Purpose Of This Manual; Summary Of Sections - Edgetech 4125 SIDE SCAN User Manual

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P P REFACE
We, the employees at EdgeTech, would like to thank you for purchasing 4125 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM.
At EdgeTech, it is our policy to provide high quality, cost effective products and support services that meet
or exceed your requirements. We also strive to deliver them on time and to continuously look for ways to
improve them. We take pride in the products we manufacture and want you to be entirely satisfied with
your equipment.

Purpose of this Manual

The purpose of this manual is to provide the user with information on the installation and use of
EdgeTech's 4125 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM. For detailed information relating to software that came with
this device, refer to the appropriate user software manual.
Although this manual encompasses the latest operational features of 4125 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM,
some features may be periodically upgraded. Therefore the information in this manual is subject to
change and should be used for reference only.

Summary of Sections

This manual is divided into the following five sections and three appendices:
SECTION 1: Overview. Describes the 4125 system, its applications, major components, and available
options. Also includes a section about EdgeTech's role as the leader in underwater technology over the
past few decades.
SECTION 2: Specifications. Details the topside processor, tow vehicle, cables, and options. Also includes
technical descriptions for some of the major computer components within the system.
SECTION 3: Set-up & Activation. Explains how to properly unpack, set-up, test, deploy, and recover the
4125 system.
SECTION 4: Maintenance. Describes the basic maintenance procedures required for different parts of the
system.
SECTION 5: Troubleshooting. Explains how to disassemble and reassemble the tow vehicle chassis.
Describes the procedure for recalibrating the compass. And provides basic troubleshooting techniques.
APPENDIX A: Backup & Restore. Provides the instructions for making a copy of the hard drive onto a
provided USB drive and then using this same drive to restore the system in the unlikely event of its failure.
APPENDIX B: Printers. Describes the various printers that may be used with the 4125 Series system.
APPENDIX C: Tow Characteristics. Includes graphical representations of the tow vehicle and cable at
various lengths, depths, and weights.