852-GS Ultra-Miniature Imaging Sonar
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2.1.2.
Sonar without Echo Sounder Option
If the sonar is ordered without the echo sounder option, a 6-pin Impulse connection cable is supplied. This is
connected directly to the 852-GS sonar. RS-485 or RS-232 communication protocols may be specified at the
time of ordering and appropriate PC ports must be used (see 2.1.3 RS-232 Option).
In both cases (with or without echo sounder), connect
9-50 VDC
to the power wires (
+V to RED, -V to
BLACK
) using a DC power supply capable of supplying a current of
1 A
. Run the program
Win881AL_GS_vxxxx.exe (where xxxx is the version number). Ensure that the correct COM port is selected
(
"System => COM Ports”
) and depending on the RS-485 serial I/O card installed in your computer, select
AUTO Enable or RTS Enable (Request To Send). As the software supports multiple sonar types, ensure that
the correct sonar (852-GS/ES) is selected by "
System => Sonar Type
”. Select the button
on the left-
hand side of the toolbar to connect to the sonar and begin scanning.
If the external trigger option was ordered, an additional pair of wires (purple and grey) is available for triggering
the sonar to fire.
2.1.3.
RS-232 Option
While it is possible to order both the 852-GS scanning sonar and echo sounder with the RS-232 option, they
cannot be used together with a multi-drop 2-wire communication system (as described above). Individual
RS-232 cables will be required to communicate with each device individually and this configuration is beyond
the scope of this manual.
