Chapter 4: Maintenance And Troubleshooting; General Maintenance Recommendations - Klein 5000 V2 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

CHAPTER 4: M
This chapter provides instructions on how to perform maintenance and
troubleshooting of the Series 5000 V2 Sonar System and includes guides for
taking care of the equipment on a daily, weekly, and long term basis. In addition,
instructions are provided on how to replace the fixed tail cone assembly and
remove, install and test the towfish electronics.
sonar towfish have 1500 volts. You should familiarize yourself with the location of
these voltages before you attempt any troubleshooting. Failure to observe these
warnings could result in injuries to personnel.
towfish from direct exposure to the sun prior to and during operation in high
temperature climates.
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General Maintenance Recommendations

Equipment used at sea is subjected to severe environmental and handling
conditions. While the Series 5000 V2 Sonar System is designed to operate in such
conditions, a certain amount of routine maintenance is necessary to ensure trouble
free, long term operation.
Keep a maintenance log. This provides assistance in tracking what has or has not
been done with the system. A log is useful when tracking problems, if they do
occur, and is especially important if more than one TPU, SonarPro Workstation or
towfish is used in a large survey operation. Inventory the system, related spares
and accessories carefully. Record the serial numbers of the major components.
Store the shipping boxes in a safe place so they can be reused when needed. A
small amount of regular maintenance and care makes the critical difference in a
successful field operation. The following pages contain the recommended routine
checking and maintenance schedules for a daily, weekly, and long term basis.
AINTENANCE AND
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ROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING Klein Marine Systems, Inc. recommends all troubleshooting be
done by a trained technician. Some circuits in the Sonar Transceiver and
Processing Unit have voltages as high as 240 volts, and some circuits in the
CAUTION Serious damage to the sonar electronics may occur if the sonar
towfish is operated out of the water for periods longer than 15 minutes. Let
the sonar cool 15 minutes or longer between operations. Protect the sonar
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