Activating The Splashproof Tpu - Klein 3000 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Activating the Splashproof TPU

Activating the Splashproof TPU is similar to that of the rack mount TPU.
electronics, or both.
temperature climates, protect the towfish from direct exposure to the sun prior to and
during operation.
To activate the Splashproof TPU:
Connect the towfish cable to the TOWFISH connector of the TPU.
1.
Turn on the computer and wait for it to fully boot up.
2.
Switch the RUN/STAND BY switch to STAND BY.
3.
Switch the VAC/12 VDC switch to VAC to apply AC power to the TPU and
4.
power the wireless router; switch to 12 VDC to apply DC power. Refer to the
CAUTIONS on page 6-10.
Wait for the wireless network connection to establish communications with
5.
the computer.
Switch the RUN/STAND BY switch to RUN.
6.
The boot sequence will begin, and when completed, the CARRIER LOSS and
7.
LOCK LOSS indicators on the Demultiplexer board will turn off. These
indicators can be viewed through the view ports on the connector panel of the
TPU.
Activating the Splashproof TPU
SHOCK HAZARD Do not connect or disconnect the tow cable from the
towfish or the TPU when power is on. Failure to follow this practice may
result in personal injury and will damage the towfish or the TPU
CAUTION Serious damage to the towfish electronics may occur if the
towfish is operated on deck for periods longer than fifteen minutes.
Between periods of operation, let the sonar cool for fifteen minutes. In high
NOTE It is normal for a spark to occur when connecting the DC power
cable to a battery, as the inverter is being powered up.
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