3-5
3.6
Topside Connections
The connections for the 3100-P Portable Topside Processor are called out in
TOW CABLE:
6-prong female connector where the tow cable enters the portable
topside.
DC INPUT/ETHERNET:
8-prong male input where DC power cable can be connected. Also used
for creating a wired connection with the laptop computer.
AC INPUT:
3-prong male connector that attaches to the AC input wire.
5A / 250 V FUSE:
Fuse access for the topside to be replaced in the event of a short.
3.7
Connecting the System Components
WARNING!
Do not connect the tow cable to the 3100-P Portable Topside before
connecting it to the tow vehicle, otherwise injury or death can occur if
the exposed connector on the tow cable is energized. Always connect
the tow cable to the tow vehicle first.
3.7.1
Connecting and Attaching the Tow Cable to the Tow Vehicle
A 35-Meter Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable is shown connected and attached to a SB-216S Tow Vehicle in
, and is similar to that for the SB-424 Tow Vehicle. Shown in
method for dressing and strain relieving the tow cable.
To connect and attach the tow cable to the tow vehicle:
1.
Verify that the tow cable is not connected to the portable topside.
2.
Coil the tow cable in a figure eight configuration.
3.
Verify that the tow cable and tow vehicle connectors are free of corrosion or dirt. If dirty, clean
them with an alcohol wipe.
4.
Apply a thin film of silicone grease to the pins of the tow vehicle tow cable connector.
5.
Mate the connectors by pressing them firmly together. Do not wiggle the connectors.
6.
Mate the connector locking sleeves.
7.
Connect the eyelet of the cable grip to the shackle on the tow bridle and secure them with seizing
wire or a tie wrap.
Summary of Contents for Model 3100P Sub-bottom Sonar System
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Page 60: ...SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 4 Figure 5 1 35M Tow Cable Diagram 0002899...
Page 61: ...5 5 Figure 5 2 3100 P Topside Interconnect 0004674...
Page 62: ...SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 6 Figure 5 3 Wiring Diagram Spider Box SB 424 Tow Vehicle...
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Page 64: ...SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 8 Figure 5 5 Wiring Diagram Spider Box SB 216S Tow Vehicle...
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