The standard method for flush mounting on a steel vessel is to weld a steel tank inside the hull, and mount the transducer
into this tank.
This can be accomplished by air release through a steel tube. This tube should be extended either to open air 1.5 m above the water line, or to the water outside the hull at a point higher
than the tank interior.
If the tube is extended to open air, drainage must be provided with a controlled leak through the transducer flange or by
means of a separate hole in the tank bottom.
Example
|
E |
Steel tube for air outlet (must reach above water line) |
|
H |
Mounting ring (may be part of the steel tank) |
Using the mounting ring
This large circular is transducer is designed to be mounted using the integrated flange and a mounting ring.The mounting ring is welded to the hole prepared for the transducer. Bolts through the transducer flange into the mounting ring will secure the transducer in place.
NoteMake sure that the "Forward" direction on transducer points in the forward direction of the vessel.
A suitable mounting ring can be provided by Kongsberg Maritime. A drawing is available for local manufacturing. End user manuals and source drawings (normally in AutoCad format) can be downloaded from our website.
Smooth surface is important
Make sure that the surface of the transducer face, as well as the plating and putty around the transducer is as even and smooth as possible.Obstructions on these surfaces will create problems with turbulent flow, and may cause noise.
Mounting screws or bolts must not be extruding from the transducer or the plating immediately around it.
NoteObstructions on these surfaces will create problems with turbulent flow, and may cause noise.