IXSEA OCEANO 2500 S-Universal User Manual

IXSEA OCEANO 2500 S-Universal User Manual

Acoustic release

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  • Page 1 S E R A N U A L OCEANO 2500 S-Universal...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Transducer cap ............................28 7.3.2 O-ring seals ..............................28 ............................... 28 TORAGE ............................28 TROUBLESHOOTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT ..........................28 CONTACT ..............................29 This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 5 In order to avail itself of the present warranty, Customer must notify IXSEA of the defect before expiry of the warranty period and take all steps necessary to enable IXSEA to take the required action. Customer shall be responsible for the packaging and shipment of the defective product for delivery to the repair center notified by IXSEA, the cost of such shipment being borne by Customer.
  • Page 6: General Information

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION This manual must be carefully read and understood prior to using an OCEANO 2500 S-Universal Acoustic Release (ref. AR861B2S). The manufacturer shall in no case be held liable for any application or use that does not comply with the stipulations in this manual.
  • Page 7: Description

    M U _ O C E A N O 2 5 0 0 S - U n i v e r s a l _ U K 2. DESCRIPTION GENERAL PRESENTATION The acoustic release model OCEANO 2500 S-Universal operates in the low frequency range (from 8 to 17.5 kHz). It is mainly made of: •...
  • Page 8: External Assembly

    All standard mechanical sub-assemblies (tube, end plates, cage, yoke, hook) are made from URANUS 52N Super Duplex stainless steel. TRANSDUCER The acoustic release model OCEANO 2500 S-Universal is fitted with a standard low frequency (8 to 20 kHz) piezoelectric transducer with hemispherical directivity pattern. The main acoustic features are as follows: •...
  • Page 9 ΔT = 15195 ms ⇒ V_batteries = 9V and the acoustic release is not vertical Used in « Telemetry » mode, the TT801 remote control unit receives and displays these information. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10...
  • Page 10 The following parameters are factory-selected and cannot be changed by the user : • PFR = 8 kHz or 12 kHz (as expected by the user) • Pinger rate = 5 seconds. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 11: Power Supply

    100 release operations : R20 alkaline batteries LSH20 Lithium batteries At 20°C 1.0 % 0.49 % At 0°C 1.26 % 0.57 % This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 12: Accessories

    RS232 serial cable (ref. 9300142) • a configuration file ‘Conf_def.xxx’ (xxx = serial number of the equipment) to be loaded in the GUI This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 13: Operation

    Selection is made with SCROLL key and confirmation with ENTER key. The RECEIVE SETTINGS display opens according to the command type. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 14: Testing The Release Operation

    PINGER Rate: value in second. Check that the release hook is open. Note Hook assembly must be rearmed manually. See in 6.2.2 This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 15: Testing The Pinger Mode

    VERTICAL means that the main axis of the beacon housing is vertical, with the upper Acoustic I/O end cap looking upwards. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10...
  • Page 16: Deployment

    • Pay special attention to the fact that parts of the acoustic release made of UNS32550 Super Duplex material are isolated from any dissimilar metal. This could lead to major corrosion risks between the dissimilar metals. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 17: Attaching The Load To The Acoustic Shackle Assembly

    Check the position of the dog clutch before proceeding further. Dog clutch should be in the position shown on the picture hereafter: This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10...
  • Page 18 Rotate the ring / hook assembly around the axles (ref.: 910 1528) in order to engage the hook on the lever (ref.: 910 2922). This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10...
  • Page 19 While holding the lever in contact, fit the locking screw (ref.: 910 1662) and screw it up. This screw locks the lever on the “Dog Clutch” mechanism. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10...
  • Page 20 NB: Fit the locking screw with thread lock (neoprene glue BOSTIK 1400). Check, both visually and by pulling action on the hook, that the assembly is properly locked. End of procedure. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 21: Checking The Acoustic Link

    The acoustic release is now ready to be used. The mooring can be deployed in the water. The next section concerns the recovery of this mooring. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10...
  • Page 22: Recovery

    When the engine stops turning, a second acknowledgement ARM signal is transmitted to the remote control unit. End of procedure. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 23: After Recovery

    (sand, mud...). After every retrieval, clean the Acoustic Release. Follow the preventive maintenance described in paragraph 7.. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10...
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Using ALLEN key open the hook mechanism by unscrewing the locking screw as shown (alternatively open the hook using an IXSEA compatible acoustic telecommand unit) This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10...
  • Page 25 Using the opening /closing ALLEN key (ref FOKIT-B2S), unscrew the central locking screw located on the lower end plate (anticlockwise) until both end plates are disconnected (in case of firmly tightened This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10...
  • Page 26 Picture 12 Picture 13 Picture 14 Upper end plate electric Upper end plate removed. Lower end plate removed transducer’s plug This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 27 In case of no operation, check the new batteries orientation and state. (Report to operator’s manual for command sending and receiving.) This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10...
  • Page 28 Picture 19 Picture 20 Pressure housing back Conical sealing surface O’ring removal and On its cradle view (pressure housing) replacement This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 29: Operational Tests

    Proceed per pre-deployment checking described in paragraph 6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE After recovery, rinse the device with fresh water and clean the transducer cap as detailed below. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10 30•05•07...
  • Page 30: Transducer Cap

    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. This document is the property of IXSEA and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval Issue 10...
  • Page 31: Contact

    M U _ O C E A N O 2 5 0 0 S - U n i v e r s a l _ U K 9. CONTACT To obtain information on any IXSEA product, a general mail box is available with the following address: info@ixsea.com...

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