1 Summary of procedures

Before the ADCP transceiver can be put to use it must be installed in the EK80 user interface.

Prerequisites

A compatible motion sensor is installed. In order to operate correctly, the EK80 system requires input from a motion sensor.

A software license is available.

The EK80 system is turned on and operates normally.

Caution

You must never set the EK80 system to "ping" unless the transducer is submerged in water. The transducer may be damaged if it transmits in open air.

Time synchronization using NTP servers for ADCP transceiver and EK80 Processor Unit.

Context

If you use more than one transceiver, a high capacity Ethernet switch is required. Unless specifically listed in a contract or purchase order, the Ethernet switch is not a part of the EK80 scope of supply. Kongsberg Maritime may provide a suitable Ethernet switch.

Procedure

Install the software license.

The Software License settings allow you to type a license code (text string) to unlock the functionality in the ADCP transceiver. The Software License page is located in the Installation dialog box.

2 Obtaining and installing the software license for EC150-3C

Make sure that a compatible motion sensor is connected to the EK80.

Note

ADCP operations cannot take place without input from a motion sensor. The input must be provided on the KM Binary datagram format. KM Binary is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime for general use. This format has very high resolution on timing and sensor parameters.

Interfacing peripheral equipment

Define the IP address on the EK80 Processor Unit network adaptor for communication with the ADCP transceiver.

3 Defining the IP address on the Processor Unit network adapter for communication with the EC150-3C

Install the ADCP transceiver as a transceiver channel in the EK80 user interface.

In this context, the term channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency. The Transceiver Installation parameters control the installation and disconnection of transceivers. The Transceiver Installation page is located in the Installation dialog box.

4 Installing an ADCP transceiver as a transceiver channel

Install the ADCP transceiver as a transducer in the EK80 user interface.

The transducer is added using the Transducer Installation page. The Transducer Installation page is located in the Installation dialog box. If your EK80 system shall only be used with an ADCP transceiver or transducer for current profiling, you do not need to install other transducers.

5 Defining the EC150-3C installation parameters

In the Normal Operation dialog box, set the operating parameters.

The purpose of the Normal Operation dialog box is to provide you with an overview of the current transceiver parameters. It also allows you to change these parameters to match your current operating requirements.

Adjusting the transceiver parameters