DATASONICS SIS-1500, System Manual

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SIS-1500 Seafloor Imaging System 3-13
SECTION 3 Setup and Deployment Tow Vehicle Setup
Tow Vehicle Setup
The setting up of the TTV-195 Tow Vehicle encompasses the installation of
the tail fins, the connection of the SIP-150 Sonar Image Processor, and the
adjustment of the down-look angle of the transducer arrays.
Installing the Tail Fins
The tow vehicle requires the installation of three tail fins. Each fin is installed
in a separate slot at the aft end of the tow vehicle. Follow the steps listed
below to install the tail fins.
1. Refer to Figure 3-3 and loosen the three socket head retaining screws
that are used to secure the tail fins to the tow vehicle. Do not loosen the
other three screws.
Figure 3-3 Tow Vehicle Tail Fin Retaining Screw Locations
TAIL FIN
SOCKET HEAD RETAINING
SCREW (3)
SLOT (3)