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ORIGINAL
USER MANUAL
CAMERA AND WINCH
REV. H
June 26th 2024

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  • Page 1 ORIGINAL USER MANUAL CAMERA AND WINCH REV. H June 26th 2024...

  • Page 2: Symbols

    Symbols WARNING! Safety symbol that implies a situation that may be dangerous or life threatening, serious (irreversible) personnel injuries or risk of reduced fish welfare or fish escaping. ATTENTION! Safety sign that implies a situation that may cause damages to the product or items in the product surroundings.

  • Page 3: Summary

    All types of AKVA SmartEye cameras are controlled by Winch, via AKVAconnect/Observe or by using the buttons on the winch itself. Winch is mounted to a CAP, which is mounted to the pen handrail.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Symbols ....................2 Summary ..................... 3 Abbreviations and glossary ..............6 Description of the components and its constituent parts ..7 1.1 SmartEye Modular Series ......7 1.2 FixPoint Precision .
  • Page 5 8 Producer and product identification ..........65 8.1 Producer: AKVA group ......65 8.2 Product identification .

  • Page 6: Abbreviations And Glossary

    Qualified Person who is trained in performing basic operations and maintenance tasks on the personnel equipment. Technical personnel from AKVA group who execute work and operations on the system are considered qualified personnel. Nm Newton-meter - unit for moment PE Polyethylene - thermoplastic material...

  • Page 7: Description Of The Components And Its Constituent Parts

    Blank module (replace P&T bottom) Illustration 5: Modular camera modules AKVA cameras can be controlled remotely from various locations such as a pen, work boat, control room on the barge, or via the Internet. 360-Degree Synchronisation Except for the P1000 (Fix point camera), all SmartEye family cameras are synchronised for full 360-degree vertical motion.
  • Page 8 underwater activities such as feeding response, fish behaviour and condition, and the presence of dead fish. Connectivity The camera system connects to the base station via a wireless CAP transmitter (Cage Access Point) or a Comm.Cab unit, ensuring seamless data transmission and control. Applications Monitoring fish behaviour and conditions in aquaculture, assessing feeding responses and optimising feeding strategies.

  • Page 9: Fixpoint Precision

    A CAP is a Cage Access Point, a wireless connection point device for the following products supplied by AKVA group: cameras, Winch V-series and sensors for mounting on the pen. A CAP consists of a top part, an extension pipe and a connection box, see illustration 9: IP CAP.

  • Page 10: Cap

    Table 3: Technical specifications, IP CAP Illustration 9: IP CAP Materials Aluminium, PC/Lexan, Stainless steel Size - WxLxH 711x436x261 mm Weight connection box 12.9 kg Weight extension pipe 4.35 kg Weight total CAP + pipe + Approximately 30 kg Allowed ambient temperature -100 C to +400 C Illustration 10: CAP connecting box inside...

  • Page 11: Cap Ip Camera Box

    1.3.1 CAP IP Camera Box CAP IP Camera Box AKVAconnect is a connection point that may be installed in the Digital CAP, for connecting Precision cameras. The box has four connection points: CAP/Ethernet, Camera, Power OUT and Power IN. The box transmits power to CAP and camera, and it also transmits digital signals between CAP and camera.

  • Page 12: Winches

    320x400x400 mm Voltage 110 - 240 V Buttons Connections Analogue temperature sensor Connection for sensors by AKVA Ethernet Power connection Weight 15 kg 1.4.2 Smartwinch and Smartwinch HT Smartwinch and Smartwinch HT are analogue winches compatible with both Digital CAP and Comm Cab units.

  • Page 13: Comm. Cab

    Illustration 17: Smartwinch HT Illustration 18: Smartwinch 1.5 Comm. Cab Illustration 14: Comm. Cab parts The Communication Cabinet (Comm. Cab) is a versatile connection point for cameras and SmartWinch or SmartWinch HT. It can be configured for either wireless or wired connections based on your specific requirements.

  • Page 14: Comm. Cab 2In1

    Table 7: Technical specifications, FixPoint Precision Power supply voltage 110 - 240 V, 1.8 A Power supply method 12 V, 16 A Average power consumption 1.75 A Operating temperature -200 C to +700 C (-40 to 1580 F) Operating humidity 5 to 95 % Waterproof rating IP67...
  • Page 15 Illustration 21: Comm. Cab 2in1 setup Table 8: Technical specifications, FixPoint Precision Power supply voltage 110 - 240 V, 1.8 A Power supply method 12 V, 16 A Average power consumption 1.75 A Operating temperature -200 C to +700 C (-40 to 1580 F) Operating humidity 5 to 95 % Waterproof rating...

  • Page 16: Rcbs Kill Switch

    1.6 RCBS Kill switch The RCBS System is a Remote-Controlled Battery Saver, that can remotely turn ON and OFF power to connected devices, such as the IP Comm Cab in the Modular Camera System. Illustration 22: RCBS Kill switch For the system to operate correctly, the minimum components listed below must work without being intermittent.

  • Page 17: Rcbs Kill Switch Master

    Illustration 24: RCBS Kill switch pen overview 1.6.1 RCBS Kill switch Master Table 9: Technical specifications, Barge Unit Illustration 25: Kill switch Master 110-230 V AC or Passive PoE 24 V Power supply voltage Inputs RJ45 - Network connection TCP/IP, SMA - LORA Antenna Connection, Power supply connector 15 W...

  • Page 18: Rcbs Kill Switch Pen Unit

    1.6.1 RCBS Kill switch Pen Unit Illustration 26: Kill switch Pen Unit Table 10: Technical specifications, Pen Unit Power supply voltage 9-30 V DC OUT1 (Battery) Relay 9-30 V DC 120 W OUT2 Relay 9-30 V DC 120 W Max. Power Consumption 20 mA Buttons for OUT1/OUT2 Bypass functionality to use in...

  • Page 19: Sap - Sensor Access Point

    This can be done by sending a camera to an AKVA service facility, or by ordering a new label from AKVA group. Contact AKVA service personnel for assistance with this.

  • Page 20: Warranty Protection

    IP CAP and Digital CAP: Sticker by the lower end of the CAP top, by the transition to extension pipe. See illustration 29 and 30. If a warranty protection sticker is damaged, a new sticker may only be glued back on by qualified AKVA personnel after a thorough product control. Illustration 29: Warranty protection CAP...

  • Page 21: Interaction With Other Components

    Network setup for cameras, winches and other belonging network equipment shall be executed by AKVA service personnel. If equipment is moved, it must also be moved in the network software, to avoid wrong signals, irregular transmissions and lost video images. This software network move shall also be performed by AKVA service personnel.
  • Page 22 Comm. Cab is attached to the pen by customized modular bracket sets, that are mounted to one of the pen bracket uprights. Illustration 34: Brackets for Comm. cab in plastic pens Illustration 35: Comm. cab setup installed on plastic pen Illustration 36: Brackets for Comm.

  • Page 23: Assembly

    3 Assembly 3.1 Mounting CAP IP Camera box in Digital CAP WARNING! Installation of CAP IP Camera Box shall only be executed when weather conditions do not represent danger of sea water splash on the electronic parts. To prevent moisture from entering the box, ensure that the Ethernet plug is properly connected after installing the CAP IP Camera Box in the CAP junction box.
  • Page 24 3. On the pen: Open the CAP connection box. 4. If the cable holders are attached to the CAP bracket, they must be removed to fit the box (see illustration 40: Remove the cable holding bracket). (For an overview image of the entire CAP box bracket, see illustration 10: CAP connecting box inside).

  • Page 25: Power To Cap Ip Camera Box And Digital Cap

    9. Double check that the plug contact sits completely aligned and straight with the coupling, by carefully moving the plug contact from side to side. See illustrations 46, 47 and 48 for correct and incorrect connection. Illustration 45: Ethernet from Digital CAP wired to CAP IP Camera Box Illustration 46: Correct connection Illustration 47:...
  • Page 26 CAP power is wired via a Power supply, that is connected to 220V power via the CAP IP Camera Box to the Digital CAP top. Procedure: 1. Connect the Power supply to power. 2. Connect the Power supply Power out-cable to CAP IP Camera box Power in coupling. The coupling is marked with 4 in the illustration 43: Connections in CAP IP Camera Box.

  • Page 27: Power To Comm. Cab

    3.3 Power to Comm. cab WARNING! Power wiring for CAP and CAP equipment shall only be executed when weather conditions do not represent danger of sea water splash on the electronic parts. The Comm Cab is designed to be powered by mains power or from the battery lead. Comm Cab powered power supply via a Power cable specifically dedicated for 110 V/230 V.

  • Page 28: Procedure For Mounting On Plastic Pens

    Typical connection: Illustration 53: Typical connection to Comm. Cab 3.3.1 Procedure for mounting on plastic pens The options to select metal brackets and handrail installation are available depending on the needs. Product design is a modular solution that adapts to customer needs. Illustration 54: Mounting brackets Comm.

  • Page 29: Power To 2In1 Comm. Cab

    3.4 Power to Comm. cab 2in1 WARNING! Power wiring for CAP and CAP equipment shall only be executed when weather conditions do not represent danger of sea water splash on the electronic parts. Comm. Cab 2in1 is designed to be powered by mains power only. Comm Cab has a built-in power supply and can operate between 110 V/230 V.
  • Page 30 3.5 Power to RCBS - Kill switch master Procedures for installation of Master unit on the barge: 1. Mount the Barge Master Box onto the wall if possible. 2. Mount the antenna to the top of the barge and secure it with the provided fasteners. 3.
  • Page 31 3.6 Power to RCBS - Kill switch Pen Unit Procedures for installation of Pen unit: 1. Mount the Pen Unit to the distance pipe above the existing antenna mount. 2. Connect the 4-pin male Amphenol connector to the solar regulator output. 3.
  • Page 32 Illustration 61: Operational setup Latest version, Version 2 Illustration 62: Operational setup, Version 1 User manual DOCUMENT NO.: REVISION NO: Camera and winch 10001026...

  • Page 33: Install Winch V-Series To Cap

    3.8 Install Winch V-series to CAP WARNING! Ensure that all couplings that are not in use are protected with plug caps. Due to the Winch V5s weight, a minimum of two people must participate in the installation process. Required equipment: hex key set 2 persons Procedure for mounting on existing CAP:...

  • Page 34: Install Smartwinch Or Smartwinch Ht On Plastic Pen

    7. Tighten all nuts to prevent the winch from sagging downwards on the upright, but not so tight that the mounting plates or brackets bend. Illustration 65: Fix Smartwinch to steel pen 1: Pen upright 2: Upper drum 3: Mounting plate 4: Lower drum 5: Mooring brackets with bolts 3.10 Install Smartwinch or Smartwinch HT on plastic pen...

  • Page 35: Mount Sap And Tap

    3.11 Mount SAP and TAP WARNING! SAP and TAP should be installed indoors. The connectors should point downwards after installation. Fix SAP and TAP onto a suitable surface, and so that the underside of the box, with cable ties and connectors points downwards. SAP and TAP must be placed high enough so that the light on the underside is clearly visible.

  • Page 36: Installation

    Network setup for cameras, winches and belonging network equipment shall be performed by AKVA service personnel. If equipment is moved, it must also be moved in the network software, to avoid errors in signals, transmissions and video images. AKVA service personnel will perform relocation in networks.

  • Page 37: Wire Digital Camera To Digital Cap

    Procedure: 1. Connect power cable to PWR socket outlet, see illustration 73: Socket outlets in Winch V-series. 2. Tighten the connection. 3. Connect the other end of the power cable to either a power cabinet or a T-distributor QPD inside the CAP; see illustration 74: T-connection. 4.
  • Page 38 Illustration 75: Camera wired to CAP IP Camera Box 1. PoE OUT - Camera wiring 2. Ethernet IN - CAP wiring 3. Extension pipe 4. Fixing point for tension relief 5. Tension relief 6. Camera cable Procedure: Camera wired to CAP IP Camera Box (The numbers in parentheses refer to illustration 75: 1.

  • Page 39: Wire Ip Camera To Digital Cap

    4.2.3 Wire IP camera to Digital CAP WARNING! Power wiring for camera and belonging equipment shall only be executed when weather conditions do not represent danger of seawater splash on electronic parts. Ensure that camera cables hangs loose if attached to the handrail or other parts that may move/twist with temperature variations or other environmental forces.
  • Page 40 Option 1: 1 IP CAP - 1 Modular camera Option 2: 1 IP CAP - 1 SmartEye Fix point camera Illustration 79: Option 1 Illustration 80: Option 2 Option 3: 1 IP CAP,v 1 x Modular camera & 1 Option 4: 1 IP CAP, 1 x Modular camera & 2 SmartEye Fix point Camera SmartEye Fix point Camera Illustration 81:...

  • Page 41: Wire Sap

    Option 5: 1 IP CAP 2 x Modular camera Option 6: 2 x IP CAP 1 SmartEye Modular camera for first IP CAP and 2nd IP CAP another SmartEye Modular or Fix point Camera connected from one PWR source Illustration 83: Option 5 Illustration 84: Option 6...

  • Page 42: Wire Tap

    4.2.5 Wire TAP Illustration 86: Connectors under TAP 1 = SAP/Camera 2 = SAP/Camera 3 = SAP/Camera 4 = SAP/Camera 5 = Ethernet inn 6 = Power in 7 = Ethernet out 4.3 Suspension for camera with Winch 4.3.1 Suspending camera with Winch V-shape suspension WARNING! Ensure that ropes from Winch V-series does not conflict with other equipment installed inside the pen.
  • Page 43 Winch V5 is delivered with the following rope lengths as standard: 55 meter rope on M1 and 110 meter rope on M2, see motor name in illustration 87: Motors in Winch V-series. These rope lengths are fitted to 160 m pens. For smaller floats, the ropes must be cut. Ropes on both drums are marked at 30 meter (from the outer end) and the rope must be cut before suspending the camera, according to the rope lengths listed in table 8: Rope lengths in Winch...
  • Page 44 7. Attach the rope to the camera by threading it through a. the mounting holes in the gyro ring (SmartEye Precision HD) b. through holes in black handle (SmartEye 360 Twin ULL). c. Attach the rope with Note that the yellow camera cable should point to the CAP box to which it is connected. 8.

  • Page 45: Suspending Camera With Winch V-Shape Suspension

    Alternative suspension for SmartEye 4.3.3 Suspending Smarteye Camera with Smartwinch NOTE! Due to the various degrees of movement in plastic pens, AKVA group can not guarantee that the suspension described here will be best in all pens in all locations. Suspension parts:...
  • Page 46 Illustration 92: Suspension parts a. Upper drum Horizontal rope b. Upper opening in winch bracket g. Single pulley c. Lower opening in winch bracket h. Safety hook d. Lower drum Elastic rope with loop e. Double pulley Procedure: (The letters in parentheses refer to illustration 92: Suspension parts.) A quick guide of this procedure is found in illustration 50: Sketch of suspension with SmartWinch.
  • Page 47 Illustration 93: Example sketch for steel (left) and plastic pen (right) suspensions Illustration 94: Fix the elastic band to the handrail User manual DOCUMENT NO.: REVISION NO: Camera and winch 10001026...
  • Page 48 Illustration 95: Quick sketch for suspending SmartEye with Smartwinch Quick guide to illustration 95 (all steps are marked with number in the sketch) 1. Fix 2 elastic bands to the handrail on the opposite side of the pen for where the winch is installed, as shown in illustration 95: Quick sketch for suspending SmartEye with Smartwinch.

  • Page 49: Suspending Smarteye Camera With Smartwinch Ht

    Suspending Camera with Winch V-shape suspension 4.3.4 NOTE! Due to the various degrees of movement in plastic pens, AKVA cannot guarantee that the suspension described here will be best in all pens in all locations. NOTE! A signal-colored buoy will float in the water surface and indicate the camera position in the pen.
  • Page 50 Required equipment: At least 2 people all parts from the delivery boat (if cart wheel is installed in the pen) NOTE! We recommend placing a few rounds of tape around the rope ends to prevent splitting. Read through this entire procedure before starting work. Illustration 97: Suspension details Procedure:...

  • Page 51: Suspending Camera Without Winch

    10. Twist the rope four times around the top drum. 11. Thread the rope out on the left side of the upper opening in the winch bracket. 12. Pull the end of the rope towards the loop in the other end of the rope. Check that suspension has acceptable tension and functionality.
  • Page 52 together with an overhand loop, see illustration 99: Sling. This gives 2 slings at 1 meter long each. Illustration 99: Sling 2. Fix the slings to one nylon ring each, as instructed in illustration 100: Fix slings to nylon ring. Illustration 100: Fix slings to nylon ring 3.
  • Page 53 7. Vertical rope suspension: a. Fix the bridle rope ends through the camera mounting holes (f). Use bowline knot. b. Even the length of both bridle legs with an overhand loop knot, so that the camera hangs straight from the top of the bridle. c.

  • Page 54: Suspending Other Cameras Without Winch

    4.4.2 Suspending other cameras without winch WARNING! Fix the camera suspension to the pen handrail before dropping the camera into the pen, to prevent the camera and rope from sinking to the bottom of the pen. The cable will be damaged if it is exposed to stretching forces. Always lift the camera using the winch rope and gyro-ring/handles.

  • Page 55: Function Testing

    4.5 Function testing After everything has been assembled, installed, suspended, and the power and network connection are made by AKVA service personnel, everything must be tested: 1. Check that all connections are made as planned. See available forms and plans/set-ups, and review them systematically in collaboration with AKVA service personnel.

  • Page 56: Use

    5 Use WARNING! Notify any personnel staying on the pen before running the Winch V5 from AKVAconnect. Winch V5 may be controlled with AKVAconnect 4. Smartwinch and Smartwinch HT are controlled with AKVAconnect 2. See the user manual in the AKVAconnect software for how to use these winches, how they can be used for the best possible monitoring of fish and feeding.

  • Page 57: Inspection And Maintenance

    5. Reconnect the camera to power as instructed in chapter Wiring. 6. Check suspensions and other belonging equipment to ensure that everything is OK. 7. Contact AKVA service personnel if the camera is damaged, and if service or further maintenance is required. User manual DOCUMENT NO.:...

  • Page 58: Take Camera Without Winch In For Maintenance

    6.2 Take camera without winch in for maintenance WARNING! Remember to thread the vertical rope through the nylon ring before attaching it to camera, when placing camera back into the pen. Make sure that the camera suspension is always fixed to the handrail during the moving process, to avoid the camera from falling into the net bottom.

  • Page 59: Camera And Winch Maintenance

    6.3 Camera and winch maintenance If parts of the camera requires replacement, contact AKVA service personnel. Weekly: Camera checkpoints (The numbers in parentheses refer to illustration 106: Take the camera up from the water and control for biological growth and defects in construction, domes (2 and 4), cable (1), gyro ring (5), copper rings (3), and other parts/components.

  • Page 60: Sap And Tap

    6.4 SAP and TAP WARNING! Maintenance shall be carried out by qualified personnel. In all cases of irregularities, please contact AKVA service personnel for assistance. Recommended weekly maintenance: Surface cleaning Recommended monthly maintenance: Check and tighten all attaching points Check blind plugs, replace if required/damaged Check cables and connectors.

  • Page 61: Suspension Maintenance

    6.5 Suspension maintenance Check ropes and elastic ropes in winch and camera suspensions for crossings weekly or more often if required. Pay special attention to crossings ropes when the winch is controlled/run from the barge. When hanging the camera suspensions, make sure to tighten until it hangs stable. Remember to consider ovalization and movements in plastic pens! It is important to check the suspensions often, and tighten as instructed.

  • Page 62: Inspection Plan

    If domes are too scratched that they growth. Clean the entire no longer are see-through, they construction with a mild must be replaced in an AKVA service detergent and fresh facility. water and a soft cloth. Check for damages in all components.

  • Page 63: Transport And Storage

    7 transport and storage 7.1 General Handle all parts of the equipment carefully. Ensure that no components are exposed to hits or scratching that could affect their quality or function. Plug caps should always be connected to connectors and cables when in use. If plug caps are missing, lubricate the connector with grease and order new ones.

  • Page 64: Special Cautions For Some Products

    Never carry or pull the camera by its cable. This can cause damage to both the cable and camera. If a V-series winch is to be placed in a new pen (or returned to the same pen), contact AKVA service personnel for assistance installing the winch and connecting it to the correct CAP (Winch V-series) and camera in the network.

  • Page 65: Producer And Product Identification

    We reserve the right to make errors in text and illustrations. AKVA group is not responsible for loss, damage and misuse of equipment or software that occurs as a result of using the user manuals, unless such liability can be anchored in an agreement with AKVA group.
  • Page 66 Akvasmart CAP CAP IP Camera box IP CAP Comm. Cab Comm. Cab 2in1 Akvasmart Winch V-series (V5 and V6) Akvasmart Smartwinch HT Akvasmart Smartwinch RCBS Kill switch w. Master and Pen unit Accessories, such as suspensions with ropes, elastic ropes, safety hooks, snatch blocks, nylon rings, and more, are included with the products.

  • Page 67: Revision History

    New camera: Precision P1000, including suspension. • Revised suspension of SmartEye camera with elastic ropes. • Content updated according to AKVA risk as- sessment of 07.07.21 and NS-9415: 2021. • Information on reasonably expected misuse has been added. • Warranty protection information has been added.

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