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3.4.2 Connecting and Attaching the Tow Cable to the Towfish
Please refer to the system manuals of the towfish you've purchased for instructions on connecting the
tow cable to the towfish. These manuals can be found online in the EdgeTech website
Further assistance can also be found by contacting
3.4.3 Connecting the Tow Cable to the Starmux IV
WARNING!
before connecting it to the towfish. Injury or death can occur if the
exposed connector on the tow cable is energized. Always connect the tow
cable to the towfish first.
The tow cable connector is connected to the Sea Cable Connector on the rear panel of the Starmux IV.
3.4.4 Connecting a FSK Trigger
The Starmux IV comes standard with a FSK (Frequency Shift Keyed) Trigger BNC connection on the rear
panel, which connects with a USBL (Ultra-Short Baseline Beacon) navigation and positioning system like
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towfish and sonar deployment and configuration decisions. This trigger does not directly control the sonar
subsystems in any way. The triggering pulse must be set at a ten-millisecond pulse rate or greater, or the
trigger will not work. Please check the
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Figure 3-6: Starmux IV Rear Panel Tow Cable Connector
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