Prerequisites
Assembling a portable system does not require any special skills or tools. We will however suggest that initial unpacking and assembly take place in a workshop.
The computer is not a standard part of the EK80 delivery. A suitable computer must be purchased locally.
We suggest that you use a dedicated protective device to prevent the battery from discharging.
Procedure
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Unpack each item from its transport box.
Consider keeping the boxes for future use.
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Consult the packing list(s) to verify that all the necessary parts are included in the shipment.
If you believe that parts are missing, contact your dealer immediately to have the necessary actions taken.
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Inspect each item closely for visible damage following storage and/or transport.
If you find damage, such as dents, scratches or loose parts, contact your dealer immediately to have the necessary actions
taken.
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Place the computer and the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) on a suitable workbench. |
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Place the transducer in a large bucket or tank of water.
NoteYou must never set the EK80 system to "ping" unless the transducer is submerged in water. Most transducers may be damaged if they transmit in open air.
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Connect the Ethernet cable from the computer to the Ethernet socket on the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT).
NoteIt is very important that a high-quality Ethernet cable is used. You must use CAT-5E STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) quality or better. Using cables with lower bandwidth capacity will reduce performance.
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Connect the transducer cable to the transceiver. |
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Connect the computer to power. |
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Connect the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) to mains power. |
Further requirements
You can now turn on the computer, install the software and the license(s), and set up the EK80 system for normal operation.