Edgetech 3200-XS, User Manual

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SECTION 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System User’s Manual Doc. No. 990-0000026-1000, Rev. 2.3
After washing down the tow vehicle, clean the transducers and hydrophone arrays using a
mild, non-abrasive detergent and water. Do not use any abrasive detergents or ammonia
based cleaners. After cleaning, thoroughly spray the transducers and hydrophones again
with fresh water.
4.1.3 Inspecting and Cleaning the Underwater Connectors
Regularly inspect the contacts on the male pins of each underwater connector in the tow
vehicle and on the tow cable for corrosion or oxidation. To remove any oxidation, rub the
contacts lightly with 800 grit emery cloth cut into strips equal to or less than the width of a
contact. A pencil eraser can also be used for this purpose. The female sockets can be
cleaned using a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol. A .22 caliber bore brush with only nylon
bristles can be used to remove light oxidation.
To extend the life and increase the reliability of the connectors, apply a thin film of silicone
dielectric grease, such as Novagard G624 general purpose silicone grease or an
equivalent, to the entire surface of each male pin. A small amount of grease should also be
applied to the opening of each female socket.
NOTE:
Remember to always install dummy connectors on the connectors
of the tow cable and the tow vehicle tow cable connector.
4.1.4 Storage
When not in use, all the components of the 3200-XS Sub-Bottom Profiling System should
be packed in their original shipping containers in the same manner in which they were
originally shipped and stored in a dry area.
4.2 Restoring the Operating System to the Hard Drive
The 3200-XS Topside Processor contains an 80-GB hard drive for both the operating
system and the application software. A separate 160-GB hard drive is also included for
data recording. An image file of the 80-GB hard drive is provided on a CD. This CD can be
used to completely restore the 80-GB hard drive to its original shipped factory configuration
in the unlikely event of its failure. For instructions on how to restore the operating system
hard drive, refer to the “DISCOVER 3200SB Sub-Bottom Software User’s Manual.”