System Overview; Mariner Adcp Overview - RD Instruments WorkHorse User Manual

WorkHorse Mariner ADCP User's Guide
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System Overview

The Mariner ADCP system consists of a WorkHorse Monitor ADCP with
Bottom Track mode, cables, Deck Box, Mounting Plate, and software. The
Mariner system requires the addition of a Windows® compatible computer
to collect data.
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Mariner ADCP Overview

The transducer assembly contains the transducer ceramics and electronics.
Standard acoustic frequencies are 300, 600, and 1200kHz. See the outline
drawings in the
I/O Cable Connector
ADCP to the computer.
Beam-3 Mark
Urethane Face
set the transducer on a hard surface. The urethane face may be damaged.
– The standard WorkHorse housing allows deployment depths to
Housing
200 meters.
Thermistor
Pressure Sensor
(depth).
Transducer Head
mounted to the transducer head. The numbers embossed on the edge of the
transducer indicates the beam number. When assembling the unit, match
the transducer beam number with the Beam 3 mark on the end-cap.
– The end-cap holds the I/O cable connector. When assembling
End-Cap
the unit, match the Beam 3 mark on the end-cap with beam 3 number on the
transducer.
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Installation Guide
– Input/Output (I/O) cable connects the WorkHorse
– The Beam-3 mark shows the location of Beam-3 (Forward).
– The urethane face covers the transducer ceramics. Never
– The Thermistor measures the water temperature.
– The Optional pressure sensor measures water pressure
– The WorkHorse electronics and transducer ceramics are
for dimensions and weights.
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