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1. 4 6 Removing 7 16 and 1 2 Inch Bolts and Nuts Securing the Top Cover of ihe Tow Vehicle Body 4 6 SEA CABLE Connector Female Face View 4 11 Tow Vehicle Tow Cable Connector Male Face View 4 11 Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 List of Tables Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Table 2 3 Table 2 4 Table 2 5 Table 3 1 Table 4 1 Table 4 2 Table 4 3 Table 4 4 Table A 1 Table A 2 Table A 3 Table A 4 Deck Unit General Specifications 2 1 3200 XS Topside Processor Specifications 2 2 Power Amplifier Specifications 2 3 Tow Vehicle Specifications 2 3 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable Specifications 2 5 AC Power Gord Wiring 555 u Rr d 3 2 System Troubleshooting Guide 4 7 SEA CABLE Connector Pinouts 4 11 Tow Vehicle Tow Cable Connector Pinouts 4 11 List of Wiring and Connector Pinout Drawings 4 12 Printer Setting Requirements A 1 EPC Model 1086 General Specifications A 2 EPC Model HSP 100 General Specifications
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3. A 2 Raytheon Model TDU 850 General Specifications A 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 3200 5 Sub Bottom Profiling System is a high resolution wideband frequency modulated FM sub bottom profiler that uses EdgeTech s proprietary Full Spectrum chirp technology to generate cross sectional images of the seabed and collect digital normal incidence reflection data over many frequency ranges The 3200 XS transmits an FM pulse also called a chirp pulse that is linearly swept over a full spectrum frequency range The reflections measured by the system are displayed as shades of gray or color on a computer monitor and may be printed on a continuous feed thermal printer Data are stored in real time onto a large capacity hard drive and can be archived to a DVD Company Background EdgeTech formerly EG amp G Marine Instruments traces its history in underwater data acquisition and processing back to 1966 EdgeTech has designed developed and manufactured products instruments and systems for the acquisition of underwater data including marine estuarine and coastal applications for over 35 years It has responded to the needs of the scientific Naval and offshore communities by providing equipment such as sub bottom profilers side scan sonar acoustic releases current meters and positioning systems that have become standards in the industry Equally as significant is the company s ability to anticipate and res
4. 1 1 1 2 1 Separate Acoustic Projectors and Receivers 1 2 1 2 2 High Repeatability 1 2 1 2 3 High Signal to Noise Ratio 1 2 1 2 4 High Resolution 1 3 1 2 5 Additional Processing Gain 1 3 1 2 6 Gaussian Shaped Amplitude Spectrum Outgoing Pulse 1 3 1 2 7 Reduction of Side Lobes 1 3 xii 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 1 4 2 1 4 3 1 5 1 5 1 1 5 2 1 5 3 Full Spectrum Chirp Technology Applications 1 4 Main System Components 1 5 Deck Unit 1 5 SB 424 SB 216S SB 512i Tow Vehicles 1 7 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable 1 7 Tiger Board Description 1 9 Carrier Board 1 9 Acquisition Board uses sd ren 1 9 Sonar IDE Board 1 9 SECTION 2 Specifications 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 3 Deck Unit iu ee A 2 1 Deck Unit General dc ded e de Y bc 2 1 3200 XS Topside Processor 2 2 Power Amplifier 2 3 SB 424 SB 216S SB 512i Tow Vehicles
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6. 250m 41 0 5 5 kHz 32 1 6 kHz 24 1 5 7 5 kHz 16 2 12 kHz lt 16 0 5 5 kHz lt 13 1 6 2 lt 10 2 8 2 lt 8 2 10 kHz lt 7 2 12 kHz 3 5 m above sea floor 2 4 2000 W 158 cm 62 in L 134 cm 53 in W 46 cm 18 in H 173 cm 68 in L 137 cm 54 in W 71 cm 28 in H 186 kg 410 Ib 356 kg 783 Ib 3 shielded twisted wire pairs 300 m 984 ft max a Vertical resolution is the smallest distinguishable distance between the peaks of two reflections that can be displayed on the screen as separate reflectors Sound energy is reflected back to the sonar system when the transmitted pulse encounters a change in density The resolution of a sonar system is measured by its ability to distinguish between two adjacent targets The vertical resolution is dependent on the transmitted chirp pulse bandwidth It is theoretically calculated by the product of the transmitted pulse length inverse of the bandwidth and half the speed of sound in water approximately 750 m s For example a full bandwidth pulse from an SB 424 Tow Vehicle has a vertical resolution of 3 75 cm 1 20 000 x 750 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 2 3 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable 2 5 b The value for sub bottom penetration is the maximum distance beneath the sea floor that step change of 10 in density can be seen on the sub bottom display This assumes that the s
7. AC Power Cord Wiring NOTE The Deck Unit is shipped configured for the end user s country voltage requirements Navigation Interface The 3200 5 Sub Bottom Profiling System accepts all standard National Marine Electronics Association NEMA 0183 message sentence formats from a connected global positioning system GPS or integrated navigation system 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 3 4 3 5 Locating the Deck Unit 3 3 Locating the Deck Unit The Deck Unit should be located and set up in a dry sheltered area that is protected from weather and water spray and where the temperature is consistently between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Avoid areas of direct sunlight especially in tropical environments as heat buildup could occur and viewing the LCD monitor and status indicators could be difficult The location should also enable direct communications with the deck crew that is handling the tow vehicle Secure the Deck Unit it in place using tie downs if necessary near the required AC power source If you are mounting the 3200 XS Topside Processor and the Power Amplifier in a 19 inch rack other than the supplied rack mount enclosure ensure that there is ample room behind the rack for connecting the cables Support the components inside the rack using appropriate mounting brackets and secure the front panels using standard 19 inch rack front panel mounting hardware Deck Unit C
8. Figure 4 8 Figure 4 9 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Beck UNIT 1 5 Tiger and Mother Boards inside 3200 XS Topside Processor 1 6 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable 1 7 SB 424 5 2165 SB 512i Tow Vehicles 1 8 Tiger Board Set isses e Rn EX dre ER S ER ee RO 1 10 Deck Unit Back Side issus e Ee cr Ee a eek 3 4 Deck Unit Front Side nera 3 5 Behind 3200 XS Topside Processor Access Panel 3 6 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable Shown Connected and Attached to an SB 216S Tow Vehicle 3 9 Recommended Method for Dressing and Strain Relieving the Tow Cable 3 9 The DISCOVER 3200SB Main Window 3 12 The Options Dialog Box Sonar Control Tab 3 12 Retaining Ring and Locking Sleeve 4 3 Retaining Ring and Locking Sleeve Removed 4 3 SB 424 5 2165 and SB 512i Tow Vehicle Transducers Hydrophones Transformers Inductors Spider Boxes Spider Arrays And Preamplifiers 4 4 Removing the 7 16 Inch Bolts Securing the Teardrop Cover to the Tow Vehicle seek e ESO Ree RAN bee Reve Reh bated ama 4 5 Removing the Teardrop Cover 4 5 Teardrop Cover Removed
9. Troubleshooting 4 7 Troubleshooting Should some operational or performance problems occur with the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System it may be possible to correct them using the troubleshooting guide provided in Table 4 1 This troubleshooting guide identifies some symptoms that could occur and presents one or more possible causes and the recommended corrective action for each When using the troubleshooting guide perform the corrective action for any given symptom in the order of possible causes which generally corresponds to the degree of troubleshooting difficulty from the simple to the more complex Before proceeding with any corrective action verify the following The Deck Unit is plugged into an appropriate AC power source see Power Requirements on page 3 2 The AC cables inside the Deck Unit are plugged into the 3200 XS Topside Processor and the Power Amplifier and to the AC power outlet The 3200 XS Topside Processor and the Power Amplifier are switched on NOTE Be sure to also verify that all the cables in the Deck Unit and the tow vehicle are properly mated and are not loose or damaged Most causes of operational or performance problems are a result of poor connections Table 4 1 System Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Red POWER switch indicator Light bulb is burnt out Replace the bulb The Power on the Power Amplifier does Amplifier will operate with the bulb not t
10. 0 5 12 kHz FM amp WB wide band 0 5 8 0 kHz 5 ms FM 0 5 2 7 kHz 40 ms WB 0 5 6 0 kHz 20 ms WB 0 5 4 5 kHz 50 ms FM 0 5 6 0 kHz 9 ms FM 0 5 6 0 kHz 18 ms FM 0 5 7 2 kHz 30 ms FM 0 7 12 0 kHz 20 ms FM 2 0 12 0 kHz 20 ms FM Gaussian and rectangular shaped pulse spectrum 19 cm 1 5 0 kHz 12 cm 1 5 7 5 kHz 8 cm 2 12 kHz 30 m typ 2 4 SECTION 2 Specifications Table 2 4 Tow Vehicle Specifications Continued Penetration in soft clay b Beam width 2 Optimum tow vehicle pitch roll Optimum tow height Transmitters Receive arrays Output power Tow vehicle size Shipping container size Weight in air Shipping weight Tow cable requirements Depth rating SB 424 40m 16 4 24 kHz 19 4 20 kHz 23 4 16 kHz lt 7 4 24 kHz lt 8 4 20 kHz lt 10 4 16 kHz 3 5 above sea floor 1 2 2000 W 77 cm 30 in L 50 cm 20 in W 34 cm 13 in H 91 cm 36 in L 66 cm 26 in W 64 cm 25 in H 35 kg 78 Ib 110 kg 243 Ib 3 shielded twisted wire pairs 300 m 984 ft max SB 216S 80m 17 2 15 kHz 20 2 12 kHz 24 2 10 kHz lt 7 2 15 kHz lt 8 2 12 kHz lt 10 2 10 kHz 3 5 m above sea floor 1 2 2000 W 105 cm 41 in L 67 cm 26 in W 46 cm 18 in H 117 cm 46 in L 79 cm 31 in W 61 cm 24 in H 72 kg 160 Ib 162 kg 357 Ib 3 shielded twisted wire pairs 300 m 984 ft max SB 512i
11. 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Table of Contents Warning Read This First iii Static Sensitive Devices iii eru PCT iii High Voltages iii Improper Line Voltage iii Preface TT iv Purpose of mis Manual iv Warnings Cautions and Notes V Seeger CP Waranty ad hs Sad vi Software Service Agreement vii Software Updates and Enhancements vii Software Performance Report vii Software Telephone Facsimile and E mail Support viii Software Service Agreement Fee viii Returned Material Authorization ix Customer Service x Table of Contents t exse e c doc eee aan xi List of FIQUIES 5565 ____ Xiv List f Tables date See ese Seeds XV SECTION 1 Overview 1 1 1 1 Company Background 1 1 1 2 Advantages of Full Spectrum Chirp Technology
12. 61 m 165 ft Resolution 8 dots mm 203 dots in Contrast 23 dB minimum dynamic range Sweep speed 256 gray shades at 40 ms line Plot speed 10 ms per line maximum 1 IBABPENDIX B Frequently Asked Questions Below are some frequently asked questions about the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System They encompass most of the questions asked by EdgeTech customers however should other questions arise please contact EdgeTech directly For contact information refer to Customer Service on page x 1 What are the tow vehicle tow cable requirements The tow cable must include three shielded twisted wire pairs One set must be 18 gauge wire and is used for the transmitted signal The other two sets must be 20 gauge wire and are used for the received signal 12 VDC common and a spare 2 Can a Rochester 301301 3 core coax armored cable be used A 500 meter maximum length armored cable can be used Contact EdgeTech for the wiring recommendation 3 Can you interface a 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System to a transmit receive hull mounted array that is customer supplied This can be done however special engineering and calibration is required for optimum results EdgeTech can provide these services Basically the output impedance of the Power Amplifier in the Deck Unit must match the input impedance of the transducer array This match will maximize the power to the transducers otherwise power will be lost in the amplifier instea
13. AC output connectors are available for powering the LCD monitor and other equipment if required Edgelech 3 8 SECTION 3 Setup and Test 3 7 Connecting the System Components All of the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System components including optional components such as a printer a navigation system and external sonar systems are made to the Deck Unit WARNING Do not connect the tow cable to the Deck Unit before connecting it to the tow vehicle otherwise injury or death can occur if the exposed connector on the tow cable is energized Always connect the tow cable to the tow vehicle first When connecting the system components refer to Deck Unit Connections on page 3 7 for the location and description of the connectors on the Deck Unit 3 7 1 Connecting and Attaching the 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable to the Tow Vehicle A 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable is shown connected and attached to a SB 216S Tow Vehicle in Figure 3 4 and is similar to that for the SB 424 and SB 512i Tow Vehicles Shown in Figure 3 5 is the recommended method for dressing and strain relieving the tow cable To connect and attach the tow cable to the tow vehicle 1 Verify that the tow cable is not connected to the Deck Unit 2 Coil the tow cable in a figure eight configuration 3 Verify that the tow cable and tow vehicle connectors are free of corrosion or dirt If dirty clean them with an alcohol wipe 4 Apply a thin film o
14. AGC Enable em 000 Sample 01000 kHz Figure 3 7 The Options Dialog Box Sonar Control Tab 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Aem um Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 3 9 Tow Vehicle Deployment 3 13 7 Close the Options dialog box CAUTION Do not allow the transducers on the tow vehicle to continuously transmit in air for an extended period as damage to the transducers could occur 8 From the Sonar menu choose Sonar On When the sonar is on a check mark appears next to the menu item The transducers on the tow vehicle should begin transmitting and data should begin scrolling on the display in the DISCOVER 3200SB Main window 9 Listen for transmissions from the transducers and verify that they are present 10 Tap the underside of the tow vehicle near the hydrophones with the handle of a screw driver while observing the Sonar display in the DISCOVER 3200SB Main window You should observe streaks or noise spikes in the waterfall display Tow Vehicle Deployment The SB 424 5 2165 and SB 512i Tow Vehicles can be towed using the 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable that is available separately with the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System However it is recommended that a steel cable with a minimum 500 Kg 1100 Ib working strength be used instead of this tow cable to tow the larger SB 0512i vehicle The steel cable can be secured to the tow cable
15. The warranties expressed herein are exclusive There are no other warranties either expressed or implied beyond those set forth herein and Seller does not assume any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or use of said products Any product or service repaired under this warranty shall be warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period only Equipment not manufactured by EdgeTech is supported only to the extent of the original manufacturer s warranties 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Software Service Agreement EdgeTech provides software services free of charge for one year following the purchase of an EdgeTech system A Software Service Agreement SSA which is available for an annual fee covers these services after the first year The services are listed below The SSA does not address customer specified modifications or enhancements These services may be ordered separately Furthermore EdgeTech software upgrades are meant for the sole use of EdgeTech customers that have purchased a system within a year or have an existing SSA Any reproduction of EdgeTech supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited Software Updates and Enhancements EdgeTech customers automatically receive regular new software releases with all modifications and enhancements along with user s manual changes New software releases consist of the follo
16. User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Returned Material Authorization Prior to returning any equipment to EdgeTech a Returned Material Authorization RMA number must be obtained The RMA will help us identify your equipment when it arrives at our receiving dock and track the equipment while it is at our facility The material should be shipped to the address provided in Customer Service on page x Please refer to the RMA number on all documents and correspondence as well All returned material must be shipped prepaid Freight collect shipments will not be accepted The following steps apply only to material being returned from outside the Continental United States Follow them carefully to prevent delays and additional costs 1 All shipments must be accompanied by three copies of your proforma invoice showing the value of the material and the reason for its return if the reason is for repair it must be clearly stated in order to come through customs faster and without duties being charged Whenever possible please send copies of original export shipping documents with the consignment 2 If the value of the equipment is over 1000 the following Shipper s oath must be sent with the invoice This oath can be typed on the invoice or on a separate letterhead declare that the articles herein specified are the growth produce or manufacture of the United States that they were exported from the United States from the po
17. and Inspection The Deck Unit the SB 424 5 2165 or SB 512i Tow Vehicle and the 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable are shipped in separate reusable heavy duty transport cases Included also are all the necessary cables and documentation Before unpacking the system components inspect the shipping containers for any damage Report any damage to the carrier and to EdgeTech If the shipping containers appear free of damage carefully unpack the components and inspect them for damage Also check the packing list and verify that all the items on the list are included Again if any damage is found report it to the carrier and to EdgeTech If any items are missing immediately contact EdgeTech Do not install or operate any equipment that appears to be damaged Although the items shipped may vary depending on the customer requirements the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System typically includes the following Deck Unit SB 424 5 2165 or SB 512i Tow Vehicle 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable AC power cords 2 Software CDs Manuals After unpacking the system components be sure to safely store the shipping containers including any packing materials for later use When transporting or storing the system all items should be packed in their original shipping containers in the same manner in which they were originally shipped and always store the system in a dry environment when not in use 3 2 3 2 3 3 SE
18. nn POWER AMP POWER OUT OUT TX2 indicator POWER AMP OUT TH 12 VDC OUT 2 TO PREAMP test point TOWTISH PREAMP 5 VOC PREAMP COMMON AC POWER GND SEA CABLE TOWFISH PREAMP in out connectors connector PREAMP 5 VDC COMMON test point test point Figure 3 1 Deck Unit Back Side 1591 pue SYSTEM indicator HARD DISK indicator POWER switch Figure 3 2 Deck Unit Front Side Access panel see Figure 3 3 on page 3 6 USB connector TRACKBALL connector KEYBOARD connector pue 6 6 3 6 SECTION 3 Setup and Test SYSTEM POWER switch RESET switch DVD R W drive 3 5 inch floppy drive Figure 3 3 Behind 3200 XS Topside Processor Access Panel POWER AMP OUT TX2 READY PING 12 VDC OUT TO PREAMP TOWFISH PREAMP 5 VDC PREAMP COMMON GND 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Red indicator Flashes when Channel 2 of the Power Amplifier transmits Red indicator Illuminates when the system is ready to transmit On power up it will take one to two minutes for the indicator to illuminate Red indicator Flashes when the system transmits or when an external trigger is output on the TRIGGER OUT connector Test point Used to measure the 12 VDC voltage applied to the preamplifier on the tow vehicle Test point Used to measure the 5 VDC voltage preamplifier feedback voltage from the
19. on page 3 3 for the location and description of the controls and indicators on the Deck Unit In addition should the system not activate properly or the predeployment checks fail refer to Troubleshooting on page 4 7 for some assistance on how to correct the problem 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 System Activation and Test 3 11 3 8 1 Activating the System To activate and test the system 1 4 Turn on the POWER SUPPLY switch on the back of the Deck Unit This switch can be left in the on position at all times if desired Turn on the POWER switch on the Power Amplifier Turn on the SYSTEM POWER switch on the 3200 XS Topside Processor The SYSTEM indicator on the 3200 XS Topside Processor should illuminate and remain on and the HARD DISK indicator should flash for two to three minutes while a self test is run After this test is completed the HARD DISK indicator will flash periodically Turn on the LCD monitor 3 8 2 Performing the Predeployment Checks The predeployment checks should be performed after the system is activated and before the tow vehicle is deployed These checks involve listening for the transmitted pulses from the transducers on the tow vehicle and rubbing your hand near the hydrophone arrays while observing the Sonar display in the DISCOVER 3200SB Main window NOTE For detailed information about the EdgeTech DISCOVER 3200SB software refer to t
20. rate Full Spectrum Chirp FM 5 100 ms depending tow vehicle and application 0 5 12 kHz depending tow vehicle and application TTL negative edge triggered TTL negative edge triggered 5 ms long pulse minimum 20 25 40 or 50 kHz depending on the transmit upper frequency 212 dB re 1 uPa 1 meter peak approx at center frequency 120 220 VAC 50 60 Hz auto sense Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 2 2 SB 424 SB 216S and SB 512i Tow Vehicles 2 3 2 1 3 Power Amplifier The specifications for the Power Amplifier are shown in Table 2 3 Table 2 3 Power Amplifier Specifications Number of channels 2 Gain 33 dB channel Output power 2000 W peak Input voltage 120 220 VAC 50 60 Hz manually selectable SB 424 5 2165 and SB 512i Tow Vehicles The general specifications for the SB 424 5 2165 and SB 512i Tow Vehicles are shown in Table 2 4 Frequency range Pulse type Pulse bandwidth pulse length Calibration Vertical resolution 2 Penetration in coarse and calcareous sand P SB 424 4 24 kHz FM 4 24 kHz 10 ms 4 20 kHz 10 ms 4 16 kHz 10 ms Gaussian shaped pulse spectrum 4 cm 4 24 kHz 6 cm 4 20 kHz 8 cm 4 16 kHz 2 m typ Table 2 4 Tow Vehicle Specifications 58 2165 2 16 2 2 15 2 20 ms 2 12 kHz 20 ms 2 10 kHz 20 ms Gaussian shaped pulse spectrum 6 cm 2 15 kHz 8 cm 2 12 kHz 10 cm 2 10 kHz 6 m typ SB 512i
21. to set up and test the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System and how to deploy and tow the tow vehicle Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Provides some maintenance recommendations and instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble a tow vehicle Included also are some troubleshooting procedures and connector pinout and wiring information Appendix A Printer Connections Lists many of the printers that can be used with the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System and provides the setup requirements and general specifications for a few of these printers that will provide the best results Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions Provides some frequently asked questions from EdgeTech customers about the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Warnings Cautions and Notes Where applicable warnings cautions and notes are provided in this manual as follows WARNING Identifies a potential hazard that could cause personal injury or death to yourself or to others CAUTION Identifies a potential hazard that could be damaging to equipment or could result in the loss of data NOTE Recommendations or general information that is particular to the material being presented or a referral to another part of this manual or to another manual Liability EdgeTech has made every effort to document in this manual the 3200 5 Sub Bottom Profiling System accu
22. tow vehicle Test point Common ground for the preamplifier System ground connection Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 3 6 Deck Unit Connections 3 7 Deck Unit Connections Most of the connections to the Deck Unit are made using connectors on the back These connectors are shown in Figure 3 1 on page 3 4 The trackball and keyboard connections are made using connectors on the front of the Deck Unit They are shown in Figure 3 2 on page 3 5 The Deck Unit connections are the following TRACKBALL PS2 connector Connects to the trackball KEYBOARD PS2 connector Connects to the keyboard SEA CABLE 11 Pin female bulkhead connector Connects to the tow cable MONITOR DB 15 female connector Connects to the LDC monitor COM 1 NAV DB 9 female connector RS 232 serial port that connects to the navigation system COM3 DB 9 female connector RS 232 serial port that can be used to connect to the navigation system PARALLEL DB 25 female connector Connects to an optional printer TRIGGER IN BNC connector Connects to an external trigger source to trigger the sonar TRIGGER OUT BNC connector Connects to an external sonar system to trigger it ETHERNET RJ 45 connector Available for connection to a local area network LAN USB 3 USB connectors Two on the rear panel and one on the front panel AC POWER CEE type AC input and output connectors The AC input connector connects to the AC power source and the
23. 2 3 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable 2 5 SECTION 3 Setup and Test 3 1 3 1 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 7 1 3 7 2 Unpacking and Inspection 3 1 Power Requirements 3 2 Use of an Uninterruptable Power Supply 3 2 Selecting the Power Amplifier Input Power Voltage 3 2 Changing to a Non US Power Plug 3 2 Navigation Interface 3 2 Locating the Deck Unit 3 3 Deck Unit Controls and Indicators 3 3 Deck Unit Connections 3 7 Connecting the System Components 3 8 Connecting and Attaching the 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable to the Tow Vehicle 3 8 Connecting the Deck Unit 3 10 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 3 8 3 8 1 3 8 2 3 9 3 9 1 3 9 2 xiii System Activation and Test 3 10 Activating the System 3 11 Performing the Predeployment Checks 3 11 Tow Vehicle Deployment 3 13 Obtaining the Best Sonar Imagery When Towing 3 14 Conducting Sediment Classification Sur
24. 3 9 1 Obtaining the Best Sonar Imagery When Towing To generate good sonar imagery the pitch of the vehicle which is how much in degrees the nose is angled up or down must be less than one half of the 6 dB beam width of the acoustic pulse at its highest frequency and less at lower frequencies As a rule of thumb for a 0 5 meter long hydrophone array the 6 dB beam width at 10 kHz is 20 degrees For example if you are transmitting a 2 to 15 kHz FM pulse using a tow vehicle with a 0 5 meter long receiving array such as in the 5 2165 or SB 216D Tow Vehicle you must keep the tow vehicle from pitching more than about 7 degrees in either direction or 1 2 x 20 degrees x 10 kHz 15kHz z 6 6 degrees The same criteria applies to vehicle roll which is how much in degrees it is listing to port or starboard Sensors can be installed on the tow vehicle to measure its pitch and roll under various towing conditions 3 9 2 Conducting Sediment Classification Surveys When Towing To conduct sediment classification surveys the reflection coefficient should be measured with better than 1096 accuracy The normal component of the sea floor reflection must arrive within the angle corresponding to one half of the 1 dB beam width of the acoustic axis of the vehicle at the center frequency of the pulse the frequency where most of the acoustic energy is concentrated and where the reflection coefficient is measured As a rule of thumb for a 0 5 meter long hyd
25. 3200 5 Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Document No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 EdgeTech 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham MA 02576 Tel 508 291 0057 Fax 508 291 2491 www edgetech com information figures and specifications in this manual proprietary and are issued in strict confidence on condition that they not be copied reprinted or disclosed to a third party either wholly or in part without the prior written consent of EdgeTech Any reproduction of EdgeTech supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited Copyright 2009 by EdgeTech All rights reserved Full Spectrum M is a trademark of EdgeTech Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Kevlar is a registered trademarks of the DuPont Company Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Novagard 26249 is a trademark of Novagard Solutions Inc 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Warning Read This First All personnel involved with the installation operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual should read and understand the warnings and recommendations provided below Static Sensitive Devices This equipment contains devices that are extremely sensitive to static electrical charges Therefore extreme care should be taken when handling them as static electricity may be present on the bod
26. CABLE RS 232 Puaces 3 PLaces wee NAME DRAWING pude 0000010 1000 B LN SHEET 1 OF 1 Punoouse qnoJ pue 1 inter Connections A number of different printers are available for connecting to the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System All of these printers connect to the PARALLEL port connector on the back of the Deck Unit see Deck Unit Connections on page 3 7 Of the available printers the following are recommended for best results Ultra 120 and HD version EPC 1086 early models Ultra 200 and HD version EPC 9206 100 TDU 850 1086 Sys V8 5 EPC 1086 GeoPrinter 975 Of the available printers the following are recommended for best results EPC Model 1086 EPC Model HSP 100 Raytheon Model TDU 850 Listed in Table A 1 are the required settings to properly interface a printer with the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System Table A 1 Printer Setting Requirements Trigger Internal Data input Parallel Sweep Forward LPI 200 Width 2048 Data type 6 bits Shades 64 Image Positive Contrast 4096 2 APPENDIX Printer Connections A 1 EPC Model 1086 The EPC Model GSP 1086 is a gray scale continuous printer that is widely used in the marine industry It provides high quality images on a ten inch thermal printhead The general specifications for the Model 1086 printe
27. CTION 3 Setup and Test Power Requirements The system power requirements are 120 220 VAC 50 60 Hz For the 3200 XS Topside Processor the input voltage is auto sensing For the Power Amplifier you must select 120 VAC or 220 VAC operation manually 3 2 1 Use of an Uninterruptable Power Supply The AC power source should be continuously free of high amplitude high frequency transients as this type of interference could cause degraded performance or damage to the equipment An uninterruptable power supply UPS with power surge protection is recommended for powering the equipment However whether or not a UPS is used the AC power source should never be the same as that being used to power electric motors such as pumps and winches on the survey vessel 3 2 2 Selecting the Power Amplifier Input Power Voltage To select the Power Amplifier input power voltage first remove the amplifier from the rack Then remove the top cover locate the board at the lower right corner and switch to the required input power voltage as indicated by the arrow 3 2 8 Changing to a Non US Power Plug An AC power cord is provided for connecting the Deck Unit to a standard U S 3 pronged outlet For non U S power outlets you can modify this cord by cutting off the 3 pronged plug and attaching the appropriate plug Refer to Table 3 1 for connection information AC POWER CORD WIRE COLOR FUNCTION Black AC line White AC neutral Green Earth ground Table 3 1
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30. Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 1 4 Main System Components 1 5 Main System Components The 3200 5 Sub Bottom Profiling System is composed of three main components a Deck Unit an SB 424 SB 216S or SB 512i Tow Vehicle and a 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable 1 4 4 Deck Unit The Deck Unit is shown in Figure 1 1 and consists of a 3200 XS Topside Processor and a 2 kW Power Amplifier mounted in a portable 19 inch rack type enclosure and shipped in a heavy duty reusable transport case The processor and the amplifier can also be removed and mounted in any standard 19 inch rack The processor includes a Mother board and a Sonar Interface board Tiger board as shown in Figure 1 2 The Tiger board plugs into the Mother board PCI slot It also includes an LCD monitor a DVD R W drive a 3 5 inch floppy drive a keyboard and a mouse The Tiger board stores the transmit waveform and the LCD monitor Rack mount 3200 XS Topside enclosure Processor Power Amplifier Trackball 19 inch rack type enclosure Keyboard Figure 1 1 Deck Unit correlation filter as well as performs correlation processing and spherical range correction At periodic intervals the Tiger board sends the transmit waveform to a 16 bit D A converter which generates an analog pilot signal that is amplified by the Power Amplifier to drive the transducer in the tow vehicle The acoustic returns from the sea floor
31. are received by the hydrophone arrays in the tow vehicle and then amplified by a preamplifier which is also 1 6 SECTION 1 Overview Mother board Tiger board Figure 1 2 Tiger and Mother Boards inside 3200 XS Topside Processor mounted in the tow vehicle The output of the preamplifier connects through the tow cable to a digitally controlled amplifier on the Tiger board and is sampled by a 16 bit A D converter The Tiger board also performs the correlation processing corrects for spherical spreading and transfers the data to the Mother board For additional information on the Tiger board refer to Tiger Board Description on page 1 9 The Deck Unit also includes the EdgeTech DISCOVER 3200SB software preinstalled on the 3200 XS Topside Processor DISCOVER 3200SB is a data acquisition and processing program designed exclusively for EdgeTech Full Spectrum chirp sonar systems The program which runs on the Microsoft Windows XP operating system verifies that the sonar system is working properly prior to deployment by providing data displays diagnostics data recording playback and printer outputs The program supports sonar data inputs and sonar command and control outputs over a TCP IP connection a NMEA navigation input through an RS 232 serial port and a printer connection through a parallel port For compatibility with other EdgeTech products DISCOVER 3200SB interfaces with a second software program SONAR EXE which runs in the back
32. ate the engine noise Tow the tow vehicle at a deeper depth and farther away from the ship Level the tow vehicle by adjusting the tow point such that the tow vehicle is level when moving through the water at 3 to 5 knots Lower the speed of the tow vehicle No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Connector Pinouts 4 11 4 5 Connector Pinouts Pinout information is provided for the SEA CABLE connector on the back of the Deck Unit in Figure 4 8 and Table 4 2 and the tow vehicle tow cable connector in Figure 4 8 and Table 4 3 Table 4 2 SEA CABLE Connector Pinouts PIN FUNCTION Transmitter output shield 12 VDC Sea ground NC Transmitter out 1 NC Transmitter out 2 Preamplifier output Figure 4 8 SEA CABLE Connector Female Face View Preamplifier common NC NC EXE mn Nm EON E Table 4 3 Tow Vehicle Tow Cable Connector Pinouts PIN FUNCTION 1 Transmitter out 1 2 Transmitter out 2 3 Preamplifier common 4 Preamplifier output 5 NC 6 12 VDC 7 8 Sea ground Figure 4 9 Tow Vehicle Tow Cable Connector Male Face View NC SECTION 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Wiring and Connector Pinout Drawings Listed in Table 4 4 and included in the following pages are the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System wiring and connector pinout drawings for the Deck Unit and the SB 424 SB 216S and SB 512i Tow Vehicles For the Deck Unit a wiring harness diagram and conn
33. ater connectors are loose or have corroded contacts Extended use has caused a conductor in the tow cable or the cable harness in the tow vehicle to break The Power Amplifier is overheating A connector is loose or flooded The system is not properly grounded The return signals from the hydrophone arrays are being clipped Engine noise is coupling into the sonar frequency band The tow vehicle is in or near the ship s wake The tow vehicle is not level when being towed The tow vehicle is being towed too fast Doc CORRECTIVE ACTION Refer to Inspecting and Cleaning the Underwater Connectors on page 4 2 and inspect and clean the connectors Reconnect the connectors and if necessary secure them using duct tape Check the continuity of the conductors in the tow cable and in the cable harness Check the Power Amplifier for excessive heating Wiggle the tow cable connections and the connectors of the cable harness in the tow vehicle while watching the Sonar display for white streaks If white streaks are present refer to Inspecting and Cleaning the Underwater Connectors on page 4 2 and inspect and clean the connectors Reconnect the connectors and if necessary secure them using electrical tape or locking sleeves Check the continuity between the GND connection on the back of the Deck Unit to ship s ground Reduce the preamplifier gain or the transmit power or both Isol
34. cation because it provides a more realistic picture of the true geologic variability of the sea floor and an accurate determination of the depositional processes 1 2 5 Additional Processing Gain In addition to the resolution improvement correlation processing achieves a signal processing gain over the background noise This gain is approximately ten times the log of the time bandwidth product This improvement is due to the signal having a time duration longer than the inverse of the bandwidth thus increasing signal energy without increasing the power of the outgoing pulse To equal the typical performance of the full spectrum sonar pulse conventional pulse sonar would have to operate at a peak pulse power of 100 times greater than a full spectrum pulse with a time bandwidth product of 100 1 2 6 Gaussian Shaped Amplitude Spectrum Outgoing Pulse Another important feature of Full Spectrum chirp technology is that the signal processing optimizes the performance of the system The sonar contains many components each with a unique dynamic range and linearity characteristic which are frequency dependent In addition to this characteristic the amplitude spectrum of the outgoing pulse is chosen to be approximately Gaussian in shape to limit the side lobe level and temporal resolution losses due to attenuation As a wavelet with a Gaussian shaped spectrum is attenuated by the sediment energy is lost but its bandwidth is nearly preserved Therefore eve
35. d of being output to the transducers Matching is done with a transformer with the correct turns ratio In addition a hydrophone has to be temporarily placed below the transmitting transducers so that the system can be calibrated Based on the calibration information the system can be tuned in such a manner as to flatten the spectrum to improve the resolution of the records 4 How long a tow cable can use Up to a 500 meter factory approved tow cable can be used 5 How close to the bottom do need to tow Unlike side scan sonar it is not always necessary to tow the tow vehicle near the sea floor to get good results Depending on which tow vehicle is used it is possible to get good results with hundreds of meters of water column Towing the tow vehicle close to the bottom reduces the area of the sea floor insonified and therefore reduces the scattering A focused narrow beam also produces better spatial resolution B 2 APPENDIX Frequently Asked Questions 6 How does the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System interface to a navigation device The COM 1 NAV or the COM3 RS 232 serial port can be used to interface with a navigation device 7 How do the environmental conditions affect the performance of the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System There are several environmental factors that affect performance Geological conditions The 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System operating parameters and listed specifications are greatly a
36. eck the indicator and wiring The Power Amplifier is switched Turn on the Power Amplifier off The tow cable is disconnected The tow cable is damaged The Power Amplifier input or output or both are disconnected The switches on the back of the Power Amplifier are not properly set The tow vehicle cable harness connections are loose Check the tow cable and verify that it is properly connected on both ends Check the tow cable connectors for excessive corrosion or a broken pin If corrosion or a broken pin is not found check the continuity of the conductors in the tow cable Verify that the red banana plug amplifier output on the back of the Power Amplifier is fully inserted into the red red sockets not the red black sockets Verify that the switches on the back of the amplifier are set to BRIDGE and 77 Verify that all the cable harness connectors in the tow vehicle are properly mated Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Troubleshooting 4 9 Table 4 1 System Troubleshooting Guide Continued SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION When performing the The Power Amplifier has failed Replace the Power Amplifier predeployment tests transmissions from the The test pulse file is corrupted or Contact EdgeTech for instructions transducers are not heard missing on how to recover the test pulse Cont file The Tiger board has failed Replace the Tiger board When performing the The t
37. ector pinout information are provided For each of the tow vehicles spider mold and tow vehicle wiring diagrams are provided The spider mold wiring diagrams also include connector pinout information In addition a wiring diagram with connector pinout information for the 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable is included Table 4 4 List of Wiring and Connector Pinout Drawings DRAWING NUMBER TITLE B962374 Wiring Harness Deck Unit 503 0000008 1000 Wiring Diagram Spider Box SB 424 Tow Vehicle 980966 Wiring Diagram SB 424 Tow Vehicle 503 0000006 1000 Wiring Diagram Spider Box SB 216S Tow Vehicle 980965 Wiring Diagram 5 2165 Tow Vehicle 503 000001 3 1000 Wiring Diagram Spider Box SB 512i Tow Vehicle 980964 Wiring Diagram SB 512i Tow Vehicle 505 0000010 1000 Wiring Diagram 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 REAR VIEW TSP RI Short with 22 GA Wire 1 5K_0 25W 1 5K_D 25W T and E7 used if 1 Ohm External Resistor Added 53102 20 338 32 Note wired to 1 MIC1 1 amp TAB thru MIC2 1 amp TAB 2 MICi 2 thru TSP 3 1 3 thru TSP MIC2 as Follows TSP shield to to MIC2 3 to MIC2 2 TSP Twisted Shielded Pair
38. ediment is gas free no organic materials that the lowest frequency of the pulse spectrum is transmitted and that the vehicle is within 5 meters of the seabed range for maximum penetration Lower frequencies reduce attenuation absorption of sound Towing the vehicle close to the sea floor reduces the acoustic footprint thereby reducing scattering interfering reflections from the sea floor and within the sediments c At the 3 dB points depending on the center frequency 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable The general specifications for the 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable are shown in Table 2 5 Table 2 5 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable Specifications Twisted shielded wire pairs 1 16 AWG 2 20 AWG Braking strength 1600 kg 3500 Ib Working strength 295 kg 650 Ib Weight in air 30 8 kg 100 m 207 16 1000 ft Voltage rating 600 volts Bending radius 25 4 cm 10 0 in minimum Length 75 m 245 ft standard 3 1 3 1 Setup and Test Setup and test of the EdgeTech 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System encompasses unpacking inspecting and connecting the system components including an optional printer connecting a navigation system and external sonar systems if required activating the system and verifying operation using the EdgeTech DISCOVER 3200SB software This section provides instructions on how to perform these tasks as well as some information on how to deploy and tow the tow vehicle Unpacking
39. einforced Tow Cable The tow cable is a 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Cable that includes three twisted shielded wire pairs This cable which is shown in Figure 1 3 and is available separately is used to connect to and tow the SB 424 SB 216S and SB 512i Tow Vehicles However because of the weight and drag exhibited by the larger SB 512i Tow Vehicle a separate steel cable is recommended for towing this tow vehicle The steel cable can be attached to the tow cable In addition to increase the life of the tow cable which has a tensile strength of 650 pounds a separate steel cable can also be used with the SB 424 and 5 2165 Tow Vehicles The tow cable includes a cable grip for attaching to the tow bridle of the tow vehicle and is shipped in a wooden crate with the tow vehicle Figure 1 3 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable Edgelech 1 8 SECTION 1 Overview SB 424 Tow Vehicle SB 216S Tow Vehicle SB 512i Tow Vehicle Figure 1 4 SB 424 SB 216S and SB 512i Tow Vehicles 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 1 5 Tiger Board Description 1 9 Tiger Board Description The Sonar Interface board Tiger board is the real time controller for sonar processing It includes transmit waveform tables and multiple channels of 10 bit high speed digital to analog D A converters support for external and internal triggers and support for multiple sonar analog to digita
40. ers inductors spider boxes spider arrays and preamplifiers The tools required are a socket wrench 7 16 and 1 2 inch sockets and a small flat screw driver For information on where the components are located refer to Figure 4 3 and for their part numbers refer to the drawings in Wiring and Connector Pinout Drawings on page 4 12 4 3 4 Disassemblinga Tow Vehicle To disassemble a tow vehicle Retaining ring 1 Using the blade of the screw driver pry out the retaining ring from the locking sleeve as shown in Figure 4 1 Locking sleeve Figure 4 1 Retaining Ring and Locking Sleeve 2 Remove the retaining ring and the locking sleeve from the connector as shown in Figure 4 2 Figure 4 2 Retaining Ring and Locking Sleeve Removed 4 4 SECTION 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Transformer Part of KT 424 Inductor Hydrophones Spider box Main spider Hydroph ydrophone spider array Transducer 424 Preamplifier SB 424 Tow Vehicle y box Transformer Part of KT 216A2 Hydrophones Spider EU Preamplifier Transducer 6 216 2 5 2165 Tow Vehicle SHAMU Transformer SHAMU Transducer Part of KT 504 Preamplifier Hydrophones n KT 504 p n Transducer p n KT 216A2 Transformer Part of KT 216A2 SB 512i Tow Vehicle Spider box Figure 4 3 SB 424 SB 216S and SB 512i Tow Vehicle Transducers Hydrophones Transforme
41. etrieving the tow vehicle from the water use a hose to wash it down along with the tow cable with clean fresh water Thoroughly spray the transducers and the hydrophone arrays from underneath the tow vehicle and remove any buildup of debris that may have been trapped inside Inspect the inside of the tow vehicle especially the transducers the hydrophone arrays and the cables for any damage and for any loose connectors Also inspect the tow cable and the connectors on each end 4 2 SECTION 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting After washing down the tow vehicle clean the transducers and hydrophone arrays using a mild non abrasive detergent and water Do not use any abrasive detergents or ammonia based cleaners After cleaning thoroughly spray the transducers and hydrophones again with fresh water 4 1 3 Inspecting and Cleaning the Underwater Connectors Regularly inspect the contacts on the male pins of each underwater connector in the tow vehicle and on the tow cable for corrosion or oxidation To remove any oxidation rub the contacts lightly with 800 grit emery cloth cut into strips equal to or less than the width of a contact A pencil eraser can also be used for this purpose The female sockets can be cleaned using a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol A 22 caliber bore brush with only nylon bristles can be used to remove light oxidation To extend the life and increase the reliability of the connectors apply a thin film of silicone dielec
42. f silicone grease to the pins of the tow vehicle tow cable connector see Inspecting and Cleaning the Underwater Connectors on page 4 2 5 Mate the connectors by pressing them firmly together Do not wiggle the connectors 6 Mate the connector locking sleeves 7 Connect the eyelet of the cable grip to the shackle on the tow bridle and secure them with seizing wire or a tie wrap 8 Secure the tow cable to the tow bridle using tie wraps Electrical tape can also be used for this purpose 9 Secure the cable pigtail to tow bridle ensuring that there is proper strain relief and that the connector does not strum or move in the water current 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Connecting the System Components 3 9 Shackle 0 pat bridle ie wrap Figure 3 4 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable Shown Connected and Attached to an SB 216S Tow Vehicle Tow cable Tow cable connector Tow vehicle tow cable connector Tie wrap Figure 3 5 Recommended Method for Dressing and Strain Relieving the Tow Cable 3 10 SECTION 3 Setup and Test 3 7 2 Connecting the Deck Unit To connect the Deck Unit 1 2 10 11 12 Verify that the Deck Unit is not connected to AC power Refer to Selecting the Power Amplifier Input Power Voltage on page 3 2 and select or verify the correct input power voltage Verify that the tow cable is proper
43. ffected by the geologic conditions that the acoustic energy transmitted from the tow vehicle encounters A very dense geologic interface such as rock coral sand stone shell beds and so on will limit the sound penetration into the sub bottom This limitation is caused by the density interface reflecting most if not all normal incidence acoustic energy back to the receiving hydrophone which results in little penetration Air water interface The air water interface reflects 99 8 percent of the acoustic energy it receives Therefore when air or gas is encountered in the water column or in the sub bottom almost all of the transmitted acoustic energy will be reflected back to the tow vehicle resulting in little or no penetration into the seabed Survey vessel s wake The ship s wake is a very turbulent area that is located immediately behind the ship When towing the tow vehicle in or near this wake the transmitted acoustic energy encounters highly charged aerated water caused by the cavitation of the ship s propellers If the tow vehicle is operated in this area most of the acoustic energy from the aerated water is reflected back to its source similar to that exhibited by an air water interface The tow vehicle is designed to operate in a horizontal position relative to the sea floor The turbulence encountered when operated in or near the ship s wake will cause instability in the tow vehicle and reduce the effectiveness of the output energy
44. for profiling at ship speeds up to seven knots are mounted aft The use of separate transmitting transducers and receiving hydrophone arrays preserves linearity and allows the simultaneous transmission and reception of the acoustic signals The transducers and hydrophone arrays are mounted beneath acoustic baffles which minimize direct path tow vehicle and surface reflections A preamplifier in the tow vehicle amplifies and drives the received signals through a tow cable to the surface 1 2 2 High Repeatability The FM pulses are generated by a digital to analog D A converter with a wide dynamic range and a transmitter with linear components Therefore the energy amplitude and phase characteristics of the acoustic pulses can be precisely controlled This precision produces high repeatability and signal definition which is required for sediment classification The frequency range of operation is determined by the acoustic characteristics of the transmitter transducers and receiving hydrophone arrays mounted on the tow vehicle Each tow vehicle can transmit acoustic pulses with different center frequencies and bandwidths The selection of this frequency is made by the operator while profiling to achieve the best imagery and the tow vehicle is selected based on the sub bottom conditions at the survey site and the type of sub bottom features that need to be imaged EdgeTech technical support can provide assistance in selecting the best tow vehicle for
45. ground and controls the sub bottom sonar system performs a self test on startup and generates reports and diagnostic information It is automatically launched when the processor is switched on SONAR EXE interfaces with the Tiger board to generate and transmit chirp pulses 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Main System Components 1 7 1 4 22 SB 424 5 2165 and SB 512i Tow Vehicles SB 424 5 2165 and SB 512i Tow Vehicles are each designed to operate over specific frequency range and as lower operating frequencies generally require longer hydrophone arrays and larger transducers they differ primarily in size and weight The SB 424 Tow Vehicle which is the smallest of the three operates over a frequency range of 4 24 kHz followed by the 5 2165 at 2 16 kHz and then the SB 512i at 0 500 12 kHz All three tow vehicles are shown in Figure 1 4 Each is hydrodynamically stable with the transducers and hydrophone arrays mounted under an acoustic baffle to reject downward traveling multiple echoes These components along with spider cable harnesses and a preamplifier are enclosed in a two piece fiberglass shell that is fitted with stabilizing fins and lead ballast A hinged U framed tow bridle is used for towing and the tow point location can be adjusted to accommodate different towing speeds and depths The tow vehicles are each shipped in a wooden crate 1 4 3 75 Meter Kevlar R
46. he DISCOVER 3200SB Sub Bottom Software User s Manual To perform the predeployment checks 1 A Activate the system as described in Activating the System above The DISCOVER 3200SB and SONAR EXE programs will start automatically and the DISCOVER 3200SB Main window will open as shown in Figure 3 6 SONAR EXE will run a self test and an audible chirp will be heard indicating that the test passed If the test fails the SONAR EXE window will remain on the desktop and the failure mode will be described in the window Choose Control Panel from the Sonar menu The Options dialog box shown in Figure 3 7 opens In the Options dialog box click the Sonar Control tab On the Sonar Control tab make the required settings Click the Display tab On the Display tab set the Gain to either 0 or 3 dB and then click Norm 3 12 SECTION 3 Setup and Test Fm Sw mom f oro mJ tio a 0 0kHz0ms SBO MO A RC 00 No Data At Cursor Figure 3 6 The DISCOVER 3200SB Main Window Optians Loat Mite Recoed Image Capture Sona Conil Sonar 2 Dipi Page StarurDar Network Navigation Panter Traeemit Contin on P z Power amp 00 100 100 0 Ping 100 00 Mater m Tnagenng Acquic Delay me intial Depth in Meters 1A Depth in Meters U Ato D CorwerterGain 64
47. in penetrating the sub bottom sediments Noise Operating other nearby acoustic devices at frequencies within the operating frequency bandwidth of the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System can result in data distortion Survey vessel s motion The tow vehicle is designed to tow in a stable horizontal plane Excessive ship motion can cause instability in the tow vehicle attitude resulting in reduced performance Rough sea conditions sharp turns of the ship and any similar external induced motions on the tow vehicle will have a similar effect on the system operation 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3
48. l A D converters It was designed to support a combined sonar system with both sub bottom as well as multi frequency side scan capability or to be used single channel as a basic sub bottom controller At periodic intervals it generates the transmit waveform s and it continuously buffers ADC data The Tiger board represents a new generation of re engineered and optimized sonar electronics It is designed to address a broad spectrum of sonar applications from a common and well tested base of components Among the features of this generation are lower power consumption higher speeds smaller form factors and high analog sensitivity to minimum noise electronics for improved operating ranges The Tiger board is actually composed of a set of three board as shown in Figure 1 5 a Carrier board an Acquisition board and a Sonar IDE board All three boards are connected electrically and mechanically as a single assembly that plugs into the Mother board PCI slot 1 5 4 Carrier Board This board has the same physical size as an industry standard full slot PCI card There two BNC connectors TRIGGER IN and TRIGGER OUT and female connectors on either side for mating with the other two boards in the board set An onboard DC DC converter provides 12 VDC to the preamplifier in the tow vehicle 1 5 2 Acquisition Board The Acquisition board contains band pass filtering and up to eight 24 bit A D converters where only two channels are used The fir
49. ly connected and attached to the tow vehicle and then connect the tow cable to the SEA CABLE connector Connect the LCD monitor to the MONITOR connector Connect the trackball to the TRACKBALL connector Connect the keyboard to the KEYBOARD connector If a printer is to be used connect the printer to the PARALLEL connector For information on the printers that can be connected to the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System refer to APPENDIX A Printer Connections If a navigation system is to be used connect the navigation system output to the COM 1 connector If an external source is to be used to trigger the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System connect the trigger output of this source to the TRIGGER IN connector If an external sonar system is to be triggered by the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System connect the trigger input of this system to the TRIGGER OUT connector Connect an AC power cord to an AC POWER out connector and to the LCD monitor Connect an AC power cord to the AC POWER input connector and to the AC power source 3 8 System Activation and Test After the connections to the Deck Unit have been completed the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System can be activated and some predeployment checks performed prior to deployment of the tow vehicle as a test to verify that the system is operating properly When performing the system activation and test refer to Deck Unit Controls and Indicators
50. m We take pride in the products we manufacture and want you to be entirely satisfied with your equipment The information in this manual will get you started It tells you what you need to set up to operate and to maintain the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System Purpose of this Manual The purpose of this manual is to provide the user with information on the setup operation care and maintenance of the EdgeTech 3200 5 Sub Bottom Profiling System For general information on sub bottom profiling refer to papers published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America Offshore Technology Conference IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering by L R LeBlanc and S G Schock Although this manual encompasses the latest operational features of the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System some features of the system may be periodically upgraded Therefore the information in this manual is subject to change and should be used for reference only This manual is divided into the following four sections and two appendices Section 1 Overview Provides some background information about EdgeTech discusses the advantages of EdgeTech s Full Spectrum chirp technology and describes the main components of the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System Section 2 Specifications Lists the electrical mechanical and environmental specifications for the main components of the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System Section 3 Setup and Test Provides instructions on how
51. mperature 0 40 32 104 F Operating humidity 5 95 relative Vibration Normal ship environment Weight 46 kg 102 Ib Enclosure type Portable aluminum 19 inch rack type enclosure Enclosure size 50 cm 19 5 in W 33 cm 13 0 in 60 cm 23 5 in D Shipping container type Sealed high impact polyurethane case Shipping container size 71 cm 28 0 in W 79 cm 31 0 in H 109 cm 43 0 in D Shipping weight 89 kg 195 Ib SECTION 2 Specifications 2 1 2 3200 XS Topside Processor The specifications for the 3200 XS Topside Processor are shown in Table 2 2 Table 2 2 3200 XS Topside Processor Specifications Mother board Sonar Interface Memory Hard drives DVD R W drive Operating system Application software Display Keyboard Trackball VO ports Analog input Analog output Pulse type Pulse length Bandwidth Trigger in Trigger out Sampling rate Acoustic power Input voltage 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Intel Pentium 4 Sonar Interface board Tiger board composed of Carrier board Acquisition board and Sonar IDE board set 512 MB RAM 80 GB minimum operating system 160 GB minimum data recording 10x4x32 minimum speed Windows XP DISCOVER 3200SB High resolution 21 inch flat panel LCD monitor High impact industrial High impact industrial 16 bit resolution 200 kHz max sampling rate 16 bit resolution 200 kHz max sampling
52. n after being attenuated by sand the acoustic pulse has approximately the same resolution as an unattenuated pulse 1 2 7 Reduction of Side Lobes Use of Full Spectrum chirp technology reduces the side lobes in the effective transducer aperture The wide bandwidth of the sweep frequency has the effect of smearing the side lobes of the transducer and thus achieving a beam pattern with virtually no side lobes The effective spatial beam width obtained after processing a full spectrum 2 10 kHz signal for example is 20 degrees measured at the 3db points 1 4 SECTION 1 Overview 1 3 Full Spectrum Chirp Technology Applications Applications for the Full Spectrum Chirp Technology used in the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System are many and include the following EEZ resource development Imaging fluidized mud to a resolution of 8 cm Sediment classification Buried pipeline and cable location and routing Dredging studies for inlets Scour erosion surveys in rivers and streams Marine geotechnical surveys Bridge erosion surveys Hazardous waste target location Geological surveys Archeological surveys Hazard surveys Mining and dredging surveys Bridge and shoreline scour surveys Imaging biologics in water column Mapping clam populations Beach re nourishment Military and offshore oil applications Full ocean depth sub bottom imaging hull mount systems Environmental site investigations 3200 XS
53. o ensure long lasting and reliable service some periodic maintenance is recommended This section provides some maintenance recommendations and includes instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble a tow vehicle should it be required to replace internal components In addition some troubleshooting procedures are included along with connector pinout and wiring information to assist in identifying and correcting possible setup or operational problems should they occur Periodic Maintenance Maintenance on the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System should be performed on a regular basis as often as necessary depending on use However most of the maintenance is performed after each deployment and recovery cycle of the tow vehicle Other maintenance such as cleaning of the air filter in the 3200 XS Topside Processor can be performed as necessary 4 1 1 Cleaning the Air Filter in 3200 XS Topside Processor The 3200 XS Topside Processor in the Deck Unit includes an air filter located behind the front panel vent Keeping the air filter clean will prevent heat buildup that can cause damage to heat sensitive electronics The filter should be cleaned regularly as often as necessary to ensure that it remains clean To access the filter open the front panel vent and then slide the filter out by pulling it to the right Clean the filter using a vacuum cleaner or compressed air 4 1 2 Cleaning the Tow Vehicle and Tow Cable after Use After r
54. ontrols and Indicators The Deck Unit includes controls and indicators on the front and back as shown in Figure 3 1 and Figure 3 2 Several test points are also provided for voltage measurements The 3200 XS Topside Processor controls along with a DVD R W drive and a 3 5 inch are located behind an access panel as shown in Figure 3 3 on page 3 6 The Deck Unit controls and indicators are the following POWER SUPPLY Rocker switch Turns on the power supply in the 3200 XS Topside Processor This switch can be left in the on position at all times SYSTEM POWER Push button toggle switch Turns the 3200 XS Topside Processor on POWER Rocker switch Turns the Power Amplifier on A red indicator above the switch lights when on RESET Momentary push button switch Resets the 3200 XS Topside Processor HARD DISK Red indicator Indicates when a hard drive on the 3200 XS Topside Processor is active SYSTEM Green indicator Illuminated when the 3200 XS Topside Processor is on POWER AMP OUT TX1 Red indicator Flashes when Channel 1 of the Power Amplifier transmits jenueyy sasn 5 6 5 0022 672 0001 9200000 066 2001 1 PARALLEL POWER connector connector SUPPLY USB MONITOR switch connectors COM3 ETHERNET connector connector connector TRIGGER IN connector TRIGGER OUT connector READY left and Ping right indicators POWER AMP OUT TX1 indicator
55. ow vehicle cable harness Verify that all the cable harness predeployment tests signals in connections are loose connectors in the tow vehicle are the Sonar display are not properly mated present 12 VDC power for the preamplifier Measure the voltage between the is not present 12 VDC OUT TO PREAMP test point and the PREAMP COMMON test point on the back of the Deck Unit This voltage should be 12 VDC If 12 VDC is not present verify that it is present on the Tiger board in the 3200 XS Topside Processor If 12 VDC is not present on the Tiger board repair or replace the Tiger board 5 VDC from the preamplifier in the Measure the voltage between the tow vehicle is not present TOWFISH PREAMP 5 VDC test point and the PREAMP COMMON test point on the back of the Deck Unit This voltage should be 5 VDC If 5 VDC is not present check the tow cable and the spider mold in the tow vehicle and repair or replace them as necessary If 5 VDC is still not present replace the preamplifier in the tow vehicle 4 10 SECTION 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 4 1 System Troubleshooting Guide Continued SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE Vertical black streaks are present in the Sonar display There is white data dropout in the Sonar display There are periodic streaks in the Sonar display from AC noise Noise is present in the Sonar display 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual One or more of the underw
56. pond to future needs through an active research and development program Current efforts are focused on the application of cutting edge chirp DSP and acoustic technology Advantages of Full Spectrum Chirp Technology EdgeTech s Full Spectrum chirp technology has several distinct advantages over conventional sub bottom profiling systems These benefits include use of separate acoustic projectors and receivers to enable simultaneous transmission and reception of acoustic signals high repeatability of the transmitted signals to enable sediment classification high signal to noise ratio SNR for improved acoustic imagery high resolution for measurement of fine sediment layering additional processing gain for energy efficiency Gaussian shaped amplitude spectrum of the outgoing pulse to preserve resolution with sediment penetration and reduction of side lobes for minimal destructive signal scattering caused by the sediment when profiling near the bottom 1 2 SECTION 1 Overview 1 2 4 Separate Acoustic Projectors and Receivers The 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System uses acoustic projectors and acoustic receivers mounted in a towed vehicle to transmit and receive acoustic FM pulse signals The projectors are wide band piston type transducers and the receivers are hydrophone arrays composed of lead zirconate titanate PZT crystals The transducers are mounted in the forward section of the tow vehicle and the hydrophone arrays which are designed
57. r are listed in Table A 2 Table A 2 EPC Model 1086 General Specifications Paper Data pixels Paper length Film length Paper film width Resolution Tone shades Interface Plot speed A 2 EPC Model HSP 100 Thermal or plastic 2048 45 7 m 150 ft 39 6 m 130 ft 26 6 cm 10 48 in 8 dots mm 203 dots in Up to 256 gray scale 8 bit parallel 43 ms per line 64 shades The EPC Model HSP 100 is a fast high resolution low cost thermal printer The general specifications for the Model HSP 100 printer are listed in Table A 3 Table A 3 EPC Model HSP 100 General Specifications Paper Data pixels Paper length Film length Paper film width Resolution Tone shades Interface Plot speed 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Thermal or plastic 2048 45 7 m 150 ft 39 6 m 130 ft 25 6 cm 10 0 in 8 dots mm 203 dots in Up to 256 gray scale 8 bit parallel 10 ms per line maximum Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Raytheon Model TDU 850 A 3 Raytheon Model TDU 850 The Raytheon Model TDU 850 printer is a high speed gray shade printer that uses a fixed thermal head to produce a hard copy image on direct recording thermal paper The general specifications for the Model TDU 850 printer are listed in Table A 4 Table A 4 Raytheon Model TDU 850 General Specifications Paper width 22 2 cm 8 75 in Active scan length 21 6 cm 8 5 in Paper roll length
58. rately and completely However EdgeTech assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this manual or the equipment it documents EdgeTech reserves the right to upgrade features of this equipment and to make changes to this manual without notice at any time Warranty All equipment manufactured by EdgeTech is warranted against defective components and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment Warranty repair will be done by EdgeTech free of charge Shipping costs are to be borne by the customer Malfunction due to improper use is not covered in the warranty and EdgeTech disclaims any liability for consequential damage resulting from defects in the performance of the equipment No product is warranted as being fit for a particular purpose and there is no warranty of merchantability This warranty applies only if i The items are used solely under the operating conditions and in the manner recommended in Seller s instruction manual specifications or other literature ii The items have not been misused or abused in any manner or repairs attempted thereon iii Written notice of the failure within the warranty period is forwarded to Seller and the directions received for properly identifying items returned under warranty are followed iv The return notice authorizes Seller to examine and disassemble returned products to the extent Seller deems necessary to ascertain the cause for failure
59. rophone array the 1 dB beam width at 10 kHz is 4 degrees For example if the sea floor is expected to have slopes of up to 5 degrees during the survey and a vehicle with a 0 5 meter hydrophone array and a 2 to 10 kHz FM pulse is selected the 1 dB beam width should be at least 10 degrees at 6 kHz For this pulse and receiving array the 1 dB beam width at 6 kHz is about 7 degrees or 4 degrees x 10 kHz 6 kHz 6 6 degrees 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Tow Vehicle Deployment 3 15 Therefore only reflection coefficient measurements made when the sea floor slope is within 3 5 degrees of horizontal will be accurate within 1096 1 dB The attitude of the tow vehicle with respect to the horizontal plane must meet the 1 dB criteria described above for sediment classification surveys Rough sea conditions will tend to move the vehicle up and down vertically causing oscillations in the images DISCOVER 3200SB has a swell filter that will help reduce the heave effect on the record Refer to the DISCOVER 3200SB Sub Bottom Software User s Manual for details For sediment classification the tow fish pulses must be calibrated by the end user This calibration procedure is described in the software manual 4 1 SECTION 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 1 The 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System is ruggedly designed and built and therefore requires little maintenance However t
60. rs Inductors Spider Boxes Spider Arrays And Preamplifiers 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Disassembling and Reassembling a Tow Vehicle 4 5 3 Using the socket wrench with the 7 16 inch socket remove all the bolts securing the teardrop cover to the body of the tow vehicle as shown in Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Removing the 7 16 Inch Bolts Securing the Teardrop Cover to the Tow Vehicle 4 Remove the teardrop cover as shown in Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Removing the Teardrop Cover 4 6 SECTION 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 Disconnect the spider cable from the components shown in Figure 4 6 Ed Spider cable Figure 4 6 Teardrop Cover Removed 6 Using the socket wrench with the 7 16 inch socket remove all of the bolts and nuts securing the front half of the top cover of the tow vehicle body as shown in Figure 4 7 Continue with the rear half using a 1 2 inch socket T Lift the top cover off turn it over and disconnect the spider cable from the hydrophones and the preamp components Figure 4 7 Removing 7 16 and 1 2 Inch Bolts and Nuts Securing the Top Cover of the Tow Vehicle Body 4 3 2 Reassembling the Tow Vehicle To reassemble the tow vehicle reverse the disassembly procedure described in Disassembling a Tow Vehicle on page 4 3 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 4 4
61. rt of on or about that they are returned without having been advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or any other means and that no drawback or allowance has been paid or admitted hereof Signed 3 If there is more than one item per consignment a packing list must accompany the shipment It is acceptable to combine the proforma invoice and packing list as long as the contents of each carton are clearly numbered and identified on the invoice 4 Small items can be shipped prepaid directly to EdgeTech by FedEx DHL UPS Airborne etc 5 If the equipment is the property of EdgeTech formerly EG amp G Marine Instruments Division please insure for full value 6 Fax one invoice packing list and a copy of the airway bill to EdgeTech upon shipment Edgelech Customer Service Customer service personnel at EdgeTech are always eager to hear from users of our products Your feedback is welcome and is a valuable source of information which we use to continually improve these products Therefore we encourage you to contact customer service to offer any suggestions or to request technical support They can be reached as follows E mail service edgetech com Mail 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham MA 02576 Telephone 508 291 0057 Ext 712 Facsimile 508 291 2491 For more information please go to www edgetech com 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990
62. st channel is for the received acoustic data from the preamplifier and the second channel is used for power up diagnostics 1 5 3 Sonar IDE Board The sonar IDE board is composed of two RAM memories an acquisition memory and a chirp memory and six 10 bit D A converters for generating transmit waveforms The transmit ping rate and sampling clock are generated from this board The IDE portion of the board provides the interfacing circuitry required to communicate between the Mother board and the Tiger board 1 10 1 Overview 5 mi 2 Sonar IDE board Figure 1 5 Tiger Board Set 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 2 1 Specifications The specifications for the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System include electrical mechanical and environmental characteristics for the Deck Unit the SB 424 5 2165 and SB 512i Tow Vehicles and the 75 Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable NOTE All specifications are subject to change without notice Deck Unit The Deck Unit includes the 3200 XS Topside Processor and the Power Amplifier in a 19 inch rack type enclosure CAUTION The Deck Unit is application specific It should not be used for purposes other than that for which it was intended 2 1 1 Deck Unit General The general specifications for the Deck Unit are shown in Table 2 1 Table 2 1 Deck Unit General Specifications Operating te
63. tric grease such as Novagard G624 general purpose silicone grease or an equivalent to the entire surface of each male pin A small amount of grease should also be applied to the opening of each female socket NOTE Remember to always install dummy connectors on the connectors of the tow cable and the tow vehicle tow cable connector 4 1 4 Storage When not in use all the components of the 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System should be packed in their original shipping containers in the same manner in which they were originally shipped and stored in a dry area 4 2 Restoring the Operating System to the Hard Drive The 3200 XS Topside Processor contains an 80 GB hard drive for both the operating system and the application software A separate 160 GB hard drive is also included for data recording An image file of the 80 GB hard drive is provided on a CD This CD can be used to completely restore the 80 GB hard drive to its original shipped factory configuration in the unlikely event of its failure For instructions on how to restore the operating system hard drive refer to the DISCOVER 3200SB Sub Bottom Software User s Manual 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 4 3 Disassembling and Reassembling a Tow Vehicle 4 3 Disassembling and Reassembling a Tow Vehicle The procedures below describe how to disassemble and reassemble a tow vehicle to access the transducers hydrophones transform
64. urn on when the switch is burnt out turned on Power outlet fuse is blown Check the fuse in the AC power outlet at the back of the Deck Unit If blown replace the fuse Use a 10 A 250 V slow blow 5 x 20 mm fuse Power Amplifier fuse is blown Check the fuse at the back of the Power Amplifier If blown replace the fuse Use a 15 A 250 V fast blow fuse 4 8 SECTION 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 4 1 System Troubleshooting Guide Continued SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE The green SYSTEM indicator on the 3200 XS Topside Processor does not illuminate when the processor is turned on The red HARD DISK indicator on the 3200 XS Topside Processor does not flash when the processor is turned on When performing the predeployment tests transmissions from the transducers are not heard 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual AC power is not connected The indicator is not operating The operating system is not booting The indicator is not operating CORRECTIVE ACTION Check the AC power cables and verify that the Deck Unit is connected to AC power Open the 3200 XS Topside Processor and check the indicator and wiring Open the 3200 XS Topside Processor and verify that the 80 GB hard drive is connected to power and that the ribbon cable is properly plugged in Also verify that the ribbon cable in properly plugged into to the Mother board Open the 3200 XS Topside Processor and ch
65. using electrical tape making sure there is enough built in slack in the tow cable so that all the load is supported by the steel cable A steel cable could also be used in the same manner with the two smaller SB 424 and SB 216S Tow Vehicles to increase the life of the tow cable For towing in deep water single armored tow cable is required CAUTION Do not tow the tow vehicle too close to the survey vessel Towing in this manner can cause the tow vehicle to be pulled in against the hull of the ship due to the low pressure of the propeller wash and the effect of the water flowing by the hull In addition sonar reflections from the hull may be evident in the records The tow vehicle may be towed at speeds of up to 10 knots However to optimize performance and minimize flow noise it is recommended that the tow vehicle be towed at speeds of less than 5 knots Lead ballast in the nose of the tow vehicle provides towing stability by allowing the tow point to be placed as far forward as possible and by making the 3 14 SECTION 3 Setup and Test tow point well above the center of gravity of the tow vehicle The tow point is factory adjusted so that the tow vehicle is level when it is towed in the water at 3 to 5 knots CAUTION Do not tow the tow vehicle with the nose angled up or down Doing so can degrade the sonar imagery Before towing the tow vehicle verify that it is as level as possible when towing the tow vehicle at 3 to 5 knots
66. veys When Towing 3 14 SECTION 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 1 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 4 2 4 3 4 3 1 4 3 2 4 4 4 5 4 6 APPENDIX 2 APPENDIX Periodic Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning the Air Filter in the 3200 XS Topside Processor 4 1 Cleaning the Tow Vehicle and Tow Cable after Use 4 1 Inspecting and Cleaning the Underwater Connectors 4 2 Storage os ANTS cae zd dea 4 2 Restoring the Operating System to the Hard Drive 4 2 Disassembling and Reassembling a Tow Vehicle 4 3 Disassembling a Tow Vehicle 4 3 Reassembling the Tow Vehicle 4 6 Troubleshooting 4 7 Connector Pinouts 4 11 Wiring and Connector Pinout Drawings 4 12 Printer Connections 1 EPC Modal 1086 uere yok eo EES bd Bees A 2 EPG Model HSP 100 AETR EIE 2 Raytheon Model TDU 850 A 3 Frequently Asked Questions B 1 List of Figures Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 Figure 1 4 Figure 1 5 Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 Figure 3 5 Figure 3 6 Figure 3 7 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 Figure 4 4 Figure 4 5 Figure 4 6 Figure 4 7
67. wing Software enhancements that are not on the price list Software fixes and changes Product integration Documentation updates to on line help Tests for compatibility with other modules Software patches consist of software that has undergone the following Minor software enhancements Software fixes and changes Software Performance Report EdgeTech customers may submit reports using a Software Performance Report SPR form SPR forms are available from EdgeTech This report may be related to a problem or to an inquiry or it may be a specific request for a software enhancement EdgeTech will attend to the SPR at a priority level appropriate to the seriousness of the problem and to the availability of a work around viii Software Telephone Facsimile and E mail Support The SSA entitles EdgeTech customers to contact EdgeTech Customer Service by telephone facsimile or e mail to report a difficulty to discuss a problem or to receive advice on the best way to perform a task When contacted EdgeTech Customer Service will do the following Respond within 24 hours Immediately attend to serious problems affecting operations Attempt to find an immediate work around Software Service Agreement Fee The SSA covers one year and is renewable upon expiration For the SSA annual fee please contact EdgeTech directly For contact information refer to Customer Service on page x 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System
68. y and clothing Normal handling precautions involve the use of anti static protection materials and grounding straps for personnel Radiation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy Therefore if the equipment is not installed properly it may cause interference with radio communications The equipment has not been tested for compliance with the appropriate FCC rules designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Therefore when operating the equipment in a residential area the user may be required to take whatever measures are needed and incur any expenses necessary to eliminate interference it is the user s responsibility to verify that the system complies with the applicable FCC emission limits High Voltages High voltages are present in the tow vehicle the power amplifier and the topside processor Always use caution when removing the electronics from these devices Improper Line Voltage Operation with improper line voltage may cause serious damage to the equipment Always ensure that the proper line voltage is used Preface We the employees at EdgeTech would like to thank you for purchasing a 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System At EdgeTech it is our policy to provide high quality cost effective products and support services that meet or exceed your requirements to deliver them on time and to continuously look for ways to improve the
69. your application 1 2 3 High Signal to Noise Ratio Full Spectrum chirp technology does not use a conventional matched filter the correlation filter that is widely used to compress FM signals to process wide band signals Rather it uses proprietary amplitude and phase weighting functions for the transmitted pulse and a pulse compression filter that maximizes the SNR of the acoustic images over a wide band of operating frequencies These functions provide a significant SNR improvement in the acoustic image over other pulse and chirp sonars with band limited components that are limited in dynamic range 3200 XS Sub Bottom Profiling System User s Manual Doc No 990 0000026 1000 Rev 2 3 Advantages of Full Spectrum Chirp Technology 1 3 1 2 4 High Resolution Signals received at the surface from the hydrophone arrays in the tow vehicle pass through a software controlled programmable gain amplifier before being digitized with a 16 bit analog to digital A D converter at a sampling rate of 20 25 40 or 50 kHz The FM pulse is then compressed using a digital compression filter This correlation process is implemented in real time with forward and inverse Fast Fourier Transforms The compressed pulse has a time duration approximately equal to the inverse of the bandwidth of the FM pulse which results in a high temporal resolution This high resolution enables the measurement of fine layering in the sediment an important factor in sediment classifi

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