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Log Transducer
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Installation and Operation Manual
English
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OWNER’S GUIDE & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Record the information found on the cable tag for future reference. Ultrasonic Speed Sensor with Valve and Temperature Part No._________________Date___________Frequency________kHz Model CS4500-610 U.S. Patents 5,186,050; 6,426,918 IMPORTANT: Please read these instructions completely before proceeding with the installation. These instructions supersede any other instructions in your instrument manual if they differ. How the Ultrasonic Speed Sensor Works A
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Antifouling Paint Marine growth can accumulate rapidly on the ultrasonic sensor’s ultrasonic surface reducing performance within weeks. Surfaces exposed to insert salt water must be coated with antifouling paint. Use water-based antifouling paint only. Never use ketone-based paint, since ketones can attack many plastics possibly damaging the sensor. outside wall below It is easiest to apply antifouling paint before installing the sensor, lowest O-ring but allow drying time. Reapply paint ever
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Installing 9-12 mm (3/8-1/2") pour in Caution: Never pull, carry, or hold the ultrasonic insert by larger than the casting hole through the epoxy the cable as this may sever internal connections. hull’s outer skin inner skin 1. From outside the hull, push the housing into the mounting hole core using a twisting motion to squeeze out excess sealant (see hull thickness Figure 3). Align the arrow on the lip of the housing pointing forward toward the bow. If the sensor is not installed on the
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Operation, Maintenance, and Repair How the Valve Works top view of The sensor incorporates a self-closing valve which minimizes the ultrasonic flow of water into the vessel when the ultrasonic insert is removed. blanking insert plug The curved flap valve is activated by both a spring and water pressure. Water pushes the flap valve upward to block the opening, so there is no gush of water into the boat. large O-ring WARNING: THE VALVE IS NOT A WATERTIGHT SEAL! ultrasonic Always install the ultra
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BRN WHT GRN BLK RED RED GRN BARE WHT BRN RED BLK RED Wiring Tools and Materials Pencil Drill Drill bit: 3mm or 1/8" Cutting pliers Phillips screwdriver Wire strippers Electrical tape Blade screwdrivers SERVER power panel (battery) instrument Locating the Junction Box and Cable Routing sensor Caution: Minimize electrical interference by separating the sensor cables from other electrical wiring and the engine. Figure 6. Cable layout Caution: Be careful not to tear the cable jackets when passing
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WHT WHT BRN GRN BLK RED RED GRN BARE BRN RED BLK Wiring the Junction Box 1. From outside the junction box, carefully pull each of the cables in turn until only 13mm (1/2") of the cable jacket remains inside the box (see Figure 9). butt on button 2. Starting with the battery cable, wire each cable in turn to the corresponding terminal block. Follow the color code on the PC board. Insert the stripped end of a wire in the hole in the BATTERY corresponding terminal. Simultaneously depress the a
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Copyright ©: Nexus Marine AB Kuskvägen 4, 191 62 Sollentuna, Sweden Tel: +46 -(0) 8 – 506 939 00. Fax: +46 -(0) 8 -506 939 01 www.nexusmarine.se 69920-1 Edition 1, For Solid State Log Tx
