Kongsberg Simrad EK80, Installation Manual

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Important
The EK80 is an advanced product. It is used with other advanced products. There is
important information that you need to know.
Note
The EK80 software supports several different transceiver units. This publication is
mainly intended for vessel installations of EK80 using the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT).
Before you turn on the EK80
Before you turn on the EK80, make sure that the transducer is submerged in water. If
you are using a drop keel, make sure that you have sufficient water depth to lower it.
Caution
You must never set the EK80 to "ping" unless the transducer is submerged in water.
Most transducers are damaged beyond repair if they transmit in open air. Prevent
inadvertent use of the EK80 whenever a transducer is not submerged.
When the EK80 is not used
When you do not use the EK80, turn off the display and the Processor Unit. If you
are not using the EK80 for a long period of time, we recommend that you turn off the
transceiver(s).
When you are docking your vessel
You must never turn on the EK80 when the ship is in dry dock. The transducer(s) may
be damaged if the EK80 transmits in open air. To prevent inadvertent use of the EK80,
pull out the mains plug on the Processor Unit whenever your vessel is in dry dock.
Additional precautionary measurers should be considered.
If something breaks down
If you believe that something has broken down, contact your local dealer. A list of all
our dealers is provided on our website.
• https://www.kongsberg.com
If you are unable to contact a dealer, observe the support information in this publication.
When you want to turn off the EK80
You must never turn off the EK80 by means of the on/off switch on the Processor Unit.
You must ALWAYS select
Exit
on the top bar.
Simrad EK80 Installation Manual