User Manual for the Type 8370
WSM 6+ Transponder
UM-8370
Issue A Rev 1
3
Hazardous substance. Molykote 44 is a mild irritant. When lubricating connector faces, Personal
Protective Equipment such as gloves and goggles must be worn.
Risk of burns. Do not carry out maintenance on the transponder if the housing is hot. Lower the
transponder into cold water and wait for the housing to cool. Wear Personal Protective Equipment
such as gloves.
2.2.2 Cautions
Battery power failure. Do not charge the battery packs in any way not outlined in this manual.
Failure to follow instructions may result in a loss of battery pack life or damage to the battery packs.
Damage to battery packs. Do not fast charge/discharge the WSM 6+ battery pack other than
when using the Type 8370-011-01 ( /-02 ) WSM 6+ comms/charger and WSM 6+ charger PSU.
Damage to battery packs. The WSM 6+ battery pack must only be charged using the Sonardyne
Type 8370-011-01 ( /-02 ) comms/charger unit and matching charger PSU.
Loss of current protection. Do not allow the transponder to be cooled or heated during the
charging process as the over current protection component characteristics may change adversely.
Equipment damage. Only use the authorised battery packs in the transponder. Failure to use the
correct batteries could cause damage to the equipment.
Equipment damage. Do NOT allow the transponder to be cooled or heated during the battery
charge level check or charging process.
Equipment damage. Do NOT continually connect the battery charger to the transponder if the
battery is fully charged as it will reduce its life and may cause damage.
Multiple beacon address Conflict. Do not operate multiple beacons on the same acoustic
address setting in the water at the same time. The address must be unique to any one beacon
operating in the same acoustic area.
Equipment damage. A standard Subconn non-shorting blanking plug must be fitted when
deployed if the connector on the unit is not being used.
Damage to external connector when submerged. The external connector must be covered while
the transponder is submerged, either by the protective dummy plug (part no. 312-6874) or by the free
plug of an external power cable.
Damage to connectors. The Subconn and Micro-Subconn connectors must not be mated
without lubrication as this will lead to delamination of the rubber from the connection pins and cause
connector failure.
Damage to connectors. Do not over apply grease to the connector faces as a build-up of grease
in the female connector will affect connector integrity.
Damage to connectors. Failure to clean sand or silt correctly could result in damage to the
connectors and O-ring seals.
Equipment damage. Failure to clean sand or silt from the connectors could result in the splaying
of the female contact and damage to the O-ring seals.
