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iXBlue Octans Quick Start Manual

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Q u i c k S t a r t
G u i d e
Octans
S u r f a c e
N a v i g a t i n g & P o s i t i o n i n g

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  • Page 1 Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e Octans S u r f a c e N a v i g a t i n g & P o s i t i o n i n g...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FOREWORD OCTANS Quick Start Guide Objective This guide describes the OCTANS installation and the basic configuration. For more information, please refer to the CD-ROM available in the product package. It contains: • the required softwares for the use of the web-based user interface •...

  • Page 4: Octans System Overview

    Coriolis force correction for vessel speed. BASIC INSTALLATION: OCTANS + GPS This guide describes how to install OCTANS with a GPS. Even if highly optional, the use of GPS is convenient. Still no lever arm measurements are required.

  • Page 5: Pack Contents Verifying

    However, we recommend checking the equipment of the pack immediately after reception against the delivery packing list and that none has sustained damage. The below items are typical delivered. If you observe any non-conformity or damage, please inform the carrier and iXBlue without delay by certified mail, describing in detail the problem encountered.

  • Page 6: Installing & Connecting Octans

    Step 1 Place OCTANS on the mounting plate/surface. All inertial measurements are default performed with respect to OCTANS reference frame (P) defined in the figure below, it is not located at the center of the unit. OCTANS must be mounted on a rigid structure (plate) firmly linked/attached to the vehicle/ platform.
  • Page 7 Step 2 Fix OCTANS onboard using three CHC M6 bolts. ² 7.5 N.m Push For mechanical installation recommendations, refer to: • Inertial Products – Application Note – Mechanical Integration of Inertial Systems (Ref.: MU-MECHAAPN-AN-001) In case of optional interface plate, refer to: •...
  • Page 8 Step 3 Connecting OCTANS PC IP address is: 192.168.36.1 For OCTANS configuration through the Web-Based User Interface Ethernet Link Alternative Serial link via 41 pin connector Ethernet Connector Pin Definition Power Supply Pin Definition (Not included) 2015-08/MU/OCTANS/AN/021/Ed. A...

  • Page 9: Octans Starting Sequence

    Latitude has to be modified by the user (see page 10). Once this modification is performed, it is recommended to save it and restart the system. This procedure allows OCTANS to enter the correct latitude value as an input in the North finder algorithm as soon as computation starts.

  • Page 10: Launching The Web-Based User Interface

    Type the following URL • address: 192.168.36.1xx xx is the two last digits of the OCTANS serial number. For example: in the screen capture the two last digits of the OCTANS is 34 and the URL address is: 192.168.36.134 2015-08/MU/OCTANS/AN/021/Ed. A...

  • Page 11: Configuring The System

    Step 1 Choosing the language, if needed ²²²²²²²²²² Step 2 Configuring the network TCP/IP address change may require to change as well your computer own TCP/IP. For more information refer to “Inertial Products-Network set-up guide” document. Ref.: MU-INS&AHRS-AN-005 2015-08/MU/OCTANS/AN/021/Ed. A...
  • Page 12 Step 4 Restarting the system ²²²²²²²²²² As soon as you have clicked on the Restart button, OCTANS starts its alignment phase with the manually input position. During the initial alignment phase, the system should be kept static at constant speed and heading.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Mechanical Parameters

    CONFIGURING THE MECHANICAL PARAMETERS Step 1 Configuring OCTANS orientation with respect to vehicle ²²²²²²²²²² It is considered that the OCTANS is mechanically aligned with the vessel. However OCTANS can be mounted in any orientation and it is possible to align the output.

  • Page 14: Configuring The Inputs & The Outputs

    Protocol: GPS (standard NMEA) Protocol: GPS (standard NMEA) Physical link: Ethernet only Physical link: Serial only Transport layer: TCP client Serial parameters: 9600/8/None/1 (When GPS is acting as TCP server) Serial interface: RS232 IP: IP address of the GPS 2015-08/MU/OCTANS/AN/021/Ed. A...
  • Page 15 Step 2 Configuring the UTC input parameters for PPS synchronization from the GPS ²²²²²²²²²² For example, parameters of UTC: Synchro In: Pulse A Protocol: PPS Rising + Time (following the GPS configuration) 2015-08/MU/OCTANS/AN/021/Ed. A...
  • Page 16 Step 3 Configuring the Output parameters ²²²²²²²²²² User can freely configure each output. By default OCTANS is configured at factory to output: • Port A: HETHS_HEROT, RS422, 38400bds, 50Hz • Port B: HETHS_HEROT, RS232, 4800bds, 5Hz To select an UDP Protocol (User Defined...

  • Page 17: Contacting Ixblue Support

    CONTACTING IXBLUE SUPPORT Complete all the information before sending the mail to iXBlue support. 2015-08/MU/OCTANS/AN/021/Ed. A...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING OCTANS has a Built-In status and error Test (BIT) which raises alarms (through the color of the iXBlue Logo) and displays messages in the OCTANS User Interface. If you encounter problems when installing or using OCTANS, please refer to the following table.
  • Page 19 Refer to “INS-Marine applications, Web- based interface user guide” document” to get the explanation of the messages After clicking on “Contact No mail software is installed Install a mail software on the computer support” button, a message (Outlook for example) is displayed 2015-08/MU/OCTANS/AN/021/Ed. A...
  • Page 20 PERSONAL NOTES 2015-08/MU/OCTANS/AN/021/Ed. A...
  • Page 21 PERSONAL NOTES 2015-08/MU/OCTANS/AN/021/Ed. A...
  • Page 22 PERSONAL NOTES 2015-08/MU/OCTANS/AN/021/Ed. A...
  • Page 23 PERSONAL NOTES 2015-08/MU/OCTANS/AN/021/Ed. A...

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