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 ................................................................................... 14
8 Channel Master Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 16
8.1 Spare Parts .......................................................................................................................................16
8.2 I/O Cable and Dummy Plug ..............................................................................................................17
8.2.1 Disconnecting the I/O Cable or Dummy Plug....................................................................................18
8.2.2 Connecting the I/O Cable or Dummy Plug ........................................................................................18
8.3 Housing Assembly Removal .............................................................................................................21
8.4 Channel Master Re-assembly...........................................................................................................24
8.4.1 O-Ring Inspection and Replacement ................................................................................................24
8.4.2 Housing Assembly Replacement ......................................................................................................25
8.4.3 Pressure Sensor Calibration and Close-up.......................................................................................26
8.5 Firmware Upgrades ..........................................................................................................................27
8.6 Personality Module Replacement .....................................................................................................30
8.7 Desiccant Bags .................................................................................................................................31
8.8 Sealing the Channel Master for a Deployment..................................................................................31
8.9 Prevention of Biofouling ....................................................................................................................32
8.9.1 Controlling Biofouling ........................................................................................................................32
8.9.2 Recommended Antifouling Paints .....................................................................................................33
8.9.3 Applying Antifouling Paints................................................................................................................34
8.10 Thermistor Maintenance ...................................................................................................................34
8.11 Pressure Sensor Maintenance..........................................................................................................35
8.11.1 Pressure Sensor Cavity Oil Fill .........................................................................................................35
8.11.2 Zero the Pressure Sensor.................................................................................................................37
8.12 Storage and Shipping Maintenance ..................................................................................................37
8.12.1 Removal of Biofouling .......................................................................................................................37
8.12.2 Transducer Head Inspection .............................................................................................................38
8.12.3 Final Storage or Shipping Preparation ..............................................................................................38
8.13 Returning Channel Masters to RDI for Service .................................................................................39
8.13.1 Domestic Shipments .........................................................................................................................39
8.13.2 International Shipments ....................................................................................................................40
9 Channel Master Installation........................................................................................................... 42
9.1 Mounting Plate Assembly .................................................................................................................42
9.2 Orientation and Tilt............................................................................................................................42
9.3 Installing the Channel Master on Site ...............................................................................................44