Tow Cables; Optional Equipment; Magnetometer; Figure 1-3: Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable - Edgetech 2000-TVD User Hardware Manual

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1.2.4

Tow Cables

Both Kevlar reinforced and armored tow
cables are available separately, terminated at
both ends, or just at the towfish end. The tow
cables are used to connect to and tow the
towfish. A Kevlar reinforced tow cable is
F 1-3. Both cable types include a
shown
IGURE
single conductor and a shield. They also
include an MCIL6F female wet pluggable
connector on the towfish end. At the topside
end, the Kevlar reinforced tow cables include
an MCIL4M connector for connecting to the
STARMUX III. The armored tow cables include
either an MCIL4M male wet-pluggable
connector or an open termination for
connection to the slip rings of a winch. A cable
grip is also included for attaching the tow
cable to the tow bridle of the towfish.
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Optional Equipment

Optional equipment that can be installed and used with a 2000-TVD system include the following:
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Magnetometer

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Pressure sensor
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Power loss pinger
•
Responder
NOTE: The option connector provides 27 VDC @ 1 A maximum.
1.3.1 Magnetometer
A magnetometer can be user specified or supplied and is available from several manufacturers.
2000-TVD COMBINED SONAR

Figure 1-3: Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable

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