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322217/G

Addingweighttothereleaseunit

Thisishowtheanchorweightcanbeattachedtothetransponderbeforeoperation.

Steelshackle

UseastainlesssteelD-shackletoconnecttherope,softorwebliftingslingtothe

releasemechanism.

Note

MaximummaterialthicknessusedintheD-shackleis15mm.

Usingrope,softorwebliftingslingdirectlytothereleasemechanismmightjamthe

releasehook,andthetranspondercouldfailtorelease/open.

Alwaysuseacabletieorsafetywiretosecurethepinattheshackle.

A10mm

B17mm

C16mm

D10mm

Itisrecommendedtouseaminimumof2

mofrope,softorwebliftingslingbetween

theD-shackleattachedtothereleaseunit

andtheweighttoavoidcorrosion.

Anotheroptionistouseaminimumof1

mofrope,softorwebliftingslingbetween

theD-shackleattachedtothereleaseunit

andaminimumof1mofwireorchain

attachedtotheweight.

Gettingstarted

Main Page

Table of Contents5
Important - Battery Safety9
About this Manual10
Kongsberg Cnode11
System Description12
Naming Description12
Scope of Supply13
General Supply Conditions14
- Receipt, Unpacking and Storage14
- Equipment Responsibility14
Support Information15
System Units16
Transducers17
Remote Transducers17
Modular Top Section (MTS)19
Modular End Caps (MEC)19
Cnode Batteries21
External Sensors21
Accessories21
Cable Layout and Interconnections23
External Signal Connector Pinout24
Sensor Interface Connector Pinout25
Inclinometer Connector Pinout26
Sensor Interface, Pressure and Inclination Connector Pinout27
Motion Gyro Compass Connector Pinout27
Modem Interface Connector Pinout29
Modem Interface Connector Pinout30
Jumper Settings Modem30
General Acoustic Considerations32
Getting Started34
Turning on the Cnode35
Turning off the Cnode36
Pre-Deployment Checks36
Changing between Responder and Transponder Mode37
Installing a Differential Inclinometer38
Installing a Sea Current Meter38
Installing a Floating Collar40
Installing a Transponder with an MGC End Cap40
Deploying a Transponder with a Floating Collar41
Releasing the Transponder Manually42
Closing the Release Unit42
Adding Weight to the Release Unit43
Default Transmit Power44
Extending the Battery Lifetime44
Emergency Procedures45
Safety Features46
Recovering a Failing Transponder46
Opening a Transponder with Defect/Possibly Defect Battery47
Handling a Heated or Self-Heated Transponder47
Handling a Transponder with an Open Relief Valve48
Handling Heated or Warm Batteries48
Handling Transponder and Separate Transponder Batteries in Case of an External Fire49
Operating Procedures50
Maintenance51
Recovering the Transponder52
Battery Storage52
Cleaning the Transponder53
Opening the Transponder53
Inserting an O-Ring54
Changing the Battery54
Replacing the Sacrificial Anodes56
Resetting the Pressure Relief Valve56
Lubricating Subconn Connectors56
Closing the Release Unit57
Releasing the Transponder Manually57
Spare Parts59
Maintenance Kit61
TD180 Spare Part61
TD30V30H Spare Part61
TD30V Spare Part62
Split for Remote Transducer Spare Part62
TDR180 Spare Part62
TDR30H Spare Part62
TDR30V Spare Part62
Sound Velocity, Pressure and Inclinometer Spare Part63
Basic End Cap Spare Part63
Release End Cap Spare Part63
TDR40V Spare Part63
Transducer Cable Spare Part63
Sensor Interface End Cap Spare Part64
MGC End Cap Spare Part64
Inclinometer End Cap Spare Part64
Cnode Maxi Battery Spare Part64
Cnode MIDI Battery Spare Part64
Inclinometer Sensor Spare Part65
Inclinometer Sensor Interface Cable Spare Part65
Adapter for Floating Collar Spare Part65
Floating Collar Spare Part65
Transport Plug Spare Part66
TTC 30 (Transponder Test and Configuration Unit) Spare Part66
Current Meter Aquadopp Spare Part66
Aquadopp Mounting Clamp Spare Part66
Transponder Rack Spare Part67
Funnel Collar Spare Part67
About Drawings68
Differential Inclinometer Arrangement Drawing69
Current Meter Arrangement Drawing70
Technical Specifications71
Performance Specifications72
Weight and Outline Dimensions75
Power Requirements79
Environmental Requirements82
Battery Safety83
SECTION 1: Identification84
SECTION 2: Hazards Identification84
SECTION 3: Composition85
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures86
SECTION 5: Firefighting Measures86
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures87
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage87
SECTION 8: Exposure Control and Personal Protection88
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties88
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity89
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information89
SECTION 12: Ecological Information90
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations90

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