Sonardyne UM-8300-Compatt 6 User Manual (English)

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UM-8300-Compatt 6

User Manual for the Type 8300 Compatt 6 (and

Variants)

Issue B, Rev 3

Date of Issue:24th April 2019

Sonardyne International Limited

Blackbushe Business Park

Yateley, Hampshire

GU46 6GD, United Kingdom

920-0026

T. +44 (0) 1252 872288

F. +44 (0) 1252 876100

E. support@sonardyne.com

www.sonardyne.com

Table of Contents4
Amendment History11
Section 1 - Introduction12
Scope of this Manual12
Purpose of this Manual12
Related Publications12
Conventions12
Table 1-1 Related Publications12
Table 1-2 Conventions Used in this Manual12
Section 2 - Safety13
Introduction13
Safety Procedures13
Warnings13
Cautions14
Handling Procedures for CMOS Devices and Circuit Boards15
Section 3 - Technical Description16
Introduction16
Compatt 6 Series (Type 8300)16
Compatt16
MIDI Compatt17
Mini Compatt17
Figure 3-1 Compatt 6 Transponder - Omni-Directional17
Figure 3-2 Compatt 6 Transponder - Directional17
Figure 3-3 MIDI Compatt 617
Maxi Compatt18
Type 8300 Variants18
Dynamic Positioning Transponder 6 (Type 8301)18
Figure 3-4 Mini Compatt 618
Figure 3-5 Maxi Compatt 618
Pressure Inverted Echo Sounder (Type 8302)19
Autonomous Monitoring Transponder (Type 8305)19
Figure 3-6 Dynamic Positioning Transponder 6 Transponder19
Figure 3-7 Pressure Inverted Echo Sounder Transponder19
Modem 6 Transponder (Type 8307)20
Sensor Logging Transponder (Type 8308)20
Figure 3-8 Autonomous Monitoring Transponder20
Housing Labelling21
Top Label21
Bottom Label21
Figure 3-9 Sensor Logging Transponder21
Table 3-1 Type Number Identification22
Endcaps23
Transducer Endcap23
Figure 3-10 Transducer Endcap Internal Connectors23
Table 3-2 Address Range23
Sensor Endcap24
Figure 3-11 Example of a Sensor Endcap24
Connector25
Battery25
Battery Type25
Figure 3-12 Subconn MCBH8F Connector25
Battery Disconnect Fob26
Battery Replacement26
Figure 3-13 Battery Disconnect Fob26
Section 4 - Installation28
Introduction28
Pre-Use Checks28
Check the Pressure Relief Vent Valve28
Floatation28
(And Variants) Issue B328
Anchor Weights28
Strops29
Mounting Guidelines for Endcaps with an Inclinometer29
Figure 4-1 Example of Inclinometer Mounting Kit30
Figure 4-2 Example of Stab Mounting Kit31
Figure 4-3 Recommended Specification for Inclinometer Endcap Mounting Plate32
Section 5 - Deployment33
Introduction33
Lifting33
Deployment from Ship33
Recommended Method33
Additional Deployment Methods33
Figure 5-1 Rolling the Transponder off the Deck33
Figure 5-2 Lowered by Vessel Crane or A-Frame - Single Transponder Installation34
Figure 5-3 Lowered by Vessel Crane or A-Frame - Multiple Transponder Installation34
Figure 5-4 Acoustic Release Used as a Crane Hook35
Figure 5-5 Slip Hook with Integral Swivel36
Figure 5-6 ROV Grabs One Metre Loop of Rope36
Section 6 - Operation37
Introduction37
Operational Modes37
Responder Mode37
Operating Notes for External Power out37
Figure 6-1 Responder Input37
Modem38
Operating Notes for Inclinometer Variants38
Section 7 - Retrieval and Storage39
Introduction39
Retrieval Planning39
Retrieval from the Water39
After Retrieval39
Storage40
Table 7-1 Storage Conditions40
Section 8 - Maintenance41
Introduction41
Retrieval from the Water41
Cleaning41
Inspection41
Lubrication42
Subconn Connectors42
Endcap O-Rings42
Table 8-1 Lubricants42
Scheduled Maintenance and Recalibration43
Pressure Sensor Oil Top-Up44
Depth Sensor (Digiquartz®) Recalibration44
Table 8-2 Maintenance and Recalibration Schedule44
Pressure Relief Vent Valve45
Operating the Pressure Relief Vent Valve45
Battery Maintenance46
Checking the Battery Condition46
Disconnecting and Replacing the Battery46
Figure 8-1 Fitting the Bulkhead Plate49
Figure 8-2 Inspecting the Transducer Endcap49
Removal and Fitment of a Directional Transducer Endcap50
Directional Transducer Endcap Removal50
Figure 8-3 Removing the Protective Guard50
Figure 8-4 Removing the Guard and Bump Stop51
Figure 8-5 Removing Transducer Housing Using the Opening Tools51
Fitment of the Directional Transducer Endcap52
Figure 8-6 Cleaning the O-Ring Seals (Omni-Directional Shown for Reference)52
Figure 8-7 Refitting the Guard and Bump Stop53
Removal and Fitment of Omni-Directional Transducer Endcap54
Omni-Directional Transducer Endcap Removal54
Figure 8-8 Securing the Bump Stop and Guard54
Figure 8-9 Removing the Clamp Rings55
Figure 8-10 Removing the Rubber Bump Stop55
Figure 8-11 Removing Transducer Housing Using the Opening Tools56
Figure 8-12 Cleaning the O-Ring Seals56
Fitment of the Omni-Directional Transducer Endcap57
Removal and Fitment of the Sensor Endcap58
Sensor Endcap Removal58
Figure 8-13 Fitting Clamp Rings and Bumper Stop58
Figure 8-14 Securing Bump Stop to Clamp Rings58
Figure 8-15 Figure 0-13 Remove the Sensor Endcap59
Figure 8-16 Removing the Sensor Endcap60
Figure 8-17 Sensor Endcap and Chassis60
Figure 8-18 Disconnecting PL1 Connection from the Interface PCB Assembly61
Figure 8-19 Disconnecting PL2 Connection from the Interface PCB Assembly61
Figure 8-20 Disconnecting the Ribbon Cable from the Interface PCB Assembly62
Figure 8-21 Disconnecting the Sensor Endcap from the Main Chassis62
Sensor Endcap Fitment63
Figure 8-22 Abutting Chassis and Sensor Endcap64
Figure 8-23 Securing the Sensor Endcap to the Chassis64
Figure 8-24 Interface PCB Connections65
Figure 8-25 Inserting the Chassis into the Housing65
Figure 8-26 Fitting the Bulkhead Plate over the Pins68
Corrosion Removal69
Section 9 - Functional Test70
Introduction70
Test Equipment70
Terminal Lite70
Iwand Hand Test Device70
Operational Testing71
Figure 9-1 Compatt 6 Connected to the PC Using the Dual Serial Cable71
Connecting the Dual Serial Cable72
Figure 9-2 Dual Serial Cable72
Checking the Wideband Acoustics74
Checking the Sensor Measurements78
Checking the Release Mechanism80
Figure 9-3 Release Mechanism Fully Open81
Figure 9-4 Release Mechanism Fully Closed81
Figure 9-5 Release Mechanism Rotating Lock81
Figure 9-6 Release Test82
Figure 9-7 Manually Closing the Release Mechanism84
Creating a Test Report85
Figure 9-8 Transponder Test Report Pdf87
Section 10 - Firmware Update88
Introduction88
Firmware Update Procedure88
DAS Firmware Update91
Section 11 - Fault Diagnosis95
Introduction95
Fault Types95
Section 12 - Spares97
Introduction97
Recommended Spares97
Batteries97
Sonardyne Upgrades97
Miscellaneous Parts97
Cables98
Section 13 - Technical Specifications99
Mechanical - Compatt 6 Type 3111 with Release Endcap99
Mechanical - Mini Compatt 6 Type 313199
Mechanical - MIDI Compatt 6 Type 3141 with Release Endcap99
Mechanical - Maxi Compatt 6 Type 3141 with Release Endcap100
Battery Life100
Figure 13-1 Estimated Battery Life (Alkaline)100
Battery Life Estimator101
Figure 13-2 Estimated Battery Life (Standard Lithium)101
Figure 13-3 6G Battery Life Estimator App101
Figure 13-4 6G Battery Life Estimator App. QR Code101
Communication Port102
Acoustic102
Environmental102
Sensors102
Responder Input Trigger (Sync Input)103
Nett Upthrust104
Outline Drawings104
3,000 M Omni-Directional104
3,000 M MF Omni-Directional Aluminium Housings104
Figure 13-5 Type 830X-3111 (Standard Length 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)105
Figure 13-6 Type 830X-3121 (Maxi 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)106
Figure 13-7 Type 830X-3131 (Mini 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)107
Figure 13-8 Type 830X-3141 (MIDI 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)108
3,000 M MF Directional Aluminium Housings109
Figure 13-9 Type 830X-3113 (Standard Length 3,000 M MF Directional)109
Figure 13-10 Figure 0-10 Type 830X-3123 (Maxi 3,000 M MF Directional)110
Figure 13-11 Type 830X-3133 (Mini 3,000 M MF Directional)111
Figure 13-12 Type 830X-3143 (MIDI 3,000 M MF Directional)112
3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional Aluminium Housings113
Figure 13-13 Type 830X-3115 (Standard Length 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)113
Figure 13-14 Type 830X-3125 (Maxi 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)114
Figure 13-15 Type 830X-3135 (Mini 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)115
Figure 13-16 Type 830X-3145 (MIDI 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)116
3,000 M LMF Directional Aluminium Housings117
Figure 13-17 Type 830X-3116 (Standard Length 3,000 M LMF Directional)117
Figure 13-18 Type 830X-3126 (Maxi 3,000 M LMF Directional)118
Figure 13-19 Type 830X-3146 (MIDI 3,000 M LMF Directional)119
3,000 M MF Omni-Directional Super Duplex Housings120
Figure 13-20 Type 830X-3311 (Standard Length 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)120
Figure 13-21 Type 830X-3321 (Maxi 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)121
3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional Super Duplex Housings122
Figure 13-22 Type 830X-3315 (Standard Length 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)122
Figure 13-23 Type 830X-3325 (Maxi 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)123
5,000 M MF Omni-Directional Aluminium Housings124
Figure 13-24 Type 830X-5211 (Standard Length 5,000 M MF Omni-Directional)124
Figure 13-25 Type 830X-5221 (Maxi 5,000 M MF Omni-Directional)125
Figure 13-26 Type 830X-5241 (MIDI 5,000 M MF Omni-Directional)126
5,000 M MF Directional Aluminium Housings127
Figure 13-27 Type 830X-5213 (Standard Length 5,000 M MF Directional)127
Figure 13-28 Type 830X-5223 (Maxi 5,000 M MF Directional)128
Figure 13-29 Type 830X-5243 (MIDI 5,000 M MF Directional)129
Appendix A - Acoustic Positioning Methods130
Long Baseline (LBL)130
Hardware130
Principles130
Figure A-1 Typical LBL System130
Beacon Numbers131
Baseline Distance131
Calibration131
Short Baseline (SBL)131
Hardware131
Baseline Distances132
Principles132
Figure A-2 Typical SBL System132
Ultra-Short Baseline (USBL)133
Hardware133
Principles133
Figure A-3 Typical USBL System133
Long / Ultra-Short Baseline (L/USBL)134
Hardware134
Principles134
Non-Critical Operations134
Critical Operations134
Figure A-4 Typical L/USBL System134
Dual Operation135
Long-Short USBL (LSUSBL)135
Hardware135
Principles135
Appendix A - Basic Principles of Transponder Interrogation and Reply136
Transceivers137
Command and Telemetry Functions137
Communicating Via RS232137
Acoustic Navigation System Principles138
Definitions139

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Sonardyne UM-8300-Compatt 6 Specifications

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Type	Acoustic Transponder
Operating Temperature	-5°C to +40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Transducer Beam Width	Omnidirectional
Power Supply	Lithium battery pack

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