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RAPID
D
EPLOYMENT
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.
CAST™
G
UIDE
P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022)
© 2022 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.
P/N 95L-6204-00 (November 2018)
© 2018 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.
www.teledynemarine.com/rdi

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  • Page 1 EPLOYMENT UIDE P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) © 2022 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. P/N 95L-6204-00 (November 2018) © 2018 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. Information included herein is controlled by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and may www.teledynemarine.com/rdi...
  • Page 2 Page ii EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CAST I ........................4 RAPID NSTALLATION VERVIEW rapidCAST Cable Connections (Small Vessels) ....................5 Installing rapidCAST Interface Software ....................... 6 Power up Sequence ............................. 7 Lockout Procedure ............................7 Line Routing Procedure ..........................8 Installing and Connecting the Probe ......................9 ............................10...
  • Page 4 (this can take up to 24 hours). Once you have secured an account, use the Teledyne Marine software portal to access this data with your unique username and password.

  • Page 5: Preparing The Rapidcast

    R E P A R I N G T H E R A P I D I N C L U D E S T H E F O L L O W I N G S T E P S Check you have all the rapidCAST parts rapidCAST Contents...
  • Page 6 P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) rapidCAST Deployment Guide 6001752: CASE, TRANSIT, RCAST, WINCH with contents 6001754: CASE, TRANSIT, RCAST, CONTROL MODULE with contents 9002104: CASE, TRANSIT, RCAST, DAVIT The sound velocity probe (or probes) is shipped in a separate case with the options selected on the order.
  • Page 7 Deployment Guide P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) Quick Review Check that you have all the rapidCAST If you are missing parts, contact Teledyne RD Instruments support or call parts. rdifs@teledyne.com +1 (858) 842-2700. Software, documentation, and training You can download the documentation and videos from our online customer portal at videos are available for download.

  • Page 8: Rapidcast Installation Overview

    N S T A L L I N G T H E R A P I D I N C L U D E S T H E F O L L O W I N G S T E P S rapidCAST Cable Connections (Small Vessels) Installing the rapidCAST Interface Software...

  • Page 9: Rapidcast Cable Connections (Small Vessels)

    Deployment Guide P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) rapidCAST Cable Connections (Small Vessels) Depending on the distance between the Control Module and Interface Module, use either the Omni or Patch antenna. Use the Omni Antenna when the distance between the Interface Module and Control Mod- ule is less than 10 meters;...

  • Page 10: Installing Rapidcast Interface Software

    In the example below, COM13 and COM14 are added when the PC is connected to the Control USB port. 4. Start the RapidCAST Interface software. On the top menu, click Comms. Assign COM13 for Te- lemetry and COM14 for Control.

  • Page 11: Power Up Sequence

    Deployment Guide P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) Power up Sequence To power on the system: 1. Check that the Main Power Switch is set to OFF position (down) 2. Control Switch set to PC Control 3. Brake, Processor, and Motor Driver Switches are powered ON (up) 4.

  • Page 12: Line Routing Procedure

    P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) rapidCAST Deployment Guide Line Routing Procedure IMPORTANT! Follow the lockout procedure before routing the line. Before routing the line, remove the short section of Duct Tape that is securing the line to the spool. The spools are shipped with the line secured to the spool. Removal of the middle cover may be necessary.

  • Page 13: Installing And Connecting The Probe

    The orange buoyancy tailspool module has a maximum depth rating of 100 meters. If you are deploying deeper than 100 meters, switch to the plain tailspool. Quick Review Check the rapidCAST is installed properly Follow the instructions in the rapidCAST User’s Guide, Installation chapter Page 9 EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.

  • Page 14: Pre-Deployment Setup

    Use the Pre-Cast checklist before the first cast Use the During Operation checklist on every cast This deployment guide is only an overview of the steps required for rapidCAST setup. Please read the rapidCAST Guide! Page 10 EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.

  • Page 15: Pre-Deployment Checklist

    Verify Basic Motion Functionality When the joystick is not actively being used, the toggle switch should be set to PC Con- trol to properly engage the brake. Note that the rapidCAST may creep (slowly moving cable in/out) in the Local Control position.

  • Page 16: Pre-Cast Checklist

    P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) rapidCAST Deployment Guide Pre-Cast Checklist Follow the instructions in the rapidCAST User’s Guide, Initial Setup chapter. Check Description  Line is routed correctly through LevelWind, tension arm, and pulley block.  Line is tight on the spool and not tangled or buried below the surface layer of the spool.

  • Page 17: During Operation Checklist

    Deployment Guide P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) During Operation Checklist Follow the instructions in the rapidCAST User’s Guide, Performing Your First Cast chapter. Check Description  During intensive surveys, the probe loop splice should be replaced daily  The entire line section should be replaced after 1000 casts as a preventative measure.

  • Page 18: Performing Casts

    P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) rapidCAST Deployment Guide Quick Review Use the Pre-Deployment and Pre-Cast Follow the instructions in the rapidCAST User’s Guide, Initial Setup chapter Checklists Use the During Operation and After Follow the instructions in the rapidCAST User’s Guide, Performing Your First Cast chapter...

  • Page 19: Step 2 - Set Target Depth

    Swing the tension arm slowly through its full range of motion and verify that at no point does If these conditions are not met, DO NOT DEPLOY the rapidCAST. Refer the reading report less than 0 or greater than to the rapidCAST Guide Maintenance Procedures section.

  • Page 20: Step 3 - Set Parameters

    Step 4 – Move to Point Launch Move the boat forward at the desired survey speed. Click the Start button. Watch the video showing a rapidCAST deployment. When Auto Repeat is checked, once the start button is checked, the deployment sequence will automatically repeat at the conclusion of each cast until Auto Repeat is unchecked.

  • Page 21: Step 5 - Tension Controlled Payout

    Deployment Guide P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) Step 5 – Tension Controlled Payout Observe the progress bar as each step is completed. Observe the winch tension control arm and line Step 6 – Move to Point Recovery Observe probe as it is rapidly retrieved to the Recovery position.

  • Page 22: Step 7 - Move To Point Comm

    2, use an offset for the next cast. When Auto Repeat is checked, set the final Hold Position long enough for the probe to download data. The rapidCAST will start another cast until Auto Repeat is unchecked. Complete That’s it! You completed a cast.

  • Page 23: Conclusion

    Deployment Guide P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) Conclusion Congratulations! You have completed the rapidCAST Deployment Guide. Read the following chapters in the rapidCAST User’s Guide for more detailed information. C A S T O A P I D P E R A T I O N...
  • Page 24 Click on http://www.teledynemarine.com/rdi. the Support link, Manuals and Guides to download the manuals and videos. RapidCAST Interface Software and the USB RS-485 Driver are available on https://tm-portal.force.com/TMsoftwareportal This deployment guide is only an overview of the steps required for rapidCAST setup.
  • Page 25 Deployment Guide P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) OTES Page 21 EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
  • Page 26 P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022) rapidCAST Deployment Guide OTES Page 22 EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.

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