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FIELD OF APPLICATION
AR6X1
SERIES ACOUSTIC RELEASES
SUMMARY
Operating manual for AR6X acoustic release
INTERNAL CIRCULATION
Department
R&D
Quality
EXTERNAL APPROVAL
Department
INTERNAL APPROVAL
Identification
Name
Date
Signature
IXSEA S.A.S.
Name
Nb. Of
copies
Name
Drafted by
P.F ADAM
Sept.1998
- Rue Rivoalon – Sainte-Anne du Portzic - 29200 BREST - FRANCE
Email : info@ixsea.com
http://www.ixsea.com
User Manual
AR6X1
SERIES ACOUSTIC RELEASES
EXTERNAL CIRCULATION
Company
1
1
Function
Checked by
Approuved by
UM–AR6X1
ED
1.1
Name
Date
Signature
Approuved by
DATE
06/11/02
Nb. Of
copies
1
1
Page
1/21

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  • Page 1 Function Date Signature INTERNAL APPROVAL Identification Drafted by Checked by Approuved by Approuved by Name P.F ADAM Date Sept.1998 Signature IXSEA S.A.S. Page - Rue Rivoalon – Sainte-Anne du Portzic - 29200 BREST - FRANCE Email : info@ixsea.com 1/21 http://www.ixsea.com...
  • Page 2 Sept. 1998 Resumption of T/1147/PG - NT93/015 – DP6500745 2002-11-06 Transfer to IXSEA-OCEANO format IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 2/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3. COMMAND OPERATIONS 3.1. ON/OFF Functions 3.2. Interrogation/Ranging 3.3. Release 4. SUB-ASSEMBLIES FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 3/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.
  • Page 4 Mooring Line Considerations 6.3. Deployment 6.4. Recovering the Acoustic Release 6.5. Preparation for Storage IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 4/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.
  • Page 5 7. APPENDICES 7.1. Overall Dimensions 7.2. Electronic Board IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 5/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 6: General Information

    6 = 6,000 M (operational) 8 = 8,000 M (operational) 9 = 10,000 M or more (operational) IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 6/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 7: Description Of The Acoustic Release

    - A user manual Upon request, IXSEA-OCEANO can provide with: - Floats - Flashes IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 7/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 8: Operational Characteristics

    - Maximum diameter: 160 mm - Weight in air: 16 kg - Weight in water: about 4 kg IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 8/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    - 8 pulse command, 10 ms pulse width, 100 ms pulse repetition rate (710 ms total duration). IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 9/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 10: Transmitter

    Do not change the type of cells without setting the AR_AL link on the PCB (refer to § 4.4). IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 10/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 11: Gearmotor Power Supply

    At the end of the release, a second pulse at F0 is transmitted. The motor rotation makes the hook free and open. IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 11/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 12: Sub-Assemblies Functional Description

    One oil filled transducer/top endplate with protective cage One endplate assembly with release hook and internal structure IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 12/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 13: 194-2003 Printed Circuit Board

    Time of release completion is about 3 to 4 seconds. Upon completion of release operation, a second transmit pulse at F0 is generated. IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 13/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 14: Transmit Power Section

    - Link AR_AL (PL25) must be: • Installed with alkaline cells, • Cut (open) with Lithium cells. IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 14/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    - Put upside down the AR 601 AP unit and proceed the same way to extrude the lower endplate/internal structure. IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 15/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 16: Ar 661 B1S

    - Extrude the transducer endplate from the housing tube. Disconnect the plastic connector. - Remove the endplate assembly and internal structure. IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 16/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 17: Battery Packs Replacement

    The neoprene boot should always be free of grease prior to immersion. Clean it with soapy solution. Do not use alcohol or petroleum based solvents. IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 17/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 18: Storage

    Upon completion of the release, verify that the AR 6X1 unit transmits a second execution pulse. IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 18/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 19: Mooring Line Considerations

    . The anchor weight in water should be at least 3 or 5 times the positive buoyancy fitted on the AR 6X1 line. IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 19/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 20: Deployment

    - Keep on ranging the unit with "INT-RANGE" code until the buoy is sighted. The range should IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 20/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

  • Page 21: Preparation For Storage

    AR 6X1 Layout 182-2002S Drafts (4 folio) 194-2003N AR 6X1 Bill of Materials (14 folio) IXSEA DATE UM-AR 6X1 PAGE 06/11/02 21/20 This document is the property of IXSEA and may not be reproduced or divulged without their prior written approval.

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