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Sea Scan® ARC Explorer™ Manual
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Figure 34: Worn Shear Pin in Need of Replacement
4.2.6
Tow Fish Accessories
The Sea Scan ARC Explorer's modular tow fish was designed with integrated accessory capabilities
in mind. These accessories can be purchased with your system or added as they are needed.
4.2.6.1
Depressor Wing
The depressor wing will allow you to operate at greater depths without the need to add large
amounts of weight to the tow cable or tow fish. The depressor is designed to exert a downward
hydrodynamic force on the tow fish when being pulled through the water. This force has the same
effect as adding the equivalent weight to the tow fish. The standard depressor has been configured
to operate in conjunction with the keel weight for maximum depth performance and stability. W ith
this accessory combination the tow fish can be operated at depths over 100 meters.