Prerequisites
Electrical connections can only be made by skilled personnel (ship electricians, technicians or engineers). All necessary tools and instruments required must be available. The installation shipyard must prepare detailed drawings of the electrical system, and identify each cable.
You must be equipped with a standard set of tools. This tool set must comprise the normal tools for electronic and electromechanical tasks. This includes different screwdriver types, pliers, spanners, a cable stripper, a soldering iron, etc. Each tool must be provided in various sizes. We recommend that all tools are demagnetized to protect your equipment.
Context
The ES18 transducer can be used with a variety of echo sounder transceivers. These use different plugs and connectors.
Procedure
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Make sure that an ample length of the transducer cable is available for maintenance and replacement. |
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Cut the transducer cable. |
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Remove the insulation on the wires in the transducer cable. |
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Make the electrical connections in the transducer plug, and mount the plug assembly. |