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- Page 1 This document is provided for viewing purposes only. Any changes to the text, images and technical information contained within are not authorized by AML Oceanographic Ltd. AML Oceanographic Ltd. will not be responsible for any circumstances that arise from such...
- Page 2 MVP OPERATORS’ GUIDE OM-09000-Z-04-004D October 2017...
- Page 3 WARNING - THE MVP SYSTEM SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY TRAINED PERSONNEL Winch hardware is microprocessor controlled with local and remote modes of operation. Ensure that personnel are clear of all moving parts (including boom) whenever main power is ON.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
THE TOW FISH ............4 FREEWHEELING IN MANUAL MODE ................ 5 AUTOMATIC PROFILING................... 6 MANUAL PROFILING ....................7 RETRIEVING AND STOWING THE FISH ..............7 MVP OPERATION QUICK START REFERENCE ........... 8 WINCH - D ................8 EPLOYING THE LAB – U .................. -
Page 5: Pre-Operational Instructions
MVP Operators’ Guide PRE-OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INITIAL STARTUP CAUTION: The Winch hardware is microprocessor controlled with local and remote modes of operation. Ensure that personnel are clear of all moving parts (including the boom) whenever the main power lever at the winch is ON. -
Page 6: Installing The Messenger
MVP Operators’ Guide conducted and marking the cable. The fish can then be recovered onto the deck, winch OUT cable until the mark on the cable can be viewed and install the messenger at the marked location. The third messenger is installed 3-5m back from the Dock messenger toward the fish; this messenger acts as a backup to the Dock messenger. -
Page 7: Operating Instructions
MVP Operators’ Guide Figure 2: Attaching the Tow Cable Messenger OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The MVP system should only be operated by trained personnel. Keep all personnel away from the winch during profiling operations. CAUTION: It is highly recommended to not use Freewheel Mode when performing stationary profiles (when the vessel is not underway). -
Page 8: Setup And Launching Of The Tow Fish
MVP Operators’ Guide 2.2 SETUP AND LAUNCHING OF THE TOW FISH Turn on the MVP Controller and start the MVP Controller software. CAUTION: The MVP Controller is intended to be a stand-alone, dedicated controlling device; when operating the MVP Controller software, close down any programs that may be running in the background. -
Page 9: Freewheeling In Manual Mode
MVP Operators’ Guide 9. If towing from the side of the vessel, attach a boom support stay and rotate the boom until there is tension on the stay. CAUTION: Failure to attach a support stay when towing the boom from the side of the vessel will result in system damage. -
Page 10: Automatic Profiling
It is recommended that a number of shallow deployments be performed to dry the brake. Observe the Tow Body Depth on the Strip Chart Panel in the MVP Controller software to ensure that the Maximum Depth value is not exceeded. If so, repeat the shallow deployments until the value is not exceeded (within 5 m). -
Page 11: Manual Profiling
MVP Operators’ Guide The MVP can be configured to profile continuously without operator intervention. It is therefore easy to become complacent with the system in Auto mode, so it is important to remember that it is a high-speed winch with a heavy tow body attached to the end of the tow cable. -
Page 12: Mvp Operation Quick Start Reference
OFF position for at least two seconds, this will allow the embedded controller in the winch to initialize properly. 11. The winch is now ready for deployments from the MVP Controller computer in the lab. OM-09000-Z-04-004D... -
Page 13: Lab - Underway Profiling
Main Operator Window. If not, check the settings in the System Configuration Window. 5. Confirm that the filename and path for the data storage on the MVP hard drive is correct. If not, change the settings in the System Configuration Window. -
Page 14: Emergency Manual Override
MVP Operators’ Guide EMERGENCY MANUAL OVERRIDE In the event of a control system failure, the MVP may not respond to commands from either the MVP Controller in Auto mode or from the joystick, remote control unit or remote pendant in Hand mode. -
Page 15: To Use The Emergency Manual Override
MVP Operators’ Guide A manual control valve with a lever is located to the left of the Main Control Box. This valve is normally disabled by closing the small ball valve just to the right of the manual control valve. - Page 16 MVP Operators’ Guide 11. Turn the Brake Release manual control knob clockwise (CW) snapping it out of its detent and allowing it to proceed to its neutral position. Ensure that the brake has been applied with the brake cylinder retracted.
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Page 17: System Stowage
The system should be covered with a tarp or something similar, when not in use for an extended period of time. Ensure the tarp is tightly secured to the system to prevent possible tearing due to severe weather (refer to Figure 6). MVP200 MVP300 Figure 6: MVP Cover OM-09000-Z-04-004D AML Oceanographic Ltd. -
Page 18: Contact Aml Oceanographic
MVP Operators’ Guide Contact AML Oceanographic Service To request an RMA or technical support Email: service@AMLoceanographic.com Phone: 1-250-656-0771 Phone: 1-800-663-8721 (NA) Fax: 1-250-655-3655 Sales For all general sales inquiries Email: sales@AMLoceanographic.com Phone: 1-250-656-0771 Phone : 1-800-663-8721 (NA) Fax: 1-250-655-3655 Website www.AMLoceanographic.com...
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