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3100 SUB-BOTTOM PROFILER
Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E
0018997_REV_A
1/6/2017
EdgeTech
4 Little Brook Road
West Wareham, MA 02576
Tel: (508) 291-0057
Fax: (508) 291-2491
www.EdgeTech.com

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  • Page 1 3100 SUB-BOTTOM PROFILER Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E 0018997_REV_A 1/6/2017 EdgeTech 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham, MA 02576 Tel: (508) 291-0057 Fax: (508) 291-2491 www.EdgeTech.com...

  • Page 2: Figure

    The information, figures, and specifications in this manual are proprietary and are issued in strict confidence on condition that they not be copied, reprinted, or disclosed to a third party, either wholly or in part, without the prior, written consent of EdgeTech. Any reproduction of EdgeTech supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 3: Attention - Read This First

    ATTENTION – READ THIS FIRST! All personnel involved with the installation, operation, or maintenance of the equipment described in this document should read and understand the warnings and cautions provided below. CAUTION! This equipment contains devices that are extremely sensitive to static electricity.

  • Page 4: About This Document

    Please consult these documents for a complete understanding of the system. Liability EdgeTech assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this quick start guide or the equipment it documents. EdgeTech reserves the right to upgrade features of this equipment, and to make changes to this guide, without notice at any time.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ATTENTION – READ THIS FIRST! ......................iii ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ........................iv Liability ..............................iv Revision History ............................iv TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................... v SETUP ............................1-1 Topside Setup ..........................1-1 Towfish Assembly ........................1-1 ACTIVATION ..........................2-1 Powering Up the Topside and DISCOVER Software ..............2-1 DEPLOYMENT ........................3-1 QUICK GUIDE CHECKLIST ......................4-1...

  • Page 7: Setup

    1.1 Topside Setup To setup the topside: 1. Set up your Sub-Bottom Profiler system laptop and 3100 topside unit at a secure place. 2. Connect the AC or DC power cable to a power source. 3. Connect the ETHERNET cable to the laptop and 3100 topside.
  • Page 8 5. Attach the potted splice to the tow arm with tie wraps to prevent damage to the connector and splice (see 1-2). IGURE Figure 1-2 6. Once the towfish is assembled and the tow cable is attached to it, connect the tow cable to the topside. 3100 SUB-BOTTOM PROFILER 0018997_REV_A...

  • Page 9: Activation

    2.0 ACTIVATION After making all connections, the system is ready to be turned on and the DISCOVER Software may be started. See the 3100 Software Manual for operation details. 2.1 Powering Up the Topside and DISCOVER Software 1. Flip the topside Power switch on, and turn on the laptop if it is not already on.
  • Page 10 Figure 2-2 4. Press Sub-Bottom On icon (red & black) and verify that the waterfall is scrolling. Figure 2-3 5. In the sonar control dialog select a pulse from the Library. Figure 2-4: Towfish Control Tab 3100 SUB-BOTTOM PROFILER 0018997_REV_A...
  • Page 11 6. Set the Pulse Power to 100% 7. Set Ping Rate to 6 Hz. 8. Confirm that the Trigger Mode is set to Internal. 9. Confirm that the Acquire Initial depth and Depth are set to 0 meters. 10. Click the N button on the top of the DISCOVER GUI to Normalize the display gain. 11.

  • Page 13: Deployment

    3.0 DEPLOYMENT Points to be considered for deployment of towfish:  The towfish must be kept away from the propeller to ensure the integrity of both the equipment and the data. In shallow water deployments, it may be better to deploy from the side of the boat. ...
  • Page 14 NOTE: After recovery, always wash the towfish and cable with fresh water. Coat connector terminals with silicon grease and install dummy plug in wet end connectors. See the Hardware Manual for long-term storage and maintenance instructions. 3100 SUB-BOTTOM PROFILER 0018997_REV_A...

  • Page 15: Quick Guide Checklist

    12. Deploy the towfish and secure the tow rope to the boat ............. ☐ 13. Start the Sub-Bottom Transmission ....................☐ 14. Start Recording ..........................☐ NOTE: See the provided hardware and software manuals for full details on setup and operation. Contact EdgeTech Customer Service with any further questions or concerns.

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