Sonardyne Lodestar - Table of Contents; Contents

Lodestar Hardware
Manual
Document Ref: UM-8084-
101
Issue: A– Rev
8
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Contents
Document History .................................................................................................................................... 2
Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Figures .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Tables ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
1 U.S. Department of Commerce License......................................................................................... 6
2 About This Manual .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Purpose ...................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 How this manual is arranged ...................................................................................................... 6
3 About Lodestar ............................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Front panel features of the Surface Lodestar............................................................................. 9
3.3 Connectors of the Subsea Lodestar ......................................................................................... 12
3.4 Operation .................................................................................................................................. 14
3.5 Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Physical .................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Electrical ................................................................................................................................... 23
4.4 Environmental .......................................................................................................................... 23
4.5 Performance ............................................................................................................................. 23
5 Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 25
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 25
5.2 Unpacking and inspection ........................................................................................................ 25
5.3 Installation location ................................................................................................................... 26
5.4 Site preparation ........................................................................................................................ 27
5.5 Alignment ................................................................................................................................. 29
5.6 Connections ............................................................................................................................. 29
5.7 NMEA Connections to Listening Equipment ............................................................................ 30
6 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 31
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Test Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 31
6.3 Check List ................................................................................................................................ 33
6.4 General information and action to take .................................................................................... 33
6.5 Recovery Procedures ............................................................................................................... 34
6.5.1 Lodestar Reset ................................................................................................................ 34
6.5.2 Restore Lodestar Factory Settings .................................................................................. 34
7 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 36
7.1 Firmware Upgrade using the PC Utility .................................................................................... 36
8 Technical Support ......................................................................................................................... 40
8.1 Getting technical support.......................................................................................................... 40
8.1.1 Sonardyne 24-hour Emergency Helpline ......................................................................... 40
8.2 Sonardyne Offices and Agents................................................................................................. 41
8.2.1 Sonardyne Office locations .............................................................................................. 41
Appendix A – Cable Drawings ............................................................................................................... 43
Appendix B – Lodestar Reference Frame ............................................................................................. 58