Kongsberg K-Sync, Installation Manual

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Echo sounder trigger interface overview
The input current must be approximately 10 mA.
Table column definitions
Ready to transmit - Signal Active
This column specifies the output signal from the sensor when the sensor is ready to start
the transmit sequence. The signal can either be defined as RS-232 or TTL, and as an
active high or low signal.
Transmitting – Signal Active
This column specifies the output signal from the sensor when the sensor is active,
meaning it's either transmitting or receiving data. The signal can either be defined as
RS-232 or TTL, and as an active high or low signal.
Signal setting – Signal Active
This column specifies the input signal to the sensor that will start the transmit sequence
of the sensor. The signal can either be defined as RS-232 or TTL, and as an active
high or low signal.
Pulse properties
These settings define the output pulse from K-Sync. The trigger condition selects
between rising and falling edge, the pulse length sets the duration of the output pulse.
RS-232 logical level
Follow the sensor specification and use the following table to determine if the RS-232
signal should be set to Active High or Active Low.
Sensor triggers on logical high Select Active High Falling Edge
Sensor triggers on logical low Select Active Low Rising Edge
See table below to find which entry to select in the K-Sync Installation settings for
different types of Kongsberg equipment.
KONGSBERG K-Sync Installation manual