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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 Kongsberg Maritime’s...
MAINTENANCE ..............23 Charging the battery (on-deck) ..................24 ® Lubricating SubConn connectors...................25 Battery charger status and troubleshooting..............25 SPARE PARTS ................ 27 cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti spare part ................28 Battery charger spare part ....................28 Adapter cable spare part....................28 ON/OFF plug spare part....................28 436538/B...
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TTC 10 spare part ......................29 Test and configuration cable (TTC to MiniS) spare part ..........29 Test and configuration cable (PC to MiniS) spare part ............29 DRAWING FILE..............30 cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti dimensions................31 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........32 Performance specifications ....................33 Weights and outline dimensions ..................34 Power requirements ......................34...
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. HiPAP ® is a registered trademark of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries. ® cNODE is a registered trademark of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries.
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti System description cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti is a family of transponders for underwater positioning and data links, and operates with HiPAP and cPAP transceivers. cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti is designed to be a very versatile system with many interchangeable parts.
The transponder test and configuration unit is designed for on deck testing and configuration of the transponders. The TTC can test all Kongsberg Transponder low frequency channels, Cymbal and FSK. It can also test telemetry Transponders with internal and external sensors.
Should you need technical support for your cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti system you must contact a Kongsberg Maritime office. A list of all our offices is available on our website. You can also contact our main support office in Norway.
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual General acoustic considerations Take this information into consideration when deploying the transponders. Acoustic range The term depth rating should not be confused with the term acoustic range. The acoustic range is dependent on many factors, and some of the factors are outside the control of the user.
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General acoustic considerations Sound velocity and ray bending Changes in sound velocity through the water column caused by changes in the water temperature and/or salinity can bend the acoustic signal and make it impossible to reach the vessel. 436538/B...
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual Getting started Topics Turning on the transponder, page 13 Connecting the transponder to external power and responder signals, page 13 Changing between responder and transponder mode, page 14 Turning on the TTC, page 15...
Getting started Turning on the transponder The transponder is designed for operation in water only. The transponder may be operated in air for test purposes over a short period of time. Prerequisites The transponder must be charged before use. Procedure Grease the connector with Molykote 44 Medium or equivalent grease.
The transponder must be charged before use. By default when the cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti is turned on it is in transponder mode. The signal input for the responder function must be between 2 and 6 ms with a positive pulse of 5 to 24 V.
Getting started Turning on the TTC Use the Transponder Test and Configuration unit to check that the transponder is ready for use. Procedure Open the suitcase. Turn on the main power switch to start the program. This takes approximately 1.5 minutes. Acoustic test Test the transponder acoustics to make sure it is functioning..
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual Pre-deployment checks Before deploying the transponder, it is important to do the following checks to make sure the operation goes smoothly. Context It is recommended to test the transponder with the Test and Configuration unit (TTC) to make sure it is working properly before operation.
Getting started Recovering the transponder It is important to perform these recovery checks after every operation. Procedure Wash the unit thoroughly in warm fresh water to dissolve any salt deposits and clean off any sand or silt. As an extra precaution, it is recommended that the unit is left to soak in fresh water to allow salt to dissolve and diffuse from hard-to-reach areas, such as crevices between mating parts.
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual Cable layout and interconnections Topics Interconnections, page 19 Interconnections for on-deck charging, page 19 Interconnections without external power supply, page 20 Interconnections with external power supply, page 20 Configuration or power connector pinout, page 21...
Cable layout and interconnections Interconnections Interconnections for on-deck charging For on-deck charging, use the cNODE battery charger only. 436538/B...
Cable layout and interconnections Configuration or power connector pinout The external connector is for configuration, responder function, on/off function and charging. This is the pin configuration for a male connector, as seen towards the connector (face view). Pin 1, 2 and 3 is for configuration. Pin 4 and 5 is for responder function.
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual Operating procedures The transponder is operated from the HiPAP operator station APOS. • Refer to APOS online help for descriptions. 436538/B...
Follow the charging procedure carefully. Prerequisites Caution Equalize the temperature of the cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti to between 10 °C and 40 °C before charging it. For on-deck charging, use the cNODE battery charger only. Never charge the battery unattended.
• Failure in charger/transponder to mains (110 or 220 Vac). connection If the LED indicator is still • Charger might be faulty flashing red: Charger might be faulty Contact your local Kongsberg Maritime office. 436538/B...
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MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual LED indicator What it means How to fix this Steady red • The battery temperature • Let the unit warm up or might be outside the charging cool down to an ambient specification temperature of 10 °C to 40 °C before charging.
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti spare part • : MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Part name • : 436500 Part number Battery charger spare part • : cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti battery Part name charger • : 404199...
Spare parts Interface cable spare part • : Interface cable with locking sleeve Part name • : 424207 Part number TTC 10 spare part • : TTC 10 (Transponder Test and Configuration unit) Part name • : 463018 Part number Test and configuration cable (TTC to MiniS) spare part •...
Technical specifications Performance specifications These performance specifications summarize the main functional and operational characteristics of the system. MiniS 1.11-50V Ti • : 11500 m Depth rating • : 13000 m Operating range • : 12 kHz Operating frequency • : 5 - 25 V positive logic pulse (2 - 6 ms) Responder trigger signal •...
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual Weights and outline dimensions These weights and outline dimension characteristics summarize the physical properties of the system. Weight in Model Height Diameter Weight in air water MiniS 1.11-50V Ti 418 mm 194 mm 20 kg...
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual SECTION 1: Identification The specification describes the technical parameters for the battery. The cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti contains a custom made 58 Wh Li-Ion battery. • Product name: cNODE MiniS Battery • Part number: 396782 •...
Battery safety • Internal short circuit — Internal short circuit in a cell. Destruction of the separator can cause a short circuit between the anode and cathode. Thermal runaway and fire is possible. • Water ingress — Internal pressure, thermal runway and chemical reactions may be the consequence.
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual • : The chemicals are eye irritant. Flush immediately with a lot of clear tepid Eye contact water for at least 15 minutes. • : Exposure to the chemicals may cause tissue damage to throat and Ingestion gastro/respiratory tract if swallowed.
Battery safety dispose of it according to relevant regulations. Scrub the area with detergent and water; collect all contaminated water for proper disposal. SECTION 7: Handling and storage Do not open, disassemble, crush or burn the battery. Do not expose the battery to water, sea water or other high-conductivity liquids. Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse.
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual For additional information about the cells inside the sealed battery pack, see the safety data sheet provided by the cell manufacturer. Cell manufacturer • : Lithium Werks Manufacturer • https://lithiumwerks.com/ Manufacturer’s website SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity The battery is stable.
If the battery is shipped separately, the prevailing national regulations that apply are: UN 3480 PI 965 Section IB, Miscellaneous (Lithium Ion battery). For all shipments – cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti and separate batteries –, use lithium battery handling label as specified in the additional requirement of Section II of packing instructions 965, 966 and 967.
MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual SECTION 15: Regulatory information Not applicable. SECTION 16: Other information The battery manufacturers’ safety data sheets are available on their websites. • Lithium Werks: https://lithiumwerks.com 436538/B...
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Index Index 404199 signal pin number ........21 battery charger ........... 28 424207 interface cable ..........29 424208 deployment on/off plug ..........28 description ..........16 424209 description adapter............. 28 battery charger ..........8 deployment ..........16 naming ............. 7 recovery checks ..........
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MiniS 1.11-50V Ti Instruction Manual lubricating recovery underwater connector ........25 description ..........17 registered trademarks........5 requirements power ............34 responder maintenance connecting the pigtail to the external power battery charger ........... 25 supply ............ 13 responder mode ..........14 naming description ..........
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Index overview ........... 8 purpose ............. 8 Turning on the cNODE MiniS 1.11-50V Ti system............13 underwater connector lubricating..........25 vessel system about ............10 website document downloads ........5 weight technical specifications........34 436538/B...
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