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4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM
USER HARDWARE MANUAL
U S E R H A R D W A R E M A N U A L
0004842_REV_N
6/17/2020
EdgeTech
4 Little Brook Road
West Wareham, MA 02576
Tel: (508) 291-0057
Fax: (508) 291-2491
www.EdgeTech.com

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  • Page 1 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL U S E R H A R D W A R E M A N U A L 0004842_REV_N 6/17/2020 EdgeTech 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham, MA 02576 Tel: (508) 291-0057 Fax: (508) 291-2491 www.EdgeTech.com...
  • Page 2 The information, figures, and specifications in this manual are proprietary. They are issued in strict confidence on condition that they not be copied, reprinted, or disclosed to a third party, either wholly or in part, without the prior written consent of EdgeTech. Any reproduction of EdgeTech supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 3: Warning - Read This First

    W A RNIN G – R EA D T HI S FI RST ! All personnel involved with the installation, operation, or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual should read and understand the warnings and recommendations provided below. Static Sensitive Devices This equipment contains devices that are extremely sensitive to static electrical charges and could be damaged by static electricity present on the body and clothing.

  • Page 4: Hardware Variations And Compatibility

    HA R DWA RE V AR IA TI ONS AN D CO MPA TI BIL IT Y The 4200 Side Scan Sonar System contains both standard PC and proprietary hardware. At times EdgeTech may change the standard components due to their availability or performance improvements. Although the component manufacturers, along with their models and styles may change from unit to unit, replacement components will generally be interchangeable.

  • Page 5: Preface

    P REF A CE We, the employees at EdgeTech, would like to thank you for purchasing the 4200 Side Scan Sonar System. At EdgeTech, it is our policy to provide high quality, cost-effective products and support services that meet or exceed your requirements. We also strive to deliver them on time and continuously look for ways to improve them.

  • Page 6: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Liability EdgeTech has made every effort to document the 4200 Side Scan Sonar System in this manual accurately and completely. However, EdgeTech assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this manual or the equipment it documents. EdgeTech reserves the right to upgrade features of this software and to make changes to this manual without notice at any time.

  • Page 7: Warranty Statement

    All equipment manufactured by EdgeTech is warranted against defective components and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment. Warranty repair will be done by EdgeTech free of charge. Shipping costs are to be borne by the customer. Malfunction due to improper use is not covered in the warranty, and EdgeTech disclaims any liability for consequential damage resulting from defects in the performance of the equipment.

  • Page 8: Software Service Overview

    EdgeTech customers can download new software releases with all modifications and enhancements along with user's manual changes from the EdgeTech FTP site. Major software issues, should they occur, will be reported directly to the customer. New software releases consist of the following: •...

  • Page 9: Returned Material Authorization

    Refer to the RMA number on all documentation and correspondences. All returned materials must be shipped prepaid. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted. All equipment should be adequately insured for shipping, but equipment belonging to EdgeTech must be insured for full value.
  • Page 10 CU ST O MER SE RVI CE Customer service personnel at EdgeTech are always eager to hear from users of our products. Your feedback is welcome and is a valuable source of information that we use to improve these products.

  • Page 11: Company Background

    — for the acquisition of underwater data, including marine, estuarine, and coastal applications — for over 50 years. EdgeTech responds to the needs of the Scientific, Naval, and Offshore communities by providing industry- leading equipment — such as Sub-Bottom Profilers, Side Scan Sonar, Acoustic Releases, USBL Positioning Systems, and Bathymetric Systems —...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Main System Components ....................... 1-2 1.3.1 Topside Processors ......................1-4 1.3.1.1 4200 Rack Mount Processor ..................1-4 1.3.1.2 4200-P Portable Topside Processor ................1-4 1.3.1.3 701-DL Digital Link...................... 1-5 1.3.2 Tow Vehicles ........................1-5 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...
  • Page 13 1.5.6 Responder ........................... 1-9 SECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS ........................2-1 4200 Series Topside Processors ....................2-1 2.1.1 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor .................. 2-3 2.1.1.1 Power ......................... 2-3 2.1.1.2 24 VDC Power Supply ....................2-5 2.1.1.3 Computer Power Supply .................... 2-5 2.1.1.4...
  • Page 14 Navigation Interface ......................... 3-3 Topside Processor Placement ....................3-3 Topside Processor Controls and Indicators................3-4 3.5.1 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor Controls and Indicators ........... 3-4 3.5.2 4200-P Portable Topside Processor Controls and Indicators ..........3-7 3.5.3 701-DL Digital Link Controls and Indicators ................ 3-9 Topside Processor Connections .....................
  • Page 15 SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE ........................4-1 Clean the 4200 Topside Processor ................... 4-1 4.1.1 Clean the Air Filter in the 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor ......... 4-1 4.1.2 Clean the 4200-P Portable Topside Processor ..............4-1 4.1.3 Clean the 701-DL Digital Link ....................4-1 Inspect and Clean the Tow Vehicle and Tow Cable after Use ..........
  • Page 16 APPENDIX B: MODEL 4325E RESPONDER ....................B-1 Operation ........................... B-3 B.1.1 Internally Triggered Operation ..................B-3 B.1.2 Externally Triggered Operation ..................B-3 Setup ............................B-3 External Trigger Input ........................ B-4 Responder Internal Components ....................B-4 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...
  • Page 17 xvii APPENDIX C: HARDWARE DIAGRAMS ..................... C-1 Cables ............................C-1 Tow Vehicle Outline Drawings ....................C-8 APPENDIX D: BACKUP AND RESTORE ..................... D-1 Backing up the System Drive ....................D-1 Restoring the System Drive ...................... D-1...

  • Page 18: List Of Figures

    Figure 2-15: 4200 Tow Fish with Long Arm and Tail Configuration – 0020346 (Page 4) ......2-25 Figure 2-16: 4200 Tow Fish with 2ft V-Wing and Long Tail Fins Configuration – 0020346 (Page 5) ..2-26 Figure 2-17: 4200 Tow Fish with 3ft V-Wing and Long Tail Fins Configuration – 0020346 (Page 6) ..2-27 Figure 3-1: 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor Rear Panel ..............
  • Page 19 Figure 3-12: 4200-MP Tow Vehicle being Deployed ................3-25 Figure 3-13: Bottom Track Tab ........................ 3-26 Figure 3-14: 4200 Tow Vehicle with Optional Depressor Wing being Recovered ........3-27 Figure 5-1: Removing the Tail Fins from the Tail Cone ................5-2 Figure 5-2: Removing the Tail Cone Screws ....................
  • Page 20 Figure C-5: AC Power Cable ........................C-6 Figure C-6: DC Power/ETHERNET Cable ..................... C-7 Figure C-7: 4200 Tail Fin, Short Tow Arm....................C-9 Figure C-8: 4200 Tail Fin, Style B ......................C-10 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL...
  • Page 21 Table 3-2: Topside Processor ETHERNET Devices TCP/IP Addresses ............3-12 Table 3-3: Tow Vehicle ETHERNET Devices IP Addresses ................ 3-13 Table 5-1: 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor Troubleshooting Guide ..........5-9 Table 5-2: 4200-P Topside Troubleshooting Guide.................. 5-10 Table 5-3: 701-DL Troubleshooting Guide ....................5-11 Table 5-4: Part Numbers for Major Topside Processor Components ............

  • Page 22: Overview

    Multi-Pulse technologies to generate high-resolution side scan imagery at longer ranges than conventional continuous wave (CW) systems. The 4200 Series is available in single-pulse (SP) and optional multi-pulse (MP) configurations, and in three dual-frequency choices: 100/400 kHz, 300/600 kHz, and 300/900 kHz. In both the SP and MP configurations, the two frequencies are transmitted simultaneously.

  • Page 23: 4200 Series Applications

    1.2 4200 Series Applications The 4200 Series High Definition Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System has many potential applications, a few of which include: • Fisheries research • Geo-hazard surveys Mine countermeasures Geological/geophysical surveys • • • Hydrographic surveys • Route surveys...

  • Page 24: Figure 1-2: Three 4200 Topside Processor Options

    LCD Monitor 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor Trackball Keyboard 4200-Rack Mount Processor with Keyboard, Trackball and LCD Monitor Laptop computer 4200-P Portable Topside Processor 4200-P Portable Topside Processor with Laptop Computer 701-DL Digital Link Figure 1-2: Three 4200 Topside Processor Options...

  • Page 25: Topside Processors

    Windows 10 and Discover Side Scan Sonar software. The 4200-P runs on either AC or DC power and interfaces with the computer over a wired or wireless 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection. The computer can be stowed inside the 4200-P enclosure when not in use.

  • Page 26: 701-Dl Digital Link

    The 4200 Series Tow Vehicles come in either single-pulse (SP) or multi-pulse (MP) configurations.

  • Page 27: 4200-Sp Tow Vehicle

    Figure 1-3: 4200 SP and MP Tow Vehicle Diagram 1.3.2.1 4200-SP Tow Vehicle The 4200-SP Tow Vehicle is available in the customer’s choice of 100/400 kHz, 300/600 kHz, or 300/900 kHz dual linear FM chirp operating frequencies. The tow vehicle includes identical port and starboard aft- mounted transducer arrays, where each includes a high frequency and low frequency transmit/receive element.

  • Page 28: 4200-Mp Tow Vehicle

    A cable grip is included for attaching the tow cable to the towing arm of the tow vehicle. 1.5 Optional Equipment The following optional equipment can be installed and used with the 4200 Series High Definition Dual- frequency Side Scan Sonar System:...

  • Page 29: Depressor Wing

    The Depressor Wing allows the tow vehicle to be towed at greater depths and faster speeds without increasing the length of tow cable in the water. The Depressor Wing attaches to the top of any 4200 Series tow vehicle and exerts a downward force on the tow vehicle as it moves through the water, pushing it deeper.

  • Page 30: Pressure Sensor

    A stainless steel pressure sensor can be installed in the tow vehicle to provide tow vehicle depth data. This type of pressure sensor is designed for continuous use in a corrosive liquid environment and is available in a 3000-psi pressure range for the 4200-SP and 4200-MP Tow Vehicles. 1.5.5 Power Loss Pinger A power loss pinger activates when tow vehicle power is lost, and the tow vehicle is submerged.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    SE CTI ON 2: S PE CI FI CATIO NS The specifications and technical descriptions for the main system components of the EdgeTech 4200 Series High Definition Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System are as follows: • 4200 Series Topside Processors •...

  • Page 32: Table 2-1: 4200 Series Topside Processor Specifications

    (3) RS-232 (1) FIREWIRE2 (1) Ethernet I/O ports: (6) USB 2 (3) USB 1 (1) Trigger (2) USB 3 (1) SVGA (1) Trigger (1) Trigger Table 2-1: 4200 Series Topside Processor Specifications 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 33: 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor

    The electronics chassis for the 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor is depicted in Figure 1-2. A block electronics diagram for the topside unit is provided in Figure 2-2. The main hardware elements in the 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor include the following components and circuit boards: Power board Computer Power Supply...

  • Page 34: Figure 2-2: 4200 Rack Mount Processor Electronics Block Diagram

    Figure 2-2: 4200 Rack Mount Processor Electronics Block Diagram...

  • Page 35: Vdc Power Supply

    Power is input from the Powerboard. 2.1.1.6 Central Processing Unit The Central Processing Unit (CPU) board runs the Windows 10 operating system and EdgeTech’s Discover software. The CPU board outputs downlink commands to the tow vehicle over the Ethernet connection to the ADSL modem board.

  • Page 36: Power

    The main hardware elements in the 4200-P Portable Topside Processor include the following components and circuit boards: 2.1.2.1 Power The Powerboard inputs +24 VDC on J1 from the 24 VDC Power Supply on J2 from the external 18-36 VDC input and generates the 400 VDC tow vehicle power. This 400 VDC power is output to the tow vehicle on J13 combined with the frequency shift keyed (FSK) responder trigger signal input on J10, along with the ADSL downlink command and uplink data signals.

  • Page 37: Figure 2-3: 4200-P Portable Topside Processor Chassis

    24 VDC Power Supply Wireless Router AC Line Filter board ADSL modem board Net Burner board Power board Figure 2-3: 4200-P Portable Topside Processor Chassis...

  • Page 38: Figure 2-4: 4200-P Portable Topside Processor General Block Electronics Diagram

    Figure 2-4: 4200-P Portable Topside Processor General Block Electronics Diagram...

  • Page 39: Figure 2-5: 4200-P Portable Topside Processor Wiring Diagram

    Figure 2-5: 4200-P Portable Topside Processor Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 40: Net Burner

    The electronics chassis is depicted in IGURE Digital Link, see 2-8, respectively. IGURE IGURE Power Entry Module Power board 24 VDC power supply Net Burner board ADSL modem board Figure 2-6: 701-DL Internal Hardware 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842...

  • Page 41: Figure 2-7: 701 Dl Digital Link Electronics Block Diagram

    2-11 Figure 2-7: 701 DL Digital Link Electronics Block Diagram...

  • Page 42: Figure 2-8: 701 Dl Digital Link Wiring Diagram

    2-12 Figure 2-8: 701 DL Digital Link Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 43: Power

    An Ethernet connection to the Net Burner board is provided on J3 from the ADSL Modem board. Power is input from the Powerboard. 2.2 4200 Series Tow Vehicle 2-2. The specifications for the 4200 Series Tow Vehicles are shown in ABLE...
  • Page 44 48 kg (105 lb) Weight in saltwater: 36 kg (80 lb) Construction: Stainless steel Maximum tow cable length: 6000 m (19,680 ft) Contact EdgeTech for cable type vs. length. Depth rating: 2000 m (6560 ft) Tow cable type: Coaxial Shear pin type: 8 mm (5/16 in.) Delrin rod...

  • Page 45: Table 2-2: 4200 Series Tow Vehicle Specification

    The electronics chassis (depicted in Figure 2 9) contains all of the tow vehicle circuit boards, along with the optional pressure sensor. Wiring diagrams and block electronics diagrams are provided for the 100/400 kHz, 300/600 kHz, and 300/900 kHz configurations of the 4200 Series Tow Vehicle in 2-10...

  • Page 46: Figure 2-9: Tow Vehicle Electronics Chassis

    2-16 T/R Switch board SSH Power SSL Power Pressure Amplifier board Amplifier board transducer (Starboard) (Starboard) ADSL modem board HPR & Power Distribution Compass board module Space for optional SSL Power Responder board CPU board SSH Power Amplifier board Amplifier board (Port) (Port) Sonar Interface...

  • Page 47: Figure 2-10: Tow Vehicle Electronics Wiring Diagram

    2-17 Figure 2-10: Tow Vehicle Electronics Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 48: Figure 2-11: Tow Vehicle Electronics Block Diagram

    2-18 Figure 2-11: Tow Vehicle Electronics Block Diagram...

  • Page 49: Power Distribution

    2-19 The circuit boards for the 4200 Series tow vehicle include the following: 2.2.1 Power Distribution The Power Distribution board inputs the tow vehicle 400 VDC power on J1 from the topside processor over the coaxial tow cable. It filters the tow vehicle power from the frequency shift keyed (FSK) responder trigger, ADSL downlink command, and uplink data signals.

  • Page 50: Power Amplifier

    Indicators on the Side Scan board illuminate when signals are being received. 2.2.9 Compass The Compass board provides heading, pitch, and roll outputs to the USB port of the CPU board. 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 51: Optional Responder

    85 lb @ 5 knots Depressive force: 255 lb @ 10 knots 590 lb @ 15 knots Depression angle: 0°, 5° or 10°, user-adjustable Table 2-3: Depressor Wing Specifications 2.5 Mechanical Drawings Mechanical drawings for the 4200 Towfish Configurations are shown below:...

  • Page 52: Figure 2-12: 4200 Tow Fish Icd - 0020346

    2-22 Figure 2-12: 4200 Tow Fish ICD – 0020346 (Page 1) 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 53: Figure 2-13: 4200 Tow Fish With 2Ft V-Wing Configuration - 0020346

    2-23 Figure 2-13: 4200 Tow Fish with 2ft V-Wing Configuration – 0020346 (Page 2)

  • Page 54: Figure 2-14: 4200 Tow Fish With 3Ft V-Wing Configuration - 0020346

    2-24 Figure 2-14: 4200 Tow Fish with 3ft V-Wing Configuration – 0020346 (Page 3)

  • Page 55: Figure 2-15: 4200 Tow Fish With Long Arm And Tail Configuration - 0020346

    2-25 Figure 2-15: 4200 Tow Fish with Long Arm and Tail Configuration – 0020346 (Page 4)

  • Page 56: Figure 2-16: 4200 Tow Fish With 2Ft V-Wing And Long Tail Fins Configuration - 0020346

    2-26 Figure 2-16: 4200 Tow Fish with 2ft V-Wing and Long Tail Fins Configuration – 0020346 (Page 5)

  • Page 57: Figure 2-17: 4200 Tow Fish With 3Ft V-Wing And Long Tail Fins Configuration - 0020346

    2-27 Figure 2-17: 4200 Tow Fish with 3ft V-Wing and Long Tail Fins Configuration – 0020346 (Page 6)

  • Page 58: Setup And Activation

    If any damage is found, report it to the carrier and EdgeTech. Also, check the packing list to verify that all the items on the list are included. If any items are missing, immediately contact EdgeTech. Do not install or operate any equipment that appears to be damaged.

  • Page 59: Power Requirements

    3.2 Power Requirements The power requirements for the 4200 Series Topside processors are 180–140 or 90–260 VAC, 50/60 Hz, and are auto-switching. The 4200-P Portable Topside Processor can also be powered with 18–36 VDC. 3.2.1 Use of an Uninterrupted Power Supply The AC power source should be continuously free of high amplitude, high-frequency transients, as this type of interference could degrade performance or damage the equipment.

  • Page 60: Changing To A Non-Us Power Plug

    3.4 Topside Processor Placement The 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor and the 701-DL Digital Link should be located and set up in a dry, sheltered area that is protected from weather and water spray. Both of these units also require an environment where the temperature is consistently between 0 and 45°C (32 and 113°F) The 4200-P...

  • Page 61: Topside Processor Controls And Indicators

    Digital Link. 3.5.1 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor Controls and Indicators The 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor includes controls and indicators on the front and back panels, as 3-1and 3-2. Note the DVD and removable 1-TB drives located on the front panel,...

  • Page 62: Figure 3-1: 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor Rear Panel

    EXT TRIG COM 1-NAV COM 3 connector SEA CABLE MONITOR connector connector connector connector ETHERNET connector MARK connectors connector POWER VAC INPUT switch connector Figure 3-1: 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor Rear Panel...
  • Page 63 Removable SYSTEM FISH POWER 1-TB drive POWER SYSTEM FISH POWER switch indicator switch POWER indicator DVD drive RESET connectors indicator switch Figure 3-2: 4200 Rack Mount...

  • Page 64: 4200-P Portable Topside Processor Controls And Indicators

    3.5.2 4200-P Portable Topside Processor Controls and Indicators The 4200-P Portable Topside Processor includes controls and indicators on the side panel, as shown in 3-3, and as follows: IGURE POWER: Toggle switch. Turns on the 4200-P Portable Topside Processor. (switch) POWER: Red indicator.

  • Page 65: Figure 3-3: 4200-P Portable Topside Side Panel

    POWER TOWCABLE AC INPUT switch connector connector POWER EXT TRIGGER DC INPUT SYSTEM indicator FISH POWER connector ETHERNET READY indicator connector indicator 5A/250V LINK OK fuse indicator Figure 3-3: 4200-P Portable Topside Side Panel...

  • Page 66: 701-Dl Digital Link Controls And Indicators

    3.5.3 701-DL Digital Link Controls and Indicators The 701-DL Digital Link includes controls and indicators on the front and back panels, as shown in IGURE 3-4. The 701-DL Digital Link controls and indicators are as follows: LINE: Rocker switch. Switches AC power to the POWER switch on the front panel of the 701-DL Digital Link.

  • Page 67: Figure 3-4: 701-Dl Front And Back Panels

    3-10 POWER Switch LAN, LINK, FISH POWER and POWER indicators LINE VAC connector, DATA SEA CABLE Switch, and AC Fuse connector connector GROUNDING SEA CABLE connector SYNC connector Figure 3-4: 701-DL Front and Back Panels...

  • Page 68: Topside Processor Connections

    3-11 3.6 Topside Processor Connections The 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor connections are made to both the front and back panels. The 701-DL Digital Link connections are made to the back panel only, and connections to the 4200-P Topside Processor are made to a side panel.

  • Page 69: 701-Dl Digital Link Connections

    However, should any of these devices be replaced, or if upgrades are later installed, the TCP/IP addresses may need to be reconfigured. In addition, any computer that is to be connected to the 4200-P Portable Topside Processor or the 701-DL Digital Link must have its IP address set to 192.9.0.nnn, where nnn is any integer from 1 to 100—except for the following reserved addresses:...

  • Page 70: Connecting The System Components

    3-13 DEVICE TCP/IP ADDRESS CPU board 192.9.0.101 ASDL Aware Modem board (Not Mestech 192.9.0.23 Modem board) Table 3-3: Tow Vehicle ETHERNET Devices IP Addresses 3.8 Connecting the System Components All of the system components, including optional components, such as a printer, navigation system, and external sonar systems, connect to the topside processor.

  • Page 71: Figure 3-5: Example Of 4200 System Connection Diagram

    3-14 Figure 3-5: Example of 4200 System Connection Diagram...

  • Page 72: Figure 3-6: Topside Processor Cables

    3-15 AC power cable (for 4200-P Portable Topside Processor only) DC power/Ethernet cable (for 4200-P Ethernet patch cable Portable Topside (for 701-DL only) Processor only) AC power cord Figure 3-6: Topside Processor Cables...

  • Page 73: Connecting And Attaching The Tow Cable To The Tow Vehicle

    A tow cable is shown connected and attached to a tow vehicle in 3-7. This arrangement is similar IGURE for all 4200 Series Tow Vehicles using either a Kevlar-reinforced or armored tow cable. To connect and attach the tow cable to the tow vehicle: Safety grip 1.

  • Page 74: Figure 3-8: Tow Vehicle With Depressor Wing And Safety Grip Attached

    Figure 3-8: Tow Vehicle with Depressor Wing and Safety Grip Attached CAUTION! Only an armored tow cable should be used for a 4200 Series Tow Vehicle with a depressor wing; otherwise, loss of the tow vehicle could occur. To install the depressor wing, and connect and attach the tow cable to the tow vehicle: 1.

  • Page 75: Figure 3-9: Depressor Wing Angle Adjustments

    15. Attach the loop of the safety grip to the 10° position forward shackle on the tow key and secure the shackle bolt with seizing wire or a tie wrap. Figure 3-9: Depressor Wing Angle Adjustments 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 76: Connecting The 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor

    7. If a navigation system will be used, connect the navigation system output to the COM 1-NAV connector. 8. If an external source is used to trigger the 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor, connect the trigger output of this source to the EXT TRIG connector.

  • Page 77: Connecting The 701-Dl Digital Link

    6. If a navigation system is used, connect the navigation system output to COM 1 of the laptop computer. 7. If an external source is used to trigger the 4200-P Portable Topside Processor, connect the trigger output of this source to the EXT TRIGGER connector.

  • Page 78: Selecting Negative Edge Triggering For The Optional Responder

    3.9.1 Activating the 4200 Rack Mount System To activate the 4200 Rack Mount System: 1. Turn on the POWER switch on the back panel of the 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor. This switch can be left in the on position at all times if desired.

  • Page 79: Activating The 701-Dl Digital Link System

    CAUTION! In temperatures exceeding 30°C (86°F), do not operate the laptop computer with it resting on top of the 4200-P Portable Topside Processor. In addition, open the lid of the processor to allow additional cooling. 3.9.3 Activating the 701-DL Digital Link System To activate the 701-DL Digital Link System: 1.

  • Page 80: Figure 3-10: Towfish Control Tab- Discover 4200-Sp

    Figure 3-10: Towfish Control Tab— Discover 4200-SP Figure 3-11: Towfish Control Tab— Discover 4200-MP 3. Select the High Sonar On and Low Sonar On checkboxes for Discover 4200-SP, or the High Frequency On and Low Frequency On checkboxes for Discover 4200-MP.

  • Page 81: Tow Vehicle Deployment

    3.10 Tow Vehicle Deployment The 4200-SP Tow Vehicle can be towed at speeds of up to 4.8 knots while still meeting NOAA and IHO-44S specifications of 3 pings on a 1-meter cubed target at 100 meters range. The 4200-MPTow Vehicle can be 3-12 towed at speeds of up to 9.6 knots with the same results when operating in HSM.

  • Page 82: Figure 3-12: 4200-Mp Tow Vehicle Being Deployed

    NOTE: For detailed towing characteristics for a number of tow cable types and lengths, along with tow vehicle speeds, with or without a depressor, refer to “Towing Characteristics for EdgeTech’s 4200 Series Towfish,” Revision 11. NOTE: For detailed information about the EdgeTech Discover software,...

  • Page 83: Tow Vehicle Recovery

    The following procedure meant as a general guide. Due to varying conditions, exact recovery methods will change, and it is up to the end- user to modify their procedure to match the conditions they are working under. 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 84: Figure 3-14: 4200 Tow Vehicle With Optional Depressor Wing Being Recovered

    To recover the tow vehicle: 1. Click the Towfish Control tab and clear the High Sonar On and Low Sonar On checkboxes for Discover 4200-SP, or the High Frequency On and Low Frequency On checkboxes for Discover 4200- MP. This tab is shown in...

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Other maintenance, such as cleaning of the air filter in the 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor and 701- DL Digital Link, can be performed as necessary. Maintenance is not required for the 4200-P Portable Topside Processor.

  • Page 86: Inspect And Clean The Underwater Connectors

    4.4 Storage When not in use, all the components of the 4200 Series High Definition Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System should be packed in their original shipping containers in the same manner in which they were originally shipped.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    ERVICE 5.1 Restoring the Operating System The 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor contains a 500 GB hard drive for both the operating system and the application software. A separate 2 TB hard drive is included for data recording. The hard drive can be backed up and restored using the supplied USB in the unlikely event of its failure.

  • Page 88: Disassembling The Tow Vehicle

    1. Place the tow vehicle on a clean, dry, and flat surface. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew at the back of the tail cone, then remove the two tail fins, one at a time. 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 89: Figure 5-2: Removing The Tail Cone Screws

    3. Remove the thumbscrew from the tail cone and set it aside. Tail fin mounting screws (5) 5-mm allen wrench Figure 5-2: Removing the Tail Cone Screws 4. Using the 5-mm Allen wrench, loosen the five tail cone mounting screws enough such that they separate from the housing, and then remove the tail cone.

  • Page 90: Figure 5-4: Disconnecting The Transducer Cables

    5. Remove the tail cone. Figure 5-4: Disconnecting the Transducer Cables 6. Disconnect all transducer cables from the connector end cap. Phillips screw driver Finish washer Figure 5-5: Removing the Finish Washer 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 91: Figure 5-6: Pulling Out The Nylon Retaining Line

    7. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the finish washer from the side of the housing. Needle nosed pliers Nylon retaining line Figure 5-6: Pulling out the Nylon Retaining Line 8. Using the needle-nosed pliers, grip the nylon retaining line and pull it completely out of the housing (it is sometimes necessary to push on the end cap to remove the nylon line, and using the supplied handle helps facilitate this).

  • Page 92: Figure 5-8: End Cap Extracted From Housing

    10. Using the handle, carefully pull the end cap straight out until the electronics chassis is extracted— but no more than five or six inches—from the housing. Option Tow cable connector connector O-rings Figure 5-9: Tow Cable and Option Connectors 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 93: Reassembling The Tow Vehicle

    11. Disconnect the tow cable and option connectors. 12. Slide the electronics chassis completely out of the housing and lay it on a clean flat surface. 13. If it is desired to reconnect the tow cable and option connectors for troubleshooting and test purposes, place the electronics chassis alongside the housing and reconnect the connectors.

  • Page 94: Calibrating The Compass

    Should some operational or performance problems occur with the 4200 Series High Definition Dual- frequency Side Scan Sonar System, it may be possible to correct them using the troubleshooting guides in the following pages. For the 4200 Rack Mount, 4200-P Portable, and 701-DL Topside Processors, tabular troubleshooting guides are provided in...

  • Page 95: Table 5-1: 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor Troubleshooting Guide

    Check that under “Configuration” pull down “Network” Improper settings in the displayed address is 192.9.0.101 with “Port” set to Discover 1700. Verify Towfish on a different topside. Verify topside with a 4200 Towfish faulty different 4200 Towfish. Table 5-1: 4200 Rack Mount Topside Processor Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 96: 4200-P Portable Topside Processor Troubleshooting Guide

    Improper settings in Discover. displayed address is 192.9.0.101 with “Port” is 1700. Verify Towfish on a different topside. Verify topside 4200 Towfish faulty. with a different 4200 Towfish. Table 5-2: 4200-P Topside Troubleshooting Guide 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 97: 701-Dl Digital Lin

    Check topside on different Towfish. Table 5-3: 701-DL Troubleshooting Guide 5.5 Tow Vehicle Troubleshooting Guide The 4200 Tow Vehicle is a complex computer-controlled system that requires engineering expertise and the proper test equipment to service. For any service or troubleshooting, please contact EDGETECH CUSTOMER SERVICE for updated instructions, drawings, documentation, tools, and guidance.

  • Page 98: Required Equipment

    Capacitance meter 5.5.2 Transmission Verification The 4200 series tow fish differs from the conventional side scan sonars used for many years. The early sonars were driven with a high-powered energy burst similar to hitting a bell with a hammer. The 4200 series transducers are driven with a smooth rising lower power signal that matches the transducer response.

  • Page 99: Sonar Processor And Data Link

    2 to 3.9 kHz. A set of tones jumping from 2 to 3 kHz means that the self-test has failed. These tones are generated in the software of the 4200-Tow Vehicle. They are replicated on the surface when an EdgeTech topside processor is used to access the tow fish computer subsystem using the Remote Desktop application.

  • Page 100: Data Link

    Data throughput rates on the uplink (fish to topside) can be critical in getting smooth data from the tow fish. The data throughput rate can be checked using EdgeTech supplied utilities at each end of the link The sockBlast application is used to test network throughput between the 4200 Towfish and the topside computer.

  • Page 101: Tow Fish

    It is recommended that all attempts be made to see if a problem is external to the tow fish before opening it. Also, contact EdgeTech to receive prior approval to open the tow vehicle chassis so as not to risk voiding the warranty.
  • Page 102 +5 VDC +/-0.2V +12 VDC +/-0.6V -12 VDC +/-0.6V Test Lights 1. Power Distribution Board. Monitor the +400 volt D4 and +48 volt D8 LED. They should be on steady. 2. SSB Board. 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 103: Tow Cable Troubleshooting

    5-17 There are two LEDs of interest. ‘LED A’ flashes when 120 kHz is transmitting. ‘LED B’ flashes when 410 kHz is transmitting. 3. SIB Board. There are four LEDs of interest. They have the following status when the system is operating properly.
  • Page 104 Then, flex the cable first near the termination or repaired section, and then along its entire length until the break is reached. When flexing, the ends of the broken wire may touch, giving a continuity reading on the meter. 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 105: Part Numbers For Major Topside Components

    5-19 Insulation Resistance Breakdown Insulation breakdown is the most difficult fault to locate. Cable leakage is not necessarily located near the end of terminations. However, the area near each termination receives the most abuse and is, therefore, subject to suspicion. Successive cutting of the cable end until leakage disappears will prove successful in many cases.

  • Page 106: Part Numbers For Major Tow Vehicle Components

    Table 5-5: Part Numbers for Major Tow Vehicle Components 5.9 Tow Vehicle Outline Drawings Outline drawings of the tow vehicle and the tow vehicle tail fins are found in sub-section EHICLE UTLINE RAWINGS 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 107: Appendix A: Diagrams

    A P P E N D I X A : D I A G R A M S Configuration of the ADSL modems in the topside processor and in the tow vehicle is for advanced users only. The ADSL modem in the topside processor is a Zoom ADSL X3 Modem Model 5560, and in the tow vehicle, a Zoom ADSL X5 Modem Model 5654.

  • Page 108: Zoom Adsl X3 Modem Model 5560 Setup

    1. Open your web browser and enter http://10.0.0.2 or http://192.9.0.22 to connect to the modem. 2. Login with username = admin and password = zoomadsl. 3. From the Basic Setup page, choose the MANUALLY option to configure the modem. 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 109: Zoom Adsl X5 Modem Model 5564 Setup

    4. From the Advanced Setup page, click ADSL Configuration, make the following ADSL configuration changes, and then click Save Changes: Bit Swapping = Enabled 5. From the Advanced Setup page, click WAN Settings, make the following WAN configuration changes, and then click Save Changes: Encapsulation = 1483 Bridged IP LLC Bridge = Enabled 6.
  • Page 110 MaxBits/bin On Rx .. : 15 ....Bit Swap .... : Enable Dual Latency ..: Disable ..... Pmode ....: Enable Pilot Request ..: Enable ....Last Failed Status .. : 0x0 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 111: Detailed Zoom Modem Setup Guide

    Oper Status ..: Startup HShake ..Statup Progress ..: 0xa0 AC Mode item ..: fbm ....AC Ttr R Offset ..: 0 AC Pilot Request ... : Enable ....EC Fdm Mode ..: FDM Pwr Mgmt Mode ..: L2L3NotAllwd ..Profile ..... : Main Adv Capability ..
  • Page 112 4. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. Figure A-2: 5. Click Advanced - The Advanced TCP/IP dialog box opens which lists all of the existing IP addresses: Figure A-3: 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...
  • Page 113 6. Do one of the following: • If an IP Address = 10.0.0.2 is listed, the subnet for 10.0.0.x already exists, but the IP Address conflicts with that of the modem. Change the IP Address by selecting it and clicking Edit to open it in the TCP/IP Address window, and then edit the IP Address in the TCP/IP Address window by entering IP Address = 10.0.0.99...

  • Page 114: Zoom X3 And X5 Adsl Modem Models 5560A And 5654 Setup - Html Accessible Configuration

    The Basic Setup page opens: Figure A-4: 3. Choose the MANUALLY option to configure the modem. 4. Click Advanced Setup. The Advanced Setup page opens: Figure A-5: 5. Click WAN Settings. 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...
  • Page 115 The WAN Configuration page opens: Figure A-6: 6. Make the following WAN configuration changes: Encapsulation = 1483 Bridged IP LLC VPI = 0 VCI = 35 Bridge = Enabled 7. Click Save Changes. 8. Click Advanced Setup. The Advanced Setup page opens. 9.
  • Page 116 12. Close the web browser. 13. Open a new web browser and enter the new address http://192.9.0.22 to connect to the modem. 14. Login with username = admin and password = zoomadsl. 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 117: Zoom X3 Adsl Modem Model 5560A Setup-Telnet-Only Accessible Configuration

    A-11 The Basic Setup page opens: Figure A-8: 15. Click Write Settings to Flash to save the changed settings permanently. B.2.3 Zoom X3 ADSL Modem Model 5560A Setup—Telnet-only Accessible Configuration To set up the Zoom X3 ADSL Modem Model 5560A —telnet-only accessible configuration: 1.

  • Page 118: Zoom X5 Adsl Modem Model 5654 Setup-Telnet-Only Accessible Configuration

    5. Enter the following sequence of commands, wait for a “Set Done” response between commands. $modify dsl config defaultsgdmt Response: "Set Done" $modify dsl config bitswap enable Response: "Set Done" $commit Response: "Set Done" $get dsl config Response: config listing 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 119: Zoom X3 Adsl Modem Model 5560 Setup

    A-13 $exit Response: none, telnet disconnects The captured telnet session is the following: $modify dsl config defaultsgmt Set Done $modify dsl config bitswap enable Set Done $commit Set Done $get dsl config Whip ....: Disable..... Trellis coding ..... : Disable Conn Standard ..: -....
  • Page 120 A-14 Figure A-9: 3. Click Advanced Setup. The Advanced Setup page opens: Figure A-10: 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...
  • Page 121 A-15 4. Click ADSL Configuration. The ADSL Configuration page opens: Figure A-11: 5. Make the following ADSL configuration changes: Bit Swapping = Enabled 6. Click Save Changes. 7. Click Advanced Setup. 8. In the Advanced Setup page, click WAN Settings. The WAN Configuration page opens:...
  • Page 122 Encapsulation = 1483 Bridged IP LLC Bridge = Enabled 10. Click Save Changes. 11. Click Advanced Setup. 12. In the Advanced Setup page, click LAN Settings. The LAN Configuration page opens: 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 123: Figure

    A-17 Figure A-13: 13. Make the following LAN configuration changes: IP Address = 192.9.0.22 Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 14. Click Save Changes. 15. Click Advanced Setup. 16. In the Advanced Setup page, click Misc Configuration. The Miscellaneous Configuration page opens:...
  • Page 124 Figure A-14: 17. Make the following miscellaneous configuration changes: Command Line Interface = enabled 18. Click Save Changes. 19. Click Write Settings to Flash and Reboot. A Confirmed message opens: Figure A-15: 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 125: Remove Temporary Host Ip Address

    A-19 20. Click Confirm. The settings are saved, and the modem is rebooted: 21. Wait 60 seconds. The browser will reconnect to the modem. During the reboot process, the Modem LINK LED turns off, and after a successful reboot, it starts flashing again.

  • Page 126: Table B-1: Model 4325E Responder Specifications

    M O D E L 4 3 2 5 E R E S P O N D E R The Model 4325E Responder is optionally installed in the 4200 Series Tow Vehicles. The responder consists of a transducer that is molded into the nose of the tow vehicle and a Responder board in the tow vehicle.

  • Page 127: Figure B-1: Model 4325E Responder Beam Pattern

    Figure B-1: Model 4325E Responder Beam Pattern 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 128: Operation

    B.1 Operation The Model 4325E Responder can be operated in externally triggered or internally triggered mode. The selection is made from the Discover Side Scan Sonar software External Device Controls dialog box: To open the External Device Controls dialog box, choose External Devices from the Control menu in the Discover Main window.

  • Page 129: External Trigger Input

    Adding TriggerInInversion=2 enables both responders to trigger off of the same edge. B.4 Responder Internal Components The internal components of the Model 4325E Responder are shown in B-2. They are the following: IGURE • Amplifier Transformer • • Inductor 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 130: Figure B-2: Responder Assembly

    Figure B-2: Responder Assembly...

  • Page 131: Appendix C: Hardware Diagrams

    A P P E N D I X C : H A R D W A R E D I A G R A M S This section contains large diagrams referred to in earlier sections. C.1 Cables Diagrams of the optionally available cables are as follows: Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable •...

  • Page 132: Figure C-1: Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable

    Figure C-1: Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable...

  • Page 133: Figure C-2: Armored Tow Cable, Kellems Grip, Terminated Both Ends

    Figure C-2: Armored Tow Cable, Kellems Grip, Terminated Both Ends...

  • Page 134: Figure C-3: Armored Tow Cable, Kellems Grip, Unterminated Topside

    Figure C-3: Armored Tow Cable, Kellems Grip, Unterminated Topside...

  • Page 135: Figure C-4: Armored Tow Cable, Pmi Grip, Unterminated

    Figure C-4: Armored Tow Cable, PMI Grip, Unterminated...

  • Page 136: Figure C-5: Ac Power Cable

    Figure C-5: AC Power Cable...

  • Page 137: Figure C-6: Dc Power/Ethernet Cable

    Figure C-6: DC Power/ETHERNET Cable...

  • Page 138: Tow Vehicle Outline Drawings

    Outline drawings of the tow vehicle and the tow vehicle tail fins are listed below, along with their corresponding figure numbers. • 4200 Tail Fin, Short Tow Arm 4200 Tail Fin, Style B • 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

  • Page 139: Figure C-7: 4200 Tail Fin, Short Tow Arm

    Figure C-7: 4200 Tail Fin, Short Tow Arm...

  • Page 140: Figure C-8: 4200 Tail Fin, Style B

    C-10 Figure C-8: 4200 Tail Fin, Style B...

  • Page 141: Appendix D: Backup And Restore

    A P P E N D I X D : B A C K U P A N D R E S T O R E The following section outlines the procedures for backing up and restoring the system drive. D.1 Backing up the System Drive To back up the system drive: 1.
  • Page 142 22. Set the wireless connection to 192.9.0.100, and rename it, removing the wireless number. 23. Rename the computer to product type-xxxxx. If you do not have Internet access, call 888-725-1047. This is the direct number to Windows 10 Professional Activation help. 4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N...

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