2665 Series Operation Manual
EZT-2665-8000/6
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the seabed otherwise, damage to the transducer and pole is likely to occur. Note
that prior to a vessel going alongside, the rig has usually to be recovered.
4.5
D
ECK
C
ABLE
Connects the
T
RANSDUCER
to the
E
ASYTRAK
C
OMMAND
C
ONSOLE
. To prevent
damage to the cable and minimise potential problems, please ensure the following
points are observed:
•
Ensure personnel cannot step on, or trip over, the deck cable.
•
Keep the cable away from sources of electrical noise such as electrical
generators, sonar sources (bang boxes etc).
•
Avoid trapping the cable in doorways, hatches and alike.
•
Ensure the cable is not bent less than the minimum bend radius of
150mm
.
•
Ensure the cable is not laid over sharp edges.
•
When deployed over the side of a vessel, ensure that the cable is secured to
any mounting pole to prevent chaffing, strumming, and excessive movement.
•
Ensure the polyurethane outer jacket of the cable is not breached allowing
water ingress.
4.6
S
YSTEM
C
ABLING
•
With the Easytrak Alpha Command Console switched off, connect the deck
cable to the Command Console.
•
If the internal GPS receiver is required, connect the supplied GPS antenna cable
to the Command Console.
•
Connect the USB lead between the Computer and the Command Console.
•
If required, connect a serial lead between the Command Console and any data
logging computer or serial printer.
•
If required, connect a serial lead between the Command Console and an
EXTERNAL GPS receiver.
•
If required, a BNC lead should be connected between the Easytrak Command
Console and the responder.
4.7
P
OWER
S
UPPLY
The supplied power supply is auto-ranging (115 – 230VAC 50/60Hz) and does not
require user intervention. Plug into the nearest power outlet socket. The 6.3mm
connector plugs into the Easytrak Command Console.
