User's Manual

2-System Assembly and Startup pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter

quarter of a turn. DO NOT APPLY UNDUE FORCE. It is usually best to have all the

screws properly aligned in their socket before tightening each one.

d) Carefully place the electronic boxes down onto the mounting block such that both

brass pins fully connect. Then use the 2 plastic draw latch connectors to hold the

electronics boxes on the mounting block.

e) With the transmitter and receiver power switched OFF, unlatch the 2 battery covers on

the sides of the electronics and open. Place one 12-volt battery on each side on the

electronics boxes making sure the positive (+) terminal faces inward toward the

electronics (the battery only fits properly in this orientation). Close and latch the

battery covers. Note that the system will run with only one 12 volt battery but using

two batteries is recommended.

f) Attach the adjustable handle to the antenna using the flat head screwdriver to tighten

the 4 quarter-turn fasteners as with the mounting block. This handle can then be

adjusted for height by loosening the 2 knurled knobs by hand, moving the handle to

the desired height and retightening the knobs (Figure 2-2).

Figure: 2-2

2.2 Connecting up the Radar

Once the antennas are assembled, the next step is to connect the antennas to the console and

the console to the DVL. Refer to Figure 2-1.

a) Check the fiber optic cables for damage by holding one end towards a light source

and looking into the other end. If light is not transmitted through the cable or appears

dim, then replace or repair the cable. Inspect the cable for any kinks or signs of dam-

age and, again, repair if necessary.