Sonardyne 8142-000-01

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Summary

Introduction

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General safety precautions not specific to any installation or equipment.

HAZARD APPRECIATION

Information on operating subsea equipment safely and potential hazards.

Technical and Functional Description

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Description of equipment used in L/USBL and Type 8182 systems.

TYPE 8142 TRANSCEIVER

Details the differences between USBL and LUSBL systems for the Type 8142.

ACOUSTIC PROCESSING PRINCIPLES

Explanation of how acoustic signals are processed for positioning.

Technical Data

8142-000-01 TRANSCEIVER AND 8182-000-01 TRANSCEIVER

Covers mechanical, electrical, acoustic, and environmental specifications.

8142-000-02 TRANSCEIVER

Covers mechanical, electrical, acoustic, and environmental specifications.

Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions on operating the transceivers with specific software packages.

Maintenance and Storage

TRANSCEIVERS CLEAN, EXAMINE AND STORE

Procedures for cleaning, examining, and storing transceivers.

PREPARATION.

Steps to prepare for cleaning, examining, or storing transceivers.

Fault Finding

NO COMMUNICATION FROM TRANSCEIVER

Troubleshooting steps for communication issues with the transceiver.

CHECK THE WIRING AND THE POWER

Procedure to check wiring and power status for communication issues.

Removal

REMOVAL TRANSCEIVERS 8142-000-001;2 AND TYPE 8182 TRANSCEIVERS

Overview of the removal process for the specified transceivers.

METHOD FOR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER

Procedure for removing the transceiver from pole or over-side mounts.

Operational Test

TESTING THE TYPE 8142 AND TYPE 8182 TRANSCEIVER

Steps for performing operational tests on the transceivers.

Repair

NO AUTHORISED REPAIRS

States that there are no authorised repairs for the equipment.

Upgrading Firmware

UPGRADE HPT FIRMWARE VIA MARKSMAN OR RANGER 2

Instructions for upgrading firmware using Marksman or Ranger 2.

Installation

INSTALLATION OF TYPE 8142-000-001;2 TRANSCEIVERS AND TYPE 8182 TRANSCEIVERS

Details tools, weights, consumables, and preparation for installation.

MOUNTING THE TRANSCEIVER

Explains the two methods for mounting the transceiver on a ship.

Acoustic Navigation Principles

ACOUSTIC NAVIGATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES

Overview of acoustic navigation system principles.

SHORT BASE LINE PRINCIPLES

Explains the principles of Short Base Line (SBL) systems.

Recommended Spares

RECOMMENDED SPARES

Lists recommended spare parts, assemblies, and cables.

Drawings

HPT OUTLINE

Provides outline drawings for the HPT unit.

Deployment

TRANSCEIVER DEPLOYMENT

Covers preparation and methods for transceiver deployment.

DEPLOYMENT FROM SHIP

Details the recommended method for deploying from a surface vessel.

Equipment Log Book

DEPLOYMENT AND RECOVERY

Logbook entries for deployment and recovery events.

SERVICING

Logbook entries for servicing performed on the equipment.