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Disclaimer
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Warranty
iXSea provides a standard warranty of one (1) year covering this product against any defect in materials or manufacture. The warranty starts from the date of shipment of the product from iXSeas manufacturing premises to customers location and its duration is indicated in the certificate of warranty delivered with the product. In the event that a defect in materials or manufacture becomes obvious during the stipulated warranty period, iXSea will undertake, at its sole discretion, either to repair the defective product, bearing the cost of all parts and labor, or to replace it with an identical product. In order to avail itself of this warranty, Customer must notify iXSea of the defect before expiry of the warranty period and take all steps necessary to enable iXSea to proceed. Customer shall be responsible for the packaging and the shipment of the defective product to the repair center notified by iXSea, the cost of such shipment being borne by Customer. iXSea agrees to bear the cost of return freight, based on CPT (Cost Paid To) Customers airport location, import tax-free. This warranty shall not be construed as covering defects, malfunctions or damages caused by improper use or inadequate maintenance of the product. Under no circumstances shall iXSea be due to provide repair or replacement under this warranty in order a) to repair damage caused by work done by any person not representing iXSea for the installation, repair or maintenance of the product ; b) to repair damage caused by improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, and specifically, the opening of the housing of the equipment under warranty shall cause the warranty to be automatically cancelled ; c) to maintain any product that has been modified or integrated into a larger configuration, if such modification or integration increases the duration or difficulty of the maintenance of said product. This warranty covers the product hereunder and is provided by iXSea in place of all and any other warranty whether expressed or implied. iXSea does not guarantee the suitability of the product under warranty for sale or any specific use. iXSeas liability is limited to the repair or replacement of defective products, this being the sole remedy open to Customer in the event the warranty becomes applicable. iXSea cannot be held liable for indirect, special, subsequent or consequential damage, irrespective of whether iXSea has or has not received prior notification of the risk of occurrence of such damage.

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Text Usage
bold Bold text is used for items you must select or click in the software. It is also used for the field names used into the dialog box. Courier Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the keyboard, the proper names of disk Drives, paths, directories, programs, functions, filenames and extensions. italic Italic text is the result of an action in the procedures.

Icons
The Note icon indicates that the following information is of interest to the operator and should be read.

THE CAUTION ICON INDICATES THAT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ TO FORBID
OR PREVENT PRODUCT DAMAGE.

THE WARNING ICON INDICATES THAT POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT
FROM FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROVIDED RECOMMENDATION.

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Overview of the MT912S User Manual

This document is the User Manual for MT912S Mini Transponders. It must be read and understood prior to using MT912S. The manufacturer shall in no case be held liable for any application or use that does not comply with the stipulations in this manual. The MT912S User Manual is divided into five parts: Part 1: Introduction This section gives a general overview of the MT912S and describes the architecture of the system. Part 2: Installing the MT912S This section helps you to install the MT912S. Part 3: Operating the MT912S This part describes the deployment and the operation of the MT912S in the simplest mode. Part 4: MMI Configuration Software This part describes the MT912S configuration software designed for the configuration of the transponder. Part 5: Maintenance This part lists all the maintenance operations that you can apply on the MT912S. The abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual are listed hereafter. A Table of Contents is available in the following pages to allow a quick access to dedicated information.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

AUV CIF GAPS IIF IRF LBL MMI ROV RT TBD

Automated Unmanned Vehicle Common Interrogation Frequency Global Acoustic Positioning System Individual Interrogation Frequency Individual Response Frequency Long Base Line Man Machine Interface Remote Operated Vehicle Release Transponder To Be Defined

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Table of Contents
I I.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................1 MT912S Overview....................................................................................................................1

I.2 Acoustic Specifications .........................................................................................................3 I.2.1 Responder Mode Specifications ..........................................................................................4 I.2.2 I.2.3 I.3 Transponder Mode Specifications .......................................................................................5 Transmitter Module ..............................................................................................................6 Mechanical Specifications .....................................................................................................7

I.4 Electrical Specifications .........................................................................................................8 I.4.1 Batteries ...............................................................................................................................8 I.4.2 I.4.3 I.4.4 I.4.5 I.4.6 I.4.7 Autonomy .............................................................................................................................8 External Power Supply.........................................................................................................8 Electronic and Mechanical Ground ......................................................................................9 Input / Output Port................................................................................................................9 Remote Acoustic Head (Option) ........................................................................................10 MT912S Cable Adaptor for Charging and Configuration ...................................................11

II INSTALLING THE MT912S..............................................................................................................12 II.1 II.2 II.3 II.4 Verification of MT912S Pack Contents ...............................................................................12 Quick Start .............................................................................................................................12 Storing ....................................................................................................................................13 Floating Collar .......................................................................................................................13

III OPERATING THE MT912S .............................................................................................................14 III.1 Operational Modes ................................................................................................................14 III.2 Getting Started with the MT912S .........................................................................................15 III.2.1 Checking the Pressure Relief Valve ..................................................................................15 III.2.2 III.2.3 III.2.4 III.2.5 Charging the MT912S ........................................................................................................15 Setting Up the Parameters of the MT912S ........................................................................15 Switching ON the MT912S ................................................................................................16 Testing the MT912S...........................................................................................................16

III.3 Mounting Recommendations...............................................................................................17 III.4 Recovering the MT912S .......................................................................................................18 IV MMI CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE..................................................................................................19 IV.1 Installing the MT912S MMI Software on the PC .................................................................19 IV.2 Connecting the Different Elements .....................................................................................19 IV.2.1 Using the USB Port of the PC ............................................................................................19 IV.2.2 Using the RS232 Port of the PC ........................................................................................20

IV.3 MMI Overview ........................................................................................................................21 IV.4 List of the MT912S Configuration Parameters ...................................................................23

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IV.5 Configuring the MT912S....................................................................................................... 24 IV.5.1 Setting the Communication Port ........................................................................................ 24 IV.5.2 IV.5.3 IV.5.4 IV.5.5 IV.5.6 IV.5.7 IV.5.8 IV.5.9 Loading, Saving a Configuration from a Disk .................................................................... 25 Resetting the Configuration ............................................................................................... 26 Selecting the Reply Codes & Transponder Interrogation Channel.................................... 26 Configuring the Acoustic Transmit Level ........................................................................... 27 Configuring the Blanking Time and Turn Around Time ..................................................... 27 Computing Statistics ..........................................................................................................28 Saving the Configuration to the Beacon ............................................................................ 28 Using the Command Utility Tool ........................................................................................ 28

IV.5.9.1 Displaying the Current Voltage .......................................................................................... 29 IV.5.9.2 Displaying the Current Pressure (Optional) ....................................................................... 29 V MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................................................30 CUSTOMER SUPPORT .......................................................................................................................... 35 CONTACT IXSEA ................................................................................................................................. 36 APPENDICES ....................................................................................................................................... 37 A. B. B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6 B.7 Principle of Fast Charging MT9x2 Transponders .............................................................. 37 Mechanical Drawings ...........................................................................................................38 Technical Label .................................................................................................................. 38 References......................................................................................................................... 38 Transducer PET 962S (P/N 940 0067) .............................................................................. 39 Cable for Remote Transducer (SUBCONN Connectors) .................................................. 40 Responder Cable for MT912 ............................................................................................. 41 Mechanical Drawing of MT912S-R .................................................................................... 42 Mechanical Drawing of MT912S R / HD ......................................................................... 44

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INTRODUCTION
The MT912S Series acoustic Transponder/Responder are designed primarily for use with GAPS underwater positioning system to track ROVs, tow fish and other subsea targets in water depths up to 1,000 m. Compact and rugged MT912S uses iXSea wide spectrum MFSK technology. The MT912S can be interrogated by acoustic link through water (transponder mode) or via cable (responder mode). It is powered from its own internal rechargeable NiMH battery or an external supply.

THE RULES WHICH APPLY FOR THE CHARGING OF THE TRANSPONDER MUST BE STRICTLY
OBSERVED.

I.1

MT912S Overview
Two versions of the MT912S exist. They are listed in the Table 1. The integral version is illustrated in Figure 1.
Table 1 MT912S Versions

Name

Definition Standard version fitted with an integral transducer and an end cap

MT912S R

Micro SUBCONN socket 8-point connector for main external power supply, internal power supply for safety positioning, responder mode with automatic switch to transponder mode

MT912S R / HD OIGAPS-Beacon S - Mk2

MT912S-HD-R fitted with a remote transducer connected to the main body by a 3 m long cable

Upon customer request, the MT912S can be equipped of a floating collar providing positive buoyancy to the transponder. See section II.4.

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Figure 1 - MT912S R with integral transducer

Figure 2 - MT912S R / HD with remote transducer

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I.2

Acoustic Specifications
The MT912S transponder/responder features are: Sound pressure level: 188 dB ref. 1Pa at 1m (other levels 191 dB or 185 dB) Acoustic Transmit Pulse: M-FSK Four separate interrogation frequencies (1 among 4 field software selectable)

Trigger Mode

The MT912S receives an electric trigger or an acoustic interrogation pulse respectively in responder mode (see section I.2.1) or in transponder mode (see section I.2.2). The MT912S returns an acoustic signal that is received and processed by the hydrophone / acoustic positioning system (see section I.2.3). The reply is a M-FSK wide spectrum pulse that can be: One of the 10 response codes listed from 0 to 9 Increasing FM chirp: from 21.739 kHz to 30,303 kHz = code 22 Decreasing FM chirp: from 30.303 kHz to 21,739 kHz = code 23

Inhibition

After receiving a responder trigger pulse, the transponder mode is locked to DISABLE state for about 25 seconds. After that, the MT912S returns automatically to ENABLE state that allows the detection of an acoustic interrogation. In addition, after receiving an electrical (responder) pulse or an acoustic (transponder) interrogation pulse, the MT912S is inhibited for a field programmable blanking time to prevent: Multiple interrogations due to noise or multipath in transponder mode Bounces or too high-rate trigger signal in responder mode

Multi Targets

A MMI allows you to set up the parameters. Among them, you can select one interrogation frequency among the four available frequencies. Four different interrogation frequencies allow the simultaneous positioning of four targets.

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I.2.1

RESPONDER MODE SPECIFICATIONS

The specifications of the responder mode are as follows: Input triggering signal: opto-isolated logic signal (Insulation voltage: 5,300 V) Electrical level: differential input 5 V nominal (4 V to 25 V) With Standard mode, active on high level state OR with Fast mode, active on rising edge of positive pulse Pulse duration: 10 ms

Figure 3 - Responder input

Default setting for JP2: OFF (to provide full isolated responder input) Turn-around time If Standard mode selected: Field programmable from 20 ms to 200 ms by 5 ms step If Fast mode selected: fixed, 1.5 ms Jitter < 30 s Blanking time Field programmable from 0.8 to 10 s in 0.1 s step

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I.2.2

TRANSPONDER MODE SPECIFICATIONS

At power ON of the MT912S unit, both responder and transponder modes are activated. However, upon receipt of a responder trigger pulse, the transponder mode is automatically locked (DISABLE) for 25 seconds (no trigger detection possible). After this 25 s period of time without responder synchronization, the MT912S turns the transponder mode status to ENABLE and the MT912S unit is able to recognize an acoustic interrogation. After each acoustic emission (transponder or responder mode), the beacon inhibits itself (the inhibition time can be set up) to avoid all multiple acoustic reflections of the trigger. See Figure 4.

Figure 4 Time diagram Maximum Noise Level NIS = 65 dB/ Tonal interrogation pulse length: 10 ms Four independent receiving channels 19.5 kHz, 20 kHz, 20.5 kHz, 21 kHz (factory set) selectable from the software Detection Bandwidth 280 Hz (+/- 100 Hz) Minimum Detection Signal (MDS): 90 +/-5 dB re. 1Pa Turn-around time: configured with the MMI software If Standard mode selected: from 20 ms to 200 ms in 5 ms step If Fast mode selected: 10.8 ms fixed Jitter 200 s Blanking time after acoustic trigger (same as responder mode): field programmable from 0.8 to 10 s in 0.1 s step

Hz in 18.5 30 kHz frequency band

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I.2.3

TRANSMITTER MODULE
Upon responder or transponder interrogations, the MT912S replies by transmitting an acoustic pulse with the following characteristics: Sound level field programmable via the MMI software Low: 185 4 dB ref. 1Pa @ 1 m Medium: 188 4 dB dB ref. 1 Pa @ 1 m (Factory set) High: 191 4 dB ref. 1 Pa @ 1 m Radiating pattern: 180 (Hemispherical), - 0 dB, + 6 dB Acoustic pulse: M-FSK Wideband spread spectrum coded signal Central frequency: 26 kHz Pulse length: 10.200 ms for code 0 to 9 & 10.508 for codes 22 & 23 Spectral bandwidth of MFSK pulse: 8.6 kHz 12 MFSK coded signals available: code from 0 to 9 and 22 or 23 (field selectable)

Codes 0 to 9

The codes are chosen from Costas series. They are made of 10 elementary signals. The list of 10 signals that compose the family insures optimum characteristics in terms of auto and cross-correlation. Phases are contiguous when switching from one elementary signal to the next.

Codes 22, 23

The signal that is transmitted by the beacon is frequency modulated according to a linear FM sweep code (MFSK code 22 or MFSK code 23). The signal consists of 14 elementary signals S(i) transmitted consecutively. Phases are contiguous when switching from one elementary signal to the next. The code 22 corresponds to a code increasing in frequency, the code 23 to a decreasing frequency. IN SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-BEACON MODE: CODES 22 AND 23 ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CODES 0
TO 9.

IT IS RECOMMENDED TO PROCEED WITH THE MEDIUM (188 DB, FACTORY SET) TRANSMIT SOUND
LEVEL IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE LIFETIME OF THE TRANSDUCER HEAD. HIGH LEVEL (191 DB) MAY JEOPARDIZE THE TRANSDUCER INTEGRITY OVER THE TIME, PARTICULARLY WHEN TRANSMITTING IN THE AIR.

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I.3

Mechanical Specifications
The MT912S environmental and mechanical specifications are listed in Table 2, Table 3. The characteristics of the remote transducer are detailed in Table 4. Table 2 Environmental

Operational Depth Rating Operating Temperature Storage Temperature

1,000 m - 5 to + 40 C - 20 to + 50 C Table 3 Mechanical

Length

MT912S R MT912S HD - R

340 mm without the connector, 368 mm with connector 288 mm without the connector, 336 mm with connector 91 mm 3.9 kg in the air, 2.0 kg in the water (MT912S R) Stainless Steel 316L, Polyurethane, Hypalon Nitric Passivation Screw with CHC M4 head, 10 mm in Stainless Steel A4 SUBCONN 8 points (MCBH8F), I/O port for beacon configuration, power supply and responder trigger Pressure relief vent, internal overpressure threshold 1 bar 20 % above external pressure

Diameter Weight Material Treatment/completion Closure Lower cap connector (MT912S-R, MT912S-HDR)

Upper cap connector (MT912S-HD-R only)

SUBCONN 3 points (MCBH3F), connection to the remote transducer (3 m long standard cable)

Table 4 PET962E (p/n 9400067) remote transducer Diameter Length Cable Length Maximum Depth Electrical interface bulkhead connector OCV (Sh) TVR (Sv) Directivity diagram 91 mm 124 mm with connector 3m 6,000 m SUBCONN MCBH3M -189 dB ref. 1 V / 1 Pa @ 20 kHz 131 dB ref. 1 Pa / 1 V @ 1 m @ 26 kHz Hemispherical

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I.4
I.4.1

Electrical Specifications
BATTERIES
The MT912S is equipped with NiMH rechargeable batteries 7.2 V, 7600 mAh minimum. The charger is installed inside the MT912S pressure housing. A specific power supply and cable are provided with the MT912S to charge the battery pack. Please check the storing recommendations in section II.3. The principle of fast charging process is described in Appendix A. The power consumption of MT912 Unit in quiescent state is about 1.6 mA @ 7.5 V. The energy required per transmit pulse is about 1.7 Joule (@SPL=188 dB re.1Pa at 1m).

I.4.2

AUTONOMY
The fully charged battery pack offers a standby listening period of 4 to 5 months (depending on temperature conditions) or a number of transmit pulses depending of the transmitted level, as shown in Table 5. Table 5 Autonomy versus sound level and temperature SPL in dB rf. 1Pa at 1m (5 s between pulses) 185 dB Temperature (Celsius) 7.2 V NiMH, 7,600 mAh 20C 188 dB (default) 0C 20C 191 dB 20C

160,000 TBD

100,000 45,000

I.4.3

EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY

The external power supply is used to charge the internal battery pack or to operate the beacon over long period of time. Table 6 Electrical specifications External Power Consumption 15 to 30 VDC, 36 W Average 11 to 13 W peak after acoustic transmission 80 to 200 mW quiescent 30 W while charging battery If the external power supply disappears or is switched off, the internal battery pack automatically powers up the MT912 unit, providing jumper between pins 1 and 5 of the connector remains installed.

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I.4.4

ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL GROUND

Electronic and Mechanical ground are separated. A 1.5 nF 2,000 V capacitor provides a full isolation in DC current. See Figure 5.

Figure 5 Remote transducer wiring

I.4.5

INPUT / OUTPUT PORT

The MT912S is fitted with an 8-pin MCBH8F SUBCONN female bulkhead connector with pin-out as displayed in Table 7.
Table 7 MCBH8F SUBCONN wiring

Pin # 1 2

RS232 port Ground External Power Supply 15 to 30 VDC (Vext)

3 4 5 6 7 8

(-) Responder (+) Responder ON / OFF TX_RS232 RX_RS232 NC Front View

The matching in-line plug is referenced MCIL8-M from SUBCONN. A pigtail responder cable p/n 9300218 is supplied with each MT912 unit. The new version of the transponder has a RS232 port and are equipped with a ring which is not red (generally blue). The older version with a red ring have a USB port.

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An ON-OFF switch plug is supplied to operate the MT912S unit for a stand-alone application. When the operator is using an external power supply, it is compulsory to connect the pin 1 to the pin 5 to switch the beacon on. The I/O port (RS232 Interface) is used for modifying the configuration of the MT912S. For charging the internal battery pack and setting-up the MT912 configuration, iXSea is supplying a specific cable adaptor when using a PC-computer fitted with an USB port: MT912 Type of Communication RS232 Reference of Cable Adaptor to be used 4452320 (Grey housing)

I.4.6

REMOTE ACOUSTIC HEAD (OPTION)

In order to make easier the installation of the MT912S series on the underwater vehicle, it is possible to split the transducer head from the beacon main housing. When configured to operate with the PET962S remote transducer head (p/n 9400067), the MT912S is equipped with an end-cap featuring a female MCBH3F bulkhead connector instead of the standard integral transducer. The pin-out of the transducer port connector is displayed in Table 8. The PET962/MT912 interconnect cable is referenced p/n 9300212.
Table 8 - SUBCONN MCBH3F wiring

Pin # 1 2 3

Description Transducer Hot point Shield Transducer Cold point Front View

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I.4.7

MT912S CABLE ADAPTOR FOR CHARGING AND CONFIGURATION

Aim

The MT912S cable adaptor Provide the external power supply for battery charging Set-up the beacon parameters (edited from the MMI on the PC)

Terminations

The MT912S adaptor is fitted (see Figure 6) on its two terminations with: 8-pin MCIL8M SUBCONN inline plug to connect the I/O port connector of the MT912S unit for responder & external supply Connection box comprising: Female type B USB plug for the interface with the computer (an adaptor USB A USB B is also delivered) Power supply connector USB hub 2.0 (see Figure 7) used in order to protect the PC

Figure 6 MT912S cable and plugs

Figure 7 USB 2.0 hub

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II II.1

INSTALLING THE MT912S Verification of MT912S Pack Contents

ON RECEIPT OF THE EQUIPMENT IN ITS SHIPPING CONTAINER, ITS OVERALL CONDITION SHOULD BE
CHECKED FOR SIGNS OF DAMAGE THAT MIGHT HAVE DAMAGED THE CONTENT. REPORT SUCH DAMAGE TO THE CARRIER AND TO IXSEA. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT THE INSURANCE COMPANY IN CASE OF ANY DAMAGE.

You have just received your equipment in a wooden transit case. Before starting the installation, we recommend to check the contents of the pack and the equipment immediately on receipt of your MT912S System. Specifically, you should check that all items are present on delivery and that none has sustained any damage. For that, you find a packing-list detailing all the shipped items in the shipping case. This packing list had been completed and checked for by iXSea shortly before shipment.

II.2

Quick Start
TO AVOID DESTRUCTIVE ELECTRICAL SHOCK ON THE TRANSDUCER, DO NOT MAKE THE BEACON CONTINOUSLY TRANSMIT ACOUSTICALLY IN THE AIR.

Procedure

Step
1.

Action Charge the battery. See section III.2.2. The MT912S series GAPS beacon is shipped with its internal battery charged but it is recommended to have the battery pack fully charged before operation.

2.

Check with the build sheet that the default configuration is suitable for your application. If not, set-up the new parameters of the MT912S Transponder/Responder with the MMI configuration. See section IV.

3.

Set the ON/OFF terminal plug on the external connector of the beacon. MT912S is ON and the unit transmits an acoustic pulse once the power-up steps are safely completed. If there is still no acoustic transmission, remove the terminal plug, wait for 3 s and repeat the step 3.

4.

Interrogate the MT912S unit in transponder mode by sending a signal (acoustic or electrical with a wire loop around the transducer using capacitance coupling) with a frequency generator at the selected receiving channel. Listen to the MF-FSK acoustic reply pulse transmitted by the unit. MT912S is ready for deployment.
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Step
5. 6. 7.

Action Deploy the MT912S. See section III.3. At the end of the operations, recover the MT912S unit. See section III.4. End of procedure.

II.3

Storing
Store the MT912S in its original box (see Figure 8) during long and short-term storages. FOR LONG TERM STORAGE, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHARGE THE INTERNAL BATTERY PACK FROM
THE MT912S UNIT.

Locations where temperature ranges between +10C and +30C are suitable for long-term storage. The reason is that long-term storage may accelerate the battery self-discharge and then lead to the deactivation of reactants. After a long-term storage, at the first battery charging, the deactivation of reactants may lead to an increased battery voltage and a decreased battery capacity. Repeat several cycles of charge and discharge in order to restore the original performances of the batteries.

Figure 8 MT912S wooden storage box

II.4

Floating Collar
When the MT912S is to be deployed on the sea bottom, it is advisable to use a buoyancy package to keep it vertical. iXSea proposes a floating collar consisting of two half shells placed around the transponder housing and fastened by means of bolts and nuts. Protective eyes are fitted at bottom and top of the floating collar.

Figure 9 Example of transponder with its floating collar

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III

OPERATING THE MT912S

TO AVOID DESTRUCTIVE ELECTRICAL SHOCK ON THE TRANSDUCER, DO NOT CONTINUOUSLY
TRANSMIT ACOUSTICALLY IN THE AIR.

USE BY DEFAULT THE 188 DB TRANSMIT POWER RATHER THAN THE 191 DB TO PRESERVE THE
INTEGRITY OF THE TRANSDUCER.

THE MT912S TRANSPONDER IS EQUIPPED OF NIMH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

III.1

Operational Modes
The MT912S series unit is can be operated in transponder or responder mode and may be powered either from internal rechargeable battery pack or from external power supply: Transponder mode, triggered by an acoustic signal Responder mode, synchronized by an electrical signal via the external connector Both modes are described in detail at sections I.2.1 and I.2.2. The responder mode is recommended when the beacon is mounted in noisy acoustic environment and/or whenever an electrical trigger signal is available via an umbilical from the ships GAPS Surface System. The different MT912S operating states are listed in Table 9.
Table 9 Description of the different states

Function or Mode OFF ON

Description The SUBCONN terminal plug is removed, the power supply is OFF. The SUBCONN terminal plug is in place, the power supply is ON and the unit transmits an acoustic pulse once the power-up steps are safely completed. The pulse transmission is synchronized with the reception of the trigger frequency. The beacon transmits a MFSK pulse of code 0 to 9, 22 or 23 after the turnaround

Transponder Mode

time. The interrogate signal is a 10 ms tonal pulse. Only the acoustic frequency corresponding to F1/19.5 kHz (respectively F2/20.0 kHz or F3/20.5 kHz or F4/21.0 kHz) allows interrogating the MT912S in transponder mode. In this mode, the emission of a pulse is synchronized with the reception of an

Responder Mode

electric signal via the 8-points SUBCONN connector. The trigger made of a logic active and positive signal 0 - 5 V allows the emission of a programmed pulse (code 0 to 9, 22 or 23).

CRF1, CRF2 Reply Codes Interaction Responder / Transponder Optional Pressure Measurement

Acoustic M-FSK Signal, wide spectrum bandwidth transmitted by the beacon CRF1 in responder mode / CRF2 in Transponder mode. Each electric trigger inhibits the transponder mode a 25 s period of time. Provisional. Upon reception of the interrogation signal, two acoustic CRF replies are transmitted through the water channel.
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III.2

Getting Started with the MT912S

In this section, you follow a series of basic procedures that you have to go through in order to put the MT912S transponder into service.

III.2.1

CHECKING THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

Make sure the pressure relief vent is in closed position and flush with the bottom end-cap. If not it could indicate a pressure issue during previous operations. The unit should not be deployed and must be investigated by qualified service personnel. For safety reasons, the relief valve vents when the internal pressure of the housing is 1 bar 20 % greater than the external pressure.

III.2.2

CHARGING THE MT912S

It is recommended to fully charge the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries of the MT912S before putting them into service, to avoid wasting time if the battery becomes discharged before the end of the in-water operations. Charging procedure is described in the section V and could last up to 4 hours.

III.2.3

SETTING UP THE PARAMETERS OF THE MT912S

The MT912S unit is fully field-programmable. This is achieved by using the MMI configuration software. The programmable parameters to set are as following: Responder reply acoustic pulse (1 among 12 MFSK wide spectrum codes) Transponder interrogate channel (1 among 4 tonal interrogate channels) Transponder reply acoustic pulse (1 among 12 MFSK wide spectrum codes) Acoustic transmit power level Turn-around time (Standard mode or Fast mode) Blanking time Refer to section IV for the MT912S configuration with the MMI software The MT912S beacon is supplied, by default, with a plastic blue colored (except red) sleeve mounted around the bottom end cap of the housing.

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III.2.4

SWITCHING ON THE MT912S

In order to switch ON the MT912S unit, the external 8-way SUBCONN external connector must be covered while the transponder is submerged: Either by the ON/OFF terminal plug with locking sleeve supplied with each transponder Or by the in-line plug of an external cable (responder or power cable) with an appropriate ON-OFF wiring (Pin 1 and Pin 5 must be connected together to switch ON the unit) The MT912 unit transmits an acoustic pulse once the power-up steps are safely completed. If there is no acoustic transmission, remove the terminal plug, wait for 3 s and re-plug it. When operating in responder mode or from an external power supply, a SUBCONN MCIL8M connector with an appropriate wiring must be used to cover the MT912S bulkhead connector. The responder inputs must be connected to the trigger signal from the GAPS system via the umbilical.

III.2.5

TESTING THE MT912S

A built-in test with the MT912S is available. The unit transmits an acoustic pulse once the unit is switched ON and power-up steps are safely completed.

End of Storage

After a long period of storage, the internal storage capacitor associated to the acoustic power amplifier can be fully discharged and the acoustic power level transmitted may be very low and inaudible. If it is the case, switch OFF the unit, wait for 3 s and repeat the switch ON operation.

Responder Mode Test

Responder mode can be tested by switching on the unit and sending a 10 ms wide and positive 5 V pulse on the responder input. The MT912S transmits then a CRF acoustic pulse.

Transponder Mode Test

Test the transponder mode by interrogating the unit at one of the tonal frequencies (19.5, 20, 20.5 or 21 kHz). One can use a frequency generator to send an interrogation signal (acoustic or electrical with a wire loop around the transducer using capacitance coupling). MT912 should transmit an acoustic pulse if the frequency of the interrogation pulse matches the receiving channel set for the MT912S unit.

Emergency Power Supply

Test also the emergency power supply mode. If external power supply is switched OFF, the MT912S should revert to the internal battery supply and continue to reply either in responder mode or transponder mode.

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III.3

Mounting Recommendations
MT912S UNIT IS FITTED WITH A POLYURETHANE CAGE FOR PROTECTING THE ACOUSTIC
TRANSDUCER. DO NOT USE THIS CAGE TO SECURE OR HOOK UP THE MT912S UNIT BY RUNNING A ROPE THROUGH THE HOLES OF THE PROTECTIVE CAGE. THE CAGE IS NOT DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND SUCH TENSION.

Transducer Position

When fitted on an underwater vehicle or structure, the unit must be mounted with the transducer in an upright position and there must be a clear line of sight between the MT912S acoustic head and the GAPS antenna installed on the surface vessel. The transducer must be located above the level of super-structure and any syntactic foam buoyancy.

Fastening

Use a hose clamp, rubber protection and jubilee clips to secure the MT912S unit. It is also recommended to avoid transmitting the mechanical vibrations of the vehicle/structure to the body of the acoustic head: With an integral transducer version of the MT912S, use a rubber protection around the MT9xx tube housing. With a remote transducer version of the MT912S, it is recommended to mount the PET962 remote transducer on the vehicle structure by means of a fiber plate with no mechanical bypass between the body of remote head and the vehicle structure.

Connections

For connections to the MT912S Transponder / Responder refer to rules given in section III.2.4 and external connector pin-out (see section I.4.5).

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III.4

Recovering the MT912S

If the unit is operational, it should not require any attention apart washing and charging and should therefore not be dismantled. Proceed as follows:

Procedure

Step
1. 2. 3.

Action Recover the unit on the ships deck. Remove the plug from the MT912S external connector to switch OFF the unit. Wash and clean the pressure housing with fresh water to remove salt, sand or silt especially around the connectors. See section V (procedure PM01).

4. 5.

Recharge the internal batteries and then store the unit. See section V (procedure PM02). End of procedure.

From time to time, it is recommended to soak the unit in fresh water for a long period of time (say 24H) in order to dissolve salt and to diffuse from hard to reach areas such as crevices / grooves around O-rings and between the mating parts.

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IV IV.1

MMI CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE Installing the MT912S MMI Software on the PC

A MMI piece of software is supplied with each MT912S beacon to assist with its configuration. The program is stored on a CDROM and run on a PC-computer under XP SP2 Windows operating system. This PC should also be equipped with a USB plug. This section concerns the software version 1.1.7 or newer.
Procedure

Step
1.

Action Insert the provided CD-ROM into your PC workstation. The installation procedure starts automatically.

2. 3.

Follow the installation instructions until completion of the procedure. End of procedure.

IV.2
IV.2.1

Connecting the Different Elements

USING THE USB PORT OF THE PC
Connect the PC computer to the MT912S series Transponder as shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10 Configuration of the MT912S

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USB ports are sensitive to static electricity which can damage the electronic components. In order to protect your PC, before connecting the cables and devices together, always touch the metallic chassis of your PC. This will ground any static electricity discharge. Dry weather conditions or walking across carpeted floors may cause you to acquire electrostatic charges. As a protection of your PC computer it is recommended to insert the supplied USB hub device inside the USB PC port.
Procedure

Step
1. 2. 3.

Action Connect the cable adapter (p/n 4452320) to the MT912S I/O port. Plug the USB hub to the PC USB port. Connect the USB cable to the connection box and to the USB hub. The MT912S is ready to be configured. Refer to sections hereafter.

4. 5.

You can connect the AC/DC power supply otherwise the beacon is internal powered. End of procedure. If there is no communication between the PC and the MT912S, the batteries are probably too weak and you need to plug the AC/DC power supply.

IV.2.2

USING THE RS232 PORT OF THE PC

If the PC is equipped of a RS232 port then you can directly connect the MT912S to the PC by using the responder cable (p/n 9300218). See Appendix B.5.

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IV.3

MMI Overview
Once the MMI is launched, by default the general status tab opens (see Figure 11). The main window is composed of several areas that are always present (independent of tabs): Save to Beacon: once all configuration parameters have been set up, click on this button to store this data into the transponder. Communication Port: manages the communication with the transponder Beacon Profile: allows to: Perform a factory reset Save the configuration on a disk Load the configuration from a disk

Main window

General Status Tab

This tab displays all specific identification data of the beacon (equipment, serial number, board revision number, FPGA revision number, pressure sensor option).

Figure 11 MT912S General Status (Identification) tab MT9x2 Settings Tab You have access to the configuration parameters by opening the MT9x2 Settings tab (see Figure 12). The MT9x2 Settings tab is divided in the following areas: Responder: reply code Transponder: interrogation frequency and reply code Time: blanking time and turnaround time Acoustic: transmission power level and receiver gain Statistics (output): ping counter and maximum deployment pressure (bar)

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Figure 12 MT912S Settings tab

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IV.4

List of the MT912S Configuration Parameters

The MT912S configuration parameters are listed and described in Table 10.
Table 10 MT912S configuration parameters

MT912S Configuration Parameters M-FSK codes Interrogation frequency Blanking Time (See Note below) Turn-Around Time (Transponder/Responder) Standard mode: 20 to 200 by step of 5 Fast mode (Greater power consumption): 10.8 in Transponder mode 1.5 in Responder mode Transmit Sound Level 185 / 188 / 191 dB re. 1Pa @ 1m Internal ms Internal Values 0 to 9 and 22 to 23 Unit N.A. Access Internal Internal Internal

F1 = 19.5 F2 = 20.0 F3 = 20.5 F4 = 21.0 kHz From 0.8 to 10 by 0.1 step s

The default factory set-up for Transponder and Responder modes is:
Table 11 Default configuration parameters

Transmit Sound Power Level Turn-around time (transponder / responder) Interrogation Frequency Transponder reply code Responder reply code Blanking time

188 dB ref. 1 Pa @1 m 20 ms (Standard mode) 19.5 kHz Code 22 Code 22 0.8 s

The blanking time adjustment must take first into account the distance to the transponder and secondly the possible reflections of the interrogating signal. A single interrogation can generate several answers if the trigger signal is reflected on the seafloor or on the water surface and if the blanking time is too short. The trigger signal must have completely vanished before the end of the blanking time.

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IV.5
IV.5.1

Configuring the MT912S

SETTING THE COMMUNICATION PORT
The first thing that you have to do to configure the MT912S remote control MMI is to set up the USB or RS232 communication port through which the data are going to be transferred.

Figure 13 Selection of the Communication Port Procedure

Step
1. 2. 3.

Action Run the MT912S MMI application. Left click besides the current selected port and scroll the menu that appears. Select the appropriate port number from the pull-down list in which the MT912S serial link is connected. The software looks automatically to connect itself to the MT912S. The MMI opens the MT9x2S Setting tab and the data fields are filled.

4.

End of procedure.

To have access to the general status parameters, open the General Status tab.

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IV.5.2

LOADING, SAVING A CONFIGURATION FROM A DISK

Figure 14 Loading and saving a configuration Loading Step 1. Action Click on the Load from Disk button. A window opens allowing you to browse the folders. 2. 3. Select the configuration file .profil that you want to load. Click on Open. The configuration is loaded. All parameters are set up on the MMI window. 4. Saving Step 1. Action Click on the Save to Disk button. A window opens allowing you to browse the folders. 2. 3. Select the folder in which you want to save the .profil file. Click on OK. The configuration is saved. 4. End of procedure. End of procedure.

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IV.5.3

RESETTING THE CONFIGURATION

Figure 15 Selection Factory reset

THE GENERAL RESET BUTTON SETS ALL THE BEACON SETTING PARAMETERS TO THE DEFAULT
FACTORY VALUES. IF SPECIFIC PARAMETERS HAVE BEEN ASKED, USE THE .profil FILE OF THE BEACON.

IV.5.4

SELECTING THE REPLY CODES & TRANSPONDER INTERROGATION CHANNEL

Figure 16 Selection of the Reply Codes and Interrogation Frequency

In Responder mode: Click on the Reply Code dial at the value that you want to set up. The pointer moves to the chosen value. In Transponder mode: Click on the Interrogation Frequency dial on the proper value. The pointer moves to the chosen value. Click on the Reply Code dial at the value that you want to set up. The pointer moves to the chosen value. Reply codes noted 0 to 9 are for provisional use only and are not detected by GAPS (Version I to III) antenna.

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IV.5.5

CONFIGURING THE ACOUSTIC TRANSMIT LEVEL

Figure 17 Selection of the Acoustic Transmit Power

USE THE 188 DB RATHER THAN THE 191 DB TRANSMIT POWER TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY OF
THE TRANSDUCER.

Procedure

Step
1. 2.

Action Set the Transmit Power level at the value to be selected (191, 188 or 185). End of procedure.

IV.5.6

CONFIGURING THE BLANKING TIME AND TURN AROUND TIME

Figure 18 Selection of the Blanking Time and Turn Around Time Procedure

Step
1. 2. 3.

Action Set the tab on the Blanking Time ruler at the value to be selected (0.8 s minimum). Set the tab on the Turn Around Time ruler at the value to be selected. If you want to activate the Fast Turn Around mode, select the Fast Turn Around mode checkbox. This mode requires more energy from the batteries. Standard Turn Around Time ruler turns grey, inactive and the turnaround time is set to: 1.5 ms fixed in responder mode 11.3 ms in transponder mode

4.

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IV.5.7

COMPUTING STATISTICS

Figure 19 Statistics on Ping Count and Pressure Ping Counter It is the counter of the transmitted pulses in steps of a hundred since the previous reset. Click on Reset after a full recharge of the transponder batteries. Max Pressure This field displays the maximum pressure reached by the transponder during in-water operation (provisional and operating only when the pressure sensor option is present). Click on Reset at the beginning of operation to clear the pressure field.

IV.5.8

SAVING THE CONFIGURATION TO THE BEACON

Figure 20 Saving the configuration to the beacon Click on the Save to Beacon button to store the configuration into the beacon itself. The beacon is then ready to operate.

IV.5.9

USING THE COMMAND UTILITY TOOL

Press the F1 key to open the Command Utility window as follows:

Figure 21 Command Utility window

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IV.5.9.1

Displaying the Current Voltage

The Diagnostic button is used to control the voltage of the battery with the MMI software. If you click again, the voltage is measured and displayed again.

Procedure Step 1. Action Click on the Diagnostic. The MT9x2 returns: The current battery voltage (in V) when the transponder is not being charged or The charging voltage (in V) when the charger is connected and is externally powered

2. 3.

Press OK to close the Command Utility window. End of procedure.

IV.5.9.2

Displaying the Current Pressure (Optional)

The Telemetry button is provisional for monitoring the pressure data if the MT9 transponder is equipped of a pressure sensor. The Telemetry button is disabled (grayed) if there is no pressure sensor. Click on the Telemetry button to display the pressure measurement in the Command Utility window.

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MAINTENANCE
There are two preventive maintenance operations to perform on a regular basis with the MT912S: PM01: Cleaning the MT912S PM02: Charging battery of the MT912S PM03: Releasing possible inner pressure inside the MT9x2

ELECTRONIC DEVICES CAN BE DESTROYED BY STATIC ELECTRICITY. IT IS ESSENTIAL THEREFORE

THAT THE SERVICE ENGINEERS ARE FULLY AWARE OF THE PROTECTIONS AGAINST STATIC ELECTRICITY.

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System: MT912S Sub-system: Pressure Housing Subject: Washing the MT912S

Preventive Maintenance Reference: PM01 Page: 1/1

Periodicity: after each recovery Duration: 5 minutes

Equipment Precaution Preliminary Steps Procedure Step 1.

Fresh water, liquid soap for the transducer cap Do not use alcohol or petrol-based solvents on the neoprene casing None

Action Thoroughly flush the whole unit with seawater. During the retrieval operation, it may happen that the unit has been collecting foreign particles (sand, mud...).

2.

Flush the acoustic release with fresh water when all foreign particles have been removed.

3. 4.

Visually inspect the acoustic transducer for proper condition. Wash the acoustic head with soapy water. If fatty matters or deposits are present (mud), the neoprene boot should always be free of grease prior to immersion. Do not use alcohol or petroleum based solvents.

5.

Lubricate sparingly the external connector(s) with MOLYKOTE 44 grease or LOCTITE 8021 in spray can, as recommended by the manufacturer (SUBCONN). Refer to SUBCONN handling procedure at Web site: http://www.subconn.com.

6.

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System: MT912S Sub-system: Pressure Housing Subject: Charging the Battery of MT912S

Preventive Maintenance Reference: PM02 Page: 1/2

Periodicity: after each recovery Duration: up to 4 hours for a full cycle

PERFORM THE CHARGING OF THE BATTERIES IN AN OPEN ENVIRONMENT OR ENSURE A GOOD

VENTILATION OF THE AREA.

MAKE SURE THAT NO OPEN FIRES, SPARKS OR SMOKING TAKES PLACE NEARBY THE
TRANSPONDER.

MAKE SURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE AREA IS BETWEEN 10 AND 40C. THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER ENSURES THAT NO GAS IS VENTED BY THE BATTERIES. HOWEVER,
IN CASE OF MAJOR BATTERY FAILURE, IT IS RECOMMANDED TO KEEP CLEAR FROM THE TRANSPONDER ENDCAP MAIN AXIS DURING CHARGING.

Equipment Preliminary Steps

24 V, 36 W, 1.5 A AC/DC power supply and cable adaptor (p/n 4452320).with its connection box None

Figure 22 Charging connections for the MT912S

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System: MT912S Sub-system: Pressure Housing Subject: Charging the Battery of MT912S

Preventive Maintenance Reference: PM02 Page: 2/2

Periodicity: after each recovery Duration: up to 4 hours

Procedure Step 1. Action Proceed with PM03 to release a possible pressure that could have been accumulated inside the pressure housing. 2. Plug the charger power supply to the main power supply (110 V 220 V) and to the connection box of the cable adaptor (p/n 4452320). The green LED of the connection box turns green. 3. 4. Plug the cable adaptor to the MT912S. Plug the AC/DC power adapter to the connection box. The orange LED turns orange, indicating the recharge of NiMH batteries is in progress. 5. Wait until the orange LED turns OFF. It can take approximately up to four hours. The batteries of the MT912S are charged. 6. Remove the AC power from power supply and then unplug the cable adaptor from the MT912S unit. The green LED of the connection box turns OFF. 7. Proceed with PM03 to release the gases that might have been generated during charging process. 8. End of procedure.

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System: MT9x2S Sub-system: Pressure Vent

Preventive Maintenance Reference: PM03 Page: 1/1

Subject: Releasing possible inner pressure Periodicity: after and before each charging procedure Duration: 30 seconds
Equipment

One M2.5 screw

Preliminary Steps Procedure

None

Step
1.

Action Screw the M2.5 screw in the pressure vent.

2.

With your fingers, pull the screw a few millimeters in your direction to open the vent and free the possible inner pressure.

3.

Release the screw and unscrew it from the vent. There is no more over pressure inside the housing.

4.

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Customer Support
Customers technical support on this product is available: by e-mail: support@ixsea.com by phone through iXSea 24/7 hot-line: +33 (0)1 30 08 98 98 for EMEA +1 888 660 8836 (toll free) for US +65 6747 7027 for Asia Contact iXSea support for any request on technical matters related to this product. iXSea customers support commits to provide a quick response to your query.

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Contact iXSea
To obtain information on any iXSea product, a general mailbox is available with the following address: info@ixsea.com. You can also contact iXSea headquarters in France, or one of its offices around the world: Contact iXSea SAS FRANCE iXSea GmbH GERMANY iXSea NORWAY iXSea bv THE NEDERLANDS iXSea Ltd UK Portsmouth UK Aberdeen iXSea inc. USA Boston USA Houston iXSea LLC UNITED ARAB EMIRATES iXSea Pte Ltd SINGAPORE iXSea Pte Ltd CHINA iXSea Pty Ltd AUSTRALIA A detailed description of our products and a list of our representatives are available on our website: www.ixsea.com Tel. +61 (0) 7 3390 4660 Fax. +61 (0) 7 3390 7242 Tel. +86 10 6211 4716 Fax. +86 10 6211 4718 Tel. +65 6747 4912 Fax. +65 6747 4913 Tel. +1 781 937 8800 Tel. +1 281 681 9301 Tel. +971 4 311 7135 Fax. +1 781 937 8806 Fax. +1 281 362 2704 Fax. +971 4 332 8860 Tel. +44 (0) 2392 658252 Fax. +44 (0) 2392 658253 Tel. +44 1224 355 160 Fax. +44 1224 826 622 Tel. +31 23 750 5110 Fax. +31 23 750 5111 Tel. +47 55 91 33 60 Tel. +49 511 123 59 575 Fax. +49 511 123 59 576 Phone Fax

Tel. +33 (0)1 30 08 98 88 Fax. +33 (0)1 30 08 88 01

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Appendices

A.

PRINCIPLE OF FAST CHARGING MT9X2 TRANSPONDERS

The fast charge is controlled by electronics inside the MT9x2 housing which automatically senses the presence of DC adapter and battery insertion or removal. Charging process is also gated by minimum (+5C) and maximum (40C) temperature limits. The fast charger monitors the voltage and temperature parameters of the battery pack. Heavily discharged batteries are first precharged with a trickle current. After the precharge state, the fast charging (at 2.8 A current) begins. The charger controller can simultaneously use the following fast charge termination techniques. -V change of voltage indicated that the pack is approaching the full charge. Rate of temperature rise (T/t) with time A time limit is exceeded (3 hours) If necessary a top-off charge is automatically applied at a trickle current to the NiMH pack after the fast charging is completed.

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B.
B.1

MECHANICAL DRAWINGS
Technical Label

B.2

References
Mechanical drawing of the remote transducer PET962S Interconnection cable of the remote transducer PET962S Responder cable for MT912S Overall dimensions of the MT912S-R Main assembly drawing of the MT912S-R Overall dimensions of the MT912S/HD-R: Main assembly drawing of the MT912S/HD-R: See section B.3 See section B.4 See section B.5 See section B.6 See section B.6 See section B.7 See section B.7 940 0067 (Page 1/1) 930 0212 930 0218 445 9100 (Page 1/3) 445 9100 (Page 2/3) 445 9110 (Page 1/3) 445 9110 (Page 2/3)

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B.3

Transducer PET 962S (P/N 940 0067)

Figure 23 SUBCONN BH3M wiring

Figure 24 PET962S mechanical drawing

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B.4

Cable for Remote Transducer (SUBCONN Connectors)

4-core cable with common shield, rated voltage 1,000 VRMS recommended (600 VRMS acceptable for short transmission time). Length 3m p/n: 930 0212

Type of Cable

Reference

Figure 25 Wiring of the cable for the remote transducer

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Responder Cable for MT912

AXON ZN2019-MSTMR7 (iXSea ref.: CA7-9EP) 7 twisted core cable with common shield p/n: 9300218 1 - Brown 2 - Red 3 - Grey 4 - Yellow 56Male Face View 78Ground supply External supply () Responder (+) Responder connected to pin 1 (ON/OFF function) Tx RS232 Rx RS232 Not connected

Type of Cable Reference

SUBCONN Micro series Plug (8 pin Male) Mating Connector: Locking sleeve: MCOM8M plug, MCOMB boot and 2140U compound MCDLSF
Red /+24v Brown / Gnd Yellow / (+) Responder Grey / (-) Responder

3m

RS232

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Mechanical Drawing of MT912S-R

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Mechanical Drawing of MT912S R / HD

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