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Teledyne RD Instruments EXPLORER Integration Manual

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XPLORER
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NTEGRATION
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P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022)
© 2022 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.
www.teledynemarine.com/rdi
Information included herein is controlled by the Export Administration Regulations
(EAR) and may require an export license, license exception or other approval from the
appropriate U.S. Government agency before being exported from the United States or
provided to any foreign person. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.

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  • Page 1 NTEGRATION UIDE P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) © 2022 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. www.teledynemarine.com/rdi Information included herein is controlled by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and may require an export license, license exception or other approval from the appropriate U.S.
  • Page 2 Page ii EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Support link to download manuals or other Teledyne RDI documentation. Teledyne Marine Software Portal Teledyne RD Instruments Firmware, software, and Field Service Bulletins can be accessed only via our Teledyne Marine software portal. To register, please go to https://tm-portal.force.com/TMsoftwareportal to set up your customer support account.
  • Page 4 OTES Page iv EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Transmit cable 95B-6148-00 ExplorerDVL Getting Started A printed quick start sheet showing test setup is included. 70B-9001-00 Self-Contained EXP600 PA The Explorer Self-Contained DVL system includes the transducer and cables. 70B-9008-00 In-Line Self-Contained EXP600 PA 737-3055-005 Self-contained Pigtail cable The DVL PWR/COMM cable connects the ExplorerDVL to the computer and external power supply.
  • Page 6 The Teledyne Marine PDDecoder library is an open-source library written in C language to decode the PD0 data formats that are commonly output by Teledyne Marine/Teledyne RD Instruments ADCPs. The definition and details of the PD0 format can be found in any of the manuals under the section, Output Data Format.

  • Page 7: Connecting To The Explorer

    ExplorerDVL using 24 volts. It may be worth the cost of providing a higher supply voltage to achieve the maximum bottom-tracking range. The self-contained Explorer can accept custom power input with the inclusion of a custom power conver- sion board. Please contact a TRDI sales representative for further details on this capability.
  • Page 8 P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) ExplorerDVL Integration Guide To set up the ExplorerDVL: 1. Connect the Transmit and Receive cables to the electronics housing and transducer. Match the red dots to connect the Transmit and Receive cables. Input Power and Communications 2.
  • Page 9 ExplorerDVL Integration Guide P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) When the cable is connected without any lubricant, excessive force is needed to fully seat or remove the connector. This can cause several serious problems: • The neoprene rubber portion of the contact pin may tear from the metal pin. •...
  • Page 10 ) button. From the Break button drop down menu, select Soft Break (= = =). The wakeup banner will dis- play in the terminal window. ExplorerDVL Teledyne RD Instruments (c) 2015 All rights reserved. Firmware Version: 57.01 > Changing the Baud Rate to the highest baudrate: Connect and power the system as shown in Figure 1.
  • Page 11 ExplorerDVL Integration Guide P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) Testing the ExplorerDVL: >PA At the “>” prompt in the communication window, enter the ROM Test...PASS [ 3aad ] command then press the Enter key. This will set the RAM test...PASS ExplorerDVL to the factory default settings. FRAM test...PASS Receive Buffer Test...PASSED At the “>”...
  • Page 12 P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) ExplorerDVL Integration Guide >sr At the “>” prompt in the communication window, enter the command then press Initializing sensor 12 on port 3. the Enter key. This will initialize all the sensors attached. >pc2 NOTE: Depth sensor source currently configured to manual At the “>”...

  • Page 13: Mechanical Integration

    ExplorerDVL Integration Guide P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) Mechanical Integration Alignment The mechanical alignment of the transducer head is important to DVL data accuracy. Mechanically mount the head as close as possible to your reference point. You also must mount the transducer head as level as possible using the ship’s roll and pitch references.
  • Page 14 P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) ExplorerDVL Integration Guide Installing the DVL on the ROV Internal Clamp The preferred method of mounting the transducer is using a clamp that grips the beveled edge on the circumference of the housing near the end-cap. This feature is provided so that when a mating beveled feature is clamped to it, the transducer is forced up and into the housing.

  • Page 15: Electrical Integration

    ExplorerDVL Integration Guide P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) Electrical Integration Grounding Issues Multiple grounds connected to a vehicle hull or to a vehicle chassis can have undesirable consequences. Grounding problems can be avoided by implementing prudent grounding schemes. The DVL has three isolated grounds in order to achieve the desired performance levels of the instrument. The grounding systems are as follows: •...

  • Page 16: Acoustic Integration

    P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) ExplorerDVL Integration Guide Acoustic Integration The following items must be taken into consideration when using the ExplorerDVL. Flow Noise – Water flowing over the transducer faces increases the acoustic noise level, which in turn de- creases the operational range of the DVL. Flow noise can be reduced across the transducer faces by mounting the DVL behind a sea chest, fairing, or acoustic window.

  • Page 17: Ntegration

    ExplorerDVL Integration Guide P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) Operational & Setup Integration The following items must be taken into consideration when using the ExplorerDVL. Unfavorable Environments – There are certain environmental conditions where the DVL’s errors may be large or where the instrument does not function at all. •...
  • Page 18 P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) ExplorerDVL Integration Guide Choosing a Data Format Deciding on which output data format to use depends on the needs of the deployment. The following de- scribes the basics of the formats available. • PD0 – PD0 is Teledyne RD Instrument’s standard format. PD0 is a binary output format. It provides the most information possible including a header, fixed and variable leader, bottom track, and water profile information.

  • Page 19: Want To Know More

    ExplorerDVL Integration Guide P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) Want to know more? Congratulations! You have completed the ExplorerDVL Integration Guide. Read the following chapters in the ExplorerDVL Guide for more detailed information. Chapter 1 – At a Glance This chapter includes an overview of the ExplorerDVL features, options, computer and power require- ments, and connecting to the ExplorerDVL.
  • Page 20 P/N 95B-6146-00 (April 2022) ExplorerDVL Integration Guide OTES Page 16 EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.

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