Simrad ES18
About this manual
Introduction
Simrad ES18
Proposals for the collection of multifrequency acoustic data
Order information
Physical and environmental specifications
Support information
Transducer handling and maintenance
Rules for transducer handling
Approved anti-fouling paints
Inspecting and cleaning the transducer face
Painting the transducer face
Installing the transducer
Installation summary
Designing, manufacturing and mounting the installation hardware
Installing the cable gland
Designing, manufacturing and mounting the steel conduit
Unpacking the transducer from its transport crate
Installing the transducer cable
Mounting the transducer
Painting the transducer face
Cable layout and interconnections
Connecting the transducer cable to the transceiver
ES18 Connecting to a 12-pin Amphenol socket
12-pin Amphenol plug
Connecting the transducer to the other transceivers
Splicing the transducer cable
Splicing the cable using a grounded junction box
Splicing the cable using a junction box isolated from vessel’s ground
Transducer installation principles
Transducer installation in a blister
Transducer installation in keel box
Transducer installation in a flush mounted steel tank
Transducer installation using an arctic tank with acoustic window
Transducer installation inside the hull
Transducer installation using drop keel
Installing the transducer using a hull unit
Using a suitable inclination angle
Using self-locking taps
Where to install the transducer
Introduction to transducer location
Mount the transducer deep
Avoid protruding objects near the transducer
Mount the transducer at forward part of hull to minimize the effects from the flow boundary water layer
Keep the transducer far away from the propellers
Mount the transducer at a safe distance from bow thruster(s)
Summary and general recommendations
Drawing file
About the drawings in the drawing file
107783 Dimensions ES18
088815 Mounting arrangement ES18
088814 Mounting ring ES18
088759 Mounting procedure ES18