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WORKHORSE II
MARINER
DEPLOYMENT GUIDE
P/N 957-6301-00 (July 2023)
© 2023 Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARING THE ADCP .......................................................................................................................................1
CONNECTING TO THE ADCP .................................................................................................................................5
PRE-DEPLOYMENT CHECKS ..................................................................................................................................7
PLANNING THE DEPLOYMENT................................................................................................................................11
REAL-TIME DEPLOYMENTS...................................................................................................................................12
POST-PROCESSING DATA .....................................................................................................................................15
CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................................16
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Preparing the ADCP
PREPARING THE ADCP INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
Checking you have all the Mariner parts
Installing the documentation and software
Identifying what’s in the Box
Included with the Workhorse II Mariner system:
Part Number
Name
Description
WHMVMII1200-I
WHMVMII600-I
WHMVMII300-I
Mariner system The Workhorse II Mariner system includes the transducer, Deck Box, dummy
plug, and protective cap. When unpacking, use care to prevent physical
damage to the transducer face and connector. Use a soft pad to protect the
transducer.
Included with the Workhorse II Accessories Kit:
Part Number
Name
Description
977-7015-00
974-6012-00
Shipping case (ADCP)
Shipping case (Deckbox)
Shipping case with custom foam cutouts.
757K6060-01
Adapter Plate
Optional bronze adapter plate kit.
737-3082-xxx
Underwater cable
The I/O cable is used for serial communications between the ADCP and Deckbox.
Note the cable is located under the foam in the shipping case.
97Z-6190-00
USB to Serial Adapter
The USB adapter appears as an additional serial COM port.
757K6062-02
Cable kit
RS-232 cable connects the Deckbox to the computer.
957-6302-00
95Z-6007-00
957-6305-00
(part of 757K6189-00)
Getting Started A printed sheet showing Workhorse II Mariner set up.
Download instructions This sheet has instructions for downloading the software and manuals.
WHII Accessory Kits This sheet lists the parts included with the accessory kits.
Download from website TRDI Toolz
Workhorse II Plan
ISM Compass Calibration
Compass Post Calibration
WinADCP
Use TRDI Toolz to test the ADCP, send deployment commands, and recover data.
The Workhorse II Plan program creates a deployment configuration file.
Use ISM Compass Calibration to calibrate the internal compass.
Use Compass Post Calibration to correct heading/velocity data in a PD0 data file.
Use WinADCP to review data files.
VmDas Software
VmDas is a real-time data collection software package for use with vessel
mounted ADCPs. This software package supports the Workhorse II PD0 Binary
Output Data Formats for data collection, playback, and reprocessing.
WinRiver II Software
TRDI’s river and coastal data acquisition software package where the primary
use is for discharge calculation. Although this is its primary function, it can be
used for general coastal survey applications.
757K6191-00
Spare parts and tools
Contains tools, O-Rings, and close-up hardware.

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Tools and Spare Parts
A set of tools and spare parts are included with the system (located in the canvas bag).
Workhorse II Spare Parts
Part Number Item Name Where Used:
5020 Silicone Lubricant
Housing
97Z-6052-00 O-Ring, 2-260 (200-meter housing)
97Z-6084-00 O-RING, 2-015 .070DIAX.551 ID, EPDM, DURO 90A, VENT PLUG
97Z-6084-01 O-RING, 3-904, .072DIAX.351 ID, EPDM, DURO90A, VENT PLUG
M6WASHSPLTI Washer, 6MM Split Lock, Titanium
M6WASHSTDTI Washer, Flat, Titanium 12.5MM OD
M6X1.0NUTTI Nut, Hex, Titanium 10MM
M6X1.0X50HHTI Screw, Hex Head, Titanium
M8WASHSPLTI Washer, Split Lock, Titanium
M8WASHSTDTI Washer, Flat, Titanium 22.9MM OD
M8X1.25NUTTI Nut, Hex, Titanium 13MM
M8X1.25X65HHTI Screw, Hex Head, Titanium Full Threads Length
GMA-3A Fuse, 5MM X 20MM 3R 250V Main Electronics
DES3 Desiccant, Sealed Bag Inside Housing
817-1067-00 Screw, Pressure Sensor Pressure Sensor

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Installing Documentation and Software
The Workhorse II software and manuals are downloaded.
1. Follow the instruction sheet on downloading TRDI software and manuals.
2. Software is available on https://tm-portal.force.com/TMsoftwareportal.
Download TRDI Toolz, Workhorse II Plan, ISM Compass Calibration, Com-
pass Post Calibration,and WinADCP. These programs are required for set
up, testing, and data review.
Download application software VmDas or WinRiver II as needed.
3. Use our online customer portal at https://www.teledynemarine.com/support/RDI/technical-manuals
to download manuals or other Teledyne RDI documentation. Download the Workhorse II Opera-
tion manual and Workhorse ADCP Commands and Output Data Format Guide. PDF versions of
all Workhorse II documentation are available for download.
Workhorse II Operation Manual Workhorse ADCP Commands and Output Data Format Guide
Installing the USB to Serial Adapter Driver
If there is an available internet connection, Windows 10/11 will install the USB driver on first
connection. If necessary, install the Virtual COM port (VCP) driver to make the USB adapter
appear as an additional COM port. The free FTDI driver download page is available here:
https://ftdichip.com/drivers/
Use Windows Device Manager® to determine the USB to Serial adapter COM port number.
Remove the adapter, wait a moment, note the list of ports, reinsert the adapter and note the
new port.

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Quick Review
Check that you have all the Mariner parts. If you are missing parts, contact TRDI
support [e-mail] or call
[phone].
Check that the software and
documentation are installed.
The software is available for download on
https://tm-portal.force.com/TMsoftwareportal
Install TRDI Toolz, Workhorse II Plan, ISM
Compass Calibration.
Install Compass Post Calibration, and
WinADCP.
Install application software VmDas and
WinRiver II as needed.

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Connecting to the ADCP
CONNECTING TO THE ADCP INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
Using TRDI Toolz
Connecting to the ADCP
To establish communications with the Workhorse II Mariner:
1. Lubricate the cable connector and connect to the ADCP. Attach the cable to the deck box J17.
Attach the USB adapter to a spare USB port and connect to J20. Apply power to the deck box.
2. Start the TRDI Toolz software.
3. Select New Serial Connection.
4. Enter the ADCP’s communication settings. Select the COM Port
the serial cable is connected to and set the Baud Rate from the
drop-down lists.
5. Click the Connect button. Once connected, the button will change to Disconnect.
6. From the Break button drop down menu, select Hard Break (shortcut
Alt+H). Click the Break ( ) button. The wakeup banner will display in
the terminal window.
If you are unsure of the ADCP’s baud rate, use Tools, Find ADCP. TRDI Toolz will try different
baud rates until it connects to the ADCP.
>{¡┐φ²∩╜╜²²jñ~ªñδgJ Checking 9600 baud rate
Checking 115200 baud rate
==
Workhorse II Broadband ADCP Version 77.xx
Teledyne RD Instruments (c) 1996-2021
All Rights Reserved.
>
Use Windows Device Manager® to determine the USB to Serial adapter COM port number.
Remove the adapter, wait a moment, note the list of ports, reinsert the adapter and note the
new port.

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Quick Review
Verify the wakeup banner displays
If you are unsure of the ADCP’s baud rate,
use Tools, Find ADCP. TRDI Toolz will try
different baud rates until it connects to
the ADCP.
The default factory set communications for
Mariner is RS-422, 9600-baud, no parity, 8
data bits and 1 stop bit.
For help on using TRDI Toolz, click the
icon.
If you have any problems connecting, see
the Workhorse II Operation manual,
Chapter 6.
Install the USB to Serial adapter Virtual
COM Port (VCP) driver
The free FTDI driver download page is
available here: https://ftdichip.com/drivers/

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Pre-Deployment Checks
PRE- D EPLOYMENT CHECKS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
Setting the ADCP clock
Testing the ADCP
Calibrating the Compass
Pre-Deployment Checks
Use TRDI Toolz for running the pre-deployment tests and setting the Mariner real-time clock.
Refer to the Workhorse and Workhorse II Command Guide for a listing of all direct
commands and their format.
Setting the ADCP Clock
The real-time clock (date and time) within the Mariner maintains the correct time while system power is
removed. The clock is powered by a lithium battery on the WHP board.
To set the ADCP’s clock to match the PC time:
1. Setup the communication parameters between TRDI Toolz and the ADCP.
2. Wake up the ADCP by pressing the button.
3. Click Tools, PC Time to ADCP.
4. TRDI Toolz will send the TS command to set the clock.
[BREAK Wakeup A]
Workhorse II Broadband ADCP Version 77.xx
Teledyne RD Instruments (c) 1996-2021
All Rights Reserved.
>TS 21/06/17 09:50:34
>
Testing the ADCP
To run the Built-in tests:
1. Setup the communication parameters between TRDI Toolz and the ADCP.
2. Wake up the ADCP by pressing the button.
3. Enter the PA direct command to send to the ADCP and then press the Enter key or click on Send.
If any of the tests fail, read Chapter 6 in the Workhorse II Operation Manual.

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Testing the Sensors
To test the sensors:
1. Setup the communication parameters between TRDI Toolz and the ADCP.
2. Wake up the ADCP by pressing the button.
3. Enter the PC2 direct command to send to the ADCP and then press the Enter key or click on Send.
Press any key to quit sensor display ...
Heading Pitch Roll Up/Down Attitude Temp Ambient Temp Pressure
301.01°-7.42°-0.73°Up 24.35°C 22.97°C 0.0 kPa
300.87°-7.60°-0.95°Up 24.36°C 22.97°C 0.0 kPa
4. Rotate and tilt the system and verify the Pitch and Roll sensor data is reasonable. Rotate the sys-
tem clockwise and verify the heading increases. Validate the accuracy at 0, 90, and 180 degrees. If
the heading is off by more than 2 degrees, calibrate the compass. If the Depth sensor is not zero,
zero the pressure sensor.
5. If a sensor fails, contact TRDI Field Service.
See the Workhorse II Operation Manual, Chapter 5 for details on testing the sensors.
Zero the Pressure Sensor
Zero the pressure sensor at the deployment site, prior to deploying the Mariner ADCP in the water.
To zero the pressure sensor:
1. Setup the communication parameters between TRDI Toolz and the ADCP.
2. Wake up the ADCP by pressing the button.
3. Enter the AZ direct command to send to the ADCP and then press the Enter key or click on Send.
Calibrating the Compass
To achieve the best possible field calibration of the compass, the compass calibration should be per-
formed:
•In a “magnetically clean” environment, i.e., in an area free from stray magnetic fields (elec-
tronics, power lines, etc.) and magnetic materials such as iron.
•As close as possible to the actual deployment site (so that during calibration the instrument is
measuring a magnetic field intensity and dip angle that are as close as possible to the as-de-
ployed environment)
•With a large variety of instrument orientations (ideally tilting the instrument by 30 degrees or
more during orientation).
•TRDI recommends that if you are having trouble calibrating the Workhorse II ADCP compass
that you move the system and/or ensure the area around the system is clear of electrical
equipment and ferrous materials.

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In an oil & gas environment, it is typically impossible to meet the first two requirements
above. Oil fields are full of metal structures that preclude a “magnetically clean”
environment. Even in standard oceanography, for example a deep-water deployment in the
open ocean, it is not possible to meet both requirements because any location reasonably
near the deployment site is aboard a ship, which will be a decidedly magnetically dirty
environment. Therefore, the customer typically must choose between calibrating a long way
away from the deployment site or use the factory default calibration.
To calibrate the internal compass:
4. Go outside, away from magnetic materials.
5. Start the ISM Compass Calibration software and set up the communication parame-
ters between the software and the ADCP.
Communication errors may occur during calibration when using a slow communication Baud
rate. If you receive a Failed to get calibration data… message, try increasing the Baud rate
(115200 Baud is recommended). The Workhorse II uses a Hard break.
6. Click the Calibrate button.
7. Select Use Pitch/Roll?
•Select No. This calibration requires two rotations (one for calibration and one for
verification).
•Select Yes. This calibration requires eight rotations (four for calibration and four for
verification).
8. Click the Start Calibration button.
9. As you rotate the system, the bars will change color. The Blue bar indicates where you are in the
rotations.

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•Green – Good
•Light Green – Acceptable
•Yellow – Within parameters (one or two yellow bars for the entire rotation is OK)
•Orange – Unacceptable - Rotate slower!
•Red – Not measured
10. When the first rotation(s) are complete, click OK on the message box to continue with the verifica-
tion samples.
11. When the second rotation(s) are complete, click OK on the message box. The calibration error
should be less than 2 degrees.
Stability of the instrument during the calibration process, as well as a non-magnetic
calibration site is essential to getting the lowest overall error value.
Removing the Transducer Cover
The Mariner ADCP is shipped with a transducer cover to protect the transducer faces. Remove the cover
when deploying the ADCP.
You MUST remove the cover to collect good data.

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Planning the Deployment
PLANNING THE DEPLOYMENT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
STEPS:
Creating a command file using Workhorse II Plan
Use Workhorse II Plan to create a command file.
Review the consequences.
See the Workhorse II Plan help file for details.
Quick Review
Check that the resources for the
deployment are acceptable.
Use Workhorse II Plan wizard screens and
verify all consequences.

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Real-Time Deployments
DEPLOYING THE ADCP INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
Connecting the cables
Collecting Real-Time Data
For detailed information about VmDas, see the VmDas Software User’s Guide. This manual is
included with the software.
Connect the Mariner and computer as shown.
If needed, use the 737-3171-00 Conversion Cable. This
converts from the new 8-pin circular Impulse MCIL-8-
FS connector to the flat 7-pin Impulse LPMIL-7-FS
connector. Use this cable to connect the Workhorse II
to an existing cable installation.

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Mariner With Trigger Deckbox
This requires the WorkHorse Mariner Deckbox
with Trigger and the WorkHorse Mariner ADCP
communication setting set to RS-232. See the
Workhorse II Operation manual, Chapter 1, Mariner
Triggering Function.
Connect the Mariner and computer as shown.
Real-Time Deployments
Workhorse II deployments in real time collect, view, and process data collected using the VmDas or Win-
River II software.
The typical Direct-Reading deployment involves the following tasks:
1. Connect to the ADCP using TRDI Toolz. Use TRDI Toolz to run the pre-deployment tests.
2. Use VmDas or WinRiver II to collect data.
All real-time data is collected, viewed, processed, and played back using VmDas or WinRiver
II. No data is recorded to the Workhorse II internal recorder. Data is recorded to the
computer folder selected in VmDas or WinRiver II.
For information on VmDas or WinRiver II, clicking Help in the software will open the software
user’s guide.
Connect and run
pre-deployment
tests
Collect Data with
VmDas or
WinRiver II

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VmDas Display
WinRiver II Display
Quick Review
All maintenance items (as needed) were
done including zero pressure sensor, and
compass calibration.
TRDI recommends that if you are having
trouble calibrating the Mariner compass
that you move the system and/or ensure
the area around the system is clear of
electrical equipment and ferrous
materials.
You MUST remove the transducer cover
to collect good data.
Read Chapter 2 in the Workhorse II
Operation Manual for information on how
to install/mount the ADCP for a
deployment.
The transducer cover is removed.
Use VmDas or WinRiver II to send the
commands to the ADCP

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Post-processing Data
POST-PROCESSING DATA INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
Viewing data using the WinADCP software
Viewing Data
Real-Time data files can be reviewed using VmDas or WinRiver II. WinADCP can also be used to view
data.
To open a data file:
1. Start WinADCP.
2. Click Open and select a data file.
The original *.pd0 file is never changed, moved, or overwritten.
For information on using WinADCP, click the icon.
PDDecoder Library in C language
The Teledyne Marine PDDecoder library is an open-source library written in C language to decode the
PD0 data formats that are commonly output by Teledyne Marine/Teledyne RD Instruments ADCPs. The
definition and details of the PD0 format can be found in the Workhorse II Commands and Output Data
Format guide. Available for download from the Teledyne Marine software portal:
https://tm-portal.force.com/TMsoftwareportal.
Quick Review
Check and process the data Read the WinADCP help file for
information on how to check and process
data.

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Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed the Mariner Deployment Guide. Read the following chapters in the
Workhorse II Operation Manual for more detailed information.
Workhorse II Operation Manual
Chapter 1 – Overview
This chapter includes an overview of the Workhorse II features, options, computer, power requirements, and con-
necting to the Mariner ADCP.
Chapter 2 – Installation
Use this chapter to plan your installation requirements.
Chapter 3 – Data Collection
Use this chapter for an overview of collecting data.
Chapter 4 – Maintenance
This chapter covers maintenance. Use this section to make sure the Mariner ADCP is ready for a deployment.
Chapter 5 – Testing the Workhorse II
Use this chapter to test the Mariner ADCP is functioning correctly.
Chapter 6 – Troubleshooting
This chapter covers how to troubleshoot the Mariner ADCP. If the Mariner fails a built-in test or you cannot com-
municate with the system, use this information to help locate the problem.
Chapter 7 – Returning Systems to TRDI for Service
Use this information to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number if the Mariner ADCP needs to be re-
turned to TRDI.
Chapter 8 – Specifications
This chapter includes specifications and dimensions for the Workhorse II Mariner ADCP (including outline installa-
tion drawings).
Workhorse II Commands and Output Format Guide
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Commands
This chapter explains how commands used by the Workhorse II.
Chapter 2 – Command Descriptions
This chapter defines the commands used by the Workhorse II.
Chapter 3 – Advanced Commands
This chapter defines the Sound Velocity Smart Sensor, Waves, Lowered ADCP, and Ping Synchronization
commands used by the Workhorse II.
Chapter 4 - Output Data Format
This chapter explains the PD0 output data format used by the Workhorse II.
Chapter 5 – Special Output Data Formats
This chapter explains the PD3 through PD18 output data formats used by the Workhorse II.