Quick Start: Wi-Fi Omnitrack Buoy

This page will cover the basic deployment and operation of the Wi-Fi Omnitrack Buoy system with the BlueROV2.

Requirements:

This guide is written assuming that the Omnitrack system is outfitted with the MKIII ROVL. If using a different ROVL, the term "Transponder" instead refers to the "Transmitter," and the term "Transceiver" instead refers to the "Receiver."

Hardware:

• Wi-Fi Omnitrack Buoy

• BaseStation Plus

Software:

• Cerulean SonarView

• Any Web Browser

Setting up the Omnitrack Buoy

1. Unbox Omnitrack. See unboxing/assembly video. Be careful not to damage the ROVL Transceiver as its cable is connected to the buoy! Do not forget the included accessory package and ROVL Transponder in the packaging.

2. Assemble the Omnitrack. See unboxing/assembly video.

BlueROV Transponder Installation and Setup

Refer to installation instructions here.

Connecting the Omnitrack to a Network

1. Connect the BaseStation Plus to your PC and follow the PC setup directions here. Be sure you attach the antenna before powering on the BaseStation Plus.

2. Install the antenna on the Omnitrack Wi-Fi module. Insert a charged battery into the Wi-Fi module and power it on using the screw-in power switch next to the antenna jack on the Wi-Fi module.

3. If you are using a BaseStation Plus: Turn on the BaseStation Plus. Wait at least 60 seconds for the Wi-Fi to boot, and wait another 60 seconds for the Wi-Fi on the Omnitrack to boot and connect. Your PC should be able to talk to the Omnitrack at this point (try browsing to http://192.168.2.9 from your PC, assuming you have not changed the default addresses).

4. Power the ROV and wait 3 minutes for it to boot. Verify you can browse to the ROV at http://192.168.2.2 (assuming you have not changed the ROV from its default IP address, and that you have set a compatible IP address [by default 192.168.2.1] for the PC's Ethernet interface you are using to test).

5. Power up the Omnitrack and verify you can browse to it at http://192.168.2.9.

6. If not in the United States, check your Wi-Fi country settings.

7. At this point, you should check the configuration of the ROVL topside transmitter or transceiver, and you should be ready to operate.

8. If you are testing indoors you may want to look here.

Deploying the Omnitrack

To be supplied.