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1. e Do not deploy the Fiobuoy to depths beyond its rated capacity without first securing written advice from Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd in relation to possible breaches of warranty e Ensure that the mooring weight payload attached to the Fiobuoy is of sufficient mass weight in water to properly submerge the Fiobuoy and to hold it steady in the same location for the desired deployment period despite the existence of any prevailing currents e None of the time and date information is held or saved inside the Psion workabout unit or your PC It is retained inside the Fiobuoy only All Fiobuoy deployments must be undertaken in a manner which complies with the laws of the States and Territories of the Commonwealth of Australia International users are encouraged to seek advice from their respective local authorities e Users must take special precautions to ensure that deployments do not endanger surface craft or any other users of marine resources e Fiobuoy is equipped with safety devices to assist with its recovery from deployments in the events of a a diminution in battery power supply below a prescribed threshold and b the occurrence of leaks In either case the Fiobuoy will attempt to perform an unscheduled Release Event ie it will attempt to release itself from its underwater mooring and float to the surface for eventual recovery In such circumstances the Fiobuoy may remain on the surface for a considerable peri
2. By the User via the Direct Contact Infra Red Comms port to program mission parameters etc By the User sending an Acoustic Command via the DIU When an actual pre programmed timed Release Event is about to take place During its automated daily diagnosis of battery condition etc When a leak is detected inside the chamber After any awakening standby mode is re entered automatically following a predetermined period of inaction Page 5 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 The Acoustic Fiobuoy Page 6 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 3 DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS Illustrations of the principal components of the Fiobuoy System are presented in the following FIOBUOY without rope assembled with Release Mechanism showing Release End Cap t P 4 Psion Workabout Fiobuoy unassembled nm Meme Fiobuoy assembled with rope Aluminium Core Thread and O Ring Face Teather Line Page 7 rev Dec 2005 4 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 ATTACHMENT OF FITTINGS The instructions in this section are intended to address the needs of those users who elected to supply or replace the tether line rope themselves We strongly encourage those users to seek advice from Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd on the correct selection of rope since this is critical to the proper performance of the Fiobuoy Wh
3. Colons are automatically printed between hours minutes and seconds so you don t need to type them in As with the date format single digit times should have a leading zero eg for 9 15am enter 0915 User 0915 Buoy Set for 09 15 00 on 28 08 05 gt MENU OPTION 3 Test Jaws Intended as a utility only this procedure closes the jaws then re opens them once There is no automatic return to sleep mode during this menu option User 3 Buoy Proceed y n _ User Buoy Closing Jaws Closed 7 5V before 7 1V during Opening Jaws Opened 7 5V before 7 0V during gt As in Menu Option 1 should the battery voltage be too low the procedure is aborted with the Jaws returning to the open position if at all possible MENU OPTION 4 Exit After all pre deployment setup has been completed it is necessary to exit this programming session and place the Fiobuoy s internal electronics into low power mode Standby Mode Selecting menu option 4 exits this programming session into Standby Mode in which the Acoustic system is made active between the hours of 7am 7pm default values The Fiobuoy itself automatically Exits this programming session and re enters Standby Mode after a period of 60 seconds of inaction from the User User 4 Buoy Acoustic Active 07 00 19 00 To bring the Fiobuoy out of Standby Mode and enter the programming mode again simply press the Enter key twice
4. As soon as the 5 minute period has elapsed the corresponding screen display will show Buoy Wake by Clock Opening Jaws Opened 7 5V before 7 1 during Acoustic Active 07 00 19 00 If your test procedures resemble the outputs depicted above you can be assured that the Time Date system is operating correctly The values of the voltages show above may vary depending on their condition Page 27 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 10 ERROR CODES Error codes appear with the Command Prompt and indicate the presence of a fault within the Fiobuoy s operating system Error 01 gt Errors remain in force until specifically reset by an operator after the faults have been rectified A jaw closure is not possible if there is an un cleared error in force This is designed to prevent accidental deployments which could otherwise have compromised equipment safety There are five types of error code and each is displayed in the following table together with their corresponding interpretations and prescribed courses of action YOU SHOULD If the unit is subject to warranty The system detected that the battery power return it to a dealer or factory for was too low during a daily wake up inspection and service including battery diagnostic check It then proceeded replacement of battery pack If to carry out an emergency Release Event warranty has expired proceed to with obvious success
5. key is necessary to finish Page 50 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 The Banner After entering the Password shown below as some internal system initialisation and diagnostics are processed after which a Banner containing model and revision information is displayed Also included is a reading of the internal re chargable battery Nominally this is 6V and re charging should be undertaken if this value is less than 5 6V User XXXXXX DIU Modem Init 0000 Ok k k Setting local k FIOMARINE ACOUSTIC INTERFACE Model SAI v1 3 6 1V The MENU Appearing directly below the Banner is a numbered Options Menu DIU Select a Fiobuoy Wake a Fiobuoy Chk Fiobuoy Battery Activate Release Now This Screen followed by the gt command prompt _ indicates the screen cursor NOTE The Enter key is not needed to select these menu options Next let s look at each of the Menu Options necessary for communication and acoustic command of a deployed Fiobuoy Page 51 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 MENU OPTION 1 Select a Fiobuoy Each DIU can at any time be set to communicate with or actuate any Fiobuoy Selecting Menu Option 1 you are prompted to enter the 6 digit security code shown as below of the particular Fiobuoy you intend to actuate This is the same code used to access the pre deployment programming mode of your F
6. not pausing longer than 12 sec between and you will be prompted once again for the password Page 21 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 POWER CONSERVATION MODES Standby mode is designed to extend battery life This is achieved in 2 ways When in Standby Mode the Fiobuoy electronics including the acoustic signal detecting sections are shut down for 9 out of every 10 seconds to reduce power consumption Further most recovery operations will occur during daylight hours the Fiobuoy acoustics electronics are by default shut down completely between 7pm and 7am disabling any reception of acoustic communications commands Note 1 Pre programmed Time Date triggering and Leak Detection still function 24 hours per day Infra red programming is also still available Note 2 The default 12 hour listening band 7am to 7pm can be altered by the User as required to increase the length of the listening band or reduce it further to conserve battery life see Adjusting Fiobuoy Acoustic Listening Band See the Technical Note at the end of this document for more detail on predicting remaining serviceable battery life MENU OPTION 5 Set Storage Mode This is intended as an additional strategy for battery conservation complimenting Menu Option 4 for when the Fiobuoy is to be placed into storage for several months This mode disables all acoustic command reception as well as the automated daily diagnos
7. Option 2 Wait for Acknowledgment Send the Check Fiobuoy Battery command with Menu Option 3 Wait for Acknowledgment Wait for the battery voltage information transmitted from the Fiobuoy Finally the DIU will acknowledge receipt of this data back to the Fiobuoy Page 57 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 20 About Through Water Acoustic Communications Factors effecting reliable acoustic communications While the Fiobuoy s Acoustic Communications system employs advanced technology to overcome impediments to the acoustic signal path it is important understand that acoustic waves by their nature are readily influenced by various factors present in the environment in which the Fiobuoy is intended to operate Some of these include layers of differing water temperature layers of differing salinity or freshwater channels rough surface conditions or surf Marine animals and plants containing air cavities Marine animal noise collapsing air bubbles boat engine or other man made equipment noise seabed topography Should you encounter difficulty in establishing acoustic communications with a deployed Fiobuoy there are several strategies available to improve reliability Try positioning the surface dunking transducer at different depths moving it away from the boat s engines or sonar transducer moving away toward or on a different bearing to the deployed Fiobuoy moving the dunking t
8. during transit or damage caused by other third parties e Apart from warranties necessarily implied by law all other warranties express or implied and whether arising by virtue of statute or otherwise are hereby excluded e repair costs for any products which are found to be faulty due to abuse misuse neglect accidental damage improper installation or improper operation shall be charged to the purchaser in accordance with our current schedule of fees e batteries are specifically excluded from warranty Page 63 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 24 Avoiding Problems A Last Word General Safety and Compliance Obligations e Release Event Time Date Take care to note and record the Release Event date and time you program into the Fiobuoy Then have someone verify them This cannot be stressed too strongly Similarly ensure the internal clock calender is accurately set with the correct time and date e Equally important is the need to record the precise location at which deployment has occurred Access to a GPS device and log book should be sufficient to record the relevant details e Always check to ensure that the deployment depth is significantly less than the length of rope attached to the Fiobuoy otherwise a fully extended tether line will not permit the Fiobuoy to reach the surface Consideration should also be given to tidal conditions which again may affect the depth of deployment
9. fresh water a different sensor should be installed Please consult with Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd in this instance Page 65 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 25 Contacting Us If you require any further assistance with matters concerning the above warranties please contact either your local dealer or Fiomarine Industries Pty Lid at the following address Hobart Office 30 38 Innovation Drive Glenorchy Tasmania 7010 Australia Phone 61 3 62726167 Fax 61 3 62726264 E mail fioouoy fiomarine com Website www fiomarine com Trademarks are the property of Fiomarine Investments Pty Limited Page 66 rev Dec 2005
10. motion may prevent the report to reach the DIU In this case the DUI screen will report No Reply instead of Jaw Opened If the Strobe Light Option is installed and was enabled during pre deployment set up it will start flashing at this time as well It can be de activated by connecting to the Fiobuoy via the Direct Contact Infra Red Comms Cable and holding the Enter key note technically the Strobe can not be de activatedl after a time period of 3 minutes from the point the acoustic actuation command was sent Page 54 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 18 Maintenance 1 The internal re chargable battery should be replaced every 2 years e Remove the 8 front panel screws and remove the front panel e Remove the 2 bolts of the Battery Bracket and remove the battery unclipping the 2 leads e Install an appropriate 6V equivalent Fiomarine PN 50 228 101 noting the polarity Red positive Black Negative He secure the battery bracket and replace the front panel and screws 2 he Infra Red optical connector should be kept clean and free from dirt etc 3 The O Ring seal in the lid should be inspected yearly Page 55 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 19 Bench Testing Acoustic Communications The object of the following bench test is to enable Users to become familiar with or allow testing of the functioning of the Acoustic Communications link bet
11. own buoyancy Page 24 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 8 RETRIEVAL Deployment ceases when the Fiobuoy successfully releases either in response to an Acoustic Command or a pre programmed Time Date trigger and ascends to the surface to fulfil its marking function When retrieving the Fiobuoy by hand you may secure it by grabbing the handles If you intend using a grappling hook or similar device secure the Fiobuoy by its handles not by the tether line until you are in a position to bring it on board the vessel by hand It is advisable that the Fiobuoy is immediately made ready for its next deployment by re winding the tether line back onto the spool body A custom Winder mechanism specifically designed to make this task easier and faster is available from Fiomarine or your Supply Agent Page 25 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 9 BENCH TESTING A TIMED RELEASE EVENT The object of the following bench test is to enable users to become familiar with the functioning of the Fiobuoy and the processes which occur after it is programmed for a Timed Release Event The Fiobuoy actually brings itself out of Standby mode each day at the time programmed during Menu Option 1 ie at the Release Event time It continues to do so at the same time each day followed by a resumption of its sleep mode until the day on which the Release Event is scheduled to occ
12. to occur during Day Light Savings Summer time etc Adjust times accordingly Take care with the Optical Communications Sockets at the Jaws end of the Fiobuoy and on the DIU Dirt and other material and of course marine growth may damage the Infra Red communications light path during cleaning Very strong sunlight can disrupt Infra Red communications If this occurs try placing the Optical connection in the shade If communications stop when using the PSION workabout it is possible its batteries do not contain sufficient residual energy for this purpose even though the device correctly performs all other functions Replace the batteries accordingly The PSION workabout has a dust splash proof rating of only IP54 so keep it protected appropriately IP54 limited protections against dust and fine water spray When placing the Fiobuoy in storage for any period of time be aware that an already programmed Release Event during that storage period will occur even though the Fiobuoy is not submerged This could cause personal injury or damage to equipment Placing the unit in Storage Mode is advised to prevent this During a test routine any communication with the Fiobuoy via Infra Red or Acoustics at the time a programmed Release Event is scheduled to occur will automatically cancel that Release Event The Leak Detector As standard feature this sensor is intended for use in sea water only Should you wish to deploy in
13. 45 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FIOBUOY 47 The Deck Interface Unit DIU 17 OPERATING PROCEDURES 0 c cccccccccccccsccecceccecceccecceccuccuccuccuccuccuscescaesaseaess 50 Re s e uM tu M TEE DM MEE 50 MENU OPTION 1 SELECT A FIOBUOY 52 MENU OPTION 2 WAKE THE 52 MENU OPTION CHECK FIOBUOY BATTERY csccececccecccececcececcecaceecececacauaeeas 53 MENU OPTION 4 ACTIVATE RELEASE NOW ecm RR Immer nemine renes 54 18 MAINTENANCE uiseieseeixsossosi 55 19 BENCH TESTING ACOUSTIC COMMUNICATIONS 56 20 ABOUT THROUGH WATER ACOUSTIC COMMUNICATIONS 58 21 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS DECK INTERFACE eese 60 General 22 PARDS IOT 4 bett ctetu I LS E M Ll 62 281 b 63 24 AVOIDING PROBLEMS A LAST WORD enm nne 64 25b CONTAG TIN Gl Sk gic eee pet sper a oiii deant 66 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 1 Fiobuoy Concept Overview The Fiobuoy is a submersible marine marker buoy which is designed to release itself from its underwater mooring either at a predetermined time and date or via Acoustic Command and ascend to the surface to fulfil its marking function The product was developed for the pr
14. IMENT OE EITINGS bua Moto seen aut 8 COMMUNICATION WITH THE FIOBUOY OR 010 11 PRE DEPLOYMENT SET UP OF THE FIOBUGD Y 14 MENU OPTION 1 PROGRAM RELEASE 16 MENU SET BUOY GLOCK as tender 20 MENU GETION S TEST dAWS 21 MENU Ee HI E 21 MENU OPTIONS SETSTORAGE patus A pacer tun ena acia 22 MENU OPTION O THAS SCREEN a e 23 DEPEOYMEBII late tae tale are tatc sane 24 Jr 25 BENCH TESTING A TIMED RELEASE 26 ODE S 28 STROBE GQIGHTOPTION a 30 BATTER YU caesi bas sre a ulus oa E RUE Casi tans 32 ADJUSTING FIOBUOY ACOUSTIC LISTENING 33 PREDICTING SERVICABLE BATTERY LIFE resi aot Oba santet vestibu aa 34 ze 35 EXTERNAL MAINTENANCE FBOGEDUBES Sectors asd itin ted occi tea 36 INTERNAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES eode deis n 37 INSPECTION AND ases E onto us come eds 41 ASSEMBLE AND TEST 42 FIOBUOY BATTERY PACK 43 HIDDEN MENU OPTIONS
15. MARINE PTY LIMITED ACN 074 357 869 ABN 91 442 031 533 Acoustic Model Fiobuoy and Deck Interface Unit USER MANUAL Revision Dec 2005 END is a registered trade mark of Fiomarine Investments Pty Limited 7 Copyright 1997 Fiomarine Investments Pty Limited All rights reserved Defence SS Fiomarine Investments Pty Ltd is the owner of the following Intellectual Property Rights PATENTS Japan Norway Canada Germany France United Kingdom Italy New Zealand United States of America Australia Singapore Australia DESIGNS Japan Australia India United Kingdom New Zealand United States of America Norway Canada Peoples Republic of China Australia Australia TRADEMARK Australia Copyright 1997 2005 all rights reserved Pending Pending Pending 0971838 0971838 0971838 0971838 500594 6 261 142 640163 68273 745054 1051061 110837 174767 2069318 28841 408 751 74362 84458 ZL97325213 8 133000 133001 595750 If you only ever read one of this manual read Section 24 AVOIDING PROBLEMS A LAST WORD 1 2 Contents FIOBUOY CONCEPT OVERVIEW eee 1 COMMUNICATIONS CONCEPT OVERVIEW ces 2 The Acoustic Fiobuoy 3 4 o 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL A PAG
16. O Ring Seal IMPORTANT NOTE During battery replacement it is not necessary to remove the Release Mechanism End Cap For other maintenance where the Release Mechanism End Cap does have to be removed it is important to remove the Acoustic End Cap first x Removing the Release Mechanism End Cap first may cause the internal cables to tangle during the unscrewing process and damage the unit REMOVE THE ACOUSTIC END CAP FIRST Page 10 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 5 COMMUNICATION WITH THE FIOBUOY or DIU Using the Psion Hand Held Terminal We have selected the well known PSION workabout hand held terminal as the preferred unit for the User Interface when communicating with Fiobuoy components As supplied by Fiomarine it is set to start up and automatically boot to its communications mode at switch on with a screen format of 29 characters by 12 lines Generally for normal operation you will use the following keys the number keys 1 to 0 the ENTER key the Y amp N keys for Yes and No responses the BS backspace Key We have also included the PSION workabout User Guide We recommend you read the initial chapters about its general use and advanced features of this very versatile device Please refer to the Psion s User Guide should any non routine events arise Psion Battery Replacement and reset On occasions after replacing the Lithium Battery or via inadvertent acti
17. PCB labeled RST A shorting link will be sitting on just one of its two pins e Pull it off and place it on both pins for 2 seconds e Return it to its original position Page 44 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 15 HIDDEN MENU OPTIONS Access to special functions not listed in the menu 15 available the following options Eeach option eg 91 etc is entered at the command prompt of the Fiobuoy itself Reset actuation counters Menu Option 91 This option sets resets the two counters which record the number of jaw actuations ie openings and closings They appear in brackets within the Banner Menu These counters have a maximum value of 255 and automatically default to 000 to begin the counting again The following example shows the two counters which have progressively recorded 5 openings and 5 closings User 91 Buoy 005 005 _ User 000000 Buoy gt To reset each of the counters back to 000 as in the above example two sets of 000 ie six zeros must be entered The full 3 digit numbers are expected for each counter so you must enter 6 digits in total Pressing Enter leaves the values unchanged Back Space is not supported if you make a mistake continue to the end then start again Daily battery threshold Menu Option 92 During automated daily diagnostic checks the battery condition is evaluated If the voltage is considered too low 5V t
18. R MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 MENU OPTION 4 Activate Release Now Sends a command to initiate activation of the Jaw Release 7 m Mechanism to allow the Fiobuoy to surface The DIU sends the Release command and waits to receive an acknowledgement of receipt of this command RemoteMdm Ack is reported for a positive response RemoteMdm Ack is reported for no reply The DIU then begins a define waiting period for the Fiobuoy s Jaw Opening process to complete It reports Waiting for Jaw to Open It is worth noting that the Acknowledgement might not be detected by the DIU at the surface but the Fiobuoy may well have proceeded normally with its own processes for an actuation sequence User 4 DIU Sending Waiting RemoteMdm Ack Waiting for Jaw to Open amp NOTE Jaw Opening can take up to 30 Jaw Opened seconds so there may be a delay here gt After a successful Actuation of the Jaw Mechanism Fiobuoy transmits to the DIU which reports Jaw Opened The Fiobuoy is designed to rise to then surface unwinding line from its spool Depending on depth of deployment this ascent to the surface could take some time Although not quite linear a general rule of thumb is approx 2 seconds per metre of depth It may occur that the Fiobuoy has already starting its unwinding ascent while it tries to report successful Jaw Opening In this case turbulents created by this
19. absolutely assured As the User has absolute discretion over how and where the Fiobuoy will be used a certain amount of responsibility must be accepted in planning deployments As an aid Battery Voltage is printed with the Menu Banner Also voltages are taken and reported with all Jaw Actuations The average generalised point at which the Battery is considered too low is when it falls below 5 5 volts under stable load ie 1 second after the jaws begin to move should be noted too that a second threshold exists Daily Low Battery Threshold When the Fiobuoy awakens each day at the programmed time of day it checks battery voltage with no load also Should this voltage be below a critical level an attempt is immediately made to open the Jaws as a final effort to bring equipment to the surface with what ever power is left This Daily Low Battery Threshold can be altered See Section Hidden Menu Options It is highly appropriate to replace existing power supplies with fresh batteries if extended deployments are contemplated or if there is any doubt about the remaining life of the existing batteries Page 32 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Adjusting Fiobuoy Acoustic Listening Band By default Acoustic Model Fiobuoys are programmed to be acoustically active for only 12 hours per day from 07 00 to 19 00 This is to conserve battery power This daily acoustic listeni
20. c Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 7 DEPLOYMENT Successful deployment will require careful preparation and planning before you take to the water The steps required for immediate deployment are as follows e Ensure that the internal clock calendar of the Fiobuoy is set to the current local time and date in accordance with instructions provided in this manual e Ensure that the Release Event time and date have been programmed and that the jaws are in the closed position e Fasten the remaining portion of the tether line to the anchor and or equipment which is to be submerged The fastening process may involve a simple tie or a shackle arrangement e Check all rope connections and ensure the release pin is properly engaged by the jaw mechanism e Check to ensure that all settings have been properly recorded and logged such as time and date of scheduled release and the exact co ordinates of the position at which the unit is being submerged e t is advisable to perform an in air check of the Acoustic system before deployment Commence the submerging process First lower the Fiobuoy into the water so that it is floating Then lower the mooring weight equipment into the water and gently release the line Never throw the devices overboard Both the mooring equipment and the Fiobuoy will then commence their descent to the sea bed where the Fiobuoy will adopt a vertical attitude and maintain a tension force on its tether line equal to that of its
21. change battery pack and service as per this manual The system attempted to close the Jaws but after an amount of time 40 sec no closure Submit the unit to a dealer or was detected The operation was then factory for inspection and repair aborted The leak detectors suggest that water may have entered the chamber The system then Submit the unit to a dealer or proceeded to carry out an emergency factory for inspection and repair Release Event try resetting the error see below or checking the internal interlink cable Otherwise return for repair to your dealer 20 internal problem occurred with the E Acoustic Modem 30 An internal problem occurred with the Acoustic Modem An internal problem occurred with the Acoustic Modem during reset or battery Page 28 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Resetting Error Codes Error codes may be cleared for normal operation if each of the causes has been properly identified and the appropriate repairs servicing completed by qualified persons The resetting mode is accessible via hidden Menu Option 93 The resetting procedure is as follows Go to the numbered Options menu At the command prompt enter 93 The Fiobuoy will respond with the current error code eg 01 Enter 00 zero zero and nothing else The corresponding screen display should look like this User Buoy User Buoy If upon entering Menu O
22. e Connector Top Plate Free the 2 Sockets from the Connector Retainer then continue by removing the Connector Retainer and the Battery Top Plate 5 Remove the Battery Pack and install the new unit making sure that the wires of the battery pack are opposite to the Transducer wires REASSEMBLY 6 Replace the Battery Top Plate and the Connecter Retainer orienting them to the 2 taller Posts as shown above 7 Fit 2 Connectors into the Connector Retainer making sure their wires run through the cutouts as shown above 8 Fit the Connector Top Plate as show and the 4 Crown Nuts taking care that they are secure but not over tightened 9 Apply a film of silicone grease to the new O ring and fit into place Page 43 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 10 Reconnect the Transducer Cable 3 pins then the Battery Cable 2 pins 11 Re install the End Cap Sub Assembly into the Fiobuoy as per the section Internal Maintenance Procedures 12 The display screen may show some error For this reason it is usual to re initialise as follows At the command Prompt press 93 then 00 zero zero At the command Prompt press 9I then 00 00 00 6 zeros 13 Test Acoustic Communications and reset the internal clock calendar as required Note Should the Fiobuoy for any reason fail to respond to communications after the battery change a hard Reset may be necessary Locate the Jumper on the Mechanism
23. e MENU Appearing directly below is a numbered Options Menu Program Check Release event Set Check Buoy Clock Test Jaws Exit Set Storage Mode This Screen followed by the gt command prompt _ indicates the screen cursor The Enter key is not needed to select these menu options In the case where new batteries just have been installed the internal Clock Calendar will need to be set and a warning appears at the command prompt until that is done WARNING Buoy Clock not set gt Now lets look at each of the Menu Options and the programming required for deployment Page 15 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 MENU OPTION 1 Program Release Event Consistent with the overall philosophy of the Fiobuoy System this time and date can be used as a backup to the Acoustic activation method should there be a failure This step is required to close the Jaw so that it will accept the Release Pin for deployment In this way it will not allow the User to deploy the Fiobuoy without a pre programmed back up Timed Release Event Note 2 none of the time or date information is held or saved inside the Psion workabout unit or your PC Laptop It is retained inside the Fiobuoy only STAGE 1 Setting the Release Event Date User 1 Buoy Release Date DD MM YY 16 08 06 The date in round brackets is a guide for the format and sequence of input DD means day of the mont
24. e direct contact Infra Red lead creates an appropriate acoustic signal and transmits that via the Dunking Transducer through the water to the deployed Fiobuoy Additionally the DIU unit waits for acoustic acknowledgments or data from the deployed Fiobuoy decodes their meaning and context and reports them to the terminal screen via the Infra Red lead for the User Proceedure Assuming your Fiobuoy is active and appropriately deployed e Connect the Acoustic Dunking Transducer to the DIU in the appropriate socket Note this is a bayonet style plug socket To plug in align the keyway slots and insert then turn cw 90 To remove pull the chrome catch back toward you with your thumb then turn ccw 90 and withdraw the plug from the socket e Connect the terminal Psion WorkAbout or PC Laptop etc to the DIU via the Direct Contact Infra Red Comms Cable and switch the Psion ON A system Banner and menu will be sent to the terminal screen DIU DIU Serial No 03A0002 FIOMARINE ACOUSTIC INTERFACE Model FAI 1 v1 3 DIU Password _ The Password You will then be shown the unit s Serial Number and prompted to enter the password This password is preset at the factory and is not User changeable It is a security tool intended to guard against misuse of your Fiobuoy It needs to be protected in a manner appropriate to your organization and application When keying in your password Backspaces are allowed and the Enter
25. edgement is received sending a command to Surface may succeed in actuating the Fiobuoy regardless Page 52 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Once active in Acoustic Mode not in Standby Mode the Fiobuoy can receive any number of acoustic commands or enquiries but can not be communicated with via the Direct Contact Infra Red Comms Cable ie bench testing etc If no acoustic signal is received by the Fiobuoy for a period of 3 minutes it automatically returns to Standby Mode Each time an acoustic signal is received the 3 minute timer is restarted MENU OPTION 3 Check Fiobuoy Battery Sends a request to the submerged Fiobuoy to report back with battery status information The DIU sends the status request command and waits for an acknowledge of receipt Then waits further for the data User 3 DUI Sending Waiting RemoteMdm Ack Waiting 7 2V 7 5V gt The data are two readings of the Fiobuoy s battery Pack The first is an under load reading and the second is with no load If either read below 5 5V a successful actuation of the Release Mechanism Jaw or further acoustic replies cannot be assured See the technical note at the end of this document on predicting serviceable battery life Note for Fiobuoys with the Strobe Light Option installed the indicated battery voltages do not refer in any way to the separate Strobe Battery Pack Page 53 rev Dec 2005 USE
26. efore jaw closure represents a movement of only some 5 mm which is sufficient to secure the spherical end of the release pin within the plate cavities of the jaws CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED DURING JAW CLOSURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY Page 18 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 STAGE 4 Inserting the release pin You should now fit the Release Pin into the Jaw Mechanism Ensure it is located properly and the tether line is made fast in accordance with the following 3 steps Step 1 Locate the semi circular groove within the white End Cap and insert the spherical end of the Release Pin down the groove as far as possible Semi circular groove Step 2 Move the ball of the Pin toward the center of the jaw then finally upward again through the channel in the Jaw Plates Step 3 Hold the pin upright and give a firm tug upward so there is an obvious click when the spherical end of pin engages into the plate cavities of the jaws and 15 held fast Rope threads between handles NEVER through them NOTE The tether line must NEVER be threaded through the handles but simply rests between two Page 19 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 MENU OPTION 2 Set Buoy Clock This procedure is strongly recommended for each deployment along with Option 1 Pgm Chk Release Event as a back up or alternative to the Acoustic Command mode or for adjusting time and date
27. ere the Fiobuoy is already supplied with ropes and attachments installed proceed directly to the next Section COMMUNICATING WITH THE FIOBUOY To install the rope and fittings please observe the following steps Ve In the flange of the body locate the retaining hole shown in the following illustrations Retaining Hole Pass one end of the rope from the inside of the flange through the hole approximately 10cm to 15cm of length should be sufficient Then tie a knot firmly with this length and pull the rope back to the inside making sure that the knot rests securely in and is properly restrained by the retaining hole Cut off any excess length of rope past the knot on the outside of the flange to avoid possible entanglement during operation Stitch the knot for further security Page 8 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 INTERNAL COMPONENTS The Acoustic Model Fiobuoy comprises 3 main parts 1 Main Body Spool 2 Acoustic End Cap Mechanism End Cap Acoustic End Cap Assembly b Connectors T Battery Pack White End Cap O Ring Seal End Cap Thread The Acoustic End Cap and Battery Pack are located at the opposite end to the Release Mechanism Endcap The 2 sections are linked internally by 2 cables Page 9 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Release Mechanism End Cap Assembly ee 1 Motor Gearbox
28. f it is installed press 95 at the command prompt The strobe will start flashing It may be that random characters are printed to your screen with each flash This is not a fault but a consequence of the strobe interfering with the Infra Red comms link To terminate the Strobe Light test simply hold down the Enter key until the usual command prompt appears Set Listening Band Option Menu Option 9L See section Adjusting Fiobuoy Acoustic Listening Band Page 46 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 16 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Fiobuoy subject to change without notice ELECTRONICS Power Supply Battery Pack Life average use scenario Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Clock Accuracy Infra Red COMMS Port 2 2 ccccceccececcececcecececcececcececaecess Auto Return to Standby Mode at Wake at Password at Main Menu at Acoustic Wake Direct Contact IR Communications Acoustic Communications Depth Distance line of sight Protocol Transducer Beam Pattern Data Rate Error Rate Unique Address Assignment Doppler Tolerance Transmit Technique OPERATING Battery Pack 7 5 10AH 6 months 20 to 50 C to 50 C 10 min year 25 C 1200 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit after 1 Second after 12 Seconds after 30 Seconds after 3 minutes Infra Red LED Tx Rx Ascii Full Duplex DCE 1200 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit 2 way Broad Band Spread Spectru
29. for only 12 hours per day Listening Band from 7am to 7pm however this can be altered by the user The tables below are calculated by taking an average usage scenario as would be expected by a User of the Acoustic Fiobuoy This table should not be taken as definitive but used as a general guide only The Battery Pack reading is that seen with the Main Menu of the Fiobuoy itself Based on 12hr Listening Band default Based on Storage Mode BattPak Battery Life Remaining BattPak Battery Life Remaining days Weeks days Weeks Mnths Battery Life Remaining days Weeks 114 16 3 113 16 2 15 7 15 1 Page 34 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 13 MAINTENANCE This Section relates solely to the Fiobuoy and not the PSION Workabout Maintenance for the latter is covered separately in the manual which accompanies that product General The Fiobuoy has been constructed with a minimum of moving parts and therefore requires minimum maintenance where moderate deployments are envisaged However at times the product will be used within extremely harsh environments where a combination of elements such as salt water pressure at significant depths marine growth temperature extremes etc are likely to affect its operation and therefore its service life With average use under moderate conditi
30. h 01 to 31 MM means the number of the month 01 12 YY is the last 2 digits of the year 00 99 Note that two digits are expected for each so for instance the 8 should be entered as 08 Backspace is not supported here If a mistake is made during entry continue ie complete the entry then start again Before and after each month hyphens are automatically inserted so there is no need to type them in Page 16 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 The date in square brackets 15 the date previously programmed into the Fiobuoy pressing ENTER you can leave it unchanged Or you can enter a new date for your future Release Event in the format expected The following example is for 28th August 2006 User Buoy User 280806 Confirm _ 280806 As a precaution against errors you are asked to re enter the date as confirmation Note This confirmation feature is user configurable It can be disabled so that date and time need only be entered once each see Hidden Menu Options It does not apply to setting the Fiobuoy s own internal clock STAGE 2 Setting the Release Event Time Buoy Release Time hh mm 09 00 00 You are now asked for the time of day for the future Release Event in 24 hour format Only hours and minutes are needed seconds are set to 00 automatically A colon is automatically printed between hours and minutes for clarity Again don t t
31. he Fiobuoy is programmed by default to automatically actuate the Release Mechanism allowing it to ascend to the surface for retrieval To disable this unscheduled emergency Release Event enter a value of 000 zero zero zero see Note 1 Alternatively to change the trigger point scale this 3 digit internal constant into real voltage values use the formula Page 45 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Value Voltage 0 031 Where Voltage is the desired Battery voltage threshold in volts Value is the 3 digit integer only number input by the user eg the factory default of 5 0VDC has a value of 162 User Buoy User Buoy Note 1 Such a setting will in addition disable the leak detector and thereby prevent the occurrence of any emergency Release Event as a consequence of a leak Resetting the Error Flag Menu Option 93 To clear the error flag see section Error Codes Faults type 93 at the command prompt then type 00 zero zero User Buoy User Buoy Set time date confirmation option Menu Option 94 Determines whether a second ie a confirmation Date and Time are required when entering Release Event information It does not apply to Setting Fiobuoy Clock 00 zero zero confirmation not required 01 zero one default value confirmation is required Test Strobe Light Option Menu Option 95 To test the Strobe Light Option i
32. he leverage of the Maintenance Tool unscrew the End Cap and carefully withdraw it from the body of the Fiobuoy Treat all components of this assembly with great care Avoid physical shock foreign particles and moisture Disconnect the 2 cables When un plugging the connectors take care not to put stress the cable wires themselves Instead hold the white connector housing of the plugs when unplugging Place the Acoustic End Cap carefully in a clean area Page 38 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Remove the Release Mechanism Assembly Second Combine the two End Cap Maintenance Tools via the square drive stud and hole and insert the tool into the jaw cavity as below Unscrew the Release Mechanism End Cap anti clockwise The End Cap is permanently fastened to the frame of the release assembly and so by turning the Ena Cap the assembly also turns After several revolutions the End Cap can then be further loosened by hand until the thread completely disengages from the neck of the Fiobuoy Earlier versions use both maintenance Later versions have 2 holes similar to the tools joined together to unscrew the Acoustic End Cap so the Acoustic Release End Cap Maintenance Tool can be used to unscrew the Release Mechanism End Cap Page 39 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Gently remove ie pull out the entire assembly from the body of the Fiobuoy tilting as shown belo
33. incipal purpose of removing from the marine environment unnecessary surface protrusions which particularly under night conditions and in other circumstances where there is poor visibility become hazardous to marine navigation In addition to its marking function the device provides access to submerged objects more easily by permitting those objects to be retrieved via its connecting tether rather than deploying special diving personnel The process of ascent occurs as a result of positive buoyancy The Release Mechanism built into the Fiobuoy is an electro mechanical device which is computer controlled The mechanism is programmed by a hand held controller prior to each complete operation or deployment The communication link between the Fiobuoy or the Deck Interface Unit and controller is via a special direct contact infra red signal and is security coded The hand held controller or terminal is a portable computer specifically supplied by Fiomarine Industries for programming the Fiobuoy or operating the Deck Interface Unit DIU The programming function can also be undertaken by either a standard desktop or laptop computer ie a PC Time Date setting is absolute ie you enter a specific time amp date as opposed to relative where you would indicate a time period x days hours from now L i Pre deployment setup The deployed Fiobuoy Fiobuoy actuates via Fiobuoy fulfils its Acoustic Command su
34. indications are not related to the Strobe s separate battery pack One method of determining their state is to time the frequency of flash When a Fiobuoy has been activated by means of the Acoustic method the strobe can not be switched off until a period of 3 minutes has elapsed from receiving the acoustic command Page 31 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 12 Battery Life The anticipated battery life specification is by necessity only a best estimate based upon anticipated average use It should be pointed out though that a number of factors will affect battery life e The total number of Jaw Actuations per year The frequency of Jaw Actuations The total number of Acoustic signals sent Amount of time spent in Storage Mode Temperature low temperatures reduces the battery Additionally although the Fiobuoy does have built in defaults to prevent deployment with a low battery these too are based on average use Not everyone will fall into this average use category As an illustration consider this extreme scenario Suppose when programming the Release Event time date and loading the Pin etc ready for deployment that the battery is just above the too low level and as well the ambient room temperature at the time is a warm 25 C Now if a particularly long deployment time is planned say 12 months and the water temperature is expected to be quite low a successful release cannot be
35. iobuoy see Section 1 Pre Deployment set up of the Fiobuoy The Password User 1 DIU Fiobuoy s Password User XXXXXX DIU Setting local k gt MENU OPTION 2 Wake the Fiobuoy As discussed in the Operating Instructions for the Fiobuoy Menu Option 4 Exit a deployed Fiobuoy typically sets itself to a low power mode Standby Mode in which it actively listens for acoustic commands for only 1 second in 10 It is necessary to bring it out of this mode with a special signal before acoustic commands i e Surface status requests etc can be received and acted upon by the deployed Fiobuoy To do this the DIU sends a 10 second acoustic signal termed Ping to bring the deployed Fiobuoy out of Standby Mode and to secure its attention for a pre determined period User 2 DIU Sending Ping Waiting RemoteMdm Ack gt __ After sending the Ping sequence the DIU waits for an Acknowledgement from the submerged Fiobuoy and reports positively with RemoteMdm Ack If for some reason no reply is received No RemoteMdm 15 reported on the screen is worth noting that in the later case there is the possibility that the Fiobuoy did in fact receive the Ping command but that the DIU did not hear the reply at the surface In this case it is possible to send another Ping command until a response is received Should prevailing surface conditions be particularly unsuitable so that no Acknowl
36. is nut apply Castrol LM grease or equivalent sparingly to the lead screw every 12 months e he thread of the white End Cap should be lubricated with a silicon based grease each time the unit is serviced e A new O ring seal should be installed with each service It should also be lubricated with a silicon based grease and then inserted into the grooved cavity of the white End Cap e Examine the surface of the external aluminium rim of the Fiobuoy which interfaces with the O ring seal and white End Cap to detect any residue from the previous seal Wipe surface clean to ensure smooth contact and proper seal with facing O ring and End Cap Page 41 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Assemble and test Insert the Release Mechanism End Cap into the body of the Fiobuoy using the technique outlined in the section Remove the Release Mechanism but in reverse order Take care in engaging the nylon thread of the End Cap with the corresponding thread of the body Commence by giving the End Cap reverse turns so as to find the thread start point Hand tighten initially taking care not to cross thread Torque the End Cap to 60 Nm 10Nm using the appropriate tools Locate the 2 Cables from the Release Mechanism and thread the cables through the centre of the Cable Hood as per the diagram below and sit the Hood over the Release Mechanism as per the diagram below Cable Hood through Cable Hood P
37. line of sight 500m eer 2 way Broad Band Spread Spectrum DECENT eee nee 100bps Confirmed Packet Transducer Beam Omni directional Programming NIM Agari danish T PC Laptop Psion via Custom Infra Red Lead RS Ascii Full Duplex DCE 1200 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit Storage 20 50 Operating Temperature 3 to 50 C 3 5kg 9 5 T E 24cm x 28cm x 12cm Transducer 2 10 Plastic Mil Spec 810F IP 67 Page 60 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 General Page 61 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 22 Parts List 40 210 001 Rope Dyneema PP 10mm Dia 5000kg m without splice fittings 20 110 2000 Fiobuoy Acoustic Model 100m depth capacity ge a 120m rope capacity Defence rated Without rope cMI C WI 220m rope capacity Defence rated Without rope 20 110 2000 Fiobuoy Time Date Model 100m depth capacity Be 120m rope capacity Defence rated Without rope 20 120 2000 Fiobuoy Time Date Model 200m depth capacity 220m rope capacity Defence rated Without rope Page 62 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobu
38. local dealer or Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd for further instructions should you detect any such wear or damage A 2 nspect for any marine growth and debris particularly around the clamping mechanism and communications socket Remove any obstruction with a stiff brush Immediately following each deployment and during the process of rewinding the rope on to the Fiobuoy inspect the rope for any appreciable wear and replace if necessary Also inspect the shackles and other rope attachments to ensure they are properly secure 4 n the event the Fiobuoy is to be either placed into storage or not used for extended period following its last deployment rinse the Fiobuoy and its rope and attachments with fresh water before stowing away A5 Anode Inspect the Sacrificial Anode for excessive corrosion and replace as required ANODE Some Fiobuoy models employ a Sacrificial Anode within the body moulding to reduce the effects of electrolytic corrosion This anode needs to be inspected regularly and replaced when it has become depleated For replacement a 4mm Allen Key is required Sacrificial Anode pn 20 241 201 and Allen Key retainer Page 36 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Internal Maintenance Procedures The frequency of internal maintenance is dependent entirely upon the extent of use and the environmental conditions in which the Fiobuoy operates For example operating in extre
39. lug the cables into their associated sockets on the Acoustic End Cap Gently insert the Acoustic End Cap into the Fiobuoy body Take care in engaging the nylon thread of the End Cap with the corresponding thread of the body Commence by giving the End Cap 2 3 reverse turns so as to reduce net coiling of the cable as well as finding the thread start point Hand tighten initially taking care not to cross thread Torque the End Cap to 60 Nm 10Nm using the appropriate tools Check proper operation by communicating via the Infra Red cable and also check Acoustic Communications via the DIU Page 42 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 14 Fiobuoy Battery Pack Replacement Transducer Connector Connector Top Plate Battery Connector Crown Nut and tall Post Connector Retainer Cut out for wires NL M 1 Battery Top Plate Battery Pack 7 5V _ _ Battery Pack Acoustic End Cap Sub Assembly 7 5V DISASSEMBLY 1 Remove Fiobuoy Acoustic End Cap only in accordance with the section Internal Maintenance Procedures 2 Disconnect the Battery Cable and the Transducer Cable from their respective Connectors shown above be sure not to pull on the cables but on the tabs located each side of the Connectors The End Cap Sub Assembly should now be free of the Fiobuoy Remove the O ring Using a 10mm Spanner Socket remove the 4 Crown nuts and withdraw th
40. m 100bps Confirmed Packet Omni directional 100m Model 200m Model Maximum recommended deployment depth 100m 200m Tether line rope length 10mm marine up to 120m up to 250m Buoyancy ME m 3 5 kg 8 kg Weight in air without 13 kg 15 kg DIMENSIONS Overall DISUIlelGt EK n n QUA 410mm 410mm Overall Lengi sheds 350mm 650mm Access Hole to acea atiam beta unam 120mm 120mm internal Free Space Did osse otia pene traten toes 170mm 170mm Internal Free Space Length without Modem 120mm 350mm Internal Free Space Length with Modem 60mm 290mm The 200m Fiobuoy cylinder has 2 internal Reinforcing Rings 180mm apart which have internal Diameters of 120mm CONSTRUCTION Aluminium Cylinder encased in moulded polyurethane polymer Endcaps HDPE Page 47 Internal mechanisms Aluminium amp Stainless Steel rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Page 48 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 The Deck Interface Unit DIU Page 49 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 17 OPERATING PROCEDURES Overview The primary function of the DIU is to act as an interface between the terminal Psion Laptop etc and a deployed Fiobuoy It accepts commands input at the terminal via th
41. mely hot conditions for extended periods is likely to shorten battery life thereby creating a need for more frequent maintenance involving battery and seal replacement The following is a summary of recommended internal maintenance and inspection procedures for those users who wish to conduct their own maintenance program following the expiration of the warranty period We recommend that all maintenance activities be undertaken in a proper workshop environment and not on board a marine craft whilst at sea unless in a suitably protected area The following tools are required to open the two End Caps to access the internal mechanisms and electronics for maintenance purposes These tools have a square hole intended for use with a 1 2 Torque Wrench driver for the re assembly phase Maintenance Tool Kit Maintenance Tool for Acoustic End Cap Maintenance Tool for Release Mech End Cap eee oO later models do not require this tool Page 37 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Remove the Acoustic End Cap First During this operation the body of the Fiobuoy must be held securely either by another person or by placing it in a position which will prevent it from turning while the white End Cap is being removed Position the Fiobuoy so that the Acoustic End Cap is uppermost and insert the 2 pins of the Maintenance tool into the 2 mating holds in the Acoustic End Cap Using t
42. ng band can be altered by the User if required Only personnel with sufficient technical knowledge should attempt this procedure The times may be adjusted in whole hour values only not minutes Procedure 1 Establish Infra Red communications with the Fiobuoy in the usual way 2 At the command prompt enter 9L must be capital L The current values of 7am amp 7pm are displayed 07 19 4 Enter 4 digits to depict the 2 new hour values ie 0915 for 9am to 3pm you do not need to type the hyphen IMPORTANT NOTES A For single digit hours enter a leading zero ie 07 B Enter numbers ONLY no letters or Backspace etc C Itis invalid for the 1st value to be numerically less or equal to the 2 value D Hour values greater than 23 are invalid E Listening Bands which cross midnight are not allowed Practical Examples of settings for Listening Band Time 00 00 06 00 12 00 18 00 00 00 07 19 Acoustics Active 12hrs Default Values 7pm 00 23 Acoustics Active 23hrs midnight 11pm 23 00 thr 11pm midnight 00 00 Acoustics Active 24hrs midnight midnight Page 33 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Predicting Servicable Battery Life Acoustic Fiobuoys have several modes of operation each with differing levels of power consumption These modes include Storage Standby Run and Transmit Jaw Open Additionally by default Acoustic Fiobuoys are acoustically active
43. obe option have 2 additional instructions 1 During a programming session to set a Release Event closing the Jaws an extra response is now required Enable Strobe y n Only responding with a Y or y will enable the strobe to activate when it surfaces note the Strobe won t actually turn on at this stage 2 Once the Fiobuoy is retrieved and back on deck the Strobe is turned off by a plugging in the Infra Red Comm Lead and Hand Controller PC b Pressing and hold the Enter key until the prompt for Password appears Page 30 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Strobe Battery Replacement 1 Remove the Release Mechanism End Cap in accordance with instructions contained in this manual remember to remove the Acoustic End Cap first 2 The Strobe Battery Pack is located under the Motor and held in place with a metal backet 3 Unplug the existing pack and remove it from the mounting Install the new pack into the mounting and plug it in to the connector Re assemble the Fiobuoy per instructions Strobe Battery pn 25521102 Jaw End Cap WARNING DO NOT OPEN THE STROBE ELECTRONICS BOX IT STORES HIGH VOLTAGES FOR LONG PERIODS EVEN WITHOUT BATTERIES OTHER An extra Hidden Menu Option is included for maintenance Type 95 at the command prompt to perform an immediate test of the strobe Pressing Enter terminates the test Fiobuoy s usual battery
44. od until fed by the user owner During the time it remains unattended it may constitute a hazard to surface craft e he safety devices can be disabled by a simple process following further consultation with an authorised dealer or with Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd This course of action would remove the incidence of unscheduled releases but would also remove the safety features which were designed to assist in recovering the device and its attached assets during the events described above However the safety devices can also be switched ie reprogrammed back on to accommodate changing circumstances and Page 64 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 consequently users are provided with a reasonable degree of operating flexibility when planning their deployments We emphasise that successful and safe deployments will therefore require careful and thorough planning The Fiobuoy contains sensitive electronic equipment avoid dropping the unit on to hard surfaces to prevent possible damage This applies especially to the End Caps Frequent deployment in a severe environment could necessitate more frequent servicing maintenance checks at say 6 9 month intervals instead of the regular 9 12 month intervals Conduct external maintenance on a routine basis Be aware of the implications of programming a Release Event to occur during a different time zone eg when programming a Release Event during Standard Time
45. of the Fiobuoy s own internal clock calendar ie for changes between standard and daylight savings times The steps are almost identical to Menu Option 1 Note again that none of this time or date information is held or saved inside the Psion workabout unit or your PC It is retained inside the Fiobuoy only STAGE 1 Setting the Buoy Date User 2 Buoy Buoy Date DD MM YY 16 08 05 The date in round brackets is a guide for the format and sequence of input e DD means day of the month 01 to 31 e MM means the number of the month 01 12 e YY is the last 2 digits of the year 00 99 Note that two digits are expected for each For example the 8 should be entered as 08 Backspace is not supported here If a mistake is made during entry continue ie complete the entry then start again Before and after each month hyphens are automatically inserted so there is no need to type them in The date in square brackets is the date previously programmed into the Fiobuoy By pressing ENTER you can leave it unchanged Or you can enter a new current date in the format prescribed Note Leap years are supported automatically The following example is for 28th August 2005 User 280805 Buoy Time hh m Buoy 09 00 00 STAGE 2 Setting Buoy Time Page 20 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 You are now asked for the current time of day in 24 hour format
46. on by the User the Psion may loose some factory settings The following is a quick guide to resetting these parameters From a fully powered down state Insert Main and Lithium batteries and press On Esc Wait for the Psion banner to appear the press Menu Select System screen using the arrow keys press Enter From the screen showing icons labelled Data Calc and Sheet arrow right until Comms is selected press Enter Set comms parameters holding down the special Psion key U and pressing J adjust the Baud rate parameter to 1200 and the Port to A Press Enter to accept changes and exit Hold down the Psion key U again and press K Alter the 4 parameters if necessary so they are sequentially On Off Off Off in that order Press Enter to exit The Psion is now set for Infra Red comms to the Fiobuoy or DIU Page 11 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 PLUGGING IN Connect the spiral cable supplied to the 9 pin connector marked RS232 at the top of the workabout 9 pin RS323 connector The opposite end of the cable plugs into a special D shaped optical socket which the Fiobuoy is located on the Jaw End Cap and for the DIU is located on the front panel These sockets should be kept clean to allow reliable communications p m Y y 34 Infra Red k Optical Sockets 1 Press the yellow On E
47. ons recommend that servicing maintenance be undertaken every 6 9 months With a higher frequency of use under more extreme conditions servicing and maintenance should be undertaken every 6 9 months if possible The product comprises three major components body or casing of the Fiobuoy e The Release Mechanism End Cap assembly which fits into the cavity of the body via an aperture at one end of the body e The Acoustic Communications End Cap module A condition of warranty offered by Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd expressly prohibits the user from removing the Release Mechanism in order to conduct internal maintenance Accordingly we suggest that any internal maintenance be performed either by an authorised dealer or by Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd for at least the duration of the warranty External maintenance by the user on the other hand is encouraged and we recommend that users practice the following routine as part of a regular maintenance program In summary we suggest that external maintenance should be performed by the user whereas any internal maintenance should while the product is subject to warranty be performed by authorised personnel only Page 35 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 External Maintenance Procedures A 1 Immediately prior to and following each deployment inspect the white Cap for signs of any cracking around the clamping mechanism Contact either your
48. oy Model SAC 1 6 23 WARRANTY The Fiobuoy product and its accessories are covered by separate warranties as indicated below a Hand Controller Psion brand Workabout model This item is warranted in accordance with the conditions prescribed on the relevant warranty sheet from Psion Computer Plc of the UK Any matters relating to warranty should in the first instance be referred to the National Service Centre of an authorised Australian distributor Bar Code Data Systems Lakes Business Park Level 2 Building 8 Lord Street Botany NSW 2019 Australia fax 61 2 8336 6300 Phone 02 83366338 b Fiobuoy e his product is warranted by Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions e he product must be returned to us freight and insurance pre paid together with purchase invoice receipt as proof of purchase he product must not have had its serial number removed defaced or changed its casing opened its cabling or cord altered nor have been tampered with in any other way e Failure of the product must not be due to misuse such as failure to observe proper operating instructions and product limitations improper installation or connection other abuse neglect accidental damage or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control e Responsibility is not accepted for damage or loss caused
49. ption 93 it is decided that the error code should be left intact and not reset simply press Enter to leave the value unchanged We emphasise that error codes should not be reset without a prior inspection of the equipment by qualified personnel Page 29 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 11 Strobe Light Option In night conditions even the Fiobuoy s bright colouring can be difficult to see Therefore a strobe light option is available for users who require additional visibility during night time or low light conditions Please specify such an option when placing your orders for Fiobuoy units Y A A A O EE a eae General To maintain the Fiobuoy s existing geometry the Strobe is mounted internally the light transmitted through the End Cap the Jaws When the Fiobuoy prepares to surface releases the pin from the Jaw the Strobe automatically activates allowing retrieval in night conditions The power supply for the Strobe is completely separate from the Fiobuoy s own Power and is a pack of 4 x AA Alkaline Cells connected as 3VDC 2 pin connector Visibility is from 200m to 1000m depending on conditions The Strobe is configured so that as batteries drain the flash intensity level does not diminish however the time between flashes lengthens from it s initial value of approx 1 second up to approx 10 seconds after 8 hours Operating Commands Fiobuoys fitted with the Str
50. ransducer so that it is stationary within its local body of moving water The dunking transducer should not stream out from the vessel but sit vertically in the water for best results Page 58 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Beam Pattern The beam pattern of the Acoustic Transducers for both the Acoustic Fiobuoy and the Deck Interface Unit are generally omnidirectional in the horizontal plane In the vertical plane the same 15 generally true However for the Fiobuoy the profile of the beam patten diminishes correspondingly as the angle approaches true vertical This leads to a decrease in capacity of the Fiobuoy to both transmit and receive signals when the vessel is directly above AS LE a However in real deployment conditions other factors have an effect and so with natural attenuations and reflections the effective beam pattern is more complex Therefore aS a general observation we note that in true vertical positions communications may not be as reliable although the extent of such reliability will vary according to depth X Page 59 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 21 Product Specifications Deck Interface Unit Power Supply esee rente tainen nns Lead Acid 6VDC 4AH sealed Battery Life between charges assume average 10 Transmits 10 Hrs Acoustic Communications B e 100m Distance
51. re Deployment set up of the Fiobuoy Connect the Psion or PC as per instructions in the previous section then bring the Fiobuoy out of Standby mode by simply pressing the Enter key twice not pausing longer than 1 2 sec between The Password The unit s Serial Number will the be displayed and you will be prompted to enter its password supplied This is a preset password and is not alterable lt is a security tool intended as a safeguard against the possible misuse of your Fiobuoy It needs to be protected in order to prevent any unauthorised use Wake Buoy Serial No 05H0036 Enter Password _ When keying in your password Backspaces are allowed and the Enter key is necessary to finish If no password is received within 12 seconds Standby mode is re entered automatically The Banner Next on the top half of your screen you will see a Banner showing the Model and Version Number of your Fiobuoy ACOUSTIC FIOBUOY SAC1 6 build 04 25 Other information given here is e indication of the current Battery Voltage nominally 7 5V e Time and Date of the Fiobuoy s own internal clock calendar e 2 counters in brackets The two counters keep track of successful jaw mechanism actuations Openings and Closings respectively They are provided for your information and may be retained or reset to zero at any time Page 14 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Th
52. rface marker role or Time Date trigger Page 1 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 2 COMMUNICATIONS CONCEPT Overview There are two phases of communication with the Fiobuoy System The first phase is where mission information is placed into the Fiobuoy itself before deployment This is done via a special direct contact Infra Red Communications Cable using either a PC Laptop or the Psion WorkAbout hand held PC as supplied for the User Interface Once the information is programmed into the Fiobuoy assuming all appropriate tether line and mooring attachments have been carried out it is then ready for deployment Pre Deployment Programming and Setup of the Fiobuoy Mission Information Time Date etc Internal Electronics User Interface Psion or PC Release Mechanism Acoustic End Cap End Cap Transducer Infra Red Port Page 2 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 The_second phase is communication with a deployed Fiobuoy via acoustics The same PC Laptop Psion User Interface is used however the Infra Red Communications Cable is now connected to the Deck Interface Unit DIU Commands input by the User are processed and converted into acoustic signals which in turn are transmitted through the water by means of a special Acoustic Dunking Transducer The acoustic signals are then received acknowledged and acted upon by the subme
53. rged Fiobuoy The transmitted data will include such things as requests for deployed status information or commands to Surface Fiomarine Deck Interface Unit DIU and Acoustic Dunking Transducer Direct Contact Infra Red Comms Port Dunking Transducer Page 3 rev Dec 2005 Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 USER MANUAL Communication Flow with a deployed Fiobuoy A Commands input by User Y Acoustic Status Requests command to Surface Fiobuoy responds with Acknowledgments and data rev Dec 2005 Page 4 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 On a technical point the Fiobuoy is constructed with a zero leaks philosophy and so pre deployment communication between the terminal and the internal electronics is accomplished via infra red light actually transmitted through the casing This method was chosen because conventional plugs and sockets not only leak but also corrode in a harsh marine environment Similarly the integral Acoustic Transducer is housed within the Fiobuoy body so as not to cause any protrudence or need for extra water tight seals For the same reasons there is no ON OFF switch on the Fiobuoy Instead the Fiobuoy spends most of it s serviceable life Standby mode When in this mode very little power is consumed and this allows for longer battery life The Fiobuoy is woken from its standby mode in one of five ways 1 S LEN IN
54. sc button and the workabout will power up ready for you to establish communications Page 12 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Communicating with Your PC or Laptop lf you are using a PC or Laptop as the User Interface connect the spiral cable supplied to your spare Comms port The other end of the cable plugs into either the socket located at the Jaws end of the Fiobuoy or the similar socket on the DIU front panel These sockets should be kept clean to allow reliable communications Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 ACOUSTIC FIOBUOY SACI 6 build 04 25 246235 22 01 05 Program Check Release event Set Check Buoy Clock Test Jaws Set Storage Mode This Screen Turn you PC on and run any general purpose Terminal program ask your Fiobuoy supplier if you need help with that Set the comms setting to 1200 baud 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit with plain TTY type protocol Ensure the Comm Port parameter ie Comm1 is the one you have plugged the cable into Generally for normal operation you will use the number keys 1 to 0 the ENTER key the BS backspace Key the Y amp N keys for Yes and No responses Connection is the same as described on the previous page For laptops which do not have RS232 Comm Ports converters for USB ports are available from electronics outlets Page 13 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 6 P
55. tic checks User 5 Buoy Storage Mode y n User Y gt The User is prompted for a Y or y to confirm Storage Mode Once set Storage Mode is entered instead of Standby Mode when the User selects Menu Option 4 Exit or upon session timeout by the system automatically User 4 Buoy Storage Mode Page 22 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 A Fiobuoy should NEVER be deployed while in Storage mode as no acoustic commands can be received and no Time Date activation is possible therefore the Fiobuoy and equipment would be lost Two fail safes have been incorporated to reduce the likelihood of accidental deployment while in Storage mode e f Storage Mode is set by a User whilst the Jaw is closed the Jaw is automatically opened making it impossible to lock the Pin into the Jaw e lf a Time Date for activation is programmed in by a User after Storage Mode has been set then Storage Mode is automatically cancelled and the normal operational mode is applied Note for occasions where the Fiobuoy is to be stored for extended periods it is recommended that the unit be opened and all battery packs be disconnected and removed MENU OPTION 0 This Screen Reprints the Banner and Menu to the Screen ACOUSTIC FIOBUOY SAC1 6 build 04F25 Program Check Release event Set Check Buoy Clock Test Jaws Exit Set Storage Mode This Screen Page 23 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acousti
56. ur The tests illustrated here depict how the Fiobuoy should respond to an automatic wake up prompt by its internal clock calendar during a day other than the Release Event date and e on day of a programmed Release Event Ensure that prior to conducting the following tests the Fiobuoy s internal clock calendar has been correctly set with current time and date in accordance with Menu Option 2 With the Psion Workabout or PC plugged in to monitor proceedings each of the following tests should yield the corresponding screen outputs a Wake up during a day other than the Release Event date Test Steps 1 Set the Release Event in accordance with Menu Option 1 for a date and time 5 minutes in the future Close the jaws in accordance with Menu Option 1 Exit the programming session into Standby Mode As soon as the 5 minute period has elapsed the corresponding screen display will show Buoy Wake by Clock Acoustic Active 07 00 19 00 The Fiobuoy has checked its systems and returned to Standby Mode making its Acoustic system active between 7am 7pm without opening the Jaw Page 26 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 b Wake up on the day of a programmed Release Event Test Steps 1 Set a new Release Event in accordance with Menu Option 1 for a date and time 5 minutes in the future 2 Close the jaws in accordance with Menu Option 1 Exit the programming session into Standby Mode
57. w taking care to avoid contact between the mechanicals electronics of the assembly and the opening and also take care of the link cable which will still be attached Upon completely removing the Release Mechanism assembly stand it upright on a flat surface with the white End Cap at the base in a clean area Page 40 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Inspection and service e Remove and discard O ring seals e Carefully examine both the chamber of the Fiobuoy body the Acoustic End Cap Assembly and the Mechanism Assembly for evidence of any moisture Where moisture is detected contact Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd for further assistance on a suitable course of action Care should be taken to observe and note the precise amount of moisture the location s at which it was detected and whether the Fiobuoy was recovered as a consequence of an unscheduled Release Event It is possible that the unit will have to be returned to the factory for repair or refurbishment e Where moisture is not detected proceed to remove and discard the battery per the instructions Battery Pack Replacement e The Jaw Mechanism has only three moving parts and therefore requires only minimal lubrication Lubrication may need to be applied only to the following components motor and gearbox assembly are factory lubricated for life and therefore should not require any further attention e Lead screw and clev
58. ween the DIU and a Fiobuoy As conceptual outline a basic in air test would consist of e firstly bringing a Fiobuoy out of Standby Mode via acoustics using DIU Wake Command Menu Option 2 and receiving an acknowledgment of that command TWO acoustic tones will be heard Y E ioo 4 4 e Once the link is established you can then send a command from the DIU to the Fiobuoy such as the Check Battery command receive an acknowledgement of that command after which the Fiobuoy will send some real information ie battery status back to the DIU to the User with an associated acknowledgment being returned by the DIU FOUR acoustic tones will be heard Page 56 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 Initial set up The Fiobuoy must first have been placed into Standby Mode see Fiobuoy Operating Instructions Place the DIU s Dunking Transducer approximately 2m from the Acoustic End Cap of the Fiobuoy Some experimenting of positioning may have to be done if ambient conditions cause interference It may also be of interest to plug a second Psion or PC Laptop into the Fiobuoy via an Infra Red cable if available to monitor the transactions as received by the Fiobuoy Procedure From the DIU and referring to the Operating Instructions within this manual 1 2 3 Enter the Fiobuoy s unique access code with Menu Option 1 Wake the Fiobuoy from Standby Mode with Menu
59. ype it in As with the date format single digit times should have a leading zero eg for 9 15am enter 0915 User 0915 Buoy Confirm _ User 0915 Buoy Enable Strobe y n lt NOTE Strobe prompt is only User n given for units with Strobe Light Buoy Set for 13 00 00 on 28 08 06 Option installed Strobe off OK to close _ Page 17 rev Dec 2005 USER MANUAL Acoustic Fiobuoy Model SAC 1 6 STAGE 3 Closing the Jaws The Mechanical Jaws are about to be closed While slow moving they are quite powerful so you are strongly advised to avoid touching the jaws during closure in order to prevent personal injury You are prompted for an OK to proceed Entering a Y or y will be taken as Yes OK ANY OTHER RESPONSE will be interpreted in the negative Closing the jaw mechanism may take up to 30 seconds User Y Buoy Closing Jaws Closed 7 5 before 7 0 during gt The two battery readings displayed on the screen are intended to inform the user on the condition of the battery pack The before reading represents the condition under no load while during represents the condition under load ie during the closing process the control circuitry deems the battery to be too low the closure is aborted and the jaws return to the open position NOTE When fully open the jaws are approximately 15 mm apart when fully closed they continue to remain apart but at a distance of approximately 10mm Ther

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