Monitor User Guide PDF

WorkHorse
Monitor ADCP
User’s Guide
P/N 957-6165-00 (January 2001)

RD Instruments
Acoustic Doppler Solutions
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 WorkHorse Monitor ADCP Applications ........................................................................................ 2
3 System Overview .............................................................................................................................. 4
3.1 Monitor ADCP Overview .....................................................................................................................4
3.2 I/O Cable Overview.............................................................................................................................6
3.3 RS-232 to RS-422 Converter Overview ..............................................................................................7
3.4 WorkHorse Monitor Options................................................................................................................7
3.4.1 Optional External Battery Pack ...........................................................................................................7
3.4.2 Optional Flash Memory Card ..............................................................................................................7
3.5 Spare Parts .........................................................................................................................................8
4 WorkHorse Care................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1 General Handling Guidelines ..............................................................................................................9
4.2 Assembly Guidelines ..........................................................................................................................9
4.3 Deployment Guidelines .....................................................................................................................10
5 Setup the WorkHorse Monitor ADCP............................................................................................ 11
5.1 Serial Communication.......................................................................................................................11
5.2 What if the WorkHorse Does Not Respond.......................................................................................11
6 Software........................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 System Requirements.......................................................................................................................12
6.2 Software Installation..........................................................................................................................12
6.3 Utility Software ..................................................................................................................................13
7 Power ............................................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 AC Adapter .......................................................................................................................................14
7.2 External Battery Pack .......................................................................................................................14
7.3 Bench-Top Battery Power Requirements..........................................................................................16
7.4 Operation Modes ..............................................................................................................................16
8 Testing Your WorkHorse................................................................................................................ 17
9 Compass Calibration...................................................................................................................... 18
9.1 Preparing for Calibration ...................................................................................................................18
9.2 Compass Calibration Verification ......................................................................................................18
9.3 Compass Calibration Procedure .......................................................................................................19
10 Internal Pressure Sensor ............................................................................................................... 21
10.1 Pressure Sensor Maintenance..........................................................................................................21
11 Deployment Guide .......................................................................................................................... 22
11.1 Deployment Checklist .......................................................................................................................22
11.2 Prepare the ADCP for Deployment ...................................................................................................23
11.3 Deployment Software........................................................................................................................23
11.4 Deploy the ADCP..............................................................................................................................24
11.5 Send the Deployment Commands ....................................................................................................25
12 Reviewing the Data......................................................................................................................... 25
12.1 'Where' was the Data? ......................................................................................................................25
12.2 'When' was the Data? .......................................................................................................................25
12.3 'What' is the Data? ............................................................................................................................25
13 A Few Principles of Operation ...................................................................................................... 26
14 Technical Support .......................................................................................................................... 27
List of Figures
Figure 1. Monitor ADCP Overview ................................................................................................. 5
Figure 2. Connecting and Disconnecting the I/O Cable.................................................................. 6
Figure 3. I/O Cable Overview ......................................................................................................... 6
Figure 4. 25-pin to 9-pin RS-232 to RS-422 Converter................................................................... 7
Figure 5. Memory Card Overview................................................................................................... 8
Figure 6. WorkHorse Monitor Connections................................................................................... 11
Figure 7. External Battery Pack Connection................................................................................. 15
Figure 8. Compass Alignment ...................................................................................................... 20
Figure 9. Visual Inspection before Deployment ............................................................................ 22
Figure 10. Prepare the ADCP ........................................................................................................ 23
Figure 11. Real-Time Deployment.................................................................................................. 24
List of Tables
Table 1: WorkHorse Real-Time Application Guide ........................................................................ 2
Table 2: WorkHorse Special Applications ..................................................................................... 2
Table 3: WorkHorse Self-Contained Application Guide ................................................................. 3
Table 4: Spare Parts ..................................................................................................................... 8
Table 5: WorkHorse Software Main Modules .............................................................................. 12
Table 6: WorkHorse DOS Utility Software ................................................................................... 13
Table 7: WorkHorse ADCP Tests ................................................................................................ 17
WorkHorse Monitor ADCP User's Guide
Acoustic Doppler Solutions
1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the RD Instruments (RDI) WorkHorse. This
booklet is designed to help first time WorkHorse users to set up, test, and
deploy their ADCP.
This booklet is designed for use with the other WorkHorse Technical Man-
ual books. Where needed, there are references to detailed information and
figures contained in the WorkHorse Technical Manual.
WorkHorse Monitor deployments are most often Real-Time but can be Self-
Contained. Real-Time use refers to the fact you are viewing the data as the
ADCP collects it via a personal computer. This data is also stored on the
computer to allow for data playback and processing at a later time.
Typically, deployments are considered to be Self-Contained when the
ADCP is remotely deployed and powered using the optional External Bat-
tery Pack or from shore. When power is provided from shore, the deploy-
ment is still considered Self-Contained, but this quick reference guide may
not consider all of the possibilities of this application.
NOTE. When you receive your WorkHorse, look for a set up card that
shows all of the pieces you should have in your box. If anything is missing
or damaged, contact RDI immediately.
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2 WorkHorse Monitor ADCP Applications

The WorkHorse Monitor ADCP is the direct-reading version of RDI’s
Workhorse Sentinel ADCP. The Monitor ADCP is usually bottom frame-
mounted and hard-wired back to shore to give real time monitoring of
coastal currents. This makes it a favorite for deployment in high-volume
traffic regions in ports, where it is an ideal component of a Vessel Traffic
Monitoring System. When considering real time applications, RDI offers
you choices in software packages that are intended to directly meet your
needs. VmDas is the most often used software package for ADCP setup,
real-time data collection, and data review. For detailed information on how
to use VmDas, see the VmDas User’s Guide.
Table 1: WorkHorse Real-Time Application Guide

Application Blue Water Costal and Continental Shelf
Real-Time Monitor using VmDas Monitor using VmDas
deployment
• Oil production platforms • Port and harbor monitoring
• Current mapping • Water quality studies
Boat Mount Monitor using VmDas Monitor using VmDas
(portable)
• Oceanography • Plume tracking
• Boundary layer studies • Environmental surveys
• Fisheries • Planning new ports
• Plankton biomass • Current mapping
Towed Monitor using VmDas Monitor using VmDas
• Towed fish positioning • Towed fish positioning
• Boundary layer studies • Water quality studies
• Circulation/model studies
Offshore oil Monitor using VmDas
and gas
• Seismic prospecting
• Exploration drilling
• Field development
• Production
Table 2: WorkHorse Special Applications

Monitor using WinRiver Monitor using Waves
• River, stream and channel discharge • Coastal protection and engineering

• Suspended sediment load estimation • Port design and operation
• Plume tracking • Environmental monitoring
• Bridge scouring • Shipping safety
• Simultaneous bathymetry discharge, flow structure
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NOTE. For information on how to use a Monitor in river discharge

measurements, see the WinRiver User's Guide. For information on how to
use a Monitor to monitor waves, see the Waves User's Guide.
The WorkHorse Monitor ADCP can be used as a fully self-contained sys-

tem. This means that it uses the optional external battery case for power
and internal recorder with optional flash memory for the storage of all data
that you have set it up to collect. Using the optional external battery and
recorder, the WorkHorse Monitor can be used for several-month autono-
mous current profile deployments from temporary or permanent mounting
in the ocean, near-shore, harbors, and lakes.
WinSC is the software package for self-contained ADCP setup, data collec-
tion, and data review. For detailed information on how to use WinSC, see
the WinSC User's Guide. Plan (part of WinSC) lets you enter known or
“best-guess” values for the various ADCP profiling parameters and shows
predictions of expected results. For detailed information on how to use
Plan, see the WinSC User's Guide.
Table 3: WorkHorse Self-Contained Application Guide

Application Blue Water Costal and Continental Shelf
Autonomous Monitor using WinSC Monitor using WinSC
deployment
• Oceanography • Environmental monitoring
• Energy transport • Costal engineering
• Environmental monitoring • Enabling safe movement
• Engineering stress determination • Measuring Power plant discharge
• Circulation/model studies • Protecting coastal land forms
• Boundary layer studies • Detecting sewer outfall
• Monitoring sensitive environments
• Planning new ports
Lowered Monitor using WinSC
• Deep water oceanography
NOTE. WinSC is not provided with WorkHorse Monitor systems, but is

available for free download at www.rdinstruments.com.
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3 System Overview
The Monitor ADCP system consists of an ADCP, cables, RS-232-to-RS-422
converter, and software. They only require the addition of a Windows®
compatible computer to collect data.
The Monitor can also be used for self-contained current profile operation by
adding the external battery case and flash memory. Both battery capacity
and memory can be increased with upgrades for longer deployments.
3.1 Monitor ADCP Overview

The transducer assembly contains the transducer ceramics and electronics.
Standard acoustic frequencies are 300, 600, and 1200kHz. See the outline
drawings in the Installation Guide for dimensions and weights.
– Input/Output (I/O) cable connects the WorkHorse
I/O Cable Connector
ADCP to the computer.
Beam-3 Mark – The Beam-3 mark shows the location of Beam-3 (Forward).
Urethane Face – The urethane face covers the transducer ceramics. Never
set the transducer on a hard surface. The urethane face may be damaged.
Housing – The standard WorkHorse housing allows deployment depths to
200 meters.
Thermistor – The Thermistor measures the water temperature.
Pressure Sensor – The Optional pressure sensor measures water pressure
(depth).
Transducer Head – The WorkHorse electronics and transducer ceramics are
mounted to the transducer head. The numbers embossed on the edge of the
transducer indicates the beam number. When assembling the unit, match
the transducer beam number with the Beam 3 mark on the end-cap.
End-Cap – The end-cap holds the I/O cable connector. When assembling
the unit, match the Beam 3 mark on the end-cap with beam 3 number on the
transducer.
PRESSURE SENSOR
(OPTIONAL)
URETHANE FACE
THERMISTOR
BEAM 3 MARK
TRANSDUCER
HEAD
HOUSING
END-CAP
I/O CABLE
CONNECTOR
Figure 1. Monitor ADCP Overview
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3.2 I/O Cable Overview

Always remove the retaining strap on the end-cap underwater-connect cable
and dummy plug when disconnecting them. Failure to do so will break
the retainer strap.
Do not apply any upward force on the end-cap connector as the I/O cable is
being disconnected. Stressing the end-cap connector may cause the
ADCP to flood. Read the Maintenance guide for details on disconnecting
the I/O cable.
Figure 2. Connecting and Disconnecting the I/O Cable
PIN 1
P1 J1 P2
PIN 9
P1 P2
2
1 3 RS-232 IN / RS-422 OUT A 1 BLK 3
2 WHT
RS-232 OUT / RS-422 OUT B
BLU 2
4 RS-422 IN A 5 BRN 9
RS-422 IN B 6 8
GRN
COMMUNICATION RETURN 4 5
5 7
6
RED J1
POWER + 3
YEL
POWER - 7
Figure 3. I/O Cable Overview
3.3 RS-232 to RS-422 Converter Overview

The adapter converts RS-232-to-RS-422. This adapter (includes cable) is
supplied with the Monitor Workhorse.
P2 P1
25-pin to
9-pin adapter P2 P1
ADAPTER SIDE ADCP SIDE
(use as needed) SOCKET PLUG
3 RED 3
RS422 RDA RS422 TDA
16 ORN 2
RS422 RDB RS422 TDB
YEL 9
RS422 TDA 2 RS422 RDA
RS422 TDB GRN 8
14 RS422 RDB
DATA COMMON 7 BLU 5
DATA COMMON
Figure 4. 25-pin to 9-pin RS-232 to RS-422 Converter
3.4 WorkHorse Monitor Options

The Monitor can also be used for self-contained current profile operation by
adding the optional External Battery Pack and optional flash memory. Both
battery capacity and memory can be increased with upgrades for longer
deployments.
3.4.1 Optional External Battery Pack

The optional External Battery Pack (Figure 7, page 15) can be used for
backup power or to provide power for self-contained deployments. It con-
sists of a housing, two 400 watt-hours batteries, blank end-cap, end-cap
with female 7-pin connector, and External Battery Pack cable.
3.4.2 Optional Flash Memory Card

Flash memory cards (see Figure 5, page 8) are available in 16, 20, 40, 85
and 220-MB cards. The internal recorder holds two cards for a maximum
of 440 MB of recording space. The PC Card recorder is located on the
Digital Signal Processor (DSP) board inside the Workhorse’s electronics.
To recover data, the card can be removed and used in a personal computer
(PC), or left in the Workhorse, and accessed by using WinSC (see the Soft-
ware guide).
NOTE. The WorkHorse Monitor does not come with flash memory, but has
the same capacity as a WorkHorse Sentinel.
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Figure 5. Memory Card Overview
3.5 Spare Parts

The following parts are included in the spare parts kit.
Table 4: Spare Parts

Description Part number
O-ring, face 2-260
Desiccant, sealed bag DES3
Lubricant, silicone, 5.3 oz, Dow-Corning DC-111
Fuse, 3.0 Amp, 250V GMA-3A
4 WorkHorse Care
This section contains a list of items you should be aware of every time you
handle, use, or deploy your WorkHorse. Please refer to this list often.
4.1 General Handling Guidelines

• Never set the transducer on a hard or rough surface. The
urethane faces may be damaged.
• Always remove the retaining strap on the end-cap underwa-
ter-connect cable and dummy plug when disconnecting them.
Failure to do so will break the retainer strap.
• Do not apply any upward force on the end-cap connector as
the I/O cable is being disconnected. Stressing the end-cap
connector may cause the ADCP to flood. Read the Main-
tenance guide for details on disconnecting the I/O cable.
• Do not expose the transducer faces to prolonged sunlight.
The urethane faces may develop cracks. Cover the trans-
ducer faces on the Workhorse if it will be exposed to sun-
light.
• Do not expose the I/O connector to prolonged sunlight. The
plastic may become brittle. Cover the connector on the
Workhorse if it will be exposed to sunlight.
• Do not store the ADCP in temperatures over 75 degrees C.
The urethane faces may be damaged. Check the tempera-
ture indicator inside the shipping case. It changes color if the
temperature limit is exceeded.
• Do not scratch or damage the O-ring surfaces or grooves. If
scratches or damage exists, they may provide a leakage
path and cause the ADCP to flood. Do not risk a deploy-
ment with damaged O-ring surfaces.
• Do not lift or support a WorkHorse by the external I/O cable.
The connector or cable will break.
4.2 Assembly Guidelines

• Read the Maintenance guide for details on WorkHorse re-
assembly. Make sure the housing assembly O-rings stay in
their groove when you re-assemble the WorkHorse. Tighten
the hardware as specified. Loose, missing, stripped hard-
ware, or damaged O-rings can cause the WorkHorse
transducer to flood.
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• Place a light amount of DC-111 lubricant on the end-cap

connector pins (rubber portion only). This will make it eas-
ier to connect or remove the I/O cable and dummy plug.
• Do not connect or disconnect the I/O cable with power ap-
plied. An exception to this is the external battery case. The
external battery case connector is always “hot” when batter-
ies are installed. When you connect the cable with power
applied, you may see a small spark. The connector pins
may become pitted and worn.
• The WorkHorse I/O cable is wet mate-able, not under water
mate-able.
4.3 Deployment Guidelines

• Align the compass whenever the battery pack or recorder
module is replaced, or when any ferrous metals are relocated
inside or around the WorkHorse housing. Ferro-magnetic
materials affect the compass.
• The AC power adapter is not designed to withstand water.
Use caution when using on decks in wet conditions.
• Avoid using ferro-magnetic materials in the mounting
fixtures or near the Workhorse. Ferro-magnetic materials
affect the compass.
5 Setup the WorkHorse Monitor ADCP

Figure 6 illustrates how to connect the WorkHorse cables and adapters on
your workbench. The internal battery plugs into a connector on the top cir-
cuit board.
You will need a container of water large enough to submerge the Work-
Horse’s transducer head into during testing (two to three inches of water is
sufficient). Testing the WorkHorse out of water may cause some tests to
fail but causes no harm to the WorkHorse.
POWER SUPPLY
24 VDC
COMPUTER
ADCP I/O CABLE
Figure 6. WorkHorse Monitor Connections
5.1 Serial Communication

The standard communications settings for WorkHorse Monitors is RS-422,
9600-baud, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. If the serial protocol is set
for RS422 and your computer expects RS232, you will need an RS232 to
RS422 adapter between the WorkHorse cable and your computer. You can
set the WorkHorse for baud rates other than 9600 baud.
RS232. The WorkHorse Monitor is normally set for RS422, but it can be
changed to RS232 by changing a switch setting. The switch is in plain view
on the top circuit board, near the cable connectors. Its settings are plainly
marked on the board. This user’s guide assumes that you use RS422.
5.2 What if the WorkHorse Does Not Respond

If your WorkHorse does not respond, check the serial port, cables, power,
and RS-232 to RS-422 converter. If necessary, refer to the Troubleshooting
Guide in the WorkHorse technical manual.
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6 Software
RDI has utility programs to help you set up, use, test, and trouble-shoot
your WorkHorse ADCP. Each program has a help file that you can print, or
you can view help while running the program.
Table 5: WorkHorse Software Main Modules

Program Name Description
DumbTerm Windows ADCP communication program. Use this program to
"talk" to the ADCP and to run test script files. DumbTerm is
included on the RDI Tools CD. For detailed information on
how to use DumbTerm, see the RDI Tools User's Guide.
WinADCP Gives users a visual display of the entire set of data. You can
zoom in on a portion of the data for closer analysis and you
can export data to text or MatLab files. For detailed informa-
tion on how to use WinADCP, see the WinADCP User's Guide.
Documentation The Documentation CD has an Adobe Acrobat® (*.pdf) elec-
CD tronic version of the WorkHorse Technical Manual. Use the
Documentation CD to search for information. For detailed in-
formation on how to use Adobe Acrobat® and the Documenta-
tion CD, see the Read This First guide.
6.1 System Requirements

The WorkHorse software requires the following:
• Windows 95®, Windows 98®, or Windows® NT 4.0 with
Service Pack 4 installed
• Pentium class PC 233 MHz (350 MHz or higher recom-
mended)
• 32 megabytes of RAM (64 MB RAM recommended)
• 6 MB Free Disk Space (20 MB recommended)
• One Serial Port (two High Speed UART Serial Ports recom-
mended)
• Minimum display resolution of 800 x 600, 256 color (1024 x
768 recommended)
6.2 Software Installation

To install the WorkHorse software, do the following.
a. Insert the compact disc into your CD-ROM drive and then follow the
browser instructions on your screen. If the browser does not appear,
complete Steps “b” through “d.”
b. Click the Start button, and then click Run.

c. Type <drive>:launch. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D,
type d:launch.
d. Follow the browser instructions on your screen
6.3 Utility Software

The following DOS programs (on the RDI Tools CD) have been provided to
supplement features not yet implemented into the Windows environment.
RDI will incorporate these features in future releases. These programs will
be installed to the directory C:\Program Files\Rd Instruments\Utilities when
you run the RDI Tools installation program.
Table 6: WorkHorse DOS Utility Software

Program Name Description
BBLIST Executable program that can be operated through the Windows environment.
This program will display binary data in tabular format as well as convert the
data into an ASCII file.
BBBATCH Automatically converts a named binary data set to a named ASCII data set
using an existing format file. Use this program to convert binary files unat-
tended through a DOS batch file.
BBCONV Executable program that cannot be operated through the Windows environ-
ment. Removes user selected data from binary files and stores the information
into ASCII comma delimited format. See BCONV.DOC for decoder file format.
BBMERGE Executable program that cannot be operated through the Windows environ-
ment. BBMERGE merges ASCII comma delimited format data described by a
decoder (.DEC) file into the raw BroadBand ADCP data file "infilename", result-
ing in an output ADCP data file called "outfilename". See BCONV.DOC for
decoder file format.
BBSUB Executable program that cannot be operated through the Windows environ-
ment. BBSUB starts copying ensembles from 'infilename' to 'outfilename' start-
ing with the user specified “Start” and “End” ensemble number. This is in-
tended to allow users to subsection binary data files.
SS Executable program that can be operated through the Windows environment.
SS allows you to quickly calculate the speed of sound in the water.
SURFACE Executable program that cannot be operated through the Windows environ-
ment. Surface estimates the range from the ADCP to the water surface or
bottom from the echo intensity data. This program does not change the origi-
nal data. It creates a text file with the estimated ranges. Intended for custom-
ers to estimate where to cut off their data.
CHECKDAT Executable program that cannot be operated through the Windows environ-
ment. CHECKAT will scan a data file for missing ensembles, ensemble num-
ber out of order, bad checksum ensembles and ensembles with bit errors. If
the DOS redirect command (> symbol) is used then the output will be placed
into a file.
C++ Code Library The C++ Code library has been provided to help you in the creation of your
own programs. These files are provided as is and in general are not sup-
ported. Use at your own discretion. The files are located in the directory:
C:\Program Files\Rd Instruments\Utilities\C_Code.
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7 Power
The WorkHorse Monitor ADCP requires +20 to 60 VDC to operate. The
standard AC Adapter runs on any standard AC power and supplies +24
VDC. The optional External Battery Pack provides +42 VDC.
If both the power supply and the optional External Battery Pack and are
connected, the Workhorse will select the highest voltage source for use.
The batteries (when fresh) supply +42 VDC and the power supply output is
+24 VDC. The Workhorse will draw all power from the External Battery
Pack if the battery voltage is above +24 VDC (the power supply will have
no effect).
NOTE. The +24 VDC AC adapter does not override the battery voltage!
Substitute your own power supply with a voltage of +45 to 60 VDC to
override the optional +42 VDC External Battery Pack.
All Workhorse tests and operations work equally well using the AC power
adapter or optional external battery pack.
7.1 AC Adapter
The AC Adapter runs on any standard AC power and supplies 24 VDC to
run the WorkHorse. Substitute your own power supply with a voltage of 45
to 60 VDC for deployments.
NOTE. If you collect data using the AC adapter, the profiling range is
reduced.
NOTE. Transmitted power increases or decreases depending on the input

voltage. Higher voltage to the ADCP (within the voltage range of 20 to 60
VDC) will increase the transmitted power. The transmitted power is
increased 6 DB if you double the input voltage from 24 VDC to 48 VDC.
For a 300kHz WorkHorse ADCP, each additional DB will result in an
increase in range of one default depth cell.
7.2 External Battery Pack

The optional External Battery Pack (see Figure 7, page 15) holds two 400
watt-hours (Wh) batteries. To avoid affecting the compass, place the exter-
nal battery case at least 30-cm away from the Monitor WorkHorse.
Because many deployments will use only a fraction of the capacity of a sin-
gle battery pack, you may wish to reuse your battery packs. With experi-
ence, you should be able to reuse batteries successfully, but keep in mind
the following:
• Standard WorkHorse battery packs hold 28 ‘D-cell’ alkaline batteries
with a voltage, when new, of approximately 42 VDC.
• When the capacity of a battery pack is 50% used, the voltage (meas-
ured across the battery connector under no-load conditions) falls to
approximately 32-35 volts. However, keep in mind that this voltage
is not an accurate predictor of remaining capacity.
• Batteries should be replaced when the voltage falls below 30 VDC
(measured across the battery connector under no-load conditions).
• Battery packs differ from one to another.
• If your deployment is important, weigh the cost of a new battery
pack against the risk of lost data.
EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK
MONITOR ADCP
MINIMUM 30 cm APART
EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK CABLE
TO COMPUTER/DUMMY PLUG
Figure 7. External Battery Pack Connection
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7.3 Bench-Top Battery Power Requirements

While the WorkHorse is awake and responding to commands, it consumes
approximately 2.2 watts. A single internal battery pack supplies this power
level for about five days. When the WorkHorse is asleep, it consumes less
than one mw. A standard battery pack supplies sleep power for years. At
every opportunity, the WorkHorse will “sleep” to conserve power while de-
ployed.
7.4 Operation Modes

The WorkHorse has two modes of operation: command mode, and ping
mode (also referred to as “Deployment Saver” Mode). Depending on what
mode the ADCP is in; it will go either to sleep or to resume pinging.
In the Command Mode
Whenever you wake up your WorkHorse, power dissipation increases from
less than one mw to around 2.2 w. If you leave the WorkHorse in command
mode without sending a command for more than five minutes, the Work-
Horse automatically goes to sleep. This protects you from inadvertently
depleting batteries.
In the Ping Mode
After you send commands to the WorkHorse that tells it to start collecting
data, the WorkHorse goes into deployment saver mode. If power is some-
how removed and later restored, the WorkHorse simply picks up where it
left off and continues to collect data using the same setup.
8 Testing Your WorkHorse

Use the following steps to test the ADCP.
a. Interconnect and apply power to the system as described in the “Setup
the WorkHorse Monitor ADCP,” page 11.
b. Start the DumbTerm program (for help on using DumbTerm, see the RDI
Tools User's Guide).
c. Press <F2> and run the script file TestWH.txt. The TestWH.txt script file
runs PS0, PS3, PA, PC2, and the PC1 tests. The results of the tests will
be printed to the screen and saved to the log file WH_RSLTS.txt. The
WH_RSLTS.txt file will be created in the same directory that Dumb-
Term is running from.
Table 7 lists the tests DumbTerm runs, gives you guidelines for running the
tests, and tells you what the results mean.
Table 7: WorkHorse ADCP Tests

Test Guidelines Results
PS0 Displays system parameters. Verify the information is
consistent with what you
know about the setup of
your system.
PA Extensive pre-deployment test that tests All tests must pass.
the signal path and all major signal proc-
essing subsystems. This test may not
pass unless the WorkHorse transducer
face is immersed water.
PC2 Continuously updates sensor display. Satisfy yourself that the
Rotate and tilt WorkHorse and watch the readings make sense.
readings on the display change.
PC1 Beam continuity test. Follow instructions All beams must pass.
to rub each beam in turn to generate a
noise signal the WorkHorse uses to verify
the transducer beam is connected and
operational.
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9 Compass Calibration
The main reason for compass calibration is battery replacement. Each new
battery carries a different magnetic signature. The compass calibration al-
gorithm corrects for the distortions caused by the battery to give you an ac-
curate measurement. You should be aware of the following items:
• We recommend against calibrating the WorkHorse while on a
ship. The ship’s motion and magnetic fields from the hull
and engine will likely prevent successful calibration.
• If you think your mounting fixture or frame has some mag-
netic field or magnetic permeability, calibrate the WorkHorse
inside the fixture. Depending on the strength and complexity
of the fixture’s field, the calibration procedure may be able to
correct it.
NOTE. If you will deploy your WorkHorse looking up, calibrate it looking
up. If you will deploy it looking down, calibrate it looking down.
9.1 Preparing for Calibration

a. Place the WorkHorse on a piece of strong cardboard on top of a smooth
wooden (non-magnetic) table. If a wooden table is not available, place
the WorkHorse on the floor as far away from metal objects as possible.
Use the cardboard to rotate the WorkHorse during calibration—this way
you will not scratch the WorkHorse.
b. Connect the WorkHorse as shown in “Setup the WorkHorse Monitor
ADCP,” page 11.
c. Start DumbTerm. See the Software guide for assistance on using
DumbTerm.
9.2 Compass Calibration Verification

Compass calibration verification is an automated built-in test that measures
how well the compass is calibrated. The procedure measures compass pa-
rameters at every 5º of rotation for a full 360º rotation. When it has col-
lected data for all required directions, the WorkHorse computes and dis-
plays the results.
NOTE. Verify the compass if you have just replaced the battery (Sentinel
only), memory module (optional for Monitors), or any ferrous metals is
relocated inside or around the WorkHorse housing.
Start the test with the AX-command and follow the instructions. Place the
ADCP in the same orientation as it will be deployed. The WorkHorse
can be vertical (it can rest on its end cap), or it can be tilted (it could rest on
a transducer face). Whatever its tilt, the tilt must remain constant as you
rotate the WorkHorse. When prompted, rotate the WorkHorse smoothly and
slowly. Pay particular attention to the Overall Error. For example;
HEADING ERROR ESTIMATE FOR THE CURRENT COMPASS CALIBRATION:
OVERALL ERROR:
Peak Double + Single Cycle Error (should be < 5(): ( 1.55(
DETAILED ERROR SUMMARY:
Single Cycle Error: ( 1.54(
Double Cycle Error: ( 0.07(
Largest Double plus Single Cycle Error: ( 1.61(
RMS of 3rd Order and Higher + Random Error: ( 0.31(
If the overall error is less than 5°, the compass does not require alignment.
You can align the compass to reduce the overall error even more (if
desired).
9.3 Compass Calibration Procedure

The built-in automated compass calibration procedure is similar to the
alignment verification, but requires three rotations instead of one. The
WorkHorse uses the first two rotations to compute a new calibration matrix
and the third to verify the calibration. It will not accept the new matrix
unless the calibration was carried out properly, and it asks you to verify that
you want to use the new calibration if it is not as good as the previous cali-
bration. While you are turning the WorkHorse for the two calibration rota-
tions, the WorkHorse checks the quality of the previous calibration and dis-
plays the results. It compares these results with the results of the third cali-
bration rotation.
There are two compass calibrations to choose from; one only corrects for
hard iron while the other corrects for both hard and soft iron characteristics
for materials rotating with the ADCP. Hard iron effects are related to resid-
ual magnetic fields and cause single cycle errors while soft iron effects are
related to magnetic permeability that distorts the earth’s magnetic field and
causes double cycle errors. In general, the hard iron calibration is recom-
mended because the effect of hard iron dominates soft iron. If a large dou-
ble cycle error exists, then use the combined hard and soft iron calibration.
a. Start DumbTerm.
b. Start the test with the AF-command and choose the calibration type.
c. Place the ADCP in the same orientation as it will be deployed.
d. When prompted, rotate the WorkHorse slowly 360 degrees.
e. The second rotation requires the WorkHorse to be tilted on an adjacent
beam. Follow the on-screen instructions to orient the unit correctly. Tilt
an upward-looking WorkHorse with a block under one side of the end
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cap. A 35-mm block gives you an 11º tilt. When prompted, rotate the
WorkHorse slowly 360 degrees.
f. If the calibration procedure is successful, it records the new calibration
matrix to nonvolatile memory. The WorkHorse will not change its ma-
trix unless the calibration is properly carried out.
g. If the calibration procedure is not successful, return your WorkHorse to
the original factory calibration, by using the AR-command. Try using
the AR-command if you have trouble calibrating your compass. In
some circumstances, a defective compass calibration matrix can prevent
proper calibration.
Tilt 10 to 20 deg
Place the Dummy Plug or small block under the end-cap

to make the tilt less than or equal to 20 degrees.
UPWARD DEPLOYMENT
DOWNWARD DEPLOYMENT
Figure 8. Compass Alignment
10 Internal Pressure Sensor

If you have the optional pressure sensor installed in your ADCP, use the
AZ-command to zero out the pressure sensor at the deployment site.
a. Connect and apply power to the system as described in “Setup the
WorkHorse Monitor ADCP,” page 11.
b. Start DumbTerm and wakeup the ADCP (press the END key).
c. Type AZ and press the Return key.
d. Exit DumbTerm.
10.1 Pressure Sensor Maintenance

In order to read the water pressure (depth), water must be able to flow
through the copper screw on the pressure sensor. Antifoulant paint will
block the sensor’s port (a small hole that is drilled through the copper
screw). You should tape off the screw during anti-fouling paint application.
This means that the sensor port is not fully protected from bio fouling. The
sensor port is surrounded by the antifouling paint, but bio fouling may build
up on the screw, and eventually clog the sensor port. However, most organ-
isms do not seem to find the small amount of unpainted surface attractive.
If it is logistically possible to periodically inspect/clean the pressure sensor
screw, it is highly recommended. This tradeoff situation must be analyzed
for individual deployments. Unfortunately, the location of the deployment
site usually dictates action in this regard.
NOTE. The pressure sensor is optional. It may not be included on your

system.
CAUTION.
The pressure sensor is filled with silicone oil. Never poke a needle or other
object through the copper screw while the screw is installed over the
pressure sensor. You will perforate the sensor, causing it to fail.
Do not remove the cover disc or attempt to clean the surface of the
pressure sensor. The diaphragm is very thin and easy to damage.
Do not remove the pressure sensor. It is not field replaceable.
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11 Deployment Guide
Use the following steps and the Quick Reference card to setup the Work-
Horse for a deployment.
11.1 Deployment Checklist

Test the ADCP using DumbTerm
Seal the ADCP for deployment
Install new o-rings; use silicone lubricant
Use fresh desiccant (2 bags) inside ADCP
Visually inspect the ADCP
Check the transducer head condition
Check the zinc anode condition (High Pressure Housing only)
Check the housing paint condition (High Pressure Housing only)
All mounting hardware installed
Transducer faces clean and free from defects
Verify compass alignment using DumbTerm; if necessary, re-calibrate
Are biofouling precautions needed?
Zero pressure sensor (optional) at deployment site with AZ-command
VISUALLY INSPECT THE ADCP
URETHANE TRANSDUCER FACES

REMOVE BARNACLES AND
CHECK FOR CRACKS
TRANSDUCER HEAD
CHECK O-RINGS
AND MOUNTING
HARDWARE ARE
INSTALLED
HOUSING
CHECK FOR
CRACKS
ELECTRONICS
CHECK ALL HARDWARE
IS TIGHT
END-CAP
CHECK O-RINGS AND
MOUNTING HARDWARE
ARE INSTALLED
I/O CABLE CONNECTOR

CONNECT I/O CABLE
Figure 9. Visual Inspection before Deployment
11.2 Prepare the ADCP for Deployment

POWER SUPPLY
24 VDC
COMPUTER
ADCP I/O CABLE
Figure 10. Prepare the ADCP

Things to remember while preparing the ADCP.
• Use the Deployment Checklist to verify that the ADCP is
ready for the deployment.
• Test the ADCP using DumbTerm. Some tests will fail if the
ADCP is not placed in water while the tests are being run.
• Desiccant lasts a year at specified WorkHorse deployment
depths and temperatures. Remember that desiccant rapidly
absorbs moisture from normal room air. Replace the desic-
cant whenever the WorkHorse housing or end-cap is re-
moved.
• Verify the compass calibration.
11.3 Deployment Software

Real-Time data collection involves a series of independent steps. Using
RDI’s Software will ensure that the ADCP is setup correctly.
• Test your WorkHorse (DumbTerm)
• Plan your deployment (see “WorkHorse Monitor ADCP Ap-
plications,” page 2 for what software program to use.)
• Transfer your “plan” into the WorkHorse and start data col-
lection
• Verify data integrity
• Display and process your data
The WorkHorse software is designed to allow you to set up your Work-
Horse to get the best possible data without having to understand and use
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WorkHorse commands. VmDas, WinRiver, and Waves help you create the
commands necessary to deploy the ADCP.
NOTE. Refer to the VmDas, Waves, and WinRiver Guides for information
on how to use these programs.
11.4 Deploy the ADCP
I/O C A B L E
Software
Waves
WinRiver
VmDas
Figure 11. Real-Time Deployment

Things to remember while deploying the ADCP.
• For real-time data collection, especially over long cables, you
should use a 48 to 60 VDC, 50 W power supply.
• Tilts. The Workhorse corrects data for tilts as large as 15°,
but tilts reduce the effective range and increase the depth of
surface contamination.
• Anti-fouling paint. You are free to use any anti-fouling paint
or other anti-fouling material you wish over any surface of
the Workhorse. However, you should consider the following:
1. Ensure that your coating can be used safely on plastic in
general and polyurethane specifically.
2. Apply it thinly and evenly to the transducer faces.
3. Poorly applied coatings on the transducer could adversely
affect instrument performance.
• Magnetic material. Keep the Workhorse’s compass away
from magnetic material when you deploy the instrument.
Check for magnetic fields by smoothly moving a compass
around and near the Workhorse and its mounting frame.
11.5 Send the Deployment Commands

Use VmDas, Waves, or WinRiver (see the respective User’s Guides) to send
the commands to the ADCP.
Things to remember while deploying the ADCP.
• Ping beeps. Whenever the Workhorse pings, an internal
beeper makes an audible beep. The beep consumes negligi-
ble energy and tells you the Workhorse is pinging.
12 Reviewing the Data

12.1 'Where' was the Data?
The quickest way to find out the depth of each depth cell is to display your
recorded data using WinADCP. The velocity display tells you the distance
to the center of each cell. The computed distance assumes that the speed of
sound is constant from the transducer to the depth cell. The actual distance
is proportional to the average sound speed; if the average sound speed is 1%
less than the sound speed at the transducer, the distance to the depth cell is
1% less than the displayed distance.
12.2 'When' was the Data?

The time recorded with each data record is the time of the beginning of the
first ping of the ensemble. Plan sets the ping interval so pings occur uni-
formly across the ensemble interval (as opposed to putting all the pings at
the beginning of the interval). It leaves a few seconds at the end of each
ensemble to allow time for data recording. Hence, the average time of the
ensemble is midway between the recorded ensemble time and the time of
the next ensemble.
12.3 'What' is the Data?

The WorkHorse records velocity data in units of mm/s. Calibration depends
on how well the WorkHorse knew the speed of sound (which it computed
based on its measured temperature and the salinity value it was given). A
salinity error of 5 ppt introduces less than 0.5% velocity error.
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13 A Few Principles of Operation

Consult RDI’s Primer (ADCP Principles of Operation: a Practical Primer,
Second Edition for BroadBand ADCPs) to learn more about WorkHorse
principles of operation. The following are a few points from the Primer that
may be worth knowing:
• Horizontal velocity measurement accuracy is unaffected by
vertical stratification.
• Stratification has negligible affect on the ability of the
WorkHorse to penetrate through the water; concentration of
suspended particles is the main factor influencing profiling
range.
• WorkHorse measurements are automatically corrected for
tilts up to ±20°. In addition to correcting for the beam point-
ing angles, the WorkHorse maps depth cells to other cells at
the same depth.
• If you want to make measurements near the surface from a
bottom-mounted WorkHorse, you should minimize the tilt.
• Depth cells are most sensitive to velocities at the center of
the depth cell and less sensitive at the top and bottom. This
sensitivity is reflected by what we call a ‘triangular weight-
ing function’. The details of this weighting function are
rarely important for interpretation and use of your data.
• The actual maximum range can be different from the range
predicted in Plan. Plan corrects for range variations caused
by temperature and salinity, but it assumes typical scattering
conditions. Weak backscatter can sometimes reduce range
by a factor of two or more.
• In self-contained deployments, the maximum profiling range
decreases with time as the battery voltage falls. This is be-
cause transmit power depends on battery voltage. Transmit
power is optimized for about 32 volts. RDI’s alkaline battery
packs start at 42 VDC, but spend most of their useful lives
within a few volts of 32 VDC.
14 Technical Support
If you have technical problems with your instrument, contact our field ser-
vice group in any of the following ways:
RD Instruments RD Instruments Europe
9855 Businesspark Ave. 5 Avenue Hector Pintus
San Diego, California 92131 06610 La Gaude, France
(858) 693-1178 +33(0) 492-110-930
FAX (858) 695-1459 +33(0) 492-110-931
Sales - rdi@rdinstruments.com rdi@rdieurope.com
Field Service - rdifs@rdinstruments.com rdifs@rdieurope.com
Web: www.rdinstruments.com
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2 WorkHorse Monitor ADCP Applications

Table 1: WorkHorse Real-Time Application Guide

Table 2: WorkHorse Special Applications

• River, stream and channel discharge • Coastal protection and engineering

NOTE. For information on how to use a Monitor in river discharge

The WorkHorse Monitor ADCP can be used as a fully self-contained sys-

Table 3: WorkHorse Self-Contained Application Guide

NOTE. WinSC is not provided with WorkHorse Monitor systems, but is

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3.1 Monitor ADCP Overview

Figure 1. Monitor ADCP Overview

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3.2 I/O Cable Overview

Figure 2. Connecting and Disconnecting the I/O Cable

Figure 3. I/O Cable Overview

3.3 RS-232 to RS-422 Converter Overview

Figure 4. 25-pin to 9-pin RS-232 to RS-422 Converter

3.4 WorkHorse Monitor Options

3.4.1 Optional External Battery Pack

3.4.2 Optional Flash Memory Card

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Figure 5. Memory Card Overview

3.5 Spare Parts

Table 4: Spare Parts

4.1 General Handling Guidelines

4.2 Assembly Guidelines

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• Place a light amount of DC-111 lubricant on the end-cap

4.3 Deployment Guidelines

5 Setup the WorkHorse Monitor ADCP

ADCP I/O CABLE

Figure 6. WorkHorse Monitor Connections

5.1 Serial Communication

5.2 What if the WorkHorse Does Not Respond

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Table 5: WorkHorse Software Main Modules

6.1 System Requirements

6.2 Software Installation

b. Click the Start button, and then click Run.

6.3 Utility Software

Table 6: WorkHorse DOS Utility Software

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NOTE. Transmitted power increases or decreases depending on the input

7.2 External Battery Pack

EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK

EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK CABLE

Figure 7. External Battery Pack Connection

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7.3 Bench-Top Battery Power Requirements

7.4 Operation Modes

8 Testing Your WorkHorse

Table 7: WorkHorse ADCP Tests

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9.1 Preparing for Calibration