Kongsberg Simrad SY50 Replacement
Kongsberg Simrad SY50 Replacement

Kongsberg Simrad SY50 Replacement

Fish-finding sonar, transducer replacement
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Simrad SY50
Fish-finding sonar
Transducer replacement
The purpose of this publication is to provide the necessary information and
procedures for transducer replacement.
Additional end-user documents related to the SY50 transducer can be
found on our website. This includes publications that are translated
to other languages. Selected publications are also provided on IETM
(Interactive Electronic Technical Manual) formats.
• https://www.kongsberg.com/sy50
110-0003888/A
June 2022 © Kongsberg Maritime AS

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  • Page 1 Additional end-user documents related to the SY50 transducer can be found on our website. This includes publications that are translated to other languages. Selected publications are also provided on IETM (Interactive Electronic Technical Manual) formats. • https://www.kongsberg.com/sy50 110-0003888/A June 2022 © Kongsberg Maritime AS...
  • Page 2 Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation, use or maintenance of the equipment. Disclaimer Kongsberg Maritime AS endeavours to ensure that all information in this document is correct and fairly stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions. Support information If you require maintenance or repair, contact your local dealer.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Transducer replacement Table of contents ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION ............5 SIMRAD SY50 ................7 Transducer..........................7 Support information ........................ 8 REPLACING THE TRANSDUCER ..........11 General safety rules....................... 12 Personnel qualifications ......................13 Rules for transducer handling ....................13 Removing the transducer ...................... 15 Mounting the transducer .......................
  • Page 4 Simrad SY50 110-0003888/A...
  • Page 5: About This Publication

    ® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Simrad ® , SIMRAD ® the Simrad ® logo are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries. 110-0003888/A...
  • Page 6 Simrad SY50 Transducer replacement We want your feedback We always want to improve our products. We also want our end-user documentation to be comprehensive and relevant. You can help. Please provide comments, suggestions or constructive criticism to any of our support offices.
  • Page 7: Simrad Sy50

    Simrad SY50 Simrad SY50 Topics Transducer, page 7 Support information, page 8 Transducer The cylindrical transducer allows the sonar beam to provide a full 360 degrees coverage of the water volume. The horizontal beam can be tilted from –10 to +60 degrees.
  • Page 8: Support Information

    A list of all our offices and dealers is available on our website. You can also contact our main support office in Norway. Norway (main office) • : Kongsberg Maritime AS / Simrad Company name • : Strandpromenaden 50, N3190 Horten, Norway Address •...
  • Page 9 Telefax • www.kongsberg.com/simrad Website • simrad.france@simrad.com Email address • : Kongsberg Underwater Technology LLC (KUTL) / Simrad Fisheries Company name • : 19210 33rd Ave W, Suite A, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA Address • : +1 425 712 1136 Telephone •...
  • Page 10 Simrad SY50 Transducer replacement • www.kongsberg.com/simrad Website • simrad.asia@simrad.com Email address Korea • : Kongsberg Maritime Korea Ltd Company name • : #1101 Harbor Tower, 113-1, Nampodong 6-Ga, Jung-Gu, Busan 600-046, Korea Address • : +82 51 242 9933 Telephone •...
  • Page 11: Replacing The Transducer

    Replacing the transducer Replacing the transducer Topics General safety rules, page 12 Personnel qualifications, page 13 Rules for transducer handling, page 13 Removing the transducer, page 15 Mounting the transducer, page 18 C25 Transducer cable, page 21 110-0003888/A...
  • Page 12: General Safety Rules

    Simrad SY50 Transducer replacement General safety rules Safety is important. The safety precautions must be followed at all times during installation and maintenance work. WARNING The SY50 system operates on 24 VDC and/or 230 VAC (50/60 Hz). These voltages are...
  • Page 13: Personnel Qualifications

    Note Personnel who work with service, replacement of parts and/or corrective maintenance must be authorized by the Kongsberg Maritime support organization. Rules for transducer handling To secure long life and accurate results, the transducer must be handled correctly.
  • Page 14 The anti-fouling paint will reduce the acoustical performance of the transducer. The surface roughness of the transducer substrate and the thickness of the paint may also influence the performance. Kongsberg Maritime cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences of the anti-fouling paint.
  • Page 15: Removing The Transducer

    Replacing the transducer Removing the transducer The transducer is mounted under the transducer flange at the bottom of the transducer shaft. The transducer cable is placed inside the transducer shaft. Prerequisites The following specific tools and consumables are required for this task: •...
  • Page 16 Simrad SY50 Transducer replacement Open the Power Supply Unit. Disconnect the transducer cable. Tie a suitable rope to the end of the transducer cable. You need this rope to pull the new cable up through the transducer shaft. Disassemble the cable gland.
  • Page 17 A new O-ring is provided with the new transducer. Further requirements Return the faulty item to Kongsberg Maritime only if this is in agreement with our support department, our distributor or your local dealer. If no return agreement exist, the faulty item must be disposed of.
  • Page 18: Mounting The Transducer

    Simrad SY50 Transducer replacement All disposal of mechanical, electromechanical, electronic and chemical waste - including all types of batteries - must take place according to national and international rules and regulations. Observe the relevant Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations.
  • Page 19 Replacing the transducer Note The transducer body is fitted with self-locking threads. The internal thread provides a self-locking connection, which can be used repeatedly. For this reason it is not necessary to use any type of washers to secure the assembly. Procedure Install the O-ring.
  • Page 20 Simrad SY50 Transducer replacement Pull the transducer cable through the bushing, the washers, the rubber gasket and the packing nipple. See the illustration: O-ring (44.2 mm) (Part number: 540–096105) Packing nipple Washers (2) Rubber gasket Bushing Set screws (3) Transducer shaft Assemble the cable gland.
  • Page 21: C25 Transducer Cable

    Replacing the transducer C25 Transducer cable This cable is included in the delivery. The cable is physically connected to the transducer. The transducer cable is connected to the terminal block at the bottom of the Power Supply Unit. The Ethernet wires must be terminated in a RJ45 plug and connected to the Ethernet switch.
  • Page 22 Simrad SY50 Transducer replacement Index about offices online information ........5 support ............. 8 target audience ..........5 technical support .......... 8 this publication ..........5 online information about ............5 website ............. 5 connections transducer cable .......... 21 personnel qualifications ..........
  • Page 23 Index about ............5 purpose ............. 5 target audience ..........5 this user manual about ............5 purpose ............. 5 target audience ..........5 transducer mounting ..........18 removing ..........15 Rules for transducer handling ......13 Transducer description ..........7 transducer cable connections ..........
  • Page 24 ©2022 Kongsberg Maritime ISBN 978-82-8066-227-9...

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