Sonardyne um-8370, User Manual

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Page 3: ...onardyne personnel Our aim is to make sure emergency requests are dealt with immediately during office hours and are responded to within 30 minutes at all other times Please note the helpline is for emergency use only If you require non emergency product support please contact your nearest Sonardyne office Alternatively contact the Sonardyne Head Office Sonardyne International Ltd Blackbushe Busin...

Page 4: ...riant 7 3 5 Housing Labelling 7 3 5 1 Manufacturing Data 7 3 5 2 Serial No 7 3 5 3 Config 7 3 5 4 Transducer Type 8 3 5 5 Housing Rating 8 3 5 6 UNIT ID 8 3 5 7 ADDRESS 8 3 6 Operation 8 3 7 Functionality 9 3 8 Configuration 9 3 9 Battery and Charger 10 3 9 1 Type 10 3 9 2 Charging Description 10 3 9 3 Fast Charging Feature 10 3 9 4 Deeply Discharged Battery 11 3 9 5 Pressure Relief Vent Valve 12 ...

Page 5: ...7 1 Introduction 22 7 2 Test Equipment 22 7 2 1 6G Terminal Lite 22 7 2 2 iWAND Hand Held Test Unit 22 7 3 Connecting the WSM 6 to a PC 22 7 4 Functional Tests 23 7 4 1 Serial Communications Test 23 7 4 2 Transponder Test 23 7 4 3 Responder Test 23 7 4 4 Sensor Test 24 7 4 5 Release Test 24 7 4 6 Battery Check 24 7 4 7 Firmware Update 24 7 4 8 Test Report 25 Section 8 Fault Diagnosis 26 8 1 Introd...

Page 6: ... 6 Endcap 6 Figure 3 4 Charger Comms Connections 11 Figure 4 1 WSM 6 Pressure Relief Vent Valve 13 Figure 4 2 WSM 6 Battery Charging Connections 15 Figure 7 1 WSM 6 to PC Connection Configuration 22 Figure 11 1 Type 8370 1111 Omni Directional WSM 6 Outline Drawing 31 Figure 11 2 Type 8370 4112 Directional WSM 6 Outline Drawing 31 Figure 11 3 5 Way Connector Pin Out and Mating Tail 32 Figure 11 4 8...

Page 7: ...ansponder UM 8370 Issue A Rev 1 vii Amendment History The amendment history records all amendments and additions made to this manual Issue Revision Date Comments Section Page A 0 01 02 2015 Draft All All A 1 28 05 2015 Initial Issue All All ...

Page 8: ... maintained it is important that all warnings and cautions in Section 2 Safety of this manual and in any related manuals are read and fully understood 1 3 Related Publications To make sure the equipment is operated safely a Sonardyne Safety Manual is supplied with this user manual It is important that the Sonardyne Safety Manual is read and fully understood before proceeding with any activity on t...

Page 9: ... the following warnings and cautions are read and fully understood 2 2 1 Warnings Personal protection Appropriate protective equipment such as protective footwear hard hat and gloves must be worn when handling or carrying out any procedures involving Sonardyne and other equipment Heavy equipment Many Sonardyne products and equipment types such as transponders transceivers cable drums etc require M...

Page 10: ...o 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 ...

Page 11: ...er UM 8370 Issue A Rev 1 Section 2 Safety 4 Protective coating failure Do not use any abrasive brushes or sharp tools to clean the transponder and remove any marine growth this will damage the protective coating and increase the risk of corrosion ...

Page 12: ...fer depth aided navigation by sending dual time coded reply pulses to each interrogation or report depth as a telemetry reply Note Dismantling of the WSM 6 must only be carried out by Sonardyne qualified personnel 3 2 WSM 6 Types The WSM 6 available types are described below see Section 3 8 Configuration Type 8370 1111 Omni directional Type 8370 4112 Directional Type 8370 1211 Omni directional dua...

Page 13: ...battery charge Note The Nickel Metal Hydride batteries do self discharge over a number of weeks so the WSM 6 should always be fully charged before use Figure 3 3 shows the endcap for the Type 8370 1111 omni directional WSM 6 Type 8370 4112 is identical apart from a wider diameter and a DEPTH LIMIT 4000 m identification Figure 3 3 Type 8370 1111 Omni Directional WSM 6 Endcap Depth Sensor cover plug...

Page 14: ...CBH8F and mates with a standard in line connector type Subconn Micro MCIL8M 3 5 Housing Labelling Waterproof labels on the housing uniquely identify the transponder as follows MANUFACTURING DATA Serial No 123456 789 Config 1111 Transducer MF Omni Housing Rating 1000 m UNIT ID ADDRESS 3 5 1 Manufacturing Data The manufacturing data details all essential information about the equipment that will be ...

Page 15: ...ansponder The UNIT ID cannot be changed and is stored on the device 3 5 7 ADDRESS The address contains the acoustic identity of the transceiver or transponder The acoustic address is used by the transceiver to communicate with another transceiver or transponder The first two digits of the address define the family group and the last two digits of the address define the channel number The acoustic ...

Page 16: ...rce level on axis but a wider omni directional beam pattern 120 The WSM 6 offers the following benefits to the user High capacity nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery with at least 3 days operating life at 1 pulse second and rapid charge capability by external connector All HPR 400 channels are supported All Sonardyne wideband reply signals are supported giving better range accuracy and repea...

Page 17: ...charge the unit and illuminate the yellow Trickle Charge LED It is safe to leave the trickle charge connected indefinitely 3 9 3 Fast Charging Feature The Fast Charge feature is controlled by electronics inside the transponder which monitors the voltage and temperature of the battery pack to decide when to stop charging The parameters are first monitored some 14 minutes after connection so connect...

Page 18: ...r terminals The WSM 6 should always be switched off when not in use to minimise the chance of entering this deep discharge state Once a cell has become deeply discharged its capacity is reduced This has the effect of unbalancing the pack and therefore reduces the pack capacity Usually the pack can be recovered by fully re charging If not then recovery can only be achieved by removing the pack and ...

Page 19: ...ies providing the recommended charging procedures are followed The WSM 6 includes special circuitry to monitor the battery pack during charging This safety feature makes sure the battery cannot be overcharged in normal use For this reason it is not deemed necessary to remove the Pressure Relief Vent Valve during charging of a fully operational transponder Should there be any reason to suspect that...

Page 20: ...ng the Pressure Relief Vent Valve In necessary charge the battery refer to Section 4 2 2 Charging the Battery 4 2 1 Checking the Pressure Relief Vent Valve A Pressure Relief Vent Valve is provided to reduce the build up of gas inside the WSM 6 caused by the battery charging process Check the Pressure Relief Vent Valve is flush with the endcap If the Pressure Relief Vent Valve is not flush it could...

Page 21: ...e to minimise entering into a deep discharge state In this state it is possible for some cells to drop to near zero voltage or even reverse the voltage of their terminals To charge the battery refer to Figure 4 2 and follow the instructions below 1 Check the ambient temperature is between 10 and 40 C The battery will not accept charge outside these limits 2 Check the WSM 6 ON OFF switch is set to ...

Page 22: ...6 Transponder UM 8370 Issue A Rev 1 Section 4 Installation 15 Figure 4 2 WSM 6 Battery Charging Connections ON OFF Switch PSU 2 1mm Power Socket WSM 6 Connector Comms Charger Connector 8370 011 Comms Charger PSU AC Power Cable Not Shown ...

Page 23: ... must be fitted with the dummy plug to protect the connector pins and switched to ON When set to HPR series 400 channel the transponder will respond 60 milliseconds after recognising an incoming acoustic burst of the selected frequency and of sufficient magnitude duration If the ambient noise level is too great for the interrogation signals to be heard the WSM 6 may not reply to interrogations or ...

Page 24: ...k the command address and Interrogation channel on the outside of the unit if either is changed from the factory set values 5 4 4 Power and Gain Configuration 1 Refer to 6G Terminal Lite Section 6G Setup 2 Power and gain levels are configured automatically on the Power Gain pane on the 6G Setup tab based on operational range and scenario 5 4 5 Navigation Mode Configuration 1 Refer to 6G Terminal L...

Page 25: ...ctic foam buoyancy to obtain sufficient line of sight in high elevation tracking scenarios 5 6 Electrical Connections If the unit is operating in Responder mode or with external power a mating cable with the appropriate wiring must be used to connect the WSM 6 to the vehicle or external power source The trigger pin and common must be connected via an umbilical to the HPR or USBL system on the vess...

Page 26: ... Pressure Relief Vent Valve Section 4 2 2 Charging the Battery Section 5 4 3 Setting the Address Section 5 4 4 Power Gain Configuration Section 5 4 5 Navigation Mode Configuration Section 5 4 6 Pulse Position Depth Aiding On Off Section 5 5 Location on ROV Section 0 Electrical Connections N A Test on battery power Responder Operation N A Test on external power Responder Operation 5 8 After Use On ...

Page 27: ...onder housing is at risk of failure if corrosion or damage is not removed or the housing replaced 3 Inspect the connectors for signs of damage or corrosion 4 Check the security of the connector by fitting the locking sleeve from the mating half of the connector and check for movement Any movement will require attention and the connector to be secured 5 Inspect the jointing faces of the endcaps and...

Page 28: ...ffectively as described below 1 Make sure the WSM 6 is thoroughly clean and dry 2 Clean the corroded area with a degreaser 3 Treat the corroded area with Alocrom for approximately two minutes or until the aluminium changes colour to golden brown 4 Wash off with clean fresh water and dry thoroughly 5 Make sure the corroded area is completely dry then cover the exposed metal with 2 part epoxy ...

Page 29: ...and hand held test unit where specified 7 2 1 6G Terminal Lite 6G Terminal Lite software is supplied on the 6G Utilities CD Refer to UM 8300 099 User Manual for 6G Terminal Lite referred to as 6G Terminal Lite in this manual 7 2 2 iWAND Hand Held Test Unit Type 8315 iWAND hand held test unit Refer to UM 8315 User Manual for the Type 8315 iWAND 7 3 Connecting the WSM 6 to a PC Note Refer to Caution...

Page 30: ...to 6G Terminal Lite Section Range Test 7 4 2 2 iWAND Hand Held Test Unit Refer to UM 8315 User Manual for the Type 8315 iWAND Section Ping Check 7 4 3 Responder Test As the WSM 6 uses the same connection for RS232 comms in and trigger in a PC terminal software package can be used to test responder mode 1 Connect to the WSM 6 using the 6G Terminal Lite software 2 On the 6G Setup tab ensure the Enab...

Page 31: ...G Terminal Lite Refer to 6G Terminal Lite Section Sensors Test 7 4 4 2 iWAND Hand Held Test Unit Refer to UM 8315 User Manual for the Type 8315 iWAND Section View Sensors 7 4 5 Release Test Use either of the two following procedures to test the release mechanism on the WSM 6 7 4 5 1 6G Terminal Lite Refer to 6G Terminal Lite Section Test Release 7 4 5 2 iWAND Hand Held Test Unit Refer to UM 8315 U...

Page 32: ...pdate 7 4 8 Test Report On completion of functional testing of the transponder a test report can be created The report lists all information displayed on the 6G Setup tab of the 6G Terminal Lite software This report can also be useful as a pre deployment check or to assist in fault diagnosis To create a report refer to 6G Terminal Lite Section Report Generation ...

Page 33: ...ansponder from receiving Use software application RAY_TRACE available from Sonardyne Int Ltd Surface thermocline refracting reply signals Lower transducer below thermocline Noise level at surface transducer too high Lower the dunking transducer transceiver or towfish and reduce the surface transceiver gain settings Do a noise check using the applicable transceiver noise check command Increase the ...

Page 34: ...on Transponder replies to commands but telemetry errors are detected Noise level at surface transducer too high Lower the dunking transducer transceiver or towfish and reduce the surface transceiver gain Do a noise check using the applicable transceiver noise check command Set the transponder to high power telemetry transmission using the TPL parameter in the CS command Other acoustic systems mayb...

Page 35: ...Pressure Relief Vent Valve refer to Section 4 2 1 Checking the Pressure Relief Vent Valve 7 Lubricate the connectors refer to Section 6 5 Lubrication 8 Check and recharge the battery refer to Section 4 2 2 Charging the Battery 9 3 Storage On completion of all checks in the previous section the WSM 6 can be placed in storage as described below Refer to Table 9 1 for the recommended storage conditio...

Page 36: ... Retrieval and Storage 29 Table 9 1 Storage Conditions Item Specification Storage Temperature 20 to 55 C see Note below Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Note To prolong the life of the NiMH batteries it is recommended not exceed the storage temperature range of 20 to 55 C ...

Page 37: ...0 1057 Packing case holds 2 units 4000m Directional WSM 6 790 1039 Packing case holds 2 units 1000m Omni WSM 6 750 0042 8370 086 WSM 6 transducer guard cap 1000 m variants only Battery Charging PC Comms 602 0078 8370 011 01 WSM 6 comms charger assembly 5 way Subconn 602 0086 8370 011 02 WSM 6 comms charger assembly 8 way Subconn 272 0026 PSU 30 V 1 A 280 4175 PC Cable 9 way D type male female 272 ...

Page 38: ... UM 8370 Issue A Rev 1 Section 11 Technical Specifications 31 Section 11 Technical Specifications 11 1 Technical Drawings Figure 11 1 Type 8370 1111 Omni Directional WSM 6 Outline Drawing Figure 11 2 Type 8370 4112 Directional WSM 6 Outline Drawing ...

Page 39: ...2 11 2 Pin Out Wiring Connections 11 2 1 Standard Housing Wiring Connections Figure 11 3 5 Way Connector Pin Out and Mating Tail Bulkhead Male Subconn MCBH5M Cable Female Subconn MCIL5F Pin Number Function 1 Trigger In Comms In 2 0 V 3 Fast Charge Comms out 4 External Power 24 V and trickle charge 5 Not used ...

Page 40: ...ion Wiring Connections Figure 11 4 8 Way Connector Pin Out and Mating Tail Bulkhead Female Subconn MCBH8F Cable Male Subconn MCIL8M Pin Number Function 1 Trigger In Comms In 2 0 V 3 Fast Charge Comms out 4 External Power 24 V and trickle charge 5 Auxiliary ve Contact B1 6 Auxiliary ve Contact B2 7 Primary ve Contact A1 8 Primary ve Contact A2 ...

Page 41: ...5 ms Transducer Type 8370 1x11 8370 4x12 Depth Rating 1000 m 4000 m Operational Frequency MF 19 34 kHz MF 19 34 kHz Transceiver Beamshape Omni Directional Directional Tx Source Level 19 34 kHz Ext Power dB re 1 µPa 1 m Battery 187 dB 184 dB 196 dB 193 dB Tone Equivalent Energy TEE External Power 193 dB 202 dB Receive Sensitivity dB re 1 µPa 80 dB 85 dB Depth Sensor Linearity 0 15 Full Scale 0 15 F...

Page 42: ... should not drop below 22 V Connectors 5 Way Standard Subconn MCBH5M 8 Way Burnwire Motor Release Subconn MCBH8F Environmental Suitable for outdoor use Relative Humidity 100 IP68 Operating temperature range 5C to 40ºC Storage temperature range 20 to 55ºC Mechanical Type 8370 1x11 Type 8370 4x12 Length 436 4 mm 436 8 mm Clamping Diameter 74 9 mm 87 6 mm Maximum Diameter Housing 74 9 mm 87 6 mm Maxi...

Page 43: ...500 24000 27500 B67 23500 24000 27500 B28 21500 24500 28000 B68 23500 24500 28000 B31 22000 21000 28750 B71 24000 21000 28750 B32 22000 21500 29250 B72 24000 21500 29250 B34 22000 22500 30250 B73 24000 22000 29750 B35 22000 23000 30750 B74 24000 22500 30250 B36 22000 23500 27250 B75 24000 23000 30750 B37 22000 24000 27750 B76 24000 23500 27250 B38 22000 24500 28250 B78 24000 24500 28250 B41 22500 ...

Page 44: ...User Manual for the Type 8370 WSM 6 Transponder UM 8370 Issue A Rev 1 Appendix A Frequency Tables 37 A 2 1 Wideband Address Frequency Chart ...

Page 45: ...are measured using a transceiver The position of the transducer can be computed in the seabed frame The name comes from the baselines joining each transponder LUSBL Long and Ultra Short Base Line NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride PC Personal Computer PSU Power Supply Unit ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle Sonardyne Sonardyne International Limited and its affiliates Sonardyne Wideband 2 6G transponders and tra...

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