Kongsberg cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...390755 G May 2022 Kongsberg Maritime AS cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d Transponder Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...t was designed Improper use or maintenance may cause damage to the equipment and or injury to personnel You must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate or work on the equipment Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation use or maintenance of the equipment Disclaimer Kongsberg Maritime AS endeav...

Page 3: ...the transponder 16 Pre deployment checks 16 INSTALLING THE CNODE MAXI 31 EX D 17 OPERATING PROCEDURES 18 MAINTENANCE 19 Recovering the transponder 20 Cleaning the transponder 20 Opening the transponder 21 Changing the battery 21 Closing the transponder 22 SPARE PARTS 24 Battery 25 Spare part kit 25 Transport plug spare part 25 TTC 30 spare part 25 Maxi 31 80V Exd 25 Maxi 31 80V 90 Exd 26 TECHNICAL...

Page 4: ... SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties 39 SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity 39 SECTION 11 Toxicological information 40 SECTION 12 Ecological information 40 SECTION 13 Disposal considerations 40 SECTION 14 Transport information 41 SECTION 15 Regulatory information 41 SECTION 16 Other information 41 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 42 Recovering a failing transponder 43 Handling a heated or self heated t...

Page 5: ...ttps www kongsberg com maritime Registered trademarks Observe the registered trademarks that apply Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries HiPAP is a registered trademark of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries cNODE is a registered trademark of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries EX related document No modi...

Page 6: ...755 G cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d Topics Important page 7 System description page 7 Special conditions of use page 8 General supply conditions page 9 Support information page 10 cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d Instruction Manual ...

Page 7: ...sive atmosphere The transponders complies with the following directive ATEX Directive 2014 34 EU The transponders complies with the following standards IEC 60079 0 2017 7th Edition EN IEC 60079 0 2018 Explosive atmospheres Part 0 Equipment General requirements IEC 60079 1 2014 7th Edition EN 60079 1 2014 Explosive atmospheres Part 1 Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures d IEC 60086 1 2015 ...

Page 8: ...riction Ground the transponder according to local regulations for such conditions Never open a transponder in an explosive atmosphere Note Operational temperature is 5 to 55 C Storage temperature is 30 to 70 C Maximum operational depth is 1000 m 1 20 Tamb 55 C 2 Titanium content exceeded limit more than 7 5 avoid the ignition hazard due to impact or friction 3 Transponder must be earthed by Instal...

Page 9: ...st be inspected for physical damage i e broken controls and indicators dents scratches etc during unpacking If any damage to the equipment is discovered the recipient must notify both the transportation company and Kongsberg Maritime so that Kongsberg Maritime can arrange for replacement or repair of the damaged equipment Once unpacked the equipment must be stored in a controlled environment with ...

Page 10: ...gsberg Maritime office A list of all our offices is available on our website You can also contact our main support office in Norway Manuals and technical information can be downloaded from our support website Company name Kongsberg Maritime AS Address Strandpromenaden 50 3183 Horten Norway Telephone 47 33 03 41 00 Telephone 24h support 47 33 03 24 07 Website https www kongsberg com maritime Suppor...

Page 11: ...transducers used on the transponders An omnidirectional transducer such as TD180 covers a large area but has less acoustic power compared to a focused transducer such as TD30V A focused signal gives less footprint coverage The vessel should always be within the signal footprint of the transponder Tx Power The ability to detect signals depends on the signal strength The transmission power can be ad...

Page 12: ... ray bending Changes in sound velocity through the water column caused by changes in the water temperature and or salinity can bend the acoustic signal and make it impossible to reach the vessel cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d Instruction Manual ...

Page 13: ...390755 G 13 Getting started Topics Turning on the transponder page 14 Closing the transponder page 15 Turning off the transponder page 16 Pre deployment checks page 16 Getting started ...

Page 14: ...re the transponder is deployed The following specific tool is required for this task 5 mm Hex key Procedure 1 Remove the bolts that fastens the transducer 2 Remove the transducer by using the extractor holes 3 Remove the transport plug 4 Insert the new battery Note Make sure you insert a battery labelled cNODE Ex battery Inserting the battery at an angle makes this easier Press firmly to make sure...

Page 15: ...ry is labelled cNODE Ex battery Make sure the on off switch is switched on The following specific tool is required for this task 5 mm Hex key Torque wrench Procedure 1 Replace the transducer 2 Inspect the bolts If they have no damage they can be used again New bolts must be of the same grade Super duplex with minimum yield stress 550 MPa 3 Clean the bolts and the hole threads 4 Spray Loctite activ...

Page 16: ... the on off switch inside the top to off 4 Remove the battery Pre deployment checks Before deploying the transponder it is important to do the following checks to make sure the operation goes smoothly Prerequisites Note Do not open when an explosive atmosphere is present Procedure 1 Record the transponder serial number and channels 2 Perform an acoustic test using a Transponder Test and Configurat...

Page 17: ...transponder with the transducer having a free line of sight 2 Important The transponder must be earthed Fit the transponder to the brackets At least one part of the bracket must be metal in direct contact with the transponder tube 3 Fit the transponder in such a way that the transducer does not move The transducer must be at least 0 2 mm from any metal surface to avoid the ignition hazard due to i...

Page 18: ...18 390755 G Operating procedures The transponder is operated from the HiPAP operator station APOS Refer to APOS online help for descriptions cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d Instruction Manual ...

Page 19: ...90755 G 19 Maintenance Topics Recovering the transponder page 20 Cleaning the transponder page 20 Opening the transponder page 21 Changing the battery page 21 Closing the transponder page 15 Maintenance ...

Page 20: ...to the emergency procedures chapter 4 Wash the unit thoroughly in warm fresh water to dissolve any salt deposits and clean off any sand or silt 5 As an extra precaution it is recommended that the unit is left to soak in fresh water to allow salt to dissolve and diffuse from hard to reach areas such as crevices between mating parts 6 Dry off so no water can come inside when opening 7 Turn the trans...

Page 21: ...irt or water seeps into it when it s opened The following specific tool is required for this task 5 mm Hex key Procedure 1 Remove the bolts that fastens the transducer 2 Remove the transducer by using the extractor holes 3 Inspect all visible O rings for damage 4 Replace the visible O rings that are damaged or used for more than a year There are 2 O rings 107 32 x 5 33 under the transducer There i...

Page 22: ...kes this easier Press firmly to make sure the battery is properly inserted Result Closing the transponder is the next step Closing the transponder Closing the transponder requires special attention It is very important that the transponder is properly closed and watertight before it is submerged Prerequisites WARNING Do not open when an explosive atmosphere is present Make sure the battery is labe...

Page 23: ...be used again New bolts must be of the same grade Super duplex with minimum yield stress 550 MPa 3 Clean the bolts and the hole threads 4 Spray Loctite activator 7649 on the bolt s threads 5 Add a drop of Loctite 243 threadlock to the lower part of the threads in the tube 6 Fasten the bolts with a torque of 9 4 Nm Maintenance ...

Page 24: ...5 G Spare parts Topics Battery page 25 Spare part kit page 25 Transport plug spare part page 25 TTC 30 spare part page 25 Maxi 31 80V Exd page 25 Maxi 31 80V 90 Exd page 26 cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d Instruction Manual ...

Page 25: ...art kit consists of 4 x O rings 107 32 x 5 33 mm 2 x O rings 112 0 x 4 0 mm 20 x M6x16 DIN912 Super Duplex Bolts Transport plug spare part Part name Transport plug spare part Part name 346211 TTC 30 spare part Part name TTC 30 Transponder Test and Configuration unit Part name 345775 Maxi 31 80V Exd Part name Maxi 31 80V Exd Part name 355390 Spare parts ...

Page 26: ...26 390755 G Maxi 31 80V 90 Exd Part name Maxi 31 80V 90 Exd Part name 355320 cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d Instruction Manual ...

Page 27: ...7 Technical specifications Topics Materials page 28 Performance specifications page 28 Weights and outline dimensions page 28 Power requirements page 29 Environmental requirements page 30 Technical specifications ...

Page 28: ...functional and operational characteristics of the system Maxi 31 Exd Depth range 1000 m Operating frequency MF 21 31 kHz Transducer beam 80 degrees Source level 198 dB Receiver sensitivity 85 dB Weights and outline dimensions These weights and outline dimension characteristics summarize the physical properties of the system Model Height Diameter Weight in air Weight in water Maxi 31 80V 90 Exd 874...

Page 29: ...scent battery lifetime 913 days Cymbal Update rate TX power level 1 Seconds 2 Seconds 3 Seconds 4 Seconds 5 Seconds 10 Seconds Minimum 95 days 101 days 102 days 103 days 104 days 105 days Low 59 days 76 days 84 days 89 days 92 days 99 days High 23 days 38 days 48 days 56 days 62 days 78 days Maximum 6 days 11 days 16 days 21 days 25 days 40 days FSK Update rate TX power level 1 Seconds 2 Seconds 3...

Page 30: ...equirements These environmental specifications summarize the temperature and humidity specifications for the system Transponder Operating temperature 5 to 55 C Storage temperature 30 to 70 C cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d Instruction Manual ...

Page 31: ...390755 G 31 Drawings Topics cNODE Maxi 31 80V 90 Exd Outline dimensions page 32 cNODE Maxi 31 80V Exd Outline dimensions page 33 Drawings ...

Page 32: ...32 390755 G cNODE Maxi 31 80V 90 Exd Outline dimensions cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d Instruction Manual ...

Page 33: ...390755 G 33 cNODE Maxi 31 80V Exd Outline dimensions Drawings ...

Page 34: ... Handling and storage page 38 SECTION 8 Exposure control and personal protection page 39 SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties page 39 SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity page 39 SECTION 11 Toxicological information page 40 SECTION 12 Ecological information page 40 SECTION 13 Disposal considerations page 40 SECTION 14 Transport information page 41 SECTION 15 Regulatory information page 41 SEC...

Page 35: ... Do not open disassemble crush or burn the battery The battery contains dangerous ingredients Exposure to the ingredients contained within the battery cells could be harmful The battery cells include a barrier preventing exposure to the user and environment The battery cells are not classified as hazardous according to Regulation EC No 1272 2008 The chemicals in the battery cells are contained in ...

Page 36: ...s include protection against short circuits circuit breakers and reverse current diodes The lithium metal cells have the following chemical formula Lithium thionyl chloride Li SOCl2 Negative electrode Lithium Positive electrode Carbon Electrolyte A solution of lithium tetrachloroaluminate LiAlCl4 in thionyl chloride Battery weight 5 9 kg Lithium weight 183 g In case of hazardous events the noxious...

Page 37: ...internal battery pack Non flammable materials are used In case of fire move the battery away from the fire area if you can do it without compromising your own safety Extreme mechanical abuse to the battery may result in a ruptured seal and exposure 1 If possible move the battery and or the transponder away from the fire 2 Cool it down using lots of cold water a Immerse the battery and or the trans...

Page 38: ...oper disposal SECTION 7 Handling and storage Do not open disassemble crush or burn the battery 1 Do not expose the battery to water sea water or other high conductivity liquids 2 Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse 3 Do not expose the battery to temperatures outside the range of 40 C to 80 C 4 Store in a dry location Recommended relative air humidity is 40 to 70 To minimize any adverse affects on...

Page 39: ...e is no risk for exposure to the chemicals inside an undamaged battery during normal operation and transportation The battery is a solid and sealed unit The battery cannot be opened to reveal the individual cells For additional information about the cells inside the sealed battery pack see the safety data sheet provided by the cell manufacturer Cell manufacturer Manufacturer Saft Manufacturer s we...

Page 40: ...of breaking the container and opening it to reveal the individual cells If this occurs irritation to the skin eyes and respiratory tract may occur SECTION 12 Ecological information Provided that the battery pack is disposed of according to local regulations and or law it will not have any environmental impact SECTION 13 Disposal considerations Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local stat...

Page 41: ...e lithium batteries is only permitted on board cargo aircraft The goods must be clearly labelled CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY The transponders with batteries or batteries must be shipped in accordance with the prevailing national regulations Separate lithium batteries UN 3090 PI 968 Section IA Lithium batteries contained in equipment UN 3091 PI 970 Section I Note During transport a lithium battery must alw...

Page 42: ...ndling any lithium batteries Topics Recovering a failing transponder page 43 Handling a heated or self heated transponder page 43 Opening a transponder with defect possibly defect battery page 44 Handling heated or warm batteries page 44 Handling transponder and separate transponder batteries in case of an external fire page 45 cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d Instruction Manual ...

Page 43: ...see the emergency procedure for opening a transponder with a possible defect battery Opening a transponder with defect possibly defect battery page 44 8 For batteries with increasing temperature See the emergency procedure for handling a heated or self heated transponder Handling a heated or self heated transponder page 43 Handling a heated or self heated transponder Always read the emergency proc...

Page 44: ...n water ingression and the battery is still warm disconnect the battery from the transponder electronics and study the procedure for handling a heated or warm separate battery 5 Wash out the residues from the chemical reaction with water Handling heated or warm batteries Always read the emergency procedures before handling lithium batteries Procedure 1 Evacuate all unnecessary people 2 Fasten the ...

Page 45: ... transceiver away from the fire 2 Cool it down using lots of cold water Cooling down the battery with a large amount of cold water is the only way to reduce or stop the internal chemical reactions or to limit the fire explosions to as few battery cells as possible The chemical reactions fire will continue without additional supply of oxygen so an extinguisher such as Lith X will not work properly ...

Page 46: ...cal properties battery safety 39 close the transponder 15 22 cNODE Maxi 31 80V 90 Ex d 355320 26 spare part 26 cNODE Maxi 31 80V Ex d 355390 25 spare part 25 D description system 7 dimensions technical specifications 28 E ecological information battery safety 40 emergency procedures 42 environmental requirements 30 equipment handling 9 receipt 9 responsibility 9 storage 9 exposure controls battery...

Page 47: ... supply conditions 9 recovering the transponder 20 43 registered trademarks 5 requirements environmental 30 power 29 temperature 30 responsibility equipment 9 S size technical specifications 28 spare part battery 25 cNODE Maxi 31 80V 90 Ex d 26 cNODE Maxi 31 80V Ex d 25 transport plug 25 TTC30 25 specifications outline dimensions 28 performance 28 weight 28 stability battery safety 39 storage batt...

Page 48: ...48 390755 G on 14 U unpacking general supply conditions 9 V vessel system about 11 W website document downloads 5 weight technical specifications 28 cNODE Maxi 31 Ex d Instruction Manual ...

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