorkHorse Deployment Manual

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Information included herein is controlled by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and may
require an export license, license exception or other approval from the appropriate U.S. Government
agency before being exported from the United States or provided to any foreign person. Diversion
contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.
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P/N 957-6285-00 (June 2018)
© 2018 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 UIDE P/N 957-6285-00 (June 2018) © 2018 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. Information included herein is controlled by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and may require an export license, license exception or other approval from the appropriate U.S. Government agency before being exported from the United States or provided to any foreign person.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For all your customer service needs including our emergency 24/7 technical support, call +1 (858) 842-2700 Self-Service Customer Portal Use our online customer portal at http://www.teledynemarine.com/rdi and click on the Support link to download manuals, firmware updates, software, or other Teledyne RDI documentation. Page ii EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
  • Page 3: Preparing The Adcp

    PCMCIA memory card slots are available for all WorkHorse ADCPs. 97Z-8000-00 Marine Measurements This CD has PDF versions of all of the WorkHorse documentation including the WorkHorse ADCP Commands and Output Data Format Guide. Please read the manual! RDI Tools and TRDI Toolz Utility and testing software package that can be used to test the ADCP.
  • Page 4 Inside Housing 817-1067-00 Screw, Pressure Sensor Pressure Sensor For high pressure systems, see the WorkHorse Operation Manual, Chapter 4 for a list of the included tools and spare parts. Page 2 EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
  • Page 5 Many companies require that Autorun be disabled. Double-click on Launch.exe to start the browser on all TRDI software and documentation CDs/CDs. 4. Click WorkHorse to locate the documentation and software needed for the system. Registering Velocity When you purchase the Velocity software, you will receive an Activation code that unlocks the software.
  • Page 6 Tighten the bolts to the recommended torque value of 5.6 Newton-meters (50 pound-inches). For high pressure systems, see the WorkHorse Operation Manual, Chapter 4 for instructions on end-cap replacement. Page 4 EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
  • Page 7 PlanADCP, WinADCP, and the WorkHorse documentation. Check that the system is closed properly. For more information about installing the battery and system close-up, see chapter 4 in the WorkHorse Operation Manual. Page 5 EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
  • Page 8: 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: 1. Connect the system and apply power. 2. Start the TRDI Toolz software.
  • Page 9 WorkHorse Monitor/Sentinel Deployment Guide June 2018 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 Verify the wakeup banner displays the ADCP. Page 7...
  • Page 10: Planning The Deployment

    June 2018 WorkHorse Monitor/Sentinel Deployment Guide Planning the Deployment L A N N I N G T H E 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...
  • Page 11: Deploying The Adcp

    3. Click Tools, PC Time to ADCP. 4. TRDI Toolz will send the TS command to set the clock. [BREAK Wakeup A] WorkHorse Broadband ADCP Version 50.38 Teledyne RD Instruments (c) 1996-2010 All Rights Reserved. >TS 18/06/17 09:50:34 Testing the ADCP To run the Built in tests: 1.
  • Page 12 If the Depth sensor is not zero, zero the pressure sensor. 5. If a sensor fails, contact TRDI Field Service. See the WorkHorse 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 Monitor/Sentinel ADCP in the wa- ter.
  • Page 13 WorkHorse Monitor/Sentinel Deployment Guide June 2018 5. Tilt the ADCP. Tilt an upward-looking WorkHorse with a block under one side of the end-cap. A 35-mm block will give you an 11-degree tilt. Check the on-screen instructions to see if the orienta- tion is OK.
  • Page 14 June 2018 WorkHorse Monitor/Sentinel Deployment Guide Deploying the ADCP To send multiple commands to configure the ADCP and start it pinging: 1. Setup the communication parameters between TRDI Toolz and the ADCP. 2. Wake up the ADCP by pressing the button.
  • Page 15 WorkHorse Monitor/Sentinel Deployment Guide June 2018 Quick Review All maintenance items (as needed) were TRDI recommends that if you are having done including filling the pressure sensor trouble calibrating the Monitor/Sentinel with oil, zero pressure sensor, and compass that you move the system compass calibration.
  • Page 16: Recovering Data

    June 2018 WorkHorse Monitor/Sentinel Deployment Guide Recovering Data E C O V E R I N G A T A 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...
  • Page 17 WorkHorse Monitor/Sentinel Deployment Guide June 2018 Quick Review Download the data. Use TRDI Toolz or WinSC to download data. Check and process the data Read the Velocity Software User's Guide for information on how to check and process data. Page 15...
  • Page 18: Conclusion

    Chapter 4 – Maintenance This chapter covers Monitor/Sentinel ADCP maintenance. Use this section to make sure the Monitor/Sentinel is ready for a deployment. Chapter 5 – Testing the WorkHorse Use this chapter to test the ADCP is functioning correctly. Chapter 6 – Troubleshooting This chapter covers how to troubleshoot the Monitor/Sentinel ADCP.