Simrad EC150-3C, Руководство по установке

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Note
The anti-fouling paint will reduce the acoustical performance of the transducer. The
surface roughness of the transducer substrate and the thickness of the paint may also
influence the performance. Kongsberg Maritime cannot be held responsible for any
negative consequences of the anti-fouling paint.
Because some paint types may be aggressive to the polyurethane in the transducer,
consult our list of approved paints. The list can also be found on
http://www.simrad.com .
Observe the relevant instructions and safety information provided by the paint
manufacturer.
Related topics
Transducer handling and maintenance, page 21
Inspecting and cleaning the transducer face
Marine growth (biological fouling) on the transducer face reduces the EC150-3C
performance. For this reason, it is important to keep the transducer face clean. Every
time your vessel is in dry dock, you must remove the marine growth. At the same time,
you must inspect the transducer closely for physical damage.
Prerequisites
The following tools and consumables are required.
• Personal protection
• Fresh water
• A mild synthetic detergent and a plastic brush
• A piece of wood or plastic without sharp corners
• Citric acid (<50%) (only if required)
Context
During normal use, the transducer is subjected to biological fouling. If this marine
growth is excessive, it will reduce the performance of the EC150-3C. Whenever
opportunity arise, typically when the vessel is dry-docked, the transducer face must be
cleaned for shells and other marine growth.
It is important to check the transducer for physical damage. Any cracks, fractures or
holes in the red protective coating may result in a water leak, and a leak may cause
irreparable damage to the transducer.
A transducer must always be handled as a delicate instrument. Incorrect actions may
damage the transducer beyond repair. Observe these transducer handling rules:
•
Do not
activate the transducer when it is out of the water.
Transducer handling and maintenance