Magnetometer Option
Document #: A958614
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ECHANICAL
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NTERFACE
Typically the magnetometer manufacturer will provide a tow cable 10m long with a mechanical
termination to connect to the side scan tow arm. EdgeTech provides a custom tow point key for
each magnetometer. The tow key is attached to the side scan tow arm through a sacrificial shear
pin. If the side scan impacts, then the key shears from the tow arm, the magnetometer stays
attached to the key and tow cable, and the fish is retrieved from the tail by the Safe-T-link. The
Magnetometer connects to the breakaway key using a clevis pin that allows swivel action but
does not allow the Magnetometer to rotate. The Magnetometer is lighter than the side scan and
will tow aft and above the side scan.
Fig 2
: Connection Key for Marine Magnetic SeaSPY Magnetometer
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