Surface Command Unit (Scout USBL - Special Order)

Please be aware that our Scout product family, which includes this Surface Command Unit, has been superseded with Micro-Ranger 2 USBL.

what we said at the time

The Type 8039 Surface Command Unit (SCU) is a portable command unit with integrated PC, sensor interface and rechargeable battery pack incorporated in a splash-proof case. The SCU 2 has been upgraded with; a faster processor, more memory, solid state hard drive, a heat exchanger, Li-Ion battery packs, improved chassis and a LED backlit screen which provides a bright and crisp display even in sunlight.

The SCU 2 incorporates all the features of a rack mounted Surface Interface Unit (SIU), supplying power and communications to the transceiver.
Being completely portable enables operation of Scout and Scout Plus systems independently from almost any type of boat in the rain, tropical heat and snow.

The Scout software 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 Ranger software products thereby ensuring operator familiarity when switching between products.

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Surface Command Unit Specifications & DataSheet

Feature	Type 8039
Processor	Intel Atom N270
Operating System	Windows® 7
RAM	2 GB
Hard Disk	240 Gb SSD
Ports (Front Panel)	4 x RS232, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 VGA (Dual Screen) Transceiver (RS485 & 48 V DC), Responder Trigger
Battery	Internal Li-ion (UN Transport Approved)
Typical Battery Life	2–4 Hours
Power Supply	12–16 V DC
Display Panel	12.1″ LED Backlit TFT, 1024 x 768
Dimensions (LxWxH)	444.5 mm (17.5″) x 305 mm (12″) x 178 mm (7″)
Weight	10 kg
Environmental Specifications	Operating: -10° 55° C (14° to 131° F) Storage: -40° 70° C (-40° to 158° F) IP Rating: IP65 Shock: 10 G acceleration peak to peak

Support

Title	Description
Limited operational support and cancellation of servicing and repair – No 15-010	The SCU v.1 (8039) product, launched in August 2005, has now become obsolete due to component obsolescence. limited operational support will be offered, however, servicing and repair will be withdrawn from this point onward. The SCU v.1 forms a crucial component part of Scout systems manufactured prior to May 2011, although this system has already been previously announced as obsolete and superseded by a later generation system that does not utilise the SCU v.1 This provides customers with a low risk upgrade path to the latest tried and tested systems. The SCU v.2 replaces the SCU v.1
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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Description

Limited operational support and cancellation of servicing and repair – No 15-010

The SCU v.1 (8039) product, launched in August 2005, has now become obsolete due to component obsolescence. limited operational support will be offered, however, servicing and repair will be withdrawn from this point onward. The SCU v.1 forms a crucial component part of Scout systems manufactured prior to May 2011, although this system has already been previously announced as obsolete and superseded by a later generation system that does not utilise the SCU v.1 This provides customers with a low risk upgrade path to the latest tried and tested systems.
The SCU v.2 replaces the SCU v.1

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.

Surface Command Unit (Scout USBL – Special Order)

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