Chasing M2 Pro Max

Hardware Setup

Component Connection

To connect (WiFi) your computer running SonarView to the Omniscan 450FS, you need only use the RC3 controller that comes bundled with your M2 Pro Max ROV. If you plan to use the CHASING WSRC controller, then connect via the ethernet RJ45 connectionport on the WSRC.

Mounting

The CHASING mounting plate for connecting the Omniscan to the M2 Pro Max can be oriented in multiple ways, allowing the Omniscan to be mounted in different directions.

Mounting plate and screws provided by CHASING

Place the 4 screws to secure the chasing plate to the mount.

Use the mounting plate and screws provided by CHASING, and install the OS450FS, as shown in the image below. There are several options on how to mount (forward, sideways) the OS450FS onto the M2 Pro Max.

If you have one Omniscan, we recommend using it in the forward orientation. If you have two, we suggest facing one forward and the other to the side. This way, you can leverage Doppler mode for positioning in two dimensions

Additional holes in mounting bracket can be used for other orientations

Connect the OS450FS CHASING cable to the CHASING 7-pin network connector.

Secure the OS450FS to CHASING quick release plate.

Software Setup

Step 0: Connect to the vehicle via the Chasing GO1 app

Step 1: Click the puzzle piece icon at the bottom right corner of the screen to access the Accessory dock

Step 2: Click the "Add manually" button at the top right

Step 3: Locate the Net Port your Omniscan is connected to, click on it, and select "Other accessories" from the options. If you have two Omniscans, repeat this process for both.

Step 4: Connect your computer to the RC3 Wi-Fi network OR Chasing WSRC via one of the ethernet ports and run SonarView

If connecting via Wi-Fi, ensure that the Omniscan's IP address is on the same subnet as the Chasing RC3 Wi-Fi network

This procedure may need to be repeated per bootup of the Chasing vehicle

Step 5: To use the Chasing M2 Pro Max vehicle model in SonarView, use the config.json file below or incorporate the session and platform data into your config.json. Make sure you change the IPs in the config file to match your Omniscan(s). For more information on how the config.json file works, refer here.

Chasing M2 Pro Max Omniscan config.json:

{
  "session_plans": [
    {
      "name":"Chasing One Omniscan",
      "devices": [
        {
          "product_id": "os450",
          "url": "tcp://192.168.1.92:51200"
        }
      ],
      "platform":"mychasing"
    },
    {
      "name":"Chasing Two Omniscans",
      "devices": [
        {
          "note": "forward",
          "imu_deg": -90,
          "product_id": "os450",
          "url": "tcp://192.168.1.92:51200",
          "transducer_deg": 0
        },
        {
          "note": "starboard",
          "product_id": "os450",
          "url": "tcp://192.168.1.93:51200",
          "transducer_deg": 90
        }
      ],
      "platform":"mychasing"
    }
  ],
  "platforms": [
    {
      "name": "mychasing",
      "model": "chasing_m2_pro_max"
    }
  ]
}