Edgetech Model 3100P Sub-bottom Sonar System, Hardware Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATTENTION – READ THIS FIRST! ......................................................................................................... iii
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ................................................................................................................ iii
HARDWARE VARIATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY .................................................................................. iv
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT .................................................................................................................... v
Purpose of this Manual ............................................................................................................................. v
Liability ...................................................................................................................................................... v
Revision History ........................................................................................................................................ v
WARRANTY STATEMENT ................................................................................................................... vi
SOFTWARE SERVICE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................ vii
Software Updates and Enhancements.................................................................................................... vii
RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION .......................................................................................... viii
RMA Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... viii
CUSTOMER SERVICE .......................................................................................................................... ix
COMPANY BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................. x
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... xi
LIST OF FIGURES .............................................................................................................................. xiv
LIST OF TABLES ............................................................................................................................... xvi
SECTION 1: OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Advantages of Full Spectrum Chirp Technology ........................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Separate Acoustic Projectors and Receivers .......................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 High Repeatability .................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.1.3 High Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.4 High Resolution ...................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.5 Additional Processing Gain ..................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.6 Gaussian Shaped Amplitude Spectrum Outgoing Pulse ......................................................... 1-3
1.1.7 Reduction of Side Lobes ......................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2 Full Spectrum Chirp Technology Applications .............................................................................. 1-3
1.2.1 3100-P Portable Topside ........................................................................................................ 1-4
1.2.2 SB-424 and SB-216S Tow Vehicles ......................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.3 35-Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable ................................................................................. 1-7
SECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................2-1