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- Page 1 EchoBoat-G2- RCV / ASV ™ A quick start guide/user manual. Page 1 © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
10.0 FAQ & Troubleshooting ......................14 11.0 Technical Support ........................15 12.0 EchoBoat Warranty ........................16 13.0 EchoBoat Schematic ......................... 16 Page 2 © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your recent purchase of the Seafloor EchoBoat. The Seafloor EchoBoat offers dual-DC motors for ease of control and redundancy, non-corrosive materials, an integral transducer well, and multi-sensor payload capability. It allows the hydrographic surveyor to reliably and effectively tackle hydrographic surveys in shallow waters or difficult to reach areas when conventional survey boats are not an option. -
Page 4: Echoboat Specifications
Auto Pilot Module AutoNav Control System Embedded GPS and Compass Built-in Telemetry System Mission Planner Application PC Laptop USB Radio Telemetry Page 4 © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017... -
Page 5: Echoboat Assembly And Installation
EchoBoat Assembly and Installation This section provides a list of items included in the EchoBoat-G2-RCV, as well as instructions for properly charging and installing the batteries, the antenna mast, and omnidirectional antenna. Items shipped with the EchoBoat • Differential Thruster Motors (x2) •... - Page 6 To ensure the type of charge is LiPo BALANCE, press the INC button several times to cycle through charging options. Select LiPo BALANCE (see Figure 5-MIDDLE). Press ENTER. Page 6 © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017...
- Page 7 HOWEVER, it is up to the end user to ensure the settings are correct to prevent explosion or fire. Page 7 © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017...
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Page 8: Installing The Battery System Into The Echoboat
Antenna Mast, through the WiFi Antenna mounting point (see Figures 9, 10). Figure 10—Omnidirectional Antenna for a telemetry system. Page 8 © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017... -
Page 9: Powering Up The Echoboat
Futaba RCU Operational Modes Forward MIDDLE Neutral DOWN Reverse Also, refer to Section 10—Troubleshooting, for more information on the Futaba RCU. Page 9 © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual Rev 2 AUG 2017... -
Page 10: Final Steps In Preparation
Figure 13—Plug the Port and Starboard cables Figure 12—Attach the AutoNav Control Module to into the AutoNav Control Module. the marine board inside the EchoBoat. Page 10 Rev 2, AUG. 2017 EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. - Page 11 Click on the map to add Waypoints—see Figure 17. Click on Write WPs to upload to the AutoNav (right side of screen)—see Figure 17. Page 11 Rev 2, AUG. 2017 EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
- Page 12 Manually rotate the AutoNav Control Unit, around all axis, per instructions on screen. Note: this needs to be done outdoors. When Calibration is completed, the program will beep as notification. Click Page 12 EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Rev 2, AUG. 2017 Guide/User Manual © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 13: Launching And Retrieving The Echoboat
An inexperienced operator’s first response in an emergency may unintentionally guide the boat in an unintended direction. • To prolong the life of the batteries, accelerate slowly. Page 13 Rev 2, AUG. 2017 EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 14: Maintenance
Neutral not being properly set on the Futaba remote. § Propellers spinning at different speeds. § See section 10.1 to recalibrate the Futaba Remote Page 14 Rev 2, AUG. 2017 EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 15: Technical Support
Email: info@seafloorsystems.com Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Address: 4415 Commodity Way, Single Springs CA 95682 Page 15 Rev 2, AUG. 2017 EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Guide/User Manual © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 16: Echoboat Warranty
75 lbs. Seafloor is not responsible for loss of boat, instruments, damage to property, injury or death associated with the use of any of its products or products that may be included or used with Seafloor products. Seafloor does not provide any warranty for third party products sold by Seafloor. - Page 17 Page 17 EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick Rev 2, AUG. 2017 Guide/User Manual © Copyright 2017 Seafloor Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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