Storage; Recommended Spares; Restoring The Operating System To The Hard Drive; Disassembling And Reassembling The Towfish - Edgetech 2000-TVD User Hardware Manual

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NOTE: Remember to always install dummy connectors on the connectors
of the tow cable and the towfish tow cable connector.
5.1.3

Storage

When not in use, all the components of the 2000 Series Combined Side Scan Sonar and Sub-Bottom
Profiling System should be packed in their original shipping containers in the same manner in which they
were originally shipped and stored in a dry area.
5.1.4

Recommended Spares

Spares, such as circuit boards, power supplies, cables, and other critical items should be purchased at the
same time as the system is purchased, as some original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components may
change. All spares are optional. For a list of recommended spares at the time of the system purchase,
contact EdgeTech sales.
5.2

Restoring the Operating System to the Hard Drive

The Topside Computer contains a 160-GB hard drive for both the operating system and the application
software. A separate 1-TB hard drive is also included for data recording. An image file of the 160-GB hard
drive is provided on a USB3 flash drive. This USB3 flash drive can be used to completely restore the 160-
GB hard drive to its original shipped factory configuration in the unlikely event of its failure (see
RESTORE).
5.3

Disassembling and Reassembling the Towfish

The procedures below describe how to disassemble and reassemble the towfish to access and remove
the electronics chassis. The tools required are a 9/16-inch wrench, a 7/16-inch wrench and a ½-inch
Allen key.
WARNING!
the towfish. Turn off both the Topside Computer and the STARMUX III
and disconnect the tow cable before disassembling the towfish.
To disassemble the tow vehicle:
1. Place the tow vehicle on a clean, dry, flat surface.
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