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- Page 1 CHIRP 3200 SERIES USER MANUAL D101-05530 Revision 1 Knudsen Engineering Limited 10 Industrial Road Perth, Ontario, Canada K7H 3P2 Phone: 613-267-1165 Fax: 613-267-7085 www.knudsenengineering.com info@knudsenengineering.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............3 About this manual . -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION About this manual This manual describes the basic setup and operation of the Chirp 3200 Series Echosounder and includes the 3200, 3202, and Chirp 3204. For more detailed operation of the SounderSuite software package please download the Software User’s Manual from the website listed below. -
Page 4: Description
System Overview The Chirp 3200 Series Echosounder can be configured with up to four channels (Chirp 3204) with two of the channels capable of up to 2kW of output power and two capable of up to 1kW of output power. -
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION The Chirp 3200 Series Echosounder is housed in a standard 3U rack case. It can be installed to the rack using the provided mounting holes on the front panel (dimensions shown below). It is also recommended to use rack supports, especially with the Chirp 3204 Quad Channel system. -
Page 6: Connector Panel Overview
Connector Panel Overview The image below shows the connector panel located on the rear of the Chirp 3200 Series Echosounder. This image is for a Chirp 3202 Dual Channel system with the possible expansion ports to upgrade to a Chirp 3204 Quad Channel system. -
Page 7: System Connection
The majority of the transducers that are sold by Knudsen Engineering Limited have the option to be purchased with a mounting adapter. -
Page 8: Sea Chest
3.5.3 Sea Chest Another permanent means of transducer installation in using a sea chest. The chest is located on the inside of the hull and the transducer transmits and receives either through the hull itself or through an acoustic window. The sea chest will need to be filled with water and may need a stand pipe to provide proper pressure to the transducer to avoid cavitation. -
Page 9: System Operation
SYSTEM OPERATION Your PC will automatically recognize the Chirp 3200 upon power up. The SounderSuite installation CD will have installed applications shortcuts to the desktop of the PC. The EchoControl Server application needs to be started first and once running a “K” will appear in the task bar. After the EchoControl Server is running the EchoControl Client application can be started. -
Page 10: Deep Water Hints
Power Indicator is Off Confirm proper input voltage applied to echosounder. If the input is okay then connect to PC to confirm operation. It may be that the LED has failed. If problem continues, contact Knudsen Engineering Limited. No Output to Transducer Confirm that the proper transducer has been connected to the echosounder. -
Page 11: Cable Connections
CABLE CONNECTIONS Input Power Pin L - Line Pin N - Neutral Pin G - Ground Transmit Output Pin A: Out + Pin B: Shield Pin C: Out - Mating Cable End Manufacturer: AMPHENOL Part Number: MS3476W12-3P Front View Pin 1: Power Pin 2: Data + Pin 3: Data - Pin 4: Shield...
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