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Powering up the transponder

The transponder is designed for operation in water only. However, the transponder may
be operated in air for test purposes over a short period of time.

Procedure

1

Connect the on/off plug to the end cap connector.

2

Tighten the locking sleeve to the end cap connector.

Result

A buzz can be heard within 25 seconds as a confirmation that the transponder is activated.

Further requirements

It is recommended to test the transponder with the Test and Configuration Test (TTC)
unit to make sure the transponder is working properly before operation.

Getting started

Summary of Contents for cNODE Micro

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual cNODE Micro ...

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Page 3: ...426351 A January 2018 Kongsberg Maritime AS cNODE Micro Transponder Instruction Manual ...

Page 4: ...se or maintenance may cause damage to the equipment and or injury to personnel You must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate or work on the equipment Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation use or maintenance of the equipment Disclaimer Kongsberg Maritime AS endeavours to ensure that all i...

Page 5: ...TARTED 15 Charging the battery on deck 16 Disconnecting the cNODE battery charger 17 LED indicator status and troubleshooting 18 Powering up the transponder 19 Connecting the transponder to external power and responder signals 20 Connecting the cNODE Micro to the ROV 20 Disconnecting cNODE Micro from the ROV 21 Powering up the TTC 21 Acoustic test 21 Configuring the transponder 22 cNODE Micro oper...

Page 6: ...HNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 40 Environmental requirements 41 Performance specification 41 Power requirements 42 Weight and outline dimensions 42 BATTERY SAFETY 43 Section 1 Identification 43 Section 2 Hazards identification 44 Section 3 Composition 44 Section 4 First aid measures 45 Section 5 Firefighting measures 45 Section 6 Accidental release measures 46 Section 7 Handling and storage 46 Section 8 Ex...

Page 7: ...erate and maintain the cNODE Micro Target audience The manual is intended for all users of cNODE Micro Registered trademarks Observe the registered trademarks that apply Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries HiPAP is a registered trademark of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries cNODE is a registered trademark of Kongsber...

Page 8: ...6 426351 A Kongsberg cNODE Micro Topics Introduction page 7 Model definition page 7 General supply conditions page 8 Support information page 9 cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

Page 9: ...o be read during operation and the integrated tilt sensor can be turned on and off with positioning updates Multiple cNODE Micro transponders can be interrogated simultaneously in SSBL positioning mode using the µPAP and HiPAP Fast track feature to ensure the fastest possible updates during operation The unit has a built in Li Ion battery pack offering long time operation Model definition The tran...

Page 10: ... Maritime so that Kongsberg Maritime can arrange for replacement or repair of the damaged equipment Once unpacked the equipment must be stored in a controlled environment with an atmosphere free of corrosive agents excessive humidity or temperature extremes The equipment must be covered to protect it from dust and other forms of contamination when stored Equipment responsibility Unless otherwise s...

Page 11: ...g Maritime AS Company name Kongsberg Maritime AS Address Strandpromenaden 50 3190 Horten Norway Telephone 24h support 47 33 03 24 07 Telefax 47 33 04 76 19 Website http www km kongsberg com Support website http www km kongsberg com support_hpr E mail address km support hpr kongsberg com Kongsberg cNODE Micro ...

Page 12: ...s cNODE Micro 31 180 page 11 Battery charger page 11 TTC 30 Transponder Test and Configuration unit page 11 Test and configuration cable TTC to Micro page 11 Test and configuration cable PC to Micro page 12 cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

Page 13: ... charge status indicator shows when charging is complete TTC 30 Transponder Test and Configuration unit The TTC 30 unit is for on deck testing and configuration of the medium frequency Transponders The TTC 30 can test all KONGSBERG Transponder channels Cymbal and HPR 400 It can also test telemetry Transponders with internal and external sensors Test and configuration cable TTC to Micro This cable ...

Page 14: ...12 426351 A Test and configuration cable PC to Micro This cable connects the Micro to the PC cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

Page 15: ... An omnidirectional transducer such as a TD180 covers a large area but has less acoustic power compared to a focused transducer e g TD50V However a focused signal gives less footprint coverage The vessel should always be within the signal footprint of the transponder TX power The ability to detect signals depends on the signal strength The transmission power can be adjusted both for the vessel sys...

Page 16: ...and ray bending Changes in sound velocity through the water column caused by changes in the water temperature and or salinity can bend the acoustic signal and make it impossible to reach the vessel cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

Page 17: ...ing the transponder to external power and responder signals page 20 Connecting the cNODE Micro to the ROV page 20 Disconnecting cNODE Micro from the ROV page 21 Powering up the TTC page 21 Acoustic test page 21 Configuring the transponder page 22 cNODE Micro operation in APOS page 23 Using existing versions of APOS page 23 Pre deployment checks page 25 Deployment page 25 Recovery checks page 25 Ge...

Page 18: ...cNODE battery charger to the cNODE Micro before connecting the cNODE battery charger to the mains 110 or 220 Vac The battery must be fully charged before long term storage and it is recommended to recharge the battery every 6 months to make sure the battery does not discharge over time Required battery state for transportation is 30 or less remaining capacity to comply with regulations Procedure 1...

Page 19: ...sponder is now ready for use Disconnecting the cNODE battery charger It is very important to read the procedures before disconnecting the cNODE battery charger from the cNODE Micro Prerequisites Note Always disconnect the cNODE battery charger from the mains 110 or 220 VAC before disconnecting the cNODE battery charger from the cNODE Micro Procedure 1 Disconnect the cNODE battery charger from main...

Page 20: ... temperature is outside the specification and needs to climatise before charging 10 to 40 C disconnect all cables and wait 1 minute before reconnecting the cables and connect power supply to mains 110 or 220 Vac If the LED indicator is still red then the following might have occurred the battery might be faulty Contact your local Kongsberg Maritime office if this is the case No light It normally t...

Page 21: ...ure 1 Connect the on off plug to the end cap connector 2 Tighten the locking sleeve to the end cap connector Result A buzz can be heard within 25 seconds as a confirmation that the transponder is activated Further requirements It is recommended to test the transponder with the Test and Configuration Test TTC unit to make sure the transponder is working properly before operation Getting started ...

Page 22: ...r signal 5 Switch ON the unit by inserting the external power responder cable If the responder function is to be used the unit can be checked in air on deck using a TTC30 Transponder Test and Configuration unit Further requirements Pre deployment checks must be performed before the unit is installed used Connecting the cNODE Micro to the ROV It is very important to read the procedures before conne...

Page 23: ...o from the ROV Procedure 1 Turn off the power supply 24 VDC to the cNODE Micro 2 Disconnect the cable between cNODE Micro and the ROV Powering up the TTC Procedure 1 Place the TTC in a suitable location 2 Open the case by pressing the handle knobs and pulling the handles up 3 Turn on the main power switch to load the software this takes approximately 1 5 minutes Result The system is now ready for ...

Page 24: ...e transponder This will leave your transponder with a new configuration Prerequisites The transponder must be connected to the Transponder Test and Configuration unit via a TTC Test and configuration cable Procedure 1 Tap Transponder Configuration 2 Make changes to the configuration in the relevant fields 3 Tap DOWNLOAD A NEW CONFIGURATION to update the transponder Result If the configuration is s...

Page 25: ...in the New Transponder menu in APOS 1 Select HiPAP cNODE 2 Enter serial number and channel number 3 Ignore the Alt Channel this is for FSK Changing transponder channel Note The cNODE Micro transponder uses M channels only See the transponder label for channel information If you by mistake change the transponder channel from Mxx channel to Bxx channel in APOS it will result in that the transponder ...

Page 26: ... transponder and re install it again with the original channel number Battery status When reading battery status Unknown type will be displayed and Battery size will show 0 The displayed Used Battery and Transmitted ping is correct cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

Page 27: ...ower setting and confirm it is correct for the upcoming operation Deployment When you fit the Transponder onto a vehicle structure the unit must be positioned with the transducer upright and there must be a clear line of sight between the transducer on the Transponder and the vessel s transducer Use a hose clamp with rubber protection to secure the Transponder The Transponder should be fully charg...

Page 28: ...und the On off plug or the external connector 4 Turn the unit OFF by removing the On off plug or disconnecting the external cable 5 Recharge the unit if it is deployed again and not stored Result The Transponder is ready for operation or for storage cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

Page 29: ...426351 A 27 Cable layout and interconnections Topics External connector page 28 Cable layout and interconnections ...

Page 30: ...ging Face view male Pin 1 2 and 3 is for configuration Pin 4 and 5 is for responder function Pin 6 is for on off function Pin 7 and 8 is for external power Pin number Signal 1 TX RS 232 2 GND 3 RX RS 232 4 RESPONDER TRIGGER 5 RESPONDER TRIGGER 6 ON OFF 7 EXTERNAL POWER 24V 8 GND cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

Page 31: ... 29 Operational procedures Once deployed the transponder is ready for operation The transponder is operated from the HiPAP operator station APOS Refer to APOS online help for descriptions Operational procedures ...

Page 32: ...dures you can do on the cNODE Micro are listed here Topics Safety features page 31 Charging the battery on deck page 31 Disconnecting the cNODE battery charger page 32 LED indicator status and troubleshooting page 33 cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

Page 33: ...me risk please read the information below and follow the charge procedure carefully Prerequisites Caution The cNODE Micro with battery must be climatised to a temperature between 10 and 40 C before charging For on deck charging use the cNODE Micro battery charger only Never charge the battery unattended Make sure the transponder is switched off before charging the battery and that the battery is c...

Page 34: ... starts and the LED indicator starts flashing green after connecting the cNODE battery charger to the cNODE Micro The LED indicator will stay green when fully charged The battery will be charged within 1 hour Result The transponder is now ready for use Disconnecting the cNODE battery charger It is very important to read the procedures before disconnecting the cNODE battery charger from the cNODE M...

Page 35: ... and connect power supply to mains 110 or 220 Vac If the LED indicator is still flashing red then the following might have occurred the charger might be faulty Contact your local Kongsberg Maritime office if this is the case Constant red The following might have occurred the battery temperature might be outside the charging specification possible battery failure Do the following the battery temper...

Page 36: ...the cNODE Micro and then to the mains 110 or 220 Vac If there is still no change to the LED indicator after 1 minute then do the following disconnect all cables and wait 1 minute before reconnecting the cables and connect power supply to mains 110 or 220 Vac If the LED indicator is still no light then the following might have occurred the charger or cNODE Micro might be faulty Contact your local K...

Page 37: ... spare part page 36 On off plug spare part page 36 Pigtail cable spare part Seacon 8F page 36 Transponder Test and Configuration unit TTC30 spare part page 37 Test and configuration cable TTC to Micro spare part page 37 Test and configuration cable PC to Micro spare part page 37 Illustrated spare parts catalogue ...

Page 38: ...ery charger spare part Part name cNODE Micro battery charger Part number 404199 On off plug spare part Part name On off plug with Locking sleeve Part number 401633 Pigtail cable spare part Seacon 8F Part name Pigtail cable with Locking sleeve Seacon 8F Part number 408094 cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

Page 39: ...number 345775 Test and configuration cable TTC to Micro spare part Part name Test and configuration cable TTC to Micro Part number 407647 Test and configuration cable PC to Micro spare part Part name Test and configuration cable PC to Micro Part number 407648 Illustrated spare parts catalogue ...

Page 40: ...38 426351 A Drawing file This chapter lists all the drawings needed for installation and maintenance Topics Micro 31 180 outline drawing page 39 cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

Page 41: ...426351 A 39 Micro 31 180 outline drawing Drawing 424722 Drawing file ...

Page 42: ...426351 A Technical specifications Topics Environmental requirements page 41 Performance specification page 41 Power requirements page 42 Weight and outline dimensions page 42 cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

Page 43: ...nce specification These performance specifications summarize the main functional and operational characteristics of the cNODE Micro Micro 31 180 Depth rating 600 m Operational frequency MF 21 31 kHz Responder trigger signal 5 V to 25 V positive logic pulse 2 ms 6 ms External connector Seacon MC IL 8 F cNODE MiniS compatible Pigtail cable Seacon MC IL 8 F length 60 cm Quiescent battery lifetime 10 ...

Page 44: ...h Battery charger Input voltage 110 230 Vac Micro external power Input 24 Vdc 20 28 V 1 A 24 W Weight and outline dimensions These weights and outline dimension characteristics summarize the physical properties of the cNODE Micro Micro 31 180 Height 245 mm Diameter Ø 55 mm Weight in air 1 kg Weight in water 0 4 kg Battery charger Height 47 3 mm Length 159 7 mm Width 80 7 mm Weight 0 6 kg cNODE Mic...

Page 45: ...n 9 Physical and chemical properties page 47 Section 10 Stability and reactivity page 47 Section 11 Toxicological information page 47 Section 12 Ecological information page 47 Section 13 Disposal considerations page 47 Section 14 Transport information page 48 Section 15 Regulatory information page 48 Section 16 Other information page 49 Section 1 Identification Product name Battery pack Li ion for...

Page 46: ... point of compromising the enclosure If this occurs exposure to the electrolyte solution contained within can occur by inhalation ingestion eye contact and skin contact The electrolyte solution would be corrosive and can cause irritation and burns Other hazards Over charge If the cells that form the battery are overcharged the results may be thermal runaway External fire Internal pressure and ther...

Page 47: ...e contact Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes Ingestion Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink Section 5 Firefighting measures The transponder in which the battery pack is used is designed with an overpressure vent to the internal battery pack Nonflammable material are used In case of fire move transponder from fire area if you can do it without r...

Page 48: ...with dry sand or earth Clean up spills immediately Absorb spilled material with an inert absorbent dry sand or earth Scoop contaminated absorbent into an acceptable waste container Collect all contaminated absorbent and dispose of according to relevant regulations Scrub the area with detergent and water collect all contaminated wash water for proper disposal Section 7 Handling and storage Do not o...

Page 49: ...conductivity liquids The battery may release toxic fumes if burned or exposed to fire Breaching of the individual cell enclosure may lead to generation of hazardous fumes which may include extremely hazardous HF hydrofluoric acid Section 11 Toxicological information Acute oral dermal and inhalation toxicity data are not available for this battery Risk of irritation occurs only if the battery is ab...

Page 50: ...ery Separate transponder batteries conform to ICAO IATA packing instructions 965 Section II Cells or battery in a package without electronic equipment If the battery is shipped separately the following prevailing national regulations apply UN No 3480 Miscellaneous Lithium Ion battery For all shipments transponder and separate batteries use lithium battery handling label as specified in the additio...

Page 51: ...426351 A 49 Section 16 Other information The battery cell manufacturer s safety data sheet is available on the following internet address A123 Systems www a123systems com Battery safety ...

Page 52: ...NODE Micro 7 cNODE Micro 31 180 11 LED indicator status and troubleshoot ing 18 33 test and configuration cable PC to Micro 12 test and configuration cable TTC to Micro 11 TTC30 11 disconnecting cNODE Micro from the ROV getting started 21 drawing 38 drawing file 38 E environmental requirements 41 equipment handling 8 receipt 8 responsibility 8 storage 8 external connector signal pin number 28 G ge...

Page 53: ...afety features 31 pressure relief valve 31 setting up a cNODE Micro in APOS 23 spare part cNODE Micro 31 180 36 cNODE Micro battery charger 36 on off plug 36 pigtail 36 test and configuration cable PC to Micro 37 test and configuration cable TTC to Micro 37 TTC 30 37 spare parts catalogue 35 storage general supply conditions 8 supply conditions 8 equipment responsibility 8 receipt 8 storage 8 unpa...

Page 54: ...52 426351 A U unpacking general supply conditions 8 using existing versions of APOS 23 W weight and outline dimensions 42 cNODE Micro Instruction Manual ...

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