AML Oceanographic MVP User Manual

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AML Oceanographic MVP Specifications

General

Manufacturer	AML Oceanographic
Maximum Profiling Depth	6000m
Sound Velocity Resolution	0.001 m/s
Temperature Resolution	0.0001°C
Pressure Resolution	0.001% FS
Depth Rating	6000 m
Communication	RS-232
Temperature Range	-5°C to 35°C

Summary

PRE-OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

INITIAL STARTUP

Steps for initial power-up and system readiness checks before operation.

SETTING THE TOW CABLE MESSENGERS

Guidance on installing and positioning the cable messengers for system operation.

INSTALLING THE MESSENGER

Detailed procedure for physically installing the messenger onto the tow cable.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW

General overview of the MVP system's operational workflow and sequence.

SETUP AND LAUNCHING OF THE TOW FISH

Instructions for configuring the system and deploying the tow fish.

FREEWHEELING IN MANUAL MODE

Procedure for manually disengaging the winch drum for cable management.

AUTOMATIC PROFILING

Steps for conducting automated data acquisition profiles.

MANUAL PROFILING

Guidance for manual data logging and profile execution.

RETRIEVING AND STOWING THE FISH

Procedure for safely bringing the tow fish back onboard and securing it.

MVP OPERATION QUICK START REFERENCE

WINCH - DEPLOYING THE TOW FISH

Quick reference for deploying the tow fish using the winch controls.

LAB – UNDERWAY PROFILING

Instructions for initiating and managing underway profiling from the lab.

EMERGENCY MANUAL OVERRIDE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF MANUAL OVERRIDE

Explanation of the manual override system for emergency control.

TO USE THE EMERGENCY MANUAL OVERRIDE

Step-by-step guide to operating the emergency manual override controls.

SYSTEM STOWAGE

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