4 Installing an ADCP transceiver as a transceiver channel

In order to use the ADCP transceiver, it must be connected to the EK80 Processor Unit with a high capacity Ethernet cable, and defined as a transceiver channel. In this context, the term channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency.

Prerequisites

This procedure assumes that the operating software has been successfully installed on the Processor Unit. The EC150-3C is installed according to the relevant installation instructions, and connected to the EK80 Processor Unit with a high capacity Ethernet cable.

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All cables are connected and tested.

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The Ethernet adapter in the computer is set up with a unique IP address.

Context

The Transceiver Installation parameters control the installation and disconnection of transceivers. Every time the page is opened, the EK80 system software automatically performs a search on the Ethernet network for transceivers.

The list in the upper part on the Transceiver Installation page shows you an overview of the transceivers and channels that are currently available. In this context, the term channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency. Each channel is identified by the transceiver type and serial number and the transducer(s) in use. The current status for each channel is also provided.

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Busy: The channel is already in use, probably by another echo sounder on the same network. You cannot connect to this channel.

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Installed: This channel is connected to your EK80 system.

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Lost: This channel cannot be used.

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Available: This channel is vacant and ready for use.

Note

When you work in the Installation dialog box, you must always select Apply to save the changes made on a page. You must do this before you continue working on a different page.

Procedure

On the computer, close the EK80 program.

Turn on the EC150-3C Power Supply Unit to activate the transducer.

Wait one minute.

Start the EK80 program.

Open the Setup menu.

On the Setup menu, select Installation.

Observe that the Installation dialog box opens. This dialog box contains a number of pages selected from the menu on the left side.

On the left side of the Installation dialog box, select Transceiver.

Make sure that the ADCP transceiver is automatically detected, and that it is available for use.

Tip

If no transceivers are listed:

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Select Browse in the Transceiver Browsing box, and open the Local IP Address box.

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Select the correct address for the Ethernet adapter you are using.

This will make the EK80 search the network for available transceivers.

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Check that each transceiver has been turned on.

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Verify that the Ethernet communication between the units is operational.

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If you are using an Ethernet switch, make sure that it works.

At the bottom of the page, select Apply to save your settings.

Continue your work in the Installation dialog box, or select OK to close it.