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STEP 11

CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT

14 Coil the cable inside the bulk head and push the transducer into the housing. Make 

sure the cable does not become trapped.

Observe the position of the transducer cable; be careful not to trap the cable 
when inserting the transducer.

CAUTION

11 Position the end-cap next to the transponder housing.

12 Connect the transceiver cable     .

13 Connect the battery pack    .

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FITTING THE BATTERY

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2

15 If the transceiver end-cap is an omni-directional type proceed to fitment instructions. 

If the transducer end-cap is a directional type, refer to Step 13 for installation 
instructions.

Summary of Contents for AMT6

Page 1: ...DE DPT6 C6 BATTERY REPLACEMENT AMT6 TRANSPONDERS To access more information on the transponders battery change download a free QR code app on your Smartphone and then scan this code QSG BR 8300 00 A1 04 2013 910 0002 ...

Page 2: ...the region before operating this equipment If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Documentation must be consulted whenever the warning symbol is found on the equipment in order to find out the nature of the potential hazard and any actions which must be taken The batteries used in the 8300 transponders can be ...

Page 3: ... High pressure hazard risk when dismantling sub sea equipment Dismantling must only be carried out by trained personnel Heavy Equipment The type 8300 series of transponders weigh between 35 and 23 kg Manual handling Equipment MHE must be used to move the transponders If MHE is not available then a manual handling assessment must be carried out prior to carrying out manual lifting handling Personal...

Page 4: ... worn before lifting the equipment WARNINGS 1 Clean the area around the Pressure Relief Vent Valve make sure any marine growth is removed 2 Check the Pressure Relief Vent Valve is flush with the housing 1 1 Use the following procedure to dismantle the equipment and remove the battery 1 2 3 4 3 Screw an M4 screw not supplied into the Pressure Relief Vent Valve plug 4 Slowly pull out the Pressure Re...

Page 5: ... DIRECTIONAL TRANSDUCER END CAP 1 Undo and remove the nuts washers and bolts securing the clamp rings 1 1 Do not stand in directly in line with the end cap when removing it from the transponder housing Do not remove the end cap if there is a gap between the end cap and the housing body Refer to the User Manual for instructions Do not continue to remove the end cap if movement is felt during remova...

Page 6: ...ee cloth to clean around the O ring seals Remove the end cap slowly to prevent the transducer cable becoming detached CAUTION 6 Remove the end cap completely 2 1 3 Remove any dirt or water that may have accumulated between the rubber stop and the clamp rings 4 Use the opening tool to lever the end cap from the housing until the O ring seals are exposed 2 4 3 1 ...

Page 7: ...nd of the guard protecting the transducer 2 Lift the end of the transducer housing sufficiently to allow the protective guard and bump stop to be removed from the clamp rings 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the transducer end cap slowly to prevent the transducer cable becoming detached CAUTION Do not stand in directly in line with the end cap when removing it from the transponder Do not remove the end cap if the...

Page 8: ...antling the equipment Dismantling must only be carried out by trained personnel For Lithium and Lithium Ion battery packs Class D fire extinguishers should be used Do not use any other type of extinguishers WARNINGS Do not expose batteries to extreme temperatures in excess of 60 C to prevent reduction in battery life CAUTION 2 1 Disconnect the battery connector 2 Disconnect the transducer connecto...

Page 9: ...ion of the batteries Risk of burns If the battery pack has been exposed to flooding personal protective equipment such as gloves must be worn to handle the battery pack WARNING 4 Rotate the transponder so the battery is upper most in the housing 5 Using the draw string slowly pull and support the battery pack out of the transponder 1 1 REMOVING THE BATTERY ...

Page 10: ...ns of damage or corrosion Refer to the manual for assistance if necessary Make sure all Warnings and Cautions in the Safety section have been read and fully understood 1 Make sure the correct type of battery is available 2 If installing a new battery remove any packaging 3 Make sure the transponder is positioned so the battery pack would be located on top of the circuitry 4 Inspect the new battery...

Page 11: ...sition 8 Inspect the end cap for any signs of damage or corrosion pay particular attention to the O ring groove 9 Inspect the O ring seals for signs of damage Replace if necessary 10 Lubricate the O ring seals with petroleum jelly 1 2 6 Push the battery connector through the top bulk head 1 2 FITTING THE BATTERY ...

Page 12: ...e be careful not to trap the cable when inserting the transducer CAUTION 11 Position the end cap next to the transponder housing 12 Connect the transceiver cable 13 Connect the battery pack 2 1 FITTING THE BATTERY 1 2 15 If the transceiver end cap is an omni directional type proceed to fitment instructions If the transducer end cap is a directional type refer to Step 13 for installation instructio...

Page 13: ...bolts 1 Push the omni directional transceiver end cap fully into the housing Make sure the O ring seals do not become damaged 2 Position the clamp rings in the grooves on the end cap 3 Slide the rubber bumper stop over the end cap and align with the holes in the clamp rings 2 1 FITTING THE OMNI DIRECTIONAL TRANSDUCER END CAP 1 4 2 1 ...

Page 14: ...e damaged 2 Position the clamp rings in the grooves on the end cap 3 Position the guard with the bump stop over the transducer 4 Rotate the clamp rings if necessary to align the holes with the screw ends of the guard 1 2 3 5 Lift the end of the transponder housing enough to locate the guard screws through the holes in the clamp rings 6 Secure the guard and bump stop in place with the six nylon spa...

Page 15: ...M BASED BATTERIES When transporting lithium based batteries manufacturer s material safety datasheet must be read to confirm the amount of lithium per battery pack These quantities cannot be verified by Sonardyne International Ltd It is the operator s responsibility to obey local national and international regulations in force at the time of transport By Road ADR European Agreement concerning the ...

Page 16: ...upport sonardyne com Website www sonardyne com Twitter sonardyne Aberdeen UK T 44 0 1224 707875 F 44 0 1224 707876 sales sonardyne com Singapore Asia T 65 6542 1911 F 65 6542 6937 asia sales sonardyne com QSG BR 8300 00 A1 04 2013 910 0002 ACOUSTIC POSITIONING INERTIAL NAVIGATION l l WIRELESS COMMUNICATION l SONAR IMAGING Rio das Ostras Brazil T 55 22 2123 4950 F 55 22 2123 4951 brasil sales sonar...

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