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Oceanscience Q-Boat 1800D User Manual
Summary of Q-Boat 1800D
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Q-boat 1800 page 1 8/26/2011 the oceanscience group q-boat 1800 user guide v2.1.0
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Q-boat 1800 page 2 8/26/2011 table of contents section introduction 1.0 q-boat 1800 safety and cautions 2.0 q-boat 1800 specifications 3.0 order codes 3.1 q-boat 1800d assembly and installation 4.0 outdrive and steering linkage installation 4.1 skeg installation 4.2 charging and installing the batte...
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Q-boat 1800 page 3 8/26/2011 deploying the q-boat 1800 8.0 user of the fail safe 8.1 conducting a range test 8.2 launching and retrieving the q-boat 1800 8.3 emergency stop 8.4 maintenance 9.0 q-boat warranty 10.0 addendum 11.0 installing the oceanscience oysterpe ii 11.1 installing the trimble sps ...
Page 4: 1.0 Introduction
Q-boat 1800 page 4 8/26/2011 1.0 introduction congratulations on your recent purchase of the oceanscience q-boat 1800. The oceanscience q-boat 1800 is a remotely-operated electric boat designed to make safe, unmanned measurements of currents, bathymetry, and discharge with adcps. It can be customize...
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Q-boat 1800 page 5 8/26/2011 3.0 q-boat 1800 specifications q-boat 1800 specifications 1800d 1800p typical cruising speed 1.0 m/s 4 m/s top speed 1.8 m/s 5 m/s hull length 1800 mm 1800 mm hull width 900 mm 900 mm battery endurance – top speed 40 minutes 45 minutes battery endurance – cruising speed ...
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Q-boat 1800 page 6 8/26/2011 4.0 q-boat 1800d assembly and installation the q-boat 1800d is shipped with the outdrive and skeg removed. This section provides instructions to attach the outdrive and skeg to the q-boat 1800d, to connect the steering linkage and how to properly charge and install the b...
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Q-boat 1800 page 7 8/26/2011 4.2 skeg installation (q-boat 1800d) the following items are required to install the skeg: 1 aluminum skeg 6 #10-24 x 1” flathead machine screws 6 #10-24 locking nuts 6 #10 flat washers 1 phillips screwdriver 1 3/8” end wrench rtv sealant as required (fig. 4.1) insert co...
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Q-boat 1800 page 8 8/26/2011 1. Turn the q-boat 1800d over and support it at the forward and aft deck areas. Apply rtv sealant to the skeg screw holes as shown. (see figure 4.5) 2. Apply rtv sealant to the threads of the #10-24 flathead screws by inserting the screws into the end of the sealant tube...
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Q-boat 1800 page 9 8/26/2011 4.3 charging the battery systems (q-boat 1800d) the q-boat 1800d is normally equipped with a 12v 30ah nimh battery pack and a futaba 6ex transmitter with a 9.6v nicd battery pack. It is important that the user fully charge each battery system before deployment. The propu...
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Q-boat 1800 page 10 8/26/2011 4. Select the desired charging rate on each port via switches on the panel. Choose either a 0.9a or 1.8a charging rate (slow and fast charge respectively). By default, the chargers ship with a 1.8a charging rate selected. 5. Connect the three greenish-yellow charge term...
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Q-boat 1800 page 11 8/26/2011 4.4 installing the battery system (q-boat 1800d) 1. Load the three nimh battery packs in the q-boat 1800p hull with the leads facing toward the electronics box, as shown. (see figure 5.11) 2. Connect all three power leads to the electronics box as shown. (see figure 5.1...
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Q-boat 1800 page 12 8/26/2011 5.0 q-boat 1800p assembly and installation the q-boat 1800p is shipped with the outdrives and skeg removed. This section provides instruction for attaching the outdrives and steering linkage. 5.1 outdrive and steering linkage installation (q-boat 1800p) the following it...
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Q-boat 1800 page 13 8/26/2011 5.2 skeg installation (q-boat 1800p) the following items are required to install the skeg: 2 aluminum skeg 6 #10-24 x 1” flathead machine screws 6 #10-24 locking nuts 6 #10 flat washers 1 phillips screwdriver 1 3/8” end wrench rtv sealant as required (fig. 5.1) install ...
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Q-boat 1800 page 14 8/26/2011 1. Turn the q-boat 1800p over and support it at the forward and aft deck areas. Apply rtv sealant to the skeg screw holes as shown. (see figure 5.5) 2. Apply rtv sealant to the threads of the #10-24 flathead screws by inserting the screws into the end of the sealant tub...
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Q-boat 1800 page 15 8/26/2011 5.3 charging the battery systems (q-boat 1800p) the q-boat 1800p is normally equipped with three 24v 10ah nimh battery packs and a smaller battery pack inside the handheld rc transmitter. It is important that the user fully charge each battery system before deployment. ...
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Q-boat 1800 page 16 8/26/2011 8. Do not overcharge the batteries. Batteries should be supervised while charging and should not be left unattended. Ensure the batteries are disconnected as soon as charging is complete. 9. Under rare circumstances, the charger may finish the charging cycle prematurely...
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Q-boat 1800 page 17 8/26/2011 5.4 installing the battery system (q-boat 1800p) 1. Load the three nimh battery packs in the q-boat 1800p hull with the leads facing toward the electronics box, as shown. (see figure 5.14) 2. Connect all three power leads to the electronics box as shown. (see figure 5.1...
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Q-boat 1800 page 18 8/26/2011 6.0 installing the control system the q-boat 1800 is a versatile platform that can be used for a wide variety of applications. The internal compartment is supplied with straps to facilitate installation of various hardware. Careful placement of payload allows adjustment...
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Q-boat 1800 page 19 8/26/2011 7.0 installing adcp instrument (if applicable) the q-boat 1800 cannot be operated without a properly installed instrument. Please follow these instructions to ensure the q-boat 1800 does not take on water through the instrument well. We recommend you test the instrument...
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Q-boat 1800 page 20 8/26/2011 7.2 s5 / m9 river surveyor installation the following items are required to install a river surveyor s5 or m9 instrument. 1 1/4”-20 x 2 ¼” hex screw 3 1/4” fender washer 3 ¼” flat washers 2 ¼-20 1” bhsc screw 2 ¼-20 wing nut 2 ¼-20 hex nut 1 ¼-20 x 1 ¾” bhsc screw 1. In...
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Q-boat 1800 page 21 8/26/2011 7. Secure the instrument mount to the well flange with the instrument mounting screws and tighten (see figure 7.9). 7.3 workhorse rio grande installation the following are required to install a workhorse rio grande instrument. 4 ¼-20 x 3” threaded screw 8 ¼-20 hex nuts ...
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Q-boat 1800 page 22 8/26/2011 3. Connect the adcp cable to the adcp. It will be easier to do this now rather than after the instrument ring is mounted. 4. Place four oversize flat washers over the mounting studs and place the instrument mounting plate on top. 5. Secure the mounting plate and strap h...
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Q-boat 1800 page 23 8/26/2011 8.0 deployment of the q-boat 1800 the q-boat 1800 is simple to operate, but some basic rules and precautions should be followed to deploy the boat safely. Please read through all of the instructions before beginning any work. 8.1 use of the fail safe we strongly encoura...
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Q-boat 1800 page 24 8/26/2011 8.2 conducting a range test it is important to test the range of the q-boat 1800 transmitter at the site where measurements will be made. Environmental factors can affect transmitter range, and it is important to know of any limitations before deploying the boat in movi...
Page 25: 8.4 Emergency Stop
Q-boat 1800 page 25 8/26/2011 8.4 emergency stop some q-boats are equipped with an emergency stop (fig. 8.1). Pushing this button will quickly shut down the propulsion system. To enable the motors after the emergency stop has been pressed, the button must be pulled up to its normal position. Ensure ...
Page 26: 9.0 Maintenance
Q-boat 1800 page 26 8/26/2011 9.0 maintenance the q-boat 1800 is designed to be easy to maintain. 1. To prolong the life of the abs hull and finish, wash with mild soap and water after each use. 2. Lubricate the steering ball joints with “3-in-1” or equivalent oil and regularly check the tightness o...
Page 27: 11.0 Addendum
Q-boat 1800 page 27 8/26/2011 11.0 addendum 11.1 installation of a trimble sps 351 gps (or similar unit) 1. The q-boat 1800 is equipped with velcro tie downs for all equipment and instrumentation. Positions for specific equipment are shown. 2. Install the trimble gps unit first by connecting the rig...