User Manual for the Type 8370
WSM 6+ Transponder
UM-8370
Issue A Rev 1
Section 3 – Technical Description
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3.4 Connectors
The endcap connector allows a responder electrical trigger, RS232 communications to configure the
unit, a battery charging input and a separate external dc power input.
Note
Refer to
Cautions
in
Section 2 – Safety
“Damage to external connector when submerged”
.
3.4.1 Standard
The standard 5-way endcap connector is a type Subconn Micro MCBH5M and mates with a
standard in-line connector type Subconn Micro MCIL5F.
3.4.2 Remote External Release Variant
The remote external release 8-way endcap connector is a type Subconn Micro MCBH8F and mates
with a standard in-line connector type Subconn Micro MCIL8M.
3.5 Housing Labelling
Waterproof labels on the housing uniquely identify the transponder as follows:
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MANUFACTURING DATA
Serial No.
123456-789
Config.
1111
Transducer
MF Omni
Housing Rating
1000 m
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UNIT ID
•
ADDRESS
3.5.1 Manufacturing Data
The manufacturing data details all essential information about the equipment that will be required if
it is necessary to contact Sonardyne International Limited.
3.5.2 Serial No.
The serial no. is the unique WSM 6+ identification number and should be quoted in all
communications with Sonardyne International Ltd and their agents.
3.5.3 Config
The Config number is a four digit number that identifies the depth rating, material, housing size and
transducer type.
e.g. Config: 4112
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4 = Depth rating 4000 m
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1 = Standard
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1 = Standard
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2 = MF Dir – Type 1
