Edgetech 3200-XS, User Manual

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3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System User’s Manual Doc. No. 990-0000026-1000, Rev. 2.3
Preface
We, the employees at EdgeTech, would like to thank you for purchasing a 3200-XS
Sub-Bottom Profiling System. At EdgeTech it is our policy to provide high quality, cost
effective products and support services that meet or exceed your requirements, to deliver
them on time and to continuously look for ways to improve them. We take pride in the
products we manufacture and want you to be entirely satisfied with your equipment. The
information in this manual will get you started. It tells you what you need to set up, to
operate and to maintain the 3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System.
Purpose of this Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide the user with information on the setup, operation,
care, and maintenance of the EdgeTech 3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System. For
general information on sub-bottom profiling, refer to papers published in the Journal of the
Acoustical Society of America, Offshore Technology Conference, IEEE Journal of Oceanic
Engineering by L.R. LeBlanc and S.G. Schock. Although this manual encompasses the
latest operational features of the 3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System, some features of
the system may be periodically upgraded. Therefore the information in this manual is
subject to change and should be used for reference only.
This manual is divided into the following four sections and two appendices:
Section 1: Overview. Provides some background information about EdgeTech,
discusses the advantages of EdgeTech’s Full Spectrum chirp technology, and
describes the main components of the 3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System.
Section 2: Specifications. Lists the electrical, mechanical and environmental
specifications for the main components of the 3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System.
Section 3: Setup and Test. Provides instructions on how to set up and test the
3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System and how to deploy and tow the tow vehicle.
Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting. Provides some maintenance
recommendations and instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble a tow
vehicle. Included also are some troubleshooting procedures and connector pinout and
wiring information.
Appendix A: Printer Connections. Lists many of the printers that can be used with
the 3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System and provides the setup requirements and
general specifications for a few of these printers that will provide the best results.
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions. Provides some frequently asked
questions from EdgeTech customers about the 3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System.