SeaKing & SeaPrince Imaging Sonars
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3. Installation
3.1. General Overview
The SeaKing and SeaPrince heads are supplied with a waterblock fitted to the device and as
standard a proprietary connector usually referred to as the "Tritech 6-Way Connector". Other
connectors are available (see Appendix E,
SeaKing Sonar & Profiler Connector Options
) and
various lengths of test cable can be supplied with the connector. For more details contact
Tritech International Ltd
.
The waterblock is fastened to the body tube of the head, and provides a 4000m rated
pressure bulkhead. This will protect the electronics from water ingress in case the connector
is damaged or not fitted correctly. The connector may be disconnected from the heads by
unscrewing the four securing screws.
Note
It is not necessary to remove the water block when removing the connector
or taking the head apart. Whilst the connector is removed from the head, the
blanking plugs supplied should be fitted to prevent the ingress of dirt or moisture.
3.2. Seanet Pro Software
Warning
SeaPrince Sonars with serial numbers 318289 and above incorporate the Mod
B improvements and updated firmware. If being used with Seanet Pro version
V2.24 dated prior to Feb 2020 do not “Update” the firmware as this will install a
previous version and may render the unit inoperable.
It is recommend that the Seanet Pro software be updated to V2.24 dated
03/02/2020 available from the Tritech website and contained on Rev 3 of the
Software and Manuals USB (0084-SOF-00002).
Should the previous version of firmware be loaded onto the SeaPrince Sonar
connection of the unit to an installation of Seanet Pro V2.24 (03/02/2020) will
allow the firmware to be updated to the correct revision.
The Seanet Pro Windows software will be provided either on an Installation CD-ROM (for
SeaHub interface to user computer) or pre-installed on the Seanet SCU.
For the CD-ROM Installation, if Setup does not auto-run on disc insertion, run the
SETUP.EXE file from the disc to start the installation.
Note
A DST SeaKing or SeaPrince sonar head will not work with the SONV3
application or run on a SCUv3