User Manual for the Type 8370
WSM 6+ Transponder
UM-8370
Issue A Rev 1
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5.3.1 6G Terminal Lite
6G Terminal Lite software is supplied on the 6G Utilities CD. Refer to
UM-8300-099-User Manual for
6G Terminal Lite
(referred to as
6G Terminal Lite
in this manual).
5.3.2 iWAND handheld Test Unit
Type 8315 iWAND hand held test unit. Refer to
UM-8315 User Manual for the Type 8315 iWAND
.
5.4 Preparing the WSM 6+ for use
5.4.1 Check the Pressure Relief Vent Valve
Refer to
Section 4.2.1 “Checking the Pressure Relief Vent Valve”.
5.4.2 Charging the Battery
Refer to
Section 4.2.2 “Charging the Battery”
.
5.4.3 Setting the Address
1. Switch the WSM 6+
ON
by rotating the
ON
/
OFF
switch on the connector endcap.
2. To change the address using 6G Terminal Lite, refer to
6G Terminal Lite,
Section “6G Setup”.
Note
It is advisable to mark the command address and Interrogation channel on the outside of the unit
if either is changed from the factory set values.
5.4.4 Power and Gain Configuration
1. Refer to
6G Terminal Lite
,
Section “6G Setup”.
2. Power and gain levels are configured automatically on the
Power / Gain
pane on the
6G Setup
tab based on operational range and scenario.
5.4.5 Navigation Mode Configuration
1. Refer to
6G Terminal Lite
,
Section “6G Setup”.
2. The navigation settings ( CIS / IIS / HPR ) are configured on the
Navigation
pane on the
6G Setup
tab.
5.4.6 Pulse Position Depth Aiding
1. Refer to
6G Terminal Lite, Section “6G Setup”
.
2. The pulse position depth modes are configured on the
Navigation
pane on the
6G Setup
tab.
5.5 Location on ROV
The unit should be positioned in an upright attitude, with the transducer endcap uppermost, pointing
towards the sea surface. If clamped to a metal structure, rubber should be used to isolate the
transponder from the structure both electrically (to prevent corrosion) and mechanically (to reduce
vibration related acoustic noise).
