Klein 5000 V2 Series, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Series 5000 V2 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11214512, Rev. 04
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Preface
The Series 5000 V2 Sonar System is a towed multibeam sonar comprising a towed
underwater platform and a topside system.
What’s in This Manual
This operations and maintenance manual provides information pertaining to the
setup and deployment, operation, general maintenance, and troubleshooting of the
Series 5000 V2 Sonar System. The manual is divided into the following four main
chapters and four appendices:
Chapter 1: Overview.
Presents an overview of the Series 5000 V2 Sonar
System components, including both functional and physical descriptions of the
system.
Chapter 2: Specifications.
Provides detailed physical and performance
specifications for the main components of the system, including the acoustic
transducers, the environmental and navigation sensors, and the available tow
cables.
Chapter 3: Preparation for Use.
Provides instructions for unpacking and
setting up the Series 5000 V2 Sonar System components. It also includes a
pre-survey checkout procedure.
Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting.
Provides instructions on
how to perform maintenance and troubleshooting of the Series 5000 V2 Sonar
System and how to replace the fixed tail cone assembly and remove, install and
test the towfish electronics.
Chapter 5: Technical Description.
Provides an overall technical
description of the Series 5000 V2 Sonar System towfish and TPU electronics,
including block diagrams, printed circuit board descriptions and chassis photos
with call outs.
Appendix A: Sample Towing Characteristics.
Provides towing
characteristics charts which are helpful when planning survey equipment
requirements.
Appendix B: Notes on Handling Tow Cables.
Contains information on
tow cable handling.