Kongsberg cNODE Maxi, Instruction Manual

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3 Press the pressure relief valve in, to confirm it is flush with the end cap.
4 Check the following if a floating collar is used with the transponder:
a Make sure the transponder is properly attached to the floating collar.
b Make sure the weight is properly attached to the release.
5 Perform an acoustic test using a Transponder Test and Configuration (TTC) unit:
a Interrogate the transponder.
b Read battery status and confirm that it will last for the upcoming operation.
c Read the power setting and confirm it is correct for the upcoming operation.
Changing between responder and
transponder mode
The transponder can also be used as a responder unit.
Prerequisites
The transponder must be charged before use.
By default when the cNODE is turned on it is in transponder mode.
The signal input for the responder function must be between 2 and 6 ms with a positive
pulse of 5 to 24 V.
Procedure
1 When responder trigger signals are received, the mode is automatically changed
to responder.
2 Once the responder trigger signals stop, it will take 1 minute before the cNODE
changes automatically back to transponder mode.
Getting started