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  • Page 1 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal RT961S-Mk2...
  • Page 3 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Copyright © 2010, IXSEA, France. All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, whether electronic, printed guide or otherwise, including but not limited to photocopying, recording or information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose without prior written permission of IXSEA.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    In order to avail itself of this warranty, Customer must notify IXSEA of the defect before expiry of the warranty period and take all steps necessary to enable IXSEA to proceed.

  • Page 5: Overview Of The User Guide

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Overview of the User Guide This document is the User Guide for the RT961S-Mk2. It must be read and understood prior to using the acoustic navigation system. The manufacturer shall in no case be held liable for any application or use that does not comply with the stipulations in this guide.

  • Page 6: Text Usage

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Text Usage bold Bold text is used for items you must select or click in the software. It is also used for the field names used into the dialog box. Courier Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the keyboard, the proper names of disk Drives, paths, directories, programs, functions, filenames and extensions.

  • Page 7: Abbreviations And Acronyms

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Common Interrogation Frequency Common Response Frequency Individual Interrogation Frequency Individual Response Frequency Minimum Detect Signal MFSK Multiple Frequency Shift Keying USBL Ultra Short Base Line MU – RT961SMk2 – AN - 001- A – June 2010...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Table of Contents .............................   OPYRIGHT ............................  ISCLAIMER ............................  RADEMARKS ............................  ARRANTY ......................  VERVIEW OF THE UIDE ............................  SAGE ..............................  CONS ......................  BBREVIATIONS AND CRONYMS ..........................
  • Page 9 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide IV.1 Setting Up the Parameters of the RT961B2S-Mk2 ..............15     IV.2 Testing the RT961B2S-Mk2 ....................15     RT961S-M 2 ......................16     PERATING THE Deployment of the RT961S-Mk2 ...................16    ...

  • Page 11: I Introduction

    Figure 1 – RT961B2S-Mk2 Release Transponder Figure 2 – Mooring Structure Compatibility The RT961S-Mk2 are compatible with • The low frequency IXSEA USBL system composed of the POSIDONIA acoustic antenna and the USBL-BOX electronic cabinet • The RAMSES 6000 positioning system Description The acoustic positioning transponder RT961S-Mk2 is an autonomous waterproof device.
  • Page 12 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Optionally, • It is possible to equip the transponder of a remote transducer instead of the integral transducer to ease the installation on board an underwater vehicle. • Different release hooks are available and can release from 500 daN to 2500 daN.

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS II.1 Mechanical Specifications II.1.1 ENERAL HARACTERISTICS II.1.1.1 “Bottom” Transponder RT961B2S-Mk2 • Depth rating: 6,000 m • Housing: High mechanical strength and high sea corrosion resistant Super Duplex Stainless Steel UNS 32550, see section II.1.2 •...

  • Page 14: Vehicle" Transponder Rt961Cs-Mk2

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide II.1.1.2 “Vehicle” Transponder RT961CS-Mk2 • Depth rating: 6,000 m • Housing: High mechanical strength and high sea corrosion resistant Super Duplex Stainless Steel (UNS 32550) • Remote transducer • CS (Light) release hook, rearming by the TT801 acoustic remote control or by serial...

  • Page 15: B2S Release System End Cap

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide II.1.3 B2S R ELEASE YSTEM The lower end cap is fitted with a release system. See Figure 7. It holds the internal structure that supports the electronic assembly. This end cap is also fitted with a screw opening system tightening together the two end caps of the RT961B2S-Mk2 through the tube.

  • Page 16: Ii.1.4 Transponder End Cap

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide The B2S releasing system is a complete unit, ready to operate, incorporating the elements described in the following paragraphs. It mainly consists of: • Two hook cheeks (ref.: 910 1537) fastened to the hook support (ref.: 910 1535) by eight screws (ref.: 910 2631).

  • Page 17: Ii.2 Acoustic Specifications

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide II.2 Acoustic Specifications The RT961S-Mk2 is equipped with the low frequency 7.5 – 18 kHz transducer. The characteristics of this transducer are: • Reception : 8 à 16 kHz • Transmission : 8 à 18 kHz •...

  • Page 18: Ii.2.3 Operating Modes

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide II.2.3 PERATING ODES The RT912S-Mk2 series unit can be operated in the following operating modes: • Remote control mode • Two interrogation positioning modes, Responder and Transponder modes • Pinger mode • Optional Pressure Telemetry mode II.2.3.1...

  • Page 19: Ii.2.3.2 Transponder Mode

    II.2.3.4 Pinger Mode This mode is available on all the IXSEA acoustic releases and transponders. The type of acoustic signal and the rate of transmission are configurable. The Pinger mode can be activated •...

  • Page 20: Ii.2.3.5 Optional Pressure Telemetry Mode

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide II.2.3.5 Optional Pressure Telemetry Mode This function is activated upon: • Transponder or Responder positioning interrogation. The pressure telemetry cycle is added or not after the positioning transmission depending on the status of the Telemetry mode (this mode is activated by the Telemetry ON/OFF command from the acoustic remote control).

  • Page 21: Ii.3 Electrical Specifications

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide II.3 Electrical Specifications Figure 11 – RT961B2S Electronic Board II.3.1 OWER UPPLY • Electronic primary DC power supply: 6 to 32 Volts • Internal battery pack : 18 piles R20 Alkaline or Lithium (option) •...

  • Page 22: Ii.3.4 Transponder Configuration

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Figure 12 – Remote transducer wiring II.3.4 RANSPONDER ONFIGURATION The configuration MMI software is installed on the workstation and can be connected to the transponder by two ways: • Internal serial link (request the opening of the transponder) •...

  • Page 23: Installing The Rt961S M K 2

    For that, you find a packing-list detailing all the shipped items in the shipping case. This packing list had been completed and checked for by IXSEA shortly before shipment. III.2...

  • Page 24: Iii.3 Mounting Recommendations

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide III.3 Mounting Recommendations Transducer When fitted on an underwater vehicle or structure, the unit must be mounted with the Position transducer in an upright position and there must be a clear line of sight between the RT961S-Mk2 acoustic head and the USBL acoustic antenna installed on the surface vessel.

  • Page 25: Setting The Rt961S-M K 2 To Work

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide RT961S-M ETTING THE IV.1 Setting Up the Parameters of the RT961B2S-Mk2 The RT961B2S-Mk2 unit is fully field-programmable. This is achieved by using the MMI configuration software. Refer to section VI for the RT961B2S-Mk2 configuration with the MMI software.

  • Page 26: Operating The Rt961S-M K

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide RT961S-M PERATING THE Deployment of the RT961S-Mk2 Setting up the Once you have checked the operating state of the RT961S-Mk2 (see section IV.2) you are mooring ready to set up the mooring. See on Figure 14 the structure of an immersed mooring.

  • Page 27: Fastening The Load To The Acoustic Shackle Assembly

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide • Make sure that the transducer is in a clear spot during immersion and in direct line of sight with the sea surface. • Noisy environment conditions alter the acoustic sensitivity of the Release Transponder and the receiving performances.

  • Page 28: Arming The B2S Releasing System

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide V.1.2 B2S R RMING THE ELEASING YSTEM Arming the B2S consists in locking the hook in a closed position. It does not require the use of the acoustic remote control unit. Procedure...
  • Page 29 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Step Action Install the release ring (ref.: 910 3234) on the hook (ref.: 910 2923A). Rotate the ring / hook assembly around the axles (ref.: 910 1528) in order to engage the hook on the lever (ref.: 910 2922).

  • Page 30: Checking The Acoustic Link

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide V.1.3 HECKING THE COUSTIC This last test of operation before deployment consists in checking the good operation of the acoustic link between the remote control unit and the transponder. Procedure Step Action First initialize the surface remote control equipment and the receiver mode as indicated in the corresponding User Manual.

  • Page 31: Recovering The Rt961S-Mk2

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Recovering the RT961S-Mk2 The mooring has been deployed, has been operating and now it is time to recover it. This section describes the procedure to perform this recovery. The acoustic release command is necessary for the releasing operation. It can be sent by either the USBL-BOX, the RAMSES 6000 or the TT801 remote control unit.
  • Page 32 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide If the reception on the remote control unit is not successful, check the code(s) and repeat the emitting. Otherwise check the following points: • The dunking transducer of the surface remote control unit does not bump against the hull of the vessel •...

  • Page 33: Mmi Configuration Software

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide MMI C ONFIGURATION OFTWARE The MMI configuration software performs the following main functions: • Interactive configuration of the RT961B2S-Mk2 transponders • Transfer of the configuration parameters to the transponder • Display of the configuration parameters •...
  • Page 34 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Figure 16 - RT961B2S-Mk2 serial cable Procedure Step Action Open the transponder. See maintenance PM03 in section VII. Connect the serial cable to the electronic board (on the J9 plug, see photo below) and to the serial port of the workstation.

  • Page 35: Vi.3 Mmi Overview

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.3 MMI Overview Main window Once the MMI is launched, by default the general status tab opens (see Figure 17). The main window is composed of several areas and buttons that are always present (independent of tabs): •...
  • Page 36 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide RT961B2S-Mk2 You have access to the configuration parameters by opening the RT961B2S-Mk2 Settings Settings Tab tab (see Figure 18). The RT961B2S-Mk2 Settings tab is divided in the following areas: • Individual Interrogation: •...

  • Page 37: Vi.4 List Of The Rt961B2S-Mk2 Configuration Parameters

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.4 List of the RT961B2S-Mk2 Configuration Parameters All the parameters, their values and units are listed in Table 2. The grayed parameters are only available in factory use of the MMI. Table 2 – RT961B2S-Mk2 Configuration Parameters...

  • Page 38: Vi.5 Configuring The Rt961B2S-Mk2

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.5 Configuring the RT961B2S-Mk2 VI.5.1 NTRODUCTION In this section, you configure the transponder with the help of the MMI software. The configuration is achieved by the following steps: • Setting up the communication between the workstation and the transponder, section VI.5.2...

  • Page 39: Vi.5.2 Setting The Communication Port

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.5.2 ETTING THE OMMUNICATION The first thing that you have to do to configure the RT961B2S-Mk2 remote control MMI is to set up the USB communication port through which the data are going to be transferred.

  • Page 40: Vi.5.3 Managing The Configuration

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.5.3 ANAGING THE ONFIGURATION VI.5.3.1 Loading, Saving a Configuration from a Disk Figure 20 – Loading and saving a configuration Loading Step Action Click on the Load from Disk button. A window opens allowing you to browse the folders.

  • Page 41: Vi.5.3.2 Resetting The Configuration

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.5.3.2 Resetting the Configuration Figure 21 – Selection Factory reset Caution ENERAL ESET BUTTON SETS ALL THE BEACON SETTING PARAMETERS TO THE DEFAULT “.profil” FACTORY VALUES F SPECIFIC PARAMETERS HAVE BEEN ASKED...

  • Page 42: Vi.5.4 Configuring The Interrogation Frequency Codes

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.5.4 ONFIGURING THE NTERROGATION REQUENCY ODES Here you configure the interrogation and response frequency codes. See Figure 23. Interrogation The transponder can be interrogated with an individual or a common interrogation signal Mode in responder or transponder mode.
  • Page 43 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Step Action If you have not disabled the transponder mode, choose the response signal CRF or IRF: If the transponder is tracked by a monochromatic signal (TONAL), click on the bottom of the vertical bar below CRF or IRF to have access to the single frequencies on the dial.

  • Page 44: Vi.5.5 Configuring The Blanking Time And Turn Around Time

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.5.5 ONFIGURING THE LANKING IME AND ROUND In this section, you select the blanking and turn around time. The Blanking Time is the time after the transmission of the answer to an interrogation during which the transponder is deaf.

  • Page 45: Vi.5.7 Configuring The Pressure Data Link

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.5.7 ONFIGURING THE RESSURE If your transponder is equipped of the optional pressure sensor, you can select here the type of communication link to get the pressure data. See Figure 26. In responder mode, there is a physical link (umbilical) between the transponder and the workstation and the pressure data can be sent via this link (Serial).
  • Page 46 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Procedure Step Action Browse in the list of commands and check the commands that are active. Look at the Active check box button. If the device that interrogates the transponder only receives monochromatic signals, click on the bottom of the vertical bar below CAF to have access to the single frequencies on the dial, click on the frequency of your choice to select it.

  • Page 47: Configuring The Pinger Mode Parameters

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.5.9 ONFIGURING THE INGER ARAMETERS The transponder can be set in Pinger mode by the tracking device. See Figure 28. You can configure the type of signal (PRF), its Duration and the regular time intervals (Rate) that the transponder is going to transmit once in Pinger mode.

  • Page 48: Vi.6 Testing The Rt961B2S-Mk2

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.6 Testing the RT961B2S-Mk2 VI.6.1 SING THE OMMAND TILITY Press the F1 key to open the Command Utility window as follows: Figure 29 – Command Utility Window Four buttons are present on this window. These buttons correspond to four commands that you can send to the transponder to test it before deployment.

  • Page 49: Vi.6.1.2 Displaying The Current Voltage

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide VI.6.1.2 Displaying the Current Voltage The Diagnostic button is used to control the voltage of the battery with the MMI software. If you click again, the voltage is measured and displayed again.

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide AINTENANCE This chapter concerns the preventive maintenance of the RT961B2S Release Transponder. The preventive maintenance operations described below mainly consist of • PM01: Washing after recovery • PM02: Opening the Release Transponder •...
  • Page 51 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM01 Page: 1/1 Subject: Washing after recovery Periodicity: after each recovery Duration: 10 minutes Equipment Fresh water, liquid soap for the transducer cap Precaution Do not use alcohol or petrol-based solvents on the neoprene casing...
  • Page 52 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM02 Page: 1/4 Subject: Opening the Release Transponder Periodicity: every time as needed necessary for changing batteries Duration: 5 minutes Equipment List of tools required: (those are normally supplied together with any instrument) •...
  • Page 53 Open the hook: Using ALLEN 5 mm key, open the hook mechanism by unscrewing the locking screw as shown (alternatively open the hook using an IXSEA compatible acoustic remote control unit) Store the locking screw in a safe place for later re-assembly...
  • Page 54 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM02 Page: 3/4 Subject: Opening the Release Transponder Periodicity: every time as needed necessary for changing batteries Duration: 5 minutes Step Action Open the instrument:...
  • Page 55 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM02 Page: 4/4 Subject: Opening the Release Transponder Periodicity: every time as needed necessary for changing batteries Duration: 5 minutes Step Action Remove the end plates: Gently pull on the upper end plate (transducer end) along its axial direction until you can access the internal transducer connector.
  • Page 56 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM03 Page: 1/2 Subject: Replacing the batteries Periodicity: every time needed see section II.3.5 Duration: 15 min Equipment 18 battery cells, D-Size, Alkaline or Lithium and one 9 V Alkaline Battery (6LR61)
  • Page 57 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM03 Page: 2/2 Subject: Replacing the batteries Periodicity: every time needed see section II.3.5 Duration: 15 minutes Step Action If necessary (but recommended any time the main battery package is replaced) replace the 9 V battery (6LR61) in its small separate box, located on the electronic PCB.
  • Page 58 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM04 Page: 1/1 Subject: Cleaning the O-ring seals Periodicity: Each time you close your RT961B2S Duration: 5 minutes Equipment Silicone Grease Precaution Replace damaged and scratched seals.
  • Page 59 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM05 Page: 1/3 Subject: Reassembling the Release Periodicity: after each opening Transponder Duration: 10 minutes Equipment List of tools required: (those are normally supplied together with any instrument) •...
  • Page 60 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM05 Page: 2/3 Subject: Reassembling the Release Periodicity: after each opening Transponder Duration: Step Action Firmly engage the upper end plate in its close position.
  • Page 61 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM05 Page: 3/3 Subject: Reassembling the Release Periodicity: after each opening Transponder Duration: Step Action Check after closing: Check operational tests. Check all instrument’s functions.
  • Page 62 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM06 Page: 1/1 Subject: Decommissioning Periodicity: every time you put the RT961B2S in short and long-term storage between two successive periods of using the B2S releasing system.
  • Page 63 RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide System: RT961B2S Preventive Maintenance Sub-system: none Reference: PM07 Page: 1/1 Subject: Recommissioning Periodicity: every time you put the RT961B2S in short and long-term storage Duration: 15minutes Equipment List of tools required: (those are normally supplied together with any instrument) •...

  • Page 64: Customer Support

    +1 888 660 8836 (toll free) for US +65 6747 7027 for Asia Contact IXSEA support for any request on technical matters related to this product. IXSEA customer’s support commits to provide a quick response to your query. MU – RT961SMk2 – AN - 001- A – June 2010...

  • Page 65: Contact

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Contact To obtain information on any IXSEA product, a general mailbox is available with the following address: info@ixsea.com. You can also contact IXSEA headquarters in France, or one of its representatives around the world:...

  • Page 66: Appendices

    RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide Appendices A. I NTERNAL CABLE FOR VIA SERIAL LINK RT9X1 Configuration Cable (RS232C) (p/n 9300214) Nappe 1 Nappe 2 Nappe 3 FTSH Serie 1.27 mm Nappe 4 Nappe 5 Nappe 6 Nappe 7...
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