M6 - Mx computer System | V1 | Installation
Installation
Read this section to learn how to connect and configure the equipment of the M6 system.
Installing the System
Marport technicians or dealers need to connect the different components of the system.
Procedure
1.
Check that you have all the items needed for the installation (See Equipment List)
2.
Install the hydrophones and their cables, or find the cables from hydrophones that have already
been installed.
3.
Route the hydrophone cables toward the junction boxes.
4.
Put the receivers in a dry and clean area, as close as possible to the hydrophones. If the
receivers are in a closed environment, make sure it is enough ventilated and that the ambient
temperature does not exceed 55 °C (131 °F).
Note: Make sure that the cables from the junction boxes are long enough to reach the
receivers.
5.
Install the Mac and Mx computer in a dry and ventilated area, without dust, in the wheelhouse.
6.
Install the monitor(s).
7.
Install the loudspeakers, if applicable.
8.
Connect the Mac, Mx computer and receivers according to System Cabling on page 26.
9.
You can switch on the computer.
10.
Configure the networks and the receivers.
11.
Connect the hydrophone cables to the junction boxes and connect the junction boxes to the
hydrophone connectors on the receivers. Refer to Hydrophone installation manual for detailed
guidelines.
12.
When adding sensors to the system, refer to the Appendix A: Frequency Plan on page 68 to
help you allocating frequencies.
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