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- Page 1 HydroLink ML2 Series, I-GPS/SPSx51 Wireless Data Transceivers Quick-Start Guide User’s Manual 4129 Avenida de la Plata Oceanside, CA 92056 760.754.2400...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Title Page Number Quick-Start Guide ....................... 3 Overview ..........................4 Section 1: Configuring the ADCP ..................4 Section 2: Configuring a secondary instrument ............5 Section 3: Remote transceiver setup ................5 Section 4: Base transceiver setup and system power up ..........8 Section 5: WinRiver setup .................... -
Page 3: Quick-Start Guide
IVERBOAT Using an RD Instruments WorkHorse series ADCP If this is the first time you have used your Oceanscience Riverboat system we highly recommend you familiarize yourself with the setup procedures prior to field deployment. Testing in the office can save valuable field time. While testing the transceivers in close proximity it is advisable to unscrew the MaxRad antenna from the boat. -
Page 4: Overview
4. Send the command CR1 to enter setup. 5. Find the baud rate on the table below that matches the baud rate of your Oceanscience HydroLink transceivers (Com 1 = 38,400 Kbps; Com 2 = 4,800 Kbps). Send the corresponding CB command. -
Page 5: Section 2: Configuring A Secondary Instrument
When you are setting an instrument’s baud rate you are setting its RS232 data rate. Note: If using an Oceanscience supplied instrument, the baud rate has been pre-set to the correct rate. When instrument set up is complete, install both instruments on the Riverboat (see the separate Riverboat Assembly Instructions for basic Riverboat assembly). - Page 6 Slide the GPS unit into the compartment and move the GPS to the far left inside the compartment. Place the Hydrolink Transceiver in the compartment on end (Fig. 4.) Connect the Data jumper cable to transceiver Port B. Connect the ADCP data cable to transceiver Port A (center port.) Next connect the stub antenna cable to the Hydrolink transceiver.
- Page 7 GPS Antenna Standard Crossbar: Attach the GPS antenna mount to the standard crossbar using the ¼ -20 x by 5/8 inch buttonhead screws with flat washers. Insert the screws from the bottom of the crossbar and secure in place with the nylock nuts (Fig.
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Page 8: Section 4: Base Transceiver Setup And System Power Up
Base Transceiver Setup and System Power up Attach the base transceiver to your PC using the cable supplied. Attach the base unit antenna. Apply power to the base through the black Kobiconn DC connector using the accompanying adapter. The base LEDs should all be red. Flip the toggle switch on the Riverboat to turn on the power. -
Page 9: Section 6: Connections And Wiring
Each unit of the pair (set) is programmed with a unique serial number ID. When using the cables provided by The Oceanscience Group, note that the 8-pin circular connector is keyed and will not align in any way except in the correct alignment. Once the keyway is properly aligned, the backshell of the connector should be screwed to finger tightness. -
Page 10: Section 8: Antennae Requirement
When configuring the instrument and application software to match the transceiver, the PC and instrument should be connected directly. If using a GPS provided by Oceanscience there is no need to change the baud rate as they are configured at the factory. -
Page 11: Section 10: Troubleshooting
If using a Trimble DSM132 and you experience garbled data or are having problems establishing communications with your GPS, you should restore the unit to factory settings by performing the following steps: • Press the v arrow 6 times. This places you at the Clear BB RAM? screen. •... -
Page 12: Section 11: Technical Specifications
This device must be operated as supplied by The Oceanscience Group. Any changes or modifications made to the device without the express written approval of The Oceanscience Group may void the user's authority to operate the device.
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