Edgetech 3100 Quick Start Manual

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3100 SUB-BOTTOM PROFILER

Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E

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The information, figures, and specifications in this manual are proprietary and 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.

EdgeTech © 2017. All rights reserved.

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ATTENTION – READ THIS FIRST!

All personnel involved with the installation, operation, or maintenance of the equipment described in this
document should read and understand the warnings and cautions provided below.

CAUTION! This equipment contains devices that are extremely sensitive

to static electricity. Therefore, extreme care should be taken when
handling them. Normal handling precautions involve the use of anti-static
protection materials and grounding straps for personnel.

WARNING! High Voltage may be present in all parts of the system.

Therefore, use caution when the electronics are removed from their
containers for servicing.

CAUTION! Operation with improper line voltage may cause serious

damage to the equipment. Always ensure that the proper line voltage is
used.

CAUTION! Do not operate the system while the towfish in air for

extended periods. The system may be enabled to transmit while in air for
test purposes, as an audible clicking may be heard by persons with good
hearing (young ears). Such testing should be limited to 5 minutes or less.
This system transmits high power into the transducers, which can
become quite hot if operated in air for extended periods. Damage to the
transducers and internal electronics is possible.

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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This document is intended to provide the user with the essentials for setting up a 3100 Sub-Bottom
Profiler system and performing a survey. It is not a replacement for the provided software and hardware
manuals. Please consult these documents for a complete understanding of the system.

Liability

EdgeTech assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this quick start
guide or the equipment it documents. EdgeTech reserves the right to upgrade features of this equipment,
and to make changes to this guide, without notice at any time.

Revision History

REVISION

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES

DATE

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Release to Production

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ATTENTION – READ THIS FIRST! ......................................................................................................... iii

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ................................................................................................................... iv

Liability ..................................................................................................................................................... iv

Revision History ....................................................................................................................................... iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... v

1.0 SETUP ....................................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Topside Setup ............................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.2 Towfish Assembly ...................................................................................................................... 1-1

2.0 ACTIVATION ..........................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Powering Up the Topside and DISCOVER Software ................................................................... 2-1

3.0 DEPLOYMENT ........................................................................................................................3-1

4.0 QUICK GUIDE CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................4-1