Surface Command Unit [8039]

A complete Scout topside; SCU, transceiver and software

Lightweight (left) and standard Scout USBL transceivers

Over-the-side deployment of a Scout USBL transceiver

(Left) Transponder test and programming box, (right) Scout Surface Command Unit

Scout USBL is designed to accurately track divers, ROVs and towfish in water depths up to 500 metres

The Surface Command Unit comrpises a powerful PC, battery pack, rugged keyboard and high visibility screen

Overview

Software Features: Interfaces all sensors and acoustic transceivers; Fully self contained, PC, display and transceiver interface; Allows operation of a Scout USBL from any size and type of vessel; Environmentally protected to IP65; Large touch screen display; Up to 2 hours operating life on internal battery pack
Datasheet: Surface Command Unit

With portable Scout USBL systems, the features of an Surface Interface Unit are incorporated into a portable, fully self contained Surface Command Unit (SCU) with integrated PC, large touch screen display, sensor interface and battery pack. This enables Scout USBL system to be operated independently from almost any type of boat.

The PC software on the SCU has been designed to be very easy and intuitive to operate with only basic user training required. Features include Wizards and Tools that guide an operator through the process of planning a job and configuring transponders in preparation for tracking. The User Interface shares a common look and feel with Sonardyne's latest generation of Fusion software products thereby ensuring operator familiarity when switching between products.

Specifications

Feature	Type 8039
Processor	Pentium
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
RAM	512Mb
Hard Disk	40Gb
Ports (Front Panel)	4 x Serial, 1 x USB 2.0
External Inputs	Transceiver, Responder Trigger, GPS Antenna (Optional)
Battery	Internal Li-Ion (UN Transport Approved)
Typical Battery Life	1-2 Hours
Power Supply	12-16V DC
Display Panel	12.1" TFT Touch Screen, 1024 x 768
IP Rating	IP65
Dimensions (LxWxH)	444.5mm (17.5") x 305mm (12") x 178mm (7")
Weight	10kg

Support

Title	Description
Setting a SIU or SCU to Match HF USBL Scout Transceiver Auxiliary Port Serial Interface Protocol (RS232 or RS485) - No: 08-006	Customer driven requests to use long cabling with the Scout transceiver has resulted in a requirement for RS485 comms protocol instead of RS232. The result of this change is that the surface interface units require reconfiguring when swapping between old and new transceivers. 8024 Transceivers built from Jan 2008 onwards are marked with a label denoting the comms protocol. Transceivers older than this date will be RS232 comms.

Title

Description

Setting a SIU or SCU to Match HF USBL Scout Transceiver Auxiliary Port Serial Interface Protocol (RS232 or RS485) - No: 08-006

Customer driven requests to use long cabling with the Scout transceiver has resulted in a requirement for RS485 comms protocol instead of RS232. The result of this change is that the surface interface units require reconfiguring when swapping between old and new transceivers. 8024 Transceivers built from Jan 2008 onwards are marked with a label denoting the comms protocol. Transceivers older than this date will be RS232 comms.

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