Xylem YSI rQPOD User Manual page 11

Modular remote survey boat
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8. Using the pen magnet swipe over the ARM logo on the rQPOD. The navigation lights will come on and the
thrusters will make a sound. Quickly check that the thrusters are working using the transmitter. Disarm the
rQPOD using the magnet.
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NOTE: Do not operate the thrusters in the air for longer than 10 seconds as they are water lubricated.
9. Place the board in the water carefully and keep hold of it. Use the magnet and swipe over the ARM position,
the navigation lights on the side of the rQPOD should illuminate and the thrusters should make a sound.
Whilst holding on to the side of the Torrent board do a quick check of the thrusters using the transmitter
before deploying.
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NOTE: The batteries for the rQPOD have a power-save mode to prevent them from discharging when not
in use. If the thrusters are not turning for 15 minutes, the batteries will enter a power-saving mode and shut
down. They will manually need to be turned back on.
NOTE: The batteries will need to be charged on a regular basis each month, even if they are not being used.
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