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3.5.3 STARMUX III Digital Telemetry Link Connections
All of the connections to the STARMUX III Digital Telemetry Link are made using connectors on the back
panel. These connectors are shown in
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The STARMUX III Digital Telemetry Link connections are the following:
SEA CABLE: SubConn MCBH4F female connector to sea cable going out to towfish.
DATA CONN. : RJ-45 Standard Ethernet connection for connecting to external topside computer.
LINE VAC: Connection for AC power cord.
SYNC CONN: Provides input connection for a TTL external trigger that is sent to the towfish.
3.5.4 STARMUX III Digital Telemetry Link Controls and Indicators
The STARMUX III Digital Telemetry Link includes controls and indicators on the front and back panels as
shown in
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LINE: Rocker switch. Switches AC power to the POWER switch on the front panel of the
STARMUX Digital Link. This switch can be left in the on position at all times.
POWER: Rocker switch. Turns the STARMUX Digital Link on or off.
PWR: Green indicator. Illuminated when the STARMUX Digital Link is on.
LAN: Green indicator. Flashes continuously when an Ethernet connection is
established.
LINK: Green indicator. Flashes while the STARMUX Digital Link is establishing a reliable
communications link with the side scan sonar. Illuminates continuously when a
reliable communications link with the sonar is established.
FISH POWER: Red indicator. Illuminated when the STARMUX Digital Link is on and the side scan
sonar is
NOTE: The STARMUX III Digital Link will automatically switch off power to
the towfish should the rack mount computer be disconnected from the
digital link for an extended period. The power will also be turned off if an
over current or under current condition exists. To reactivate the power,
turn the POWER switch off and then on again.