Specifications

Table of Contents
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Channel Master Applications ..............................................................................................................1
1.2 Getting Started....................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Conventions Used in Manuals ............................................................................................................2
2 System Overview .............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Inventory .............................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Visual Inspection of the Channel Master.............................................................................................4
2.3 Channel Master Overview...................................................................................................................5
3 Channel Master Care ........................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 General Handling Guidelines ..............................................................................................................8
3.2 Assembly Guidelines ..........................................................................................................................8
3.3 Deployment Guidelines.......................................................................................................................9
4 Setup the Channel Master ............................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Power Requirements ........................................................................................................................11
4.2 What if the Channel Master Does Not Respond ...............................................................................11
5 Software........................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1 System Requirements.......................................................................................................................12
5.2 Software Installation..........................................................................................................................12
6 Testing Your Channel Master........................................................................................................ 13
7 Recovering Data from the Loop Recorder ................................................................................... 15
7.1 Using WinHADCP to Recover Data ..................................................................................................15
7.2 Using BBTalk to Recover Data .........................................................................................................15
8 Channel Master Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 17
8.1 Spare Parts .......................................................................................................................................17
8.2 I/O Cable and Dummy Plug ..............................................................................................................18
8.2.1 Disconnecting the I/O Cable or Dummy Plug....................................................................................19
8.2.2 Connecting the I/O Cable or Dummy Plug ........................................................................................19
8.3 Housing Assembly Removal .............................................................................................................22
8.4 Channel Master Re-assembly...........................................................................................................25
8.4.1 O-Ring Inspection and Replacement ................................................................................................25
8.4.2 Housing Assembly Replacement ......................................................................................................26
8.4.3 Pressure Sensor Calibration and Close-up.......................................................................................27
8.5 Firmware Upgrades ..........................................................................................................................28
8.6 Personality Module Replacement .....................................................................................................32
8.7 Desiccant Bags .................................................................................................................................33
8.8 Sealing the Channel Master for a Deployment..................................................................................33
8.9 Prevention of Biofouling ....................................................................................................................34
8.9.1 Controlling Biofouling ........................................................................................................................34
8.9.2 Recommended Antifouling Paints .....................................................................................................35
8.9.3 Applying Antifouling Paints................................................................................................................36
8.10 Thermistor Maintenance ...................................................................................................................36
8.11 Pressure Sensor Maintenance..........................................................................................................37
8.11.1 Pressure Sensor Cavity Oil Fill .........................................................................................................37
8.11.2 Zero the Pressure Sensor.................................................................................................................39
8.12 Storage and Shipping Maintenance ..................................................................................................39
8.12.1 Removal of Biofouling .......................................................................................................................39
8.12.2 Transducer Head Inspection .............................................................................................................40
8.12.3 Final Storage or Shipping Preparation ..............................................................................................40
8.13 Returning Channel Masters to RDI for Service .................................................................................41
8.13.1 Domestic Shipments .........................................................................................................................41
8.13.2 International Shipments ....................................................................................................................42
9 Channel Master Installation........................................................................................................... 44
9.1 Mounting Plate Assembly .................................................................................................................44