
April
2018
Pathfinder DVL Guide
Page 12
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
Setting Up the Pathfinder ROV System
To set up the Pathfinder:
1. The Pathfinder cable connector must be lubricated before each connection.
2. Place the Pathfinder on its transducer face on a soft pad. Remove the Power/Comm connector
protective cap and push the cable straight onto the Power/COMM connector ensuring the key and
pins are properly aligned. While keeping a slight inward pressure on the cable connector and en-
suring that the connector is straight, thread the locking sleeve onto the receptacle to complete the
connection.
Do NOT use any tools to tighten the locking sleeve. It should only be “finger tight”.
3. Attach the Power/Comm cable to the computer’s serial communication port or Ethernet port.
4. Place the Pathfinder system in water (at least a few inches to cover the transducer face).
5. Connect the power adapter cable to the Power/Comm cable power connector by pushing it all the
way in until it “clicks” and then turn the locking sleeve to secure the connection. C10.7 to
36 VDC power using the banana plugs. The power supply should be able to source at least two
Amps for a bench test setup (no pinging).
Figure 6.
ROV Pathfinder Connections for Bench Test [73B-6057-00 & 73B-6046-00 Cables]