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Edgetech PORT MFE User Hardware Manual

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ATTENTION-Read this First
Revision History
Hardware Variations and Compatibility
About this Document
Purpose of this Manual
Liability
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warranty Statement
Returned Material Authorization
RMA Purpose
Software Service Overview
Software Updates and Enhancements
Customer Service
Company Background
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Overview
Figure 1-1: PACS Acoustic Deck Unit
Figure 1-2: PACS in Closed Splashproof Case
Basic Functionality
PACS Components
Compatible Edgetech Transponding Releases
Figure 1-3: PACS with LF Transducer and Manual on Thumb Drive
Table 1-1: Compatible Edgetech Transponding Releases
Specifications
PACS Acoustic Deck Unit
PACS Acoustic and Mechanical Specifications
PACS Power Specifications
Table 2-1: PACS Acoustic and Mechanical Specifications
Table 2-2: PACS Power Specifications
EBACS Command Structure
BACS Command Structure
BACS Command Coding
Table 2-3: Allowed BACS Tone Pair Breakdown
Dunking Transducers
Low-Frequency (Lf)Transducer
Medium-Frequency (MF) Transducer
Figure 2-1: the PACS with the LF Dunking Transducer
Figure 2-2: the PACS with the MF Dunking Transducer
Table 2-4: Low-Frequency Transducer Mechanical Specifications
Table 2-5: Medium-Frequency Transducer Mechanical Specifications
Kevlar Reinforced Cable Specifications
Serial Cable Pin out
Auxiliary Cable Pin out
Table 2-6: Kevlar Reinforced Cable Specifications
Table 2-7: Serial Cable Pin out Descriptions
Table 2-8: Auxiliary Cable Pin-Out Descriptions
Set-Up and Activation
Internal Battery Considerations
Checking Battery Voltage
Charging the Battery
Figure 3-1: Battery Voltage Display
Figure 3-2: Remove Cap from POWER/RS 232 Bulkhead Connector
Figure 3-3: Connect Power/Rs 232 Cable Connector Tabs and POWER/RS 232 Connector Inserts
Figure 3-4: Thread Power/Rs 232 Cable Connector in
Figure 3-5: Turn PACS Power Switch to the on Position to Charge
Discharging and Storage
Connecting the Transducer
Figure 3-6 PACS Charge LED Indicating Charging
Figure 3-7: Transducer Cable 3-Pin Plug and 3-Socket PACS XDCP Connector
Figure 3-8: Transducer Cable 3-Pin Plug Mated with 3-Socket PACS XDCP Connector
Keypad Descriptions
Figure 3-9: Image of Keypad
Figure 3-10: LCD Display
Table 3-1: Keypad Descriptions
Activating the PACS Unit
Figure 3-11: Activated PACS
Command Mode <CMD
Figure 3-12: the PACS Power-Up Message
Ranging Mode
Manual CW Ranging
Repetitive CW Ranging
Encoded Interrogate Ranging
Serial Port Operation
Logging Mode
Host Mode
Table 3-2: Host Mode Communication Examples
Table 3-3: PACS Serial Command Set
PACS Menus
Command Menu <CMD
Ranging Menu
Table 3-4: Ranging Menu Item Descriptions
System Menu
Table 3-5: System Menu Item Descriptions
Configuring PACS to Operate with Edgetech Products
LF-BACS Operation Configuration
MF Operation Configuration
MFE Operation Configuration
Maintenance
Basic Maintenance
PACS Deck Unit
Transducer
Battery Storage
Figure 5-1: the Front Panel with the Screws Highlighted
Figure 5-2: the Upside-Down Front Panel
Figure 5-3: the PACS Battery Connection
Figure 5-4: the Top of the Battery Retainer Plate
Battery Pack Storage Guidelines
Figure 5-5: the Battery with the Retainer Plate Removed
Figure 5-6: the PCB Without the Battery Pack
APPENDIX A: Interrogation Codes
APPENDIX B: Glossary of Terms

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PACS ACOUSTIC DECK UNIT

U S E R H A R D W A R E M A N U A L

0010996_REV_E

10/8/2024

EdgeTech

4 Little Brook Road

West Wareham, MA 02576

Tel: (508) 291-0057

: (508) 291-2491

www.EdgeTech.com

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