29CyScan Positioning System • Installation and Maintenance Guide r1.1
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Sensor rotates slowly
• When switched on from cold at low temperatures the unit may rotate slowly for
several minutes before building up to normal speed of 1 rev per second.
System appears to be operational, however, the sensor head is not levelling or
rotating
• Using CyScan Admin Console, view the System Status page and check that the
leveller and scanner components are not disabled.
System appears to be operational, however, no reflections are displayed within
CyScan Console
• Check that the sensor is enabled and is spinning. Using CyScan Admin Console,
view the Scanner tab. The Scanner selection in the lower left corner should display
Enabled.
• Check that the blanking zone (Blind Spot) is configured correctly.
• Clean lenses of CyScan unit. Please refer to the section ‘Cleaning the CyScan
Sensor’ within this guide.
• Check the sensor is within range of the targets.
System is operational but is not navigating
• Check that the correct mooring point is selected.
• Check that the sensor has a clear view of the targets.
System navigating but no data is received at the DP system
• Check the DP Feed connection to the sensor.
• Check that the DP Feed data converter is flashing.
• Check the data type is set correctly for the DP system.
System appears to be operational, however, it is exhibiting erratic behaviour
with communications locking up occasionally
• Check that the external supply voltage, supplied via the Power cable, to the sensor
has not dropped below 18V.
• Using CyScan Admin Console, check the reading given for the 24V Main on the
System Status page. Also check the other supply voltage. These should be within
10% of their nominal values.
System operates correctly but in cold weather loses targets.
• Check for condensation or ice on targets. Wipe clean if necessary.
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