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Edgetech 8242XS User Hardware Manual (88 pages)

Acoustic Release Transponder

Brand: Edgetech | Category: Marine Radio | Size: 7 MB

Attention - Read this First
3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
3
Hardware Variations and Compatibility
4
About this Document
5
Purpose of this Manual
5
Liability
5
Revision History
5
Warranty Statement
6
Software Service Overview
7
Software Updates and Enhancements
7
Returned Material Authorization
8
RMA Purpose
8
Customer Service
9
Company Background
10
Table of Contents
11
List of Figures
14
Overview
18
Figure 1-1: an 8242XS Release in the Arctic Sea
18
Specifications
19
Mechanical and Physical Specifications
19
The PCB Board
19
Figure 2-1: PCB Connectors
19
Table 2-1: Mechanical & Physical Specifications
19
Acoustic Specifications
20
EBACS Command Structure
20
Table 2-2: Acoustic Specifications
20
Legacy BACS Command Structure
21
Table 2-3: BACS Command Structure Specifications
21
EBACS/BACS Command Coding
22
Standard Command Functions
22
Environmental Specifications
22
Table 2-4: Allowed EBACS/BACS Tone Pair Breakdown
22
Table 2-5: Standard Command Functions
22
Table 2-6: Standard Command Functions
22
Power Specifications
23
Mechanical Drawings
24
Figure 2-2: 8242XS Short ICD Drawing
24
Figure 2-3: 8242XS Long ICD Drawing
25
Setup and Activation
26
Required Equipment
26
Installation Considerations
26
Acoustic
26
Figure 3-1: PACS Deck Box
26
Figure 3-2: 8011M Deck Box
26
Figure 3-3: Dunking Transducer
26
Mechanical
27
Orientation
27
Status Reply Command
27
Table 3-1: Status Reply Meanings
28
Operating the System
29
Battery Pack Connection: Turning the Unit on and off
29
Suggested Tools
29
Removing the Purge Port Plug
29
Figure 4-1: Purge Port Location
29
Removing the Lifting Support and Two End Cap Clamps
30
Figure 4-2: Remove the Purge Port Plug Retainer
30
Figure 4-3: Removing the Purge Port Plug
30
Figure 4-4: Top Bolt Assembly Removal
31
Figure 4-5: Clamp Bolt Assembly Removal
31
Figure 4-6: Using a Wrench to Pry the Clamps Apart
31
Removing the Transducer End
32
Figure 4-7: Tapping the Cage Free with a Mallet
32
Figure 4-8: Removing the Transducer End Cap
32
Connecting Power
33
Figure 4-9: the Removed Transducer End Cap
33
Figure 4-10: Battery Connection Location and One Method for Plugging in the Board
33
Closing the Transducer End
34
Figure 4-11: the Proper Orientation of the Battery Pin Connector and JP5
34
Attaching Lifting Support Cages
35
Figure 4-12: Cage Assembly for Transducer End Cap
35
Figure 4-13: Attach One Part of the Lifting Support
35
Figure 4-14: Applying the Second Part of the Lifting Support, Including the ½" Spreader Rods
36
Figure 4-15: Use the Mallet to Ensure the Lifting Support Is Securely Attached
36
Figure 4-16: Replace the [2] Side Titanium Bolt Assemblies
37
Figure 4-17: Top End Cap Completed Assembly
38
Figure 4-18: Thread Top Bolt Assembly Using the Wrench
38
Replace the Purge Port Plug
39
Figure 4-19: Replace the Purge Port Plug
39
Figure 4-20: the Replaced Purge Port Plug Retainer
39
Purging the Internal Atmosphere: Leak Detection and Condensation Prevention
40
Arming the Instrument
41
Figure 4-21: Clevis Rotation Drawing
41
Figure 4-22: the Armed 8242XS
42
Figure 4-23: the Release Link Captured by the Release Hook and Release Latch
43
Figure 4-24: Capture the End of the Hook Onto the Latch Recess
43
Figure 4-25: Rotating the Shaft Using the Arming Wrench
44
Figure 4-26: Armed T-Shaft
44
Sending Commands and Receiving Replies
45
Release Command Function
45
Acoustic Air Testing
45
Test Setup
46
Test Procedure
46
Table 4-1: Acoustic Tests and Results
46
Post Deployment
47
Release Latch Inspection (Following High Load In-Air Releases)
47
Maintenance
48
Housing and Release Preparation and Care
48
8242XS Disassembly
48
Figure 5-1: Battery and Transducers Cables
49
Figure 5-2: the Unplugged Battery and Transducer Cables
49
Remove the Clevis End Cap
50
Figure 5-3: Removing the (2) Top Nut from the (2) Titanium Bolts
50
Figure 5-4: Pry Clevis End Apart with Wrench
50
Figure 5-5: Tapping the Other End of the Clamp with a Mallet
51
Figure 5-6: Sliding the Electronics Assembly from the Release
51
8242XS Assembly
52
Clevis End Cap Assembly
52
Figure 5-7: O-Rings in Clevis End Cap
52
Figure 5-8: Cross Section of the Face Seal, Gland, and Backup O-Rings
53
Battery Replacement
54
Figure 5-9: Clamping Hardware
54
Figure 5-10: the Battery Pack Is on the Underside of the Electronics Chassis
55
Figure 5-11: Close-Up View of the (4) Bracket Screws and (2) Retainer Brackets
55
O-Ring Care and Replacement
56
Additional O-Rings
56
O-Ring Service Disassembly
56
Figure 5-12: Transducer End O-Rings
57
Figure 5-13: Clevis End O-Rings
57
Figure 5-14: Purge Plug O-Rings
57
General Cleaning and Inspection
58
Suggested Inspection Checklist
58
General Inspection and Replacement Schedule
58
Table 5-1: General Inspection and Replacement Schedule
58
8242XS Kits and Options
59
Assembly Drawings with Callouts and Associated Boms
59
Figure A-15: Assy Sub Main 8242XS MART Drawing (PN 0002737
59
Table A-2: BOM 0002737-ASSY SUB MAIN 8242XS MART
60
Figure A-16: Assy Sub Electronics 8242XS Release Drawing (PN 0002650
62
Table A-3: BOM 0002650-ASSY SUB ELECTRONICS CHASSIS 8242 XS
63
Figure A-17: Assy Top Ducer 8242 XS Acoustic Release Drawing (PN 0003226
64
Table A-4: BOM 0002780- ASSY SUB RELEASE MECHANISM 8242 XS
68
Field Kit
71
Table A-5: 8242XS Field Kit
71
O-Ring Spares Kit
72
Table A-6: O-Ring Spares Kit
72
8242Xs Remote Option
73
Table A-7: BOM 0009056- Assy Top Model 8242Xss Acoustic Remote Release
73
Figure A-21: Doc Drawing 8242XS W/Remote Release (PN 0018268
75
Figure A-22: Doc Drawing 8242XS W/ Remote Release Clamps Only
76
Table A-8: BOM 0009057 Assy Sub Electronics 8242XS Remote Release
79
Figure A-25: ASSY SUB Electronics 8242XS Remote Release Drawing (PN 0009057
81
Table A-9: BOM 0025510 ASSY SUB Cable 8242XS Remote Release Unit Bulkhead Ring
82
Table A-10: BOM 0025511 Assy Sub Cable 8242XS Release Electronics Unit Bulkhead Wiring
82
Figure A-26:Assy Sub Cable 8242 Release Unit Bulkhead Wiring Diagram (PN 0025510
83
Figure A-27: Assy Sub Cable 8242 Release Unit Bulkhead Wiring Diagram (PN 0025511
83
Figure A-28: Cable Assy, BRT Remote Drawing (PN 0008449
84
Tandem Release Option
85
Table A-11: 8242XS Tandem Release Kit
85
8242XS Tandem Release Option Drawing
86
Figure A-29: 8242XS Tandem Kit Drawing (PN 0006657
86
Figure A-30: 8242XS Tandem Short Drawing (PN 0017034
87
Figure A-31:8242XS Tandem Kit Long (PN 0018532
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EdgeTech 8242XS Hardware Manual (82 pages)

RELEASE

Brand: EdgeTech | Category: Marine Equipment | Size: 7 MB

Attention - Read this First

3
- Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  3
Hardware Variations and Compatibility

4
About this Document

5
- Liability
  5
- Revision History
  5
Warranty Statement

6
Returned Material Authorization

7
- Foreign and Domestic Shipping Return Instructions
  7
- International Shipping Return Instructions
  8
Customer Service

9
Company Background

10
- Table of Contents
  11
Table of Contents

14
List of Figures

14
List of Tables

17
Overview

17
- Basic Functionality
  17
- Figure 1-1: an 8242XS Release in the Arctic Sea
  17
Specifications

19
Setup and Installation

25
- Acoustic
  25
  - Mechanical
    25
  - Status Reply
    25
  - Table 3-1: Status Reply Meanings
    26
Operating Instructions

27
- Tools
  27
Maintenance

51
A.0 Remote Release

77
- Mechanical Drawings
  77
- Figure A-1: 8242XS Remote Release - 0018268
  78
B.0 Tandem Release Option

79

Edgetech 8242XS User Hardware Manual (54 pages)

PACS ACOUSTIC DECK UNIT

Brand: Edgetech | Category: Marine Equipment | Size: 2 MB

ATTENTION-Read this First
3
Revision History
3
Hardware Variations and Compatibility
4
About this Document
5
Purpose of this Manual
5
Liability
5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
5
Warranty Statement
6
Returned Material Authorization
7
RMA Purpose
7
Software Service Overview
8
Software Updates and Enhancements
8
Customer Service
9
Company Background
10
Table of Contents
11
List of Figures
14
Overview
16
Figure 1-1: PACS Acoustic Deck Unit
16
Figure 1-2: PACS in Closed Splashproof Case
16
Basic Functionality
17
PACS Components
17
Compatible Edgetech Transponding Releases
17
Figure 1-3: PACS with LF Transducer and Manual on Thumb Drive
17
Table 1-1: Compatible Edgetech Transponding Releases
17
Specifications
18
PACS Acoustic Deck Unit
18
PACS Acoustic and Mechanical Specifications
18
PACS Power Specifications
18
Table 2-1: PACS Acoustic and Mechanical Specifications
18
Table 2-2: PACS Power Specifications
18
EBACS Command Structure
19
BACS Command Structure
19
BACS Command Coding
19
Table 2-3: Allowed BACS Tone Pair Breakdown
19
Dunking Transducers
20
Low-Frequency (Lf)Transducer
20
Medium-Frequency (MF) Transducer
20
Figure 2-1: the PACS with the LF Dunking Transducer
20
Figure 2-2: the PACS with the MF Dunking Transducer
20
Table 2-4: Low-Frequency Transducer Mechanical Specifications
20
Table 2-5: Medium-Frequency Transducer Mechanical Specifications
20
Kevlar Reinforced Cable Specifications
21
Serial Cable Pin out
21
Auxiliary Cable Pin out
21
Table 2-6: Kevlar Reinforced Cable Specifications
21
Table 2-7: Serial Cable Pin out Descriptions
21
Table 2-8: Auxiliary Cable Pin-Out Descriptions
21
Set-Up and Activation
22
Internal Battery Considerations
22
Checking Battery Voltage
22
Charging the Battery
22
Figure 3-1: Battery Voltage Display
22
Figure 3-2: Remove Cap from POWER/RS 232 Bulkhead Connector
23
Figure 3-3: Connect Power/Rs 232 Cable Connector Tabs and POWER/RS 232 Connector Inserts
23
Figure 3-4: Thread Power/Rs 232 Cable Connector in
23
Figure 3-5: Turn PACS Power Switch to the on Position to Charge
23
Discharging and Storage
24
Connecting the Transducer
24
Figure 3-6 PACS Charge LED Indicating Charging
24
Figure 3-7: Transducer Cable 3-Pin Plug and 3-Socket PACS XDCP Connector
24
Figure 3-8: Transducer Cable 3-Pin Plug Mated with 3-Socket PACS XDCP Connector
24
Keypad Descriptions
25
Figure 3-9: Image of Keypad
25
Figure 3-10: LCD Display
25
Table 3-1: Keypad Descriptions
25
Activating the PACS Unit
26
Figure 3-11: Activated PACS
26
Command Mode <CMD
27
Figure 3-12: the PACS Power-Up Message
27
Ranging Mode
29
Manual CW Ranging
29
Repetitive CW Ranging
30
Encoded Interrogate Ranging
30
Serial Port Operation
32
Logging Mode
32
Host Mode
32
Table 3-2: Host Mode Communication Examples
33
Table 3-3: PACS Serial Command Set
33
PACS Menus
34
Command Menu <CMD
35
Ranging Menu
35
Table 3-4: Ranging Menu Item Descriptions
35
System Menu
36
Table 3-5: System Menu Item Descriptions
36
Configuring PACS to Operate with Edgetech Products
37
LF-BACS Operation Configuration
37
MF Operation Configuration
40
MFE Operation Configuration
43
Maintenance
46
Basic Maintenance
46
PACS Deck Unit
46
Transducer
46
Battery Storage
46
Figure 5-1: the Front Panel with the Screws Highlighted
47
Figure 5-2: the Upside-Down Front Panel
47
Figure 5-3: the PACS Battery Connection
48
Figure 5-4: the Top of the Battery Retainer Plate
48
Battery Pack Storage Guidelines
49
Figure 5-5: the Battery with the Retainer Plate Removed
49
Figure 5-6: the PCB Without the Battery Pack
49
APPENDIX A: Interrogation Codes
50
APPENDIX B: Glossary of Terms
53

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