User Manual for the Type 8300 Compatt 6
(and Variants)
UM-8300-Compatt 6
Issue B3
Note
Digiquartz ® sensors can be damaged if over pressurised by a range of 20%
The high accuracy inclinometers fitted have a range of ±90°.
All transponder sensor endcaps have a low accuracy inclinometer fitted as standard.
Endcaps supporting external sensors, which require non-standard modifications to the DAS, PCB,
wiring or firmware, are marked with an additional label.
3.6 Connector
The SubConn MCBH8F external connector is located on the sensor endcap. The connector pin
details are shown in
Figure 3–12 Subconn MCBH8F Connector
Pin Details
Description
1
RS232 In
HOST
2
GND
Power and Comms Ground
3
RS232 Out HOST
4
Power In
8 V–18 V, Quiescent Power only (Not Acoustic Transmission)
18 V–24 V, Quiescent and Ping Power (Not Telemetry)
5
Power Out
12 V Regulated or V Batt
6
Sync
Responder Input (see
Section 6.2.1 "Responder Mode"
7
RS232 Out DAS
8
RS232 In
DAS
3.7 Battery
3.7.1 Battery Type
The Compatt 6 uses either alkaline or lithium batteries depending on the type and application.
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