About this manual
The purpose of this manual is to present the descriptions and drawings required to install the Simrad FX80 Catch monitoring system.
Note
This manual does not provide any information related to the operation of the Simrad DFS75 Trawl sonar. For such information, refer to the relevant DFS75 end-user documentation.
Target audience
The manual is intended for technical personnel. It is assumed that you understand the general principles of maritime electronic equipment. You must also be familiar with computer hardware, interface technology and installation of electronic and mechanical products.
Installation instructions
You must follow the instructions in this manual to ensure optimal performance.
Guidelines related to the third-wire installation are provided to help you minimize electrical noise interference and maintain a stable telemetry link for the FX80 Catch monitoring system.
System components provided locally by the customer, installation shipyard or local representative are not described.
Note
You must follow the instructions given in this manual. If not it may affect the warranty. Kongsberg Maritime AS will accept no responsibility for any damage or injury to the system, vessel or personnel caused by equipment that has been incorrectly installed or maintained, or by drawings, instructions or procedures that have not been prepared by us.
Installation drawings
The outline dimensions of the FX80 units are found in the Drawing file chapter in this manual.
The drawings can also be downloaded from our website.
License information
The FX80 is not a licensed product.
Software version
This FX80 Installation Manual complies with FX80 software version 2.3.1.
Registered trademarks
Observe the registered trademarks that apply.
Simrad®, SIMRAD® and the Simrad® logo are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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