RSS-2 QUICK SETUP GUIDE

REMOTE SOURCE CONTROLLER (RSS-2)

RIGSIDE SETUP

MASTER WITH RIG GUNS

MASTER WITH OFFSET SLAVE GUNS

RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

This document is a basic guide which provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup the RSS 2 as the
master. Full details of the RSS 2 system and setup are in the manual

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

A. Remote Source Controller (RSS-2)

B. Source Interface Unit (SIU-BHI) including ground wire kit and software inside.

C. Antenna and Cable

2
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

D. GPS antenna. (Time Stamp, not Navigation) E. RSS-2 AS978a Cable. Connects RSS2 to SIU

F. AHA (Analogue Hydrophone Adapter).

Note the AHA is only used at the ‘Master’, see Setting up the System as Rig ‘Master’
Not required when using a GSP

3
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

WHAT’S NOT IN THE BOX

A Windows PC or laptop is necessary, but not supplied. It is recommended to use a Windows 7 or XP PC. See
Appendix A at the end of this document for RSS2 Software installation and configuration of USB drivers.

LOCATION- RIG

HOW TO SETUP RSS2 HARDWARE AS WHEN DEPLOYING GUNS AT RIG SITE

Left: Complete Rig Gun system setup schematic.

4
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

Below: Setup of the SIU (Rig Guns Only)

HOW TO SETUP THE RSS2 MASTER HARDWARE AS IF SHOOTING BOAT GUNS ONLY

Complete RSS2 Master set up at Rig for boat Guns (See RSS2 Slave Document for Boat Gun set up instruction).

5
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

Below: Setup of RSS-2 Master (Boat gun configuration).

Antenna
AHA to 3rd
Party Recorder
GPS (Time
Power Stamp)
USB/PC

Note: SIU not required when shooting boat slave guns only

INSTALL RSS SOFTWARE AND START THE RSS APP

(SEE APPENDIX A FOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION)

TO START THE APPLICATION, DOUBLE-CLICK ON THE RSS ICON
ON THE DESKTOP.
The ‘RSS-2 Source Controller - System Set-up’ window will
appear.
6
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

For Survey Type, select the appropriate mode. This example Seismic While Drilling.
For local configuration ‘Master’ will need to be selected, your unit ID will be set to 1.
Select number of Guns in use.
Select number of Hydrophones in use.
The main RSS application window should appear.

Black
SIU ID background for
SWD Mode

7
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL
ENTER JOB DETAILS
Select ‘Job --> ’Details’ in the menu bar and enter details about the job.

Sections in Green for Rig Guns Only

Configure the SIU
Upon first use, the SIU needs to be programmed with an ID.
Ensure only one SIU is connected to the RSS-2.
Select ‘Configure’ --> ‘SIU’ on menu bar.

The first SIU can be ID 1.

Select ‘Change SIU Number’ - ‘OK’ -
Green LED on SIU should flash once.
Repeat this procedure for each SIU being
used. Give subsequent SIUs the ID 2, 3
etc.
Up to 7 SIUs can be attached.
8
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

CHECK HYDROPHONE CONFIGURATION

On top Toolbar Select ‘Configure’--> ’Hydrophone’

Check ‘Transfer Hydrophone to Master’ is set to ‘1’

Test gun loom leakage, solenoid loop and time break loop resistance
Connect ground lead from SIU to gun body as pictured below. Solenoid and time break cables need to be
connected (Group A SIU input).

9
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

On Toolbar select ‘Test’-->‘Cable Check’.

Cable check will return assessment;

10
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

Disconnect earth ground wire when ‘Cable Check’ tests are completed

Check Solenoids
Select ‘Test’-->‘Solenoid Check’ on the menu bar. Listen for the solenoids click.

11
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

Setup the Transducers

Connect the transducer cable to the 4-20mA input on the SIU. Red cable in the picture above.

bar.

12
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL
To configure the transducers two set points need to be made, these need to be done at
different pressures. The first set point should be taken at 0 psi.

The current loop reading should be entered into the ‘SP1 (mA)’ cell and the outlet
pressure into the ‘SP1 (Units)’ cell in the transducer configuration window as in the
example image below.

Current loop
read out.

The outlet pressure should then be increased to operating pressure and the current
loop reading and pressure entered into ‘SP2 (mA)’ and ‘SP2 (Units)’ cells in the
transducer configuration window respectively.

Select ‘OK’ in the transducer configuration window and the read out will display the
gun pressure in real time as in the example image below.

Outlet pressure
read out.
13
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

It is possible to monitor up to four loop current circuits per airgun array. There are fields to enter a
Description, e.g. ‘Gun Depth’, ‘Gun Pressure’ and loop currents at two set points and what the current
corresponds to in terms of the defined units.

TESTING COMPLETED. SYSTEM NOW READY FOR DEPLOYMENT

FOLLOW COMPANY RISKS ASSESSMENT FOR GUN DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS
NEXT SECTION ASSUMES GUNS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED

14
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

Synchronise Local Guns

Select ‘Configure’--> ‘Master Start Control’ on the tool bar.
The ‘Start Options’ window will appear.
Select the ‘Auto-Start’ option, and close the window by selecting ‘OK’.

Select ‘Configure’ --> ‘Guns’ on the menu bar.

The ‘Gun Configuration’ window will appear.
Check the ‘Mode’ for each Gun is set at ‘AUTO’, for automatic syncing of each gun.

Close the ‘Gun Configuration’ window by selecting ‘OK’.

Select ‘Mode’  ‘Run’ on the menu bar, or select the ‘RUN’ mode button short-cut on the main application
window.
Acknowledge the warning message that the guns are about to fire.
15
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

All guns should fire periodically.

Check Gun sensor and hydrophone data appear in the main application window.
After several shots you should see that all the guns are synchronised

16
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

Select Halt
Select ‘Configure’  ‘Master Start Control’
Select ‘External Start’ option.

For Rig Guns

For local guns select here Master 1

Select Yes Source 1

Select ‘RUN’ mode.

17
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL

The system is now set up to receive Fire commands.

For Boat Shooting

18
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL
Select Yes Source 2

Radio needs to be turned on and the same channel as the boat selected.
The system is now set up to receive Fire commands.

19
RSS-2 QUICK START
MANUAL
APPENDIX

A - INSTALLATION OF RSS2 SOFTWARE/CONFIGURATION OF USB DRIVERS

INSTALLATION
The RSS2 system requires a Windows PC, either a laptop or desktop. The application should run under any
Windows operating system, although we have only tested it and support its use under XP or Windows 7.
There are now two installations on the supplied CD, one for just RSS2 and one for the full ACQ-suite of
applications.
Double-click on the ‘Set-up.exe’ file; you can accept all the default settings.
By default, the software is installed to:
‘C:\Program Files\ASL\RSS2’ (32-bit machines), or,
‘C:\Program Files(x86)\ASL\RSS2’ (64-bit machines),
for the RSS2-only install.
If installed as part of the ACQ-suite of applications, it will be installed to
‘C:\Program Files\ASL\ACQ’ (32-bit machines), or,
‘C:\Program Files(x86)\ASL\ACQ’ (64-bit machines)
Wherever it is installed however, you should get a short-cut icon on the desk-top.
USB DRIVER LOCATION
The first time the RSS2 is connected to your PC, you will be asked for the location of the USB driver files.
On 32-bit machines, select the folder
‘C:\Program Files\ASL\<ACQ>or<RSS2>\USB\32-bit’
On 64-bit machines, select the folder
‘C:\Program Files(x86)\ASL\<ACQ>or<RSS2>\USB\64-bit’
If you are unsure whether you have a 32-bit or 64-bit machine, look under ‘Control Panel’, ‘System’ (XP) , or,
‘Control Panel’, ‘System and Security’, ‘System’ (Win7).
On installing the drivers you will most likely to get a warning that the drivers have not been authenticated by
Microsoft. This is expected and select to use them anyway!

20