100.113 - Lander Frame - Manual

Lander frame for 6000 m
Model 100.113
Manual
KC Denmark
Research Equipment
Limnology ⚫ Oceanography ⚫ Hydrobiology
Table of contents Item Page
Adding the acoustic release and the burn wire system 1-9 3-6
Adding the ballast 10-16 7-8
The catch ring 17 9
Antenna 18 9
Beacon and flash 20-21 10
Incubator chamber 22-23 10-11
Multiple water sampler 24-25 11
Profiler 26-27 12
Adjusting the height 28 12
Zinc anodes 29 13
Adding buoyancy 30-31 13
Power supply and charging 32-34 13-14
Programming 35 14
Maintenance 36 14
Schematic – Burn wire system 37 15
SubConn handling instructions 16-19
Manual for Model no.
lander frame 100.113
KC Denmark A/S is not, and cannot be held,

responsible for any damage(s) made to equipment
or to operators who ignore safety precautions or
because of misuse or wrong operation.
This manual may contain photos or details from

similar systems for illustration purpose, thus it
might not show the present product or your actual
order. The instruments may require additional
brackets, racks or cables for the mounting. Every
instrument comes with a separate manual.
Before deployment, always ensure that the

capacity of the buoyancy exceeds actual
weight of the frame and its accessories
except for the ballast itself. It is highly
recommended testing in shallow water before
deployment into the ocean.
Adding the acoustic release

with burn wire system
Fasten the acoustic releases leaving a space of 25

mm at the bottom of the bracket.
1
If you prefer another spacing you must do a
simultaneously adjustment of the wheel, item 5, or
on the rigging screw, item 7.
Attach the 2 mm wire (A) to acoustic release #1;

2 the wire goes via “B” to the opposite side of the
vertical plate; see item 3.
Pull up the vertical bar with the bracket and hold it
3
as shown while loading the wire.
The wire goes via the wheel “D”, insert the ring at
4
end of wire to the locking mechanism at “E”.
You may loosen the wheel and adjust it later on to

5 ensure a taut wire. More adjustment can be done
with the rigging screw “I”, see item 7.
6 The end of the wire is locked at “E”, see item 4.
The burn wire system

Brief characteristic for the burn wire
system:
The burn wire link is a small loop of stainless steel

wire encapsulated in a holder with 2 wheels “E”
and “F”. The burn wire (erosion link) will release
the sampler by a fast electrolytic erosion of the
exposed stainless steel part of the loop “G” and the
anode “L”, thereby freeing the release bracket.
This occurs when a positive voltage is connected to
7 it by an internal electronic timer (computer or
similar, none of these items are part of the
standard delivery).
The burn wire itself has an epoxy coating to

restrict the intended erosion to two points at the
base of the loop to speed the release and save on
battery drain.
Replace the burn wire (on wheel “E” and “F”) after
each release.
Remove the encapsulation for a length of approx. 5
mm “G”; a small knife will do the job.
8 “H” shows a small knot for the wire.
A schematic for the burn wire system can be found

on page 15.
The steel wire from wheel “F” goes to acoustic

9
release #2.
Adding the ballast
Loosen 4 nuts “A” and the holder “B” by turning

10 counterclockwise for approx. 25 mm, so each bar
is released into a sloping angle, see item 11.
The arm is released for inserting the chain at the

11
opposite end.
12 The chain “D” holds the bucket “E” for the ballast.
Insert and hold the chain “C” into the locking
13 mechanism, raise the release arm to horizontal
position as shown in item 14.
The locking arm in horizontal position holds the

14
chain for the ballast.
Turn “B” clockwise and align the end of “B” into the
release mechanism so the arm remains in
horizontal position. Secure with the nut “A”. Do not
15
tighten “B” too close against the release
mechanism at the centre, as it may hinder a
correct release.
When ready for deployment fill up the ballast

16 buckets with a suitable ballast, like concrete, lead
or similar heavy materials.
Catch ring
17 Mount the catch ring on top of the lander frame.
Antenna
Mount the holder for the antenna on the upper,

18
horizontal frame.
19 Fasten the antenna to the holder.

Beacon and flash
We can provide brackets for any beacon and flash
systems but we have very good experience with
the products from MetOcean Canada.
The photo shows:
NOVATECH RF-700A1 VHF radio Locatable System.

Transmitter 7.300 m depth, Frequency Range:
20 154.585, 159.480, 160.725, 160.785 MHz,
additional frequency options available.
NOVATECH ST400A XENON FLASHER for 7.300 m

depth. It is activated by a pressure switch, which
enables the unit to automatically power OFF below
10 m and activate upon surfacing.
Beacon receiver. DF-500N with four factory preset

21 channels (154.585, 159.480, 160.725, 160.785
MHz) and two optional custom channels.
Incubator chamber
The incubator chamber with support for various

probes; at the upper left corner you will find 24
tubes for a multiple water sampler.
22
The chamber is made of Polycarbonate, dimension
300 x 300 x 350 mm. The chamber has a flat
bottom.
Incubator chamber manufactured from AISI 316
stainless steel, dimension 300 x 300 x 350 mm.
It can be equipped with a hydraulic shovel to keep
23
the sample upon retrieving the lander. The
chamber can be coated with green Teflon
(800 µm) upon request.
Multiple water sampler
Standard delivery takes 8, 12 or 24 samples, but

one or more syringes can be operated in reversed
order for injecting of preservation liquid or similar
into the benthic chamber, either on start of the
24 sampling or later on during the process.
It is highly recommended to order this option with

the sampler, as a subsequent mounting demands
some disassembly of the sampler.
The center and the upper part of the motor has a

very strong magnetic field and may delete or
25
alter sensitive magnetic data stored on cards or
other media.
Profiler
The profiles allows profiling into the sea bed with

26 intervals of 0,05 mm/each step. On request, a
higher resolution is available.
The standard holder for sensors supports up to 8

27
sensors/probes.
Adjusting the height

The height of the landers feet will determine
the penetration depth for the flux chambers.
You can adjust the height of the lander by
removing the bolt in each leg and pull out the
leg to the desired depth. Insert the bolt and
secure it.
IMPORTANT: Protecting the flux

chambers and/or sensors for the profiler:
28 Before adjusting the height, it is very
important to lift up the lander or add some
stable spacers beneath its legs, i.e. 1 or 2
pallets to avoid damage to probes or incubator
chamber as they are positioned beneath the
lander’s feet.
If preferable, you can do all other installation

at once and adjust the height when you are
ready to deploy the lander.
Zinc anodes
Before deployment, check the zinc anodes on

29 each side of the frame. Replace, if corrosion
applies to one or more anodes.
Adding buoyancy
Mount the buoyancy. The photo shows 17”

Nautilus Vitrovex glass spheres floatation with
ribbed orange hard hats. Buoyancy app. 25 kg
each unit.
30
except for the ballast itself.
A lander frame shown with Syntactic Foam

Blocks for 11500 m. Buoyancy app. 38 kg each
unit.
31
except for the ballast itself.
Power supply and charging
All cables and connectors are marked and they

32
can easily be identified.
Power supply consists of one or more batteries
32 in various housing. The photo shows a high
capacity battery for 11000 m.
Battery cylinder for 6000 m depth with room for

33
electronics.
The lander comes with one or two chargers for

the batteries; each charger has a label
identifying the appropriate battery.
34
Both chargers are microprocessor-controlled and
provides you with a fully automatic, hands-off
charging; you will never need to fear
overcharging or undercharging.
Programming
Install the corresponding software for every

unit; some units may require inserting a plug
35
right before deployment so the programmed
sequence will start.
Maintenance
Before storing the lander and its accessories,
it is important to clean all parts with fresh
water, especially when used in salt water.
36
Grease the SubConn connectors as per the
following instructions, especially page 16 and
18.
Rev.: November 21, 2022 – lkj
KC Denmark
Research Equipment
Limnology ⚫ Oceanography ⚫ Hydrobiology
E-mail: [email protected] website: http://www.kc-denmark.dk/

Holmbladsvej 17-19, DK 8600 Silkeborg. Denmark. Tel. +45 86 82 83 47. Fax +45 86 82 49 50
Bank: Sydbank. SWIFT: SYBKDK22 IBAN DK5070460000104832
VAT no. DK 29 61 96 62

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Lander frame for 6000 m

KC Denmark A/S is not, and cannot be held,

This manual may contain photos or details from

Before deployment, always ensure that the

Adding the acoustic release

Fasten the acoustic releases leaving a space of 25

Attach the 2 mm wire (A) to acoustic release #1;

You may loosen the wheel and adjust it later on to

The burn wire system

The burn wire link is a small loop of stainless steel

The burn wire itself has an epoxy coating to

8 “H” shows a small knot for the wire.

A schematic for the burn wire system can be found

The steel wire from wheel “F” goes to acoustic

Loosen 4 nuts “A” and the holder “B” by turning

The arm is released for inserting the chain at the

The locking arm in horizontal position holds the

When ready for deployment fill up the ballast

17 Mount the catch ring on top of the lander frame.

Mount the holder for the antenna on the upper,

19 Fasten the antenna to the holder.

The photo shows:

NOVATECH RF-700A1 VHF radio Locatable System.

NOVATECH ST400A XENON FLASHER for 7.300 m

Beacon receiver. DF-500N with four factory preset

The incubator chamber with support for various

Multiple water sampler

Standard delivery takes 8, 12 or 24 samples, but

It is highly recommended to order this option with

The center and the upper part of the motor has a

The profiles allows profiling into the sea bed with

The standard holder for sensors supports up to 8

Adjusting the height

IMPORTANT: Protecting the flux

If preferable, you can do all other installation

Before deployment, check the zinc anodes on

Mount the buoyancy. The photo shows 17”

A lander frame shown with Syntactic Foam

Power supply and charging

All cables and connectors are marked and they

Battery cylinder for 6000 m depth with room for

The lander comes with one or two chargers for

Install the corresponding software for every

E-mail: [email protected] website: http://www.kc-denmark.dk/

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