P/N 95P-6001-00 (October 2020)
Wayfinder DVL Guide
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EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
Power Overview
The Wayfinder requires a DC supply between 11.4 to 36.7 VDC (24 VDC typical). Either an external DC
power supply or battery can provide this power. The power supply should be able to source at least two
Amps.
Input Voltage Range
Transmit Power
Average Power
Idle Power
11.4 to 36.7VDC
25 W
3.0 W
1.5 W
There is a constant background power consumption of 1.5 watt (idle power) anytime the Wayfinder is
powered and not pinging. The average power consumption depends upon the transmit duty cycle. As soon
as you connect to the system using Wayfinder Tools, the system begins pinging.
Cable Wiring Diagram
The following table shows the Wayfinder Power/Comm cable connections. Where shown, RX is the in-
coming signal; TX is the outgoing signal.
Table 1.
Wayfinder Power/Comm Cable Pigtail Wiring
Wire Color
Signal
Wire Gauge
Red
Power (+)
22AWG
Black
Power Return (-)
22AWG
Brown
COM_GND
22AWG
Orange
RS-232_TX
22AWG
Yellow
RS-232_RX
22AWG
Green
Not Used
N/A
Pigtail cable is one meter.
Cable bend radius is 10x cable diameter
Nominal cable O.D. is 0.247" to 0.263" Max. (6.2mm to 6.7mm Max.)
Jacket wall Nom. is 0.032" (0.81mm)
Cable bundle diameter is 0.228" (5.79mm)
The cable has foil shielding. It is not terminated inside the Wayfinder and can be grounded at
the cable end if needed.
Bench Test Setup
Several parts and tools are needed to setup the Wayfinder DVL for a bench test.
•
USB to RS232 adapter
(recommended). Source for purchase
or
DB9 female socket, solder cup