RD Instruments WorkHorse User Manual

WorkHorse Mariner ADCP User's Guide
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RS-232/RS-422 COMMUNICATION PCB
POWER SUPPLY
FUSE
GYRO INTERFACE PCB
FILTER INTERFACE (J18)
Figure 5. Deck Box (Top View)
3.3 Mounting Plate Overview
The Mounting Plate is a bronze plate that helps mount the transducer head
to a vessel. For installation instructions, see the Maintenance Guide.
The overall dimension of the mounting plate is ∅311.1 (12.25 inches) and
the bolt hole pattern is 16 equally spaced ∅8.20 through holes on a
∅285.75 bolt circle.
NOTE. See the Installation Guide outline installation drawings for the
exact dimensions and weights.

RD Instruments WorkHorse Specifications

General

Category	Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)
Manufacturer	RD Instruments
Frequency	300 kHz, 600 kHz, 1200 kHz
Velocity Range	±5 m/s
Beam Angle	20° or 30° (depending on the model)
Beam Configuration	4-beam Janus configuration
Operating Temperature	-5°C to 45°C
Dimensions	Varies depending on the model
Interface	RS-232, RS-422
Communication	Serial
Data Output	Binary or ASCII data formats
Model	WorkHorse Series (Multiple models exist, e.g., Sentinel, Mariner, Quartermaster, Rio Grande)