M6 - Mx computer System | V4 | 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.
About this task
Note: The system is installed by Marport or by a dealer. If there is a problem, you can read
these installation steps to check the system installation.
Procedure
1.
Check that you have all the items needed for the installation (See Equipment List on page 11)
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 elevated and/or fixed vertically on a wall 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 computer and Mx computer elevated and/or fixed vertically on a wall, in a dry
and ventilated area, without dust, in the wheelhouse.
CAUTION: The receivers are water resistant but not waterproof. The computers are not
water resistant. In order to prevent the equipment from being damaged by water:
• Do not install the receiver and computer directly on the floor.
• The cable connectors must not point upwards.
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 17.
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 Frequency Plan on page 36 to help you
allocating frequencies.
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