Simrad EC150-3C, Installation Manual

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Installation summary
The installation of the EC150-3C 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 need all relevant vessel drawings. You also
need the drawings provided for the EC150-3C transducer.
Context
The outline dimensions of the EC150-3C transducer and the relevant installation items
can be found in the
Drawing file chapter in this manual. End user manuals and source
drawings (normally in AutoCad format) can be downloaded from our website.
• https://www.simrad.com
A transducer must always be handled as a delicate instrument. Incorrect 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 and avoid impacts.
• Do not expose the transducer to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
• Do not use high-pressure water, sandblasting, metal tools or strong solvents to clean
the transducer face.
• Do not damage the outer protective skin of the transducer face.
• Do not lift the transducer by the cable.
• Do not step on the transducer cable.
•
Do not
damage the transducer cable, and avoid exposure to sharp objects.
Procedure
1 Design, manufacture and mount the necessary fairing, installation blister, keel box
and/or tank that is required to mount the transducer.
• Designing, manufacturing and mounting the installation hardware, page 62
2 Install the bushing.
• Installing the bushing, page 64
3 Design, manufacture and mount the steel conduit for the transducer cable.
• Designing, manufacturing and mounting the steel conduit, page 65
• Using a steel conduit to protect the transducer cable, page 67
Installation