Sonardyne um-8370, User Manual

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User Manual for the Type 8370
WSM 6+ Transponder
UM-8370
Issue A Rev 1
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Contents
Contacting the Sonardyne Support Team .................................................................................. iii
Amendment History .................................................................................................................... vii
Section 1 – Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope of this Manual ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Purpose of this Manual .......................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Related Publications .............................................................................................................. 1
1.4 Conventions ........................................................................................................................... 1
Section 2 – Safety ......................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 2
2.2 Safety Procedures ................................................................................................................. 2
2.2.1 Warnings .................................................................................................................... 2
2.2.2 Cautions ..................................................................................................................... 3
Section 3 – Technical Description ............................................................................................... 5
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 5
3.2 WSM 6+ Types ...................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Endcap .................................................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Connectors ............................................................................................................................ 7
3.4.1 Standard .................................................................................................................... 7
3.4.2 Remote External Release Variant .............................................................................. 7
3.5 Housing Labelling .................................................................................................................. 7
3.5.1 Manufacturing Data .................................................................................................... 7
3.5.2 Serial No. ................................................................................................................... 7
3.5.3 Config ......................................................................................................................... 7
3.5.4 Transducer Type ........................................................................................................ 8
3.5.5 Housing Rating ........................................................................................................... 8
3.5.6 UNIT ID ...................................................................................................................... 8
3.5.7 ADDRESS .................................................................................................................. 8
3.6 Operation ............................................................................................................................... 8
3.7 Functionality .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.8 Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 9
3.9 Battery and Charger ............................................................................................................ 10
3.9.1 Type ......................................................................................................................... 10
3.9.2 Charging Description ................................................................................................ 10
3.9.3 Fast Charging Feature.............................................................................................. 10
3.9.4 Deeply Discharged Battery ....................................................................................... 11
3.9.5 Pressure Relief Vent Valve ....................................................................................... 12
Section 4 – Installation ............................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Pre-Use Checks................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Checking the Pressure Relief Vent Valve ................................................................. 13
4.2.2 Charging the Battery ................................................................................................ 14
Section 5 – Operation ................................................................................................................. 16
5.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Operational Modes .............................................................................................................. 16
5.2.1 Transponder Mode ................................................................................................... 16
5.2.2 Responder Mode ...................................................................................................... 16
5.3 Configuring the WSM 6+ ...................................................................................................... 16
5.3.1 6G Terminal Lite ....................................................................................................... 17