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- Page 1 ATC (ArduSub Tow Camera) User Manual v1.1...
- Page 2 What will we do to correct problems? Spot X Underwater Vision will either repair the product at no charge, or replace the product at no charge. How long does the coverage last? The Warranty Period for Physical Goods purchased from Spot X Underwater Vision is one year from the date of purchase.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS General description of system................1 Setup.........................5 Enclosure and Sled Setup................5 Topside Setup....................12 O-ring Care......................17 Safety and General Care..................18... -
Page 4: General Description Of System
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM Figure 1 The ArduSub Tow Camera (ATC) (Figure 1) consists of: watertight enclosure (acrylic rated to 100m, aluminium rated to • 300m) housing on-board electronics; Spot X communications tether (with kevlar cable grip); • • Spot X custom tow sled;... - Page 5 HD, 1080P tiltable USB camera (f) • • current model (ATC 1.0) power source is dual 6S 3.45Ah Li-Ion battery packs (nominal 21.6v), connected in parallel for a total capacity of 6.9Ah (g) 4 pin bulkhead tether connector (h) •...
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Page 8: Setup
SETUP Enclosure and Sled Setup !!NOTE: ATC IS SHIPPED WITHOUT VACUUM PLUG OR SWITCH PLUG INSTALLED-FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND DO NOT IMMERSE WITHOUT SECURING THESE PLUGS!! 1. To install/change batteries, the rear end cap must be removed. Detach the shackle securing the light cables to the frame; these cables must be free when removing the end cap. - Page 9 Figure 5 2. When handling the electronics tray, avoid touching any of the electronics, and only carry the tray via the end cap/ brass standoffs. 3. Connect the batteries ensuring each battery connector is firmly inserted into the parallel adapter. Secure the adapter onto the battery using the velcro tab, and ensure the cables are arranged such that they will not get caught when reinserting the electronics tray (Figure...
- Page 10 Figure 6 4. Smear a small amount of silicone grease on the o-rings and reinsert the electronics enclosure. The best method is to brace the sled from the front and pull the end cap into the enclosure with a hand on each side of the end cap (Figure 7).
- Page 11 5. Attach the bare end of the vacuum hose to the vacuum pump. Attach the vacuum connector to the vacuum port on the end cap. Turn the battery isolator all the way to the “ON” position (the system should power on, with LEDs flashing and tones from the Pixhawk). Pump the enclosure down to a vacuum of 10 inHg and leave for 15 minutes (Figure 8).
- Page 12 6. Switch the unit off by turning the battery isolator to the off position (all lights should cease flashing) until setup is complete. 7. Remove the dummy plug from the tether bulkhead, and connect the rubberised waterproof connector, paying attention to routing the cable as per Figure 9 (cable must not be routed over the top of the uppermost spacer), and being sure to match the alignment pin with its corresponding socket.
- Page 13 8. Connect the strain relief tether to sled. For stock units conducting passive/very slow drop camera work, the attachment point shown in Figure 9 is an appropriate place to begin testing (note, customers using the aluminium enclosure should move this tow point forward one space).
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Page 15: Topside Setup
Topside Setup Figure 11 9. Connect the topside connector (Figure 11) to the communications box “SIGNAL IN” port. Connect the USB 5v to 12v adapter from your PC USB port to the communications box “12V IN” port. Once power is supplied, the LED should light up solid green. - Page 16 Figure 12 13. If QGroundControl is not installed on your computer, the relevant version can be downloaded from this link: https://www.ardusub.com/getting-started/installation.html During installation you should receive a message regarding the firewall; be sure to allow “Open source ground control app...” through both private and public firewalls.
- Page 17 Figure 13 14. Once the laptop is configured, power the system on by turning the battery isolator to the “ON” position. Be sure the switch is turned all the way clockwise to seal the o-rings completely. The LEDs should flash, and tones should play from the Pixhawk. Open QGroundControl and the live video feed and vehicle data should be displayed within 1 minute of starting up.
- Page 18 The buttons are assigned as per Figure 14 however these assignments can be changed in the joystick tab if desired (note, for stock ATC systems, the only buttons required are: arm, disarm, camera neutral position, camera tilt and light brightness).
- Page 19 NOTE: THIS SAFETY WARNING WILL ACTIVATE WHEN VOLTAGE DROPS TO 18.5V, AT WHICH POINT YOU SHOULD RECOVER THE VEHICLE, AS BATTERY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR AT 18V. NOTE: THIS SAFETY WARNING WILL ONLY ACTIVATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS “ARMED” (SEE GAMEPAD BUTTON MAPPING, FIGURE 14), AND IS AN AUDIBLE WARNING (ENSURE LAPTOP AUDIO IS ON).
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Page 20: O-Ring Care
O-RING CARE O-rings compress under pressure to create a strong watertight seal. It is very important that o-rings are inspected prior to each use to ensure: o-rings are clean and free of grit, salt, hair or other contaminants; o-rings are undamaged without any nicks, cuts or wear;... -
Page 21: Safety And General Care
• water; • don’t leave the ATC in the sun for long periods of time. Cover the unit with a towel or similar if it is in an exposed location for extended periods; if the ambient air temperature is particularly low, power on the •... - Page 22 Do not short batteries, puncture, expose to water or leave • unattended whilst charging. Batteries should be stored in a fireproof container or “LiPo bag” when charging and for long term storage; • use only a soft microfibre cloth to clean the dome lens; periodically check the integrity of penetrators on the end cap by •...
- Page 23 Figure 15 If you have any questions regarding setup or use, contact us at info@spotx.com.au...
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