iXBlue OCEANO RT2500S Series User manual

OCEANO
RT2500S/RT5000S
Series
LF Transponders
User Guide

OCEANO RT2500S/RT5000S Series – User Guide
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Warranty
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defect in materials or manufacture. The warranty starts from the date of shipment of the
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in materials or manufacture becomes obvious during the stipulated warranty period,
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Text Usage and Icons
bold Bold text is used for items you must select or click in the
software. It is also used for the field names used into the dialog
box.
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from the keyboard, the proper names of disk Drives, paths,
directories, programs, functions, filenames and extensions.
italic Italic text is the result of an action in the procedures.
The Note icon indicates that the following information is of interest to the operator and
should be read.
THE CAUTION ICON INDICATES THAT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ TO FORBID
OR PREVENT PRODUCT DAMAGE.
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
CIF Common Interrogation Frequency
CR Carriage Return
CAF Common Acknowledgement Frequency
CRF Common Reply Frequency
FSK Frequency Shift Keying
IIF Individual Interrogation Frequency
IRF Individual Reply Frequency
LF Line Feed
M-FSK Multi-Frequency Shift Keying
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
MMI Man Machine Interface
GUI Graphic User Interface
UI User Interface
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Table of Contents
IGENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 1
I.1 Main Types of Transponders............................................................................................. 1
I.2Technical Characteristics.................................................................................................. 1
I.2.1 Dimensions and Weights................................................................................................. 2
I.2.2 Marking........................................................................................................................... 2
I.2.3 Optional External connection........................................................................................... 2
I.2.4 Mechanical features ........................................................................................................ 3
II DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................. 4
II.1 General Presentation......................................................................................................... 4
II.2 Mechanical Specifications................................................................................................. 5
II.2.1 Upper Equipped End Cap................................................................................................ 5
II.2.2 Assembled and Equipped Lower End Cap....................................................................... 5
II.2.3 External Tube – Container Assembly............................................................................... 5
II.3 Transducer ......................................................................................................................... 5
II.4 Transponder Mode............................................................................................................. 6
II.5 Acoustic Commands.......................................................................................................... 7
II.5.1 Release Operation .......................................................................................................... 8
II.5.2 DIAGNOSTIC Command................................................................................................. 9
II.5.3 ACOUSTIC RESET Command........................................................................................ 9
II.5.4 RESPONDER Mode...................................................................................................... 10
II.5.5 PINGER Mode .............................................................................................................. 11
II.5.6 ENABLE / DISABLE Transponder Mode........................................................................ 11
II.6 Bottom Finding Pinger Mode........................................................................................... 12
II.7 Asynchronous Serial Port................................................................................................ 12
II.8 Optional Pressure Telemetry Mode................................................................................. 13
III POWER SUPPLY....................................................................................................................... 15
III.1 Internal Power Supply...................................................................................................... 15
III.2Optional Power Supply.................................................................................................... 15
IV AUTONOMY ............................................................................................................................. 16
VDEPLOYING THE RT8X1............................................................................................................ 17
V.1 Preparing the Deployment............................................................................................... 17
V.2 Deploying the RT8x1........................................................................................................ 17
VI BALI SOFTWARE ...................................................................................................................... 18
VI.1 Installing BALI.................................................................................................................. 18
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VI.1.1 Minimum Hardware Configuration...................................................................................18
VI.1.2 Minimum Software Configuration....................................................................................18
VI.1.3 Installing BALI................................................................................................................18
VI.1.4 Booting BALI..................................................................................................................18
VI.1.5 Exiting BALI...................................................................................................................19
VI.2 General Presentation of BALI...........................................................................................19
VI.2.1 Main Function.................................................................................................................19
VI.2.2 Characteristics ...............................................................................................................19
VI.3 Configuring RT8x1 Parameters........................................................................................21
VI.3.1 General..........................................................................................................................21
VI.3.2 Communication Port Mapping.........................................................................................22
VI.4 Utilities...............................................................................................................................23
VI.4.1 Adding a Transponder....................................................................................................23
VI.4.2 Deleting a Transponder..................................................................................................24
VI.5 Interactive Programming of the Transponders................................................................24
VI.5.1 General Description........................................................................................................24
VI.5.2 Tools Menu ....................................................................................................................25
VI.5.3 Parameters Settings Menu.............................................................................................26
VI.5.3.1 Transponder Transmission.............................................................................................26
VI.5.3.2 Transponder Reception..................................................................................................27
VI.5.3.3 Pinger Mode...................................................................................................................27
VI.5.4 Command Menu.............................................................................................................28
VII PRESSURE MEASUREMENT ........................................................................................................29
VII.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................29
VII.2 Measurement on Individual Interrogation IIF...................................................................29
VII.2.1 Selection of the Data Transmission Link.........................................................................29
VII.2.2 Acoustic Transmission of the Pressure Measurement.....................................................30
VII.2.3 Transmission of the Pressure Measurement on Serial Link.............................................31
VII.3 Remote Measurement.......................................................................................................32
VIII OPTIONAL TIME RELEASE..........................................................................................................33
IX MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................................34
IX.1 Storage ..............................................................................................................................46
IX.2 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................46
IXBLUE CONTACT -SUPPORT 24/7 CUSTOMER SUPPORT HELPLINE.................................47
IXBLUE CONTACT -SALES..........................................................................................................48
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APPENDICES.................................................................................................................................. 49
A. Exchanges between MMI Bali and RT8x1 Transponders ............................................... 49
B. Shortcut Keys................................................................................................................... 50
C. Internal Serial Link Cable for RT8x1................................................................................ 50
D. Connection Cable for RT8x1-R........................................................................................ 51
E. Recommended Mooring for a Fixed Point Transponder ................................................ 52
F. Mechanical Drawing RT861CS......................................................................................... 53
G. Mechanical Drawing RT861B2S....................................................................................... 54
H. Mechanical Drawing RT861B1S....................................................................................... 55
I. Mechanical Drawing RT861DS......................................................................................... 56
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I GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this manual is to detail the use and preventive maintenance of RT8x1
acoustic recoverable transponders compatible with the deep sea positioning system
named POSIDONIA. This manual must be carefully read prior to using an RT8x1
positioning transponder. The manufacturer shall in no case be held liable for any
application or use that does not comply with the stipulations in this manual.
I.1 Main Types of Transponders
Table 1 – RT8x1 transponder types
Type Assembly Drawing
RT861CS 386 9001
RT861B2S 386 9100
RT861B1S 386 9200
RT861DS 386 9300
I.2 Technical Characteristics
Stainless steel RT8x1 transponders use the principles and, as far as possible, the
mechanical standards of the stainless steel RT6x1 series. All mechanical configurations
stipulated below are available in remote transducers versions.
Table 2 – Technical characteristics
Pressure 624 bar maxi for the 6,000 meters version
Operating temperature from - 5 °C to + 40 °C
Storage temperature from - 20 °C to +70 °C
Material high mechanical strength and high sea corrosion
resistant Super Duplex stainless steel (UNS 32550)
Option “Other Materials” Titanium Ta6V
Option “Deep immersion” thick tube for version with integrity test at 750 bar
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I.2.1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Table 3 – RT8x1 dimensions and weights
Ref. Length without ring External diameter Weight in air Weight in water
RT861CS 724 mm 130 mm 26 kg 18 kg
RT861B1S 855 mm 202 mm 35 kg 26 kg
RT861B2S 829 mm 130 mm 30 kg 22 kg
RT861DS 908 mm 215 mm 40 kg 31 kg
I.2.2 MARKING
•Engraving: Serial number
•Adhesive label:
Equipment type
Serial number
Transponder frequency plan
Telecommand codes
SWL
RL
•Logo: Adhesive plastic label.
I.2.3 OPTIONAL EXTERNAL CONNECTION
Underwater mateable connectors of the deep immersion SUBCONN circular type (BH
XX/OM XX model) or equivalent with plastic locking sleeves. Connectors are protected by
dummy plugs.
Table 4 – Connections
/HD
option
Transducer: Bulkhead connector 4-way female BH4F UNS32550 DLSA-F
Transducer: Dummy plug 4-way male DC4M & DLSA-M
Transducer to ET861S/HD cable:
Bulkhead connector 4-way male OM4M with DLSA-M
Transducer to ET861S/HD cable:
Dummy plug 4-way female DC4F with DLSA-F
-R option
for
RT861CS
only
Ext power, Synchro, Serial I/O:
Bulkhead connector
8-way male BH8MX UNS32550 & DLSB-M
Ext power, Synchro, Serial I/O:
Dummy plug 8-way female OC8F & DLSB-F
Interface Cable:
Inline plug
8-way female OM8FX & DLSB-F
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I.2.4 MECHANICAL FEATURES
Hook with a lock released by rotation of a control axis driven by a geared motor.
Table 5 – Mechanical specifications
Model OCEANO
RT2500 S-Light
OCEANO RT2500
S-Side Bar
OCEANO RT2500
S-Universal
OCEANO
RT5000 S
Ref. RT861CS RT861B1S RT861B2S RT861DS
Safe Working Load (SWL) 2,500 kg 2,500 kg 2,500 kg 5,000 kg
Release Load (RL) 500 kg 2,500 kg 2,500 kg 5,000 kg
Test Load (TL) 5,000 kg 5,000 kg 5,000 kg 10,000 kg
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II DESCRIPTION
II.1 General Presentation
The RT8x1 acoustic recoverable transponders operate in the low frequency range (from 8
to 17.5 kHz) and integrate the M-FSK transponder function.
An RT8x1 assembly features:
•An acoustic reception, control and transmission electronic assembly
•An internal battery power supply
•An acoustic interface made of a low frequency transducer in equal pressure integral
with the body of the transponder and fitted with a cage for mechanical protection
•An UNS 32550 stainless steel type mechanical assembly with high mechanical
strength and high corrosion resistance for "Deep sea" applications consisting of a tight
caisson comprising:
Cylindrical tube housing rated to 624 bar pressure
An upper end cap that supports the transducer, with protection cage
An internal structure that supports the electronic assembly
A lower end cap with a screw opening system and a release mechanism
The following options are available:
•External electric interface (RS232 serial link by default and RS422 as option) by
underwater mateable connector (RT861CSmodel only)
•Responder mode by underwater mateable connector (RT861CS model only)
•Titanium body when the equipment's weight is a major parameter or for extreme
corrosive environment condition
•Remote transducer PET 661S, by separation of the integral transducer from the
transponder body (RT861CS-HD, RT861B1S-HD, RT861B2S-HD, RT861DS-HD)
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II.2 Mechanical Specifications
II.2.1 UPPER EQUIPPED END CAP
The upper end cap is fitted with a protection cage. A yoke is fitted at the end of this
protection cage. The transducer is fitted directly on the device's upper end cap. The
ceramic piezoelectric sensor is covered by a neoprene boot. The integral transducer
(Transmitter and Receiver), oil-filled under equal pressure, features:
•A metallic reflector
•A CE-000192 ceramic ring
•A neoprene boot
The integral transducer end cap is swapped for an upper end cap fitted with a 4-way
SUBCONN bulkhead connector for the RT8x1/HD transponders. The associated split
head is referenced PET661S or PET661S-ISOL (with galvanic isolated configuration).
II.2.2 ASSEMBLED AND EQUIPPED LOWER END CAP
The lower end cap is integral with the internal structure that supports the electronic
assembly. It is fitted with a release system and a screw opening system.
II.2.3 EXTERNAL TUBE –CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
The external tube housing is made from UNS32550 Super Duplex stainless steel and is
rated to 624 bars maximum pressure.
II.3 Transducer
The RT8x1 transponders are fitted with a standard low frequency (8 to 20 kHz)
piezoelectric transducer with hemispherical directivity pattern. The main characteristics
are as follows:
•Reception : 8.5 to 16 kHz
•Transmission : 7.5 to 18 kHz
•Directivity diagram : Hemispheric at ± 3 dB
•Response at reception (Sh) : -185 ± 5 dB ref. 1V/µPa
•Response at transmission (Sv) : 131.5 ± 5 dB ref. 1µPa/V at 1 m
•Static Capacity : 14 ± 1.5 nF
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II.4 Transponder Mode
The main function of the transponder mode is to trigger the acoustic transmission of the
transponder by acoustic means. 2 independent channels (factory configurable only) can
be enabled or disabled by means of the serial link and/or acoustic telecommand.
•IIF channel (Individual Interrogation Frequency) for the sequential response mode
•CIF channel (Common Interrogation Frequency) for the simultaneous response mode
Acoustic reception frequencies (transponder mode):
•Interrogation frequency: from 8.5 to 16 kHz by increments of 0.5 kHz
•Turn-around time: programmable from 20 to 200 ms in 1 ms increments on NMEA
command via serial link
•Blanking time: programmable from 1 to 31 s in 1 s increments on NMEA command
via serial link
•10 ms CIF and IIF interrogation pulses, tonal frequency
•CIF and IIF reception frequencies are only factory configurable
CIF interrogation IRF reply (Individual Reply Frequency): Tonal type
IIF interrogation CRF reply (Common Reply Frequency): M-FSK type by default (code
22)
Figure 1 – Operating mode block diagram
IRF is a 10 ms tonal pulse (only the frequency can be programmed by NMEA command).
CRF is a NMEA-programmable pulse. The following parameters are programmable:
•Pulse type: tonal (duration 10 ms) or M-FSK (duration 25 ms),
•Frequency: from 7.5 to 18 kHz in 500 Hz increments for a tonal pulse,
•Code number: from 22 to 31 for a M-FSK pulse (code 22 as standard) 14.5 – 17.5
kHz spectral bandwidth
•Transmit levels (CRF or IRF)
191 ± 4 dB re. 1 µPa at 1 m within 8 to 17.5 kHz bandwidth
193 ± 2 dB re. 1 µPa at 1 m at 12 kHz bandwidth
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II.5 Acoustic Commands
The equipment must not execute a command on any spurious noise. That is why every
command must be preceded by a "ARM" command. Each "ARM" command corresponds
to a "Customer code" specific to each customer.
Figure 2 - Command implementation principle
A new "ARM" code interpreted in this receiving window will reset the time-out T.
On receipt of its ARM code, the acoustic transponder transmits a CAF pulse received by
the remote control unit on the surface. The elapsed time (T) between the transmission of
the ARM code and the reception of CAF acoustic reply allows the remote control unit to
measure the RANGING (D) between the surface and the transponder: D = c ×T / 2 (c =
1500 m/s).
The acoustic commands available under “ARM” command are:
•RELEASE
•RELEASE with PINGER
•ENABLE/DISABLE Transponder Mode:
IIF ENABLED, CIF ENABLED
IIF ENABLED, CIF DISABLED
IIF DISABLED, CIF ENABLED
IIF DISABLED, CIF DISABLED
•RESPONDER ON IIF (option)
•RESPONDER ON CIF (option)
•PINGER ON
•PINGER OFF
•DIAGNOSTIC
•ACOUSTIC RESET
•PRESSURE TELEMETRY ON (option)
•PRESSURE TELEMETRY OFF (option)
Remarks:
•Only one channel can be simultaneously configured in respondermode.
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•If the user enables one of the two channels (IIF, CIF) on transponder / responder
mode, the PINGER ON mode will be automatically inhibited.
•On telecommand reception, the transponder transmits a CAF acknowledgement pulse
(CAF: Common Acknowledgement Frequency).
•The CAF is NMEA programmable: tonal frequency between 7.5 and 18 kHz by
increments of 0.5kHz (12 kHz by default) or M-FSK code (code 22 bydefault).
II.5.1 RELEASE OPERATION
•After a release operation, a second CAF pulse is transmitted. It is spaced out by at
least 3 seconds + the execution time of the motor operation (3 to 7 s).
Figure 3 – Standard release
Figure 4 – Release with pinger
# 3 to 7 s
# 3 to 7 s
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PFR = Pinger Frequency.
In the case of a release with Pinger, the operating duration is set at 3 minutes. For
unlimited transmission of PFR pulses, use the PINGER ON command. Use the PINGER
OFF command to stop these transmissions. Programmable parameters, accessible by
NMEA command, regarding the Pinger mode are:
•PFR: tonal type (12 kHz by default) or M-FSK type,
•Rate: 5 seconds by default (programmable from 1 to 31 seconds)
II.5.2 DIAGNOSTIC COMMAND
The DIAGNOSTIC function gives two information through the acoustic channel:
•Battery voltage
•Transponder verticality (GO / NO GO indication)
On reception of a "Diagnostic" command, the transponder transmits two CAF separated
by a delay ∆T.
Used in "Time" mode, the TT 301B telecommand unit receives and displays this delay
expressed in ms. If the transponder falls in a cone of verticality whose aperture is 50°, the
delay is displayed as follows: 5195. If the equipment is not in this cone of verticality the
delay between the two CAF is increased by 10 seconds and it is displayed as: 5.1.9.5.
In order to deduce the battery voltage (expressed in mV), simply carry out the following
calculation:
V_batteries = (∆T – 3000) ×4.1
Example:
∆T = 5195 ms ⇒V_batteries = 9V and the transponder is vertical
∆T = 15195 ms ⇒V_batteries = 9V and the transponder is not vertical
Used in « Telemetry » mode, the TT801 remote control unit receives and displays these
data.
II.5.3 ACOUSTIC RESET COMMAND
The ACOUSTIC RESET command enables the transponder's reference configuration to
be restored at any time. In fact, the transponder manages two types of configuration:
•A configuration referred as "current", stored in EEPROM memory and copied in RAM
memory, which changes with the modifications carried out by the user during the
mission
•A configuration referred as "reference", stored in EEPROM memory, which can be
modified at any time by means of NMEA commands (configuration management using
MMI)
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II.5.4 RESPONDER MODE
The optional RESPONDER mode is dedicated to the triggering of an acoustic
transmission from the transponder by means of an electric pulse. This option is available
with the –R transponder models which are fitted with a subsea connector (8 pins model
BH8M).
The RT8x1 transponder has one responder interrogation channel. The Responder mode
can be set to one of the two transponder channels (IIF / CIF) by the acoustic remote
control unit (and sending “RESPONDER ON IIF” or “RESPONDER ON CIF” command) or
by serial link. The activation of one channel in Responder mode inhibits the Transponder
mode on the same channel.
The responder mode RT8x1 units must be set to ENABLE state to make active the
responder input.
The Responder mode on IIF (respectively CIF) is turned to DISABLE state by sending the
IIF-ENABLE Transponder mode acoustic command (respectively CIF-ENABLE
Transponder mode) or simply by sending the “IIF DISABLED, CIF DISABLED” command.
The opto-isolated input characteristics are as follows:
•Pulse width: 10 ±1 ms
•Logic level: 0 – 5 V nominal (4V < Ve <25 V))
•Insulation voltage: 5300 V
•Two wires connection (responder and common responder)
Figure 5 - Diagram of the input of the responder interface
Figure 6 - Synchronization signal
(–) Resp
(+) Resp
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