DATASONICS SIS-1500, System Manual

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SIS-1500 Seafloor Imaging System 3-3
SECTION 3 Setup and Deployment Unpacking
etting up the SIS-1500 Seafloor Imaging System begins with the
careful unpacking and inspection of the system components. Once
this is complete, the SIP-150 Sonar Image Processor is set up and
connected to the TTV-195 Tow Vehicle. The system is then activated,
Chirpscan
3
is started, some configuration and predeployment checks are
made, and the tow vehicle is deployed. This section encompasses these
operations, describes the operator controls and indicators, and includes a
startup procedure for getting the system operational quickly.
Unpacking
The system hardware is shipped in three wooden boxes or optional, reusable
Hardigg cases, which allow the system to be transported many times. A
fourth box contains the deck cable, the software and the system
documentation. As the contents and number of boxes may vary, refer to the
packing list for detailed information. The four boxes contain the following
items:
Box #1
SIP-150 Sonar Image Processor
AC power cables (2)
Printer cable (with optional printer only)
SCSI cable (with optional external storage device only)
Box #2
Monitor
Monitor cable
AC power cable
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NOTE Once the tow vehicle is deployed and the system is operating, refer
to the Chirpscan
3
manual for detailed information on the operation of the
Chirpscan
3
software.