CM2 Sidescan Sonar User Manual
3. Installing the System
Attaching the Towing Bail
Checking system operation
With the whole system now connected as described earlier in this Section, apply power to the STR, C-Shell
or C-Case. The red Power indicator should light.
If MaxView has been installed, open it and select
Start...
from the
Towfish
menu. Alternatively press the
spacebar then select
Start Towfish
from the
Quick Select
menu. If some other acquisition software is
installed instead of MaxView, the towfish can be started using that software.
When the towfish is commanded to start, the green Trigger indicator on the STR should light continuously
whilst the
Start Towfish
dialog displays the
Energizing…
message. This message should be automatically
replaced after a short period by
Connecting…
The
Energizing…
message indicates that a voltage of approximately 42VDC* is being supplied to the tow
cable connector. This voltage is passed to the towfish to charge its internal capacitors and start its operation.
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