Fiobuoy® - Fondriest Environmental, Inc.
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1. eR 36 CONTAG TING u ua un A 37 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 1 FIOBUOY CONCEPT Overview The FIOBUOY is a submersible marine marker buoy which is designed to release itself from its underwater mooring at a predetermined time and date and ascend to the surface to fulfil its marking function The product was developed for the principal purpose of removing from the marine environment unnecessary surface protrusions which particularly under night conditions and in other circumstances where there is poor visibility become hazardous to marine navigation In addition to its marking function the device provides access to submerged objects at specific times by permitting those objects to be retrieved via its connecting tether rather than deploying special diving personnel The process of ascent occurs as a result of positive buoyancy The Release Mechanism built into the buoy is an electro mechanical device which is computer controlled by an on board electronic timing mechanism The mechanism is programmed by a hand held controller prior to each complete operation or deployment The communication link between the buoy and controller is via an infra red signal and is security coded The hand held controller or terminal is a portable computer specifically supplied by Fiomarine Industries for programming the FIOBUOY The programming function can also be undertaken by either a standard desktop or laptop computer2. MARINE INDUSTRIES PTY LIMITED ACN 074 357 869 ABN 91 442 031 533 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL Revision 1 July 2006 Netogni y END lt ae Patents Pending Fiobuoy is a registered trade mark of Fiomarine Investments Pty Limited 0 aw Copyright 2006 Fiomarine Investments Pty Limited All rights reserved If you only ever read one part of this manual read Section 15 AVOIDING PROBLEMS A LAST WORD Contents Page 9 3 1 9 3 2 9 3 3 9 3 4 10 11 12 12 1 12 2 12 3 14 15 15 1 15 2 16 FIOBUOY CONCEPT OVERVIEW nn nn 1 DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL 3 ATTACHMENT OF FITTINGS Ey Pra aa 5 COMMUNICATION WITH THE FIOBUOY P 6 WITH THE FAND FIELD TERMINAL ntm Entre 6 WITA YOUR ioc 8 WAKING IE ACTIVATING THE FIOBUOY E Raa E 9 ORD nq nba ubi 9 THE BANNER Z M 9 THE MENU c uu 9 PROGRAMMING FOR DEPLOYMENTT a 10 MENU OPTION 1 PROGRAM RELEASE 10 MENU OPTION 13 OPTION 3 TEST JAWS 14 MENU OPTION O THIS SCREEN i Z i ee e x u
3. that the battery is just above the too low level and as well the ambient room temperature at the time is a warm 25 C Now if a particularly long deployment time is planned say 12 months and the water temperature is expected to be quite low a successful release cannot be absolutely assured As the user has absolute discretion over how and where the FIOBUOY will be used a certain amount of responsibility must be accepted in planning deployments As an aid Battery voltages are taken and reported with all Jaw Actuations The average generalised point at which the Battery is considered too low is when it falls below 5 0 volts under stable load ie 1 second after the jaws begin to move It should be noted too that a second threshold exists Daily Low Battery Threshold When the FIOBUOY awakens each day at the programmed time of day it checks battery voltage with no load also Should this voltage be below a critical level an attempt is immediately made to open the Jaws as a last ditch effort to bring equipment to the surface with what ever power is left This Daily Low Battery Threshold can be altered See Section 6 2 rev Jul06 Page 36 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 16 CONTACTING US If you require any further assistance with matters concerning the above warranties please contact either your local dealer or Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd at the following address Hobart Office 30 38 Innovation
4. Step 1 Locate the semi circular groove within the white end cap and insert the spherical end of the pin down the groove as far as possible Step 2 Slide the spherical end of the pin along the base of the jaws toward the centre of the jaw plates rev Jul06 Page 12 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL Step 3 Hold the pin upright and give a firm tug upward so there is an obvious click when the spherical end of pin engages into the plate cavities of the jaws and is held fast 4 7 2 MENU OPTION 2 Set Buoy Clock This operation is to be performed should you need to adjust the time and date of the buoy s own internal clock calendar as local time It is particularly relevant during changes between standard and daylight savings times The steps are almost identical to Menu Option 1 STAGE 1 Setting the Buoy Date User 2 Buoy Buoy Date DD MM YY 16 08 07 _ The date in round brackets is a guide for the format and sequence of input e DD means day of the month 01 to 31 e MM means the number of the month 01 12 e YY is the last 2 digits of the year 00 99 Note that two digits are expected for each For example the 8 should be entered as 08 Backspace is not supported here If a mistake is made during entry continue ie complete the entry then start again Before and after each month hyphens are automatically inserted so there is no need to type them in The date in squ
5. 5 0VDC has a value of 200 rev Jul06 Page 30 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL User 92 Buoy 200 _ User 000 Buoy I Note 1 Such a setting will in addition disable the leak detector and thereby prevent the occurrence of any emergency Release Event as a consequence of a leak 12 3 Set time date confirmation option Menu Option 94 Determines whether a second ie a confirmation Date and Time are required when entering Release Event information It does not apply to Setting Buoy Clock 00 zero zero confirmation not required 01 zero one default value confirmation is required rev Jul06 Page 31 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 13 FIOBUOY STROBE SUPPLEMENT In night conditions even the Fiobuoy s bright colouring can be difficult to see STROBE OPTION _ AMT GENERAL Visibility is from 500 to 1000 meters depending on conditions POOO E maintain the Fiobuoy s existing geometry and robustness the Strobe is Was mounted internally the light transmitted through the Nylon End Cap the Jaws end When the Fiobuoy prepares to surface releases the pin from the Jaw the Strobe automatically activates allowing retrieval in night conditions power supply for the Strobe is completely separate from the Fiobuoy s own power and is a pack of 4 x AA Alkaline Cells connected as 3VDC 2 pin connector
6. The Strobe is configured so that as batteries drain the flash intensity level does not diminish however the time between flashes lengthens from it s initial value of approx second up to approx 10 seconds after 8 hours WHAT S NEW FOR YOU Fiobuoys fitted with the Strobe option have 3 differences for Users 1 Software revision is 2 3 as seen on the programming screen 2 During a programming session to set a Release Event closing the Jaws an extra response is now required Enable Strobe y n Only responding with a Y or y will enable the strobe to activate when it surfaces note The Strobe won t actually turn on at this stage 3 Once the Buoy is retrieved and back on deck the Strobe is turned off by a plugging in the Communications lead and Hand Controller PC b Pressing Enter till the strobe stops Note For best results do this between Strobe flashes BATTERY REPLACEMENT 1 Open the Fiobuoy using the Maintenance Tool and remove the Mechanism Assembly in the usual way per this manual Strobe Battery 2 Battery pack is located under the Motor and held in place with a metal backet 3 Unplug the existing pack and remove it from the mounting 4 Install the new pack into the mounting and plug it in to the connector 5 Re install the Mechanism Assembly into the Fiobuoy WARNING DO NOT OPEN THE STROBE ELECTRONICS BOX IT STORES HIGH VOLTAGES FOR LONG PERIODS EVEN WITHOUT BATTERIES OTHER e An
7. Year min 20 to 50 3 to 50 C 10 min year 25 Infra Red LED Tx Rx Ascii Full Duplex DCE 1200 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit Al WW AKC uuu E after 1 Second ALP ASSW Ol du augu sau a accede after 12 Seconds al ioa ote after 30 Seconds OPERATING 100m Model 200m Model Maximum recommended deployment depth 100m 200m Tether line rope length 10mm marine up to 120m up to 250m Buoyancy lift sea water 3 5 kg 8 kg Weight in air without rope 13 kg 15 kg DIMENSIONS Overall DISte tel eco hl aer o sus 410mm 410mm Overall Lengua os 350mm 650mm Access Hole to Cavity 120mm 120mm Internal Free Space Dia uu u u eed Ca abe tet ud 170mm 170mm Internal Free Space Length 120mm 350mm The 200m Fiobuoy cylinder has 2 internal Reinforcing Rings 180mm apart which have internal Diameters of 120mm CONSTRUCTION Aluminium Cylinder encased in moulded polyurethane po Endcaps HDPE rev Jul06 lymer Internal mechanisms Aluminium amp Stainless Steel Page 29 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 12 HIDDEN MENU OPTIONS RE SECTION 6 Access to the functions specified in Section 6 is availa
8. and then inserted into the grooved cavity of the white end cap Insert a new sachet of silicate crystals behind the battery pack Attach a new battery pack and harness Examine the surface of the external aluminium rim of the buoy which interfaces with the O ring seal and white end cap to detect any residue from the previous seal Wipe surface clean to ensure smooth contact and proper seal with facing ring and end cap Page 26 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 9 3 4 Assemble and test e Gently insert the Release Mechanism assembly into the buoy again taking care to avoid contact with the threaded neck of the buoy e Engage the threaded end cap with the corresponding of the buoy and commence to hand tighten by turning 3 4 revolutions clockwise e Before further tightening conduct a bench test to ensure that all the mechanical and electronic functions are operating correctly If any faults are detected during the test you have the option of either dismantling the unit for further inspection and testing or contacting Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd for further assistance e Inthe likely event the test is successful continue the tightening process by hand and then using the adaptor and torque wrench finally torque the End Cap to 60 Nm 10Nm SPECIAL NOTE We strongly recommend that you replace the O ring seal each time the release mechanism is removed from and reinserted into the body of the FI
9. bed where the Fiobuoy will adopt a vertical attitude and maintain a tension force on its tether line equal to that of its own buoyancy rev Jul06 Page 15 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 6 HIDDEN MENU OPTIONS The software installed within the FIOBUOY is programmed to provide flexibility with the product s operation In particular certain functions can be modified to suit specific end user requirements However we strongly recommend that only those users who are appropriately qualified should attempt such modifications We further recommend that any attempt to alter the factory default settings should be made with the assistance of an authorised dealer or representatives of Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd Those changeable functions include 61 RESETTING THE ACTUATION COUNTERS The counters recording the number of actuations ie openings closings have a maximum value of 255 before automatically resetting to 000 Some users may wish to reset the counters to 000 before reaching the maximum values or to preset the counters to a different value where there is a requirement to monitor specific performance operating characteristics 6 2 DAILY BATTERY THRESHOLD The electronics assembly contains a diagnostic feature which automatically measures battery life voltage on a daily basis under a no load condition This feature is designed to actuate the release mechanism and consequently override the Release Event Date where t
10. have had its serial number removed defaced or changed its casing opened its cabling or cord altered nor have been tampered with in any other way 3 Failure of the product must not be due to misuse such as failure to observe proper operating instructions and product limitations improper installation or connection other abuse neglect accidental damage or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control 4 Responsibility is not accepted for damage or loss caused during transit or damage caused by other third parties 5 Apart from warranties necessarily implied by law all other warranties express or implied and whether arising by virtue of statute or otherwise are hereby excluded 6 All repair costs for any products which are found to be faulty due to abuse misuse neglect accidental damage improper installation or improper operation shall be charged to the purchaser in accordance with our current schedule of fees 7 All batteries are specifically excluded from warranty rev Jul06 Page 28 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ON BOARD Electronics Power Supply Power Consumption Sleep Mode Wake MOGG iioii tao to niea daos etos Jaw Actuation Battery Pack Life assume average 150 Jaw Actuations Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Clock Accuracy Communications Auto Return to Sleep Mode USER MANUAL Battery Pack 6VDC 5AH 100uA approx 1 20mA 200 500mA 1
11. ie a PC The on board electronics of the FIOBUOY Ver 1 1 therefore permits communication by an operator using either a hand held terminal or a PC Communication in this case is two way and for normal operation means setting of Time Date information so that the FIOBUOY will release from its tether at some time in the future known as a Release Event Time setting here is absolute ie you enter a specific time amp date as opposed to relative where you would indicate a time x days hours from now Pre Deployment Programming and Setup of the Fiobuoy Mission Information Time Date etc BLU ooo Bi Electronics User Interface Ps PC Release Mechanism Psion or PC End Cap Infra Red Port rev Jul06 Page 1 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL On a technical point the FIOBUOY is constructed with a zero leaks philosophy and so communication between the terminal and the internal electronics is accomplished via infra red light actually transmitted through the casing This method was chosen because conventional plugs and sockets not only leak but also corrode in a harsh marine environment For the same reasons there is no ON OFF switch on the FIOBUOY Instead the FIOBUOY spends most of it s serviceable life in what we call Sleep mode When asleep very little power is consumed and this allows for very long battery life The FIOBUOY is awoken from its sleep m
12. 2 Set the Release Event time in accordance with Menu Option 1 Stage 2 on page 11 at say 5 minutes ahead of the current time 3 Close the jaws in accordance with Menu Option 1 Stage 3 on page 11 As soon as the 5 minute period has elapsed the corresponding screen display will show Buoy wake by Clock Going to Sleep rev Jul06 Page 18 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL b Wake up on the day of a programmed Release Event Test Steps 1 Reset the Release Event date in accordance with Menu Option 1 etc to the current date 2 Reset the Release Event time in accordance with Menu Option 1 etc to say 5 minutes ahead of the current time 3 Close the jaws in accordance with Menu Option 1 Stage 3 etc As soon as the 5 minute period has elapsed the corresponding screen display will show Buoy wake by Clock Opening Jaws Opened 6 0V before 5 7V during Going to Sleep If your test procedures resemble the outputs depicted above you can be assured that the operating system is operating correctly rev Jul06 Page 19 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy 8 ERROR CODES FAULTS USER MANUAL Error codes appear with the Command Prompt and indicate the presence of a fault within the buoy s operating system eg Error 01 gt They remain in force until specifically reset by an operator after the faults have been rectified A jaw closure is not possible if there is an uncleared error in force Thi
13. Drive Glenorchy Tasmania 7010 Australia Phone 61 3 62726167 Fax 461 3 62726264 E mail fioouoy fiomarine com Website www fiomarine com Trademarks are the property of Fiomarine Investments Pty Limited rev Jul06 Page 37
14. OBUOY This assumes of course that deployments have occurred during the intervening period For each routine service between 9 and 12 months we also recommend that you replace the battery pack A special battery and maintenance kit is available from your local authorised dealer or from Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd and contains the following items e Battery harness x 2 e Alkaline battery pack 6V x 1 e O ring seal x 1 rev Jul06 Page 27 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 10 WARRANTY The FIOBUOY product and its accessories are covered by separate warranties as indicated below a Hand Controller Psion brand Workabout This item is warranted in accordance with the conditions prescribed on the relevant warranty sheet from Psion Computer Plc of the UK Any matters relating to warranty should in the first instance be referred to the National Service Centre of an authorised Australian distributor Bar Code Data Systems Lakes Business Park Level 2 Building 8 Lord Street Botany NSW 2019 Australia fax 61 2 8336 6300 Phone 02 83366338 b FIOBUOY This product is warranted by Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions 1 The product must be returned to us freight and insurance pre paid together with purchase invoice receipt as proof of purchase 2 The product must not
15. OY Battery Pack Replacement With the mechanism unscrewed and removed from the Buoy housing 1 If not so already place the FIOBUOY into Sleep mode 2 Remove the old Battery Pack To ensure full power down Wait for 10 minutes before installing the new one into the Battery Compartment Make use of the new rubber retaining loops The Battery Pack should be oriented so the wires exit the pack at Top Left Bend the 2 wires around to the other side of the mechanism running them outside the blue and gray Motor Wires to the battery connection terminal blocks 4 Remove the 2 insulating End Caps DO NOT SHORT THE TWO BARE WIRES TOGETHER 5 Using the white Lever Tool supplied insert the wires into the lower of the two holes by first opening the spring loaded wire clamp as per the diagram below orange wire goes into the orange terminal block and green into the green one 6 Test communications as per normal and reset the internal clock calender if required Note Should the FIOBUOY fail to respond to communications after the battery change a Reset may be necessary e Locate the Jumper on the printed circuit board labeled RST e shorting link will be sitting on just one of its two pins e Pull it off and place it on both pins for 2 seconds e Return it to its original position Fig 1 To Open Wire Clamp Lever Tool Terminal Block rev Jul06 Page 25 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MAN
16. UAL 9 3 3 rev Jul06 Inspection and service Remove and discard O ring seal Carefully examine both the chamber of the buoy body and the mechanism assembly for evidence of any moisture Where moisture is detected contact Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd for further assistance on a suitable course of action Care should be taken to observe and note the preciseamount of moisture the location s at which it was detected and whether the FIOBUOY was recovered as a consequence of an unscheduled Release Event It is possible that the unit will have to be returned to the factory for repair or refurbishment Where moisture is not detected proceed to remove and discard the battery pack by firstly removing the battery harness also remove the sachet of silicate crystals located behind the battery pack The clamping mechanism has only three moving parts and therefore requires only minimal lubrication Lubrication may need to be applied only to the following components 1 The motor and gearbox assembly are factory lubricated for life and therefore should not require any further attention 2 Lead screw and clevis nut apply Castrol LM grease or equivalent sparingly to the lead screw every 12 months 3 The thread of the white end cap should be lubricated with a silicon based grease each time the unit is serviced 4 A new ring seal should be installed with each service It should also be lubricated with a silicon based grease
17. are brackets is the date previously programmed into the FIOBUOY By pressing ENTER you can leave it unchanged Or you can enter a new current date in the format prescribed Note Leap years are supported automatically rev Jul06 Page 13 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL The following example is for 28th August 2007 User 280807 Buoy Buoy Time hh mm 09 00 00 _ STAGE 2 Setting Buoy Time You are now asked for the current time of day in 24 hour format Colons are automatically printed between hours minutes and seconds so you don t need to type them in As with the date format single digit times should have a leading zero eg for 9 15am enter 0915 User 0915 Buoy Set for 09 15 00 on 28 08 07 gt 4 7 3 MENU OPTION 3 Test Jaws Intended as a utility routine only this procedure closes the jaws then re opens them once There is no automatic return to sleep mode during this menu option User 3 Buoy Proceed y n _ User Y Buoy Closing Jaws Closed 6 1V before 5 9V during Opening Jaws Opened 6 1V before 5 9V during gt As in Menu Option 1 should the battery voltage be too low the procedure is aborted with the Jaws returning to the open position if at all possible 4 7 4 MENU OPTION 0 This Screen Returns the Banner and Menu to the Screen In this section you have learned how to set the buoy s internal clock calendar program a Relea
18. ble via the following menu options and each option eg 91 etc is entered at the command prompt in the main numbered Options Menu 12 1 Reset actuation counters Menu Option 91 This option sets resets the two counters which record the number of jaw actuations ie openings and closings They appear in brackets within the Banner Menu These counters have a maximum value of 255 and automatically default to 000 to begin the counting again The following example shows the two counters which have progressively recorded 5 openings and 5 closings User Buoy User Buoy To reset each of the counters back to 000 as in the above example two sets of 000 ie six zeros must be entered In this version 1 1 full 3 digit numbers are expected for each counter so you must enter 6 digits in total Pressing Enter leaves the values unchanged Back Space is not supported if you make a mistake continue to the end then start again 12 2 Daily battery threshold Menu Option 92 To disable the daily diagnostic activity and thereby prevent any unscheduled or emergency Release Event enter a value of 000 zero zero zero see Note 7 Alternatively to scale this 3 digit internal constant into real voltage values use the formula wal Voltage 0 025 Where Voltage is the desired Battery voltage threshold in volts Value is the 3 digit integer only number input by the user eg the factory default of
19. d Release Event during that storage period will occur even though the FIOBUOY is not submerged This could cause personal injury or damage to equipment It is also recommended to remove the battery pack for long storage to guard against chemical leakage of the battery e During a test routine any communication with the FIOBUOY at the time a programmed Release Event is scheduled to occur will automatically cancel that Release Event e Leak Detector As standard feature this sensor is intended for use in sea water only Should you wish to deploy in fresh water a different sensor should be installed Please consult with Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd in this instance rev Jul06 Page 35 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 15 2 Battery Life The anticipated battery life specification is by necessity only a best estimate based upon anticipated average use It should be pointed out though that a number of factors will affect battery life e he total number of Jaw Actuations per year e The frequency of Jaw Actuations e Temperature low temperatures de rate the battery Additionally although the FIOBUOY does have built in defaults to prevent deployment with a low battery these too are based on average use Not everyone will fall into this average use category As an illustration consider this extreme scenario Suppose when programming the Release Event time date and loading the Pin etc ready for deployment
20. d to be inappropriate to their requirements and accordingly under this option are able to delete the confirmation step from the programming routine rev Jul06 Page 17 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 7 BENCH TESTING A RELEASE EVENT The object of the following bench test is to enable users to become familiar with the functioning of the FIOBUOY and the processes which occur after it is programmed for a specific Release Event The FIOBUOY actually awakens once each day at the time programmed during Menu Option 1 ie at the Release Event time It continues to wake at that same time each day followed by a resumption of its sleep mode until the day on which the Release Event is scheduled to occur The tests illustrated here depict how the FIOBUOY should respond to an automatic wake up prompt by its internal clock e during a day other than the Release Event date and e on day of a programmed Release Event Ensure that prior to conducting the following tests the buoy s internal clock calendar has been correctly set with current time and date in accordance with Menu Option 2 on pages 13 and 14 With the Psion Workabout or PC plugged in to monitor proceedings each of the following tests should yield the corresponding screen outputs a Wake up during a day other than the Release Event date Test Steps 1 Set the Release Event date in accordance with Menu Option 1 Stage 1 on page 10 for any future date
21. extra Hidden Menu Option is included for maintenance Type 95 at the Command Prompt to perform an immediate test of the strobe Pressing Enter terminates the test e Another Hidden Menu Option is available as 96 for you to enter a single digit only 1 9 which a limit in whole hours that the Strobe will flash for in the event it is not turned off by the User default Ihr e NOTE The Fiobuoy s usual battery indications are not related to the Strobe s separate battery pack The best way to get an indication of these is to use Option 95 to see how far apart the flashes are rev Jul06 Page 32 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 14 Parts List Part Number Description Z93G2440 T01 Direct Contact Infra red Communication Cable 20 c522 1D005 Maintenance Kit incl O rings and Battery Pack excl Strobe 290 521 102 Pack 3V for Strobe Option Fiobuoys 20200 Rope Aquatec 10mm Dia 1 300kg m without splice fittings 40 210 001 Dyneema PP 10mm Dia 5000kg m without splice fittings 205590501 Stainless steel thimble and splice Dyneema rope 40 550 102 Splicing Stainless Steel fittings Aquatec rope 25 OS 03 Tool Maintenance Time Date or Acoustic Fiobuoy for both EndCaps 292 210 101 Psion Workabout controller option 252 LORNO Winder Deck Model for 100 200m Model Fiobuoy Winder Deck Model for 100m Model Fiobuoy only 52 210 103 Winder Mini for 100 200
22. f rope since this is critical to the proper performance of the FIOBUOY Where the FIOBUOY is already supplied with ropes and attachments installed proceed directly to Section 4 COMMUNICATING WITH THE FIOBUOY To install the rope and fittings please observe the following steps 3 1 Inthe flange opposite to that containing the main aperture locate the retaining hole shown in the following illustrations 3 2 Pass one end of the rope from the inside of the flange through the hole approximately 10cm to 15cm of length should be sufficient Then tie a knot firmly with this length and then pull the rope back to the inside making sure that the knot rests securely in and is properly restrained by the retaining hole Cut off any excess length of rope past the knot on the outside of the flange to avoid possible entanglement during operation 3 3 With the remaining length of rope wind neatly around the centre core of the buoy body leaving a minimum 400 cm of rope at the end 3 4 Finally the remaining 300 cm of rope is used to secure the anchor equipment rev Jul06 Page 5 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 4 COMMUNICATION WITH THE FIOBUOY 4 1 With the Hand Held Terminal We have selected the well known PSION workabout Hand Held Terminal as the preferred unit for communications for the FIOBUOY As supplied by us it is set to start up and automatically boot to its communications mode at switch on with a screen
23. format of 29 characters by 12 lines Generally for normal operation you will use the following keys e the number keys 1234567890 the Enter aN keys for Yes and No responses e the Del delete backspace Key We have also included the PSION workabout User Guide We recommend you read the initial chapters about its general use as none of that information is duplicated in this Instruction Also you may find a use for this very versatile device Please refer to the User Guide should any non routine events arise Psion Battery Replacement and reset On occasions after replacing the Lithium Battery or via inadvertent action by the User the Psion may loose some factory settings The following is a quick guide to resetting these parameters From a fully powered down state Insert Main and Lithium batteries and press On Esc Wait for the Psion banner to appear the press Menu Select System screen using the arrow keys press Enter From the screen showing icons labelled Data Calc and Sheet arrow right until Comms is selected press Enter Set comms parameters by holding down the special Psion key U and pressing J adjust the Baud rate parameter to 1200 and Port to A Press Enter to accept changes and exit Hold down the Psion key U again and press K Alter the 4 parameters if necessary so they are sequentially On Off Off Off i
24. h month hyphens are automatically inserted so there is no need to type them in The date in square brackets is the date previously programmed into the FIOBUOY By pressing ENTER you can leave it unchanged Or you can enter a new date for your future Release Event in the format expected The following example is for 28th August 2007 epe 280807 ay Confirm _ User 280807 As a precaution against errors you are asked to re enter the date as confirmation Note This confirmation feature is user configurable It can be disabled so that date and time need only be entered once each see Hidden Menu Options It does not apply to setting the Buoy s own internal clock rev Jul06 Page 10 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL STAGE 2 Setting the Release Event Time Buoy Release Time hh mm 09 00 00 _ You are now asked for the time of day for the future Release Event in 24 hour format Only hours and minutes are needed seconds are set to 00 automatically A colon is automatically printed between hours and minutes for clarity Again don t type it in As with the date format single digit times should have a leading zero eg for 9 15am enter 0915 User 0915 Confirm _ User 0915 Buoy Set for 09 15 00 on 28 08 07 OK to close _ STAGE 3 Closing the Jaws The Mechanical Jaws are about to be closed They are quite powerful so you are strongly advised to avoid touc
25. he number keys 1234567890 the Enter e 8 N keys for Yes and No responses e the BS backspace Key Connection is the same as described on the previous page For laptops which do not have RS232 Comm Ports converters for USB ports are available from electronics outlets rev Jul06 Page 8 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 4 3 Waking ie activating the FIOBUOY Simply press the Enter key twice not pausing longer than 12 sec between 4 4 The Password You will then be shown the unit s Serial Number and prompted to enter your password supplied This is a preset password and is not changeable It is a security tool intended to guard against misuse of your FIOBUOY It needs to be protected accordingly wake Buoy Serial No 01400001 Enter Password _ When keying in your password Backspaces are allowed and the Enter key is necessary to finish If no password is received within 12 seconds Sleep mode is re entered automatically 4 5 The Banner Next on the top half of your screen you will see a Banner showing the Model and Version Number of your FIOBUOY FIOBUOY MODEL ST V1 1 09 15 10 18 08 07 025 025 Other information given here is the Time and Date of the FIOBUOY s own internal clock calender 2 counters in brackets The two counters keep track of successful jaw mechanism actuations Openings and Closings respectively They are p
26. here is a risk of the battery running flat prior to the date of scheduled release It is also designed to prevent deployment of the FIOBUOY where the battery voltage is considered too low The factory default is set at 5 0 volts Therefore as soon as the daily battery check establishes the voltage at or below the default threshold the FIOBUOY should either a release itself from its tether if already deployed or b prevent deployment by rejecting the command to close the jaw mechanism Certain critical deployments may require that the battery voltage threshold be adjusted up or down to accommodate specific needs For example under extremely cold conditions which tend to rapidly diminish battery capacity and performance it may be prudent to increase the threshold above 5 0 volts to ensure that sufficient power will be available to perform the release function Alternatively a particularly critical deployment may dictate that any unscheduled release is totally unacceptable in which case the user can exercise the option of resetting to a lower threshold or completely disengaging the diagnostic feature rev Jul06 Page 16 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 63 TIME DATE CONFIRMATION When entering Release Event information such as date and time the program requires the data to be entered twice as confirmation of correct input This requirement is a default setting Some users may find the duplicate comman
27. hing the jaws during closure in order to prevent personal injury You are prompted for OK to proceed Entering a Y ora y will be taken as a Yes OK ANY OTHER RESPONSE will be interpreted in the negative Closing the jaw mechanism can take up to 30 seconds User Y Buoy Closing Jaws Closed 6 0V before 5 7V during gt NOTE When fully open the jaws are approximately 15 mm apart when fully closed they continue to remain apart but at a distance of approximately 10 mm Therefore jaw closure represents a movement of only some 5 mm which is sufficient to secure the spherical end of the release pin within the plate cavities of the jaws CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED DURING JAW CLOSURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY Jaws Closed rev Jul06 Page 11 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL The two battery readings displayed on the screen are intended to inform the user on the condition of the battery pack The before reading represents the condition under no load while during represents the condition under load ie during the closing process If the control circuitry deems the battery to be too low the closure is aborted and the jaws return to the open position The default threshold is set at 5 0V non loaded STAGE 4 Inserting the release pin You should now fit the release pin into the jaw mechanism Ensure it is located properly and the tether line is made fast in accordance with the following
28. lamping mechanism and communications socket Remove any obstruction with a stiff brush A 3 Immediately following each deployment and during the process of rewinding the rope on to the buoy inspect the rope for any appreciable wear and replace if necessary Also inspect the shackles and other rope attachments to ensure they are properly secure 4 Inthe event the FIOBUOY is to be either placed into storage or not used for an extended period following its last deployment rinse the buoy and its rope and attachments with fresh water before stowing away A 5 X When placing the FIOBUOY into storage interrogate for details of any programmed Release Event and cancel where necessary ANODE Some Fiobuoy models employ a Sacrificial Anode within the body moulding to reduce the effects of electrolytic corrosion This anode needs to be inspected regularly and replaced when it has become depleated For replacement a 4mm Allen Key is required Sacrificial Anode pn 20 241 201 and Allen Key retainer 9 3 Internal Maintenance Procedures The frequency of internal maintenance is dependent entirely upon the extent of use and the environmental conditions in which the FIOBUOY operates For example operating in extremely cold conditions for extended periods is likely to shorten battery life thereby creating a need for more frequent maintenance involving battery and seal replacement The following is a Summary of recommended internal
29. m Model Fiobuoy 25 521 101 Battery Pack 4 Cell 6 0V for Time Date Fiobuoy O ring for all model Fiobuoys Sacrificial Anode 28mm 29992002 Release Pin S Steel 12mm with Shackle 20 10 21 Fiobuoy Shell Moulded 100m Red 20 2 Na Fiobuoy Shell Moulded 200m Red 203 LOH LOT Fiobuoy Release Mech Assy Complete Time Date 160mm incl Batt 20 410 101 PPCB Fiobuoy Time Date Model complete 50 227 101 Motor Gearbox for Fiobuoy 100 200m 20 110 2000 Fiobuoy ACOUSTIC Model 100m depth capacity 120m rope capacity Without rope 20 120 2000 Fiobuoy ACOUSTIC Model 200m depth capacity aM b Ge We 220m rope capacity Without rope 20 110 2000 Fiobuoy TIME DATE Model 100m depth capacity 120m rope capacity Without rope 20 120 2000 JFiobuoy TIME DATE Model 200m depth capacity ME 220m rope capacity Without rope rev Jul06 Page 33 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 15 AVOIDING PROBLEMS A LAST WORD 15 1 General Saftey and Complience Obligations e Release Event Time Date care to note and record the Release Event date and time you program into the FIOBUOY Then have someone verify them This cannot be stressed too strongly Anyone who has ever mis programmed a VCR will understand how easily errors can occur Unlike VCR programming however the consequences of mis programming the FIOBUOY are more severe and will more than likely result in the loss of yo
30. maintenance and inspection procedures for those users who wish to conduct their own maintenance program following the expiration of the warranty period We recommend that all maintenance activities be undertaken in a proper workshop environment and not on board a marine craft whilst at sea rev Jul06 Page 23 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 9 3 1 Removing the Release Mechanism Assembly e During this operation the body of the buoy must be held securely either by another person or by placing it in a position which will prevent it from turning while the white end cap is being removed Also ensure that the jaws are in an open position and that the release pin is removed e Insert Maintenance Tool into the two holes in the white end cap The end cap is permanently fastened to the frame of the release assembly and so by turning the end cap the assembly also turns After several revolutions the end cap can then be further loosened by hand until the thread completely disengages from the neck of the buoy Maintanance Tool pn 25 510 102 e Gently remove ie pull out the entire assembly from the body of the buoy taking care to avoid contact between the mechanicals electronics of the assembly and the neck of the buoy e Upon completely removing the release mechanism assembly stand it upright on a flat surface with the white end cap at the base rev Jul06 Page 24 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 9 3 2 FIOBU
31. n that order Press Enter to exit The Psion is now set for Infra Red comms to the Fiobuoy or DIU rev Jul06 Page 6 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL Connect the curly Infra Red Cable supplied to the 9 pin connector marked RS232 at the top of the workabout 777 9pinRS232 connector Xe 1 Plug of Infra Red Cable The other end of the cable plugs into a special optical socket which is located at the Jaws end of the FIOBUOY This socket should be kept clean to allow reliable communications Infra Red Socket Press the yellow On Esc button and the workabout will power up ready for you to establish communications rev Jul06 Page 7 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 4 2 With Your PC Buoy Serial No 06J0023 FIOBUOY Model ST Ver 1 1 48 35 22 01 07 000 000 curly cable supplied to your spare Set Buoy Clock es aws Comms port The other end of the Go To Sleep cable plugs into a socket located at This Screen the Jaws end of the FIOBUOY This socket should be kept clean to allow reliable communications Turn you PC on and run any general purpose Terminal program ask your FIOBUOY supplier if you need help with that Set the comms setting to 1200 baud 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit with plain TTY type protocol Ensure the Comm Port parameter ie Comm 1 is the one you have plugged the cable into Generally for normal operation you will use e t
32. nd thorough planning e The FIOBUOY contains sensitive electronic equipment avoid dropping the unit on to hard surfaces to prevent possible damage e Frequent deployment in a severe environment could necessitate more frequent servicing maintenance checks at say 6 9 month intervals instead of the regular 9 12 month intervals Conduct external maintenance on a routine basis e Be aware of the implications of programming a Release Event to occur during a different time zone eg when programming a Release Event during Standard Time to occur during Day Light Savings Summer time etc Adjust times accordingly e Take care with the Optical Communications Socket at the Jaws end of the FIOBUOY Dirt and other material and of course marine growth may damage the Infra Red communications light path during cleaning e Very strong sunlight can disrupt communications If this occurs try placing the Optical connection in the shade f communications stop when using the PSION workabout it is possible its batteries do not contain sufficient residual energy for this purpose even though the device correctly performs all other functions Replace the batteries accordingly e he PSION workabout has a dust splash proof rating of only IP54 so keep it protected appropriately IP54 limited protections against dust and fine water spray e When placing the FIOBUOY in storage for any period of time be aware that an already programme
33. nsure that deployments do not endanger surface craft or any other users of marine resources The FIOBUOY is equipped with safety devices to assist with its recovery from deployments in the events of a a diminution in battery power supply below a prescribed threshold and b the occurrence of leaks In either case the FIOBUOY will attempt to perform an unscheduled Release Event ie it will attempt to release Itself from its underwater mooring and float to the surface for eventual recovery In such circumstances the FIOBUOY may remain on the surface for a considerable period until retrieved by the user owner During the time it remains unattended it may constitute a hazard to surface craft These safety devices can be disabled by a simple process following further consultation with an authorised dealer or with Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd This course of action would remove the incidence of unscheduled releases but would also remove the safety features which were designed to assist in recovering the device and its attached assets during the events described above However the safety devices can also be switched ie reprogrammed back on to accommodate rev Jul06 Page 34 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL changing circumstances and consequently users are provided with a reasonable degree of operating flexibility when planning their deployments We emphasise that successful and safe deployments will therefore require careful a
34. ode in one of four ways By the User wanting to program Time Date information etc When an actual Release Event is about to take place When a leak is detected inside the chamber or During its automated daily diagnosis of battery condition After any awakening sleep mode is re entered automatically following a predetermined period of inaction rev Jul06 Page 2 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 2 DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS Illustrations of the principal components of the FIOBUOY system are presented in the following 2 44 FIOBUOY assembled with release mechanism but without rope Buoy Body Spool for Rope Release Mechanism End Cap Assembly Workabout Controller 2 2 FIOBUOY assembled with Fiobuoy assembled with rope O Ring Face rev Jul06 Page 3 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 2 3 FIOBUOY body unassembled Threaded aluminium insert 2 4 O Ring Seal not installed Electronic E assembly module Motor and Gearbox assembly rev Jul06 Page 4 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 3 ATTACHMENT OF FITTINGS The instructions in this section are intended to address the needs of those users who elected to separately purchase and install their own ropes We strongly encourage those users to seek advice from Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd on the correct selection o
35. resetting procedure is as follows 1 Go to the numbered Options menu 2 At the command prompt enter 93 3 The buoy will respond with the appropriate error code eg 01 4 Enter 00 zero zero and nothing else The corresponding screen display should look like this User Buoy User Buoy If upon entering Menu Option 93 it is decided that the error code should be left intact and not reset simply press Enter to leave the value unchanged We emphasise that error codes should not be reset without a prior inspection of the equipment by qualified personnel rev Jul06 Page 21 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 9 MAINTENANCE This Section relates solely to the FIOBUOY and not the PSION Workabout Maintenance for the latter is covered separately in the manual which accompanies that product 9 1 General The FIOBUOY has been constructed with a minimum of moving parts and therefore requires minimum maintenance where moderate deployments are envisaged However at times the product will be used within extremely harsh environments where a combination of elements such as salt water pressure at significant depths marine growth temperature extremes etc are likely to affect its operation and therefore its service life With average use under moderate conditions we recommend that servicing maintenance be undertaken every 9 12 months With a higher frequency of use under more extreme conditions
36. rovided for your information and may be retained or reset to zero at any time 4 6 The MENU Appearing directly below is a numbered Options Menu Program Release Event Set Buoy Clock Test Jaws Go To Sleep This screen followed by the gt command prompt _ indicates the screen cursor The Enter key is not needed to select these menu options rev Jul06 Page 9 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL Now let s look at each of the Menu Options and the programming required for deployment 4 7 PROGRAMMING FOR DEPLOYMENT 4 7 1 OPTION 1 Program Release Event Consistent with the overall philosophy of the FIOBUOY system this is the time and date in the future when you want your buoy to release from its primary tether and float to the surface for equipment retrieval Note There is no automatic return to sleep mode during any of these programming stages STAGE 1 Setting the Release Event Date User 1 Buoy Release Date DD MM YY 16 08 06 _ The date in round brackets is a guide for the format and sequence of input e DD means day of the month 01 to 31 e MM means the number of the month 01 12 e YY is the last 2 digits of the year 00 99 Note that two digits are expected for each so for instance the 8 should be entered as 08 Backspace is not supported here If a mistake is made during entry continue ie complete the entry then start again Before and after eac
37. s is designed to prevent accidental deployments which could otherwise have compromised equipment safety There are three 3 types of error code and each is displayed in the following table together with their corresponding interpretations and prescribed courses of action rev Jul06 The system detected that the battery power was too low during a daily wake up battery diagnostic check It then proceeded to carry out an emergency Release Event with obvious success The system attempted to close the Jaws but after an amount of time 40 sec no closure was detected The operation was then aborted The leak detectors suggest that water may have entered the chamber The system then proceeded to carry out an emergency Release Event CAUSE YOU SHOULD the unit is subject to warranty return it to a dealer or factory for inspection and service including replacement of battery pack If warranty has expired proceed to change battery pack and service as per Section 10 Submit the unit to a dealer or factory for inspection and repair Submit the unit to a dealer or factory for inspection and repair Page 20 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL Resetting Error Codes Error codes may be reset back to 00 for normal operation if each of the causes has been properly identified and the appropriate repairs servicing completed by qualified persons The resetting mode is accessible via hidden Menu Option 93 The
38. se Event and test the Jaw Mechanism You are now ready to deploy the FIOBUOY rev Jul06 Page 14 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 5 DEPLOYMENT Successful deployment will require careful preparation and planning before you take to the water The steps required for immediate deployment are as follows e Ensure that the internal clock calendar of the Fiobuoy is set to the current local time and date in accordance with instructions provided in this manual e Ensure that the Release Event time and date have been programmed and that the jaws are in the closed position e Fasten the remaining portion of the tether line to the anchor and or equipment which is to be submerged The fastening process may involve a simple tie or a shackle arrangement e Check all rope connections and ensure the release pin is properly engaged by the jaw mechanism e Check to ensure that all settings have been properly recorded and logged such as time and date of scheduled release and the exact co ordinates of the position at which the unit is being submerged e tis advisable to perform an in air check of the Acoustic system before deployment Commence the submerging process First lower the Fiobuoy into the water so that it is floating Then lower the mooring weight equipment into the water and gently release the line Never throw the devices overboard Both the mooring equipment and the Fiobuoy will then commence their descent to the sea
39. servicing and maintenance should be undertaken every 6 9 months if possible The Time Date Model Fiobuoy comprises two major components a The body or casing of the buoy and b The release mechanism assembly which fits into the cavity of the body via single aperture at one end of the body A condition of warranty offered by Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd expressly prohibits the user from removing the release mechanism in order to conduct internal maintenance Accordingly we suggest that any internal maintenance be performed either by an authorised dealer or by Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd for at least the duration of the warranty External maintenance by the user on the other hand is encouraged and we recommend that users practice the following routine as part of a regular maintenance program In summary we suggest that external maintenance should be performed by the user whereas any internal maintenance should while the product is subject to warranty be performed by authorised personnel only rev Jul06 Page 22 TIME DATE Model Fiobuoy USER MANUAL 9 2 External Maintenance Procedures A 1 Immediately prior to and following each deployment inspect the white end cap for signs of any cracking around the clamping mechanism Contact either your local dealer or Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd for further instructions should you detect any such wear or damage A 2 Inspect for any marine growth and debris particularly around the c
40. ur equipment forever Similarly ensure the internal clock calender is accurately set with the correct time and date e Equally important is the need to record the precise location at which deployment has occurred Access to a GPS device and log book should be sufficient to record the relevant details e Always check to ensure that the deployment depth is significantly less than the length of rope attached to the buoy otherwise a fully extended tether line will not permit the FIOBUOY to reach the surface Consideration should also be given to tidal conditions which again may affect the depth of deployment Do not deploy the FIOBUOY to depths beyond it s rated depth without first securing written advice from Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd in relation to possible breaches of warranty e Ensure that the anchor payload attached to the FIOBUOY is of sufficient weight to promptly submerge the buoy and to hold it steady in the same location for the desired deployment period despite the existence of any prevailing currents e None of the time and date information is held or saved inside the Psion workabout amp unit or your PC It is retained inside the FIOBUOY only All FIOBUOY deployments must be undertaken in a manner which complies with the laws of the States and Territories of the Commonwealth of Australia Users are encouraged to seek advice from their respective local authorities e Users must take special precautions to e
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