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701 DIGITAL LINK
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3.2.1.2
Connecting to the 701-DL With Computer
for the location of the connectors while
performing the steps below:
1.
Verify that the 701-DL and computer are not connected to AC power.
2.
Verify that the tow cable is properly connected and attached to the towfish, and then connect the
tow cable to the SEA CABLE connector.
3.
Connect the LCD monitor to the MONITOR connector.
4.
Connect the trackball to a back-panel USB connector.
5.
Connect the keyboard to a back-panel USB connector.
6.
If a navigation system will be used, connect the navigation system output to the COM 1 serial
connector on the attached computer.
7.
If an external source will be used to trigger the 4205 701-DL with 2U CPU, connect the trigger
output of this source to the SYNC connector on the rear panel of the 701-DL.
8.
Connect AC power cord for 2U Processor and 701DL to VAC INPUT connector and AC power source.
9.
Connect an AC power cord to the LCD monitor and the AC power source.
At this point, perform any pre-deployment checks as prescribed by the towfish hardware manual, such as
a rub test. Operation instructions for the topside and towfish can also be found in the supplied user
manuals.
3.2.2
701-DL Controls, Indicators, and Connections
The 701-DL's (digital link) controls, indicators, and connections are described below:
FRONT PANEL
Power Switch
This rocker switch turns the 701-DL Link on or off.
LAN Indicator Light
Green indicator. Flashes continuously when an Ethernet connection is
established.
LINK Indicator Light
Green indicator. Flashes while the 701-DL Digital Link is establishing a
reliable communications link with the Towfish. Illuminates continuously
when a reliable communications link with the Towfish is established.
Fish Power Indicator Light Red Indicator. Illuminated when the 701-DL Digital Link is on, and the tow
vehicle is properly connected to it.
PWR Indicator Light
Green indicator. Illuminated when the 701-DL Digital Link is on.
BACK PANEL
Line VAC Connector
Connection for AC power cord.
Line Power Switch
Rocker switch. Switches AC power to POWER switch on the front panel of
the 701-DL Digital Link.
AC Fuse
AC power fuse.
