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- Page 1 MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON U S E R H A R D W A R E M A N U A L 0014296_REV_B December 2014 EdgeTech 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham, MA 02576 Tel: (508) 291-0057 Fax: (508) 291-2491 www.EdgeTech.com...
- Page 2 The information, figures, and specifications in this manual are proprietary and are issued in strict confidence on condition that they not be copied, reprinted, or disclosed to a third party, either wholly or in part, without the prior, written consent of EdgeTech. Any reproduction of EdgeTech supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited.
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Page 3: Attention - Read This First
ATTENTION – READ THIS FIRST! All personnel involved with the installation, operation, or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual should read and understand the warnings and cautions provided below. CAUTION! This equipment contains devices that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. -
Page 4: Hardware Variations And Compatibility
EdgeTech will make every effort to see that replacement components are interchangeable and use the same software drivers (if applicable). At times, however, direct replacements may not exist. When this happens, EdgeTech will provide the necessary drivers with the replacement part, if applicable. -
Page 5: About This Document
Purpose of this Manual The purpose of this manual is to provide the user with information on the setup and use of EdgeTech’s MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON. Although this manual encompasses the latest operational features of the MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON, some features may be periodically upgraded. Therefore, the information in this manual is subject to change and should be used for reference only. -
Page 6: Warranty Statement
All equipment manufactured by EdgeTech is warranted against defective components and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment. Warranty repair will be done by EdgeTech free of charge. Shipping costs are to be borne by the customer. Malfunction due to improper use is not covered in the warranty, and EdgeTech disclaims any liability for consequential damage resulting from defects in the performance of the equipment. -
Page 7: Returned Material Authorization
RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION Prior to returning any equipment to EdgeTech, a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained. The RMA will help us identify your equipment when it arrives at our receiving dock and track the equipment while it is at our facility. The material should be shipped to the address provided in the EdgeTech Customer Service section. - Page 8 5. If the equipment is the property of EdgeTech (formerly EG&G Marine Instruments Division), please insure for full value. 6. Fax one invoice, packing list, and a copy of the airway bill to EdgeTech upon shipment. MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON 0014296_REV_B...
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Page 9: Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer service personnel at EdgeTech are always eager to hear from users of our products. Your feedback is welcome, and is a valuable source of information which we use to continually improve these products. Therefore we encourage you to contact EdgeTech Customer Service to offer any suggestions or... -
Page 10: Company Background
USBL positioning systems, and bathymetric systems—that have become standards in the industry. EdgeTech has also consistently anticipated and responded to future needs through an active research and development program. Current efforts are focused on the application of cutting-edge CHIRP and acoustic technology. -
Page 11: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ATTENTION – READ THIS FIRST! ......................iii HARDWARE VARIATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY .................. iv ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ........................v Purpose of this Manual ..........................v Liability ..............................v Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ......................... v WARRANTY STATEMENT ........................vi RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION ................... - Page 12 Power Considerations ......................3-8 3.2.1.1 External Power Sources ..................... 3-8 3.2.1.2 Battery Charging ......................3-9 3.2.2 Activation ..........................3-9 3.2.3 Transponder Checks ......................3-10 3.2.4 Mounting ..........................3-11 3.3 Post Deployment ........................3-11 APPENDIX A: DIAGRAMS ......................A-1 MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON 0014296_REV_B...
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Page 13: List Of Figures & Tables
xiii LIST OF FIGURES & TABLES Figure 1-1: 4380 Multi-Beacon with Remote Directional Transducer Option ........... 1-1 Figure 3-1: LPBH9M Connector Pin-Outs, Looking at the Connector Face on the Beacon ....... 3-6 Figure 3-2: On/Off Configurations ......................3-10 Figure A-1: Model 4325A Faired Omni-Directional Transducer ..............A-2 Figure A-2: 4380 Bulkhead Wiring Diagram .................... -
Page 15: Section 1: Overview
SECTION 1: OVERVIEW The model 4380 series multi-beacons are general purpose acoustic targets that can be used as transponders, responders, or timed pingers. The 4380 series Multi-Beacons are extremely flexible, and can be user-configured in the field to accommodate a wide variety of mission requirements. The 4380 series multi-beacons use an externally-accessible serial port, allowing the end user to quickly adapt the beacon to meet their tracking needs. -
Page 16: Options
Integral +/- 30 degree directional transducer. Remote Omni direction transducer. Remote +/- 30 degree directional transducer. Remote faired Omni transducer. Remote directional transducer (for use on towed bodies). A variety of different pressure transducer ranges. MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON 0014296_REV_B... -
Page 17: Section 2: Specifications
SECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Mechanical Length: 18.75” (47.6 cm) Diameter: 2.86” (7.26 cm) Weight in air: 5.96 lb. (2.7 Kg.) Weight in water: 1.67 lb. (0.76 Kg.) Exposed materials: 6061 Aluminum, hard coat anodized Polyurethane Buna-N Kynar Closure type: Kynar closure strip Interface Connector: (1) 9 pin SubConn low profile right angle connector. -
Page 18: Transmitter
10 ms for PRN coded replies Reply frequency: PRN codes 45, 51, 57, 67, 73, 75 Frequency band: 21 – 28 KHz User programmable Electrical Power: 150 Watts nominal for an omni-directional multi-beacon 200 Watts nominal for a directional multi-beacon MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON 0014296_REV_B... -
Page 19: Transducer
2.5 Transducer Mounting: End cap Free Beam Pattern: Hemispherical for Omni-directional ± 30° from vertical for Directional Tuning: Factory optimized for 21 – 28 KHz. 2.6 Responder Operation Logic Input Key: 5v TTL input, optically isolated, Responder Turn Around Delay: 1 millisecond Responder mode: Responder trigger locks out the transponder function for... -
Page 21: Section 3: Setup And Activation
SECTION 3: SETUP AND ACTIVATION This section describes how to configure and activate the 4380 multi-beacon. 3.1 Pre-deployment The following sub-sections describe considerations and setup before deploying the unit. 3.1.1 Calculating the Duration of Deployment Before deploying the unit, use these calculations in order to figure out the amount of battery life available for the mission: The Lithium Ion battery packs, when fully charged and in fresh condition, provide 30 Watt-hours of energy (2.0 A-Hr). -
Page 22: Configuring The Unit
Serial Port Operation The 4380 series multi-beacons are equipped with a serial port connection that can be used to configure the beacon. The serial port is available external to the beacon through the RS232 connection on the MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON 0014296_REV_B... -
Page 23: Connecting To The Beacon
The beacon will send the user a text block that includes its firmware version, serial number, and operational setting. An example is listed below: EdgeTech model 4380 transponder Firmware ver. 1.00... -
Page 24: Interrogation Frequencies
3.1.2.5 Reply Pulses A library of reply pulses that can be loaded into the 4380 are available from EdgeTech. The user has the option of defining any pulse as either a Navigation or Telemetry reply. The available reply pulse waveforms include a series of 1.5mS long CW pulses and series of 10mS long, PRN encoded pulses. -
Page 25: Auxiliary Telemetry
To load a telemetry waveform the user must connect to the serial port, type the command LWTEL, go to the FILE drop down menu and select SEND FILE, and select the waveform to be loaded. 3.1.2.9 Auxiliary Telemetry Auxiliary telemetry is very similar to pressure telemetry. The difference being that instead of measuring pressure, the delay is based on an analog signal supplied by an external sensor. -
Page 26: Transponder Lockout
Selects high output power. BATT Displays current battery status SAVE Saves the changes to the beacons settings. The user must to save any changes made to the beacons configuration. Queries the beacon causing it to send its configuration settings. MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON 0014296_REV_B... -
Page 27: Physical Checks
3.1.4 Physical Checks Perform the following prior to deployment: 1. Charge the battery fully. WARNING! Whenever charging the batteries, remove the Kynar closure strip and purge plug. If any venting should occur, the end cap will push back, allowing the venting to occur harmlessly. Be sure to reinstall the Kynar closure strip and the purge plug prior to deployment. - Page 28 If using an umbilical cable, check that the 4380 system is correctly wired. Refer to drawing Figure A-1Figure A-1 and the illustration below: Figure 3-1: LPBH9M Connector Pin-Outs, Looking at the Connector Face on the Beacon MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON 0014296_REV_B...
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Page 29: Leak Detection And Condensation Prevention
The pins in Figure 3-1 are as follows: 1. External power in, 24 – 55 v @ 1 amp 2. Ground 3. Auxiliary power out 4. Auxiliary signal in, 0 – 5 v, with respect to Gnd. (pins 2 or 9) 5. -
Page 30: Deployment
24 to 55 VDC source capable of sourcing 1.0 Amp. When connected this way, the Lithium ION battery will be periodically topped off by the charge management circuitry in the beacon. See Figure A-3 for proper connections. MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON 0014296_REV_B... -
Page 31: Battery Charging
The Lithium ION battery packs used in the 4380 beacons have an integrated battery protection PCB in them. This protection circuit prevents over charge and over discharge. Spare or replacement battery packs are available from EdgeTech if necessary. A properly maintained Li- ION battery will provide several hundred charge/discharge cycles before replacement is necessary. -
Page 32: Transponder Checks
4380 Interrogation Frequency) 2. The 4380 will receive the transmitters signal; wait the user-determined Turn-around Time; and then send out an acoustic reply. Depending on the tester, the user may hear a click from the MODEL 4380 MULTIBEACON 0014296_REV_B... -
Page 33: Mounting
3-11 beacon. If a click was not heard, place a hand on the transducer head so as to feel the beacon reply. To test the transponder: 1. Connect the oscilloscope to a wire wrapped around the 4380 projector transducer or the 4325/4335 remote transducer. -
Page 35: Appendix A: Diagrams
Figure A-1: Model 4325A Faired Omni-Directional Transducer Figure A-2: 4380 Bulkhead Wiring Diagram Figure A-3: Multi-beacon Charger Diagram Figure A-4: Example Interface Cable (for use with an EdgeTech 4200 side scan sonar towfish where a magnetometer is also being used) - Page 36 Figure A-1: Model 4325A Faired Omni-Directional Transducer...
- Page 37 Figure A-2: 4380 Bulkhead Wiring Diagram...
- Page 38 Figure A-3: Multi-beacon Charger Diagram...
- Page 39 Figure A-4: Example Interface Cable...
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