Instruction Manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............. 5 CNODE MINI................6 System description ......................7 Naming description......................7 System diagram........................8 System units ........................9 Scope of supply........................ 11 General supply conditions....................11 Receipt, unpacking and storage................11 Equipment responsibility..................12 Support information ......................12 CABLE LAYOUT AND INTERCONNECTIONS......
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cNODE Mini End cap steel spare part....................29 Chassis with PCB spare part ....................29 Battery spare part ......................29 Battery charger spare part ....................30 Power supply St spare part....................30 Transponder Test and Configuration unit (TTC10) spare part.........30 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........31 Performance specification....................32 Weight and outline dimensions ..................33 Power specifications......................34 Environmental specifications ...................35...
7 are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or 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.
cNODE Mini cNODE Mini Topics System description, page 7 Naming description, page 7 System diagram, page 8 System units, page 9 Scope of supply, page 11 General supply conditions, page 11 Support information, page 12 411144/A...
cNODE Mini System description cNODE Mini is a family of transponders for underwater positioning and data links. cNODE Mini is designed to be a very versatile system with many interchangeable parts. The transponders are operated from Acoustic Position Operator Station (APOS) with an acoustic telemetry link for command and data transfer.
cNODE Mini Transducer beam width • 180 = 180° beam width • 50V = 50° vertical beam width Example of transponder name The transponder name Mini 17-180-St indicates that this transponder unit is operating in the 12 kHz, rated to 7000 metres depth, with a 180° transducer beam width and a basic end cap.
cNODE Mini System units cNODE is a family of transponders for underwater positioning and data links. The cNODE Mini is designed to be a very versatile system with many interchangeable units. TD180LF The transducer has a 180° omnidirectional beamwidth, and is available in stainless steel.
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cNODE Mini Tube The tube contains the battery and the electronics for the Mini transponder. Available in aluminium and stainless steel. End cap The end cap has a vent screw, safety valve with on/off switch and two external connectors and is available in aluminium and stainless steel.
• Transponder • Instruction manual General supply conditions The following general supply conditions apply to this Kongsberg cNODE Mini delivery. Receipt, unpacking and storage Upon accepting shipment of the equipment, the shipyard and/or the dealer must ensure that the delivery is complete and inspect each shipping container for evidence of physical damage.
• The period of time between commissioning and the final acceptance of the equipment by the end user or owner Unless other arrangements have been made in the contract, the Kongsberg cNODE Mini guarantee period (as specified in the contract) begins when the acceptance documents have been signed.
cNODE Mini End cap connectors Battery charger connector Signal connector CD030103_004_001 The end cap has two connectors: • External signal connector; 8 pin male subconn MCBH8M for serial line, external power supply and responder signal • External charge connector; 8 pin female subconn MCBH8F for charging the battery Signal connector pin out Pin no.
Cable layout and interconnections Battery charger connector pin out Pin no. Signal Charger A Charger B Charger C NTC A NTC B NTC C Power converter connectors The end cap has two connectors: • Power in connector; 6 pin male subconn MCBH6MAS •...
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cNODE Mini Power out connector pin out Pin no. Signal Responder + 15 VDC 15 VDC Responder – 411144/A...
Operational procedures Operational procedures Topics Charging the transponder, page 18 Powering up the transponder, page 19 Powering down the transponder, page 20 Responder function, page 20 Setting up the internal tilt sensor, page 21 Configuring the transponder, page 21 411144/A...
cNODE Mini Charging the transponder The battery is charged inside the cNODE Mini. This is connected with some risk, please read the information below and follow the charge procedure carefully. Prerequisites Caution When you are charging the battery ensure good ventilation and stable temperature. Do not cover the transponder.
Operational procedures Result When the battery is fully charged the charger will start trickle charging the battery. It is not recommended to trickle charge the battery for a long time. It is better to fast charge, and then top up the battery just before operation. Further requirements Caution When the charging is done, always make sure the vent screw is closed.
cNODE Mini Powering down the transponder Procedure • Use a suitable screwdriver to move the two marker dots away from each other. Result The transponder is off in all three other positions. Note Always keep the transponder switched off when not in use. Always make sure the vent screw is closed before deployment.
The transponder channel and mode can be changed. Prerequisites The transponder is configured by Kongsberg Maritime. The channel and mode (FSK or cymbal) may be changed if required. The procedure to change configurations depends on the HiPAP/HPR system in use.
Maintenance Charging the transponder The battery is charged inside the cNODE Mini. This is connected with some risk, please read the information below and follow the charge procedure carefully. Prerequisites Caution When you are charging the battery ensure good ventilation and stable temperature. Do not cover the transponder.
cNODE Mini Result When the battery is fully charged the charger will start trickle charging the battery. It is not recommended to trickle charge the battery for a long time. It is better to fast charge, and then top up the battery just before operation. Further requirements Caution When the charging is done, always make sure the vent screw is closed.
Maintenance Close the transponder. Opening the transponder In order to replace the WBAT transceiver battery - and to access the electronic module for maintenance - the unit must be opened. Prerequisites The WBAT transceiver must be cleaned and dried before opening, so that no dirt or water seeps into the unit when it is opened.
cNODE Mini Procedure Remove the battery carefully. Unscrew the chassis from the transducer. Make sure the new transducer is of the same type as the old. Fasten the transducer to the chassis and fit the battery. Further requirements Assemble the transponder. Lubricating the subsea connector The subsea connector must be kept clean from grit and dirt.
Spare parts TDR180 LF spare part • : TDR180 LF St Part name • : 394785 Part number TDR50V LF spare part • : TDR50V LF Part name • : 330015 Part number Tube spare part • : cNODE Tube stainless steel Part name •...
cNODE Mini Battery charger spare part • Battery charger cNODE Mini Part name: • 290-220687 Part number: Power supply St spare part • cNODE Power supply Steel Part name: • 367386 Part number: Transponder Test and Configuration unit (TTC10) spare part Transponder test and configuration unit for low frequency transponders.
cNODE Mini Performance specification These performance specifications summarize the main functional and operational characteristics of the cNODE Mini. cNODE Mini 17 series • : Low frequency (LF) Frequency band • : 7000 m Maximum depth rating Internal tilt • : ±90° Max.
Technical specifications Weight and outline dimensions These weights and outline dimension characteristics summarize the physical properties of the cNODE Mini. cNODE Mini 17–180–St Transponder Weight in air Weight in water Height Diameter cNODE Mini 15.5 kg 11.5 kg 661 mm 85 mm 17–180–St TD180LF...
cNODE Mini Power specifications These power characteristics summarize the power specifications for the cNODE Mini. cNODE Mini battery lifetime • : 60 days Quiescent Mini 17–180 series – Cymbal Update 1 seconds 2 seconds 3 seconds 4 seconds 5 seconds rate [days] [days]...
Drawing file cNODE Mini 17-180-St outline dimensions Drawing 351217 Ø94 Weight in water: 1 1.5 kg Weight in air: 15.5 kg Ø85 All measurements in mm. [351217] Rev .A The drawing is not in scale. CD12_351217_001_001 411144/A...
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cNODE Mini Index 290-220687 spare part..........29 battery charger (spare part) ......30 cleaning 290–220687 transponder ..........24 battery (spare part)........29 cNODE 320885 naming description ........7 TD180 St (spare part) ........28 configuration 330071 transponder ..........21 split transponder (S) for remote transducer configuring (spare part) ..........
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..........5 cables ............13 purpose interface this manual..........5 cables ............13 reader this manual..........5 Kongsberg Maritime receipt support ............ 12 general supply conditions....... 11 registered trademarks........5 remote transducer cable spare parts..........28 lubricating replacement subsea connector .........
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cNODE Mini storage ............. 11 end cap connectors........14 unpacking ..........11 information ..........13 support information......... 12 power converter connectors ......15 system diagram............. 8 system description ........... 7 system units transducer ..........9 target audience this manual..........5 TD180 St spare part..........