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Instruction Manual

cNODE®Maxi Transponder

cNODE® Maxi transponder

Instruction Manual

About this document

Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by

E

10.12.2010 IJG HAA SER

New transponder models added to the manual - Diff. Inclinometer and Sea

Current Meter sensor.

Copyright

© 2010 Kongsberg Maritime AS.

All rights reserved. The information contained in this document remains the sole

property of Kongsberg Maritime. No part of this document may be copied or

reproduced in any form or by any means, and the information contained within it is not

to be communicated to a third party, without the prior written consent of Kongsberg

Maritime.

Disclaimer

Kongsberg Maritime endeavours to ensure that all information in this document is

correct and fairly stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omission.

Warning

The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for

which it was designed. Improper use or maintenance may cause damage to the

equipment and/or injury to personnel. The user must be familiar with the contents of

the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate or work on the equipment.

Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by

improper installation, use or maintenance of the equipment.

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Table of contents

1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ........................................................................................ 1

Manual content .................................................................................................................. 1

Abbreviations .................................................................................................................... 1

2 BASIC TRANSPONDER INFORMATION ......................................................... 2

Short description of the cNODE® Maxi transponder ....................................................... 3

Transponder options .......................................................................................................... 4

Transducers ............................................................................................................... 4

Top section modules.................................................................................................. 4

Tubes ......................................................................................................................... 4

Bottom end cap modules ........................................................................................... 5

Battery ....................................................................................................................... 6

External sensors......................................................................................................... 6

Transponder accessories .................................................................................................... 7

Floating collar ........................................................................................................... 7

TTC 30 ...................................................................................................................... 7

Transport plug ........................................................................................................... 7

Available transponders ...................................................................................................... 7

How to handle a transponder ............................................................................................. 8

Transponder name principles............................................................................................. 9

Example ..................................................................................................................... 9

Transponder identification ............................................................................................... 10

3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 11

Common specifications for all Maxi transponders .......................................................... 11

Transducers ...................................................................................................................... 12

Source level and receiver sensitivity ....................................................................... 14

Top section units .............................................................................................................. 14

Depth sensor (Dx) ................................................................................................... 14

Tubes ............................................................................................................................... 15

Aluminium .............................................................................................................. 15

Stainless steel .......................................................................................................... 15

Bottom end cap modules ................................................................................................. 15


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Standard external connector on all bottom end cap modules .................................. 15

Release unit (R) ....................................................................................................... 16

Inclinometers ........................................................................................................... 16

Sensor interface (Si) ................................................................................................ 17

Battery ............................................................................................................................. 18

Floating collar .................................................................................................................. 19

4 CONFIGURATION AND SET-UP ...................................................................... 21

Transponder set-up .......................................................................................................... 21

How to configure the transponder ................................................................................... 21

How to turn the transponder On/Off ............................................................................... 22

Responder ........................................................................................................................ 22

Differential Inclinometer ................................................................................................. 23

Setup ........................................................................................................................ 23

Sea Current Meter ............................................................................................................ 25

Arrangement ............................................................................................................ 25

Setup ........................................................................................................................ 26

5 DEPLOYMENT AND OPERATION .................................................................. 28

Pre-deployment checks .................................................................................................... 28

Mounting ......................................................................................................................... 30

Using mounting brackets ......................................................................................... 30

Using floating collar ................................................................................................ 30

Floating collar and Release arrangement ................................................................ 31

Connecting the clump-weight to the transponder release mechanism .................... 32

How to reset the release unit ................................................................................... 33

How to manually release the release unit ................................................................ 33

Deployment ..................................................................................................................... 34

Ready for operation ......................................................................................................... 34

Operation ......................................................................................................................... 34

Transponder in use .......................................................................................................... 35

Recovery .......................................................................................................................... 35

Safety features ................................................................................................................. 36

6 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... 37

Preventive maintenance ................................................................................................... 38

General information ......................................................................................................... 38

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Transponder lock cord principle ............................................................................. 38

O-rings ..................................................................................................................... 39

Lubrication of the subsea connector........................................................................ 39

How to replace the corroded anodes ....................................................................... 39

How to connect/replace the battery pack ......................................................................... 39

Before you open the transponder: ........................................................................... 39

Replacing the battery:.............................................................................................. 40

Replacing the battery on transponder with top section module: ............................. 40

Before assembling the transponder: ........................................................................ 41

Assembling the transponder: ................................................................................... 41

How to replace a transponder module ............................................................................. 41

Transponder disassembly (main parts) .................................................................... 41

Transponder assembly (main parts) ........................................................................ 42

Transponder Main parts ................................................................................................... 42

Electronic chassis with circuit boards ..................................................................... 43

7 SPARE PARTS ....................................................................................................... 44

Maintenance kit ............................................................................................................... 44

Transponder main modules ............................................................................................. 44

Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 45

8 DRAWING FILE ................................................................................................... 47

Drawings .......................................................................................................................... 47

cNODE® Maxi 34-180 transponder P/N 341304 – outline dimensions and weight

................................................................................................................................. 48

cNODE® Maxi 34-180-R transponder P/N 319913 – outline dimensions and

weight ...................................................................................................................... 49

cNODE® Maxi 34-30V30H-R transponder P/N 319520 – outline dimensions and

weight ...................................................................................................................... 50

cNODE® Maxi 34-30V-II-St transponder P/N 319522 – outline dimensions and

weight ...................................................................................................................... 51

cNODE® Maxi 34-30V-Si transponder and weight P/N 351108 – outline

dimensions ............................................................................................................... 52

cNODE® Maxi 34-30V30H-Dx-R transponder P/N 353972 – outline dimensions

and weight ............................................................................................................... 53

Diff Inclo cNODE® arrangement ........................................................................... 54


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Sea Current Meter arrangement .............................................................................. 55

cNODE® Maxi internal layout ............................................................................... 56

9 LITHIUM BATTERIES SAFETY PROCEDURES .......................................... 57

Identification of the products and company .................................................................... 58

Product name ........................................................................................................... 58

Range of products.................................................................................................... 58

Company address .................................................................................................... 58

Emergency contact .................................................................................................. 58

Composition and information on ingredients .................................................................. 59

Battery chemistry .................................................................................................... 59

Battery weight and lithium content ......................................................................... 59

Battery cell manufacturers/types ............................................................................. 59

Battery design .......................................................................................................... 60

Hazards Identification...................................................................................................... 60

Danger of explosions ............................................................................................... 60

Noxious gases .......................................................................................................... 61

First-aid measures ............................................................................................................ 61

Fire-fighting measures ..................................................................................................... 61

Accidental release measures ............................................................................................ 62

Handling and storage ....................................................................................................... 62

Recovering a “functioning” transponder ................................................................. 63

Recovering a “failing” transponder ......................................................................... 63

Handling a heated or self-heated transponder ......................................................... 64

Handling a transponder if relief valve opens .......................................................... 64

Opening a transponder with defect/possible defect battery .................................... 64

Opening a “functioning”’ transponder .................................................................... 65

Handling heated or warm separate battery .............................................................. 65

Handling transponders and separate transponder batteries in case of an external fire

................................................................................................................................. 65

Storage ..................................................................................................................... 66

Exposure controls and personals protection .................................................................... 67

Physical and chemical properties .................................................................................... 67

Stability and reactivity ..................................................................................................... 67

Toxiclogical information ................................................................................................. 67

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Ecological information .................................................................................................... 67

Disposal considerations ................................................................................................... 68

Transport information ...................................................................................................... 68

Regulatory information ................................................................................................... 69

Other information ............................................................................................................ 69

10 INDEX ................................................................................................................. 70

About this manual

322217/E 1

1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This is the Instruction manual for the cNODE® Maxi

transponder.

Manual content

The manual contains the descriptions, specifications, procedures

and illustrations required to configure, set-up, operate and

maintain the cNODE® Maxi transponders. It also includes

battery safety procedures.

The system is described down to circuit board level, named as

the Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).

Block diagrams and drawings are used to simplify the

descriptions.

Abbreviations

Abbreviations used in this manual:

HiPAP® High Precision Acoustic Positioning

HPR Hydroacoustic Position Reference

KM Kongsberg Maritime

LBL Long Base Line

LF Low Frequency

MF Medium Frequency

ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle

SSBL Super-Short Base Line

TBI To Be Implemented

UTB Universal Transponder Board

UTB_HV Universal Transponder Board High Voltage

(DC/DC)


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2 BASIC TRANSPONDER INFORMATION The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overall description

of the transponder, and give information on how to handle a

transponder.

Topics

Short description of the transponder on page 3

Transponder options on page 4

Transponder accessories on page 7

Available transponders on page 7

How to handle a transponder on page 7

Transponder name principles on page 9

Transponder identification on page 10

Basic transponder information

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Short description of the cNODE® Maxi

transponder

The cNODE® Maxi transponders are compatible with

both Cymbal® acoustic protocol for positioning and data

link, and HPR 400 channels and telemetry.

SSBL positioning, with a total of:

52 Cymbal® channels, and

56 HPR 400 channels.

LBL positioning.

Acoustic telemetry link for command and data transfer.

It has both transponder and responder functions.

The transponder unit is designed with a modular

construction such that the transducer, transponder

electronics, battery pack and optional add-on’s can be

replaced individually to suit its purpose.

The transponder may be secured to a subsea structure

using mounting brackets, or fitted with an anchor weight

and floating collar for location on the open seabed.

All transponders are designed for ROV manipulator

handling.

Figure 1 cNODE® Maxi 34-30V30H-R transponder


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Transponder options

Transducers

TD180

180° omni directional

transducer beam width.

P/N: 319750

Stainless steel P/N: 320877

TD30V30H

30° vertical and a 30°

horizontal transducer beam

width.

P/N: 313455

TD30V

30° vertical transducer

beam width.

P/N: 320662


Top section modules

Depth sensor (Dx)

High accuracy depth and

temperature sensor

(Digiquartz).

P/N: 350211

Tubes

TBI P/N: 313456



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Bottom end cap modules

Release mechanism (R)

Acoustic release

mechanism. Includes vent

screw, safety valve and

standard external

connector.

P/N: 325026

End cap

Basic end cap. Includes

vent screw, safety valve and

a standard external

connector.

P/N: 330498


Inclinometer sensor (I)

The Inclinometer

transponder is equipped

with one set of

inclinometers set at 90° to

each other (X and Y).

Includes vent screw, safety

valve and standard external

connector.


Sensor Interface (Si)

This end cap interfaces

external sensors (RS-232/-

485/-422).

P/N: 347652


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Battery

Lithium - Non rechargeable P/N: 319554

See chapter Technical specifications from page 11 for more

information.

External sensors

External Inclinometer

sensor unit for

Differential Inclinometer

measurement (II)

The unit is connected to the

transponder inclinometer

end cap (I) via a subsea

cable.

The unit is equipped with

one set of inclinometers set

at 90° to each other (X and

Y).

The differential angles are

the difference between the

inclination angles of the

two units.


Sea Current Meter

High accuracy Sea current

Meter (Aquadopp). The unit

is interfaced to Transponder

Sensor Interface end cap

(Si) via subsea cable.

P/N: 349229

See Sea Current Meter arrangement on page 55.


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Transponder accessories

Floating collar

Floating collar for 4000 m

depth.

P/N: 319301

TTC 30

The TTC 30 unit is for on

deck acoustic testing and

configuration of the

cNODE® transponders.

The TTC 30 can test all

KM transponder channels,

Cymbal® and HPR 400. It

can also test telemetry

transponders with internal

and external sensors.

P/N: 345775

Transport plug

All transponders must have

the battery replaced by the

transport plug before

transportation or storage.

P/N: 346211

Available transponders

Transponder

Series

Model Housing

Material

P/N

34-180 Series

34-180 Basic unit Aluminium 341304

34-180-R Release Aluminium 319913


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34-30V30H Series

34-30V30H Basic unit Aluminium 347552

34-30V30H-R Release Aluminium 319520

34-30V30H-

Dx-R

Depth, Release Aluminium 353972

34-30V Series

34-30V Basic unit Aluminium 347546

34-30V-Si Basic unit Aluminium 351108

34-30V-St Basic unit Stainless

Steel

319521

34-30V-I-St Inclinometer Stainless

Steel

345776

34-30V-II-St Two sets of

Inclinometer,

differential

measurement

Stainless

Steel

319522

How to handle a transponder

Warning Due to safety rules, the transponder must be handled with care.

Refer to Safety information for transponder and transponder battery on page 57 or separate

document Safety Data Sheet Doc. No. 859-164733.

Note The transponder must always be switched OFF when not used,

and the battery must be removed from the transponder when

stored over longer periods of time.


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Transponder name principles

The transponder name consists of the model name, the model

number, the transducer beam width and any options included.

Model name

Maxi

Model number

The two digits number describes:

Digit 1: frequency band

Digit 2: depth rating

The following are available:

1st number 2nd number

Frequency band Depth rating

3 = 30 kHz 4 = 4000 m

Transducer beam width

30V30H = 30° vertical and 30° horizontal

30V = 30° vertical

180 = 180°

Options

Dx: Depth sensor, High accuracy

R: Release mechanism

I: Inclinometer sensor

II: Differential Inclinometer sensor

Si: Sensor interface

Example

cNODE® Maxi 34-180-R indicates that this transponder unit is

operating in the 30 kHz band, rated to 4000 meters depth, with a

180° transducer beam width and a release unit. The standard

transponder tube material is Aluminium.


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Transponder identification

The transponders have labels indicating:

Transponder name

Serial number

Default channels

Technical specifications

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3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This chapter gives the technical specifications of the cNODE®

Maxi transponders.

Topics

Common specification for all Maxi transponders on page 11

Transducers on page 12

Top section units on page 14

End cap units on page 14

Battery on page 18

Floating collar on page 19

Related topics

Outline dimensions and weight from page 47

Common specifications for all Maxi transponders

Operation depth maximum 4000 m

Operation temperature -5 to +55 C

Frequency band 30 kHz


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Transducers

Transducer beam TD180

Transducer Beam Pattern

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

180

-30

150

-60

120

-90 90

-120

60

-150

30

(Cd30163)


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Transducer beam TD30V30H

DuB vertical

Source level = 206 dB Source level = 190 dB

(Cd030164)

3030 - -

-

3030

60 -60

9090

6060

-30

-10

-20

-40

-30

-10

-20

-40

-40-40 -30-30 -20-20 -10-10 -90-90

-120-120

-150-150

180180

150150

120120

Transducer beam TD30V


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Source level and receiver sensitivity

Model Receiver

sensitivity

Source level

cNODE® Maxi 34-180

Series

100 dB Max: 190 dB

High: 184 dB

Low: 178 dB

Min: 173 dB

cNODE® Maxi

34-30V30H Series

85 dB Vertical

Max: 206 dB

High: 200 dB

Low: 194 dB

Min: 186 dB

Horizontal

Max: 190 dB

High: 184 dB

Low: 178 dB

Min: 173 dB

cNODE® Maxi

34-30V Series

85 dB Max: 206 dB

High: 200 dB

Low: 194 dB

Min: 186 dB

Default transmitting power:

Cymbal: Low

HPR 400: High

Top section units

Depth sensor (Dx)

Model Digiquartz 9000-6K-101

Depth range 4000 m

- Accuracy 0.01% FS


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- Resolution 2.5 mm

Temperature range -5 °C to +55 °C

- Accuracy ± 1 °C

- Resolution 0.05 °C

Tubes

Aluminium

Tube material Anodized Aluminium

Tube coating Polyurethane

Stainless steel

Tube material Stainless steel

Tube coating Polyurethane


Standard external connector on all bottom

end cap modules

External signal connector:

An eight (8) pin female Subcon MCBH8F connector

for serial line (RS-232), responder signal and On/Off

signal (optional).

Pin no. Signal

1 TP TX (RS-232)

2 GND

3 TP RX (RS-232)

4 Res+

5 Res-

6 On

7 NC.

8 NC.

Responder

Responder trigger connection - via the external signal

connector.


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Pigtail connector type Subcon MCIL8M

Responder trigger signal

Logic pulse Positive

Amplitude 5 V to 25 V

Duration 2 ms to 6 ms

Release unit (R)

Safe working load (SWL) 500 kg

Anchor weight Minimum 60 kg

Inclinometers

Maximum detectable angles ±60°

- Accuracy 0.25 Degrees

- Resolution 0.1 Degrees

Internal Inclinometer (I)

External connector type 7-pins Gisma plug 10.00.2.07.1.10

External Inclinometer (II)

External connector type 7-pins Gisma plug 10.00.2.07.1.10

Interface cable maximum 9 m

Interconnection for Differential Inclinometer

Both units of the double inclinometer transponder are provided

with a 7 pins connector for interconnection.


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Pin no. Signal

1 External trigger line

2 GND

3 Pol Y

4 Pol X

5 Inclinometer Y

6 Inclinometer X

7 External 10 V

Sensor interface (Si)

External connector type MCBH16M

External signal connector:

A 16 pin Subcon connector


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Connector pin out

Pin no. Signal

1 232 Tx1

2 232 Rx1

3 GND

4 232 Tx3

5 232 Rx3

6 GND

7 422 Tx+/485 Data+

8 422 Tx-/485 Data-

9 422 Rx+

10 422 Rx-

11 GND

12 Vout DCDC 1

13 Vout DCDC 2

14 GND

15 Sensor enable 0

16 Sensor enable 0 GND

Battery

Internal

Type Non-rechargeable Lithium metal, (Li/SOCl2)

Battery outputs 10 to 18 Vdc, single voltage

Total battery energy content

(14 V)

156 Ah

Lifetime

Model

Lithium battery

Quiescent

[Years]

1 ping per sec

[Millions No.

of replies]

cNODE® Maxi 34-180

Series

2.5 Cymbal®

Max: 1.1

High: 3.5

Low: 7.5


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Min: 10.5

HPR 400:

Max: 3

High: 7

Low: 10

Min: 11.5

cNODE® Maxi

34-30V30H Series

and

cNODE® Maxi 34-30V

Series

2.5 Cymbal®:

Max: 0.7

High: 2.5

Low: 6

Min: 10.5

HPR 400:

Max: 2

High: 5.5

Low: 9

Min: 11.5

Default transmitting power:

Cymbal: Low

HPR 400: High

Note Always allow a safety margin of error in any operation

calculations.

Storage

The batteries may be stored for up to 10 years with little loss of

capacity, the losses being approximately according to the figures

below:

1st year: - 3%

Next 9 years: - 1.5% per year

The total capacity lost over 10 years will therefore be

approximately 15%.

Floating collar


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Weight in air/water 70 kg / -30 kg

Outline dimensions (900x455x350) mm

Operation depth 4000 m

See also transponder outline dimensions on page 47

Deployment and operation

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4 CONFIGURATION AND SET-UP

Topics

Transponder set-up on page 21

How to configure the transponder on page 21

How to turn the transponder On/Off on page 22

Responder on page 22

Differential Inclinometer on page 23

Sea Current meter on page 25

Transponder set-up

The transponder configuration is preset by Kongsberg Maritime

with:

One unique serial number

Two default channels.

One channel for Cymbal®

One channel for HPR 400

Acoustic mode: Cymbal® or HPR 400

To change acoustic mode or channels - see How to configure the

transponder on page 21.

How to configure the transponder

The transponder is configured by Kongsberg Maritime. The

configuration may be altered if required. The procedure to

perform alterations will depend on the HiPAP® / HPR system in

use.

A transponder can operate with the following topside

systems:

HiPAP® and the HPR 400 series.

Altering the configuration is done by:

Acoustic telemetry.

HiPAP® / HPR 400 system and TTC 30

Via serial line (transponder external connector)

TTC 30

Download new transponder software is done by:


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Via serial line (transponder external connector)

TTC 30

See TTC 30 Instruction Manual/TTC 30 Quick Reference Guide

for more information.

How to turn the transponder On/Off

To turn the transponder On:

Connect the battery. This is done by

inserting the battery into the

transponder chassis. The switch on

the transducer; stab connector board

(A) must be turned ON before

mounting the transducer on the

transponder.

To turn the transponder Off:

Disconnect the battery. This is done

by removing the battery from the

transponder chassis. Alternatively

the switch (A) can be turned Off.

Note The battery must be removed from the transponder when stored

for a longer period of time.

Responder

cNODE® will automatically change to responder mode if

responder trigger signal is present. cNODE® will change back

to transponder mode if no new trigger signal is received within

the next 30 seconds.

Information about set-up of a responder:

Refer to the APOS Instruction manual / APOS on-line help.


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Differential Inclinometer

Figure 2 Differential Inclinometer arrangement – cNODE® Maxi 34-30V-II-St

(Cd4109a)

FWD

+Y

+X

FWD

(CD4055)

+Y

+X

Figure 3 Top view of the inclinometer

transponder - showing the front

direction. FWD is moulded into the

coating of the sensor module.

Figure 4 Top view of the External

inclinometer unit. FWD is engraved

into the top end cap of the sensor unit.

Setup

How to setup the Differential Inclinometer:


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1 Place the cNODE® Maxi 34-30V-II-St and Transponder

rack on the floor.

2 Mount the cNODE® Maxi 34-30V-II-St in the

Transponder rack.

3 Tighten all the screws.

4 Connect the Interface cable to the cNODE® Maxi 34-

30V-II-St and the other end to the External Inclinometer.

5 The cNODE® Maxi 34-30V-II-St and the External

Inclinometer unit are both marked FWD. Both units

should have FWD facing the same direction.

6 Mount the arrangement to the customer’s structure.

7 Adjust the offset values in APOS to make sure the angles

are correct.


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Sea Current Meter

Arrangement

Figure 5 Sea Current Meter Arrangement

1. TP cNODE® Maxi 34-

30V/Si

2. Sensor Aquadopp 3000

3. Clamp Aquafin. 6-K 4. cNODE® Mounting clamp

Aquadopp

5. Transponder rack cNODE® 6. Interface cable for

Aquadopp


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Setup

How to setup the Aquadopp with the cNODE® transponder:

1 Mount the Aquadopp brackets (3) on the Aquadopp

sensor.

- Make sure the angle are correct in relation to the

guiding tracks on sensor.

Note The Aquadopp sensor eye must be facing away from the

transponder and other structures.

2 Mount the Aquadopp sensor to the cNODE® transponder

with Mounting clamp (4).

- Make sure the transducer and the Aquadopp sensor

faces the same direction.

3 Put the cNODE® Maxi 34-30V/Si in the transponder rack

(5).

- Make sure that the Aquadopp sensor has a 90° angle

to the transponder.

See Figure 5 on page 25.

4 Connect the interface cable (6).

5 Mount the arrangement to the customer’s structure.


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Transponder

Transponder rack

Aquadopp

Aquadopp sensor shouldbe facing away from

transponder

90 angle (Cd30

2018)

Figure 6 Aquadopp and cNODE® Maxi assembled with a 90° angle


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5 DEPLOYMENT AND OPERATION This chapter gives a brief overview of how to deploy and

operate a transponder.

The transponder is designed for operation in water only.

However, it may be operated in air for test purposes over a short

period of time.

Topics

Pre-deployment checks on page 28

Mounting on page 30

Deployment on page 34

Ready for operation on page 34

Operation on page 34

Transponder in use on page 35

Recovery on page 35

Safety features on page 36

Pre-deployment checks

Before you deploy the transponder, you must:

1 Ensure the battery is installed and the on/off switch on the

transducer stab connector board is switched ON.

2 Check that the battery contains sufficient power for the

proposed operation.


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3 Perform a visual inspection of the transponder.

(Cd30190a)

A

B

DC

D

D

The Ventscrew (A) and the Pressure

relief valve (B) must be closed.

The Signal plug (C) must be fitted

with an external cable or a dummy

plug.

The lock cords are inserted.

Inspect the sacrificing anodes (D) on

the transponder and replace if

necessary.

4 Perform a functional check to ensure it will operate

correctly once it has been positioned on the seabed.

Ensure the transponder replies to the correct interrogation

frequency.

The functional check can be performed as follows:

Refer to the APOS Instruction manual/APOS on-line help.

On deck test:

Transponder tester for Cymbal® and HPR 400

acoustics:

Transponder Test and Configuration Unit TTC 30.

Refer to the TTC 30 Instruction manual / TTC 30 Quick Reference

Guide.

For HPR 400 acoustics only:

Transponder Test and Configuration Unit (TTC 400).

Refer to the TTC 400 Instruction manual / TTC 400 Quick

Reference Guide.

Transponder in water - use the APOS function check. When

checking, lower the transponder on a rope over the vessel’s

side.


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Mounting

Using mounting brackets

The transponder may be secured to a subsea structure using

mounting brackets.

Warning Do not install any metal clamps etc. onto the aluminium transponder body, as this can generate galvanic current, causing corrosion on the

transponder.

Using floating collar

1 Remove the two securing screws on the release unit (S) -

see page 36.

2 Mount the transponder into the floating collar (T).

(Cd30186k)

S

ST


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3 Secure the transponder using the two securing screws (S).

S

S

Floating collar base

(Cd310160)

Floating collar and Release arrangement

Weight

(Cd

3020

22)

D-shackle

Floatingcollar rope

Rope, soft- orweb lifting sling (1 m+)

Wire/chain

Weight

Note The minimum length of the sling between the transponder and

weight should be 2 m to avoid the transponder from hitting the

weight when landing on the seabed.


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Connecting the clump-weight to the transponder release mechanism

Use “D”-type stainless steel shackle to connect the rope,

soft- or web lifting sling to the release mechanism.

Caution Using rope, soft- or web lifting sling directly in the release mechanism might jam the release hook, and the transponder fail to release.

“D”-type shackle Release Mechanism size

(Cd32014)

Maximum material

thickness Ø15 mm.

Always use a Ty-rap or

locking wire to secure

the pin at the shackle.

a

c

b

d

(Cd

30

202

4)

Transponder

release

a (mm) b (mm) c (mm) d (mm)

cNODE®

Maxi

10 17 16 10

To avoid corrosion use:

Minimum 2 m rope, soft- or web lifting sling between

the “D”-type shackle at release mechanism and the

clump-weight,

OR


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Minimum 1 m rope, soft- or web lifting sling between

the “D”-type shackle at release mechanism and the

wire/chain (minimum 1 m) on the clump-weight.

How to reset the release unit

1 Place the release link in the release hook (A) (not shown

in Figure 7).

2 Pull reset knob (B) down until a firm “click” is both heard

and felt. The release hook should now be in its fully

closed position.

(Cd

3019

0)

C

A

B

Figure 7 Release unit manual operation

Note Anchor weight - see page 15.

How to manually release the release unit

When the mechanism is closed, you can manually release it by

pressing the release button (C). A sudden muted “click” and

thud can be heard and felt. The mechanism is now fully open.


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Deployment

The transponder must be positioned with the transducer

upright.

Ensure a clear line of sight between the transponder’s head

and the ship’s transducer.

(Cd30186k)

Deploy a transponder with floating collar and anchor

weight:

When you lift the transponder at deployment/retrieval, use

the white rope supplied with the floating collar.

Do not lift the transponder by the transducer cage!

Deploy a transponder without floating collar and anchor

weight:

The transponder cage may be used for lifting the transponder

at deployment/retrieval.

Caution During deployment prevent the transponder from slamming against other solid objects.

Ready for operation

Once deployed, the transponder is ready for operation.

Operation

The operation of a transponder is done from the HiPAP® / HPR

operator station (APOS).

Refer to the APOS Instruction manual / APOS on-line help.


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Transponder in use

Caution All personnel that handle transponders must know the transponder's status:

'Functioning' - 'Failing' - 'Unknown'

A Transponder with unknown status must be handled as a transponder that is failing. For more information:

Refer to “Handling and storage” on page 62 or separate Safety

Data Sheet KM Doc. Number 859-164733.

Recovery

A

(Cd310152a)

Figure 8 How to lift the transponder with floating collar - see also page 34

1 Wash the unit thoroughly in warm fresh water to dissolve

any salt deposits and clean off any sand or silt.

2 As an extra precaution, it is recommended that the unit is

left to soak in fresh water to allow salt to dissolve and

diffuse from hard-to-reach areas, such as crevices around

O-rings, and between mating parts.

Leave the unit to soak for 24 hours, or as long as

practical conditions allow.

3 After retrieval, switch the transponder off, if the

transponder will not be used for some time.


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Safety features

The following safety features are included on the release unit

and the bottom end cap.

B

S

S

Release unit

(Cd310157)

A

Pressure relief valve* (B) - Prevents internal pressure to

build up. This valve will bleed out the pressure if it

exceeds approximately 1.5 bar/g.

Re-set of the valve can in certain cases be obstructed, due

to production of acids and salts leaking from a damaged

battery. In such cases, the battery and other circuitry may

have sustained damage. Contact Kongsberg Maritime for

assistance.

The relief valve will normally pop out gently releasing a

minor over-pressure.

The valve is re-seated by firmly pushing the valve back

in, until it rests flush with the surrounding surface.

Vent screw *(A) - The purpose of the vent screw is to

allow the operator to bleed off any excess pressure that

may have been built up inside the unit for whatever

reason. The vent screw is used to make a controlled

equalizing of any pressure difference. Make sure to dry

off any water around the screw before opening. Normally

opened / closed by hand.

* Normally not operated - for safety purposes only!

Securing screws (S) - There are two securing screws on

the release unit - one on each side. These screws are used

to fasten the transponder to the floating collar.

See page 30.

Maintenance

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6 MAINTENANCE The following maintenance is normally required:

Washing the unit.

Lubrication of the external connector.

Replacement of corroded anodes.

Caution Electronic devices can be destroyed by static electricity. It is therefore essential that full protection against static is practised by when opening the transponder.

Although the unit is resistant to mechanical vibration and shock, every effort must be made to avoid careless handling when the unit is in use or being transported.

Topics

Preventive maintenance on page 38

General information on page 38

Lubrication of the subsea connectors on page 39

How to connect/ replace the battery pack on page 39

How to replace a transponder module on page 41

Transponder Main parts on page 42

Related topics

Testing the transponder on page 28

Safety features on page 36

Lithium batteries safety procedures on page 57

Internal layout of cNODE® Maxi transponder on page 51

Storage on page

Drawings on page 47


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Preventive maintenance

Preventive maintenance is limited to keeping the unit clean and

to change the battery when it is discharged. If the battery is

changed and the unit is still not working, contact Kongsberg

Maritime for assistance.

Caution Do not use high pressure water as this will damage the transducer face.

Remove all traces of salt and debris.

Before any connectors are disconnected, ensure the

transponder and surrounding areas are dry.

Inspect the unit for damage at a regular interval. Pay

particular attention to the transducer surface. It is made

from a synthetic rubber material and can easily be

damaged.

General information

Transponder lock cord principle

Release unit

(Cd310157a)

A

B

C

Release unit

(Cd310157b)

The unit is held together by a lock cord inserted (A)

in a groove between the tube and the transducer, and

the tube and the release unit/bottom end cap (both

ends of the tube). See Figure 9 cNODE® Maxi

transponder - main parts on page 41.

The cord is inserted by hand (curve the cord end

before you insert it).

Insert the cord in one end of the slot (A), and push

the lock cord into the groove until it appears in the

other end of the slot. Press the free end back into the

slot (C).

You remove it by picking up free end, and pull the

lock cord out.

If the lock cord is stuck this can be an indication of

increased internal pressure.

Open the vent screw for relief (B).

Note Only use the KM supplied lock cord.

Maintenance

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O-rings

Whenever the transponder is opened and the O-rings are

exposed, precautions must be taken. This includes keeping the

O-rings and mating surfaces free of dust and debris. If the

surfaces are to be cleaned, it is important to use lint-free objects.

Q-tips must never be used to clean areas anywhere near an O-

ring.

When inserting an O-ring, make sure the surface is clean, and

that it is covered with a thin film of silicone grease.

See drawing: transponder internal view, indicating PCBs, o-rings

and support o-rings on page 50

Lubrication of the subsea connector

The 8-pin subsea connectors should be kept free from grit and

dirt.

The manufacturer recommends lubricating the pins with:

Molykote 44M silicone based grease.

You must not use silicone based sprays like 5-55, WD-

40 or similar. These will degrade the rubber fused

around the metal pins.

Note Use it sparingly; half a match-head dose per contact is

adequate.

How to replace the corroded anodes

1 Unscrew the corroded anodes using plyers.

Make sure the centre stud bolt comes out.

2 Replace the anode and serrated washer for better contact.

How to connect/replace the battery pack

Before you open the transponder:

Wash the unit thoroughly in fresh water, and dry off any

moisture on the outside.

Place the transponder horizontally on a flat, clean work-

bench, and support it so it cannot roll off.


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Warning Never stand in front or at the back of the transponder when opening a transponder.

Replacing the battery:

1 Pull out the transducer lock cord.

2 Remove the transducer.

(Cd34081a)

DD

E

3 Grab the handle (E) and pull out the old battery and

replace it with a new one.

4 Make sure that the new battery fits on to the two guiding

pins (D) on the electronic chassis.

(Cd30158)

ETransducer

Tube

Battery

Replacing the battery on transponder with

top section module:

1 Pull out the lock cord that connects the top section

module and the transponder body together.

2 Remove the top section module.

3 Grab the handle on the battery and pull out the old battery

and replace it with a new one.

Maintenance

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4 Make sure that the new battery fits on

to the two guiding pins on the

electronic chassis.

Before assembling the transponder:

Inspect the O-rings for damage. If in doubt, or if they have

been used for more than one year, they should be replaced.

Place the new bag of silica-gel desiccant into the tube (top of

battery) to absorb any humidity that may have entered the

unit while it was open.

Ensure the mating surfaces and O-rings are completely clean,

and then wipe a thin film of silicone grease over the rings

and mating surfaces.

Note EMI shield ring must not be lubricated.

Assembling the transponder:

5 Replace the transducer.

Check proper alignment with the tube by making sure

lines.

Two guiding pins on both transducer and bottom end

cap modules.

6 Re-insert transducer lock cord.

How to replace a transponder module

See Before you open the transponder on page 39 and Before

assembling the transponder on page 40 .

Transponder disassembly (main parts)

Remove the parts in the following order:

1 Transducer

2 Battery

3 O-ring chassis support no.1

4 Electronic chassis with circuit boards

5 Release unit/bottom end cap


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6 O-ring chassis support no. 2

See Figure 9 cNODE® Maxi transponder - main parts on page

41

Transponder assembly (main parts)

Follow the Transponder disassembly procedure on page 41 in

reverse order.

Transponder Main parts

A cNODE® Maxi transponder consists of the following parts:

A Transducer F Lock cord

B Tube G Two O-rings, water seal

C Release unit H EMI Shield ring

D Electronic chassis w/

circuit boards

I O-ring, chassis support

(inside the tube)

E Battery

The parts are described on the following pages.

C

A

B

EF

G

FD

(Cd310158)

GI

I

H

H

Figure 9 cNODE® Maxi transponder - main parts

Maintenance

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Electronic chassis with circuit boards

The cNODE® Maxi transponder electronics includes two

circuit boards:

UTB_1

UTB_HV.

UTB_1UTB_HV

(Cd310159)


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7 SPARE PARTS This chapter lists the parts defined by Kongsberg Maritime as

spare parts. The unit name and order number are given.

See transponder availability and Part Numbers in the Drawing

file chapter on page 47

Maintenance kit

cNODE® Maxi maintenance kit 345595

This kit

contains:

Unit name Recommended

No. of spares

Retainer cord 3

O-ring, 107.32 x 5.33 6

EMI Shield ring 1

Zink anode 207-5000 3

Serrated Lock washer 3

Vent screw, Aluminium 1

O-ring, 10.30 x 2.40 3

O-ring, 12.30 x 2.40 3

UV plug, dummy 1

Locking sleeve 1

O-ring, 112.00 x 4.00 1

Transport plug 1

Transponder main modules

Unit name Unit P/N

Transponder main units

Chassis w/circuit boards 330762

Transducers

Options

Transducer TD180 319750

Transducer TD180 – Stainless Steel 320877

Transducer TD30V30H 313455

Spare parts

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Unit name Unit P/N

Transducer TD30V 320077

Transducer TD30V – Stainless steel 320077

Top section modules

Depth sensor module (Digiquartz) 350211

Tubes

Tube - Aluminium 313456

Tube - Stainless steel 319917


Options

End cap 330498

End cap – Stainless steel 330805

Release mechanism 325026

Inclinometer – Stainless steel 320818

Si End cap 347652

Battery

Battery pack L14.4 (48) Lithium 319554

External sensors

External Inclinometer 322355

Interface cable for External Inclinometer 322407

Sea Current Meter (Aquadopp) 349229

Interface cable for Sea Current Meter 351171

Accessories

Unit name Unit P/N

Floating collar

Floating collar 319301

Transponder rack

Transponder rack 320808


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Transponder sensor brackets

cNODE® Mounting clamp Aquadopp 351070

Clamp Aquafin. 6-K 326461

Transport plug

Transponder transport plug 346211

TTC 30

TTC 30 – Transponder Test and Configuration unit 345775

Drawing file

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8 DRAWING FILE This chapter holds illustrations referred to in various sections in

this manual. The illustrations are based on the original system

drawings and wiring diagrams.

The original drawings are available in electronic format

upon request.

Drawings

Drawing

No.

Rev. Description Ref.

341320 A cNODE® Maxi 34-180 transponder

P/N 341304 - outline dimensions and weight

on page 48

319922 A cNODE® Maxi 34-180-R transponder


on page 49

337361 A cNODE® Maxi 34-30V30H-R transponder


on page 50

322324 A cNODE Maxi 34-30V-II-St transponder

P/N 319522 – outline dimensions and weight

on page 51

351875 A cNODE® Maxi 34-30V-Si - outline dimensions and

weight

on page 52

354147 Pro

01

cNODE® Maxi 34-30V30H-Dx-R - outline

dimensions and weight

On page

53

320884 Pro

01

Diff. Inclo. cNODE® arrangement on page 53

351138 Pro

01

Sea Current Meter arrangement on page 55

319913 A cNODE® Maxi internal layout on page 56


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cNODE® Maxi 34-180 transponder P/N 341304 – outline dimensions and weight

Note:All measurements are in mm.The drawing is not in scale.

Weight in air 28 kg

10

14

144

166

Drawing file

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cNODE® Maxi 34-180-R transponder P/N 319913 – outline dimensions and weight



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cNODE® Maxi 34-30V30H-R transponder P/N 319520 – outline dimensions and weight


Drawing file

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cNODE® Maxi 34-30V-II-St transponder P/N 319522 – outline dimensions and weight



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cNODE® Maxi 34-30V-Si transponder and weight P/N 351108

– outline dimensions


Drawing file

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cNODE® Maxi 34-30V30H-Dx-R transponder P/N 353972 – outline dimensions and weight



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Diff Inclo cNODE® arrangement


Drawing file

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Sea Current Meter arrangement



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cNODE® Maxi internal layout

Note:The drawing is not in scale.

Release unit

Lock cord

Lock cord

O-rings

O-rings

O-ring

O-ring

Transducer

Shield ring

Shield ring

Chassis w/PCBs

Tube coated

BatterySeparate order

Lithium batteries safety procedures

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9 LITHIUM BATTERIES SAFETY PROCEDURES

This chapter includes transponder safety information for the

Kongsberg Maritime units with lithium battery, and separate

Kongsberg Maritime lithium batteries. It also includes

emergency procedures.

Warning This chapter must be read before handling units with lithium battery and separate lithium

batteries.

Topics

Identification of the products and company on page 58

Composition and information on ingredients on page 59

Hazards identification on page 60

First-aid measures on page 61

Fire-fighting measures on page 61

Accidental release measures on page 62

Handling and storage on page 62

Recovering a “functioning” transponder on page 63

Recovering a “failing” transponder on page 63

Opening a transponder with defect/possible defect battery 64

Exposure controls and personals protection on page 67

Physical and chemical properties on page 67

Stability and reactivity on page 67

Toxiclogical information on page 67

Ecological information on page 67

Disposal considerations on page 68

Transport information on page 68

Regulatory information on page 69


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Other information on page 69

Identification of the products and company

Product name

All Kongsberg Maritime transponders with a lithium battery and

separate Kongsberg Maritime transponder lithium batteries.

Range of products

Company address

Kongsberg Maritime AS

P.O.Box 111

N-3190 Horten

Norway

Emergency contact

Duty phone 24 hour: +47 992 03 808

PART NUMBER BATTERY TYPE

290-089501 L10/ 36 (15/ 20)

290-101665 L10/ 36 (18/ 30)

290-103053 L10/ 36 (15/ 40)

290-089505 L10/ 36 (36/ 60)

290-102726 L10/ 40 (3/ 11)

290-210845 L10/ 40 (3/ 11)

290-089010 L10/ 21 (6/ 12)

290-082380 L10/ 21 (6/ 48)

290-089592 L10/ 50 (12/ 42)

290-222071 L10/ 50 (27/ 28)

290-083530 L50/ 10/ 24

290-219492 L24 (98)

290-062447 L50

290-080718 L80

325902 L14.4 (48)

319554 D48-Li


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Composition and information on ingredients

Battery chemistry

A transponder lithium battery consists of Lithium Metal cells

with chemistry:

Lithium Thionyl Chloride - Li/SOCl2

Negative electrode: Lithium metal (Li)

Positive electrode: Carbon

Electrolyte: Solution of lithium tetrachloroaluminate

(LiAlCl4) in thionyl chloride

Battery weight and lithium content

PART

NUMBER

BATTERY

TYPE

BATTERY

WEIGHT (kg)

LITHIUM

CONTENT (g)

290-089501 L10/ 36 (15/ 20) 4,3 175

290-101665 L10/ 36 (18/ 30) 5,6 240

290-103053 L10/ 36 (15/ 40) 6,6 235

290-089505 L10/ 36 (36/ 60) 11,7 480

290-102726 L10/ 40 (3/ 11) 1,7 70

290-210845 L10/ 40 (3/ 11) 1,7 70

290-089010 L10/ 21 (6/ 12) 2,2 90

290-082380 L10/ 21 (6/ 48) 6,7 270

290-089592 L10/ 50 (12/ 42) 6,5 228

290-222071 L10/ 50 (27/ 28) 6,6 247

290-083530 L50/ 10/ 24 10 438

290-219492 L24 (98) 11 490

290-062447 L50 4,3 175

290-080718 L80 6,8 280

325902 L14.4 (48) 5,9 183

319554 D48-Li 5,9 183

Battery cell manufacturers/types

A transponder lithium battery consists of cells from one or two

of the following manufacturers and types:

Tadiran TL-2300

Sonnenschein SL-780

Saft LS 33600


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Saft LSH 20

Sonnenschein SL-760

Battery design

A transponder lithium battery consists of several battery cells

that are electrical connected, both in serial and parallel.

There are transponder batteries with different number of cells,

voltages and capacity.

All transponder batteries include protection against short-

circuits (re-settable fuses) and reverse current (diodes).

Hazards Identification

Short-circuits, overheating, mechanical damage and exposure to

water can start chemical reactions and high currents inside the

transponder lithium battery. This can generate noxious gases

and/or danger of explosions. The chemical reactions will

continue without additional supply of oxygen, as the battery

cells contain the necessary ingredients for maintaining the

chemical reactions.

During operation, the battery is placed inside the transponder.

Water ingression into the transponder can cause dangerous

situations.

Danger of explosions

If the cells that form the battery exceed the critical

temperature of 180 C, they may explode.

External fire - The temperature can reach the critical point

of 180 C.

Water ingression - The battery temperature will increase,

caused by the high internal currents. The temperature can

reach the critical point of 180 C.

Water ingression - Electrolysis gives hydrogen. Together

with oxygen, hydrogen can create oxyhydrogen gas inside the

transponder (depends on the concentration). This gas is very

inflammable/explosive.

Water ingression - Chemical reactions in the battery will

cause a pressure build-up inside the transponder. The

transponder can explode if the inside pressure is high enough.

If the transponder explodes, either the transducer or the

bottom end cap will blow out, or the transponder becomes


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fragmented. This can cause serious damages on personnel

and/or equipment.

Some transponders have a relief valve that will prevent over-

pressure. Noxious gases will then leak out of the transponder

until the chemical reactions have stopped.

Note The relief valve can be plugged, caused by products from the

chemical reactions during an emergency as described above.

Noxious gases

Thionyl chloride (SOCl2)

Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

Chlorine (Cl2)

First-aid measures

All personnel that have been exposed to the noxious gases

should immediately be seen by a doctor.

Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep

warm.

Skin contact:

Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove

contaminated clothing and wash it before

reuse.

Eye contact:

Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15

minutes.

Ingestion:

Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and

give plenty of water to drink.

Fire-fighting measures

Cool down the battery with copious amounts of cold

water.

Transponder with lithium battery:

* Immerse the transponder in the sea for 24 hours or

permanent.


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* If this method is impossible, the transponder can be

cooled down by use of a fire hose.

Separate transponder lithium battery:

* Immerse the battery in the sea for 24 hours or

permanent.

* If this method is impossible, the battery can be cooled

down by use of a fire hose.

Cooling down the battery with copious amount of cold water is

the only way to reduce/stop the internal chemical reactions, or to

limit the fire/explosions to as few battery cells as possible. The

chemical reactions/fire will continue without additional supply

of oxygen, so extinguisher like Lith-X will not work properly.

Applying water directly onto a battery may develop hydrogen

gas, due to the possible electrolysis if the battery terminals are

exposed to water. Mixed with air, this gas is very

inflammable/explosive. However, if the water cooling takes

place out on deck, or in a storeroom with good ventilation, there

will never be enough hydrogen gas to exceed the lower

explosive limit of hydrogen in air (ca 4%).

Remove transponders with lithium battery and separate

transponder lithium batteries in case of an external fire if

possible.

Accidental release measures

Refer to Chapter 0, Handling and Storage.

Handling and storage

All personnel that handle transponders must know the

transponder’s status:

’Functioning’ - ’Failing’ - ’Unknown’

A Transponder with unknown status, must be handled as a

transponder that is failing.


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Recovering a “functioning” transponder

All transponders recovered from the sea, should be placed in

a safe place out on deck and controlled for minimum 2 hours:

Look for outer damages that could involve a water

leakage.

The transponder housing temperature must be checked to

verify a possible temperature increase in the lithium

battery.

If everything is OK refer to Kongsberg Maritime transponder

instruction manuals for normal procedures.

Recovering a “failing” transponder

Handle as possible water ingression.

Evacuate all unnecessary people.

Recover the transponder with great precaution. Use a crane.

No people should be near the transponder when it is lifted up

on deck.

Place the transponder in a safe place out on deck, shielded

from people and vital equipment.

Fasten the transponder in a crane, ready to lower it into the

sea again.

Control the transponder for minimum 2 hours:

Look for outer damages that could involve a water

leakage.

The transponder housing temperature must be checked to

verify a possible temperature increase in the lithium

battery.

Failing and normal temperature:

Take out the battery - see Opening a transponder with

defect/possible defect battery.

Failing and increasing temperature:

See Handling a heated or self-heated transponder.


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Handling a heated or self-heated transponder


Fasten the transponder to a rope and immerse it in the sea for

24 hours or permanent.

If this method is impossible, the transponder can be cooled

down with copious amount of cold water. Use a fire hose.

Recover the transponder and control the temperature.

Repeat this until the temperature is low and stable.

The transponder can now be opened - see Opening a

transponder with defect/possible defect battery.

Handling a transponder if relief valve opens


Use necessary protection equipment.

Fasten the transponder to a rope and immerse it in the sea for

24 hours or permanent.

If this method is impossible, the transponder can be cooled

down with copious amount of cold water.

Use a fire hose.

Repeat this until no gases come out the check valve and the

temperature is low and stable.

The transponder can now be opened - see Opening a

transponder with defect/possible defect battery.

Wash out chemical reaction products with water.

Opening a transponder with

defect/possible defect battery

The transponder is reported failing. There could have been

water ingression in the transponder.

Open the transponder in a safe place out on deck, shielded


Use necessary protection equipment.


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Caution Do not stand in front of transducer or bottom end cap, when opening the transponder.

If there has been water ingression, and the battery is still

warm:

Disconnect the battery from the transponder electronics,

and then - see Handling heated or warm separate battery.


Opening a “functioning”’ transponder

The transponder is reported functioning.

Open the transponder in a safe place out on deck, shielded


Caution Do not stand in front of transducer or bottom end cap, when opening the transponder.

Handling heated or warm separate battery


Fasten the battery to a rope and immerse it in the sea for 24

hours or permanent.

If this method is impossible, the battery can be cooled

down with copious amount of cold water.

Use a fire hose.


Handling transponders and separate transponder batteries in case of an

external fire

Remove transponders with lithium battery and separate

transponder lithium batteries in case of an external fire if

possible

Cool down transponders and separate transponder batteries

with copious amounts of cold water - see Chapter 0,

Fire-fighting measures on page 61.


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Storage

Caution A transponder that is failing must be stored in a safe place out on deck, shielded from people and vital equipment.

Caution For a transponder that is functioning, the battery must be removed from the transponder when stored.

Storage temperature:

Recommended storage temperature lies between 0º C and

+25º C (max +50º C, min -55º C).

Storage relative air humidity:

Recommended relative air humidity is 40 to 70%.

A transponder/separate battery must not be stored directly in

the sunlight.

A battery must not be exposed to water.

Storeroom:

A solid room with study racks for transponders/separate

batteries.

A room where no people are staying, or no vital

equipment is placed.

Good ventilation.

Clearly identified.

Easy to remove transponders and batteries in case of an

external fire.

Caution The storeroom must have a sprinkler system or a fire station, with fire hose (water), must be placed outside

the storeroom.


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Exposure controls and personals protection

Fire/explosion:

Use self contained breathing apparatus.

Relief valve opens and noxious gasses come out:

Use a full face mask with minimum BE-filter, and protective

equipment of rubber or plastic.

Opening transponder with defect/possible defect battery:

Use a full face mask with minimum BE-filter, and protective

equipment of rubber or plastic.

Opening a functioning transponder:

Use protective goggles.

Physical and chemical properties

Not applicable unless individual components exposed.

Stability and reactivity

The products are stable under normal conditions - see Chapter 0,

Hazards identifications on page 60.

Toxiclogical information

Signs and symptoms:

None, unless battery ruptures. In the event of exposure to

internal contents, corrosive fumes with pungent odour will be

very irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Over-

exposure can cause symptoms of non-fibrotic lung injury and

membrane irritation.

Inhalation: Lung irritant.

Skin contact: Skin irritant.

Eye contact: Eye irritant.

Ingestion: Tissue damage to throat and

gastro/ respiratory tract if swallowed.

Medical

conditions:

Eczema, skin allergies, lung injuries, asthma

and other respiratory d isorders may occur.

Ecological information

None known if used/disposed of correctly.


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Disposal considerations

A lithium thionyl chloride battery does not contain any heavy

metals, and is therefore not regarded as special waste

(contains only biodegradable parts).

A used transponder lithium battery often contains a

significant amount of residual energy. It is the danger of

explosion that presents a problem when disposing a battery.

Used batteries must therefore be handled with the same

care as new ones.

Caution For safe disposal, contact the nearest local company that has been approved to collect and dispose lithium batteries.

Transport information

Note Kongsberg Maritime delivers the transponder unit and the

battery as separate units, in separate transportation cages.

Kongsberg Maritime recommends that the transponder and the

battery always are kept in separate transportation cages

during transportation.

Original transponder/battery cages must be used.

All transponders with a lithium battery and separate transponder

lithium batteries must be shipped in accordance with the

prevailing national regulations.

Transponder with lithium battery:

UN no. 3091, Class 9 Miscellaneous

(Lithium batteries contained in equipment).


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Separate transponder lithium battery:

UN no. 3090, Class 9 Miscellaneous (Lithium batteries)

Transport:

Aircraft: IATA DGR

Sea Transport: IMDG Code

Railway: RID

Road transport: ADR

Aircraft - Transport of all transponders with new lithium

battery and new separate transponder lithium batteries by air

is only permitted onboard cargo aircraft. The goods must be

clearly labelled:

CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY

Aircraft - Only new separate transponder lithium batteries

can be transported by air.

Regulatory information

Not applicable.

Other information

The battery cell manufacturers’ safety data sheets are available

on the following internet addresses:

Saft: Saft: www.saftbatteries.com

Tadiran / Sonnenschein: www.tadiranbatteries.de


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10 INDEX The next pages present the index of this manual.

A

Abbreviations, 1

Accessories, 45

Altering the configuration, 21

APOS, 22, 29

APOS Instruction manual, 22, 29

Assembling the transponder, 41

B

Basic transponder information, 2

Battery, 18

Battery lifetime, 18

Before assembling the transponder, 41

Before you open the unit, 39

C

Circuit boards, 43

cNODE® Maxi 34-180 transponder – outline

d imensions, 48

cNODE® Maxi 34-180-R transponder – outline

d imensions, 49

cNODE® Maxi 34-30V30H-Dx-R transponder, 53

cNODE® Maxi 34-30V30H-R transponder, 50

cNODE® Maxi 34-30V-II-St, 51

cNODE® Maxi 34-30V-Si transponder, 52

cNODE® Maxi internal layout, 56

Cymbal, 3

D

Damage, 38

Default transmitting power, 19

Deployment, 28, 34

Depth rating, 9

Diff Inclo cNODE® arrangement, 54

Differential Inclinometer, 23

Drawing file, 47

Drawings, 47

F

Floating collar, 19

Frequency band, 9

G

General information, 38

H

Handle a transponder, 8

High Precision Acoustic Positioning, 1

HiPAP, 1, 34

How to connect the battery pack, 39

How to mount the floating collar, 30

How to release the release unit, 33

How to replace a transponder module, 41

How to replace the battery pack, 39

How to replace the corroded anodes, 39

How to reset the release unit, 33

HPR, 1, 34

HPR 400 series, 21

Hydroacoustic Position Reference, 1

I

Identification principles, 9

index, 70

K

KM, 1

L

LBL, 1

LF, 1

Lift the transponder, 34

Line Replaceable Units, 1

Lithium batteries safety procedures, 57

Lithium battery, 18

LRUs, 1

Lubrication of the subsea connectors, 39

M

Main parts, 42

Maintenance, 37

Maintenance kit, 44

MF, 1

Mounting, 30

Mounting brackets, 30

N

Name principles, 9

Index

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O

Off, 22

On, 22

On-line help , 22, 29, 34

Operation, 28, 34

Options, 9

O-ring, 41

O-rings, 39

P

Pre-deployment checks, 28

Pressure relief valve, 36

Preventive maintenance, 38

R

Ready for operation, 34

Receiver sensitivity, 14

Related manuals

APOS Instruction manual, 34

Release unit, 16

Replacing the battery, 40

Responder, 15, 22

Responder trigger signal, 16

ROV, 1, 3

S

Safety features, 36

Safety rule, 8

Securing screws, 36

Short description of the transponder, 3

Source level, 14

Spare parts, 44

SSBL, 1

Standard external connectors, 15

Static electricity, 37

Storage, 19

Super-Short Base Line, 1

T

Technical specifications, 11

Transducer, 34

Transducer beamwidth, 4, 9

Transponder, 20

Transponder design, 3

Transponder d isassembly (main parts), 41

Transponder identification, 10

Transponder in use, 35

Transponder lock cord principle, 38

Transponder main modules, 44

Transponder name, 9

Transponder number, 9

Transponder outline d imensions, 11

Transponder set-up, 21

Turn the transponder On/ Off, 22

U

Universal Transponder Board, 1

Universal Transponder Board High Voltage, 1

UTB, 1

UTB_HV, 1

V

Vent screw , 36

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