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990-0000058-1000  Rev F  Page 14 
The “portable” deck unit is splash proof and constructed of high-impact structural 
polypropylene material. The deck unit provides the interface and acquisition hardware to 
the tow fish. The firmware inside the deck unit interfaces to the notebook computer via 
TCP/IP based Ethernet or wireless connection. While communication with the deck unit 
the laptop computer is running DISCOVER acquisition software displaying and 
recording data. 
2.1.  Product Specifications 
2.1.1.  Supplied Components 
• Notebook Computer (No laptop optional) 
• Discover 3100 Software 
• 3100P Portable Processor case with integral interface and electronics components 
• AC Power cable 
• DC Power & Ethernet cable 
• Spares Kit 
• Manuals 
2.1.2.  Physicals 
Size : 390 D x 490 W x 190 H (mm), 15.2 D x 19.2 W x 7.3 H (inches) 
Weight : 14.5 kg (31.8 lbs) with Notebook (Sony VAIO), 11.6 kg (25.5 lbs) without 
Notebook 
Construction : High-impact structural polypropylene 
Color : Yellow 
Sealing : Watertight cover O-ring seal with purge valve 
2.  Overview










