ATLAS North America Proprietary
Sea Scan® ARC Explorer™ Manual
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Issue: 4.2.1
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Manual
3.1.2
Software and Driver Installation
Sea Scan ARC Explorer is a self-contained side-scan sonar system. The software controls the
collection of the sonar imagery and navigational input and displays the information on the computer
screen. It allows you to control the sonar data collection process, review, analyze, and save the
sonar image along with the markers and waypoints. The towfish ping rate and sonar signal
processing also are controlled by the software, and the software automatically communicates with
the towfish to determine status and configuration.
The following is a step-by-step description for setting up the Sea Scan ARC Explorer system on a
survey vessel and running an operation:
1. Insert the included flash drive into your computer.
2. Select Open Files in a Folder. If W indows doesn't offer you options for opening, use W indows
Explorer to find the Flash Drive.
3. Locate the Sea Scan ARC Explorer Towed System software folder and select the "Install Sea
Scan Survey Basic.exe".
4. You will be asked where to install the software; the default folders should be fine for most users.
5. You will be asked to install Drivers and Charts. Select "Yes" and install them accordingly.
CAUTION:
Do not connect any devices before installing the software, as they will slow the
installation process.
3.1.3
Towfish Setup
CAUTION:
Do not plug or unplug the towcable if TCU power is ON!
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Verify that the Topside Communications Unit (TCU) power is off!
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Verify that the wet-mate connector is clean and plug it in.
TIP:
Occasionally clean out the connector with a silicone-based spray (a bottle comes with the
system's kit).
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Verify that the fins are correctly installed and that the locking bolt is tight.
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Plug the tow cable into the TCU.
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Plug the tow cable into the towfish connector.
