User Manual for the Type 8300 Compatt 6
(and Variants)
UM-8300-Compatt 6
Issue B3
Section 1 – Introduction
1.1 Scope of this Manual
This User Manual describes the safe installation, operation and maintenance of the Type 8300 (and
variants) wideband transponder. The information and procedures within this manual are based on
Sonardyne’s experience and knowledge.
1.2 Purpose of this Manual
This user manual contains information for anyone involved with installing, operating and maintaining
the Type 8300 (and variants) wideband transponder.
This manual may be printed in part or whole but cannot be copied or changed. Copyright of this
manual remains with Sonardyne International Limited at all times.
To ensure the safety of the installer and operator is maintained it is important that all warnings and
cautions in
of this manual and in any related manuals are read and fully understood.
1.3 Related Publications
To ensure the equipment is operated safely, a Sonardyne Safety Manual is supplied with this user
manual. It is important that the Sonardyne Safety Manual is read and fully understood before
proceeding with any activity on the equipment.
Publication
Title
Sonardyne Safety Manual
Operational and Safety Precautions
UM-8300-099
User Manual for 6G Terminal Lite (included on the 6G Utilities media)
UM-8315
User Manual for the Type 8315 iWAND (included with the iWAND)
IM-Modem 6
Modem 6 Integration Manual
Table 1–1 Related Publications
1.4 Conventions
Format
Convention
Boldface Type
User Input, Menu Options, Keys, e.g. Click OK
Arrow (>)
Selection of an additional menu item e.g. File>Save
Italic Type
References to Figures, Tables, Sections and internal/external source
Table 1–2 Conventions used in this Manual
Section 1 – Introduction
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