WorkHorse

Horizontal ADCP
Quick Start Guide

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Table of Contents
Horizontal ADCP Quick Start Guide .......................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................... 1
How to Contact Teledyne RD Instruments ............................................................................................................... 1
What This Guide Covers .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Section 1.0: Overview ................................................................................................................................. 2

Packing List .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Hardware Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Power Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Serial Communication Overview .............................................................................................................................. 6
RS-232 to RS-422 Converter Overview ................................................................................................................... 6
Software Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Software .............................................................................................................................................. 9

Section 2.0: Bench Testing ...................................................................................................................... 10

Visual Inspection .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Setup the H-ADCP ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Changing the Baud Rate in the H-ADCP ................................................................................................................ 13
Testing the H-ADCP ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Compass Alignment ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Preparing for Calibration ................................................................................................................................... 16
Compass Calibration Verification ...................................................................................................................... 17
Compass Calibration Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 17

Section 3.0: Installation and Setup ......................................................................................................... 19

H-ADCP Preparation .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Pressure Sensor Preparation ................................................................................................................................. 20
Site Preparation...................................................................................................................................................... 20
H-ADCP Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Testing the Installed H-ADCP................................................................................................................................. 22

Section 4.0: Collecting Current Profile Data with SurfaceView............................................................ 24

Section 5.0: Data Playback with SurfaceView ........................................................................................ 29

List of Figures
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
Figure 7.

H-ADCP 300 kHz Transducer .......................................................................................... 2

H-ADCP 300 kHz Transducer (Long Range) ................................................................... 2
H-ADCP 600 kHz Transducer .......................................................................................... 3
I/O Cable Overview ......................................................................................................... 5
25-pin to 9-pin RS-232 to RS-422 Converter ................................................................... 6
H-ADCP Connections .................................................................................................... 12
Compass Calibration ..................................................................................................... 18

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Horizontal ADCP Quick Start Guide

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Teledyne RD Instruments (TRDI) WorkHorse Horizontal ADCP
(H-ADCP).
This Quick Start Guide will lead you through the steps required for a successful deployment.
Please read the entire guide, and then follow the instructions in the order they are presented.

How to Contact Teledyne RD Instruments

If you have technical issues or questions involving a specific application or deployment with
your instrument, contact our Field Service group:
Teledyne RD Instruments

Teledyne RD Instruments Europe

14020 Stowe Drive

Poway, California 92064

2A Les Nertieres
5 Avenue Hector Pintus
06610 La Gaude, France

Phone +1 (858) 842-2600

Phone +33(0) 492-110-930

FAX +1 (858) 842-2822

FAX +33(0) 492-110-931

Sales rdisales@teledyne.com
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Field Service rdifs@teledyne.com

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Sales rdie@teledyne.com
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Field Service rdiefs@teledyne.com

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Customer Service Administration rdicsadmin@teledyne.com

Web: http://www.rdinstruments.com
24 Hour Emergency Support +1 (858) 842-2700
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What This Guide Covers

The Quick-Start Guide covers the basics of H-ADCP testing and deployments using the SurfaceView software. It will guide you through the inspection of components and bench testing of
the H-ADCP. It will also tell you how to install and collect data with the H-ADCP.
Additional information can be found in the H-ADCP Operation Manual that is supplied on
CD-ROM and the SurfaceView Users Guide that is supplied on the SurfaceView software CD.

If you ordered the directional wave measurement upgrade you will also be sent the WavesMon
software package. The Users Guide is supplied on the WavesMon software CD.
NOTE. To purchase a printed copy of the system documentation, contact our Customer
Service department at rdifs@teledyne.com or call (858) 842-2600 and order the H-ADCP
Manual kit.

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Section 1.0: Overview

The first step is to familiarize yourself with the components. Check to make sure that everything has been shipped to you, and then read the short descriptions of the hardware and software that comes with the H-ADCP.
This Section Covers:

Packing List

Hardware Overview

Software Overview

Installing the Software

Figure 1.

H-ADCP 300 kHz Transducer

Figure 2.

H-ADCP 300 kHz Transducer (Long Range)

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Figure 3.

H-ADCP 600 kHz Transducer

Packing List
You should have the following items.
Inventory

DUMMY PLUG
HORIZONTAL ADCP

(INSTALLED ON ADCP)

SHIPPING CRATE
TOOLS AND SPARE PARTS KIT

Horizontal ADCP

I/O cable

Tools and Spare Parts kit

Shipping crate (please save all foam

for reshipping use)

H-ADCP Quick Start Guide

H-ADCP Documentation CD

SurfaceView software CD

TRDI Tools software CD

! 20-60V

5 meter
I/O CABLE

25 meter
EXTENSION CABLE

POWER SUPPLY

DOCUMENTATION CD

The Directional Wave Measurement

upgrade includes the following:

SurfaceView
RDI Tools
SOFTWARE

WavesMon software CD

WavesMon
WaveView
WAVES UPGRADE

NOTE. If you ordered RS-422 communications, a RS-232 to RS-422 adapter will be added.

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Hardware Overview
The H-ADCP Horizontal ADCP provides real time current profiles from a fixed position. Take
a moment to familiarize yourself with the features of the H-ADCP, paying special attention to
the orientation of the X, and Y-axis. Understanding the orientation of the H-ADCP is crucial
for proper installation.
H-ADCP Components
I/O Cable Connector Input/Output
(I/O) cable connects the Workhorse
H-ADCP to the computer.
Urethane Face The urethane face
covers the transducer ceramics. Never
set the transducer on a hard surface.
The urethane face may be damaged.
Housing The standard housing allows
deployment depths to 200M
Thermistor The Thermistor measures
the water temperature.
Pressure Sensor (depth)- The optional
pressure sensor measures water pressure.
Transducer Head The electronics
and transducer ceramics are mounted to
the transducer head
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URETHANE FACE

ANODE

TRANSDUCER
HEAD
HOUSING
I/O CABLE
CONNECTOR
PRESSURE SENSOR
(OPTIONAL)

ANODES
I/O CABLE

Mounting Orientation

TOP

X Axis - Pitch is measured around the

X-axis and should be set to zero.
Y- Axis - Roll is measured around the
Y- axis and should be set to zero.
Pressure Sensor The pressure sensor must be facing up towards the water
surface
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+X

1
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3
+Y

-X

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Power Overview
H-ADCPs require +20 to 50 VDC to operate. The included AC Adapter runs on any standard
AC power and supplies +48 VDC to run the H-ADCP for testing and setup. Substitute your
own power supply with a voltage of 45 to 50 VDC for deployments.
P1

P2

RS-232 IN / CH A RS-485A / RS-422 OUT A

RS-232 OUT / CH A RS-485B/ RS-422 OUT B
CH B RS-485A / RS-422 IN A
CH B RS-485B / RS-422 IN B
COMMUNICATION RETURN

1
2
5
6
4

BLK
WHT
BLU
BRN
GRN

POWER +
POWER -

3
7

RED
YEL

3
2
9
8
5
BLK/WHT
BLK

P3
4
1
PIN 1
PIN 6

2
3

1
4

4
2

3
1

7
6

Figure 4.

I/O Cable Overview

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Serial Communication Overview

The standard communications settings for a H-ADCP is RS-422, 9600-baud, no parity, 8 data
bits and 1 stop bit.
You can set the H-ADCP for baud rates other than 9600 baud using the CB command (see
Changing the Baud Rate in the H-ADCP). If you make the new baud rates permanent with the
CK command, BBTalk will search for the correct settings if you use the Auto Detect function,
which searches for the H-ADCPs current serial port and baud rate (see Testing the H-ADCP).
If you tell the programs these settings, you will save time required for searching. Both WinSC
and BBTalk will use the last communication setting for future use.
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Change Communication Setting.

Changing a switch setting on the PIO board can change the

communication setting between RS-232 and RS-422. The switch is in plain view on the top
circuit board, near the cable connectors. Its settings are plainly marked on the board. If the
serial protocol is set for RS-422 and your computer expects RS-232, you will need an RS-232
to RS-422 adapter between the H-ADCP cable and your computer.

RS-232 to RS-422 Converter Overview

The adapter converts RS-232-to-RS-422. This adapter (includes cable) is supplied with the
H-ADCP.
P2

25-pin to
9-pin adapter
(use as needed)

P2
ADAPTER SIDE
SOCKET

RS422 RDA
RS422 RDB
RS422 TDA
RS422 TDB
DATA COMMON

Figure 5.

P1

3
16
2
14
7

P1
ADCP SIDE
PLUG
RED 3
RS422 TDA
ORN 2 RS422 TDB
YEL 9
RS422 RDA
GRN 8
RS422 RDB
BLU 5
DATA COMMON

25-pin to 9-pin RS-232 to RS-422 Converter

NOTE. The converter supplied with the H-ADCP is powered by the computers COM port. It
may be necessary to use a different converter when very long communication lines are used
(maximum 1300 meters).

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Software Overview
You will need several software programs to test and collect current profile data with the
H-ADCP.
SurfaceView is TRDIs real-time data collection program for horizontal H-ADCPs. This guide
does not go into detail about the operation of SurfaceView. For more information see the SurfaceView Users Guide.
BBTalk is a terminal emulator that allows your computer to communicate with the H-ADCP.
This guide does not go into detail about the operation of BBTalk. For more information see the
TRDI Tools Users Guide.
If you ordered the directional wave measurement upgrade you will also need WavesMon and
WaveView. WavesMon is the directional wave measurement package for the H-ADCP.
Use WaveView to view wave data. It is an enormously useful tool for turning waves data into
waves information.
SurfaceView Main Screen
SurfaceView is TRDIs real-time data
collection program for H-ADCPs.

BBTalk Main Screen

BBTalk is a terminal emulator program
that lets your computer communicate
with the H-ADCP.

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WavesMon Main Screen

WavesMon is the directional wave measurement package used for the
H-ADCP. This program is included if
you ordered the directional wave measurement upgrade.
For more information on how to use this
software package, see the WavesMon
Users Guide and WavesMon Quick
Start Guide.

WaveView Main Screen

WaveView is geared toward analysis
and presentation of processed wave
data created by the software program
WavesMon. WaveView provides the
big picture view of the wave climate as
well as details of individual height spectra and directional spectra. Time-series
of significant wave height, peak period,
peak direction, water level, and height
spectra make it easy to find significant
events.
This program is included if you ordered
the directional wave measurement upgrade.
For more information on how to use this
software package, see the WaveView
Users Guide.

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Installing the Software

You will be installing several software packages. These will be required for testing, installation, and data collection.
TRDI software requires a Windows compatible computer with the following specifications:

Windows XP or Windows 2000

Pentium III 600 MHz class PC (higher recommended)

64 megabytes of RAM (128 MB RAM recommended)

50 MB Free Disk Space plus space for data files (A large, fast hard disk is recommended)

One Serial Port (two or more High Speed UART Serial Port recommended)

Minimum display resolution of 1024 x 768, 256 color (higher recommended)

CD-ROM Drive

Mouse or other pointing device

Software Installation
a. Insert the compact disc into your CDROM drive and then follow the
browser instructions on your screen.
If the browser does not appear, complete Steps "b" through "d."
b. On the Windows task bar, click the
Start button, and then click Run.
c. Type <drive>:launch. For example, if
your CD-ROM drive is drive D, type
d:launch.
d. Follow the browser instructions on
your screen

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Section 2.0: Bench Testing

The bench-testing process ensures that the H-ADCP is working properly before you put it in
the water. The bench-test procedure will involve a visual inspection for obvious damage, and
powered tests that will verify that the H-ADCPs electronics and transducers are functioning.
This Section Covers:

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Visual Inspection

Setup the H-ADCP

Testing the H-ADCP

Compass Alignment

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Visual Inspection
Before connecting the H-ADCP, make a quick visual inspection of the components to make
sure nothing is damaged.
I/O Cable and Dummy Plug
Remove the strain relief.
Roll the rubber retaining strap up so that
it does not hinder plug removal.
Remove the dummy plug by pulling with
a straight-out motion. Do not wiggle the
connector up; this can damage the connector pins. A slight side-to-side wiggle
as you are pulling on the cable is OK.
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Visual Inspection
Inspect the pins for damage. Make sure
that they are straight and that there is no
corrosion on the metal surfaces.
Inspect the H-ADCP for damage. There
should be no cracks or peeling surfaces.
Check the following:

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Urethane faces

Pressure housing

Anode condition

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Setup the H-ADCP

You will now connect the H-ADCP to a power supply and a computer with the TRDI software
installed.

POWER SUPPLY

Beam 3

Beam 1

100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz

Beam 2

48 VDC
H-ADCP

BBTalk
!

20-60V

I/O CABLE
TO SERIAL PORT
(COM1 or COM2)

RS-232 to
RS-422
CONVERTOR

COMPUTER

3
2
ANODE

Figure 6.

H-ADCP Connections
Remove the dummy plug and connect
the I/O cable to the H-ADCP. Do so by
pushing straight in against the connector. Remember, don't wiggle the connector up, push it straight in.
Connect the I/O cable to your computer's communication port.
Connect the I/O cable power connector
to a 20 to 60 volt DC power supply.
Note: Place a light amount of DC-111
lubricant on the connector pins (rubber
portion only). This will make it easier to
connect or remove the I/O cable and
dummy plug.

NOTE. H-ADCP units are pre-configured to use RS-232 or RS-422 communications protocols.
Your computers communication port must match the H-ADCP, or use an adapter. To change
the communication protocol, refer to the H-ADCP Operation Manual.
If you ordered the RS-422 configuration, the H-ADCP is supplied with a RS-232 to RS-422
converter. The RS-232 to RS-422 converter must be disconnected from the H-ADCP when the
cable has been disconnected from the computer. If left connected, the internal battery used to
maintain ROM inside the H-ADCP can be drained or false Breaks may be sent.

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Changing the Baud Rate in the H-ADCP

The H-ADCP can be set to communicate at baud rates from 300 to 115200. The factory default
baud rate is always 9600 baud. The baud rate is controlled via the CB-command. The following procedure explains how to set the baud rate and save it in the H-ADCP. This procedure
assumes that you will be using the program BBTalk that is supplied by TRDI.
[BREAK Wakeup A]
WorkHorse Broadband H-ADCP Version 16.xx
Teledyne RD Instruments (c) 1996-2005
All Rights reserved.
>?
>cr1
[Parameters set to FACTORY defaults]

BAUD RATE

CB-command

300

CB011

1200

CB111

2400

CB211

4800

CB311

9600

CB411 (Default)

19200

CB511

38400

CB611

57600

CB711

115200

CB811

>cb?
CB = 411 ----------------- Serial Port Control (Baud
[4=9600]; Par; Stop)
>cb811
>CK
[Parameters saved as USER defaults]
>cb?
CB = 811 ----------------- Serial Port Control (Baud
[8=115200]; Par; Stop)
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Connect the H-ADCP to the computer

and apply power.
Start the BBTalk program and establish
communications with the H-ADCP. Wakeup the H-ADCP by sending a break
signal with the End key.
At the ">" prompt in the communication
window, type CR1 then press the Enter
key. This will set the H-ADCP to the
factory default settings.

Send the CB-command that selects the

baud rate you wish. The table on the
left shows the CB-command settings for
different baud rates with no parity and 1
stop bit.
For example, to change the baud rate to
115200, at the ">" prompt in the communication window, type cb811 then
press the Enter key.
The CB? command will identify the
communication setting.

BBTalk will send the command CK to

save the new baud rate setting.
Exit BBTalk.
The H-ADCP is now set for the new
baud rate. The baud rate will stay at
this setting until you change it back with
the CB-command.
Exit BBTalk so the communication
port is available for use with other programs.

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Testing the H-ADCP

Before deploying the H-ADCP, it is a good idea to make sure that it is working properly. This
simple test checks that the H-ADCP is able to communicate with the computer.
Start BBTalk
Start the BBTalk program (for help on
using BBTalk, see the TRDI Tools User's Guide).
On the Connect To screen, select
WorkHorse.
Select the COM port the H-ADCP cable
is connected to.
Click Next.

Enter the Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bits,

and Flow Control. If you are unsure of
the settings, leave them at the default
settings.
Click Next, than Finish.

Communications Settings
On the File menu, click Break (you can
also press the End key to send a break
or use the Toolbar and press the blue B
button).
You should see the wakeup message
appear on the log file window.
If the wakeup message is not readable,
on the File menu, click Properties.
Click the Auto Detect ADCP button.
Click OK when the H-ADCP is detected.
Try to wakeup the H-ADCP again.

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>cr1
[Parameters set to FACTORY defaults]
>ck
[Parameters saved as USER defaults]
>ps0
Instrument S/N: 3192
Frequency: 307200 HZ
Configuration: 3 BEAM, HORIZONTAL
Beam Angle: 25 DEGREES
Beam Pattern: CONVEX
Orientation: UP
Sensor(s): HEADING TILT 1 TILT 2 DEPTH
TEMPERATURE PRESSURE
Pressure Sens Coefficients: (c3,c2,c1,offset)
0.00,0.00,0.01,-1.15
Temp Sens Offset:

-0.22 degrees C

CPU Firmware:
Boot Code Ver:
DEMOD #1 Ver:
DEMOD #2 Ver:
PWRTIMG Ver:

11.07 [0]
Required: 1.13
ad48, Type: 1f
ad48, Type: 1f
85d3, Type:
6

Board Serial Number Data:

D1 00 00 00 E6 FD 28
B4 00 00 00 E7 09 74
34 00 00 00 E6 F8 29
A9 00 00 02 C9 37 69
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09
09
09
09

Actual:

1.13

Testing the H-ADCP

At the ">" prompt in the communication
window, enter the direct command CR1
then press the Enter key. This will set
the H-ADCP to the factory default settings.
At the ">" prompt in the communication
window, enter the direct command CK
then press the Enter key. This will save
the factory default setting as the default
power up condition.
At the ">" prompt in the communication
window, enter the direct command PS0
then press the Enter key. This will display the H-ADCP system configuration
data.

PIO727-3013-04X
REC727-1015-04X
CPU727-2000-00H
DSP727-2001-04F

>pa
PRE-DEPLOYMENT TESTS
CPU TESTS:
RTC......................................PASS
RAM......................................PASS
ROM......................................PASS
RECORDER TESTS:
PC Card #0...............................NOT DETECTED
Card Detect............................PASS
Communication..........................PASS
DOS Structure..........................PASS
Sector Test (short)....................PASS
PC Card #1...............................NOT DETECTED
DSP TESTS:
Timing RAM...............................PASS
Demod RAM...............................PASS
Demod REG...............................PASS
FIFOs....................................PASS
SYSTEM TESTS:
XILINX Interrupts... IRQ3 IRQ3 IRQ3 ...PASS
Receive Loop-Back........................PASS
Wide Bandwidth...........................PASS
Narrow Bandwidth.........................PASS
RSSI Filter..............................PASS
Transmit.................................PASS
SENSOR TESTS:
H/W Operation............................PASS
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At the ">" prompt in the communication

window, enter the direct command PA
then press the Enter key. This will run
the H-ADCP Pre-deployment tests.

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>Pt3

At the ">" prompt in the communication

window, enter the direct command PT3
then press the Enter key. This will run
the H-ADCP Receive Path test.

Correlation Magnitude: Narrow Bandwidth

Lag
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Bm1
255
144
70
37
24
13
6
3

Bm2
255
144
71
33
18
12
5
2

Bm3
255
146
73
35
18
8
2
1

High Gain RSSI:

Low Gain RSSI:

71
16

67
16

74
18

SIN Duty Cycle:

COS Duty Cycle:

49
48

52
50

49
48

Receive Test Results = $000 ... PASS

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Compass Alignment
The compass calibration algorithm corrects for the distortions caused by the local magnetic
fields to give you an accurate measurement. You should be aware of the following items:

We recommend against calibrating the H-ADCP while on a ship or platform. The

ships motion and magnetic fields from the hull and engine will likely prevent successful calibration.

If you think your mounting fixture or frame has some magnetic field or magnetic
permeability, calibrate the H-ADCP inside the fixture. Depending on the strength
and complexity of the fixtures field, the calibration procedure may be able to correct it.

Preparing for Calibration

POWER SUPPLY

Beam 3

Beam 1

100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz

Beam 2

48 VDC
H-ADCP

BBTalk
!

20-60V

I/O CABLE
TO SERIAL PORT
(COM1 or COM2)

1
3
2
ANODE

RS-232 to
RS-422
CONVERTOR

COMPUTER

Connect the H-ADCP as shown.

Place the H-ADCP on a piece of strong
cardboard on top of a smooth wooden
(non-magnetic) table. If a wooden table
is not available, place the H-ADCP on
the floor as far away from metal objects
as possible. Use the cardboard to rotate the H-ADCP during calibrationthis
way you will not scratch the H-ADCP.
Place the H-ADCP so that the anode is
facing down and the pressure sensor is
facing up.

CAUTION. If you calibrate the compass with the pressure sensor facing downward, the
compass calibration will be invalid. Compass errors in excess of 5 degrees may occur.

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Compass Calibration Verification

Compass calibration verification is an automated built-in test that measures how well the compass is calibrated. The procedure measures compass parameters at every 5 of rotation for a
full 360 rotation. When it has collected data for all required directions, the H-ADCP computes and displays the results.
WorkHorse H-ADCP
Teledyne RD Instruments (c) 2003
All rights reserved.
Firmware Version: xx.xx
>

>AX
---------------------------------------------------------------------TRDI Compass Error Estimating Algorithm

N
^

Start BBTalk. See the TRDI Tools Users Guide for assistance on using
BBTalk.
Using BBTalk, send a Break to wake up
the H-ADCP.

At the > prompt, type AX and press the

Return key.

Press any key to start taking data after the instrument is setup.
Rotate the unit in a plane until all data samples are acquired...
rotate less than 5/sec. Press Q to quit.
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
N
^
^
^
^

HEADING ERROR ESTIMATE FOR THE CURRENT COMPASS CALIBRATION:

OVERALL ERROR:
Peak Double + Single Cycle Error (should be < 5(): ( 1.55(
DETAILED ERROR SUMMARY:
Single Cycle Error:
( 1.54(
Double Cycle Error:
( 0.07(
Largest Double plus Single Cycle Error:
( 1.61(
RMS of 3rd Order and Higher + Random Error:
( 0.31(

Rotate the H-ADCP slowly 360 degrees

(approximately 5 degrees per second).
Pay particular attention to the Overall
Error.
If the overall error is less than 2, the
compass does not require alignment.
You can align the compass to reduce
the overall error even more (if desired).

Compass Calibration Procedure

The built-in automated compass calibration procedure is similar to the alignment verification.
The H-ADCP uses the first rotation(s) to compute a new calibration matrix and the final rotation to verify the calibration. It will not accept the new matrix unless the calibration was carried out properly, and it asks you to verify that you want to use the new calibration if it is not
as good as the previous calibration. There are two compass calibrations to choose from; one
only corrects for hard iron while the other corrects for both hard and soft iron characteristics
for materials rotating with the ADCP. Hard iron effects are related to residual magnetic fields
and cause single cycle errors while soft iron effects are related to magnetic permeability that
distorts the earths magnetic field and causes double cycle errors.
For the H-ADCP that is normally in a fixed horizontal attitude we use option b of the AF
command that corrects for both hard and soft iron characteristics in a single plane.

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Figure 7.

Compass Calibration

WorkHorse Broadband H-ADCP Version 16.xx

Teledyne RD Instruments (c) 1996-2005
All Rights reserved.
>?

>AR
Do you really want to write over the active fluxgate calibration
data [y or n]?Y
Fluxgate Calibration Matrices Updated with Factory Original Values.
>

>AF
---------------------------------------------------------------------Field Calibration Procedure
Choose calibration method:
a. Remove hard iron error (single cycle) only.
b. Remove hard and soft iron error (single + double cycle).
c. Help.
d. Quit.

Successfully evaluated compass performance after the field calibration

update.
Press any key to continue...
Making new calibration parameters permanent.
Calibration parameters have been updated in RAM and Flash.
---------------------------------------------------------------------Field Calibration Procedure
Hard and Soft Iron Calibration
Compass field calibration procedure is complete.
>>> Total error before calibration:
>>> Total error after calibration:

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2.3 <<<
0.2 <<<

Using BBTalk, send a Break to wake up

the ADCP.

At the > prompt, type AR and press the

Return key. Type Y to return the Fluxgate Calibration Matrices with the factory original values.

At the > prompt, type AF and press the

Return key.
Choose option b to start the calibration
procedure. When prompted, rotate the
H-ADCP slowly 360 degrees (approximately 5 degrees per second).

If the calibration procedure is successful, it records the new calibration matrix

to nonvolatile memory. The H-ADCP
will not change its matrix unless the calibration is properly carried out.
If the calibration procedure is not successful, move to a different location and
try again.

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Section 3.0: Installation and Setup

Proper H-ADCP and site preparation is critical for a successful deployment. In this section we
will prepare the H-ADCP for deployment and ensure that the installation site meets the necessary requirements. Then, we will install the H-ADCP in the water and make sure that it is
functioning.
This Section Covers:

H-ADCP Preparation

Pressure Sensor Preparation

Site Preparation

H-ADCP Installation

Testing the Installed H-ADCP

H-ADCP Preparation
Before you put the H-ADCP into the water, you must prepare it for deployment.
Check the Housing Seal
If the housing is not properly sealed
prior to deployment, the H-ADCP will be
destroyed. Visually inspect the mating
surfaces of the housing to ensure that
there are no obstructions. The faces
should be parallel to one another and
there should be no gaps. Check to ensure that the hardware holding the housing together are tight.

CAUTION. If the H-ADCP was opened, read the H-ADCP Operation Manual for details on
H-ADCP re-assembly.

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Pressure Sensor Preparation

Horizontal ADCP
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All rights reserved.
Firmware Version: xx.xx

Zero the Pressure Sensor

Use the AZ-command to zero out the
pressure sensor at the deployment site,
before putting the H-ADCP into the water.
Connect and apply power to the system.
Start BBTalk and wakeup the H-ADCP
(press the END key).
Type AZ and press the Return key.
Exit BBTalk.

>
>
>AZ
>

Site Preparation
The H-ADCP must be rigidly mounted to a structure, such as a large vessel, solid wall, pier, or
pile. The mounting structure must be firm, stable, without settlement or displacement over
time.
See the H-ADCP Operation Manual for Outline Installation Drawings.
+20 TO 60 VDC

Software

Mounting Location
In order to gain the maximum profiling
range at a site, we recommend the
H-ADCP be mounted near the middle of
the water depth at the mounting structure location. For a site with a significant seasonal change of water level, the
H-ADCP may need to be mounted at
different elevations according to seasonal water level change. In deep water
we recommend the H-ADCP be
mounted 5 to 20 meters below the surface.
H-ADCP Orientation
X-Axis - Pitch is measured around the
X-axis and should be set to zero.
Y-Axis - Roll is measured around the Yaxis and should be set to zero.
Pressure Sensor The pressure sensor must be facing up towards the water
surface

SurfaceView

PRESSURE
SENSOR

ANODE

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H-ADCP Installation
The H-ADCP must be mounted with its transducer orientation in the horizontal direction. That
is, the three transducers, which are for water velocity measurement, must be looking horizontally (also called side-looking). The pressure sensor, which is for water depth measurement,
must be looking up towards the water surface.
NOTE. For CRITICAL H-ADCP Waves Array installation information, refer to the H-ADCP
Wave System Installation Checklist in the H-ADCP Operation Manual.

48 VDC
SurfaceView
SurfaceWave
s

I/O CABLE

Attach H-ADCP to Structure

Attach the H-ADCP to a rigid structure,
solid wall, pier, or pile. The mounting
structure must be firm, stable, without
settlement or displacement over time.
Double-check all of the connections,
seals, and bolts. Connect the I/O cable
and make sure that the strain relief is
attached to the cable.
Bolt the H-ADCP to the structure. Make
sure that the I/O cable is routed so that
it is not subject to becoming entangled
or snagged.

H-ADCP

NOTE. TRDI offers optional kits for attaching the H-ADCP to a structure. For additional
information, please contact our field service department (see How to Contact Teledyne RD
Instruments).

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Testing the Installed H-ADCP

Once the H-ADCP is mounted in the water, its time to communicate with it and make adjustments. SurfaceView will be used to adjust the pitch and roll settings as well as to check for abnormalities in the acoustic backscattering intensity profile.
Start SurfaceView.
On the Setup Wizard, click Real-Time.
Click Next.

Once communications is established, on

the Communications Settings screen,
click Next.
Accept the default setting on the next
several screens. Click Finish.

Pitch and Roll Adjustment

The deployment screen of the SurfaceView software indicates the pitch and
roll angles of the H-ADCP.
Adjust the mount until the roll is zero.
The H-ADCP rolls about the Y-axis.
The roll must be zero.
Adjust the mount until the pitch is zero.
The H-ADCP pitches about the X-axis.
Note: A slight upward or downward
pitch may be required to avoid beam
interference from the bottom or surface.

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Intensity Plot
Start collecting data (see Section 4.0:
Collecting Current Profile Data with SurfaceView) and check the intensity profile
for abnormal data. What you are looking
for are unusually large spikes, especially
ones that stay fixed along the Y-axis of
the plot.
Spikes that don't move are usually fixed
objects in the water like rocks or pylons.
Spikes that move along the Y-axis are
usually moving objects like schools of
fish or logs.
It is important to mount the H-ADCP in a
location free from fixed obstructions.
The velocity data will be questionable if
the intensity profile shows abnormalities.

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Section 4.0: Collecting Current Profile Data with SurfaceView

This section has simple instructions for collecting current profile data with a Horizontal ADCP.
Start SurfaceView
Start SurfaceView by double clicking the
SurfaceView icon.
On the Start Wizard, click Real-Time
Data Acquisition.
Click Next.

Setup Communications
A message box will display whenever
the wizard is waiting for a response from
the COM port device.
If the connection did not get automatically made, on the Communications
Settings dialog box, select the COM
Port, Baudrate, Databits, and Stopbits
that the H-ADCP is connected to. If you
are unsure of the setting, use Auto
Detect.
Click Next.

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Output Raw Data File (Prefix) SurfaceView uses the Deployment Name
(Prefix) to create the data file made during data collection.
Output Directory Use the Output
Directory field to select where the raw
data file will be stored. Click the Pick
Directory button to select the directory.
Use the Date/Time in File Name selection to add the Date and Time to the file
name.
Enter a Maximum File Size in the box.
When the data file size reaches the
maximum limit, the file will be closed
and a new data file generated with an
incremented file name.
Click Next.

Click the Browse button and select a

path to save the Peak/Mean Data Log
file (*.CSV). CSV files can not be overwritten. If you see a warning message,
click OK and select a different path or
file name by clicking the Browse button.
Click Next to continue.

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Select Use Wizard and click Next.

Enter the H-ADCP Setup Choices

SurfaceView enters the default settings
in the Parameter Setup screen based
on the H-ADCP frequency.
Leave the default settings for the Number of Cells, Cell Size, and Blank Distance for this Quick Start example.

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Salinity (ppt) Enter the salinity of the

water.
Coordinates for Velocity Select
Beam, Instrument, Ship Coordinates
or Earth.
Magnetic Variation or Offset (deg)
Use a chart to determine the local magnetic variation in your area and enter the
value in the box (only available if using
Earth coordinates).
ADCP Xducer Depth If the ADCP
does not have a pressure sensor, check
the Use Manual Depth box and set the
depth of the ADCP transducer faces
below the surface. This value is used
by the ADCP to calculate the speed of
sound.
ADCP Xducer Heading If the ADCP
does not have a compass, check the
Use Manual Heading box and enter the
heading of the ADCP relative to forward
or relative to true north.
Click Next.

Review the commands that will be sent

to the ADCP. See the WorkHorse
Commands and Output Data Format
Guide for details on each command.

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Start Data Collection

Click Finish to begin data collection.

See the SurfaceView Users Guide for

details on the displays.

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Section 5.0: Data Playback with SurfaceView

This section has simple instructions for a data playback of Horizontal ADCP current profile
data.
Start SurfaceView by double clicking the
SurfaceView icon.
On the Start Wizard, click Playback /
Processing.
Click Next.

Select the Data File

On the Playback File Selection screen
select the file to be played by clicking
the Browse button and click the Open
button.
Click Next.

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Select the Bin Selection by clicking the

Change Bin Selection box. Enter the
bins you want and click OK.
Click Next.

Click the Browse button and select a

path to save the Peak/Mean Data Logging file (*.CSV). CSV files can not be
overwritten. If you see a warning message, click OK and select a different
path or file name.
Click Next.

Start Playback
Click Finish to begin data playback.

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