Long Ranger Quick Reference Card

Deployment Checklist Long Ranger Care

‰ Visually inspect the Long Ranger This section contains a list of items you should be aware of every time you
handle, use, or deploy your Long Ranger. Please refer to this list often.
‰ Check the I/O Cable and connector pins for damage
‰ Check the housing condition for damage General Handling Guidelines
‰ Check the transducer faces are clean and free from • Never set the transducer on a hard or rough surface. The urethane faces
defects may be damaged.
‰ Check the zinc anodes condition • Always remove the retaining strap on the underwater-connect cable and
dummy plug when disconnecting them. Failure to do so will break the
‰ Check the housing paint condition retainer strap.
‰ Seal the Long Ranger for deployment • Do not apply any upward force on the end-cap connector as the I/O cable
‰ Install and connect the battery is being disconnected. Stressing the connector may cause the Long
Ranger to flood. Read the Maintenance section for details on
‰ Check Recorder PC card is installed disconnecting the I/O cable.
‰ Use fresh desiccant inside Long Ranger • Do not expose the transducer faces to prolonged sunlight. The urethane
‰ Install new o-rings; use silicone lubricant faces may develop cracks. Cover the transducer faces on the Long
Ranger if it will be exposed to sunlight.
‰ Check all mounting hardware is installed
• Do not expose the I/O connector to prolonged sunlight. The plastic may
‰ Bench Tests become brittle. Cover the connector on the Long Ranger if it will be
‰ Test the Long Ranger using BBTalk or WinSC exposed to sunlight.
‰ Verify the compass alignment using BBTalk or • Do not store the Long Ranger in temperatures over 60 degrees C with the
batteries removed. The urethane faces may be damaged. Check the
WinSC; if necessary, re-calibrate temperature indicator inside the shipping case. It changes color if the
‰ Check the recorder status using BBTalk or WinSC temperature limit is exceeded.
‰ Final Preparation for Deployment • Store batteries in a cool dry location (0 to 21 degrees C). If the batteries
are installed in the Long Ranger, do not store the Long Ranger in
‰ Are biofouling precautions needed? temperatures over 21 degrees C.
‰ Clean the pressure sensor port • Do not store batteries inside the Long Ranger for extended periods. The
‰ Zero the pressure sensor (optional) at deployment site batteries may leak.
with AZ-command • Use batteries within one year. Batteries stored for more than 12 months
should NEVER be used!
• Vent the system before opening by loosing the hardware on the housing. If
the Long Ranger flooded, there may be gas under pressure inside the
housing.
VISUALLY INSPECT THE ADCP
• Do not scratch or damage the O-ring surfaces or grooves. If scratches or
damage exists, they may provide a leakage path and cause the Long
Ranger to flood. Do not risk a deployment with damaged O-ring surfaces.
• Do not lift or support a Long Ranger by the external I/O cable. The
connector or cable will break.

Assembly Guidelines
• Read the Maintenance section for details on Long Ranger re-assembly.
Make sure the housing assembly O-ring stays in the groove when you re-
assemble the Long Ranger. Tighten the hardware as specified. Loose,
ZINC ANODES missing, stripped hardware, or a damaged O-ring can cause the Long
CHECK FOR CORROSION Ranger transducer to flood.
I/O CABLE CONNECTOR
INSTALL DUMMY PLUG END-CAP • Place a light amount of DC-111 lubricant on the connector pins (rubber
CHECK O-RINGS AND portion only). This will make it easier to connect or remove the I/O
MOUNTING HARDWARE cable and dummy plug.
ARE INSTALLED
ELECTRONICS AND
• Do not connect or disconnect the I/O cable with power applied. When you
HOUSING BATTERY PACKS connect the cable with power applied, you may see a small spark. The
CHECK FOR CHECK PC CARD AND connector pins may become pitted and worn.
SCRATCHES BATTERIES ARE
AND CHIPPED INSTALLED • The Long Ranger I/O cable is wet mate-able, not under water mate-able.
PAINT

TRANSDUCER HEAD
Deployment Guidelines
CHECK O-RINGS • Read the Long Ranger User’s Guide and the Software User’s Guides.
AND MOUNTING These guides have tutorials to help you learn how to use the Long
HARDWARE ARE
INSTALLED Ranger.

URETHANE TRANSDUCER FACES • Long Ranger batteries are shipped inside the Long Ranger but not
REMOVE BARNACLES AND CHECK connected. Connect the battery and seal the Long Ranger before
FOR CRACKS deployment.
• Align the compass whenever the recorder module is replaced, or when any
ferrous metals are relocated inside or around the Long Ranger housing.
Ferro-magnetic materials affect the compass.
• The AC power adapter is not designed to withstand water. Use caution
when using on decks in wet conditions.
• Avoid using ferro-magnetic materials in the mounting fixtures or near the
PRESSURE SENSOR
ZERO BEFORE DEPLOY
Long Ranger. Ferro-magnetic materials affect the compass.
CHECK PORT HOLE
IS CLEAR

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 Long Ranger Self-Contained Deployment
100 to 240 VAC
50/60Hz POWER SUPPLY

COMPUTER

WinSC
PC CARD 48 VDC
(INSTALLED ON DSP BOARD)

! 20-60V
Step 4. Deploy and recover the Long Ranger. Data files
400 Wh BATTERY PACKS (4)
I/O CABLE
to Serial Port
are ABCDE.SCL (deployment log file) and
(INSTALLED)
ADCP
(COM1 or COM2)
ABCDE000.000 (raw data).
Step 1. Use WinSC to create a new deployment file.
Use the Deployment Checklist (other side) to verify that
the ADCP is ready for the deployment. Use the
Deployment Wizard to test the Long Ranger, verify the
compass calibration, and set the Long Ranger’s clock.
DATA
*000.000

Use the Deployment Wizard to

set deployment parameters
Choices - Consequences
Range
Resolution Step 5. Use WinSC to recover data from the recorder.
Battery Usage
Memory Requirements The data will be copied to your computer’s hard drive.

COMMAND FILE

ABCDE.WHP

Step 2. Use the Deployment Wizard to plan the RAW DATA

deployment. Make choices; see the consequences for
the entire deployment.

Step 6. Always backup your data. Use WinADCP or

WinSC to view the data.

MEMORY CARD
RECORDER MEMORY CARD
(INSTALLED) RECORDER

Step 3. Use WinSC’s Deployment Wizard to send the

deployment commands from ABCDE.WHP to the Long
Ranger. View the deployment log file. This file shows all
of the commands sent to the Long Ranger and the Long Step 7. Use WinSC to erase the recorder and prepare
Ranger’s response. You should hear the Long Ranger the Long Ranger for another deployment.
“beep” after each ping. Disconnect the I/O cable and
install the dummy plug.

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