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USV Connection

Step 1 — Turn On the H20 Remote Control​

  1. Press the power button for approximately 1 second until the indicator light turns on.
  2. Press and hold the power button for approximately 2 seconds until the screen lights up.
  3. Verify the connection indicator shows the remote control is searching for the USV.

Step 2 — Turn On TheDuck™ USV​

  1. Confirm the battery is connected and the compartment cover is secured.
  2. Press the USV power button. The status LEDs will illuminate.
  3. The USV will perform a self-check. Wait until the LEDs indicate a ready state.
  4. The connection indicator on the H20 remote control should turn on, confirming the RF link is established.

Step 3 — Turn On and Configure the GNSS Receiver​

  1. Power on the LUKA-TAP GNSS receiver.
  2. Open the TAP configuration interface on the TC80 controller.
  3. Configure the receiver for TAP corrections (or RTK base/CORS as applicable):
    • Select correction source: TAP (satellite-based PPP) or NTRIP/CORS
    • Set the output port to Serial NMEA and configure the baud rate to match the USV (typically 115200)
  4. Verify the GNSS receiver achieves an RTK Fixed or TAP solution before deployment.

Step 4 — Software Connection (Tersus Captain)​

  1. Launch the Tersus Captain app on the TC80 controller.
  2. Go to Settings → Link Settings.
  3. Tap "Create New Link" and configure:
    • Link type: USB Serial or Wi-Fi (depending on your configuration)
    • Port and baud rate matching the H20/USV settings
  4. Tap "Connect". The main interface should display the USV position on the map.
  5. Verify the sonar depth readout is active in the status bar.
note

If the connection fails, check that the serial cable between the GNSS receiver and USV is fully seated, and that the correct COM port and baud rate are selected in Link Settings.