Teledyne RAPIDCAST Quick reference guide

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RAPIDCAST™
DEPLOYMENT GUIDE
P/N 95L-6204-00 (November 2018)
© 2018 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.
P/N 95J-8011-00 (April 2022)
© 2022 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARING THE RAPIDCAST ................................................................................................................................1
rapidCAST Contents .....................................................................................................................................1
RAPIDCAST INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................4
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
PRE-DEPLOYMENT SETUP ....................................................................................................................................10
Pre-Deployment Checklist............................................................................................................................11
Pre-Cast Checklist.........................................................................................................................................12
During Operation Checklist ..........................................................................................................................13
After Operation Checklist.............................................................................................................................13
PERFORMING CASTS ...........................................................................................................................................14
Step 1 –Setup ...............................................................................................................................................14
Step 2 – Set Target Depth ............................................................................................................................15
Step 3 – Set Parameters ...............................................................................................................................16
Step 4 – Move to Point Launch ....................................................................................................................16
Step 5 – Tension Controlled Payout .............................................................................................................17
Step 6 – Move to Point Recovery .................................................................................................................17
Step 7 – Move to Point Comm .....................................................................................................................18
Complete......................................................................................................................................................18
CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................................19

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Preparing the rapidCAST
PREPARING THE RAPIDCAST INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
Check you have all the rapidCAST parts
rapidCAST Contents
Included with the rapidCAST:
Packed in
transit case:
Part Number Description Quantity
6001752:
CASE,
TRANSIT,
RCAST,
WINCH
6001417 ASSY, WINCH, RAPIDCAST 1 ea
7000625 CABLE, AC POWER, RCAST, 30.5M 1 ea
7000652 CABLE, AC POWER, RCAST, 1.5M 1 ea
75JK6001-00 Documentation kit contains instructions for downloading the software and manuals 1 ea
9002211 CABLE, RF, TNC STRAIGHT PLUG, LMR400, 40M 1 ea
9002104:
CASE,
TRANSIT,
RCAST, DAVIT
71J-5001-00 ASSY, DAVIT, RCAST, W/PULLEY 1 ea
9002209 SHOULDER STRAP, DAVIT CASE, RCAST 1 ea
6001754:
CASE,
TRANSIT,
RCAST,
CONTROL
MODULE
6001427 ASSY, CONTROL MODULE, RAPIDCAST 1 ea
6001432 ASSY, INTERFACE MODULE, RAPIDCAST 1 ea
8000592 MOUNT, PIPE FLANGE, RCAST 1 ea
6001436 ASSY, PROBE BRACKET, RCAST 2 ea
6001751 KIT, TOOLS AND SPARES, RCAST 1 ea
7000650 CABLE, TELEMETRY AND CONTROL, RCAST 1 ea
6000617 SET, TAILSPOOL W/BULKHEAD, RCAST/UCTD 1 ea
6000630 SET, TAILSPOOL W/BULKHEAD, RCAST/UCTD, W/BUOYANCY MODULE 1 ea
8000112 TRAINING PROBE, RCAST/UCTD 1 ea
9002212 CABLE, RF, TNC STRAIGHT PLUG, LMR400, 5M 1 ea
9002173 ANTENNA, 2.4 GHz 8dBi FLAT PATCH W/ TNC CONNECTOR 1 ea

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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.

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Quick Review
Check that you have all the rapidCAST
parts.
If you are missing parts, contact Teledyne RD
Instruments support [e-mail] or call
[phone].
Software, documentation, and training
videos are available for download.
You can download the documentation and
videos from our online customer portal at
http://www.teledynemarine.com/rdi.Click on
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

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rapidCAST Installation Overview
INSTALLING THE RAPIDCAST INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
rapidCAST Cable Connections (Small Vessels)
Installing the rapidCAST Interface Software
Power up Sequence
Lockout Procedure
Line Routing Procedure
Installing and Connecting the Probe
Route the cables through the pipe mount.
1. Pipe Mount
2. Disengage the winch spring pin by pulling and then rotating. Slide the winch on to the pipe mount
and rotate the winch back and forth until it is fully seated on the pipe mount.
3. Install the davit and retaining pin. Block is oriented downward as shown below.
4. Engage the spring pin by rotating until it engages in the slot.

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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; Use the Patch Antenna when the distance between the Interface Module and
Control Module is over 10 meters.

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Installing rapidCAST Interface Software
The rapidCAST documentation and software are downloaded.
1. Follow the instruction sheet on downloading TRDI software and manuals.
2. Software is available on https://tm-portal.force.com/TMsoftwareportal. Install
RapidCAST Interface and USB RS-485 Driver.
3. Manuals are available for download on http://www.teledynemarine.com/rdi.
Download the rapidCAST Guide. PDF versions of all rapidCAST documenta-
tion including this deployment guide are available for download.
To install the drivers and software:
1. Install the RapidCAST Interface software by double-clicking on the RapidCAST
Interface X.xx.exe file (where X.xx is the version number). Administrator access
is required to properly install the software. A desktop icon is added: Double-click
to run the software.
2. Connect the system and apply power. Connect the PC to the Control USB port of
RapidCAST Interface Module, which should automatically install two USB Se-
rial Port devices on the PC.
Make note of the serial port numbers because they will be used for:
Lower numbered Comm port for Telemetry
Higher numbered Comm port for Control
3. Use the Windows® control panel Device Manager to identify which communication ports are
available. If you have many ports as shown below and are not sure of which port is Telemetry or
Control, remove the cable, wait a moment, note the list of ports, reinsert the cable and note the
new ports. 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.
5. Install the USB RS-485 Driver, specifically the RS-422/485 USB Adapter. This driver may also be
downloaded from: http://www.usconverters.com/usb-to-rs422-converter-iu110. When prompted for
what software to install, choose RS-422/485 USB Adapter. The RapidCAST Interface Module
should be connected to the PC during driver installation, otherwise you may receive a “Hardware
not found” error.

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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. Connect and check all cable connections are secure
5. Turn power ON by switching the Main Power Switch to ON (up)
If the winch is run from the joystick (Local Control) for casts, the closed loop control fail safes
are overridden and the user could damage the winch. Always perform casts with the winch
in PC Control.
Lockout Procedure
To lock out the system:
1. Switch Motor Driver OFF.
2. Switch Brake to RELEASE.
3. Check to ensure Activity Light is Dim/Not blinking.
4. Check to see if the spool rotates freely.
The system is now SAFE.

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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.
Line routing procedure:
1. Thru LevelWind rollers.
2. Over tension arm rotational axis roller.
3. Under tension arm outer roller.
4. Under the two horizontal pins in block and thru.

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Installing and Connecting the Probe
1. Remove tailspool - depress white button and rotate tailspool as shown while holding probe.
2. Pass end of winch line thru shackle on tailspool.
3. Slide tailspool thru eye of winch line.
4. Pull winch line tight at shackle as shown. Make sure the eye of the line is not twisted and the eye
lines are evenly tensioned when the line is pulled.
5. Re-install tailspool - rotate tailspool onto probe until white button engages and is springy when
pushed. There is only one position where the tailspool will mate with 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

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Pre-Deployment Setup
PRE- D EPLOYMENT CHECKS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
Use the Pre-Deployment checklist before each deployment
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!

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Pre-Deployment Checklist
Follow the instructions in the rapidCAST User’s Guide, Initial Setup chapter.
Check Description
1. Connect the Winch to a PC
oLower numbered Comm port for Telemetry
oHigher numbered Comm port for Control
2.
Turn on Telemetry logging
3. Check the tension arm settings prior to operation
4. 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.
If the winch is run from the joystick (Local Control) for casts, the closed loop control fail
safes are overridden and the user could damage the winch. Always perform casts with
the winch in PC Control.
5. Set the Home Position
6. Define the Dock, Comm, Launch, and Recovery Positions
7. Save and Load the Workspace

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Pre-Cast Checklist
Follow the instructions in the rapidCAST User’s Guide, Initial Setup chapter.
Check Description
1. Line is routed correctly through LevelWind, tension arm, and pulley block.
2. Line is tight on the spool and not tangled or buried below the surface layer of the
spool.
3. LevelWind is in sync with line.
4. Line is not damaged, and the loop splice is in good condition.
5. Tension arm moves smoothly when tension is applied to line.
6. Tension arm settings (see Pre-deployment checklist).
7.
Tailspool shackle is free from defects, scratches, or anything that may damage the
line.
LevelWind Out of Sync LevelWind in Sync

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During Operation Checklist
Follow the instructions in the rapidCAST User’s Guide, Performing Your First Cast chapter.
Check Description
1. During intensive surveys, the probe loop splice should be replaced daily
2. The entire line section should be replaced after 1000 casts as a preventative
measure.
3. Keep the line under tension when rotating the spool to guard against fouling.
4.
Monitor Telemetry log file size and available disk space.
5. Every 10 to 50 casts, rinse the LevelWind assembly and Davit Block with fresh
water to prevent salt build-up.
After Operation Checklist
Follow the instructions in the rapidCAST User’s Guide, Performing Your First Cast chapter.
Check Description
1. Rinse the LevelWind assembly and Davit Block with fresh water to prevent salt
build-up.
2. Coat the LevelWind bearings with DC111 or AquaShield to prevent cosmetic rust.
3. Stow the system in the cases when it is not in use for long periods.
4. Cover the system with a tarp when not used for short periods.

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Quick Review
Use the Pre-Deployment and Pre-Cast
Checklists
Follow the instructions in the rapidCAST User’s
Guide, Initial Setup chapter
Use the During Operation and After
Operation Checklists
Follow the instructions in the rapidCAST User’s
Guide, Performing Your First Cast chapter
Performing Casts
DEPLOYING THE RAPIDCAST INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
Setup
Set Target Depth
Set Parameters
Move to Point Launch
Tension Controlled Payout
Move to Point Recovery
Move to Point Comm
Step 1 –Setup
1. Use the Pre-Deployment, Pre-Cast, and During
Operation checklists.
Checklists can be printed.

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2. Turn on Telemetry Logging on the Maintenance
tab and enter a Logging Folder location.
Telemetry files can be large with multiple MB
per hour accumulating on the hard drive. Periodically
archive or delete the files to avoid running out of disk
space.
The training probe (P/N 8000112) should be used for
the first two to three casts every day to ensure proper
setup and functionality.
3. Attach the desired tailspool to the line.
4. Slowly lower the probe into the water by
holding the line and slipping it out by hand.
5. Check that the swivel is locked or unlocked in
the desired position.
If these conditions are not met, DO NOT DEPLOY the rapidCAST. Refer
to the rapidCAST Guide Maintenance Procedures section.
Check the Tension Arm Settings:
6. When the tension arm is at its lowest position,
the angular gauge in the interface software
should show the tension arm pointing at the far
edge of the red zone. The reading should be
1000 to 1200.
7. Swing the tension arm slowly through its full
range of motion and verify that at no point does
the reading report less than 0 or greater than
4096 counts.
Step 2 – Set Target Depth
Start the rapidCAST system and verify that the Home,
Dock, Comm, Launch, and Recovery positions are set
(see Initial Setup). Check the selected Dive Table.
Click the Deployment tab.
Enter the Target Depth for the probe.
Leave the Offset set to zero and Coverage set to
100% for the first casts.
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.

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Step 3 – Set Parameters
If you want to enter a delay between steps, enter the number of seconds in
the Hold Position boxes.
Select Buzzer and/or Strobe to add warnings between steps as needed.
Recommended setting:
Enter a delay of 1 to 5 seconds between steps except for the hold position
between Tension Controlled Payout and Move to Point Recovery. This hold
duration should be equal to the Tension Controlled payout duration. This will
help in the initial retrieval of the probe by using the boat’s forward speed.
Select the Buzzer for the first step only. Use the Strobe for the rest of the
positions.
The software sequence will execute the following
actions, in order. The actions have a default setting
and are all user settable.
Review the settings by scrolling through:
Hold Position – time before next task begins with an
audio/visional notification option.
Move to Point: Launch – move the probe to launch
point defined in Jog and Teach tab.
Hold Position – time before next task begins with an
audio/visional notification option.
Tension Controlled Payout – Deploy probe for XX
seconds as defined in Dive Table tab.
Hold Position – time to hold probe using brake and
bring it to surface.
This Hold duration should be equal to Tension
Controlled payout duration.
Move to Point: Recovery – Recovery of probe to
recovery point defined in Jog and Teach tab.
Hold Position - time before next task begins with an
audio/visional notification option.
Move to Point: Comm - Recovery of probe to comm
point defined in Jog and Teach tab.
Hold Position – option to signal cast completion with
an audio/visional notification.
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.