Kongsberg cNODE Micro, Instruction Manual

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Pre-deployment checks
Prior to deployment of the Transponder, it is important that the following checks are
made to ensure correct operation.
Procedure
1 Make sure the retaining cord is in place.
2 If the unit has been altered from the factory pre-sets, check that the unit is
configured according to your requirements.
3 Make sure the battery is fully charged.
4 Push the pressure relief valve in to confirm that it is flush with the end cap.
5 Switch the Transponder ON by inserting the On/off plug.
6 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.
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 charged before deployment.
Recovery checks
It is important to perform these recovery checks after every operation.
Procedure
1 Wash the unit thoroughly in warm fresh water to dissolve any salt deposits and
clean off any sand or silt.
2 As an extra precaution, it is recommended that the unit is left to soak in fresh water
to allow salt to dissolve and diffuse from hard-to-reach areas, such as crevices
between mating parts.
Leave the unit to soak for 24 hours, or as long as practical conditions allow.
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