System Activation And Test; Activating And Testing The System On Deck - Klein 3000 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

injury may occur to the operator as a result of this action.
Review "General Rigging Notes and Cautions" on page 3-5 before performing the
following procedures.
Turn the system power off.
1.
2. If using a safety cable, disconnect the safety cable from the bail grip loop.
Remove the electrical tape securing the safety cable to the tow cable. Cable ties
fastening the safety cable to the cable hold-down clips on the towfish housing
may remain in place.
3. Double check that the TPU is off and grasp the body of each connector and gently
pull them apart. Do not pull on the wires to separate the connectors. Always hold
the body of the connectors. After separating the connectors, put a thin coating of
silicone grease on the rubber section of the connector pins.
4. Remove the retaining ring from the tow pin and withdraw the pin. Disengage the
tow cable shackle from the towfish or tow bracket. Replace the tow pin in the
hole in the tow bracket, and secure it with the retaining ring.
Refer to the current revision of the "SonarPro User Manual" (P/N 11210079)
before powering up.
3.6

System Activation and Test

The Series 3000 Sonar System should be activated and tested on deck and at sea
before starting an actual survey.
3.6.1
To activate and test the system on deck.
Turn on the GPS receiver (customer supplied), and let it acquire its location.
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2. Verify that the tow cable is connected to the TPU and the towfish.
3. Turn on the computer and wait for the Windows desktop to appear.
4. Turn on the TPU.
5. Open the front door of the TPU and verify that the
lights come on, and that they both turn off after approximately 45 seconds.
WARNING Power to the sonar system must be turned off prior to
connection or disconnection of the tow cable to either the towfish or the
TPU, as serious damage may occur to the sonar system electronics or

Activating and Testing the System on Deck

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