Kongsberg Simrad EK80, Installation Manual

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Installing the WBT Power Supply
The power supply provided with the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT)is a commercial type
custom made for the EK80. A dedicated installation procedure is provided.
Prerequisites
A suitable location for the power supply must be defined prior to installation. If you
place the unit on the bridge, observe the compass safe distance.
You must be equipped with a standard set of tools. This tool set must comprise the
normal tools for electronic and electromechanical tasks. This includes different
screwdriver types, pliers, spanners, a cable stripper, a soldering iron, etc. Each tool
must be provided in various sizes. We recommend that all tools are demagnetized to
protect your equipment.
Context
The power supply can be installed in many ways.
• You can mount it on a desktop using the
brackets provided with the unit.
• You can mount it on a bulkhead using the
optional wall bracket.
• You can mount it using any means available.
These points must all be considered to reduce
electrical noise on an EK80 system.
• If you more than one Wide Band Transceiver
(WBT), install these in such a way that the
transducer cables have the maximum distance to the power and Ethernet cables.
• Ensure maximum physical distance between the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) and
the Power Supply Unit.
• Ensure maximum physical distance between each Power Supply Unit.
• If possible, install the transceivers in a sonar room that is electrically shielded.
• Make sure that all units are properly grounded.
Procedure
1 Find a suitable location for the power supply.
2 Prepare the location and the necessary tools.
3 Observe the installation requirements.
a The chosen position must fit the available cable lengths between the power
supply, the transceiver and the AC mains power outlet.
b If you place the unit on the bridge, observe the compass safe distance.
Installing the EK80 hardware units