R2Sonic 2026, Operation Manual

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Version 6.3 Rev r012
Date 05-11-2022
3 SONIC MBES SONAR HEAD INSTALLATION – Surface Vessel
The Sonic MBES can be installed on an over-the-side pole, through a moon pool, or as a permanent
hull mount. The lightweight, small size, and low power consumption make the Sonic MBES ideal for
underwater vehicle (ROV and AUV) installations.
WARNING
DECK LEAD MINIMUM BEND RADIUS =
150MM
3.1 Sonic MBES Receive Module Installation
The Sonic MBES sonar head is mounted on the standard R2Sonic mounting frame, as shown below.
Figure 8: Sonic 2024 and Sonic 2022 on the mounting frame
If the Sonic 2024/2022 sonar head is not pre-mounted, the following guidelines must be followed
for proper operation of the system.
•
The Receive Module is orientated with the narrow part of the face towards the projector
(see above).
• The projector is orientated with the connector towards the end with the protective fin.
• The Projector must be mounted with the correct 35mm standoffs in place.