Simrad PI REMOTE - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE REV B, PI Spread and Remote Quick Reference Manual
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
PI Spread & Remote sensors
857-208669 / Rev.B / December 2005
Purpose
The
PI Spread and Remote
sensors
measure the physical distance between
the trawl doors.
Note: Each Spread sensor can be
configured to communicate with one of
two remote sensors; Remote 1 or Remote
2. Label the Spread sensor accordingly,
and ensure that you only use the sensors
in the correct pairs.
(S) = The PI Spread sensor is mounted in a special adapteron the port trawl door.
(R) = The PI Remote sensor is mounted in a special adapter on the starboard trawl door.
(C) = The PI Spread sensor communicates with the PI system on the vessel.
(F) = Using the transverse communication link, the two sensors measure the physical
distance between the trawl doors.
Daily operation
Once installed and put to use, the Spread
sensor will automatically be switched
on once the waterswitch is activated.
After an initial startup, the sensor starts
interrogating the Remote sensor to
measure the distance. The results are
transmitted to the vessel. When the
sensors are not in use, check that the
sensor lamps (D) do not flash from time
to time, as this indicates that the sensor is
on and is discharging its batteries.
If you operate with
Fast
update rate, the
sensors must be charged approximately
every 45 hours. Used with
Normal
or
Slow
update rates, the operational life
is approximately 100 or 150 hours
respectively. The optimal sensor charging
temperature is from +10 to +25° C.
The two rubber inserts provided at the
bottom of each sensor adapter must not be
replaced with any other types or designs.
It is essential that these inserts provide
a secure cradle for the sensors, but they
must also allow for free water circulation
Main parts
(A) = Negative charging and fastening lug
(B) = Positive charging and fastening lug
(C) = Communication link to the vessel
(D) = Location of sensor lamp
(rear side of PI Spread)
(E) = Water switch sensor
(with sacrificial bolt)
(F) = Transverse communication link
Sensor confi guration
On delivery, all Spread sensors are
configured in
Channel 2
, with
Fast
update
rate, and for use with
Remote 1
Note: The sensor and the PI system
setup must correspond, otherwise the
communication will not work.
PI Configurator
utility.
battery life.
(~5,5 sec): Recommended for new
battery life before charging.
S
R
C
F
(CD11204A)
Note that charging sensors at
sub-zero temperatures can create
explosive gasses. Simrad AS assumes
no liability for the improper charging
of sensors or the use of chargers not
specified in Simrad’s sensor charging
documentation.
)
)
)
A
C
B
F
(CD11204B)
B
A
D
D
E
D
(~14 sec): Recommended
behavior with stable situations. Use
(~34 sec): Recommended to
broken sweep lines etc. during the
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Numerical presentation
are shown in grey. If the transvere
.
Mounting
provided with the installation kit.
Installation principle
between the two transverse
System confi guration
if you have noise problems from other
Light
Heavy
only if you experience
will provide
(CD11009E)
A D
D
E
G
B
C
F
pointing “in” means that it is decreasing.
A
R
S
D
C
F
E
B
(CD11204E)
Sacrifi cial water switch
sensor
procedures in the operator manual.
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