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Edgetech PORT MFE User Hardware Manual (54 pages)

PACS ACOUSTIC DECK UNIT

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

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