
Cobra-Tac User's Guide
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RD Instruments
transducers receive backscattered sound from the ocean bottom and from
the plankton and small particles that ride the water currents.
Using the Doppler effect and basic trigonometry, the Cobra-Tac
measures
its movement over the bottom and also the speed and direction of water cur-
rents at multiple locations in the water column. Using its internal compass
and pressure (depth) sensor, the Cobra-Tac
can also provide heading, alti-
tude (above the bottom), and depth (below the surface). An internal re-
corder can store information about reference points, predefined waypoints,
in-situ defined waypoints (markers), and water currents.
A backlit LCD display provides the operator heading, range, depth, and
several other key points of information. Cobra-Tac
allows the operator to
mark and record objects, either manmade or natural.
1.2 Cobra-Tac
Overview
The Cobra-Tac
system consists of a Cobra-Tac
unit, cables, and soft-
ware. The addition of a Windows® compatible computer allows for data
playback.
Battery
– Cobra-Tac
uses a non-hazardous rechargeable NiCad battery.
Operation life is 7 to 8 hours of continuous use.
The battery is charged
through an external connector on the battery. The UTILITY menu provides
a battery health indicator in the operators display.
Battery Charger
– The Smart Charger is a variable input voltage charger that
automatically adjusts for the input voltage from 100 to 240 volts. Recharge
time is five hours.
Display
– A backlit LCD display is used to display all navigation and
configuration screens and control functions.
I/O Cable Connector
– A Input/Output (I/O) cable is provided to connect the
Cobra-Tac
to a PC or notebook computer
for downloading data.
Urethane Face
– The urethane face covers the transducer ceramics. Never
set the transducer on a hard surface. The urethane face may be damaged.
Housing
– The housing is molded polyurethane.
The standard Cobra-Tac
housing allows deployment depths to 90 meters.
Control Switches
– There are four (4) operator control switches incorpo-
rated next to the display. These switches are oil-filled momentary push but-
tons that can be easily operated with thick diving gloves.
Thermistor
– The Thermistor measures the water temperature.
Pressure Sensor
– The pressure sensor measures water pressure (depth).
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