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Launch Box User Guide
September 2020
Version 2.4

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  • Page 1 Launch Box User Guide September 2020 Version 2.4...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ..............................2 Important Notes ............................2 Specifications ............................2 Features ..............................2 Ocean Sonics Launch Box Quick Start ....................3 Assemble Launch Box Configuration ....................3 Connect to Launch Box Wi-Fi ......................3 Setup Hydrophone ..........................3 GPS Position Logging ........................... 4 Deployment ............................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The Ocean Sonics Launch Box is an easy way to deploy icListen Smart Hydrophones in the field. The Launch Box gives users the ability to deploy one or more synchronised hydrophones for up to 48 hours, with a Wi-Fi connection to your computer or tablet.
  • Page 4: Ocean Sonics Launch Box Quick Start

    Under Special Features ensure Sync In – Falling Edge is selected and Decode Time from PPS is checked. ii. If the Launch Box is in a location where it can receive a GPS signal, the Home Page should indicate the hydrophone is synchronising or is Synchronised to PPS (see below).
  • Page 5: Gps Position Logging

    2. Select the GPS Tab and click CONFIGURE. 3. Click Enable. 4. Click APPLY. 5. Click OK. Each time Logs are turned on and off (enabled / disabled) a new log file will be created. Launch Box User Guide April 2020...
  • Page 6: Deployment

    7. Turn off remaining switches on Launch Box. 8. Rinse hydrophone and cable with fresh water. If the Launch Box does not have power use the test cable instead of the Launch Box for shutting off hydrophone. Hydrophone internal batteries can be disconnected using the power down / hardware reset tool to retain battery at 100%: a.
  • Page 7: Gps Position Data Retrieval

    2. Choose a destination folder on your computer and copy over the log files in the log folder following the steps outlined for downloading hydrophone data. Clearing Log Files To delete all logged GPS files. 1. Disable GPS logging in the Launch Box web browser. 2. Click CLEAR_LOGS. Launch Box User Guide April 2020...
  • Page 8: Contact Ocean Sonics Ltd

    Contact Ocean Sonics Ltd. To download Ocean Sonics Software please visit: https://sites.google.com/a/oceansonics.com/ocean-sonics-resource-site/ Service To request an RMA or technical support Email: support@oceansonics.com Phone: 1-902-655-3000 Sales For general sales inquiries Email: sales@oceansonics.com Phone: 1-902-655-3000 Website https://OceanSonics.com Mailing and Shipping Address Ocean Sonics 110 Parkway Dr.
  • Page 9: Appendix A. Troubleshooting The Wi-Fi Connection

    If advanced Network Settings have been changed in a computer, it may be necessary to turn on Automatic DHCP. Windows 10: 1. Go to Network Connections: Control Panel→Network and Sharing Centre and click on the Launch Box Wi-Fi. 2. Choose Properties. 3. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 4. Click on Properties.
  • Page 10: Appendix B. Wi-Fi Network Settings

    Appendix B. Wi-fi Network Settings Checking Wi-Fi Network Configuration a. Open your web browser of choice and type in IP Address of Launch Box. [192.168.1.1] b. Type in default username and password on the web page and click SIGN IN.
  • Page 11: Configuring Network Settings

    Configuring Network Settings To change IP Address Mode to DHCP 1. Open Web Browser with IP address of Launch Box. 2. Sign In. 3. Click CONFIGURE. 4. Select DHCP. Launch Box User Guide April 2020 P.10...
  • Page 12: Changing Static Ip Address

    5. Click CONFIGURE & RESTART. Note Launch Box will restart, and communications will be lost. IP address provided will no longer be the static address, the address can be found by viewing the Network Connection Settings for the Wi-Fi. Changing Static IP Address 1.
  • Page 13: Factory Reset - Reset Button

    Resetting Wi-Fi A Wi-Fi reset can be done to recover the Wi-Fi network settings to the original configuration that was provided for the Launch Box. All Wi-Fi settings will be lost and restored to default. A Reset would be necessary in the following states: •...
  • Page 14: Appendix C. Marco Settings - Dhcp

    4. Click Send to Device and wait for settings to be successfully sent to the unit. 5. Continue this for each unit so they are all set to DHCP IP addresses. 6. Units should all show up green indicating they are ready. Launch Box User Guide April 2020 P.13...
  • Page 15: Appendix D. Launch Box Firmware Update

    5. Use the web browser to configure settings for deployment as shown in Quick Start 6. Web Browser can also be used to configure Launch Box Settings and set up GPS logging by going to IP Address: 192.168.1.1 (using the same instructions as above...
  • Page 16: Appendix F. Technical Drawing

    Appendix F. Technical Drawing Launch Box User Guide April 2020 P.15...

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