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INTRODUCTION

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About this manual

This manual describes the basic setup and operation of the Chirp 3200 Series Echosounder and includes the 3200,
3202, and Chirp 3204. For more detailed operation of the SounderSuite software package please download the
Software User’s Manual from the website listed below.

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Technical Support

For technical support or to report problems please contact your local representative or:

Technical Support
Knudsen Engineering Limited 
10 Industrial Road
Perth, Ontario
K7H 3P2

Voice:

(613) 267-1165  8:30 am to 5:00 pm E.S.T.  Core Hours

Fax:

(613) 267-7085

E-Mail:

[email protected]

WebSite:

http://knudsenengineering.com/

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Unpacking Shipment

The Chirp 3200 Series Echosounder is securely packed in a plastic shipping/storage case.  In the standard
shipment will be the following items:

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Chirp 3200 Series Echosounder

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AC power cable

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Transducer cable connectors (unless already installed on transducers)

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USB cable

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SounderSuite Software CD-ROM

D101-05530

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Summary of Contents for Chirp 3200 Series

Page 1: ...0 SERIES USER MANUAL D101 05530 Revision 1 Knudsen Engineering Limited 10 Industrial Road Perth Ontario Canada K7H 3P2 Phone 613 267 1165 Fax 613 267 7085 www knudsenengineering com info knudsenengine...

Page 2: ...utput 6 3 3 3 Sync In Out 6 3 3 4 Transmit TX Output 6 3 3 5 USB Interface 6 3 4 System Connection 7 3 4 1 Peripherals 7 3 4 2 Data Logging 7 3 5 Transducer Installation 7 3 5 1 Over the Side 7 3 5 2...

Page 3: ...local representative or Technical Support Knudsen Engineering Limited 10 Industrial Road Perth Ontario K7H 3P2 Voice 613 267 1165 8 30 am to 5 00 pm E S T Core Hours Fax 613 267 7085 E Mail support kn...

Page 4: ...channels capable of up to 2kW of output power and two capable of up to 1kW of output power 2 2 Physical Characteristics The Chirp 3200 Series Echosounder is housed in a standard 3U rack case A summary...

Page 5: ...hirp 3200 is a black box echosounder that utilizes a PC to allow the user to control all system parameters manage peripherals record entire echogram data as well as internal and external data logging...

Page 6: ...face is useful for oscilloscope viewing of the output signal The expected signal levels are between 0 5 volts 3 3 3 Sync In Out The Sync In allows the output transmit of the Chirp 3200 to be synced to...

Page 7: ...o the end of a pole that is fastened to the side of the boat The majority of the transducers that are sold by Knudsen Engineering Limited have the option to be purchased with a mounting adapter The ad...

Page 8: ...the transducer transmits and receives either through the hull itself or through an acoustic window The sea chest will need to be filled with water and may need a stand pipe to provide proper pressure...

Page 9: ...approximately 25 of the configured total output power The Gain can be selected manually or automatically recommended Shorter pulse lengths are to be used in shallow waters and longer pulse lengths in...

Page 10: ...confirm operation It may be that the LED has failed If problem continues contact Knudsen Engineering Limited 5 2 No Output to Transducer Confirm that the proper transducer has been connected to the e...

Page 11: ...Line Pin N Neutral Pin G Ground Transmit Output Pin A Out Pin B Shield Pin C Out Mating Cable End Manufacturer AMPHENOL Part Number MS3476W12 3P USB Pin 1 Power Pin 2 Data Pin 3 Data Pin 4 Shield L N...

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