Kongsberg Flexview, Installation Manual

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Context
The Flexview is designed for small observation-class ROVs where compact size and light
weight are key selection criteria. How you mount the Flexview to your ROV depends on
finding a suitable location that accommodates the bracket and provides a clear view.
You must mount the Sonar Head so that it has a clear view within its coverage sector. In
other words, there should be no obstructions within a minimum ± 25° vertical and ± 80°
horizontal with respect to the sonar transducer face. In addition, the water in front of the
Sonar Head should not be aerated.
Tip
When installing the Flexview on an ROV, tilting the Sonar Head down around 8° to 15° may
improve detection of the sea bottom at short range.
Procedure
1 Attach the bracket assembly to your desired mounting location using either a
pre-configured or custom orientation.
a To view and configure the pre-configured orientations, run the Flexview software,
then click
Setup
→
System Configuration
→
Deployment
→
Mounting Offsets
.
The orientation depends on how you are using the Flexview. For example, a
forward-facing orientation can be used for obstacle avoidance on a remotely
operated vehicle (ROV).
Installing the Sonar Head