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4.4 Connecting the System Components ...................................................................................... 4-32
4.4.1 Connecting and Attaching the Tow Cable to the Towfish .................................................. 4-33
4.4.2 Connecting the Tow Cable to the Starmux IV ..................................................................... 4-33
4.4.3 Connecting the Starmux IV to the Computer ..................................................................... 4-34
4.4.3.1 Connecting to the Starmux IV DL ................................................................................ 4-34
4.4.3.2 Connecting to the 2050 Rack Mount with Starmux IV DL .......................................... 4-35
4.4.4 Navigation Interface ........................................................................................................... 4-36
4.4.5 TCP/IP Address Settings ...................................................................................................... 4-36
4.5 Performing System Pre-Deployment Testing .......................................................................... 4-37
4.5.1 Testing the Sonar Processor ............................................................................................... 4-37
4.5.2 Performing Sub Bottom Pre-Deployment Checks .............................................................. 4-38
4.6 SBG AHRS Usage ...................................................................................................................... 4-41
4.7 Tow Vehicle Bridle Removal, Adjustment, and Installation .................................................... 4-42
4.7.1 Tow Bridle Removal ............................................................................................................ 4-42
4.7.2 Tow Bridle Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 4-44
4.7.3 Tow Bridle Installation ........................................................................................................ 4-44
4.8 Towfish Deployment ................................................................................................................ 4-47
4.9 Towfish Layback Charts ........................................................................................................... 4-50
4.9.1 Cable A320327 Layback Chart ............................................................................................ 4-51
4.9.2 Cable A302799 Layback Chart ............................................................................................ 4-52
4.9.3 Cable A309183 Layback Chart ............................................................................................ 4-53
5.0 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................... 5-54
5.1 Cleaning the Tow Vehicle and Cable After Use ....................................................................... 5-54
5.2 Inspecting and Cleaning the Underwater Connectors ............................................................ 5-54
5.3 Tail Rudder Removal and Installation ...................................................................................... 5-54
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.4 Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 5-57
5.5 Opening the 2050-DSS Towfish ............................................................................................... 5-57
5.6 Sonar Processor Removal and Installation .............................................................................. 5-59
5.7 Sub-Bottom Transducer Removal and Installation .................................................................. 5-61
5.8 Operating System Restoration ................................................................................................. 5-62
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................... 6-64
6.1 Starmux IV Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 6-64