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Seafloor HyDrone-G2 RCV Quick Start Manual & User Manual
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1 Introduction
2 Equipment Supplied
3 Options for the Hydrone
4 Description of Components
Exterior
Access Hatches
5 Preparing the Boat for Transport
6 At the Job Site-BEFORE Going into the Water
External Assembly
Front Access Hatch
Rear Access Hatch
Adding a Hydrolite-TM to the Frame
Adding Alternative Equipment to the Frame
7 Arming the Futaba-RCU
Setting up the Boat
Setting up the Futaba RCU
Futaba RCU Operational Modes
8 Conducting the Survey
Conducting the Survey
9 Cleaning & Maintenance-AFTER the Survey
10 Troubleshooting for Commonly Reported Questions
Checking the Voltage Level of the Hydrone Batteries
Common Mistake #1
Common Mistake #2
Re-Pairing Futaba RCU
Maintaining the Thrusters
Hydrone-G2 ASV
11 Connect Hardware
12 Arming Autonav
13 Launching Mission Planner Application on Laptop
14 Setting up Survey/Waypoints (Wps)
15 Conduct Compass Calibration
16 Launch Vehicle
17 Contacting Technical Support
Hydrone Schematic
Top View
Side, Bottom Views
Fresh Water
Sea Water
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HyDrone-G2-
RCV™/ASV™
A quick start guide/user manual.
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©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017
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Summary of Contents for Seafloor HyDrone-G2 RCV
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Seafloor HyDrone-G2- RCV™/ASV™ A quick start guide/user manual. Page 1 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
HyDrone Schematic Top View ............................16 Side, Bottom Views ........................17 Sound Velocity Charts Fresh Water ..........................18 Sea Water ............................. 19 Page 2 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 3: Introduction
• Sidescan sonar • HydroLite-DFX dual frequency echosounder • SVP/SVS devices • GPS antenna • Acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) • Data collector Page 3 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 4: Description Of Components
Get it wet! Don’t run the thrusters at high speeds or for extended period out of water to minimize noise and wear. Rinse after use and clean out biofouling and debris occasionally. Rinse. Page 4 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 5: Access Hatches
Page 5 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 6: At The Job Site-Before Going Into The Water
2. Attach the GPS antenna on top of pole. Attach SonarMite echosounder to pole. Links to HydroLite-TM Quick Start Guide/User Manual Video—YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmnCkbmXiGI PDF Manual: http://seafloorsystems.com/support/software-support Page 6 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 7: Adding Alternative Equipment To The Frame
I. On the RCU, press and hold the button marked with a “+” sign. This will bring up the RCU menu. II. Use the button joystick to highlight “MDL SEL”. Press in the joystick to go to the MDL SEL Page 7 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 8
Start procedure over at step 7.4 II. VII: After port pontoon is correctly calibrated, then perform calibration procedures for starboard pontoon. Page 8 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 9: Conducting The Survey
Please refer to Section 7 Arming the Futaba RCU and please watch these videos: HyDrone Video User Manual https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGAuzAUgF34 HyDrone Troubleshooting Video Guide: https://youtu.be/HOdkXY_Ik7w Page 9 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 10: Common Mistake #2
1. Don’t run the thrusters at high speeds or for extended periods out of water to minimize over- heating and wear. 2. Rinse after use in salt water and clean out biofouling and debris occasionally. Page 10 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 11: Hydrone-G2 Asv
Turn AutoNav system switch to DOWN position—see Figure 4. Note: Start-up tune will play, followed by three beeps. Turn on both pontoon switches. Page 11 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 12: Launching Mission Planner Application On Laptop
Figure 5: Attach USB Radio Figure 6: Select COM port in Mission Planner application and Telemetry to the select baud rate. Mission Planner Laptop. Page 12 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 13: Setting Up Survey/Waypoints (Wps)
Figure 7: Click on Flight Plan tool (upper left of tool bar); Click on Home Location to set Home (right side of screen). Figure 8: Add Waypoints by clicking on the map. Page 13 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 14: Launch Vehicle
Switch Channel 5 to Manual mode (UP position) to control return of vehicle. 17. Contacting Technical Support: Phone: (530) 677-1019 Email: info@seafloorsystems.co Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Page 14 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
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This is a typical set-up for the HyDrone-ASV-G2, with hydrolite-TM echosounder. Seafloor Systems, Incorporate 4415 Commodity Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 · USA (530) 677–1019 | info@seafloorsystems.com | ww .seafloorsystems.co Page 15 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 16: Hydrone Schematic
Seafloor HyDrone-G2-RCV™ Schematic (Top View) Page 16 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 17: Side, Bottom Views
Seafloor HyDrone-G2-RCV™ Schematic (Bottom/Side Views) Page 17 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 18: Fresh Water
Seafloor Speed of Sound — Freshwater Source: UNESCO equation provided by National Physical Laboratory. Page 18 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
Page 19: Sea Water
Seafloor Speed of Sound — Seawater Source: UNESCO equation provided by National Physical Laboratory. Page 19 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
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Seafloor Seafloor Systems, Incorporate 4415 Commodity Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 · USA (530) 677–1019 | info@seafloorsystems.com | www.seafloorsystems.com Page 20 ©Copyright 2016 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. HyDrone-G2-RCV/ASV Quick Start Guide/Manual | Rev 09 Nov. 2017...
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