Klein Marine Systems, Inc. MA-X VIEW 600, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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WARNING
Klein Marine Systems, Inc. recommends all troubleshooting be
done by a trained technician. Some circuits in the Sonar
Transceiver and Processing Unit have voltages as high as 240 volts,
and some circuits in the sonar towfish have 1500 volts. You should
familiarize yourself with the location of these voltages before you
attempt any troubleshooting. Failure to observe these warnings
could result in injuries to personnel.
CAUTION
Serious damage to the sonar electronics may occur if the sonar
towfish is operated out of the water for periods longer than 15
minutes. Let the sonar cool 15 minutes or longer between
operations. Protect the sonar towfish from direct exposure to the
sun prior to and during operation in high temperature climates.
CAUTION
The depth rating on the transducers is 300 meters (984 ft).
Operations at depths greater than 300 meters may damage the
transducers.
CAUTION
When the towfish is close to the sea floor, the 600-kHz bottom
tracking (altitude) performance is
not exact. Klein Marine Systems,
Inc. advises extreme caution when operating the towfish at altitudes
of less than 4 meters (13 feet).
CAUTION
The system can be operated safely in harsh environments; however,
the combination of speed, tow cable length and sea state can have a
negative impact on towfish flight which may adversely affect the
image performance.