iXBlue OCTANS NANO User manual

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OCTANS NANO

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FOREWORD
OCTANS NANO Quick Start Guide
Objective
This guide describes the OCTANS NANO installation and the basic configuration.
For more information, please refer to the CD-ROM available in the product package. It contains:
the required softwares for the use of the web-based user interface
the full user manuals to get detailed technical information about the product, including product
specifications/performances. These documents will help you configuring and operating the product in specific
installation or applications.
Contents
OCTANS NANO SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................2
TYPICAL ROV INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................................................2
PACK CONTENTS VERIFYING ...........................................................................................................................................3
INSTALLING & CONNECTING OCTANS NANO ..................................................................................................................4
LAUNCHING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE...........................................................................................................8
CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM.............................................................................................................................................9
CONFIGURING THE MECHANICAL PARAMETERS..........................................................................................................11
OPERATING OCTANS NANO ...........................................................................................................................................13
CONTACTING IXBLUE SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................................................16

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OCTANS NANO SYSTEM OVERVIEW
OCTANS NANO is a 4,000m depth rated fiber-optic gyrocompass and Attitude sensor for subsea applications such as
ROV or any subsea vehicle navigation as well as attitude monitoring of subsea structures. OCTANS NANO provides
true heading, roll, pitch, as well as heading, roll and pitch rates of turns and accelerations even in highly dynamic
and harsh environments.
TYPICAL ROV INSTALLATION
This guide describes how to install OCTANS NANO for ROV navigation. No lever arm measurements are required.
OCTANS NANO being versatile, you have to define its configuration to insure optimal operation.

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PACK CONTENTS VERIFYING
You will find in the shipping case a Packing List detailing all the items delivered.
However, we recommend checking the equipment of the pack immediately after reception against the delivery
packing list and that none has sustained damage. The below items are typical and optional.
If you observe any non-conformity or damage, please inform the carrier and iXBlue without delay by certified mail,
describing in detail the problem encountered.
OCTANS NANO
O-Ring kit
Pressure cap
Power supply converter
Tool –O-Ring insertion
Cable AC cord
1
2
3
7
Seacon 26 pin pigtail
8
Setup & Config cable
4
5
6
Certificate documents

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INSTALLING & CONNECTING OCTANS NANO
OCTANS NANO has to be aligned either with vessel/ROV reference frame either with imagery survey
sensor. Reference frame center is defined by (P) and shown in the figure below, it is not located at the
center of the unit. iXBlue product reference frame may differ from 3rd party equipment convention.
OCTANS NANO must be mounted on a rigid
structure (plate) firmly linked/attached
to the vehicle/platform.
I.e. avoid unexpected displacement against
vehicle or third party equipment reference
frame.
Step 1 Place OCTANS NANO on the mounting plate/surface

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Step 2 Pressing the OCTANS NANO left edge against the reference baseline or pins along X2 direction
For mechanical installation
recommendations, refer to:
Inertial Products –Application
Note –Mechanical Integration
of Inertial Systems
(Ref.: MU-MECHAAPN-AN-001)
Distance from each pin for alignment:
85.7 mm maximum
Heading reference plane
Step 3 Fixing OCTANS NANO with 8 screws (not part of standard delivery).²²²²²²²²²²
Heading
X1
X2
X3

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Important
Shield link should be done at one end only to avoid ground loops unless shield is used as an electrical ground.
It is recommended to link external cable shielding to mechanical ground.
Step 1 Wiring OCTANS NANO with the SEACON 26 pins connector
Check the presence of the O-ring before connecting:
1
8
1
2
6
11
17
22
26
5
10
16
21
25

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Step 3 Connecting OCTANS NANO for setup and configuration
PC IP address is: 192.168.36.1
Ethernet
Link
For OCTANS NANO configuration
through the Web-Based User Interface
3
2
7
In case of DHCP network, refer
to “Inertial Products-Network
set-up guide” document.
(Ref.: MU-INS&AHRS-AN-005)

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LAUNCHING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE
Step 2 Launching the web-based user interface with Firefox
²²²²²²²²²²
Step 1 Checking the version of the required software available on the CD-ROM
²²²²²²²²²²
Firefox Flash Player Java Environment
²²²²²²²²²²
Step 2The control page is displayed with the compass.
²²²²²²²²²²
Factory default TCP/IP address
Note the two last numbers of the OCTANS
NANO serial number from product label
ID.
Type the following URL address:
192.168.36.1xx
xx is the two last numbers of the OCTANS
NANO serial number.
For example: in the screen capture the
two last numbers of the OCTANS NANO is
34 and the URL address is:
192.168.36.134
To change this URL address, refer to
“Inertial Products-Network set-up guide”
document.
Ref.: MU-INS&AHRS-AN-005