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3300 HULL MOUNT SYSTEM I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E L I N E S 0016695_REV_B JULY 2021 EdgeTech 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham, MA 02576 Tel: (508) 291-0057 Fax: (508) 291-2491 www.EdgeTech.com...
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The information, figures, and specifications in this manual are proprietary. They are issued in strict confidence on condition that they not be copied, reprinted, or disclosed to a third party, either wholly or in part, without the prior, written consent of EdgeTech. Any reproduction of EdgeTech supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited.
A TT ENTI ON – RE AD T HIS FI RST ! All personnel involved with the installation, operation, or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual should read and understand the warnings and cautions provided below. CAUTION! This equipment contains devices that are extremely sensitive to static electricity.
HA R DWA RE V AR IA TI ONS AN D COMPA TI BIL IT Y The 3300 Hull Mount System contains both standard and proprietary hardware. At times, EdgeTech may change the standard components due to their availability or performance improvements. Although the component manufacturers—along with their models and styles—may change from unit to unit,...
A BOUT T HIS DOCUM ENT We, the employees at EdgeTech, would like to thank you for purchasing the 3300 Hull Mount System. At EdgeTech, our policy is to provide high-quality, cost-effective products and support services that meet or exceed your requirements. We also strive to deliver them on time and continuously look for ways to improve them.
All equipment manufactured by EdgeTech is warranted against defective components and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment. Warranty repair will be done by EdgeTech free of charge. Shipping costs are to be borne by the customer. Malfunction due to improper use is not covered in the warranty, and EdgeTech disclaims any liability for consequential damage resulting from defects in the performance of the equipment.
Please refer to the RMA number on all documents and correspondences as well. All returned materials must be shipped prepaid. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted. However, EdgeTech will pay freight charges on materials going back to the customer after they have been evaluated and/or repaired. CAUTION!
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5. If the equipment is the property of EdgeTech (formerly EG&G Marine Instruments Division), please insure to full value. 6. Fax one invoice, packing list, and a copy of the airway bill to EdgeTech upon shipment. 3300 HULL MOUNT SYSTEM...
CU ST OMER SE RVI CE Customer service personnel at EdgeTech are always eager to hear from users of our products. Your feedback is welcome and is a valuable source of information to improve these products continually. Therefore we encourage you to contact EdgeTech Customer Service to offer any suggestions or to request...
USBL positioning systems, and bathymetric systems—that have become standards in the industry. EdgeTech has also consistently anticipated and responded to future needs through an active research and development program. Current efforts are focused on the application of cutting-edge CHIRP and acoustic technology.
T A BLE OF CONTE NTS ATTENTION – READ THIS FIRST! ......................iii HARDWARE VARIATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY .................. iv ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ........................v Purpose of this Document ........................v Liability ..............................v Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ......................... v WARRANTY STATEMENT ........................vi RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION ...................
OVE RVIE W EdgeTech’s 3300 Hull Mount system is supplied complete with all the necessary cables for installation. We recommend saving all packing materials and storing them in their original containers for future use. For protection, the system components should be stored in their shipping containers when not in use. Before each installation, the system components should be accounted for and inspected for damage The processor operates from a 120 VAC or 240 VAC (47 to 63 Hz) power source.
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Figure 1-1: Example System Diagram (4x4 Configuration)
S ON AR DESCR IP TI ONS The 3300-HM Hull Mount sub-bottom profiler system consists of the Deck Unit, Signal Cable, Interface Box, Spider Assembly, and Transducer Array. Each of these are described in detail in the sub-sections to follow.
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POWER COM 1-NAV ETHERNET 1 ETHERNET 2 TRIGGER IN COM 3 SUPPLY connector connector connector ports connector TRIGGER OUT connector Sonar data main I/O connector POWER AMP OUT TX1 indicator POWER AMP OUT ports TX2 indicator 12 VDC OUT TO PREAMP test point AC POWER input SEA CABLE...
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SYSTEM SYSTEM Drive Access panel indicator Power button connectors HARD DISK indicator READY indicators HARD DISK reset button POWER, BRIDGE & DATA indicators CH1 dial CH2 dial (defunct) (defunct) Figure 2-3: Deck Unit – Front Panel...
2.1.1 Processor A PC workstation containing a DSP board is mounted within the deck unit. The DSP board stores the transmitted waveform and the correlation filter and performs the correlation processing and spherical range correction. At periodic intervals, the DSP board sends the transmitted waveform to the D/A converter (via the DSP serial link).
D. DF1000 SHIELD (SUBSCAN ONLY) E. AMPLIFIER OUTPUT 1 F. DF1000 DATA (SUBSCAN ONLY) H. AMPLIFIER OUTPUT 2 J. PRE-AMPLIFIER INPUT CHANNEL A K. PRE-AMPLIFIER COMMON L. NC M. NC Figure 2-5: Topside Unit Deck Cable Plug (Female) Pinout 3300 HULL MOUNT SYSTEM 0016695_REV_B...
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1. AMPLIFIER OUTPUT 1 2. AMPLIFIER OUTPUT 2 3. PREAMP COMMON 4. PRE-AMPLIFIER SIGNAL 5. RS-232 DATA 6. +12 VDC 7. SEA GROUND 8. RS-232 COMMON Figure 2-6: Female Marshal Connector – 86-5FC (Deck Cable to Junction Box Connection) 1. AMPLIFIER OUTPUT 1 2.
2.3 Interface Box The interface box connects the topside to the transducer's array. It contains a pre-amp, a matching transformer, and the T/R switch. See Figure 2-9 below for a photograph of the box. In addition, an assembling drawing and a wiring diagram of the Interface Box are provided in Figure 2-10 Figure 2-11).
2-10 2.3.1 Physical Specifications The physical specifications for the Interface Box are: COMPONENT DIMENSIONS WxDxH (cm) WEIGHT (kg) Interface Box 18 x 18 x 12 Table 2-2: Physical Specifications of Interface Box 3300 HULL MOUNT SYSTEM 0016695_REV_B...
2.4 Spider & Transducer Arrays EdgeTech manufactures wideband sub-bottom profiler transducers that may be placed in the hull of a vessel. The transducers have a good frequency response from 2 kHz to 16 kHz. The proposed 4 x 4 array has a beamwidth of 20 degrees at 6.0 kHz center frequency.
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18 cm high by 18 cm wide by 12 cm deep. A 75-meter deck cable (50, 60, 75 meters in length based on system purchase) connects the interface box to the Deck Unit. 3300 HULL MOUNT SYSTEM 0016695_REV_B...
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2-15 Figure 2-12: Spider Box (Connects to Interface Box and Individual Transducers) Figure 2-13: Transducer...
Single Transducer Drawing • 2x2 Transducer Configuration System and Technical Drawings • 3x3 Transducer Configuration System and Technical Drawings • 4x4 Transducer Configuration System and Technical Drawings • 5x5 Transducer Configuration System and Technical Drawings 3300 HULL MOUNT SYSTEM 0016695_REV_B...
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