HOT-164 Optics Readme file



10/29/04

  Recharging FRRF & MPAK battery packs : 1530 - (10/30/04) 1600
    

10/30/04

  Checking FRRF : 1540
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.61V, 0.092A
    - temp = 26.59 C
    - re-formatting flashcard 

  Checking MPAK : 1605
    - re-set time
    - voltage = 11.2V (?)
    - reformatting flashcard
    - ready to calibrate


10/31/04

  Attempted calibration of AC-9. Would not communicate with WetStar
  software. MPAK-3 showed battery at 9.5V - Too Low!  Battery not
  holding charge!


11/1/04

  FRRF cast - in:313, up:341, out:402
    - depth    : ~250m using variable speed winch
    - rate     : ~10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : night, 10 kt winds, 5' swells, 2' chop
    - location : 22 44.8 N, 158 0.2 W
    - files    : pro1h164.bin
  
  FRRF cast - in:1206, up:1234, out:1259
    - depth    : ~250m using variable speed winch
    - rate     : ~10 m/min up/down
    - weather  : 3/8 clouds, 10 kt winds, 5' swells, 2' chop
    - location : 22 44.8 N, 157 59.9 W
    - files    : pro2h164.bin

  Checking FRRF : 1612
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.39V, 0.093A
    - temp = 28.49 C
    - downloading data : pro1h164.bin, pro2h164.bin


NOTE:
  Sending MPAK Battery back to WetLabs to replace core.