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1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Revision History Change Issue Reason for change Date Additions for 1100 Series Beacons and Sigma2, refer to DCR 1852 15/08/17 note. Addition to Section 3.4.1 Identified Beacon Model and 1501 22/07/14 Configuration Message, refer to DCR note.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents REVISION HISTORY ............................3 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE 1082 SMART SWITCH ..................6 2. GETTING STARTED ............................. 7 2.1 U ............................7 NTERFACE 2.2 C ............................
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1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for choosing Applied Acoustic Engineering as one of your subsea equipment suppliers. We hope you experience many years of reliable operational use from our products. If you do encounter any technical issues with any of our products then please don’t hesitate to contact our Technical Team via the following methods.
CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Introduction to the 1082 Smart Switch The AAE 1082 Smart Switch is a pocket size solution to configuration, testing and charging of AAE 1000 / 1100 Series beacon ranges. Main features are: - AAE 1000 / 1100 Series beacon configuration, including channel and depth telemetry transmission selection.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Getting Started 2.1 User Interface The Smart Switch user interface comprises a 2-way backlit L.C.D. and four stylised selection keys on the face of the unit. The Smart Switch does not include a power switch the unit is ‘always on’.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.2 Connector Panel A connector panel includes a DC input socket for the included 30VDC power supply unit, a 9-way ‘D’ socket for RS232 serial communication and beacon charging, and a reset button concealed against accidental operation.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Smart Switch Operation 3.1 Connecting to a Beacon Your Smart Switch arrives supplied with a Beacon Connection Cable for connection to compatible AAE beacons. Connect the cable between the Smart Switch connector panel 9-way ‘D’ socket and compatible AAE beacon 5-way MCBH5M bulkhead plug.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.3 Main Menu Options The Smart Switch menu structure has a top tier of 6 main menu options. Press for next main menu option. Press to select a main menu option: - Fig.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.4 Fast ID Beacon Quickly identifies a connected beacon model and configuration. NOTE: - This action is not required prior to configuring a connected beacon. Refer Section 3.5 for further information.
Beacon model, 1019D in this example. Enabled Options (only displayed for beacons with MCU firmware revision 4.00 onward) “OPT=1,3” Options 1 and 3 are enabled in this example. Contact Applied Acoustics for details. Configuration “CFG=AAE” AAE defined “channel” configuration (including Sigma1™).
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1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iXBlue (IXB) Compatible Configuration “IF=19.5kHz” Interrogate Frequency (IF), 19.5kHz in this example. “RC=00” Reply Code, 00 in this example. “TAT=020ms” Turn-Around-Time (TAT), 20ms in this example. Sonardyne Wideband™ (SWB) Compatible Configuration “QS=A1”...
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.5 Beacon Configuration Contains further sub menu options for beacon configuration: - Fig. 7 3.5.1 Select beacon channel configuration. 3.5.2 Check beacon battery voltage. 3.5.3 Check select beacon depth telemetry transmission status.
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1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Press to return to top tier menu option “Beacon Config”. Press for next sub menu option. Press to select a sub menu option. On selection of a sub menu option except “Channel”, if the Smart Switch is not currently communicating with a connected beacon, i.e.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On selection of a sub menu option, if the Smart Switch is not currently communicating with a connected beacon, i.e. is “Standing by”, the Smart Switch will first attempt serial communication with a connected beacon, indicated by a “Searching...”...
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.5.1.2 Sigma2 Quickset A user selection for AAE Sigma2™ “Quickset“ scheme is displayed: - Fig. 10 Change “Quickset” scheme. Select “Quickset” scheme. Press to return to the previous tier sub menu option “SIGMA2 Qkset”. Press to change the “Quickset”...
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.5.1.3 Sigma2 Channel Sigma2 Channel configuration consists of confirming a Wake-Up Tone (WUT), Interrogate Code (IC), Reply Code (RC) and Turn-Around-Time Extension (TATX) in sequence before selecting the confirmed configuration: - Fig.
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1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Next, a user selection for Interrogate Code (IC) is displayed. Press to return to the previous tier sub menu option “SIGMA2 Chnl”. Press to change the Interrogate Code (IC) 00 through 15.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.5.1.4 IXB Channel iXBlue compatible configuration consists of confirming an Interrogate Frequency (IF), Reply Code (RC) and Turn-Around-Time (TAT) in sequence before selecting the confirmed configuration: - Fig. 12 Change Interrogate Frequency (IF)
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1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Next, a user selection for Turn-Around-Time (TAT) with flashing cursor highlighting one digit is displayed. Press to return to the previous tier sub menu option “IXB Channel”. Valid Turn- Around-Times (TAT) are between 20ms (020ms displayed) and 200ms in 1ms steps. Press change the highlighted decimal digit.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Next, a user selection for Turn-Around-Time (TAT) is displayed. Press to return to the previous tier sub menu option “SWB Channel”. Press to change Turn-Around-Time (TAT) 62.5ms (062.5ms displayed) through 875.0ms. Press to confirm the Turn-Around-Time (TAT).
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.5.3 Depth Status A connected beacons depth telemetry transmission status and a user selection are displayed: - Fig. 16 Change ON or OFF. MDL=1019D Depth=OFF Select depth telemetry Depth Status Select OFF transmission status.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.5.5 MCU Firmware Version A connected beacons MCU firmware version is displayed: - Fig. 18 Press to return to the previous tier sub menu option “MCU F/W Ver”. - Fig. 18 beacon model and firmware version for example only.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.7 Trickle Charge Trickle charge a connected compatible AAE beacon. Trickle charge activation is controlled by an electronic switch within the Smart Switch, sourcing power for beacon trickle charging from the...
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.8 Fast Charge - A connected beacons selector switch has a dedicated position for fast charging. NOTE: Refer beacon manual for details. Refer Section 3.8.1 Fast Charge Activation Step 1. - For fast charging Model 1060 Beacons ensure Smart Switch firmware is V1.08 or NOTE: above.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ - Fig. 24 charge time for example only. NOTE: - Trickle charging is deactivated and serial communication with a connected beacon is NOTE: stopped on selection of fast charge main menu option.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.8.2 Fast Charge Status NOTE: The Smart Switch will not enter low power standby while a connected beacon is fast charging. After fast charge activation, the Smart Switch continually monitors fast charge status information from a connected beacon.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.8.3 Fast Charge Termination NOTE: - After charge termination, the Smart Switch will now enter low power standby mode after 2 minutes of no user activity. When fast charging terminates, the electronic switch within the Smart Switch will open, isolating the beacon from the 30VDC power supply unit.
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1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ No Beacon Fast Charger Status Fig. 29 No status! Refer 3.8.4 Halted 1h23m The Smart Switch does not detect fast charge status information from a connected beacon. Check the following: - ...
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1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Smart Switch Terminates Charging After Timeout Fig. 31 Timeout! Refer 3.8.4 Halted 7h00m The Smart Switch terminated beacon charging. The Smart Switch monitors overall beacon charging time. If the overall charging time exceeds a defined time limit or “timeout”, the Smart Switch terminates beacon charging.
Within the EU all electronic components and batteries must be taken for separate collection at the end of their working life under EU WEEE directives. Applied Acoustics as a manufacturer within the EU will responsibly dispose of any returned end of life Applied Acoustics components / batteries through a registered WEEE scheme.
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Spares The following spares are available from stock: - Beacon Connection Cable RS232 serial cable 30VDC Power supply unit (100-250VAC mains input) Mains lead (IEC) 1000 Series PRV Actuator 8. Fault Finding The Smart Switch doesn’t work, what can we do?
1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Transportation by Air NiMH Battery Pack These battery packs are not classified as dangerous goods for transportation by air. It is advised that any paperwork accompanying the Smart Switch state this clearly.
RS232 serial cable (1 to 1, not crossover cable). Instruction: 1. Connect 1082 Smart Switch to PC com port via serial lead. 2. Run “SmartSwitchProgrammer.exe”. The software will automatically start searching for a connected Smart Switch. (The software will automatically use the com port that was last used with the software, if this is incorrect, please select correct com port from the menu) 3.
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1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Program will try to detect a connected Smart Switch and display the current firmware revision. If the software does not detect a Smart Switch within approximately 15 seconds the detection will be aborted. To attempt a reconnect you may press the ‘Search’ button on the tool bar 5.
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1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual CHA-1082-8000/11 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Click “Yes” to confirm programming. You will be alerted if the version you are attempting to program to the Smart Switch is the same, or older, than the currently installed version 7.
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