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SeapiX – Operation Manual
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SAU ANTENNA AND TRANSDUCER CABLE
Place
Periodicity
Time needed
Maintenance task
Dry dock or
Underwater
Every time
the
transducer
cable is
disconnected
from the
SAU
If SAU maintenance operation with transducer cable
disconnection:
• Grease the connectors with Molykote 44 Medium
(or Novagard Versilube G624) before mating.
A layer of grease corresponding to
approximately 1/3 of the socket depth should be
applied to the female connector.
All sockets should be completely sealed, and a
transparent layer of grease left visible on the
connector face.
• After greasing, fully mate the male and female
connectors and remove any excess grease from
the connector joint.
ITU
Place
Periodicity
Time needed
Maintenance task
Aboard the
vessel, in a
dedicated sonar
room or in a
technical room
Every 3
months
10 min.
Clean the filter on the ITU front face:
• unclip and remove the filter cover.
• Remove the filter and dust it with a brush.
• Clip the cover.
5 min.
Check the control-command DE-9 connection on the
ITU rear face: tighten the screws if loosened.