Carretes para Manguera
Carretes para Manguera
Carretes para Manguera
EdgeTech
4 Little Brook Road
West Wareham, MA 02576
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 will make every effort to see that replacement components are interchangeable and use the
same software drivers (if applicable). At times, however, direct replacements may not exist. When this
happens, EdgeTech will provide the necessary drivers with the replacement part, if applicable.
EdgeTech may also change certain hardware per customer requirements. Therefore, portions of this
manual, such as parts lists and test features, are subject to change. These sections should be used for
reference only. When changes are made that affect system operation, they will be explicitly noted. Also,
some options and features may not be active in the customer’s unit at time of delivery. Upgrades will be
made available when these features are implemented.
Liability
EdgeTech has made every effort to document the 4125 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
equipment, and to make changes to this manual, without notice at any time.
Revision History
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
B Update specifications 01/02/2011 RM
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. No product is warranted as being fit for a particular purpose, and there is
no warranty of merchantability. This warranty applies only if:
i. The items are used solely under the operating conditions and in the manner recommended in
Seller's instruction manual, specifications, or other literature.
ii. The items have not been misused or abused in any manner, nor have repairs been attempted
thereon without the approval of EdgeTech Customer Service.
iii. Written notice of the failure within the warranty period is forwarded to Seller and the directions
received for properly identifying items returned under warranty are followed.
iv. The return notice authorizes Seller to examine and disassemble returned products to the extent
Seller deems necessary to ascertain the cause for failure.
The warranties expressed herein are exclusive. There are no other warranties, either expressed or implied,
beyond those set forth herein, and Seller does not assume any other obligation or liability in connection
with the sale or use of said products. Any product or service repaired under this warranty shall be
warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period only.
Equipment not manufactured by EdgeTech is supported only to the extent of the original manufacturer's
warranties.
EdgeTech customers are entitled to contact EDGETECH CUSTOMER SERVICE by telephone, facsimile, or e-mail
to report a difficulty, to discuss a problem or to receive advice on the best way to perform a task. When
contacted, EdgeTech Customer Service will do the following:
All returned materials must be shipped prepaid. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted. EdgeTech
will pay freight charges on materials going back to the customer after they have been evaluated and/or
repaired.
The following steps apply only to material being returned from outside the Continental United States.
Follow them carefully to prevent delays and additional costs.
1. All shipments must be accompanied by three copies of your proforma invoice, showing the value
of the material and the reason for its return. If the reason is for repair, it must be clearly stated in
order to move through customs quickly and without duties being charged. Whenever possible,
please send copies of original export shipping documents with the consignment.
2. If the value of the equipment is over $1000, the following Shipper's oath must be sent with the
invoice. This oath can be typed on the invoice, or on a separate letterhead:
"I, ______________________________, declare that the articles herein specified are the
growth, produce, or manufacture of the United States; that they were exported from the
United States from the port of _____________________, on or about _______________;
that they are returned without having been advanced in value or improved in condition
by any process of manufacture or any other means; and that no drawback, or allowance
has been paid or admitted hereof."
Signed ______________________________
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3. If there is more than one item per consignment, a packing list must accompany the shipment. It
is acceptable to combine the proforma invoice and packing list if the contents of each carton are
clearly numbered and identified on the invoice.
4. Small items can be shipped prepaid directly to EdgeTech by FedEx, DHL, UPS, Airborne, etc.
5. If the equipment is the property of EdgeTech (formerly EG&G Marine Instruments Division),
please insure for full value.
6. Fax one invoice, packing list, and a copy of the airway bill to EdgeTech upon shipment.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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 which we use to continually improve these
products. Therefore, we encourage you to contact EdgeTech Customer Service to offer any suggestions
or to request technical support:
NOTE: Please have your system Model and Serial Number available when
contacting Customer Service.
E-mail: [email protected]
24-Hour Emergency
Technical Support Line: (508) 942-8043
COMPANY BACKGROUND
EdgeTech (formerly EG&G Marine Instruments) traces its history in underwater data acquisition and
processing back to 1966. EdgeTech has designed, developed, and manufactured products, instruments,
and systems—for the acquisition of underwater data, including marine, estuarine, and coastal
applications—for over 45 years.
The company has responded to the needs of the scientific, Naval, and offshore communities by providing
equipment—such as sub-bottom profilers, side scan sonar, acoustic releases, USBL positioning systems,
and bathymetric systems—that have become standards in the industry.
EdgeTech has also consistently anticipated and responded to future needs through an active research and
development program. Current efforts are focused on the application of cutting-edge CHIRP and acoustic
technology.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATTENTION – READ THIS FIRST! ......................................................................................................... iii
HARDWARE VARIATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY .................................................................................. iv
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT .................................................................................................................... v
Purpose of this Manual ............................................................................................................................. v
Liability ...................................................................................................................................................... v
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes................................................................................................................. v
Revision History ....................................................................................................................................... vi
WARRANTY STATEMENT .................................................................................................................. vii
SOFTWARE SERVICE OVERVIEW....................................................................................................... viii
Software Updates and Enhancements................................................................................................... viii
RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION ............................................................................................ ix
CUSTOMER SERVICE .......................................................................................................................... xi
COMPANY BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................ xii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................... xiii
LIST OF FIGURES............................................................................................................................ xviii
LIST OF TABLES ............................................................................................................................... xxi
1.0 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 4125 Series Applications............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Main System Components......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 4125-P Portable Topside Processor ........................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 4125 Rack Mount Topside ......................................................................................................... 1-3
1.5 Towfish ...................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.6 Tow Cable .................................................................................................................................. 1-4
1.7 Optional Equipment .................................................................................................................. 1-5
1.7.1 Depressor Wing .................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.7.2 Keel Weight........................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.7.3 HullScan Kit ........................................................................................................................... 1-6
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 4125 Topside Processor Specs ................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Technical Descriptions of Internal Components................................................................... 2-2
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C.1.6 Config. 12: 4125 + Depressor Wing, 23080 Cable - 300m Long .........................................C-11
C.1.7 Config. 14: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Depressor Wing, 23080 Cable – 100m ......................C-12
C.1.8 Config. 16: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Depressor Wing, 23080 Cable – 300m ......................C-13
C.1.9 Config. 18: 4125, A304874 Cable - 100m Long ...................................................................C-14
C.1.10 Config. 20: 4125, A304874 Cable - 300m* Long .................................................................C-15
C.1.11 Config. 22: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A304874 Cable - 100m Long .................................C-16
C.1.12 Config. 24: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A304874 Cable - 300m* Long ...............................C-17
C.1.13 Config. 26: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A304874 Cable - 100m Long .....................................C-18
C.1.14 Config. 28: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A304874 Cable - 300m* Long ...................................C-19
C.1.15 Config. 30: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Dep. Wing, A304874 Cable - 100m ...........................C-20
C.1.16 Config. 32: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight + Dep. Wing, A304874 Cable - 300m* ...................C-21
C.1.17 Config. 34: 4125, A320327 Cable - 100m Long ...................................................................C-22
C.1.18 Config. 37: 4125, A320327 Cable - 400m Long ...................................................................C-23
C.1.19 Config. 39: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A320327 Cable - 100m Long .................................C-24
C.1.20 Config. 42: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A320327 Cable - 400m Long .................................C-25
C.1.21 Config. 44: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A320327 Cable - 100m Long .....................................C-26
C.1.22 Config. 47: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A320327 Cable - 400m Long .....................................C-27
C.1.23 Config. 49: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Dep. Wing, A320327 Cable – 100m...........................C-28
C.1.24 Config. 52: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Dep. Wing, A320327 Cable - 400m ...........................C-29
C.1.25 Config. 54: 4125, A302799 Cable - 100m Long ...................................................................C-30
C.1.26 Config. 57: 4125, A302799 Cable - 400m Long ...................................................................C-31
C.1.27 Config. 59: 4125, A302799 Cable - 600m Long ...................................................................C-32
C.1.28 Config. 61: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A302799 Cable - 100m Long .................................C-33
C.1.29 Config. 64: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A302799 Cable - 400m Long .................................C-34
C.1.30 Config. 66: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A302799 Cable - 600m Long .................................C-35
C.1.31 Config. 68: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A302799 Cable - 100m Long .....................................C-36
C.1.32 Config. 71: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A302799 Cable - 400m Long .....................................C-37
C.1.33 Config. 73: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A302799 Cable - 600m Long .....................................C-38
C.1.34 Config. 75: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Dep. Wing, A302799 Cable – 100m...........................C-39
C.1.35 Config. 78: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Dep. Wing, A302799 Cable - 400m ...........................C-40
C.1.36 Config. 80: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight + Dep. Wing, A302799 Cable - 600m .....................C-41
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: 4125 Laptop and Portable Topside Processor ......................................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-2: 4125 Towfish............................................................................................................................ 1-4
Figure 1-3: 4125 Tow Cable ....................................................................................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-4: Optional Depressor Wing ........................................................................................................ 1-6
Figure 1-5: Optional Inverted HullScan Bracket......................................................................................... 1-6
Figure 2-1: 4125 Series Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar System Overall Block Diagram (Wireless for
Portable Topside Only) .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Figure 2-2: 4125-P Portable Case ICD Drawing .......................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-3: 4125-P Portable Topside Processor Wiring Diagram ............................................................... 2-6
Figure 2-4: 4125 Portable Topside Processor Chassis................................................................................ 2-7
Figure 2-5: 4125 Rack Mount Topside Processor Wiring Diagram ............................................................ 2-8
Figure 2-6: 4125 Rack Mount Processor Chassis ....................................................................................... 2-9
Figure 2-7: 0010482, DOC Drawing ICD SS Array 4125 ............................................................................ 2-13
Figure 2-8: Depressor Wing ICD Drawing................................................................................................. 2-14
Figure 2-9: Kevlar Reinforced Tow Cable, Telemetry .............................................................................. 2-16
Figure 2-10: AC Power Cable.................................................................................................................... 2-17
Figure 2-11: DC Power Cable for Portable Topside.................................................................................. 2-18
Figure 2-12: ETHERNET Cable .................................................................................................................. 2-19
Figure 3-1: 4125-P Portable Topside Processor Side Panel ....................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-2: 4125 Rack Mount Front Panel—Controls and Indicators ........................................................ 3-6
Figure 3-3: 4125 Rack Mount Back Panel—Controls and Connections ..................................................... 3-6
Figure 3-4: Tail Assembly Drawing ............................................................................................................. 3-8
Figure 3-5: Horizontal (Inverted) Hull Scan Bracket Attached ................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-6: Vertical HullScan Bracket Attached ....................................................................................... 3-10
Figure 3-7: Connected Towfish (Horizontal Hull Scan Shown) ................................................................ 3-11
Figure 3-8: Depressor Wing bracket shown attached to tow fish bracket .............................................. 3-12
Figure 3-9: Depressor Wing Recovery Cable Attached to Towfish Rear Handle. .................................... 3-12
Figure 3-10: Tow cable shown Routed through Depressor Wing Top Hole. ........................................... 3-13
Figure 3-11: Tow cable and Tow Fish Pigtail Connectors......................................................................... 3-13
Figure 3-12: Cable grip attached to Depressor Wing Mounting Point. ................................................... 3-14
Figure 3-13: Towfish with Tow Cable Connected and Attached.............................................................. 3-15
Figure 3-14: DISCOVER 4125 Towfish Control Tab .................................................................................. 3-19
Figure 3-15: Performing a Rub Test ......................................................................................................... 3-20
Figure 3-16: Rub Test Screen Shot ........................................................................................................... 3-20
Figure 3-17: 4125 Towfish being Deployed ............................................................................................. 3-22
Figure 3-18: Bottom Track Tab ................................................................................................................ 3-23
Figure 5-1: Towfish Parts of Note .............................................................................................................. 5-2
Figure 5-2: Electronics Bottle and Transducer Array Sections Separated ................................................. 5-2
Figure 5-3: Cables Disconnected from the Electronics Bottle ................................................................... 5-3
Figure 5-4: Removing the Phillips Head Screws from the Electronics Bottle............................................. 5-4
Figure 5-5: Removing the Electronics Chassis from the Electronics Bottle ............................................... 5-5
Figure 5-6: Remote Desktop Icon .............................................................................................................. 5-6
Figure 5-7: Remote Desktop Splash Screen ............................................................................................... 5-6
Figure 5-8: Remote Desktop Warning Screen............................................................................................ 5-7
Figure 5-9: Closing Sonar.exe ..................................................................................................................... 5-8
Figure 5-10: Tera Term Icon ....................................................................................................................... 5-8
Figure 5-11: Tera Term Splash Screen ....................................................................................................... 5-9
Figure 5-12. Terra Term Port Set-up ........................................................................................................ 5-10
Figure 5-13. Motion Sensor Serial Output ............................................................................................... 5-10
Figure 5-14. Motion Sensor Calibration Result ........................................................................................ 5-11
Figure 5-15. Motion Sensor Serial Output .............................................................................................. 5-12
Figure 5-16: Tilt 0 degrees ....................................................................................................................... 5-12
Figure 5-17: Tilt -90 degrees .................................................................................................................... 5-13
Figure 5-18: Tilt +90 degrees ................................................................................................................... 5-13
Figure 5-19: Compass Calibration Table .................................................................................................. 5-14
Figure 5-20 ............................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Figure 5-21 ............................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Figure 5-22: Magnetic Declination Estimated Value Screen.................................................................... 5-16
Figure 5-23: Angle of Declination Calculated........................................................................................... 5-17
Figure 5-24 ............................................................................................................................................... 5-18
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-1: 4125-P Portable Topside Processor .......................................................................................... 2-2
Table 2-2: Towfish Specifications............................................................................................................. 2-12
Table 3-1: AC Power Cord Wiring .............................................................................................................. 3-2
Table 3-2: ETHERNET Devices TCP/IP Addresses ....................................................................................... 3-8
Table 5-1: Topside Processor System Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................ 5-19
Table 5-2: 4125 Towfish Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................... 5-21
Table 5-3: Part Numbers for Major 4125-P Topside Processor Components.......................................... 5-24
Table 5-4: Part Numbers for Major 4125 Towfish Components................................................................ 5-2
1-1
1.0 OVERVIEW
The EdgeTech 4125 Series Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System is a frequency-modulated (FM), dual-
frequency, side scan sonar that uses EdgeTech’s proprietary Full Spectrum “chirp” technology to generate
high-resolution, side scan imagery at longer ranges than conventional continuous-wave (CW) systems.
The system is designed primarily for search and recovery operations, along with surveys in shallow water.
The 4125 Series is available in two, dual simultaneous frequency configurations depending on the
application: 400/900 kHz and 600/1600 kHz. 400/900 is the best choice for general survey work and the
600/1600 for the highest resolution such as search and recovery applications, etc.
In both configurations, the frequencies are transmitted as linearly-swept, wide-band, high energy acoustic
pulses, and the received echoes are processed into high signal-to-noise (SNR) images that can be directly
displayed as shades of gray or color on a computer monitor. The SNR images can also be printed on a
continuous feed thermal printer, or stored in real time onto a large capacity hard drive and archived onto
a DVD.
Hydrographic surveys
Geological surveys
Search and recovery
Channel conditioning/clearance surveys
Bridge, pier, and harbor wall inspections
Hull inspections
Port security
Archaeological surveys
The topside unit includes a laptop computer with Windows 7 and the EdgeTech DISCOVER 4125 Side Scan
Sonar software preinstalled. DISCOVER 4125 provides control, storage, and display of the sonar data. The
data can be stored in XTF and JSF formats.
The 4125-P Portable Topside Processor interfaces with the towfish uses very high bit rate digital subscriber
line (VDSL) modems. The topside unit also interfaces with a global positioning system (GPS) over a USB to
serial or RS-232 serial interface.
The topside processor integrates towfish and DC power supplies, an ETHERNET switch, a wireless router,
and a VDSL modem, all housed within a single, compact, rugged, water-tight (when closed) Pelican Storm
Case. It runs on either AC or DC power, and interfaces with the laptop computer over a wired or wireless
10/100BaseT ETHERNET connection. The computer can be stored inside the enclosure when not in use.
LAPTOP COMPUTER
with DISCOVER 4125
Survey Software
This system configuration includes towfish and DC power supplies, ADSL modem, and an Ethernet switch,
all within a single 19-inch 2U rack. The rack mount option interfaces with a user supplied computer over
a 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection. The Ethernet cord is included.
1.5 Towfish
The 4125 Towfish is available with a choice of 400/900 kHz or 600/1600 kHz operating frequencies. It
contains the sonar transducer arrays and the electronics required to transmit and receive the sonar
signals; to receive the downlink commands from the topside processor; and to provide the uplink side
scan data, sensor data, and status information to the topside processor.
The electronics are contained inside a single, lightweight stainless steel, 200-meter depth-rated housing,
comprising the aft section of the towfish. The forward section is flooded and includes both the port and
starboard transducer arrays. A single O-ring sealed end cap is attached to each end of the housing to seal
it, and the forward end cap contains bulkhead connectors for connecting to the transducer arrays. An
adapter cable for power and communication also connects to this end cap.
The cable snakes through a hole in the transducer array section and includes an inline connector for
connecting to the tow cable. The towfish interfaces with the topside over a 10BaseT connection that uses
VDSL modems in both the towfish and the topside processor.
The towfish is also equipped a stainless steel nose for hydrodynamic balance and two convenient carrying
handles. A towing arm is rigidly mounted to a tow point on the top of the towfish housing adjacent to the
tow cable connector. The tow cable attaches to a shackle on the towing arm.
Additional mounting holes are provided on the tow point should it be necessary to reposition the towing
arm forward or aft to adjust the balance of the towfish. The towing arm also includes a safety release
mechanism, which causes a shear pin to release the tow point should the towfish hit an obstruction or
become snagged. If this happens, the towfish will rotate nose down, and a safety cable, which is attached
from the tow point to the rear of the towfish, will pull the towfish over the obstruction or through the
snag, stern first.
1-4 1.0 OVERVIEW
Safety cable
Shackle
Tow Arm
Shear pin
Up to 600 meters of coax cable can be used. Contact EdgeTech Customer Service for available cable
lengths other than the supplied 50-meter cable. A cable grip is also included for attaching the tow cable
to a shackle on the towing arm of the towfish.
Installation of the optional Depressor Wing is described in sub-section 3.9.2: INSTALLING THE DEPRESSOR
WING, and an ICD drawing is provided in (refer to FIGURE 2-8).
1-6 1.0 OVERVIEW
Installation of the HullScan Kit option is in sub-section 3.9.1: INSTALLING THE HULL SCAN Kit.
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications for the EdgeTech 4125 Series Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System include electrical,
mechanical, and environmental characteristics for the main system components as follows:
information of this type is not provided for it. However, an overall block diagram of the system is shown
in FIGURE 2-1.
An ICD case drawing and a wiring diagram of the 4125-P Portable Topside Processor are shown in FIGURE
2-2 and FIGURE 2-3, respectively. The electronics chassis is shown in FIGURE 2-4. A wiring diagram and
electronics chassis for the 4125 Rack Mount Topside is shown in FIGURE 2-5 and FIGURE 2-6, respectively:
Figure 2-1: 4125 Series Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar System Overall Block Diagram (Wireless for Portable Topside Only)
Figure 2-2: 4125-P Portable Case ICD Drawing
Figure 2-3: 4125-P Portable Topside Processor Wiring Diagram
Power Supply
Wireless
Bridge /
ETHERNET
Switch board
AC Line Filter
(under panel)
15-amp fuse
Power Supply
Power board
Power Separation
board
The main hardware elements in the 4125-P Portable and 4125 Rack Mount Topside Processors include
the following components and circuit boards:
Power board. The Power board inputs +24 VDC on J2 from the 24 VDC Power Supply and
generates the 75 VDC towfish power, which is output on J5 to the Power Separation board, and
from this board to the towfish.
The Power board also includes +5, +12, and +15 VDC power supplies. The +5 VDC is output on J3
to the Wireless Bridge/ETHERNET Switch board, and the +12 VDC is output on J6 and J8 to the
VDSL Modem board and the fans, respectively. For DC operation, 12–24 VDC is input on J1.
VDSL Modem board. The VDSL Modem board converts the uplink data VDSL signals received from
the towfish and input on P4 from J3 of the Power Separation board into ETHERNET 10/100BaseT
signals. These signals are then output on P2 to the Wireless Bridge/ETHERNET Switch board, and
from J1 of this board to the laptop computer.
Similarly, the VDSL Modem board converts the downlink ETHERNET 10/100BaseT based command
signals from the laptop computer into the VDSL downlink command signals, which are then output
on P4 to J3 of the Power Separation board to be combined with 75 VDC towfish power, and
transmitted to the towfish.
24 VDC Power Supply. The 24 VDC Power Supply inputs AC power from the AC Line Filter to
generate +24 VDC, which is output to the Power board.
AC Line Filter. The AC Line Filter filters the AC power input and outputs the filtered power to the
24 VDC Power Supply.
Wireless Bridge/ETHERNET Switch. The Wireless Bridge/ETHERNET Switch board connects the
VDSL Modem board, the towfish, and the laptop computer to the same local area network (LAN).
This board also enables a wireless connection to the laptop computer.
NOTE: The 4125 Rack Mount Topside does not have a wireless bridge and
relies solely on ETHERNET to connect to the topside.
Power Separation board. The Power Separation board combines downlink command signals and
uplink data that are input on J3 from P4 of the VDSL Modem board with 75 VDC towfish power
from J5 of the Power board for transmission to the towfish.
SPECIFICATION VALUE
SPECIFICATION VALUE
80 cm @ 100 m (400 kHz)
58 cm @ 100 m (600 kHz)
40 cm @ 50 m (400 kHz)
29 cm @ 50 m (600 kHz)
Along track resolution: 24 cm @ 50 m (900 kHz)
20 cm @ 25 m (400 kHz)
14 cm @ 25 m (600 kHz)
12 cm @ 25 m (900 kHz)
9 cm @ 25 m (1600 kHz)
0.46° (400 kHz)
0.28° (900 kHz)
Horizontal beam width:
0.33° (600 kHz)
0.20° (1600 kHz)
Vertical beam width: 50°
Side lobes: <-36 dB
Transducer array depression angle: Factory set at 33°, adjustable to 25°
Operating temperature: 0–45°C (32–113°F)
Heading accuracy: 1.0° RMS
Heading resolution: 0.1°
Pitch and roll accuracy: 0.1°
Pitch and roll resolution: 0.1°
Pressure sensor accuracy: 0.5% of depth when calibrated for 0 m
Pressure sensor working depth: 0–200 m
Pressure sensor tolerance: >200 m
Navigation interfaces: RS-232, NMEA0183
Keel Weight Kit
Depressor Wing Kit
Options: HullScan Kit
VerticalScan Kit
Magnetometer Interface
2.3 Cables
Outline drawings of the supplied cables are listed below along with their corresponding figure numbers.
If the shipping containers appear free of damage, carefully unpack the components and inspect them for
damage as well. Also check the packing list, verifying that all the items on the list are included. Again, if
any damage is found, report it to the carrier and to EdgeTech. If any items are missing, immediately
contact EDGETECH CUSTOMER SERVICE. Do not install or operate any equipment that appears to be damaged.
Although the items shipped will vary, depending on the customer requirements, the 4125 Series Dual-
frequency Side Scan Sonar System typically includes the items listed below.
After unpacking the system components, store the shipping containers, including any packing materials,
in a safe place for later use. When transporting or storing the system, pack all items in their original
shipping containers in the same manner in which they were originally shipped. Store the system in a dry
environment when not in use.
3-2 3.0 SETUP AND ACTIVATION
However, whether or not a UPS is used, never use an AC power source that also powers electric motors
on the survey vessel, such as pumps and winches. In addition, do not use switching type battery chargers
or DC to AC converters with square wave outputs.
The location should also enable direct communications with the deck crew that is handling the towfish.
Secure the topside processor in place, using tie downs if necessary, near the required AC power source.
The 4125-P Portable Topside Processor controls and indicators are the following:
FISH POWER: Red indicator. Illuminated when the 4125-P Portable Topside
Processor is on and the towfish is properly connected to it. The
indicator is off if no power is being drawn by the towfish.
LINK: Green indicator. Flashes while a reliable communications link with the
towfish is being established and then illuminates continuously when
the link is found.
FISH POWER: Red indicator. Illuminated when the 4125-RM Topside is on and the
towfish is properly connected to it. The indicator is off if no power is
being drawn by the towfish.
LINK: Green indicator. Flashes while a reliable communications link with the
towfish is being established and then illuminates continuously when
the link is found.
CM LINK FISH POWER POWER POWER
indicator indicator indicator indicator switch
POWER: Toggle switch that turns the topside on and off. Can be left in the ON
(Switch) position all the time, and then the front POWER switch can be used.
SEA CABLE: 6-pin female bulkhead connector. Connects to the tow cable.
However, should any of these devices be replaced, or if upgrades are later installed, it may be required
that the TCP/IP addresses be reconfigured. In addition, any computer that is to be connected to the 4125-
3-8 3.0 SETUP AND ACTIVATION
P Portable Topside Processor 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:
192.9.0.225
192.9.0.101
The factory IP address setting of the wired ETHERNET connection for the laptop computer included with
the 4125-P Portable Topside Processor is 192.9.0.99, and for the wireless ETHERNET connection, the
factory setting is 192.9.0.100. For a list of the topside processor ETHERNET devices and their TCP/IP
addresses, along with that of the Towfish CPU, refer to TABLE 3-2.
2. Attach bracket to tapped holes on bottom of towfish for horizontal (inverted) hull scanning
(FIGURE 3-5), or to the holes above the transducer for vertical hull scanning (FIGURE 3-6). The
bracket is engraved with the words “tail and nose” to indicate how the bracket should be oriented.
4. Attach Hull scan recovery cable to Hull scan bracket and Tow arm as pictured in FIGURE 3-7.
NOTE: Because the Tow fish is now inverted the Starboard and Port will
be reversed in the waterfall display. If desired the tow fish forward and
aft housings can be disassembled and the port and starboard array
connectors reversed so that the Hull scan data appears on the correct
side.
The Towfish pitch can be observed in the DISCOVER software. If the pitch is off be more than 5 degrees,
there are 4 holes (1 extra) on the bottom of the Tow fish so the bracket can be adjusted fore and aft if
needed to correct for pitch.
3. Install the depressor wing into the tow bracket/handle where the tow arm was mounted and
secure it with the two bolts, nuts and washers.
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Figure 3-8: Depressor Wing bracket shown attached to tow fish bracket
4. Secure depressor recovery cable to the rear handle of the towfish and secure with seizing wire or
Tie-wrap.
Figure 3-9: Depressor Wing Recovery Cable Attached to Towfish Rear Handle.
5. Verify that the tow cable connector on the towfish and the mating female connector on the tow
cable are free of corrosion or dirt.
6. Apply a thin film of silicone grease to the pins of the tow cable connector on the towfish.
7. Pass the tow cable through the hole on the top of the depressor wing from the top as shown.
Figure 3-10: Tow cable shown Routed through Depressor Wing Top Hole.
8. Connect the tow cable connector to the tow fish connector and secure the connector locking
sleeve. Secure pigtail connectors to center post with a Tie-wrap.
9. Attach the loop of the safety grip to the forward shackle on the tow key and secure the shackle
bolt with seizing wire or a tie-wrap. Ensure that the safety grip is taking the strain and not the tow
cable pigtail.
WARNING! Do not connect the tow cable to the topside processor before
connecting it to the towfish, otherwise injury or death can occur if the
exposed connector on the tow cable is energized. Always connect the tow
cable to the towfish first.
When connecting the system components, refer to sub-sections 3.6: TOPSIDE PROCESSOR CONNECTIONS for
the location and description of the connectors.
Tie wraps
Safety cable
Shackle
Kellems grip
Tow cable
Shear pin
1. Verify that the tow cable is not connected to the 4125 Portable Topside Processor.
2. Verify that the tow cable connector on the towfish and the mating female connector on the tow
cable are free of corrosion or dirt. If dirty, clean them with contact cleaner.
3. Apply a thin film of silicone grease to the pins of the tow cable connector on the towfish.
4. Mate the connectors by pressing them firmly together. Do not wiggle the connectors.
6. Attach the loop of the Kellems grip to the shackle on the towing arm and secure the shackle bolt
with seizing wire or a tie wrap. Ensure that the safety grip is taking the strain and not the tow
cable pigtail.
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1. Verify that the 4125-P Portable Topside Processor is not connected to AC power.
2. Verify that the tow cable is properly connected and attached to the towfish, and then connect the
tow cable to the TOW CABLE connector.
3. If using the wired ETHERNET connection, connect the ETHERNET cable to the ETHERNET connector
of the laptop computer. The ETHERNET cable may be extended up to 100 feet using a Category 5
ETHERNET crossover or straight patch cable.
4. Do not make this connection if the wireless ETHERNET connection will be used, as only one
ETHERNET connection can be connected or enabled at the same time.
5. If a printer will be used, connect the printer to the laptop computer through a USB ETHERNET
adapter.
6. If a navigation system will used, connect the navigation system serial output to COM 1 or a USB
port of the laptop computer.
Connect the AC power cable to the AC INPUT connector and to the AC power source.
Connect the red clamp of the DC power/ETHERNET cable to the positive terminal of the DC
power source, and connect the black clamp to the negative terminal.
Connect both the AC and DC power sources as described above.
8. Connect the laptop computer power supply to the computer and to the AC power source.
2. Verify that the tow cable is properly connected and attached to the towfish, and then connect the
tow cable to the SEA CABLE connector.
3. Connect the ETHERNET cable to the user-supplied computer and the DATA connector of topside.
The ETHERNET cable may be extended up to 100 feet using a Category 5 ETHERNET crossover or
straight patch cable.
4. If a printer will be used, connect the printer to the user-supplied computer through a USB
ETHERNET adapter.
When performing the system activation and test, refer to sub-section 3.5 TOPSIDE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
for the location and description of the controls and indicators on the topside processor. In addition, should
the system not activate properly or the pre-deployment checks fail, refer to 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING for
assistance on how to isolate and correct the problem.
In addition, the 4125-P Portable Topside Processor auto senses straight and crossover ETHERNET cables,
along with 10 or 100-Mbit/s connections. Therefore the laptop computer’s LAN adapter can be set to
AutoSense for LAN speed and duplex settings.
2. Turn on the laptop computer and the 4125-P Portable Topside Processor.
3. Click the Wireless Networking icon on the Windows Desktop or on the System Tray, and then
disable it. Or, if there is a switch on the laptop computer, turn it off.
4. Verify that the ETHERNET cable is connected to the ETHERNET connector of the 4125-P Portable
Topside Processor and to the ETHERNET connector of the laptop computer.
5. Click the ETHERNET LAN icon on the Windows Desktop or the System Tray, and then enable it.
The ETHERNET LAN should indicate "Connected" in the Local Area Network Properties Box. If not,
check all the connections and verify that the TCP/IP address setting is correct as described in sub-
section 3.7: TCP/IP ADDRESS SETTINGS. Also verify that the ETHERNET LAN is enabled and that the
topside processor is turned on.
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1. Turn on the laptop computer and the 4125-P Portable Topside Processor.
2. Click the ETHERNET LAN icon on the Windows Desktop or on the System Tray, and then disable it.
Alternatively, unplug the ETHERNET cable from the laptop computer.
3. Click the Wireless Networking icon on the Windows Desktop or on the System Tray, and then
enable it, and if there is a switch on the laptop computer, turn it on.
4. The Wireless Networking should indicate "sonarlink" within 30 seconds. If not, verify that the
ETHERNET LAN is disabled, that the Wireless Networking is enabled, and that the topside
processor is turned on.
1. Start the DISCOVER 4125 Side Scan Sonar software on the laptop computer.
2. If using the wired ETHERNET connection, verify that the wireless network switch is disabled and
the ETHERNET LAN is enabled. If the wireless ETHERNET connection is being used, verify that the
wireless network switch is on and Wireless Networking is enabled.
3. Turn on the POWER switch on the side panel of the 4125-P Portable Topside Processor or the
front of the 4125-RM Topside (ensure the rear toggle switch is also on).
The POWER and FISH POWER indicators should illuminate, and the CM indicator will initially
illuminate for about 5 seconds and then go out once the connection is found.
The LINK indicator should flash while a reliable communications link with the towfish is being
established, and then illuminate continuously when the link is found.
NOTE: This may take 1-2 minutes while the CPU in the tow fish boots and
the modems establish a link.
In addition, the NET indicator on the Status bar at the bottom of the DISCOVER 4125 Main window
should indicate as follows:
2. In the DISCOVER 4125 Main window, click the Towfish Control tab on the Lower Control panel.
This tab is shown in FIGURE 3-14.
The transducer arrays on the towfish should begin transmitting and data should begin scrolling on the
Sonar display in the DISCOVER 4125 Main window.
4. Start recording a file while performing the pre-deployment test below, and then play back the file
to verify that the SS data and navigation information is present
5. Rub the port and starboard transducer arrays (as seen in FIGURE 3-15) while observing the Sonar
display in the DISCOVER 4125 Main window.
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6. You should observe streaks or noise spikes in the waterfall display, as seen in FIGURE 3-16.
7. Verify that the heading, pitch, and roll sensors are working correctly by rotating, tilting, and rolling
the towfish while observing the Heading, Pitch, and Roll displays in the Lower Indicator bar in the
DISCOVER 4125 Main window.
8. Verify that the Pressure display indication is at or nearly zero. The pressure sensor can be zeroed
on deck in DISCOVER 4125 software under External Device Controls.
CAUTION! Do not tow the towfish too close to the survey vessel. Towing
in this manner can cause the towfish to be pulled in against the hull of
the ship due to the low pressure of the propeller wash and the effect of
the water flowing by the hull. In addition, sonar reflections from the hull
may be evident in the records.
CAUTION! Do not tow the towfish with the nose angled up or down.
Doing so can degrade the sonar imagery. Verify that the towfish is as level
as possible when towing it. Adjust the position of the tow arm so the
towfish is as level as possible (+5 is optimal).
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NOTE 1: For detailed towing characteristics for several tow cable lengths
and towfish speeds, refer to C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS.
1. With the survey vessel stopped or under way at up to two knots, slowly and carefully lower the
towfish into the water, well away from the propeller. Do not let the towfish strike the hull of the
survey vessel.
2. Lower the towfish to a depth of about three meters, or just below the propeller wash.
3. Click the Towfish Control tab and select the range for each frequency. This tab is shown in FIGURE
3-14.
4. Click the Bottom Track tab on the Lower Control panel. This tab is shown in FIGURE 3-18.
5. On the Bottom Track tab make the required settings to track the bottom (check the TrackBottom
and Tracking Indicator boxes) and note the towfish altitude in the Altitude display. Refer to the
DISCOVER software manual for details on setting up bottom tracking.
6. Lower the towfish such that its altitude is 10–15% of the range selection.
7. Increase the survey vessel speed to the desired survey speed and adjust the amount of cable out
such that the altitude of the towfish remains at 10–15% of the range selection.
8. If a pressure sensor is installed, verify that the Pressure display indication is correct.
2. Slowly pull in the tow cable until the towfish is just below the surface.
3. Slow the survey vessel speed to under two knots, or, if practical, put the survey vessel in neutral
while the towfish is brought on board.
4. Retrieve the towfish from the water and carefully lower it on deck.
Refer to 4.0 MAINTENANCE on for instructions on how to clean and inspect the towfish, tow cable, and
the underwater connectors after use.
4.0 MAINTENANCE
The 4125 Series Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System is ruggedly designed and built, and therefore
requires little maintenance. However, to ensure long-lasting, reliable service, some periodic maintenance
is recommended.
Maintenance on the 4125 Series Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System should be performed on a regular
basis, or as often as necessary, depending on use. However, most of the maintenance is performed after
each deployment and recovery cycle of the towfish.
To inspect and clean the towfish and the tow cable after use:
1. Wash down the towfish and the tow cable with clean, fresh water. Be sure to remove any debris
on the towfish body and tail fins.
2. Inspect the port and starboard transducer arrays, and thoroughly spray them to remove any
buildup of debris. If they exhibit any oily residue, clean them using a soft cloth, along with a mild,
non-abrasive detergent and water.
3. Inspect the tail fins for warping and replace them where necessary.
5. Dry the towfish in shade, and when dry, store it in its case.
To extend the life and increase the reliability of the connectors, apply a thin film of silicone dielectric
grease, such as Novagard G624 general purpose silicone grease or an equivalent, to the entire surface of
each male pin. A small amount of grease should also be applied to the opening of each female socket. Use
only a small amount, as packing too much grease will cause a hydraulic lock, preventing the connectors
from being properly mated.
In addition, when the tow cable connector on the towfish pulls out during recovery from a snag, it exposes
the live tow cable contacts to seawater. Immediately deactivate the system if this happens to prevent
electrolysis on the connector pins. Always check the female tow cable connector and tow fish connector
for any evidence of damager prior to rearming the towfish. If any oxidation is present, the tow cable may
have to be re-terminated.
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
This section includes instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble a towfish should internal
components need replacing. In addition, some troubleshooting procedures are included to assist in
identifying and correcting possible setup or operational problems should they occur.
WARNING! High voltages that can cause injury or death are present in
the towfish. Turn off the topside processor and disconnect the tow cable
before disassembling the towfish.
CAUTION! Opening the electronics chassis may void the user’s warranty
unless preapproved by EdgeTech. Contact EdgeTech Customer Service
before opening the chassis.
5.2.1 Disassembly
To disassemble the towfish:
2. Remove the eight screws that secure the electronics bottle section to the transducer array section
of the towfish.
5-2 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
Electronics
bottle section
Transducer
array section
Screw (8)
3. Pull the two sections apart far enough to be able to access the connectors inside.
NOTE: Separating the two halves further than needed will make re-
assembly difficult
5. Remove the two Phillips head screws from the electronics bottle. These screws are located under
the “Void if Removed” labels.
5-4 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
Figure 5-4: Removing the Phillips Head Screws from the Electronics Bottle
6. Remove the electronics chassis from the electronics bottle by pulling the electronics bottle
connector end cap straight out as shown in FIGURE 5-4.
NOTE: The use of locking sleeves attached to the connectors will aid in
removal. For bottles which are difficult to remove, contact EDGETECH
CUSTOMER SERVICE.
8. If it is desired to reconnect the tow cable connector for troubleshooting and test purposes, place
the electronics chassis alongside the transducer array of the towfish and reconnect the
connectors.
Electronics
bottle connector
end cap
Figure 5-5: Removing the Electronics Chassis from the Electronics Bottle
WARNING! With the towfish powered, high voltages that can cause injury
or death are present on the electronics chassis. Use caution when
working on the electronics chassis with the towfish powered.
5.2.2 Reassembly
Before reassembling the towfish, replace O-Rings with new ones from the accessories kit.
When installing a new O-ring, first clean the O-ring surfaces on both the housing and the end cap with a
paper towel, and then apply a light coating of silicone lubricant to the new O-ring around its entire surface
before installing it. If no scratches, nicks, or dirt are found when cleaning the O-ring, leave it installed and
apply a light coat of silicone grease only.
accessing the embedded Windows installation in the towfish itself via a remote desktop application on
the topside computer.
Furthermore, it is necessary to physically move the towfish around in different positions for the compass
within it to establish the necessary reference points. The support of at least two survey technicians, and
a rotating table (as shown in the procedure to follow) or winch for hoisting and rotating the towfish are
essential:
2. Click on the Remote Desktop icon (FIGURE 5-6) and click Connect on the splash screen (FIGURE 5-7).
4. In the remote desktop program, the embedded Windows installation in the towfish will become
accessible. Shut down the Sonar.exe application running (see FIGURE 5-9 below):
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5. On this desktop, click on the Tera Term command console icon (FIGURE 5-10). At the splash screen
(FIGURE 5-11), click OK.
6. Establish communications with the SSAHRS and verify via a serial console.
7. Stop the device and retrieve the current level 2 (factory) calibration using the following two
commands.
stop <CR>
getLevel2CompassCalibration <CR>
8. Ensure that the points are 0, the error percentage is 100.0%, the hard iron values are all 0.0, and
that the soft iron values are an identity matrix (see FIGURE 5-14).
If for some reason they are not; reset SSAHRS with the following command and then cycle power.
setLevel2CompassCalibration,factory2015,0,100.0,50.0,0,0,0,
1,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,1 <CR>
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9. Restart the SSAHRS by issuing the following command, to start compass data:
start <cr>
10. Slowly move the vehicle around in such a fashion as to position the compass in as many possible
orientations as possible for pitch, roll and heading directions.
a. UUT in neutral position : Pitch/Roll ~0 degrees, rotate device thru 360 degrees of heading
(10 times)
b. UUT in Pitch/Roll ~-90 degrees, rotate device thru 360 degrees of heading (10 times)
c. UUT in Pitch/Roll ~+90 degrees, rotate device thru 360 degrees of heading (10 times)
12. The compass solution will be displayed to the user as well as the number of points, magnitude of
the magnetic field at this location, and the fit error. If the solution is not viable the device should
be returned to streaming with the start <CR> command and steps 8 through 10 should be
repeated until the fit error is ≤ 1.0% and Points is > 100.
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a. Valid solution:
b. If the solution was acceptable, Fit Error ≤ 1.0 % record and provided product engineer
along with the vehicle type. Finally, save the data into the factory calibration (level2)
portion of the device with the following command then cycle power:
setLevel2CompassCalibrationFromCurrent, factory2015 <CR>
c. Verify Factory Compass Calibration has been set by issuing the following commands:
Stop <CR>
getLevel2CompassCalibration
13. At this point, the SSAHRS calibration is complete. Close out of remote desktop.
Figure 5-20
Figure 5-21
setDeclination <CR>
[D]: Declination angle (degrees), which is the correction between magnetic north and true
north. This value depends on geographic location.
Declination for your location can be found by going to the following website:
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag-web/#declination
Here is an example of how using this website can help you to determine your angle of
deviation:
Zipcode 02360 was inserted, then "Get & Add Lat/Lon" was selected:
The Declination Angle received was 14.47 degrees. This is the angle that will be entered
into the TeraTerm command screen.
Figure 5-24
These troubleshooting guides identify some symptoms that could occur, and present one or more possible
causes, along with the recommended corrective action for each. Perform the corrective action for any
given symptom in the order of probable causes, which generally corresponds to the degree of
troubleshooting difficulty, from the simple to the more complex.
Before proceeding with any corrective action, verify that the topside processor is plugged into an
appropriate AC or DC power source and that the processor is switched on.
NOTE: Verify that all the cables on the topside processor and the towfish
are mated and are not loose or damaged. Most causes of operational or
performance problems are a result of poor connections.
Inspect whether any part of cable was bent beyond the allowable radius. The minimum bending radius of
tow cable used with the 4125 Series Dual-frequency Side Scan Sonar System is 6 inches. The cable may
suffer damage when the cable is wound or twisted with less than this radius.
Also, do not severely twist the cable, as this may cause damage to the molded section of the cable and
connector. If the towfish becomes snagged during towing and is rotated excessively, damage to the
connector may have resulted. Test the cable before using to prevent additional damage.
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2. Short the two connector pins (or conductors if un-terminated) of the shorted pair at both ends
and measure the total resistance between the ends.
R1+R2 =_______________
4. Measure the resistance between a shorted pair on one end with an ohmmeter on the Rx1 scale.
R1+Rs =_______________
R2+Rs =_______________
6. Add the measurements in Step 4 and 5 above, subtract the measurement in Step 2, and divide
the result by 2.
Rs =_________________
R1 =_________________
R2 =_________________
The distance to the short from end #1 is the ratio of R1/(R1+R2) times the total cable length. Recheck
from end #2 which is R2/(R1+R2) times the cable length.
Before cutting the cable, double-check the same ratio of capacitance using an adjacent good conductor in
a multi-conductor cable. Capacitance may vary from conductor to conductor, depending on their
separation.
Most breaks occur around the tow cable termination, or where a previous repair has been made. A cable
break may be found or confirmed by laying out the cable and then attaching an ohmmeter across each
end of the open conductor. 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 conductor may touch,
giving a continuity reading on the meter.
CAUTION! Prior to cutting the cable for any of the above reasons, a
careful visual examination should be made for any signs of physical
damage.
With both ends disconnected, the tow cables should measure between 100 Mega-ohms and infinity
between conductors with a 500 VDC Meg ohmmeter. When using a Simpson 260 Multi-meter, all cables,
conductor-to-conductor or conductor-to-shield, should measure infinity. Any leakage on the multi-meter
indicates cable leakage.
Table 5-3: Part Numbers for Major 4125-P Topside Processor Components
CAUTION! All data will be lost upon restoring the system to factory
settings. Be sure to backup all data before preforming the procedure
below.
4. Under Please select boot device: By using up/down arrow keys, select EUFI: Corsair Voyager 3.0
000A, then press Enter.
5. Wait for Paragon Backup & Recovery 14 Home screen to appear, then click Restore icon.
7. Browse for Archive and click specific image (the file ending
with the extension “.pbf”). When Archive File Details window appears, click Next.
8. At What to restore window, click Basic MBR Hard Disk 0, click Next.
9. At Where to restore window, ensure that Basic MBR Hard Disk 0 is already selected (brown box
around it). If it is not, use up/down arrow keys to select. Click Next.
11. At the Ready to restore from the archive window, select ʘ Yes, apply the changes physically. Click
Next. Restoring will begin.
14. Re-boot and click on the Windows icon and navigate to Control Panel > System. Activate Windows
using the supplied key code on rear of laptop.
B-1
B.0 PRINTERS
Printers connect to the 4125 Rack Mount Topside Processor and 4125-P Portable Topside Processor via
an ETHERNET cable. The user-supplied computer connects to the printer via ETHERNET.
The following ETHERNET-only printers work well with the 4125 Series system:
Ocean currents will be a factor for virtually all cases in which the system is used. By following the simple
procedure below the existing plots can be used for predicting the tow fish depth when ocean currents are
present (assuming the ocean current is uniform with depth).
Ex: Tow Vessel Speed - 5kts, Ocean Current 1 kt, ->Tow Fish Relative Speed = 6 kts; Use the 6 kts
data curve in the graphs listed within
Ex: Tow Vessel Speed - 5kts, Ocean Current 1 kt, ->Tow Fish Relative Speed = 4 kts; Use the 4 kts
data curve in the graphs listed within.
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Tow Vessel
Direction
Ocean Current
Direction
-10
6 kts
5 kts
-20
4 kts
-30
3 kts
Depth (m)
-40
-50
2 kts Kevlar Tow Cable - p/n 23080,
Length - 100m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry
-60
-70
-100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
6 kts
5 kts
-20
4 kts
-30 3 kts
Depth (m)
-40
2 kts
-50 Kevlar Tow Cable - p/n 23080,
Length - 100m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry
-60
-70
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Cable Length (m)
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
5 kts
-40 4 kts
Depth (m)
-50
3 kts
-60
-90 2 kts
-100
-300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
6 kts
-30 5 kts
-40
4 kts
Depth (m)
-50
3 kts
-60
-70
-80
Kevlar Tow Cable - p/n 23080,
Length - 300m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry 2 kts
-90
-100
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Cable Length (m)
C-8 C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS
C.1.3 Config. 6: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, 23080 Cable - 100m Long
-10
6 kts
-20
5 kts
4 kts
-30
Depth (m)
-40 3 kts
-50
Kevlar Tow Cable - p/n 23080,
Length - 100m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15lbf. Wt.
-60
2 kts
-70
-100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
6 kts
-20 5 kts
4 kts
-30
Depth (m)
3 kts
-40
-50
-70
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Cable Length (m)
C.1.4 Config. 8: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, 23080 Cable - 300m Long
-20
6 kts
5 kts
-40
4 kts
Depth (m)
-60
3 kts
-80
-120
-20
6 kts
5 kts
-40
4 kts
Depth (m)
-60
3 kts
-80
-100
Kevlar Tow Cable - p/n 23080,
Length - 300m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15 lbf Wt. 2 kts
-120
C.1.5 Config. 10: 4125 + Depressor Wing, 23080 Cable - 100m Long
-10
-20
6 kts
-30 5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-40
3 kts
-50
-70
-100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-40
3 kts
-50
-70
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Cable Length (m)
C.1.6 Config. 12: 4125 + Depressor Wing, 23080 Cable - 300m Long
-20
-40 6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-60
4 kts
3 kts
-80
2 kts
-120
-300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-20
6 kts
-40
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-60
3 kts
-80
-120
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Cable Length (m)
C-12 C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS
C.1.7 Config. 14: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Depressor Wing, 23080 Cable – 100m
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
Depth (m)
5 kts
-40 4 kts
-50
3 kts
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
Depth (m)
5 kts
4 kts
-40
3 kts
-50
-70
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Cable Length (m)
C.1.8 Config. 16: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Depressor Wing, 23080 Cable – 300m
-20
-40
6 kts
5 kts
-60
Depth (m)
4 kts
-80
3 kts
-140
-300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-20
-40 6 kts
5 kts
-60
4 kts
Depth (m)
-80 3 kts
-100
-140
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Cable Length (m)
C-14 C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-40
-50
3 kts
-60
-80
-100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
6 kts
5 kts
-30
4 kts
Depth (m)
-40
3 kts
-50
-70
2 kts
-80
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Cable Length (m)
-20
-40
-60
6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-80
4 kts
-100
3 kts
-120
-140
Tow Cable - p/n A304874,
Length - 300m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry
-160
2 kts
-180
-300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-20
-40
6 kts
-60
5 kts
Depth (m)
-80
4 kts
-100
3 kts
-120
-140
Tow Cable - p/n A304874,
Length - 300m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry
-160
2 kts
-180
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Cable Length (m)
*The maximum length for this type of cable that can be used with the 4125 telemetry system is 250m.
C-16 C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS
C.1.11 Config. 22: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A304874 Cable - 100m Long
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
5 kts
Depth (m)
-40
4 kts
-50
3 kts
-60 Tow Cable - p/n A304874,
Length - 100m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15 lbf Wt.
-70
2 kts
-80
-100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
5 kts
Depth (m)
-40
4 kts
-50
3 kts
-60
-80
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Cable Length (m)
C.1.12 Config. 24: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A304874 Cable - 300m* Long
-20
-40
-60 6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-80
4 kts
-100
-120
3 kts
2 kts
-180
-300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-20
-40
6 kts
-60
5 kts
Depth (m)
-80
4 kts
-100
3 kts
-120
-140
Tow Cable - p/n A304874,
Length - 300m
-160 Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15 lbf Wt.
2 kts
-180
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Cable Length (m)
*The maximum length for this type of cable that can be used with the 4125 telemetry system is 250m.
C-18 C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS
C.1.13 Config. 26: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A304874 Cable - 100m Long
-10
-20
-30
Depth (m)
6 kts
-40
5 kts
-50
4 kts
-60
3 kts
Tow Cable - p/n A304874,
Length - 100m
-70
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
2 kts
-80
-110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
-30
6 kts
Depth (m)
-40
5 kts
-50 4 kts
-60 3 kts
Tow Cable - p/n A304874,
Length - 100m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
-70
2 kts
-80
0 20 40 60 80 100
Cable Length (m)
C.1.14 Config. 28: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A304874 Cable - 300m* Long
-20
-40
-60
6 kts
Depth (m)
-80
5 kts
-100 4 kts
-120
3 kts
Tow Cable - p/n A304874,
Length - 300m
-140
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
-160
2 kts
-180
-300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-20
-40
-60
6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-80
-100 4 kts
-120
3 kts
2 kts
-180
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Cable Length (m)
*The maximum length for this type of cable that can be used with the 4125 telemetry system is 250m.
C-20 C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS
C.1.15 Config. 30: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Dep. Wing, A304874 Cable - 100m
-20
-40 6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-60
3 kts
-80
2 kts
-120
-110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-20
6 kts
-40
5 kts
4 kts
Depth (m)
-60
3 kts
-80
2 kts
-120
0 20 40 60 80 100
Cable Length (m)
C.1.16 Config. 32: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight + Dep. Wing, A304874 Cable -
300m*
-20
-40
-60
6 kts
-80
5 kts
Depth (m)
-100
4 kts
-120
-140 3 kts
Tow Cable - p/n A304874,
Length - 300m
-160 Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
+ 15 lbf Wt.
-180
2 kts
-200
-20
-40
-60
6 kts
-80
5 kts
Depth (m)
-100
4 kts
-120
3 kts
-140
-200
*The maximum length for this type of cable that can be used with the 4125 telemetry system is 250m.
C-22 C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS
-10
-20
6 kts
-30 5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-40
-50 3 kts
-60
Tow Cable - p/n A320327,
Length - 100m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry
-70
2 kts
-80
-110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
6 kts
5 kts
-30
Depth (m)
4 kts
-40
3 kts
-50
-80
0 20 40 60 80 100
Cable Length (m)
-50
6 kts
-100
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
2 kts
-400 -350 -300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-50
6 kts
5 kts
-100
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
2 kts
C.1.19 Config. 39: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A320327 Cable - 100m Long
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
5 kts
Depth (m)
-40
4 kts
-50
3 kts
-60
-80
2 kts
-90
-110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
5 kts
Depth (m)
-40
4 kts
-50
3 kts
-60
-90
0 20 40 60 80 100
Cable Length (m)
C.1.20 Config. 42: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A320327 Cable - 400m Long
-50
6 kts
-100
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
Tow Cable - p/n A320327,
Length - 400m
-200 Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15 lbf Wt.
2 kts
-250
-400 -350 -300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-50
6 kts
-100 5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
2 kts
-250
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Cable Length (m)
C-26 C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS
C.1.21 Config. 44: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A320327 Cable - 100m Long
-10
-20
-30
6 kts
Depth (m)
-40
5 kts
-50 4 kts
-60 3 kts
Tow Cable - p/n A320327,
Length - 100m
-70
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
2 kts
-80
-90
-110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
-30
6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-40
4 kts
-50
3 kts
-60
-90
0 20 40 60 80 100
Cable Length (m)
C.1.22 Config. 47: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A320327 Cable - 400m Long
-50
6 kts
-100
Depth (m)
5 kts
4 kts
-150
2 kts
-250
-400 -350 -300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-50
6 kts
-100
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
2 kts
-250
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Cable Length (m)
C-28 C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS
C.1.23 Config. 49: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Dep. Wing, A320327 Cable – 100m
-10
-20
-30
6 kts
Depth (m)
-40
5 kts
-50
4 kts
-60
3 kts
Tow Cable - p/n A320327,
-70
Length - 100m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
+ 15lbf Wt.
-80
2 kts
-90
-110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
-30
6 kts
Depth (m)
-40
5 kts
-50 4 kts
-60
3 kts
-90
0 20 40 60 80 100
Cable Length (m)
C.1.24 Config. 52: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Dep. Wing, A320327 Cable - 400m
-50
-100 6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
-250 2 kts
-400 -350 -300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-50
6 kts
-100
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
2 kts
-250
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
5 kts
4 kts
Depth (m)
-40
-50 3 kts
-60
-80
-90
-110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
6 kts
-30 5 kts
4 kts
Depth (m)
-40
3 kts
-50
-60
-80
-90
0 20 40 60 80 100
Cable Length (m)
-50
6 kts
-100
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
-250 2 kts
-50
6 kts
-100
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
2 kts
-250
-50
-100
6 kts
-150
5 kts
Depth (m)
-200 4 kts
-250
3 kts
-350
2 kts
-50
-100
6 kts
-150 5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-200
-250
3 kts
-350 2 kts
C.1.28 Config. 61: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A302799 Cable - 100m Long
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
5 kts
Depth (m)
-40
4 kts
-50
3 kts
-60
Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
Length - 100m
-70 Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15 lbf Wt.
2 kts
-80
-90
-110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
6 kts
-30
5 kts
4 kts
Depth (m)
-40
-50
3 kts
-60
-70
-90
0 20 40 60 80 100
Cable Length (m)
C-34 C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS
C.1.29 Config. 64: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A302799 Cable - 400m Long
-50
6 kts
-100
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
-200
Length - 400m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + 15 lbf Wt.
-250
2 kts
-50
6 kts
-100 5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
-200
C.1.30 Config. 66: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight, A302799 Cable - 600m Long
-50
-100
6 kts
-150
5 kts
Depth (m)
-200 4 kts
-250
3 kts
-350
2 kts
-600 -500 -400 -300 -200 -100 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-50
-100
6 kts
-150 5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-200
-250
3 kts
C.1.31 Config. 68: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A302799 Cable - 100m Long
-10
-20
-30
6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-40
4 kts
-50
3 kts
-60
Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
Length - 100m
-70 Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
2 kts
-80
-90
-110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
-30 6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-40
4 kts
-50
3 kts
-60
-70
Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
2 kts
Length - 100m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
-80
-90
0 20 40 60 80 100
Cable Length (m)
C.1.32 Config. 71: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A302799 Cable - 400m Long
-50
-100 6 kts
Depth (m)
5 kts
4 kts
-150
3 kts
Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
-200
Length - 400m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
-250 2 kts
-400 -350 -300 -250 -200 -150 -100 -50 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-50
-100 6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
-200
Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
Length - 400m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
2 kts
-250
C.1.33 Config. 73: 4125 + Depressor Wing, A302799 Cable - 600m Long
-50
-100
-150
6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-200
4 kts
-250
3 kts
Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
-300 Length - 600m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
-350
2 kts
-50
-100
-150 6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-200
4 kts
-250
3 kts
-300
Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
Length - 600m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
-350
2 kts
C.1.34 Config. 75: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Dep. Wing, A302799 Cable – 100m
-10
-20
-30
6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-40
4 kts
-50
3 kts
-60
-90
-110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-10
-20
-30
6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-40
4 kts
-50
3 kts
-60
-70
Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
Length - 100m 2 kts
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
-80
+ 15 lbf Wt.
-90
0 20 40 60 80 100
Cable Length (m)
C-40 C.0 TOWING CHARACTERISTICS
C.1.35 Config. 78: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Wt. + Dep. Wing, A302799 Cable - 400m
-50
-100 6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
-200 Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
Length - 400m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
+ 15 lbf Wt.
-250
2 kts
-50
6 kts
-100
5 kts
Depth (m)
4 kts
-150
3 kts
-200
C.1.36 Config. 80: 4125 + 15 lb. Keel Weight + Dep. Wing, A302799 Cable - 600m
-50
-100
6 kts
-150
Depth (m)
5 kts
-200
4 kts
-250
3 kts
Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
-300 Length - 600m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
+ 15 lbf Wt.
-350
2 kts
-600 -500 -400 -300 -200 -100 0
Position Aft of Tow Vessel (m)
-50
-100
-150 6 kts
5 kts
Depth (m)
-200
4 kts
-250
3 kts
-300
Tow Cable - p/n A302799,
Length - 600m
Tow Fish - 4125 Telemetry + Depressor
-350 + 15 lbf Wt.
2 kts