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Wideband sub-mini transponder / responder (wsm6)
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USER MANUAL 8270-000
Wideband Sub-Mini Transponder /
Responder (WSM6)
Type 8270 Directional and
Type 8271 Omni-Directional
Issue: A Rev 0
Date of issue: October 2011
Head Office
Sonardyne International Limited
Blackbushe Business Park
Yateley, Hampshire
GU46 6GD United Kingdom
T. +44 (0) 1252 872288
F. +44 (0) 1252 876100
E. support@sonardyne.com
W. www.sonardyne.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL 8270-000 Wideband Sub-Mini Transponder / Responder (WSM6) Type 8270 Directional and Type 8271 Omni-Directional Issue: A Rev 0 Date of issue: October 2011 Head Office Sonardyne International Limited T. +44 (0) 1252 872288 Blackbushe Business Park F. +44 (0) 1252 876100 Yateley, Hampshire E.
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this document shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, or translated into any language without the written permission of Sonardyne International Limited. October 2011...

  • Page 3: Contacting The Sonardyne Support Team

    CONTACTING THE SONARDYNE SUPPORT TEAM 24-hour Emergency Telephone Helpline: +44 (0) 1252 877600 The Sonardyne 24-hour helpline is answered during normal office hours (08:00 to 17:00 GMT). Outside these hours, your call is automatically transferred to an agency, which logs the details of your emergency and alerts the appropriate Sonardyne personnel.
  • Page 4 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 This page is intentionally left blank October 2011...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 CONTENTS Contacting the Sonardyne Support Team ..................iii Contents ............................v Figures ............................ix Tables ............................xi Amendment History........................xiii Section 1 – Introduction ........................1 Introduction..........................1 Related Publications......................1 Section 2 – Safety ..........................3 Introduction..........................3 Procedures ........................3 Section 3 –...
  • Page 6 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Maintenance.........................35 General Maintenance ....................35 Inspection ........................35 WSM6 Battery Charging Procedure ................35 Corrosion removal ......................36 Dismantling........................37 6.5.1 Removal of the battery pack ................40 6.5.2 Removal of CPU Boards ..................40 6.5.3 End-cap connector tightening procedure .............40 Lubrication........................41...
  • Page 7 10.4 Type 8270-000-07 Wideband Sub-Mini 6G Directional 4000m 8-pin ......113 Section 11 – Technical Specifications ..................115 11. Technical Specification for Type 8270 / 8271 Wideband Sub-Mini 6G ......115 Glossary of Terms ........................119 Appendix A – Firmware History....................121 Appendix B – Frequency Tables ....................122 Frequency Tables.......................122...
  • Page 8 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Appendix C – Wideband Sub-Mini 6: Completed Assembly Acceptance Test Sheet....125 Appendix D – Software Copyright / License / Warranty............126 viii October 2011...

  • Page 9: Figures

    FIGURES Figure 3-1 – Type 8270 Directional Wideband Sub-Mini 6G®................5 Figure 3-2 – Type 8270 Directional Wideband Sub-Mini 6G® Outline Drawing ..........5 Figure 3-3 – Type 8271 Omni-Directional Wideband Sub-Mini 6G® ..............6 Figure 3-4 – Type 8271 Omni Directional Wideband Sub-Mini 6G® Outline Drawing ........6 Figure 3-5 –...
  • Page 10 Figure 7-46 – Sonardyne About screen ......................83 Figure 7-47 – Products Supported ........................84 Figure 8-1 – Test configuration......................... 90 Figure 8-2 – Tx/Rx Board 8270-035 ......................... 92 Figure 8-3 – CPU Board 8270-036........................93 Figure 8-4 – Functional Test Configuration ...................... 94 Figure 8-5 –...
  • Page 11 Table 10-3 - TYPE 8270-000-11 Wideband SUB-MINI Directional 6G 4000M, 5-pin FEMALE Spares and Accessories ..............................111 Table 10-4 – Type 8270-000-07 Wideband Sub-Mini 6 Directional 6G 4000m 8-pin Spares and Accessories ..................................113 Table 11-1 – Firmware History ........................121...
  • Page 12 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 This page is intentionally left blank October 2011...

  • Page 13: Amendment History

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 AMENDMENT HISTORY All amendments and additions will be issued with a new copy of this sheet, recording the history of amendments Issue Revision Date Comments Section Page October 2011 xiii...
  • Page 14 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 This page is intentionally left blank October 2011...

  • Page 15: Section 1 - Introduction

    This User Manual describes the safe installation and operation of the Wideband Sub-Mini 6 (WSM6) Transponder / Responder. The information and procedures within this manual are based on Sonardyne’s experience and knowledge. To make sure the safety of the installer and operator is maintained it is important that all Warnings, Cautions and Safety Section in this manual, and the Warnings, Cautions and Safety Section of any additional manuals are read and understood.
  • Page 16 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 This page is intentionally left blank Section 1 October 2011...

  • Page 17: Section 2 - Safety

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 SECTION 2 – SAFETY 2. Introduction Before any activity is carried out on this WSM6 system, it is recommended that included Safety Manual and all Warnings and Cautions in this manual are read and understood.
  • Page 18 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 CAUTIONS Do not charge the battery packs in any way other than is outlined in this manual. Failure to follow instructions may result in a loss of battery pack life or damage the battery pack.

  • Page 19: Section 3 - Technical Description

    Description Two types of WSM6 are available. Type 8270 – Directional (Figure 3-1) has a maximum operating depth rated for 4000m, but this may be limited by the full scale depth of the pressure sensor. Type 8271 –...

  • Page 20: Figure 3-3 - Type 8271 Omni-Directional Wideband Sub-Mini 6G

    It should be noted, however, that Nickel Metal Hydride batteries do self-discharge over a number of weeks so the WSM6 should always be fully charged before use. Figure 3-5 – Type 8270 Directional Wideband Sub-Mini 6G® End-Cap Section 3 October 2011...

  • Page 21: Figure 3-6 - Type 8271 Omni Directional Wideband Sub-Mini 6G® End-Cap

    RS232 communications to configure the unit, a battery charging input and a separate external dc power input. Variations on the standard Type 8270 and 8271 are available. The Type 8270-000-07 WSM6 has a specific 8-pin connector (refer to Section 3.5.2 - 8270-000-07 WSM6), with the pin-out compatible with the Compatt 5 wiring;...

  • Page 22: Figure 3-7 - Connector End-Cap

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 3-7 – Connector End-cap 1 5 way connector MCBH5M for Comms / charging 3 Pressure Relief Vent Valve 2 ON/OFF rotary switch 4 Depth Sensor cover plug Section 3 October 2011...

  • Page 23: Figure 3-8 - Connector Pin Numbering

    Black White Fast Charge / Comms out External Power 24V and trickle charge Green Not used Orange Refer to Section 3.5.1 – 8270-000-11 WSM6, and Section 3.5.2 – 8270-000-07 WSM6 for wiring configurations for variant transponders. Section 3 October 2011...

  • Page 24: Wsm6

    "HPR" and LUSBL range-bearing acoustic navigation systems. The acoustic signal level transmitted by the Type 8270 is strongest on axis and useful over a 90 degree cone. It is usually mounted with the transducer pointing upwards - typically for marking small ROV’s.

  • Page 25: Figure 3-9 - Type 8271-000-07 1000M Rated Omni-Directional Wsm6 With Connector For Remote Transducer

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 3-9 – Type 8271-000-07 1000m rated Omni-Directional WSM6 with connector for remote Transducer Section 3 October 2011...

  • Page 26: Figure 3-10 - Type 8271-000-07 - 1000M Rated Omni-Directional Wsm6 With Straight Remote Transducer

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 3-10 – Type 8271-000-07 – 1000M rated Omni-Directional WSM6 with straight remote Transducer 1 Transducer base PVC 4 Unit covered with PVC sleeve 2 Guard polypropylene 5 Connector aluminium bronze...

  • Page 27: Figure 3-11 - Type 8271-000-07 - 1000M Rated Omni-Directional Wsm6 With Right-Angle Remote Transducer

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 3-11 – Type 8271-000-07 – 1000M Rated Omni-Directional WSM6 with right-angle remote Transducer 1 Transducer base PVC 4 Unit covered with PVC sleeve 2 Guard polypropylene 5 Connector aluminium bronze...

  • Page 28: Figure 3-12 - Type 8065-120-Xm 1000M Rated Straight Remote Transducer

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 3-12 – Type 8065-120-XM 1000m rated straight remote Transducer 1 4 holes M4 x15 deep, equi-spaced on a 58.0mm [2.28in] PCD (stainless steel inserts) Tail Table (length L) 0.6m [2ft] 1.0m [3ft]...

  • Page 29: Figure 3-13 - Type 8065-121-Xm 1000M Rated Right-Angle Remote Transducer

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 3-13 – Type 8065-121-XM 1000m rated right-angle remote Transducer Tail Table (length L) 0.6m [2ft] 1.0m [3ft] 2.0m [6ft] 3.0m [10ft] Section 3 October 2011...

  • Page 30: Configuration

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Configuration The WSM6 is available in two different types; the 8270 Directional and the 8271 Omni-Directional. Configurations depend on the requirements. Table 3-1 – Type 8270 WSM6 Configuration Table Type Number...

  • Page 31: Battery Charging Description

    The WSM6 is fitted with a 2000mAh Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack, which must only be charged with the Sonardyne Type 7972-000-04 comms/charger unit and matching charger PSU. Earlier types of transponder have different battery pack capacity, different rating A.C. power packs and different versions of charger, which are NOT compatible with the WSM6.

  • Page 32: Fast Charging

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 3.4.1 Fast Charging The Fast Charge feature is controlled by electronics inside the transponder which monitors the voltage and temperature of the battery pack to decide when to stop charging. The parameters are first monitored some six minutes after connection so connecting the fast charger to a fully charged battery will allow the full charging current to flow for that length of time.

  • Page 33: Compatibility With Ssm Chargers

    Variants 3.5.1 8270-000-11 WSM6 The 8270-000-11 is a special version of the WSM6 which uses a 5-pin Subconn female bulkhead connector. The performance and behaviour is exactly the same as the 5-pin 8270-000-01 4000m Directional WSM6. A male-to-male adaptor cable (part number 8070-053-01) is supplied to permit the standard charger and accessories to be used.

  • Page 34: 8270-000-07 Wsm6

    Issue: A Rev 0 3.5.2 8270-000-07 WSM6 The 8270-000-07 is a special version of the WSM6 and uses an 8-pin Subconn female bulkhead connector. The performance and behaviour is exactly the same as the 5-pin 8271-000-01 Omni- Directional 1000m WSM6.

  • Page 35: Section 4 - Installation

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION 4. Pre-Use Checks Before installation, checks are carried out to make sure the WSM6 is serviceable and ready for use. These checks are:  Check the Pressure Relief Vent Valve (refer to Section 4.1) ...

  • Page 36: Charge The Battery

    To charge the battery: CAUTION The WSM6 battery pack must only be charged using the Sonardyne Type 7972-000-04 comms/charger unit and matching charger PSU. Operate the Pressure Relief Vent Valve – refer to Section 4.1 - Check the Pressure Relief Vent Valve.

  • Page 37: Figure 4-2 - Wsm6 On/Off Switch

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 4-2 – WSM6 ON/OFF switch 1 Depth Sensor 2 ON/OFF Switch CAUTION Do not allow the WSM6 to be cooled or heated during the charging process. Observe the initial 10 minutes of charging operation to determine the state of charge of the battery.
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  • Page 39: Section 5 - Operation

    If the ambient noise level is too great for the interrogation signals to be heard, the WSM6 may not reply to interrogations or may reply erratically. In Sonardyne Tone configuration, a single interrogation tone pulse will trigger a tone reply after the selected ‘Turn around Time’.

  • Page 40: Figure 5-1 - Overall Acoustic Sequence Hpr - 300 Series Channels

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 5-1 – Overall Acoustic Sequence HPR – 300 Series Channels 1 Input Burst 5 End of Blocking period 2 Output Burst 6 End of Turnaround Delay 3 Next Input Burst...

  • Page 41: Responder Mode

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Responder Mode In this mode, the transponder is triggered to transmit on the configured reply signal by an electrical trigger signal applied to the external connector. Following the reply, the transponder will be inhibited from responding to acoustic interrogations for the blocking period, after which it will respond to either acoustic or electrical triggers.

  • Page 42: Charge The Battery

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 5.3.2 Charge the Battery The WSM6 transponder is fitted with Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. The Type 7972-000-04 Charger charges the battery in approximately 4 hours. Refer to Section 6.3 - WSM6 Battery Charging Procedure for full details of the charging procedure and important safety.

  • Page 43: Location On Rov

    The WSM6 has a red plastic sleeve around the transponder to provide both electrical and some mechanical isolation. As the Type 8270 transducer has a Directional beam pattern, it can be located with the face of the transducer flush or slightly below the level of the ROV’s syntactic foam buoyancy. This will serve to protect the transponder in the event of accidental collisions during ROV operations.

  • Page 44: After Use

    The ‘Command’ concept refers to the remote control of the operating modes of a transponder by coded acoustic signals, generally transmitted from a Sonardyne transceiver operated from a surface vessel. The basic applications are to ‘ENABLE’ and ‘DISABLE’ the transponder. The essential requirement is high security with a very low probability of false actuation.

  • Page 45: Interrogators

    Various transceiver units are capable of interrogating WSM6s, including all HPR 300, 400 and HiPAP systems. Only Sonardyne MF transceiver systems can be used to send acoustic commands to WSMs. Only Sonardyne Digital USBL or RovNav 5 transceivers can be used with wideband reply signals from the WSM.

  • Page 46: Figure 5-4 - Connector Pin-Out And Mating Tail

    External Power 24V and trickle charge Green Not used Orange Figure 5-5 – Mating In-line female connector (Part No. 820-5163) Refer to Section 3.5.1– 8270-000-11 WSM6, and Section 3.5.2 – 8270-000-07 WSM6 for wiring configurations for variant transponders. Section 5 October 2011...

  • Page 47: Wideband Sub-Mini 6 - Pre-Deployment Checklist

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Wideband Sub-Mini 6 – Pre-Deployment Checklist Table 5-1 – Wideband Sub-Mini 6 – Pre-Deployment Checklist 807… Type Number: Serial Number: Channel: Address: Firmware Version: Date: Tested By: Test Tick / Comment 5.3.1...
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  • Page 49: Section 6 - Maintenance & Monitoring

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 SECTION 6 – MAINTENANCE & MONITORING 6. Maintenance Before any maintenance activity is carried out make sure all warnings and cautions in Section 2 – Safety are read, and the Safety Manual is fully read and understood.

  • Page 50: Corrosion Removal

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Connect the Type 7972-000-04 WSM comms/charger to the WSM6 charger PSU via a 2.1mm power socket. The PSU accepts a standard IEC power lead, and UK, US and European plugs are supplied with new product.

  • Page 51: Dismantling

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Dismantling WARNINGS High voltages are present inside the WSM6, make sure the WSM6 is switched OFF. Only trained personnel should carry out any maintenance activity. High pressure hazard risk when dismantling sub-sea equipment. Only trained personnel should dismantle this equipment.

  • Page 52: Figure 6-1 - Retaining Rod

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 NOTES Pull the Pressure Relief Vent Valve until two ‘O’ rings are visible. A retaining device prevents the valve from being fully detached. The Pressure Relief Vent Valve is spring loaded and will return to the closed position if released.
  • Page 53 Carefully separate the electronic chassis and the transducer end-cap. The tuning coil is fitted to the end of the chassis and fits into a recess in the transducer end-cap. It is recommended that replacement of the transducer or the coil assembly is carried out at Sonardyne premises Section 6...

  • Page 54: Removal Of The Battery Pack

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 6.5.1 Removal of the battery pack It may be necessary to remove the battery pack following fault diagnosis. After disassembling the WSM6 proceed as follows: The battery pack may be removed by undoing the screw into the battery pack release clamp (at the connector end-cap end of the assembly).

  • Page 55: Lubrication

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Lubrication 6.6.1 Lubrication of Subconn and Micro-Subconn Connectors Before proceeding with any maintenance activity, make sure all Warnings and Cautions, the Section 2 – Safety and the Safety Manual are read and fully understood.
  • Page 56 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Fit a fresh silica gel bag. Insert the transducer / chassis assembly into the housing. Make sure the transducer end-cap and housing are assembled correctly and insert the flexible plastic retaining rod to secure.

  • Page 57: Figure 6-2 - Type 8270 / 8271 Wideband Sub-Mini 6 Assembly

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 6-2 – Type 8270 / 8271 Wideband Sub-Mini 6 Assembly 1 Dummy plug M2.5 fibre washer 11 Chassis 2 CPU PCB assembly Double seal ‘O’ rings 12 Double seal ‘O’ rings...

  • Page 58: Figure 6-3 - Circuit Block Diagram

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 6-3 – Circuit Block Diagram Section 6 October 2011...

  • Page 59: Section 7 - Wsm6 Functional Test

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 SECTION 7 – WSM6 FUNCTIONAL TEST 7. WSM6 Functional Test Carry out the following tests to check the full electronic functionality of the WSM6. Serial Communications with PC software Use the following procedure to test the Serial Communications of the WSM6.

  • Page 60: Transponder Test

    The ANT will generate the two-pulse interrogation used in the HPR400 Scheme. WSM Terminal Test Software 7.3.1 Introduction Sonardyne Int Ltd provides software to assist with Configuration, Test and Calibration checks of the following transponders:  Type 8270 WSM6 (Directional) Transponder ...

  • Page 61: Software Installation

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 7.3.2 Software Installation Use the following instructions to install the test software onto the user computer. Insert the CD “WSM Utilities”. Access My Computer or Windows Explorer. Access the drive containing the software.

  • Page 62: Software Operation

    Use the following procedure to safely use the WSM Terminal software. If the default setup locations are accepted during installation, then the program can be run from the Start button. Follow: All Programs > Sonardyne > WSM Terminal V3.01.05. The WSM Terminal – General Status main screen will appear.

  • Page 63: Serial Port Settings

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 7.4.1.1 Serial port settings To set the serial port settings, proceed as follows, refer to Figure 7-4: Select Setup from the main toolbar, then select Serial Port Settings. In the Serial Port Settings window select the correct Coms port from the Serial Port drop down menu list.

  • Page 64: General Status

    In the Nav Scheme selection, choose between HPR or Sonardyne. In the Reply Type selection, choose between Tone and Wideband. With the Nav Scheme set to Sonardyne, and the Reply Type set to Wideband® 1, the current Interrogate Channel, command Address and Wideband Individual Reply Signal (IRS) Reply will be displayed.

  • Page 65: Table 7-1 - Wsm Terminal General Status Meanings

    Serial Number and should be referred to in any communications with Sonardyne regarding the unit. This is the Sonardyne drawing number. The build state is indicated by Type Number the last letter and digit. Dependent on the Nav Scheme and Reply Type currently selected and Interrogate and Reply may not be displayed.

  • Page 66: Nav Scheme

    Simrad HPR systems, but only one can be selected at any one time. 7.4.3.1 Quickset Wideband® 1 With the NAV Scheme set to Sonardyne, and the Reply Type set to Wideband 1®, the current Interrogation channel, and the command Address (which defines the Wideband Individual Reply Signal (IRS)) is shown.

  • Page 67: Figure 7-7 - Quickset Wideband Configuration

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-7 – Quickset Wideband Configuration If the unit is already in a Quickset configuration, one button will have font larger than the others. Select the Power and Gain settings from the drop down menus.

  • Page 68: Quickset Wideband® 2

    7.4.3.2 Quickset Wideband® 2 With the NAV Scheme set to Sonardyne, and the Reply Type can be set to Wideband® 2. Figure 7-8 – Quickset Wideband® 2 setting The Interrogate and Reply configuration can be changed by selecting Settings or Quickset Wideband®...

  • Page 69: Figure 7-9 - Quickset Wideband® 2 Configuration

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-9 – Quickset Wideband® 2 Configuration If the unit is already in a Quickset Wideband configuration, one button will have font larger than the others. Select the Power and Gain settings from the drop down menus.

  • Page 70: Sonardyne Tone

    7.4.3.3 Sonardyne Tone With NAV Scheme set to Sonardyne and the Reply Type set to Tone, the Interrogation and Reply channels can be individually set to any Sonardyne MF channel using the drop down lists. Select Set to program the new channels.

  • Page 71: Figure 7-11 - Mouse Prompt Display

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 If the mouse hovers over certain data boxes on the page, a prompt will appear displaying the legal ranges. Figure 7-11 – Mouse prompt display Section 7 October 2011...

  • Page 72: Hpr

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 7.4.3.4 With the NAV Scheme set to HPR, the HPR Channel box will contain the beacon channel if configured for HPR300 or HPR400. The Interrogate and Reply channels are a fixed pair in the HPR mode.

  • Page 73: Battery Status

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Battery Status From the main menu, select Get Voltage to obtain a fresh voltage reading. For a Nickel Metal Hybride pack, the voltage is nominally 18.75V but may be as high as 21.5V immediately after a charge, falling to below 17.0V when nominally flat.

  • Page 74: Transponder Settings

    To set the Transponder settings proceed as follows: In the Main Screen, press the Settings button Select Get to read the parameters. For a Sonardyne Wideband Scheme, pressing the Advanced button from the Quickset Wideband window will access this display Section 7...

  • Page 75: Figure 7-15 - General Settings - Hpr

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-15 – General Settings – HPR Section 7 October 2011...

  • Page 76: Figure 7-16 - General Settings - Address

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-16 – General Settings - Address The WSM Address defines the Individual Reply Signal (IRS), changing the Address changes the IRS. To change the Address, type in a new command Address in the range 3301 – 4714 (101 –...

  • Page 77: Figure 7-17 - General Settings Sonardyne Interrogate

     Turn-Around-Time is selected by the drop-down list for all Sonardyne modes The Interrogate channel and Address are only available when in a Sonardyne Wideband scheme. The Interrogate channel can be selected from the drop down list. Command Addresses 3301 to 4714 use a different third command pulse frequency compared to Addresses 0101 to 1514.

  • Page 78: Release

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Power Level is the signal strength of the Transponder replies. The options are High or Low. Transponders should use the lowest power level that works reliably in the operational environment. NOTE Setting low power will increase battery life by an approximate factor of 2.

  • Page 79: Figure 7-19 - Firmware Download

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-19 – Firmware Download Select the firmware to download by selecting File option from the Menu bar. Choose the appropriate .DLD file. Section 7 October 2011...

  • Page 80: Download Settings

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-20 – Firmware Download file selection When the download file has been selected, it will appear on the Firmware Download screen. The download file must be selected before attempting to download.

  • Page 81: Downloading

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-21 – Download settings 7.8.1.2 Downloading With a .DLD filename selected, and Download Settings confirmed, press Start Download to begin the firmware download. Assuming the Transponder firmware supports the Downloading function, the Transponder will reply to the Download request following the erasure of its Program memory in EEPROM, a few seconds later.

  • Page 82: Figure 7-22 - Firmware Downloading Status

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-22 – Firmware downloading status When all lines have been sent (typically a few minutes), the operator will be informed the download is complete. Figure 7-23 – Firmware download complete...

  • Page 83: Checking A Successful Download

    If problems are experienced attempting to download, the Display all activity box can be ticked. All communication between Transponder and PC will now be displayed. This feature can assist Sonardyne to diagnose faults, if the entire window contents are copied and pasted into an email to support@sonardyne.com. Check the underwater connector is clean.

  • Page 84: Figure 7-24 - Listening For Transponder Message

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-24 – Listening for Transponder message To begin downloading, press Yes. Make sure an appropriate .DLD file has been selected. The software now listens for the next Download command, and on reception starts the download procedure in the normal way.

  • Page 85: Transponder Testing

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-25 – Listening for Transponder download Transponder Testing These features allow various functions of the Transponder to be tested. If an ANT unit is available, the Transponder can be fully tested independently.

  • Page 86: Diagnostics - Channel Range Test Using An Ant

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 The Ping Rate window is used to set the repetition rate in seconds Once started, an audible output should be heard every time the red button is displayed Figure 7-26 – Ping Test 7.9.2...

  • Page 87: Figure 7-28 - Select Channel(S) To Test

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Select Channel Range Test. In the window choose Select Channel(s) to test. This displays the range of channels that can be selected from for use in the test. Figure 7-28 – Select Channel(s) to test To select a Channel(s)-to-test, click on a Channels-to-Select-From, and press Add, or simply double-click a Channel(s)-to-test.

  • Page 88: Figure 7-29 - New Test Channel File

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-29 – New Test Channel File Figure 7-30 – Before setting path and file name Section 7 October 2011...

  • Page 89: Figure 7-31 - With Path And File Name Set

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-31 – With path and file name set This results in: Figure 7-32 – Select Channel(s) to test after entering desired channel file Section 7 October 2011...

  • Page 90: Figure 7-33 - Saving File And Resulting Screens

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Input the desired channel as shown in Figure 7-32, then select File and Save. Figure 7-33 – Saving File and resulting screens Pressing OK results in: Figure 7-34 – Saved Channel results...

  • Page 91: Name Of Test (Optional)

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 To delete a channel from the Channel(s) to test list, click on the desire channel to delete to highlight it. Figure 7-35 – Highlighting a channel to delete from Channel(s) to test list When the channel to delete is highlighted, select Delete to remove it from the list.

  • Page 92: Saving

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 7.9.2.2 Saving From the menu toolbar, select File, then Save or Save As, this prompts the standard save dialog. If the file name is not changed further prompts are: Figure 7-36 – Saving File already exists prompt Choosing No aborts the save process;...

  • Page 93: Figure 7-38 - Setting Ant Parameters

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 7-38 – Setting ANT Parameters Figure 7-39 – ANT Parameters Section 7 October 2011...

  • Page 94: Running The Test

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 7.9.2.4 Running the test When Channel(s)-to-test have been selected, press OK then Start on the Channel Range Testing window. The ANT will be initialised and configured with the first Channel(s)-to-test, before actual interrogations begin.

  • Page 95: Diagnostics - Channel Depth Test

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 7.9.3 Diagnostics – Channel Depth Test The following tests are only applicable if the transponder is fitted with a depth sensor, and depth replies are switched ON (More button under General Status). An ANT is used to detect the 2 reply signals from the WSM.

  • Page 96: Diagnostics - Transponder To Transponder Test

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Failure to turn on the depth sensor results in: Figure 7-42 – Failure to turn on Depth Sensor Typical depth results using the same file as for the Channel Range Test.

  • Page 97: Diagnostics - Reset Transponder

    Figure 7-45 – HPR Channel written 7.9.6 About From the Main Menu, select About to display the software version: Figure 7-46 – Sonardyne About screen Press Products Supported to view which types of Transponder the software supports: Section 7 October 2011...

  • Page 98: Programming The Acoustic Navigation Tester (Ant)

    For full the full licensing agreement, refer to Appendix D – Software Copyright / License / Warranty. 7.10 Programming the Acoustic Navigation Tester (ANT) The Sonardyne Type 7343 ANT contains four programming procedures:  Tone Burst Sequence: for producing a continuous sequence of tone bursts at a repetition period of 750ms. Useful during diagnostic testing.

  • Page 99: Tone Burst Sequence

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 7.10.1 Tone Burst Sequence Switch the ANT OFF, then ON and key in the following sequence of commands on the ANT keypad ([] indicates keypad keys): Table 7-2 – ANT Keypad sequence of operation...

  • Page 100: Responder Trigger Sequence

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 The red ACTIVE light should now be flashing regularly, and the screen displays: 7=PW 8=DECR FREQ 9=INCR FREQ 6=STOP PULSE 10 ms @ 23920 Hz & 0 dB ATTN Keypad Key...

  • Page 101: Hpr Channel Test

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 The red ACTIVE light should now be flashing regularly, and the screen displays: 7=PW 8=DECR FREQ 9=INCR FREQ 6=STOP PULSE 10 ms @ 23920 Hz & 0 dB ATTN Keypad Key...

  • Page 102: Acoustic Command Test

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 7.10.4 Acoustic Command Test Switch the ANT OFF, then ON and key in the following sequence of commands on the ANT keypad ([] indicates keypad keys): Table 7-5 – Acoustic Command Test...

  • Page 103: Section 8 - Fault Diagnosis

    To assist in determining a fault with the WSM6 it is recommended to have the following list of equipment:  Sonardyne ANT Type 7343 – firmware version 2.25 or greater, with ANT coupling loop 7343-042B or ANT test transducer Type 7935-000-B. ...

  • Page 104: Figure 8-1 - Test Configuration

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 The connection to an ammeter will not be necessary if the PSU has a built in ammeter or output current display. Re-connect the end cap to the main electronics assembly via the ribbon cable.

  • Page 105: Diagnostic Procedures

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Diagnostic Procedures To carry out full diagnostic checks, the upper board may have to be removed to access all the test points. Three flying leads are needed to connect the two boards together – PL2 to SKT2, PL3 to SKT3 and PL4 to SKT4.

  • Page 106: Figure 8-2 - Tx/Rx Board 8270-035

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Figure 8-2 – Tx/Rx Board 8270-035 PL3.1 U19.8 +5V D7 cathode U18.4 C16+ Vbatt PL1.1 C16 0V U17.4 Section 8 October 2011...

  • Page 107: 100Khz Oscillator

    8.4.1.4 100kHz Oscillator Use a x10 probe and frequency counter, check a 5V 100kHz square wave is present on the middle pad of JP8. Refer to Figure 8-3. Figure 8-3 – CPU Board 8270-036 1 JP3.3 3 PL4.1 2 PL4.4 4 JP8.2...

  • Page 108: Functional Check

    Issue: A Rev 0 If less than 23.4V, or zero, a fault on the connector, DAS card or interconnections is indicated. See Section 3.5.1 – 8270-000-11 WSM6, and Section 3.5.2 – 8270-000-07 WSM6 for wiring configurations for variant transponders. Functional Check 8.5.1...
  • Page 109 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Connect a PSU to the battery connection. Connect to a PC using the charger/comms interface. Run the WSM Terminal software. Switch the transponder ON. On WSM Terminal, select Get Status. Check the transponder populates the data fields. This confirms the basic operation of the micro controller and associated crystal.

  • Page 110: Pre-Amplifier First Stage Output

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 8.5.1.1 Pre-amplifier First Stage Output This waveform is monitored at TP9 on the lower board. Refer to Figure 8-5. Both input and output signals are shown. The input starting at 0ms and the reply starting at approximately 30ms.

  • Page 111: Squarer Stage Output

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 8.5.1.2 Squarer Stage Output This waveform is monitored at TP3 on the lower board. Refer to Figure 8-6. Both input and reply signals should appear. The input starts at 0ms, and the reply starts at approximately 30ms.

  • Page 112: Iifdet And Txpw Output

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 8.5.1.4 IIFDET and TXPW Output These waveforms are monitored on PL4-1 and PL4-4 on the upper board. Refer to Figure 8-8. The time between the falling edge of IIFDET and the 2 falling edge of TXPW should be 39.2ms ±200µs.

  • Page 113: Drive Amplifier Input

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 8.5.1.6 Drive Amplifier Input This waveform is monitored on the Gates of U17 pin 4 and U18 pin 4 on the lower Tx board. Refer to Figure 8-10. If it does not appear as shown in Figure 8-10, then the Tx board is faulty.

  • Page 114: Responder Mode

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 8.5.1.8 Responder Mode Use Test Cable 1 to apply a +ve going pulse to the Pin 1 (black wire), wrt 0V (white wire), 5V amplitude, with a duration of 10ms and a repetition rate of 750ms. Refer to Figure 8-12.

  • Page 115: Acceptance Test

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Acceptance Test Following successful fault diagnosis an acceptance test must be carried out. At the end of each test complete the Test Results Sheet to keep a record of all results.

  • Page 116: Acoustic Command Test

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 NOTE If a test transducer is not available, an ANT Test Loop (Type 7343-042) can be used, but relies on electrical pick-up with the WSM rather than an acoustic coupling with the transducer, and can give good replies even if the WSM6 is damaged.

  • Page 117: Trickle Charge Function

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 8.6.8 Trickle Charge Function Remove the trigger pulse from the black wire and observer the current drops back to a steady reading of approximately 85mA with a fully charge battery. 8.6.9...
  • Page 118 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 This page is intentionally left blank Section 8 October 2011...

  • Page 119: Section 9 - Retrieval And Storage

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 SECTION 9 – RETRIEVAL AND STORAGE 9. Retrieval and Storing When the WSM6 has completed its in water operations the unit must be retrieved. Make sure the rotary ON/OFF is switched to set to OFF.
  • Page 120 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 This page is intentionally left blank Section 9 October 2011...

  • Page 121: Section 10 - Spares

    SECTION 10 – SPARES 10. Introduction The following is a list of all available spares. 10.1 Type 8270 Wideband Sub-Mini 6G: Directional 4000 Metres Table 10-1 – Type 8270 WSM6 Component Identification Table Part No. Dwg No Description LOWER ENDCAP...
  • Page 122 272-0352 And Power Pack AC cable, European plug See Section 10.3 - Type 8270-000-11 – Wideband Sub-Mini Directional 6G 4000m, 5-pin Female or Section 10.4 - Type 8270-000-07 Wideband Sub-Mini 6G Directional 4000m 8- pin for specific charger kit variations...

  • Page 123: Type 8271 Wideband Sub-Mini 6G: Omni-Directional 1000 Metres

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 10.2 Type 8271 Wideband Sub-Mini 6G: Omni-Directional 1000 Metres Table 10-2 – Type 8271 Wideband Sub-Mini 6G: Omni-Directional 1000M Part No. Dwg No Description LOWER ENDCAP 641-3335 8071-010-01 Lower end cap assembly, 1000m no depth...
  • Page 124 272-0352 And Power Pack AC cable, European plug See Section 10.3 - Type 8270-000-11 – Wideband Sub-Mini Directional 6G 4000m, 5-pin Female or Section 10.4 - Type 8270-000-07 Wideband Sub-Mini 6G Directional 4000m 8- pin for specific charger kit variations...

  • Page 125: Type 8270-000-11 - Wideband Sub-Mini Directional 6G 4000M, 5-Pin Female

    Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 10.3 Type 8270-000-11 – Wideband Sub-Mini Directional 6G 4000m, 5- pin Female Table 10-3 - TYPE 8270-000-11 Wideband SUB-MINI Directional 6G 4000M, 5-pin FEMALE Spares and Accessories Part No. Dwg No Description LOWER ENDCAP...
  • Page 126 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 BATTERY CHARGING / PC COMMS /CABLE OPTIONS 820-6586 7971-050 PC to WSM comms cable, 5 pin 317-2883 MCIL5M Mating cable tail 317-2672 MCDLSF locking sleeve 820-0002 8070-053-01 5 pin Male to 5 pin male 1-1 cable, 300mm...

  • Page 127: Type 8270-000-07 Wideband Sub-Mini 6G Directional 4000M 8-Pin

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 10.4 Type 8270-000-07 Wideband Sub-Mini 6G Directional 4000m 8-pin Table 10-4 – Type 8270-000-07 Wideband Sub-Mini 6 Directional 6G 4000m 8-pin Spares and Accessories Part No. Dwg No Description LOWER ENDCAP...
  • Page 128 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 BATTERY CHARGING / PC COMMS /CABLE OPTIONS 820-6780 7971-060 PC to WSM comms cable, 8 pin 820-6795 8000-075 Mating cable tail, 5m, with locking sleeve 820-6794 8000-076-01 8 pin extension cable, M-F, 35m...

  • Page 129: Section 11 - Technical Specifications

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 SECTION 11 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11. Technical Specification for Type 8270 / 8271 Wideband Sub- Mini 6G All HPR-300 Channels (see Appendix B.1) All HPR-400 Channels (see Appendix B.2) Navigation schemes...
  • Page 130 (4ms @ low power) 72,000 (8270) 100,000 (8271) Operating Life (4ms @ 1/sec, low power) 20 hours (8270) 28 hours (80271) 4 hours using Sonardyne Charger Type 7972-000-04 Charging time (Temperature must be between 10 and 40ºC) Section 11 October 2011...

  • Page 131: Figure 11-1 - Connector Pin Numbering

    Black White Fast Charge / Comms out External Power 24V and trickle charge Green Not used Orange Refer to Section 3.5.2 – 8270-000-07 WSM6, and Section 3.5.1 – 8270-000-11 WSM6 for wiring configurations for variant transponders. Section 11 October 2011...
  • Page 132 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 This page is intentionally left blank Section 11 October 2011...

  • Page 133: Glossary Of Terms

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Term Definition Attitude Heading An inertial sensor that provides outputs of heading, pitch and roll. Reference System (AHRS) Acoustic Navigation Tester Common Interrogation Frequency Central Processing Unit Common Reply Frequency...
  • Page 134 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 Term Definition Remotely Operated Vehicle Super Sub-Mini Transponder (WSM predecessor) A system similar to an SBL system except the system uses three or more elements in a single transducer array. The measurements it...

  • Page 135: Appendix A - Firmware History

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 APPENDIX A – FIRMWARE HISTORY This table is a history and record of all firmware installed into the transponder. Table 11-1 – Firmware History Version Date Description V3.03 16/09/2011 WBV2 command address change...

  • Page 136: Appendix B - Frequency Tables

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 APPENDIX B – FREQUENCY TABLES B Frequency Tables B.1 HPR – 300 Frequency Table INTERROGATION ANT CHANNEL HPR CHANNEL REPLY FREQUENCY REFERENCE REFERENCE FREQUENCY Hz 20492 29762 21552 30488 22124 31250...

  • Page 137: B.2 Hpr - 400 Frequency Table

    WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 B.2 HPR – 400 Frequency Table First First First Rx Second First Rx Second Chan Reply Chan. Reply Freq. Rx Freq Freq. Rx Freq Freq. Freq. 21000 21500 29250 23000 21000...

  • Page 138: B.3 Sonardyne Tone / Frequency Interrogations

    Issue: A Rev 0 B.3 Sonardyne Tone / Frequency Interrogations All Sonardyne interrogation and reply channels can be selected using the set-up software. These use shorter pulses and will more than double the number of reply pulses available from a single battery charge.
  • Page 139 WSM6 Manual Document Ref: UM-8270-000 Issue: A Rev 0 APPENDIX C – WIDEBAND SUB-MINI 6: COMPLETED ASSEMBLY ACCEPTANCE TEST SHEET Type 827… Unit Serial No. Section Test Results Value 8.6.1 Battery Off Load Voltage 8.6.2 Battery Charge Circuit Function Supply voltage drops to 20.5V (typical) 8.6.3...
  • Page 140 Where onward rental, lease or loan is sanctioned by Sonardyne International, the end user must be made aware of the details of this agreement and it is the responsibility of the rentee to ensure that the end user complies with the agreement and deletes and returns any copies at the end of the rental period..
  • Page 141 Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with non-critical data before relying on it. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program. LIABILITY OF SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.
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