HOT-178 Optics Readme file



NOTE:  Using new MPAK Battery charger.


2/13/06

  Charging FRRF & MPAK batteries


2/14/06
  
  Checking FRRF :
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.04V (seems low, reconnected charger)
    - re-formatted flashcard
    
  Checking MPAK :
    - voltage = 12.9V
    - ready to calibrate
      
  Calibrating AC-9 :
    - Only 'A' channel calibrated.
    - Power connector (from MPAK) broke in battery plug. 
    - Repaired. Will calibrate 'C' channel latter in cruise.


2/15/06

  Checking MPAK : 
    - voltage = 12.9V
    
  Checking FRRF :
    - voltage = 14.42V

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:1346, down:1351, up:1416, out:1434
    - depth    : ~260m using ship's capstain
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down, ~20 m/min up
    - weather  : 11 kt winds from 95 deg, 4-6' swells
    - location : 22 42.528 N, 157 55.199 W
    - files    : run.006, pro1h178.bin
  
  Charging MPAK & FRRF
  
  
2/16/06

  Checking FRRF :
    - voltage = 14.45V
    
  Checking MPAK :
    - voltage = 12.7V
  
  MPAK/FRRF night cast - in:320, down:326, up:348, out:412
    - depth    : ~260m using ship's capstain
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down, ~20 m/min up
    - weather  : raining, 2-4' swells
    - location : 22 44.028 N, 157 58.043 W
    - files    : run.008, pro2h178.bin

  Checking FRRF : 930
    - voltage = 14.31V
    - downloading data : pro1h178.bin, pro2h178.bin
    - re-formatted flashcard
    
  Checking MPAK :
    - voltage = 12.5V

  MPAK/FRRF cast - in:1035, down:1040, up:1102, out:1120
    - depth    : ~260m using ship's capstain
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down, ~20 m/min up
    - weather  : 7/8 clouds, 12 kt winds from 60 deg
    - location : 22 46.062 N, 157 54.526 W
    - files    : run.010, pro3h178.bin

  MPAK/FRRF filter cast - in:1124, down:1130, up:1153, out:1211
    - depth    : ~260m using ship's capstain
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down, ~20 m/min up
    - weather  : 7/8 clouds, 12 kt winds from 60 deg
    - location : 22 46.062 N, 157 54.526 W
    - files    : run.011, pro4h178.bin


2/17/06

    Downloading FRRF data : pro3h178.bin, pro4h178.bin

    Downloading MPAK data : run.001, run.006, run.008, run.010, run.011
    
    Calibrating AC9 :
    
      - Getting errors. Can't recognize data format coming MPAK. Is the
        baud rate set correctly? Checked baud rate several times and retried
        to no avail.