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Installation summary
The installation of the ES38-18/200–18C transducer is a key task for successful installation
of the echo sounder system. Not only will you need to penetrate the vessel’s hull, you
must also to select a physical location for maximum performance and minimum acoustic
and electric noise.
Prerequisites
To get a full overview of the installation, you will need all the relevant vessel drawings, as
well as the drawings provided for the ES38-18/200–18C transducer.
Context
The outline dimensions of the transducer and the relevant installation items are found in
the
Drawing file
. The source drawings (in AutoCad format) can be downloaded from our
website.
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A transducer must always be handled as a delicate item. Wrongful actions may damage the
transducer beyond repair.
Observe these rules:
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Do not
activate the transducer when it is out of the water.
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Do not
lift the transducer by the cable.
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Do not
step on the transducer cable.
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Do not
handle the transducer roughly, avoid impacts.
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Do not
expose the transducer to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
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Do not
use high pressure water, sand blasting, metal tools or strong solvents to clean
the transducer face.
Procedure
1
Based on the shape and properties of the hull, determine the physical location of the
transducer.
Make sure that all possible considerations are made to reduce the noise.
2
Based on the shape of the transducer housing, and the mounting devices available,
determine the installation method.
3
Design, manufacture and mount the necessary fairing, installation blister, keel box
and/or tank that is required to mount the transducer.
4
Install the stuffing tube.
Simrad ES38-18/200–18C Installation manual