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- Page 1 Micro Transponder Instruction Manual 426351/C January 2023 © Kongsberg Maritime AS...
- Page 2 Document information • : Kongsberg cNODE Micro Product • : Instruction Manual Document • : 426351 Document part number • Revision • : 30 January 2023 Date of issue Copyright The information contained in this document remains the sole property of Kongsberg Maritime AS.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SPARE PARTS ................ 28 cNODE Micro 31-180 spare part..................29 Battery charger spare part ....................29 ON/OFF plug spare part ....................29 Configuration or power cable spare part................29 TTC 30 spare part ......................29 Test and configuration cable (TTC to cNODE Micro) spare part........30 426351/C... - Page 4 Micro Test and configuration cable (PC to cNODE Micro) spare part ........30 DRAWING FILE..............31 cNODE Micro 31-180 dimensions ..................32 Configuration or power connector pinout ................33 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........34 Performance specifications ....................35 Weights and outline dimensions ..................35 Power requirements ......................36 Environmental requirements....................36...
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Page 5: About This Manual
About this manual About this manual This manual includes all necessary documentation to safely install, operate and maintain the system. Target audience This manual is intended for all users of the system. Online information All end-user documentation can be downloaded from our website. https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/ Registered trademarks Observe the registered trademarks that apply. -
Page 6: Cnode Micro
Micro Instruction Manual cNODE Micro Topics System description, page 7 Naming description, page 7 System units, page 8 Support information, page 9 426351/C... -
Page 7: System Description
Micro System description The cNODE Micro transponder is a light and compact unit designed for use by divers and shallow water ROV’s. The transponder is operating on Kongsberg Cymbal digital acoustic protocols and provides optimal performance with Kongsberg’s range of SSBL systems, from µPAP to HiPAP. -
Page 8: System Units
Micro Instruction Manual • the transponder name • serial number • default channels System units Transponders The transponder has a depth rating of 600 metres, and the housing is an anodised aluminium tube that is polyurethane coated to protect against corrosion and abrasion. -
Page 9: Ttc 30 (Transponder Test And Configuration Unit)
Support information Should you need technical support for your cNODE Micro 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. -
Page 10: General Acoustic Considerations
Micro 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. - Page 11 General acoustic considerations Sound velocity and ray bending Variations in water temperature affects the velocity of sound through the water column, and variations in the ocean’s salinity level can bend the acoustic signal making it impossible for the signal to reach the vessel. 426351/C...
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Page 12: Getting Started
Micro Instruction Manual Getting started Topics Charging the battery (on-deck), page 13 Turning on the transponder, page 14 Connecting the transponder to external power and responder signals, page 15 Turning on the TTC, page 16 Acoustic test, page 16... -
Page 13: Charging The Battery (On-Deck)
96% of its rated capacity. Important Equalize the temperature of the cNODE Micro to between 10 °C and 40 °C before charging it. Always use the cNODE MiniS battery charger for on-deck charging of cNODE MiniS batteries and cNODE Micro batteries. -
Page 14: Turning On The Transponder
Micro Instruction Manual Connect the battery charger plug to the connector on the transponder marked CHARGE. Connect the battery charger to mains (110 or 220 VAC). Remove the power cord after charging, before removing the connector from the cNODE Micro. -
Page 15: Connecting The Transponder To External Power And Responder Signals
Getting started Further requirements It is recommended to test the transponder with the Test and Configuration unit (TTC) to make sure it is working properly before operation. Connecting the transponder to external power and responder signals The transponder can also be used as a responder unit. Prerequisites The transponder must be charged before use. -
Page 16: Turning On The Ttc
All transponders have the default channel numbers on the label. cNODE Micro only operates in Cymbal mode and uses the channels M01 - M56 for SSBL and M57 - M62 for LBL interrogation. Channels such as B12 are not supported, as they are for FSK use. -
Page 17: Installing The Transponder In Older Versions Of Apos
APOS APOS and HiPAP supports these transponders. Context Older versions of APOS may not support the cNODE Micro fully. When you open the menu in APOS, there is no information about the fact that the cNODE New Transponder Micro transponder only can use Cymbal and not FSK. -
Page 18: Changing The Transponder Channel
APOS online help as usual. Context The cNODE Micro transponders do not support FSK, and use only the M-channels. If you by mistake change the transponder channel from Mxx to Bxx in APOS, the transponder will not respond to commands and it keeps the original channel. -
Page 19: Checking The Battery Status
This procedure only concerns older versions of APOS. Other procedures can be found in APOS online help as usual. Context Older versions of APOS do not fully support cNODE Micro transponders. The battery will show as in APOS. Unknown Type... -
Page 20: Pre-Deployment Checks
Micro Instruction Manual Procedure Select in the section of the dialog box. Read Battery Transponder Configure The battery size shows as 0. Find the correct Used Battery [%]. Find the correct Transmitted ping. Pre-deployment checks Before deploying the transponder, it is important to do the following checks to make sure the operation goes smoothly. -
Page 21: Deployment
Getting started Deployment The transponder is designed for operation in water only. When in air, the transponder may be switched on for test purposes, but only for a short period of time. Prerequisites The transponder must be charged before use. Before deployment, it is recommended to test the transponder with the Test and Configuration unit (TTC) to make sure the transponder is fully operational. -
Page 22: Operating Procedures
Micro Instruction Manual Operating procedures The transponder is operated from the HiPAP operator station APOS. • Refer to APOS online help for descriptions. 426351/C... -
Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Topics Safety features, page 24 Charging the battery (on-deck), page 24 Lubricating SEACON connectors, page 26 Battery charger status and troubleshooting, page 26 426351/C... -
Page 24: Safety Features
Micro Instruction Manual Safety features The transponder has a safety valve for releasing pressure that might build up inside. Pressure relief valve The transponder is fitted with a pressure relief valve at the bottom of the unit. The relief valve prevents overpressure. This valve will release the pressure if it exceeds approximately 1.0 bar. - Page 25 96% of its rated capacity. Important Equalize the temperature of the cNODE Micro to between 10 °C and 40 °C before charging it. Always use the cNODE MiniS battery charger for on-deck charging of cNODE MiniS batteries and cNODE Micro batteries.
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Page 26: Lubricating Seacon Connectors
Micro Instruction Manual Lubricating SEACON connectors SEACON connectors require very little maintenance. They are designed to be used in harsh environments and thus limited amounts of dirt and grit do not affect their performance. Context It is recommended that, upon disconnecting or retrieving the system, the connectors be cleaned, to storage (if possible, remate with dummy plugs). - Page 27 (110 or 220 Vac). after connecting the cNODE The charger or cNODE Micro battery charger to the cNODE Micro and then to the mains (110 might be faulty. Contact your or 220 VAC).
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Page 28: Spare Parts
ON/OFF plug spare part , page 29 Configuration or power cable spare part, page 29 TTC 30 spare part, page 29 Test and configuration cable (TTC to cNODE Micro) spare part, page 30 Test and configuration cable (PC to cNODE Micro) spare part, page 30 426351/C... -
Page 29: Cnode Micro 31-180 Spare Part
Spare parts cNODE Micro 31-180 spare part • : cNODE Micro 31-180 Part name • : 424770 Part number Battery charger spare part • : cNODE Micro battery charger Part name • : 404199 Part number ON/OFF plug spare part •... -
Page 30: Test And Configuration Cable (Ttc To Cnode Micro) Spare Part
Micro Instruction Manual Test and configuration cable (TTC to cNODE Micro) spare part • Part name: Test and configuration cable (TTC to cNODE Micro) spare part • Part number: 407647 Test and configuration cable (PC to cNODE Micro) spare part •... -
Page 31: Drawing File
Drawing file Drawing file Topics cNODE Micro 31-180 dimensions, page 32 Configuration or power connector pinout, page 33 426351/C... -
Page 32: Cnode Micro 31-180 Dimensions
Micro Instruction Manual cNODE Micro 31-180 dimensions 426351/C... -
Page 33: Configuration Or Power Connector Pinout
Drawing file 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. -
Page 34: Technical Specifications
Micro Instruction Manual Technical specifications Topics Performance specifications, page 35 Weights and outline dimensions, page 35 Power requirements, page 36 Environmental requirements, page 36 426351/C... -
Page 35: Performance Specifications
Technical specifications Performance specifications These performance specifications summarize the main functional and operational characteristics of the system. • : 600 m Depth rating • : 21-31 kHz Operating frequency • : 5 - 25 V positive logic pulse (2 - 6 ms) Responder trigger signal •... -
Page 36: Power Requirements
Micro Instruction Manual Power requirements These power characteristics summarize the supply power requirements for the system. Battery • : Li-Ion (LiFePO Battery type • : 14.5 Wh Nominal capacity Battery charger • : 115/230 VAC 50–60 Hz maximum 1.4 A Input voltage •... -
Page 37: Battery Safety
Battery safety Battery safety Topics SECTION 1: Identification, page 38 SECTION 2: Hazards identification, page 38 SECTION 3: Composition, page 39 SECTION 4: First aid measures, page 39 SECTION 5: Firefighting measures, page 40 SECTION 6: Accidental release measures, page 40 SECTION 7: Handling and storage, page 41 SECTION 8: Exposure control and personal protection, page 41 SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties, page 42... -
Page 38: Section 1: Identification
Micro Instruction Manual SECTION 1: Identification The specification describes the technical parameters for the battery. cNODE Micro contains a custom made 14.5 Ah Li-Ion battery. • Product name: cNODE Micro battery • Part number: 426688 • Manufacturer: Kongsberg Maritime AS •... -
Page 39: Section 3: Composition
Battery safety • External fire: Internal pressure and thermal runaway may be the consequences if the cells inside the battery are exposed to temperatures above 85 °C. • Internal short circuit: Internal short circuit in a cell. Destruction of the separator can cause a short circuit between the anode and cathode. -
Page 40: Section 5: Firefighting Measures
Micro Instruction Manual • : The chemicals are skin irritant. Rinse immediately with a lot of water Skin contact and soap for at least 15 minutes. Wipe immediately away excess material with waterless hand cleaner. Remove contaminated clothing and wash it thoroughly before reuse. -
Page 41: Section 7: Handling And Storage
Battery safety Prevent material from contaminating soil and from entering sewers or waterways. Stop the leak if safe to do so. Contain the spilled liquid with dry sand or earth. Clean up the spills immediately. Absorb spilled material with an inert absorbent (dry sand or earth). Scoop contaminated absorbent into an acceptable waste container. -
Page 42: Section 9: Physical And Chemical Properties
Micro Instruction Manual SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties The battery is solid with a hard surface. There is no risk for exposure to the chemicals inside an undamaged battery during normal operation and transportation. The battery is a solid and sealed unit. The battery cannot be opened to reveal the individual cells. -
Page 43: Section 13: Disposal Considerations
The battery is certified according to UN 38.3. • Shipment of transponder Each cNODE Micro transponder is transported as a closed and sealed unit, and must not be opened by unauthorized personnel. The cNODE Micro transponder must be shipped in accordance with the prevailing national regulations;... -
Page 44: Section 15: Regulatory Information
Micro Instruction Manual • Railway: RID • Road transport: ADR Note Damaged transponders that are returned to the manufacturer for repair must be transported without batteries. Damaged or spent batteries that have been recalled by the manufacturer for safety reasons must not be transported by air. - Page 45 Index Index 345775 description ..........21 TTC30 ............. 29 description 401633 battery charger ..........8 on/off plug ..........29 deployment ..........21 404199 naming ............. 7 battery charger ........... 29 recovery checks .......... 21 system ............7 dimensions technical specifications........35 about acoustic considerations........
- Page 46 Micro Instruction Manual description ..........7 safety features pressure relief valve ........24 size offices technical specifications........35 support ............. 9 spare part technical support .......... 9 battery charger ........... 29 on/off plug on/off plug ..........29 401633 ............ 29 TTC30 .............
- Page 47 Index vessel system about ............10 website document downloads ........5 weight technical specifications........35 426351/C...
- Page 48 ©2023 Kongsberg Maritime...
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