Kongsberg Simrad SN90, Installation Manual

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Important
The SN90 is an advanced product. As with most other advanced instruments, there are a
few important things that you must know.
When the SN90 is not used
When you do not use the SN90, switch off the entire system.
Note
You must NEVER switch off the SN90 by means of the on/off switch on the Processor
Unit. You must ALWAYS use the Operating Panel or the
Exit
button on the top bar.
When you are docking your vessel
You must never power up the SN90 when the ship is in dry dock The transducer will
be damaged if it transmits in open air. To prevent inadvertent use of the SN90, 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. They will be
able to assist. A list of all our dealers is provided on our website.
• http://www.simrad.com
If you are unable to contact a dealer, observe the support information in this publication.
When you wish to switch off the SN90
You must NEVER switch off the SN90 by means of the on/off switch on the Processor
Unit. You must ALWAYS use the Operating Panel or the
Exit
button on the top bar.
Note
If you power down the SN90 by means of the on/off switch on the Processor Unit you
may damage the software program and the interface settings used to communicate with
external devices.
Rules for transducer handling
A transducer must always be handled as a delicate item. Wrongful actions may damage
the transducer beyond repair. Observe these transducer handling rules:
•
Do not
activate the transducer when it is out of the water.
• Do not handle the transducer roughly, avoid impacts.
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