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5.0 ACTIVATION, TEST, AND DEPLOYMENT
The 4205 can be activated after the connections to the topside processor have been completed. However,
a few pre-deployment checks are required before the deployment of the Towfish to verify that the system
is operating properly.
When performing the system activation and test, refer to the T
OPSIDE TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS subsection
for the location and description of the controls and indicators on the topside processor. Also, should the
system not activate properly or the pre-deployment checks fail, refer to section 7.0:
TROUBLESHOOTING
for assistance on how to isolate and correct the problem.
5.1 Activating the Topside
The subsections below describe how to activate each of the three topsides. Please follow the instructions
pertinent to your system's configuration.
5.1.1 Activating a Starmux IV System
To activate the Starmux IV Digital Link System:
1. Turn on the computer and launch the Discover application.
2. Turn on the line power switch on the back panel of the Starmux IV Digital Link. This switch can be
left in the on position at all times if desired.
3. Turn on the power switch on the front panel.
4. The fish power indicator light should illuminate; the LAN indicator light should flash continuously,
and the LINK indicator light should flash while a reliable communications link with the towfish is
being established and then illuminate continuously when the link is found. Also, the NET Radio
Indicator Tab in the lower control panel of the Discover application UI should display:
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5.1.2 Activating a 701-DL System
To activate the 701-DL Digital Link System:
1. Turn on the computer and launch the Discover application.
2. Turn on the line power switch on the back panel of the 701-DL Digital Link. This switch can be left
in the on position at all times if desired.
3. Turn on the power switch on the front panel.
4. The fish power indicator should illuminate; the LAN indicator should flash continuously, and the
LINK indicator should flash while a reliable communications link with the towfish is being
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