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F180R MOTION Sensor User and Reference Guide
NOTE: The F180R System Box is NOT waterproof. Do not install it where it is likely to
become wet at any time. However the IMU/wetpod is.
Choose a location for the Box and IMU that allows you to connect it to other components of
the system easily using the supplied cables.
To install the F180R System System you will need:
the F180R System housing and wetpod
all supplied power and interconnection cables
a kit of suitable tools
waterproof sealing tape or compound
cable clips
To install the F180R System Box:
1. Follow the guidelines above to select a suitable mounting location for the <%
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2. Attach the F180R System Box directly to the mounting location using a rigid method of
securing the unit in position. The only mounting components supplied by CodaOctopus
with the F180R System are the two 90° full length mounting brackets.
3. Attach cables throughout the system.
To install the F180R System wetpod:
1. Follow the guidelines above to select a suitable mounting location for the F180R System
IMU.
2. Securely attach the F180R System IMU to the sensor pole.
3. Attach cables throughout the system.
3.4
Measure Installation Parameters
The installation parameters you require for system calibration are:
Antenna Baseline (antenna separation distance)
Antenna Offsets
Antenna Orientation
Additionally, there are a number of configuration parameters which are not required for
calibration of the system; however they are required to correctly configure the output of the
system.
IMU Orientation
Remote Lever Arms