Connecting And Attaching The Tow Cable To The Towfish; Connecting The Tow Cable To The Starmux Iv; Connecting A Fsk Trigger; Figure 3-6: Starmux Iv Rear Panel Tow Cable Connector - Edgetech STARMUX IV User Hardware Manual

3.4.2 Connecting and Attaching the Tow Cable to the Towfish

Please refer to your specific towfish system manual for instructions on connecting the tow cable to the
towfish. These manuals can be found online in the EdgeTech website
can also be found by contacting

3.4.3 Connecting the Tow Cable to the Starmux IV

WARNING!
before connecting it to the towfish. Injury or death can occur if the
exposed connector on the tow cable is energized. Always connect the tow
cable to the towfish first.
The tow cable connector is connected to the Sea Cable Connector on the rear panel of the Starmux IV.

3.4.4 Connecting a FSK Trigger

The Starmux IV comes standard with a FSK (Frequency Shift Keyed) Trigger BNC connection on the rear
panel, which is typically connected to a USBL (Ultra-Short Baseline Beacon) navigation and positioning
system like the E
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precise position of the towfish. This trigger does not directly control the sonar subsystems in any way. The
triggering pulse width must be set to a minimum of 10ms for proper transmission and detection. The
trigger rate has been tested to a upper limit of 50Hz. Please check the
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Do not connect the tow cable to the topside processor

Figure 3-6: Starmux IV Rear Panel Tow Cable Connector

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