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GeoSwath Plus

Seatex MRU (SB11) Configuration Procedure

GS03-0040-02/BB

Project GeoSwath Plus Print Control (Printed 09-06-2015)

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Document Seatex MRU (SB11) Configuration
Title Procedure
Document GS03-0040-02/BB
Number
Author Phil Carpenter

Distribution Master: Drawing File

Amendment History
Issue Date Status Pages Checked Approved Client
BB 05-06-2015 AMD 2 21 L.Geary T.Armes
BA 10-03-2011 AMD 1 17 T.Armes J.Baxter
B 28-10-2010 Approved 16 T.Armes A.N.Beck

Amendment Details
AMD CTD Details
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1 3223 Additional instruction to set Heave Filter to Hydrographic Mode.
Supercedes SWATH-0051

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Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1. Configuration Sequence ...................................................................................................... 3
2. Procedure Requirements ........................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Equipment ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2. Software ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3. Preparation ............................................................................................................................ 4
3. Configuration Procedure ........................................................................................................... 5
3.1. Manual Configuration ......................................................................................................... 5
3.2. Using a configuration file .................................................................................................. 12
4. Functional Tests......................................................................................................................... 13

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1. Introduction
This document details the procedure required to configure a Seatex MRU fitted inside the
SB11 subsea housing.
If requested that the MRU be configured differently (e.g. to output a different string
format) then please consult a member of engineering.
Only adjustments described in this document should be carried out. If any other
adjustments or repairs are necessary, or if the result of any test is not as indicated, the unit
shall be deemed to have failed the test. A red ‘Rejected’ label should then be attached to
the unit and an Inspection Defect Report (GEO QA 04/89) should be completed.

1.1. Configuration Sequence

• Check that the MRU has a ‘grn’ label attached to show that the unit has passed the
goods inwards visual inspection. Do not proceed until this has happened.
• Carry out the procedure detailed on the following pages completing the configuration
record ‘GS03-0040-02-CR’ and online test results ‘GS03-0040-02-TR’.
• Print out a copy of the configuration record and file in the shipping box for the MRU.

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2. Procedure Requirements
2.1. Equipment
• Laptop/PC with LAN and RS232 ports.
• Kongsberg GeoAcoustics SB11 sensor interface cable
Or
• MRU-T-23 interface cable (supplied with sensor), complete with:
MRU-E-P24 (power supply)
MRU-T-015 (Ethernet configuration cable)
CAT6 UTP cross-over cable

2.2. Software
• Seatex ‘MRC+’ configuration software (supplied on USB flash drive with the MRU)

2.3. Preparation
Note GeoSwath Compact Deck Unit owners: please use the laptop to configure
the MRU.
• Install the Seatex MRC+ configuration software on the laptop (or Deck Unit).
• If the MRU has never been configured by Kongsberg GeoAcoustics then set the laptop
(or Deck Unit) IP address to 192.168.1.200.
Connections when using an SB11 sensor cable
• Connect both connectors ‘A’ and ‘B’ to the MRU.
• Connect the sensor cable to the +24V power outlet on the Deck Unit.
• Connect the 9 way D-type labelled ‘MRU COM2’ to ‘COM1’ on the laptop (or Deck
Unit).
• Plug the sensor cable connector labelled ‘MRU CONFIG’ into the LAN port on the
laptop (or Deck Unit).
Connections when using the MRU-T-015 configuration cable
Do not connect the SB11 sensor cable and MRU-T-015 cables to the MRU at the
same time. Doing so will supply +24V to both Connectors ‘A’ and ‘B’ and may
damage the MRU.

• Connect the 8 way Seacon connector from cable MRU-T-23 onto connector ‘B’ on the
MRU. Connect the other end onto the Ethernet configuration cable MRU-T-015.
Connect the power supply (MRU-E-P24) to the MRU-T-015 box. Connect the CAT6
UTP cable between the MRU-T-015 box and the LAN port on the laptop (or Deck
Unit).

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3. Configuration Procedure
• Record the Serial Number of the MRU.
1. Do a visual inspection of the MRU. Check that the general condition of the MRU is
acceptable. Pay particular attention to the pins of the connector checking that all are
straight.

• Start the MRC+ application via start menu or desktop shortcut .

• In the Sensor menu click on ‘Connect’

• Leave the IP address set to the factory default, click ‘Connect’.

2. Record the MRW SW (software) version number on the configuration record GS03-
0040-02-CR and on the configuration results ‘GS03-0040-02-TR’.
3.1. Manual Configuration
If you have a configuration file for the MRU then proceed to section ‘3.2. Using a
configuration file’.
3.1.1. Sensor Geometry (Mount orientation)
The geometry must be set correctly for the style of the T/V-plate on which the MRU will
be mounted.

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3.1.2. Vertical Orientation: e.g. for T-plate or POSMV style V-plate

• Configure the sensor by setting the ‘Connector direction’ to ‘Up’ and the ‘X’ arrow
direction’ to ‘Bow’ as shown in Figure 1.
• In the Configuration tab click on ‘Geometry’ for the MRU (within Sensors).

• Click on the Mounting Wizard button. In the window that appears select ‘Manual’
mode then click ‘Next’.

Figure 1: MRU Geometry when mounted vertically.

• In the next window do not enter any bracket offset angles, simply click on ‘Finish’.

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3.1.3. Horizontal Orientation: e.g. for 125 kHz V-plate

• Configure the sensor by setting the ‘Connector direction’ to ‘Bow’ and the ‘X’ arrow
direction’ to ‘Starboard’, see Figure 2. Once the orientation has been set click ‘Next’.
Note In order to be able to set the connector direction to ‘Bow’ it may be
necessary to browse the configurations by clicking .

Figure 2: MRU Geometry when mounted horizontally

• In the next window do not enter any bracket offset angles, simply click on ‘Finish’.
• The values for the Mounting angles should look as follows:

Figure 3: Mounting Angle values for vertical sensor geometry

Figure 4: Mounting Angle values for horizontal sensor geometry

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• Back in the Configuration tab click on ‘Description’.

• Enter a name for your configuration in the ‘User annotation’ box, e.g. ‘Kongsberg
GeoAcoustics Configuration’.

• Back in the Configuration tab items click on ‘Heave Config’. Ensure the filter option is
set to ‘Automatic’.

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3.1.4. Configuring the IP address for the MRU

• Click on ‘Network’. Change the IP address to 192.168.0.20 and the Gateway to
192.168.0.1.

• Click on ‘Input/Output’. In the Input/Ouput list turn off Serial #1 by unticking the
box shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5: Serial #1 output disabled.

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3.1.5. Configuring the output string for the MRU

• Now enable Serial #2, again by ticking the adjacent box. Now click anywhere on the
row for Serial #2. The serial configuration options will appear. Set the baud rate to
38400, the telegram format to TSS1, interval to 10ms and location to MRU.

3.1.6. Configuring aiding input 1 (typically used for heading)

Note Serial #3 is used on the sensor cable for Heading aiding. Please adjust the
baud rate according to your Gyrocompass or dual antenna GPS heading
output string.
• Enable Serial #3, again by ticking the adjacent box. Now click anywhere on the row
for Serial #3. The serial configuration options will appear. Setup the baud rate as
desired (e.g. 38400, parity to None, data bits to 8 and stop bits to 1).

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3.1.7. Configuring aiding input 2 (typically used for GPS)

Note Serial #4 is used on the sensor cable for GPS aiding. Please adjust the
baud rate according to your GPS output string.
• Enable Serial #4, again by ticking the adjacent box. Now click anywhere on the row
for Serial #4. The serial configuration options will appear. Setup the baud rate as
desired (e.g. 38400, parity to None, data bits to 8 and stop bits to 1).

• From the Configuration menu click Send to sensor unit. After a couple of seconds the
MRU will restart.

Note The MRU is now programed the with new IP address. Please update you PC
LAN address to 192.168.0.200.

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3.2. Using a configuration file

• From the Configuration menu choose Open.

• Locate the configuration file (extension *.cfu), select it, then click Open.
• From the Configuration menu click Send to sensor unit. After a couple of seconds the
MRU will restart.
Note The MRU is now programed the with new IP address. Please update you PC
LAN address to 192.168.0.200.

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4. Functional Tests
• Reconnect to the MRU inputting the new IP address 192.168.0.20.

• Click on the Data Presentation tab.

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4.0.1. Check Roll

• Enable the plot for Roll by clicking in the appropriate box then click Start.

• Position the MRU on a flat surface in the orientation in which it will be mounted (i.e.
vertically with ‘X’ arrow facing forwards or horizontal with ‘X’ arrow to Starboard.

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3. Roll/incline the MRU gently to STBD and back again. Check and record that the
graph of Roll goes positive then returns to zero (approximately).

Figure 6: Illustration of a vertical configured MRU inclined to starboard.

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4. Roll/incline the MRU gently to PORT and back again. Check and record that the
graph of Roll goes negative then returns to zero (approximately).

Figure 7: Illustration of a vertical configured MRU inclined to port.

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Check Pitch
• Disable the plot for roll and enable the plot for pitch by clicking in the appropriate
box.

5. Incline the Bow end of the MRU gently upwards (Pitch Up) and back again. Check
and record that the graph of Pitch goes positive then returns to zero (approximately).

Figure 8: Illustration of a vertical configured MRU pitched upwards.

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6. Incline the STERN end of the MRU gently upwards (Pitch down) and back again.
Check and record that the graph of Pitch goes negative then returns to zero
(approximately).

Figure 9: Illustration of a vertical configured MRU pitched downwards.

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4.0.2. Check Heave

• Disable the plot for roll and enable the plot for PosMru_D by clicking in the
appropriate box.

7. Place the MRU onto a bench /table top and let the graph of data settle to zero. Now
gently remove from the table and lower to the ground, then bring back to the table.
Check and record that the graph goes positive then returns to zero. (Note that it is
normal for the graph to overshoot negatively as the sensor is raised back to the bench
but this should return to zero shortly afterwards).

Figure 10: Illustration of a vertical configured MRU heaved downwards.

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8. Now move the MRU onto the floor. Let the data settle to zero (this may take a minute
or so). Now gently lift the MRU to waist height then lower back to the ground. Check
and record that the graph of Heave (PosMru_D) goes negative then returns to zero
approximately as per image below. (again it is normal for the Heave to overshoot this
time negatively as the sensor is lowered back to ground level but the graph should
return to zero shortly afterwards).

Figure 11: Illustration of a vertical configured MRU heaved upwards.

• Click the ‘Stop’ button, then exit from the MRC+ configuration software.
• Turn off the power to the MRU and disconnect from the interface cable.
• Attach a signed/dated tested sticker to the MRU.

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• Ensure the serial number record for the MRU is complete.

9. Check that all test result boxes have been completed. Sign the completion box on the
configuration Record ‘GS03-0040-02-CR’.
• Print out a copy of the configuration record and file in the shipping box for the MRU.

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