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Simrad PI HBU Hydrophone Booster Unit Instruction Manual This document allows you to install and put to use the PI HBU (Hydrophone Booster Unit).
Document history Document number: 326153 Rev.A 8 January 2006 First version. Copyright ©2008 Kongsberg Maritime AS The information contained in this document remains the sole property of Kongsberg Maritime AS. 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 AS.
Instruction Manual Table of contents ABOUT .............................................................................. 5 PI HBU (HYDROPHONE BOOSTER UNIT) ........................... 6 RECOMMENDED PARAMETER SETTINGS ............................ 7 Simrad PI32 ..............................................................................................................7 Simrad PI44 and PI54...............................................................................................7 INSTALLATION ........
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About ABOUT This document allows you to install and put to use the PI HBU (Hydrophone Booster Unit).
Simrad PI HBU PI HBU (HYDROPHONE BOOSTER UNIT) The PI HBU (Hydrophone Booster Unit) is a small and compact unit providing amplification for the weak signals from the PI hydrophone. It is connected between the hydrophone and the PI cabinet. The PI HBU is powered by a separate power supply. Prerequisites for use In order to use the PI HBU your PI receiver must operate with the following software version: • PI32: Not applicable • PI44: DSP (Digital Signal Processor) version 1.
Recommended parameter settings RECOMMENDED PARAMETER SETTINGS When the PI HBU (Hydrophone Booster Unit) is put to use, the recommended parameter settings are changed. Simrad PI32 The following Receiver setup parameters are recommended when the PI HBU (Hydrophone Booster Unit) is put to use. • Interference filter: OFF – Switch ON if interference is still a problem.
Simrad PI HBU • Interference filter: OFF – Switch ON if interference is still a problem. As an alternative, you may keep the filter OFF, and increase the Detection threshold (DT) setting in steps of 2 dB until the interference disappears. • Interference filter level: 8 – If you switch the interference filter ON, you may change the level to 7.
Installation INSTALLATION Observe the procedure to install the PI HBU (Hydrophone Booster Unit). 1 Unpack the PI HBU (Hydrophone Booster Unit) unit. 2 Check that the package contains the unit and a power supply. 3 Find a suitable location for the PI HBU unit. The unit must be placed close to the PI operator unit, and within reach of a power outlet (115–230 Vac). Observe the length of the hydrophone cable, which limits the distance between the units. 4 Mount the PI HBU unit.
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