Kongsberg Simrad CP200-5C, Installation Manual

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Note
Make sure that the "Forward" direction on transducer points in the forward direction of
the vessel.
Suitable mounting and clamping frames can be provided by Kongsberg Maritime. Drawings
are available for local manufacturing. End user manuals and source drawings (normally
in AutoCad format) can be downloaded from our website.
Smooth surface is important
Make sure that the surface of the transducer face, as well as the plating and putty around
the transducer is as even and smooth as possible.Obstructions on these surfaces will create
problems with turbulent flow, and may cause noise.
Mounting screws or bolts must not be extruding from the transducer or the plating
immediately around it.
Note
Obstructions on these surfaces will create problems with turbulent flow, and may cause noise.
Related topics
Preparations, page 22
Transducer installation principles, page 27
Transducer installation using drop keel
If your vessel is fitted with a drop keel, this is a superior platform for the CP200-5C
transducer.
Drop keels are often used on larger research vessels. A drop keel will frequently protrude as
far as three meters below the hull. At that depth, the water is free of air bubbles up, even
during very high sea states. The vessel is then able to do reliable acoustic measurements in
open sea a larger part of the year.
Preparations