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4125i/4125 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM U S E R H A R D W A R E M A N U A L 0004823_REV_K September 2024 EdgeTech 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham, MA 02576 Tel: (508) 291-0057 Fax: (508) 291-2491...
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The information, figures, and specifications in this manual are proprietary. They 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.
ATTENTION – READ THIS FIRST! All personnel involved with the equipment installation, operation, or maintenance 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. Therefore, extreme care should be taken when handling them.
HARDWARE VARIATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY 4125 Series Side Scan Sonar Systems contain both standard and proprietary hardware. The 4125i and the 4125 SAR Side Scan Sonar Systems are the current standard hardware configurations. The 4125 (no i) is a legacy system that was replaced by the 4125i. Each variant in the series has its own set of options.
Purpose of this Manual The purpose of this manual is to provide the user with information on the setup and use of EdgeTech’s 4125 and 4125i systems. The 4125 SAR variant is documented in the 4125-SAR H...
All equipment manufactured by EdgeTech is warrantied 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 equipment's performance.
EdgeTech provides software services free of charge. This software agreement does not address customer- specified modifications or enhancements. These services may be ordered separately. Furthermore, EdgeTech software upgrades are meant for the sole use of EdgeTech customers. Any reproduction of EdgeTech-supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited.
Please refer to the RMA number on all documents and USTOMER ERVICE correspondences as well. All returned materials must be shipped prepaid. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted. EdgeTech will pay freight charges on materials going back to the customer after they have been evaluated and/or repaired. CAUTION! If your product is a portable topside, never attempt to ship it in its Storm Case alone.
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4. Small items can be shipped prepaid directly to EdgeTech by FedEx, DHL, UPS, Airborne, etc. 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.
CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer service personnel at EdgeTech are always eager to hear from users of our products. Your feedback is welcome and a valuable source of information, which we use to improve these products continually. Therefore, we encourage you to contact EdgeTech Customer Service to offer any suggestions...
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...
COMPANY BACKGROUND ......................... xi TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................xii LIST OF FIGURES ..........................xvi LIST OF TABLES ..........................xviii OVERVIEW ........................... 1-19 4125 Series Applications ......................1-19 Main System Components ....................... 1-19 1.2.1 4125i Towfish ........................1-20 1.2.2 Discover 4125i Software Enabled Windows Computer ............1-22 1.2.3...
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xiii 4125i Topside Processor Specifications ................... 2-25 2.1.1 4125i Topside Diagrams and Drawings ................2-27 4125i Towfish Specifications ....................2-31 2.2.1 4125i Towfish Drawings ...................... 2-33 Cable Drawings ........................2-37 SETUP AND ACTIVATION ...................... 3-41 Unpacking and Inspection ....................... 3-41 Power Requirements .......................
• 1.2 Main System Components The 4125 Series Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System consists of a 4125i Towfish, 4125i-P (Portable) or 4125i-RM (Rack Mounted) Topside Processor, a tow cable, and an EdgeTech or user-provided computer with EdgeTech’s Discover 4125i software installed on it.
1-20 1.2.1 4125i Towfish The 4125i towfish is a lightweight, portable, durable, hydrodynamic vehicle that mounts starboard and port side-scan transducers. The towfish is equipped with a stainless-steel nose and a removable stabilizer tail for hydrodynamic balance. The towfish is 114.8 cm (45.2 in.), weighs 20.4 kg (45.0 lbs.), and includes two handles allowing easy handling on the smallest tow vessels.
(CW) systems. The frequencies are transmitted as linearly-swept, wide-band, high-energy acoustic pulses. The received echoes are processed into high signal-to-noise (SNR) images that are displayed and recorded by EdgeTech’s Discover 4125 software. Figure 1-4: 4125i Imagery...
(GPS) devices over an RS-232 serial (or USB to Serial) interface, interface with cable counters, and provide connections to printers. Customers can purchase computers configured by Edgetech to support each processor type or use their own computer and install the Discover 4125 software on their own.
It connects to the 4125i towfish with a tow cable and a Discover-enabled Windows® laptop computer over a wired 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection. Customers can purchase a preconfigured rack-mountable EdgeTech 2U Computer or a portable Getac laptop with the system. They can also provide their own computer and configure it on their own.
1-24 Figure 1-7: 4125 With Depressor Wing and Keel Weight Kits Installed 1.2.5.1 Depressor Wing The Depressor Wing Kit provides a depressor wing that can be attached to the towfish (see 2-6), IGURE allowing it to be towed deeper and faster without increasing the tow cable's length in the water.
2-25 2.0 SPECIFICATIONS The specifications for the EdgeTech 4125i Series Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System include electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics for the main system components as follows: 2.1 4125i Topside Processor Specifications The specifications for the 4125i-P and 4125i-RM Topside Processors are shown below:...
Depth rating: 200 m (656 ft.) 600 m (loop resistance cannot exceed 14 ohms). Contact Maximum tow cable length: EdgeTech Customer Service for the specific cable types. Tow cable conductors: RG-58 coax Kevlar tow cable breaking load: 545 kg (1200 lbs.) Input power: 75 VDC, 65 watts typical.
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2-32 SPECIFICATION VALUE 0.46° (400 kHz) 0.28° (900 kHz) Horizontal beam width: 0.33° (600 kHz) 0.20° (1600 kHz) Vertical beam width: 50° Side lobes: <-36 dB Transducer array depression angle: Factory set at 33°, adjustable to 25° Operating temperature: 0–45°C (32–113°F) Heading accuracy: For Indicative Use Only.
EdgeTech Discover 4125i Side Scan Sonar software. This section provides instructions on performing these tasks and deploying, towing, and recovering the towfish.
3-42 will vary, depending on the customer's requirements, the 4125i Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System typically includes the items listed below. 4125i-P Topside Processor DC power cable • • • 4125i Towfish • Ethernet cable Laptop computer Software CDs • •...
The port is logically configured on the computer using EdgeTech Discover software. If it is an EdgeTech computer, serial port COM1 has been configured to accept this connection. If this is not an EdgeTech-...
3-44 3.5 Topside Controls, Connectors, and Indicator Lights Controls, indicators, and connector descriptions for the two topside processor options are found in the subsections below. 3.5.1 4125i-P Topside Processor Controls, Connectors, and Indicator Lights The controls and indicators for the portable option are shown and described below: CONTROL OR INDICATOR DESCRIPTION Power (Switch)
3-45 Power 5A/250V Tow Cable Ethernet AC Input DC Input Switch fuse Connector Connector Connector Connector Power Grounding Link Fish Power Indicator Indicator Indicator Indicator Figure 3-3: 4125i-P Topside Processor Side Panel Controls, Connectors, and Indicator Lights...
3-46 3.5.2 4125i-RM Topside Controls, Connectors, and Indicator Lights The controls and indicators for the rack mount option are shown and described below: CONTROL OR INDICATOR DESCRIPTION Front Power Switch Toggle switch. Turns on the 4125i-RM topside. Power Indicator Green Indicator. Illuminated when the 4125i-RM topside is on. Fish Power Indicator Red Indicator.
3-47 Link Fish Power Power Power Indicator Indicator Indicator Indicator Switch Figure 3-4: 4125i-RM Front Panel—Controls and Indicator Lights Power Data Sea Cable Connection & Connection Connection Switch 5A/250V Fuse Figure 3-5: 4125i-RM Back Panel—Controls and Connections...
IPv4 address on the computer. This will be preconfigured if you purchased the topside with an EdgeTech computer. If you are connecting a computer not preconfigured by EdgeTech, you must manually set the IPv4 address of your computer to 192.9.0.nnn, where nnn is any...
3-49 3.7 Assembling the 4125i Towfish The towfish is assembled by attaching the tail assembly to the aft endcap of the towfish. To do so: 1. Mate the tail assembly to the back of the towfish. Notches on the towfish endcap match the tail assembly, ensuring proper alignment.
3-50 3.8 Installing Optional Equipment This subsection describes how to install some of the 4125i optional equipment. Users who do not have these options can proceed to the sub-section ONNECTING THE YSTEM OMPONENTS 3.8.1 Installing the Hull Scan Kit To install the inverted horizontal and vertical hull scan brackets included with the 4125 H 1.
3-51 Figure 3-12: Vertical Hull-Scan Bracket Attached 3. Attach the tow arm to the hull-scan bracket. 4. Attach hull scan recovery cable to hull-scan bracket and tow arm as pictured in 3-13. IGURE 5. Tighten and seize shackles with wire ties or seizing wire. Figure 3-13: Connected Towfish (Horizontal Hull-Scan Shown)
3-52 NOTE: Because the towfish is now inverted, the starboard and port will be reversed in the waterfall display. If desired, the towfish forward and aft housings can be disassembled, and the port and starboard array connectors reversed so that the hull-scan data appears on the correct side.
3-53 Figure 3-15: Depressor Wing Recovery Cable Attached to Towfish Rear Handle. 5. Verify that the tow cable connector on the towfish and the connector on the tow cable is free of corrosion or dirt. 6. Apply a thin film of silicone grease to the pins of the tow cable connector on the towfish. 7.
3-54 8. Connect the tow cable connector to the tow fish connector and secure the connector locking sleeve. Secure pigtail connectors to the center post with a tie-wrap. Figure 3-17: Tow cable and Tow Fish Pigtail Connectors. 9. Attach the loop of the safety grip to the forward shackle on the tow key and secure the shackle bolt with seizing wire or a tie-wrap.
3-55 3.9 Connecting the System Components Most of the system components connect to the 4125i-P or 4125i-RM topsides directly. Optional components connect to the computer, such as a printer, navigation system, and cable counters. WARNING! Do not connect the tow cable to the topside processor before connecting it to the towfish.
3-56 To connect and attach the tow cable to the towfish: 1. Verify that the tow cable is not connected to the 4125i topside processor. 2. Verify that the tow cable connector on the towfish and the connector on the tow cable are free of corrosion or dirt.
3-57 6. Do one of the following to connect power: Connect the AC power cable to the AC Input connector and the AC power source. • • Connect the red clamp of the DC power/ Ethernet cable to the DC power source's positive terminal and connect the black clamp to the negative terminal.
3-58 In addition, the 4125i-P Topside Processor auto-senses straight and crossover Ethernet cables, along with 10 or 100-Mbit/s connections. Therefore, the laptop computer’s LAN adapter can be set to auto-sense for LAN speed and duplex settings. 1. To prepare the laptop computer to use the wired Ethernet connection: 2.
3-59 3. Turn on the Power switch on the side panel of the 4125i-P Topside or the front of the 4125i-RM topside (ensure the rear toggle switch is also on). The Power and Fish Power indicators should illuminate, and the CM indicator will initially illuminate for about 5 seconds and then go out once the connection is found.
3-60 3. Select the High and Low Sonar On checkboxes. The transducer arrays on the towfish should begin transmitting, and data should begin scrolling on the Sonar Waterfall Displays in the Discover 4125 main window. 4. Start recording a file while performing the pre-deployment test below. Playback the file to verify the SS data and navigation information are present.
3-61 Verify that the starboard roll is correct by rotating the towfish's tow arm towards its starboard • direction around 20 degrees. The Roll value should be positive in this direction. (max is +180 degrees). Verify that the port roll is correct by rotating the towfish's tow arm towards its port direction •...
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3-62 striking the bottom or obstacles. Using up-to-date charts and expert-level operator knowledge in conjunction with Discover’s features (general monitoring, bottom-tracking, alerts) is recommended. NOTE: The 4125i Towfish can be towed at speeds of up to 4.8 knots while still meeting NOAA and IHO-44S specifications of 3 pings on a 1-meter cubed target at 100 meters.
NOTE: For detailed towing characteristics for several tow cable lengths and towfish speeds, refer to the section of the OWING HARACTERISTICS manual. NOTE: For detailed information about the EdgeTech Discover 4125i Side Scan Sonar software, including monitoring, bottom-tracking, and recording data, refer to the 4125 S ISCOVER OFTWARE...
The standard 4125i towfish currently supports a depth no greater than 200 meters. The pressure • sensor installed by EdgeTech supports a depth of no greater than 137 meters. The sensor may stop reading at 137 meters but can survive when exposed to pressures up to 200 meters. The sensor will maintain accuracy and output correct readings once its depth is less than 137 meters.
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The results listed in these tables are calculated using the Woods Hole WHOI cable program with • best-estimated parameters for vehicle weight, drag, lift, and buoyancy, as well as cable weight and stiffness. EdgeTech disclaims any liability for consequential damage resulting from using the data in the tables. •...
3-66 Tow Vessel Direction Ocean Current Direction Figure 3-25: Tow Vessel Direction vs. Ocean Current CONFIGURATION # TOWFISH CABLE TYPE LENGTH (M) 4125 23080 (.375” Kevlar) 4125 23080 4125 23080 4125 23080 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight 23080 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight 23080 4125 + 15 lb.
3-73 3.14.1.3 Config. 6: 4125i + 15 lb. Keel Weight, 23080 Cable - 100m Long Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Kevlar Tow Cable - p/n 23080, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15lbf. Wt. 2 kts -100 Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
3-75 3.14.1.5 Config. 10: 4125i + Depressor Wing, 23080 Cable - 100m Long Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Kevlar Tow Cable - p/n 23080, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor 2 kts -100 Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
3-77 3.14.1.7 Config. 14: 4125i + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Depressor Wing, 23080 Cable – 100m Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Kevlar Tow Cable - p/n 23080, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15 lbf Wt.
3-79 3.14.1.9 Config. 18: 4125i, A304874 Cable - 100m Long Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Tow Cable - p/n A304874, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry 2 kts -100 Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m) Tow Cable Length vs Depth...
3-81 3.14.1.11 Config. 22: 4125i + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A304874 Cable - 100m Long Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Tow Cable - p/n A304874, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15 lbf Wt. 2 kts -100 Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
3-83 3.14.1.13 Config. 26: 4125i + Depressor Wing, A304874 Cable - 100m Long Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Tow Cable - p/n A304874, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor 2 kts -110 -100...
3-87 3.14.1.17 Config. 34: 4125i, A320327 Cable - 100m Long Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Tow Cable - p/n A320327, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry 2 kts -110 -100 Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
3-89 3.14.1.19 Config. 39: 4125i + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A320327 Cable - 100m Long Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Tow Cable - p/n A320327, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15 lbf Wt. 2 kts -110 -100...
3-91 3.14.1.21 Config. 44: 4125i + Depressor Wing, A320327 Cable - 100m Long Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Tow Cable - p/n A320327, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor 2 kts -110 -100...
3-93 3.14.1.23 Config. 49: 4125i + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Dep. Wing, A320327 Cable – 100m Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Tow Cable - p/n A320327, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor + 15lbf Wt.
3-95 3.14.1.25 Config. 54: 4125i, A302799 Cable - 100m Long Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Tow Cable - p/n A302799, Length - 100m 2 kts Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry -110 -100 Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
3-98 3.14.1.28 Config. 61: 4125i + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A302799 Cable - 100m Long Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Tow Cable - p/n A302799, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15 lbf Wt. 2 kts -110 -100...
3-101 3.14.1.31 Config. 68: 4125i + Depressor Wing, A302799 Cable - 100m Long Tow Cable Shape & Tow Fish Position 6 kts 5 kts 4 kts 3 kts Tow Cable - p/n A302799, Length - 100m Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor 2 kts -110 -100...
3-107 3.15 Towfish Recovery CAUTION! The following procedure is only meant as a general guide. Due to varying conditions, exact recovery methods will change, and it is up to the end-user to modify their procedure to match the conditions they are working under.
4-108 4.0 MAINTENANCE The 4125i Series Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System is ruggedly designed and built, requiring little maintenance. However, to ensure long-lasting, reliable service, some periodic maintenance is recommended, with most performed after each deployment and recovery cycle of the towfish. 4.1 Cleaning the 4125i System The 4125i-P and 4125i-RM Topsides require minimal maintenance.
4-109 NOTE: Remember to always install dummy connectors on the tow cable's connectors and the towfish tow cable connector. 4.2 Rearming the Towfish Should the shear pin snap, it must be replaced. Spare shear pins and retaining clips are in the spares kit. Be sure to use a plastic shear pin from the spare kit.
Turn off the topside processor and disconnect the tow cable before disassembling the towfish. CAUTION! Opening the electronics chassis may void the user’s warranty unless preapproved by EdgeTech. Contact EdgeTech Customer Service before opening the chassis. 5.2.1 Disassembly To disassemble the towfish: 1.
5-111 Electronics bottle section Transducer array section Screw (8) Figure 5-1: Towfish Parts of Note 3. Pull the two sections apart far enough to be able to access the connectors inside. NOTE: Separating the two halves further than needed will make reassembly difficult Figure 5-2: Electronics Bottle and Transducer Array Sections Separated...
5-112 4. Disconnect the three cables from the electronics bottle. Figure 5-3: Cables Disconnected from the Electronics Bottle 5. Remove the two Phillips head screws from the electronics bottle. These screws are located under the “Void if Removed” labels. Figure 5-4: Removing the Phillips Head Screws from the Electronics Bottle 4125i/4125 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM 0004823_REV_K...
5-113 6. Remove the electronics chassis from the electronics bottle by pulling the electronics bottle connector end cap straight out, as shown in 5-4. IGURE NOTE: The use of locking sleeves attached to the connectors will aid in removal. Contact for instructions on how to USTOMER ERVICE...
To reassemble the towfish, reverse the disassembly procedure. 5.3 Calibrating the Compass The compass is calibrated at the EdgeTech manufacturing facility. Should the compass in the towfish lose its calibration for any reason in the field, it may be necessary to recalibrate it. Contact USTOMER for instructions.
5-115 5.5 4125i-P Topside Processor Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION The POWER switch is not Verify that the POWER switch is turned on. turned on. Verify that the topside processor is connected to 90–260 VAC, 50/60 Hz power. No power, Check the AC power source.
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5-116 CM Light Typically, tow cable fault. Test and repair or replace the tow Flashes Open circuit cable. Slow CM Light Typically, tow cable fault. Test and repair or replace the tow Short circuit Flashes Fast cable. Faulty tow cable Perform a Meg-ohm check to cable or replace the cable Faulty topside Check Modem settings or reconfigure or replace.
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5-117 Incorrect towfish Check and adjust. height Poor Data Environmental Try an alternate survey area. Quality issues Faulty towfish Verify with another towfish. Discover Diagnostic Many possibilities Contact CUSTOMER SERVICE with the error. Window Opens Check using the Terminal Emulator. Incorrect GPS settings Check for obstructions on the antennae.
5-118 5.7 Tow Cable Inspection If you think the cable or connector has malfunctioned, perform the following three simple cable inspections: Check for cable twisting. • • Check the external jacket. • Perform a point-to-point continuity test of the conductors. Inspect whether any part of the cable was bent beyond the allowable radius.
5-119 The distance to the short from end #1 is the ratio of R1/(R1+R2) times the total cable length. Recheck from end #2 that is R2/(R1+R2) times the cable length. 5.7.2 Locating an Open Conductor An open conductor in a tow cable is much more difficult to locate than a short. Therefore, a capacitance bridge is recommended to diagnose this problem.
5-120 5.8 Operating System Restoration The following section outlines the procedures for backing up and restoring the system drive. EdgeTech currently uses Macrium Reflect as system restoration software. CAUTION! All data will be lost upon restoring the system to factory settings.
5-121 6. Browse for the backup folder located on the 0020475_Rev_” drive. The folder should have the following format XXXX_SNSSSSS. Once the folder has been selected, click OK and then OK. Figure 5-7: Restoration- Add Search Path Confirmation Buttons 7. You should now see that the restore file has been populated in the window. Next, click on Restore.
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