Kongsberg cNODE Explorer, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...461378 A June 2020 Kongsberg Maritime AS cNODE Explorer Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...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 endeavou...

Page 3: ...GENERAL ACOUSTIC CONSIDERATIONS 13 OPERATING PROCEDURES 15 MAINTENANCE 16 Lubricating SubConn connectors 16 SPARE PARTS 17 cNODE Explorer 17 spare part 18 cNODE Explorer 10 spare part 18 TDR50V spare part 18 TDR180 LF spare part 18 Transducer cable spare part 18 Interface cable spare part 19 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 20 Performance specifications 21 Weight and outline dimensions 22 Power requiremen...

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Page 5: ...nstallation of your cNODE Explorer can be downloaded from our website https 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 Kongsber...

Page 6: ...6 461378 A Kongsberg cNODE Explorer Topics System description page 7 System units page 7 General supply conditions page 8 Support information page 9 cNODE Explorer Instruction Manual ...

Page 7: ... up to three remote transducers The transducers may be selected and switched electronically by the subsea vehicle control system or acoustically to optimise for example vertical or horizontal positioning performance The transducers may be selected and switched electronically by the subsea vehicle control system or acoustically to optimise for example vertical or horizontal positioning performance ...

Page 8: ...sent during unpacking All equipment must 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 st...

Page 9: ...Support information Should you need technical support for your cNODE Explorer you must contact a Kongsberg Maritime office A list of all our offices is provided 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 ...

Page 10: ...10 461378 A Cable layout and interconnections Topics Transponder interface connector pinout P1 page 11 Transducer connector pinout TD1 page 12 cNODE Explorer Instruction Manual ...

Page 11: ...is is the pin configuration for a male plug as seen towards the plug face view Pin number Signal 1 RS 232 Tx 1 2 RS 232 Rx 1 3 Ground 4 5 6 7 VDC In 8 Ground 9 10 11 12 13 Responder trigger 14 Responder trigger 15 16 Ground Cable layout and interconnections ...

Page 12: ...is is the pin configuration for a female connector as seen towards the connector face view The other transducer connectors TD2 and TD3 are not used for this product Pin number Signal 1 TD 2 ID data 3 4 TD 5 Ground cNODE Explorer Instruction Manual ...

Page 13: ...f transducers used on the transponders An omnidirectional transducer such as a TD180 covers a large area but has less acoustic power compared to a focused transducer such as TD50V 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 b...

Page 14: ...nd 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 Explorer Instruction Manual ...

Page 15: ...461378 A 15 Operating procedures The transponder is operated from the HiPAP operator station APOS Refer to APOS online help for descriptions Operating procedures ...

Page 16: ...ing instructions Procedure 1 Grease the connector with Molykote 44 Medium or equivalent grease A layer of grease corresponding to minimum 1 10 of the socket depth should be applied to the female connector 2 Check that the inner edge of all sockets is completely covered and a thin transparent layer of grease is visible on the face of the connector 3 Fully mate the male and female connector in order...

Page 17: ...rts Topics cNODE Explorer 17 spare part page 18 cNODE Explorer 10 spare part page 18 TDR50V spare part page 18 TDR180 LF spare part page 18 Transducer cable spare part page 18 Interface cable spare part page 19 Spare parts ...

Page 18: ... Explorer 10 spare part Part name cNODE Explorer 10 Part number TBD TDR50V spare part Part name TDR50V Steel Part number 330015 TDR180 LF spare part Part name TDR180 LF Part number 394674 Transducer cable spare part Part name Transducer cable Part number 454835 cNODE Explorer Instruction Manual ...

Page 19: ...are part This cable has a female 16 pin SubConn connector MCIL16F in one end and a pigtail in the other It is the cable between the cNODE Explorer 17 and the customer s system Part name Interface cable Part number 345771 Spare parts ...

Page 20: ...1378 A Technical specifications Topics Performance specifications page 21 Weight and outline dimensions page 22 Power requirements page 22 Environmental requirements page 23 cNODE Explorer Instruction Manual ...

Page 21: ...gnal 5 25 V positive logic pulse 2 6 ms Pigtail cable SubConn MCIL16F 0 60 m Operating range 10 000 13 000 m depending on the transducer cNODE Explorer 17 Interface connector SubConn MCBH16MTI Transducer connector SubConn MCBH5FTI Depth rating 7000 m TDR50V Transducer beam 50 Vertical Trigger level 85 dB Source level 195 dB TDR180 Transducer beam 180 Trigger level 100 dB Source level 188 dB Techni...

Page 22: ...0V Steel Outline dimensions Height 380 mm Diameter 206 mm Weight In air 23 5 kg Weight In water 18 5 kg TDR180 LF Outline dimensions Height 158 mm Diameter 94 mm Weight In air 4 0 kg Weight In water 3 5 kg Power requirements These power characteristics summarize the supply power requirements for the cNODE Explorer transponder Voltage requirement 34 75 VDC Nominal voltage 48 VDC Transmit power 100 ...

Page 23: ...l requirements These specifications summarize the temperature requirements and other environmental standards for the cNODE Explorer system Operating temperature 5 to 55 C Storage temperature 30 to 70 C Technical specifications ...

Page 24: ...24 461378 A Drawing file Topics cNODE Explorer 10 page 25 cNODE Explorer 17 page 26 TDR50V Steel Outline dimensions page 27 TDR180 Outline dimensions page 28 cNODE Explorer Instruction Manual ...

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Page 27: ...461378 A 27 TDR50V Steel Outline dimensions Drawing file ...

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Page 29: ...website 5 drawing transducer outline dimensions 27 E environmental requirements 23 equipment handling 8 receipt 8 responsibility 8 storage 8 G general supply conditions equipment responsibility 8 receipt 8 storage 8 unpacking 8 H help support offices 9 how to lubricate the underwater connector 16 I information online 5 support 9 installation requirements environmental 23 temperature 23 L lubricati...

Page 30: ... conditions equipment responsibility 8 receipt 8 storage 8 unpacking 8 support information 9 system description 7 T target audience this manual 5 TDR50V St 330015 18 technical requirements power 22 technical specifications outline dimensions 22 weight 22 technical support offices 9 temperature requirements 23 this manual purpose 5 target audience 5 trademarks registered 5 transducer about 8 outlin...

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