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APPENDIX C: C
OMPASS
C
ALIBRATION
This appendix provides the procedure for calibrating the 14106073 MTI3
compass.
C.1 Overview
In this procedure SonarPro is used to control a calibration procedure once the
compass is completely installed in the towfish. The procedure may be performed
in the factory or in the field.
C.2 Required Items
The following items are required for the compass calibration:
• Towfish with MTI3 compass installed.
• PC with SonarPro 14.1 or 14.2 installed.
• The TPU Updater software must be available (it is normally
installed as a part of the SonarPro installation).
• An SP-III or Rack Mount TPU to provide power and
communications between SonarPro and the towfish.
C.3 Procedure
1.
Connect the PC to the TPU using an Ethernet cable.
2.
Connect the TPU to the towfish.
3. Turn on the
TPU
and allow it to establish communication with the towfish.
4. Start SonarPro and connect to
the TPU
as the master.
5. Open the Towfish Setup window.
6.
Select the Towfish Diagnostics tab.
7. Enter the following command to set up the serial uplink
$SI:AMC5
8. Enter the following command to set up the serial downlink
$SI:MC5