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System description
The K-Sync is a compact synchronization system designed to support all types of
echo sounders, sonars and other hydroacoustic instruments provided with an external
transmission trigger option. The K-Sync can control the transmission for up to 16
hydroacoustic systems.
The K-Sync synchronization system consists of the following main components:
• Synchronization Unit
• Application software
Note
The Synchronization Unit is available in two physical versions; a cabinet version for
bulkhead installation, and a 19” rack version.
Figure 1
19" rack version
The K-Sync synchronization system is controlled
from a commercial computer running the K-Sync
application software. This software provides
the user interface, which allows you to monitor
status and transmit trigger schedule, and menu
for
Settings
and
Tools
for
Diagnostic display
.
Figure 2
Cabinet version
The computer running the K-Sync application
software needs to interface the Synchronization
Unit for the system to initialize. This interface
is made using an Ethernet line. Once the K-Sync
system is running, the application software
can be closed, and the computer disconnected
from the Synchronization Unit. The K-Sync
Synchronization Unit will then continue to
control the transmission of the hydroacoustic
systems as a stand-alone unit.
The Synchronization Unit can receive depth data
from an echo sounder or another external source.
This interface is also made using Ethernet, and
an additional network switch is then required.
The depth information is used by the K-Sync to
establish the trigger sequence for hydroacoustic systems that do not return any "ready
to transmit" information.
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