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4-18 SECTION 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System User’s Manual Doc. No. 990-0000026-1000, Rev. 2.3

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Warning-Read this First3
Radiation3
High Voltages3
Improper Line Voltage3
Preface4
Warnings, Cautions and Notes5
Liability5
Warranty6
Software Service Agreement7
Software Updates and Enhancements7
Software Performance Report7
Software Telephone, Facsimile and E-Mail Support8
Software Service Agreement Fee8
Returned Material Authorization9
Customer Service10
Table of Contents11
List of Figures14
Overview17
Company Background17
Advantages of Full Spectrum Chirp Technology17
Separate Acoustic Projectors and Receivers18
High Repeatability18
High Signal-To-Noise Ratio18
High Resolution19
Additional Processing Gain19
Gaussian Shaped Amplitude Spectrum Outgoing Pulse19
Reduction of Side Lobes19
Full Spectrum Chirp Technology Applications20
Main System Components21
Deck Unit21
Figure 1-1: Deck Unit21
Figure 1-2: Tiger and Mother Boards Inside 3200-XS Topside Processor22
SB-424, SB-216S and SB-512I Tow Vehicles23
75-Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable23
Figure 1-3: 75-Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable23
Figure 1-4: SB-424, SB-216S and SB-512I Tow Vehicles24
Tiger Board Description25
Carrier Board25
Acquisition Board25
Sonar/Ide Board25
Figure 1-5: Tiger Board Set26
Specifications27
Deck Unit27
Deck Unit General27
Table 2-1: Deck Unit General Specifications27
3200-XS Topside Processor28
Table 2-2: 3200-XS Topside Processor Specifications28
Power Amplifier29
SB-424, SB-216S and SB-512I Tow Vehicles29
Table 2-3: Table29
75-Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable31
Setup and Test33
Unpacking and Inspection33
Power Requirements34
Use of an Uninterruptable Power Supply34
Selecting the Power Amplifier Input Power Voltage34
Changing to a Non-US Power Plug34
Navigation Interface34
Locating the Deck Unit35
Deck Unit Controls and Indicators35
Figure 3-1: Deck Unit Back Side36
Deck Unit Connections39
Connecting the System Components40
Connecting and Attaching the 75-Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable to the Tow Vehicle40
Figure 3-4: a 75-Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable Shown Connected and Attached41
Figure 3-5: Recommended Method for Dressing and Strain Relieving the Tow Cable41
Connecting the Deck Unit42
System Activation and Test42
Activating the System43
Performing the Predeployment Checks43
Figure 3-6: the DISCOVER 3200SB Main Window44
Figure 3-7: the Options Dialog Box, Sonar Control Tab44
Tow Vehicle Deployment45
Obtaining the Best Sonar Imagery When Towing46
Conducting Sediment Classification Surveys When Towing46
Maintenance and Troubleshooting49
Periodic Maintenance49
Cleaning the Air Filter in the 3200-XS Topside Processor49
Cleaning the Tow Vehicle and Tow Cable after Use49
Inspecting and Cleaning the Underwater Connectors50
Storage50
Restoring the Operating System to the Hard Drive50
Disassembling and Reassembling a Tow Vehicle51
Disassembling a Tow Vehicle51
Figure 4-1: Retaining Ring and Locking Sleeve51
Figure 4-2: Retaining Ring and Locking Sleeve Removed51
Figure 4-5: Removing the Teardrop Cover53
Reassembling the Tow Vehicle54
Figure 4-6: Teardrop Cover Removed54
Figure 4-7: Removing 7/16 and 1/2-Inch Bolts and Nuts Securing the Top Cover of the Tow Vehicle Body54
Troubleshooting55
Table 4-1: System Troubleshooting Guide55
Connector Pinouts59
Figure 4-9: Tow Vehicle Tow Cable Connector-Male, Face View59
Table 4-2: SEA CABLE Connector Pinouts59
Table 4-3: Tow Vehicle Tow Cable Connector Pinouts59
Wiring and Connector Pinout Drawings60
Table 4-4: List of Wiring and Connector Pinout Drawings60
Printer Connections69
Table A-1: Table69
A.1 EPC Model 108670
EPC Model HSP-10070
Raytheon Model TDU-85071
Frequently Asked Questions73

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