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Micron Gemini 

 
 

0729-SOM-00004-01 

Page 42 of 46

 

 

 

 

 

Pole Mount Adapter - S11790 

 

 

 

Clamp Mount Adapter - S11846 

 

 

 

Note  

Only the footprint of the baseplate shown in this dimensional drawing. 

 

Summary of Contents for Tritech Micron Gemini

Page 1: ...Micron Gemini 0729 SOM 00004 01 Page 1 of 46 Micron Gemini Product Manual 0729 SOM 00004 01...

Page 2: ...ll product names are trademarks of their respective companies Open Source License Statement This product includes software code developed by third parties including software code subject to the GNU Ge...

Page 3: ...lation 19 Installing the Micron Gemini using Tritech Mounts 21 Operation 28 Maintenance 29 General guidance 29 After Use 29 Equipment Storage 29 Sacrificial Anode Information 30 Pressure Sensor Mainte...

Page 4: ...n numbers 3 A clear fault description 4 Details of any remedial action implemented Contamination If the product has been used in a contaminated or hazardous environment you must de contaminate the pro...

Page 5: ...ortant When this is shown there is potential to cause harm to the device due to static discharge The components should not be handled without appropriate protection to prevent such a discharge occurri...

Page 6: ...ron Gemini communicates with Tritech s next generation integrated software suite Genesis using Ethernet or Tritech s advanced Serial Multibeam Protocol TSMP The auxiliary port on the sonar allows for...

Page 7: ...20 kHz Angular resolution 2 34 acoustic 0 7 effective Range 0 2 m to 50 m Number of Beams 128 Horizontal Beam Width 90 Vertical Beam Width 20 10 about horizontal axis Update rate typical 3 to 20 Hz ra...

Page 8: ...485 Auxiliary port protocol Auxiliary port protocol Serial RS232 or RS485 Connector type Main Impulse Titan or Tritech Micron Aux Tritech Micron Physical Specifications Depth Rating 300 m or 750 m Wei...

Page 9: ...sociated with them and depth ratings Tritech MICRON Connector Communications Depth Rating 300m 750m RS232 RS485 S12683 S12686 Impulse Titan Communications Depth Rating 300m 750m Impulse Titan MKS W 30...

Page 10: ...be able to successfully power on the unit In order to prepare the system and test its functionality before mounting to a vehicle the Micron Gemini requires either an Ethernet or Serial test kit depend...

Page 11: ...serial system tests kits are available S11796 KIT1 Tritech Micron test kit S11792 KIT2 Impulse Titan 3L10 test kit In general the serial system test kits includes the following parts S11670 Gemini Pow...

Page 12: ...The following serial system tests kits are available S11624 KIT2 Impulse Titan 307 test kit S11792 KIT2 Impulse Titan 3L10 test kit In general the Ethernet system test kits includes the following part...

Page 13: ...e Micron Gemini sonar following the connection procedure for the appropriate connector An Impulse cable ready to be mated to the connector A correctly mated Impulse cable Step 3 Connect the power supp...

Page 14: ...SB connector will be fully illuminated The system is now ready to operate with the software green LED s indicate the transmission and reception of data For more details of configuring the sonar parame...

Page 15: ...tor on the Gemini and the Power Supply cable should be connected similar to the instructions given for the Serial System setup see Assembling the Serial System Step 3 The Ethernet system requires the...

Page 16: ...h resulting in an increase in the image update and quality The serial speeds available through the Tritech USB adapter are 115200 230400 460800 921600 2Mbps 3Mbps 4Mbps Note When using the Tritech USB...

Page 17: ...ing standard networking equipment Things to note The Micron Gemini works on 100BASE TX link It is not recommended that you connect the Gemini units through a network hub It is recommended that Gemini...

Page 18: ...ap fitted prior to immersing in water Failure to do this will cause permanent damage If using alcohol or IPA to clean out the connector take care that it does not come into contact with any other part...

Page 19: ...ectly mount the Micron Gemini the blue Gemini logo mould should be at the top and the product label at the bottom The transmit and receive elements are arranged such that they are angled at 0 about th...

Page 20: ...e preferable if metallic clamps are used especially if they are different in composition to the material used by the sonar they should be painted or lacquered with at least two or three coatings Note...

Page 21: ...mini 720im Mounting Bracket Kit The kit comprises of the following components 1 x Micron Gemini 720im Mounting Bracket Assembly S11618 ASSY 4 x M4 x 12 screws S11772 4 x M4 Nyloc nuts S01159 4 x 8 32...

Page 22: ...mating plate Fixing the Sonar Mounting Bracket to the 10 Adaptor In the following examples the Micron Gemini is to be mounted via the 10 tilt adapter to a pre drilled mounting plate See Mounting Brac...

Page 23: ...emini as shown into the mounting bracket making sure that the sonar is facing the correct way up See the start of Hardware Installation for sonar orientation Step 2 Align the Sonar mounting hole with...

Page 24: ...clamp follow the instructions below Step 1 The photo shows the clamp bracket and the Micron Gemini needed for mounting the system to your vehicle Step 2 Place the Micron Gemini in the clamp bracket In...

Page 25: ...Mount System The kit comprises of the following components 1 x Gemini DB Pivot Pole Mount Assembly S11745 1 x Gemini DB 22mm Pole Assembly 0 5m S11836 Alternative adapters available1 1 x Micron Gemin...

Page 26: ...for US customers for coupling with a MINN KOTA style Flexible Composite Shaft S11743 A blank adapter for customer adaption S11741 Configured to accommodate sprung pin engagement common to a range of R...

Page 27: ...nt Adaptor to the Sonar Mounting Bracket using the 4 x M4 x 12 screws and Nyloc nuts provided with the Sonar Mounting Bracket Step 3 To adjust the tilt of the Micron Gemini unscrew the knob on the Gem...

Page 28: ...has been set to the correct range to operate with the sonar Please see Setting the computer IP address in Windows XP or D Setting the computer IP address in Windows 7 or Windows 10 for details on this...

Page 29: ...where salt build up can occur will help highlight any potential issues of corrosion and allow for corrective action to be undertaken before any integrity failure of the unit The mechanical interface...

Page 30: ...hanged on a relatively regular basis As a minimum Tritech International Ltd recommend replacing the anode every year with the sonar in regular use To replace the anode follow the guidance below Step 1...

Page 31: ...rst unscrew the seal screw with the S12759 Socket Tool provided as illustrated Check for evidence of any salt deposit and or corrosion being initiated i e pitting or crevicing Gently clean around the...

Page 32: ...connected to a network where disabling the firewall would present a security risk Genesis crashes as soon as the Micron Gemini is detected Without a Micron Gemini connected run Genesis then select Hel...

Page 33: ...ech International Ltd USB adapter ensure that the Connected LED is fully illuminated and that the Tx and Rx LEDs are flashing If there is no LED activity use the Device Manager in Windows to ensure th...

Page 34: ...s in RS485 mode this ensures that in most cases the Micron Gemini will be picked up when plugged into the computer with the Tritech USB However on fibre optic systems the connection is not transparent...

Page 35: ...outs for the various connectors and the associated wiring detail for the Micron Gemini Sonar and its peripherals Warning Application of reverse supply voltage to the unit or supply voltage across any...

Page 36: ...e Core Colour 1 RS485 B RS232 Rx Yellow 2 RS485 A RS232 Tx Blue 3 V DC Red 4 0V DC Black 5 RS232 GND Green 6 Shield Cable Sheath Cable colours correct as of 17 03 22 Caution Cable core colours may cha...

Page 37: ...Micron Gemini 0729 SOM 00004 01 Page 37 of 46 Micron Test Cable S11640 XXm...

Page 38: ...creen 4 Ethernet Rx 5 Ethernet Rx 6 Ethernet Tx 7 Ethernet Tx MKS W 3L10 The cable view below shows a fully wired Impulse Titan 3L10 cable This covers RS485 and Ethernet combinations Bulkhead Face Vie...

Page 39: ...upplied Impulse Titan 3L10 cables the options have been detailed below Cable Part Number Description Communication Available Ethernet RS485 S11711 XXm Impulse MKS W 3L10 CCP PWR E NET Whip S11712 XXm...

Page 40: ...C serial port connection and as such is a DE 9M connector DE 9M Face View Pin Tritech USB Function Tritech USB Cable Core Colour 2 Rx A Red 3 Tx B Black 5 Signal GND Brown Serial to USB VideoRay Pro4...

Page 41: ...729 SOM 00004 01 Page 41 of 46 Appendix B Mounting Bracket Details Note Drawings are not to scale Dimensions in Millimetres mm unless otherwise stated Sonar Mounting Bracket S11708 Mounting Bracket 10...

Page 42: ...Micron Gemini 0729 SOM 00004 01 Page 42 of 46 Pole Mount Adapter S11790 Clamp Mount Adapter S11846 Note Only the footprint of the baseplate shown in this dimensional drawing...

Page 43: ...m that network From the Start Menu select Control Panel From the Control Panel Explorer window that opens double click on Network Connections From the list of available network connections that opens...

Page 44: ...ollowing dialog should open Make a note of the settings as currently used by the computer these will be needed to restore the computer to any existing network Refer to the appropriate section of this...

Page 45: ...ons apply to a computer running Windows 7 or Windows 10 though the sequence for other operating systems will be similar All screenshots are from a Windows 7 installation Disconnect the computer from a...

Page 46: ...The Local Area Connection Properties dialog should be displayed Find the entry labelled Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 select it and then click on the Properties button In the properties dialog...

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