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Kearfott INS Integration

Integration Today we work with Kearfott to integrate our DVL with a Kearfott INS. They came to our location and we worked out all the commands they expect to send to the DVL to configure the ADCP. With the command ENGWHN 1 our DVL will output a carrot > and will accept the same commands as a Navigator. This allowed the integration to go quickly and smoothly. We then ran into one problem.

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ADCP Quickstart

Introduction An ADCP can be powered by external power or powered by an internal battery. The ADCP can record internally or record to a PC and the data can be viewed live. The ADCP data can be viewed with the software Pulse. Connections Underwater Connector Connect the underwater connect to the ADCP. Verify the orientation of the rubber connector onto the pins. Then rotate the locking sleeve on the connector to lock the underwater connector to the ADCP.

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Deploy Your ADCP

Introduction Use Prediction Model to create a configuration Load the configuration to ADCP Start pinging and recording in the ADCP Set the ADCP free Prediction Model Use the Prediction Model Software to create a configuration file. 1. Set the Deployment Duration, CEI and CWS. Deployment Duration is the number of days in your deployment. If you are configuring a realtime system, you can leave this at 1 day.

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