Kongsberg cNODE MiniS
Quick Reference Guide
Charging the battery (on-deck)
Charging the battery is connected with some risk,
please read the information and follow the charge
procedure carefully
Prerequisites
Procedure
1
Switch off the transponder.
2
Let the unit warm up or cool down to an
ambient temperature of 10 °C to 40 °C
before charging.
3
Connect the cNODE battery charger plug
(B) to the connector on the cNODE MiniS
marked CHARGE (C).
4
Connect the cNODE battery charger (A) to
mains (110 or 220 VAC).
5
Remove the power cord after charging,
before removing the connector from the
cNODE MiniS.
Caution
Equalize the temperature of the cNODE MiniS to
between 10 °C and 40 °C before charging it.
For on-deck charging, use the cNODE battery
charger only.
Never charge the battery unattended.
Result
Context
Always connect the cNODE battery charger to
the cNODE MiniS before connecting the cNODE
battery charger to the mains (110 or 220 VAC).
The battery must be fully charged before long
term storage and it is recommended to recharge
the battery every 6 months to make sure the
battery does not discharge over time.
Required battery state for transportation is
30% or less remaining capacity to comply with
regulations.
The LED indicator on the charger flashes green
when charging. It normally takes about 30
seconds before the charging starts and the LED
indicator starts flashing green after connecting the
cNODE battery charger to the mains. The battery
will be charged within 1 hour. The LED indicator
will stay green when fully charged.
The transponder is then ready for use.
Turning on the cNODE MiniS
The transponder is designed for operation in
water only. The transponder may be operated in
air for test purposes over a short period of time.
Prerequisites
The transponder must be charged before use.
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Procedure
1
Use the cable with part number 402462 from
Kongsberg.
2
Connect wire 6 and 8 in the pigtail (the
ON/OFF function).
When 6-8 are linked, the transponder is ON.
With no connection between 6-8, the
transponder is OFF.
3
Make sure that the external power supply 24
VDC is between 20 and 28 VDC.
Procedure
4
Check the responder trigger signal.
1
Connect the on/off plug to the end cap
connector.
5
Switch ON the unit by inserting the external
power/responder cable.
2
Tighten the locking sleeve to the end cap
connector.
Result
A buzz can be heard within 25 seconds as a
confirmation that the transponder is activated.
Further requirements
It is recommended to test the transponder with
the Test and Configuration unit (TTC) to make
sure the transponder is working properly before
operation.
Connecting the transponder to
external power and responder
signals
Support information
Should you need technical support for your
cNODE MiniS you must contact a Kongsberg
Maritime office. A list of all our offices is
provided on our website. You can also contact
our main support office in Norway.
Manuals and technical information can be
downloaded from our support website.
• Company name: Kongsberg Maritime AS
• Address: Strandpromenaden 50, 3190 Horten,
Norway
• Telephone: +47 33 03 41 00
• Telephone 24h support: +47 33 03 24 07
• Telefax: +47 33 04 76 19
• Website: http://www.km.kongsberg.com
Prerequisites
The transponder must be charged before use.
• Support website: http://www.km.kongsberg.com/support_hpr
• E-mail address: [email protected]
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