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EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
Using Coverage ............................................................................................................................................ 50
Using Auto-Repeat ....................................................................................................................................... 51
PERFORMING YOUR FIRST CAST ............................................................................................................................52
Step 1 –Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 53
Step 2 – Set Target Depth ............................................................................................................................ 53
Step 3 – Set Parameters ............................................................................................................................... 54
Step 4 – Move to Point Launch .................................................................................................................... 55
Step 5 – Tension Controlled Payout ............................................................................................................. 56
Step 6 – Move to Point Recovery ................................................................................................................. 57
Step 7 – Move to Point Comm ..................................................................................................................... 58
Complete ...................................................................................................................................................... 58
DISASSEMBLY AND PACKING .................................................................................................................................60
USING THE CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................61
RESOLVING FAULT CONDITIONS .............................................................................................................................62
TENSION ARM CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................................69
USING THE GUI WINDOWS AND CONTROLS .............................................................................................................72
UPDATING THE WINCH SOFTWARE .........................................................................................................................74
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................75
Tailspool ....................................................................................................................................................... 76
Shackle Replacement ................................................................................................................................... 78
Loop Splice ................................................................................................................................................... 79
Inline Splice .................................................................................................................................................. 80
Replacing the Spool ...................................................................................................................................... 80
Removing the Spool ............................................................................................................................. 80
Reassembling the Spool Module .......................................................................................................... 81
APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION DRAWINGS .................................................................................................................83
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Winch Assembly Overview ......................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2. Interface Module Overview........................................................................................................ 4
Figure 3. Control Module Overview .......................................................................................................... 5
Figure 4. Probe Assembly Overview .......................................................................................................... 6
Figure 5. Cable Clearance Requirements .................................................................................................. 7
Figure 6. Mounting Requirements ............................................................................................................ 7
Figure 7. Power Cable Connections ........................................................................................................... 9
Figure 8. 7000625 Cable Plug/Termination ............................................................................................... 9
Figure 9. 60309 Vessel Socket / Receptacle/ Outlet ................................................................................. 9
Figure 10. 7000652 Cable Plug/Termination ............................................................................................. 10
Figure 11. Vessel Socket/Receptacle/Outlet ............................................................................................. 10
Figure 12. Removing the Winch Assembly Covers .................................................................................... 19
Figure 13. Winch Assembly Connectors .................................................................................................... 19
Figure 14. rapidCAST Cable Connections (Large Vessels) .......................................................................... 20
Figure 15. rapidCAST Cable Connections (Small Vessels) .......................................................................... 21
Figure 16. Omni Antenna .......................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 17. Patch Antenna .......................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 18. Control Module ........................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 19. Interface Module ...................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 20. Center of Mass (CM) Location .................................................................................................. 26
Figure 21. Attaching Pipe Mount .............................................................................................................. 27