OCEANO RT2500S/RT5000S Series – User Guide
V
D
EPLOYING THE
RT8
X
1
V.1
Preparing the Deployment
Before programming the transponders to be used in an operation, check the equipment
configuration, and define the work frequencies plan. A transponder is identified by its
address. A reference sheet stipulates the implemented electronic hardware configuration
for each transponder complete with the equipment's reference. It is advisable to test the
transponder's main functions (interrogation, release, etc.) prior to using it in any
operational situation. Refer to preventive maintenance section PM05.
V.2
Deploying the RT8x1
Make sure the transducer will be in a clear spot during immersion. The device's normal
position must be vertical, transducer oriented to the top. Pay special attention to the fact
that parts not made from URANUS must not come into contact with the device as this
could lead to a major corrosion risk.
A
LL MECHANICAL PARTS OF THE UNIT HOUSING ARE MADE OF
S
UPER
D
UPLEX
S
TAINLESS STEEL
AND ARE PASSIVATED TO PROVIDE A GOOD RESISTANCE TO MARINE CORROSION WHEN THE
DEVICE IS DEPLOYED IN SEA WATER
.
N
EVERTHELESS A LONG TIME DEPLOYMENT IN AGGRESSIVE WATER CONDITIONS
(
SUCH AS
TEMPERATURE
>
15
°C
OR VEY HIGH SALINITY FOR EXAMPLE
)
CAN GENERATE A LOCALIZED
DEPASSIVATION RESULTING IN CREVICE CORROSION
.
U
NDER SUCH CONDITIONS
,
I
XB
LUE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TO PUT THE DEVICE UNDER
CATHODIC PROTECTION BY USING SACRIFICIAL ANODES TO MINIMIZE CORROSION EFFECTS
.
T
O BE
EFFICIENT THE CATHODIC PROTECTION MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN THE RIGHT WAY
.
M
OUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS
:
-
T
HE DEVICE MUST BE GALVANIC ISOLATED FROM THE MOORING LINE ON THE STRUCTURE IT IS
MOUNTED ON
.
-
U
SE SACRIFICIAL ANODES
.
I
XB
LUE CAN PROVIDE
A
L
-I
N ANODES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED
AND SIZED FOR I
XB
LUE UNITS WHEN DEPLOYED ON MOORING LINES
.
-
A
NODES MUST BE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE BODY OF THE DEVICE ACCORDING TO
THE INDIVIDUAL DEVICE DRAWING
.
-
A
NODES MUST BE REPLACED AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY
.
2
YEARS
(
UNDER CONSERVATIVE
ASSUMPTIONS FOR COMMON SEA WATER CONDITIONS
).
W
ITHOUT CONTROL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF USING THE DEVICES
,
I
XB
LUE CANNOT
GUARANTEE THAT
S
UPER
D
UPLEX STAIN STEEL HOUSING WILL NEVER BE AFFECTED BY
CORROSION
.
I
T IS UP TO THE END
-
USER TO GRASP IN ENTIRELY THE DEPLOYMENT CONDITIONS IN
SEAWATER
.
F
OR EXTREME AND SEVERE CONDITIONS I
XB
LUE CAN PROPOSE OPTIONAL TITANIUM HOUSINGS
.
MU–RT8x1–AN–001 Ed. M – September 2013
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