Kongsberg M3 Sonar FLS, Installation Manual

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Caution
The Sonar Head’s black polyurethane transducer is delicate. Avoid impacts to the
transducer when installing or handling the M3 Sonar FLS.
Prolonged exposure to ultra-violet rays and excessive heat may damage the surface of the
polyurethane transducer face. Always store the M3 Sonar FLS in the provided equipment
case when not in use. If the M3 Sonar FLS is mounted on an ROV, cover the transducer
when not in use.
Context
The M3 Sonar FLS is designed for mounting on an ROV, but can also be installed on a
full-size AUV. How you mount the M3 Sonar FLS 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 ± 30° vertical and ± 130°
horizontal with respect to the sonar transducer face. In addition, the water in front of the
Sonar Head should not be aerated.
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 M3 Sonar FLS
software, then click
Setup
→
System Configuration
→
Deployment
→
Mounting
Offsets
.
The orientation depends on how you are using the M3 Sonar FLS. For example,
a forward-facing orientation can be used for obstacle avoidance on a remotely
operated vehicle (ROV).
Tip
If images appear on the wrong side of the sonar view (for example, objects on the
right appear on the left), then select one of the “Inverted” orientations.
M3 Sonar FLS Installation Manual