Appendix C: Compass Calibration; C.1 Overview; C.2 Required Items; C.3 Procedure - Klein 4900 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

APPENDIX C: C
This appendix provides the procedure for calibrating the 14106073 MTI3
compass.

C.1 Overview

In this procedure SonarPro is used to control a calibration procedure once the
compass is completely installed in the towfish. The procedure may be performed
in the factory or in the field.

C.2 Required Items

The following items are required for the compass calibration:
• Towfish with MTI3 compass installed.
• PC with SonarPro 14.1 or 14.2 installed.
• The TPU Updater software must be available (it is normally
installed as a part of the SonarPro installation).
• An SP-III or Rack Mount TPU to provide power and
communications between SonarPro and the towfish.

C.3 Procedure

Connect the PC to the TPU using an Ethernet cable.
1.
2. Connect the
3. Turn on the
4. Start SonarPro and connect to
5. Open the Towfish Setup window.
6. Select the Towfish Diagnostics tab.
7. Enter the following command to set up the serial uplink
$SI:AMC5
8. Enter the following command to set up the serial downlink
$SI:MC5
OMPASS
TPU to the towfish.
TPU and allow it to establish communication with the towfish.
the TPU as the master.
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