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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATTENTION ā READ THIS FIRST! .......................................................................................................1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .............................................................................................................. 1-3
HARDWARE VARIATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY ................................................................................1-4
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT .................................................................................................................1-5
Purpose of this Manual .......................................................................................................................... 1-5
Liability ................................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Revision History ..................................................................................................................................... 1-5
WARRANTY STATEMENT .................................................................................................................1-6
SOFTWARE SERVICE OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................1-7
Software Updates and Enhancements................................................................................................... 1-7
RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION ..........................................................................................1-8
RMA Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 1-8
CUSTOMER SERVICE ........................................................................................................................1-9
COMPANY BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................. 1-10
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................... 1-11
LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................................ 1-15
LIST OF TABLES ............................................................................................................................. 1-17
1.0 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 1-19
1.1 4205 Side Scan Sonar System Applications ............................................................................. 1-20
1.2 Main System Components ....................................................................................................... 1-20
1.2.1 Topside Processor ............................................................................................................... 1-20
1.2.2 Towfish................................................................................................................................ 1-23
1.2.3 Tow Cables .......................................................................................................................... 1-24
1.3 Optional Equipment ................................................................................................................ 1-24
1.3.1 SGB Compass ...................................................................................................................... 1-25
1.3.2 Depressor Wing .................................................................................................................. 1-25
1.3.3 Magnetometer Interface .................................................................................................... 1-25
1.3.4 Acoustic Tracking System ................................................................................................... 1-25
1.3.5 Pressure Sensor .................................................................................................................. 1-25
1.3.6 Responder ........................................................................................................................... 1-25