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USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 Spoondrift Spotter. USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 What is included in this box? Spotter device. Spotter Toolkit, which includes: • 5mm hex key to open and close the lid of the Spotter • 4mm hex key to disconnect electronics box from hull • lanyard and magnet to switch from idle to run-mode •...
  • Page 4 Spoondrift Spotter. Spoondrift Spotter is an integrated solution for collecting ocean wave data. The Spotter platform consists of a globally-connected Spotter Device (“Spotter”) and the online Spotter Dashboard. The Dashboard provides access to real-time Spotter wave and tracking data, system status and alerts, data visualization, and allows you to configure your Spotter remotely.
  • Page 5 The Spotter is completely solar-powered so you don’t have to replace or recharge the battery during deployment. The solar-battery power system is designed to support Spotter even through higher latitudes and limited light conditions.
  • Page 6 Spotter User Interface Spotter ID number. 4mm hex screws to Space to add label (e.g. attach electronics box for contact details). to Spotter hull. Visibility LED. ON/OFF switch. User LEDs to communicate system status and indicate SD card cover to protect when ready to deploy.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started. How to get started with the Spotter platform? Set up your account and Spotter. p. 7 Set up Spotter device. p. 8 Deploy Spotter in the water. p. 12 Check your Spotter Dashboard. p. 13 Retrieve and Store Spotter.

  • Page 8: Set Up Your Account And Spotter

    Spoondrift at support@spoondrift.co. The Spotter ID number is also listed on the device and starts with SPOT-####. Click ‘register’. You will now see your Spotter listed on the overview page. The map will be updated as soon as the first data message is received, which typically takes 1-1.5 hrs from device power on.

  • Page 9: Set Up Spotter Device

    IDLE-mode - and you can switch between modes using the provided magnet by holding it at the designated area for 3 seconds. The Spotter device will always boot into the last mode it was in before it was switched off.
  • Page 10 Spotter needs to be switched into RUN-mode for deployment. • If Spotter is in IDLE mode, you can switch to RUN mode by holding a magnet onto the recessed area directly on top of the electronics box until the lights turn off. Or in case the transparent lid is screwed on, by holding the magnet onto the recessed round area in the lid for 3 seconds.
  • Page 11 LEDs for 3 minutes and then turns off. In case DC charger is connected and the spotter is turned off, the following charging light sequence can be monitored to track the charging status of the device. Please note that charging the spotter can take as long as 8 hours.
  • Page 12 In case that the system LED is solid RED, and this cannot be resolved by inserting a freshly formatted and emptied SD card, please contact the Spoondrift team. Solid red GO LED. Limited GPS connectivity. System may be indoors or no clear view of the sky. If outside, please wait a few minutes while the system establishes a connection with the GPS satellite.

  • Page 13: Deploy Spotter In The Water

    Deploy Spotter in the water. Activate Spotter in RUN mode Switch ON spotter and ensure device is in RUN mode. Ensure both system and status LEDs are green after ~10 minutes with clear view of the sky. Please note that user LEDs timeout after 60 minutes to save power.

  • Page 14: Check Your Spotter Dashboard

    Login to your account. Visit https://spoondriftspotter.co/ to login to your user account. Once you are logged in you are on the overview page. If your Spotter has been deployed, it will show as a pulsing dot on the map. In that case, Spotter is set up properly and you can access your data.

  • Page 15: Retrieve And Store Spotter

    If you plan to store Spotter for a longer period of time, please see the ‘Notes on lithium battery use and storage’ below. If you plan to deploy after a prolonged storage, we recommend that you use the included wall charger to fully charge the Spotter before deployment.
  • Page 16 Spotter device with care to prevent any possible damage to the electronics and battery pack. For prolonged storage (longer than a week), the Spotter device should ideally be stored in a cool (< 25C) and dry area with the battery at a medium charge, Lithium-Ion battery packs stored at or near full charge for extended periods of time can experience a reduction in battery capacity.
  • Page 17 Spotter Measurements. Currently Spotter has two different run modes enabled: Waves mode and Track mode. These two run modes can be accessed remotely through the online Dashboard. Waves mode is the default and will likely be the mode that is used most of the time. In Track mode, the system will provide faster position updates (e.g.
  • Page 18 These positional updates can be visualized on the integrated map interface on the Dashboard. The main purpose of this mode is to track a Spotter and get rapid positional updates for retrieval, which also implies that you will use about 4x more Iridium credits while Spotter is in Track mode.
  • Page 19 Applications Free-drifting: Spotter measures waves, position and surface currents, designed to operate in any current speed. Moored: Spotter measures waves and position. Onboard Data Analysis Spectral output Function of frequency: variance density spectrum, directional moments, mean direction, directional spreading.
  • Page 20 Power, System Upgrade and Monitoring Primary power source Solar Powered, 5x 2 Watt, 6 Volt solar panels Battery Lithium-ion, capacity 11,200 mAh, 3.7 V (rechargeable) Firmware Upgrade Standard micro-USB connector (cable included) System monitoring Internal temperature, humidity, and solar charging monitored for system health and included in status update.
  • Page 21 Product Specification. Dimensions and Weight Weight Total weight 5.4 kg (12 lbs), excludes external ballast chain Dimensions Width 42 cm (16.4”), height 31 cm (12.2”). 42 cm (16.4”)
  • Page 22 “Spoondrift” and “Spotter” are trademarks belonging to Spoondrift Technologies, Inc (“Spoondrift”). All other related designs, text, graphics, pictures, videos, or any other proprietary intellectual property included with this purchase are the property of Spoondrift or its vendors or licensors. Terms and Policies...
  • Page 23 Changes or modifications next expressly approved by Spoondrift could void your warranty and your authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 24 Do not drop Spotter onto hard surfaces or subject the Spotter to extreme temperatures (below -20C or above 45C) or fire as doing so may damage the Spotter or its battery. Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
  • Page 25 Spoondrift Technologies, Inc. PO Box 1533 El Granada, CA 94018-1533 email support@spoondrift.co phone +1 (650) 761-1561 visit www.spoondrift.co Copyright 2017, Spoondrift Technologies, Inc. Version: ENG-201709...