2.2 8012M Transducer
The 8012M is the Transducer in the system. This transducer is used to communicate commands sent from
the 8011M Deck Unit to EdgeTech or other manufacturers' equipment.
2.2.1 8012M Transducer Mechanical Specifications
SPECIFICATION
Acoustic frequency
Beam pattern
Cable length
Weight in air
Size
2.2.2 Serial Cable Pin Out
2.2.3 Auxiliary Cable Pin Out
PIN
DESCRIPTION
Pin 1
Ground
Pin 2
TX transmit envelope goes negative at the beginning of the transmit pulse.
Pin 3
Detect goes high on detecting a valid reply pulse. This signal is delayed by 11 milliseconds from the
actual detection.
Pin 4
Trigger If the deck unit is in the ranging mode. A positive edge in on this pin will initiate a ranging
operation.
The auxiliary port is 5-volt logic.
VALUE
7.5 to 15 kHz
Omni-directional in the lower hemisphere
67 meters (220 feet)
10 kg (22 lbs) including cable
Diameter 11.4 cm (4.5 in); height 10 cm (4.0 in)
Table 2-2: 8012M Transducer Mechanical Specifications
DB9
DB9 pin 2
DB9 pin 3
DB9 pin 5
Table 2-3: Serial Cable Pin Out Descriptions
Table 2-4: Auxiliary Cable Pin Out Descriptions
AMP
AMP pin 8
AMP pin 7
AMP pin 2
2-5