[PSUBS-MAILIST] OTS Issue

[James Frankland]

Hi Emile\Alec,

Thanks for that info.  Not quite sure how i can connect pins 1 and 3, but i
will have another look at it later on after work and see how it looks.
Many thanks
James

On 23 October 2013 18:14, Smyth, Alec <Alec.Smyth at covisint.com> wrote:

>  Hi James,****
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> OTS have done something clever. The OTS transducer has only two contacts,
> but the when you use the factory cable for mounting the transducer remotely
> you will notice the cable connector has three contacts. What they are doing
> is using two of them (#1 and #3) connected together to act as a switch, so
> that when you plug in the cable the OTS box turns on. I think if you keep
> your current arrangement, but also connect contacts 1 and 3, you might find
> it works.****
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> Best,
>
> Alec****
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> *From:* Personal_Submersibles [mailto:
> personal_submersibles-bounces at psubs.org] *On Behalf Of *Emile van Essen
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:34 PM
> *To:* 'Personal Submersibles General Discussion'
> *Subject:* Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] OTS Issue****
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> James,****
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> It usually gives no problem to cut a transducer cable and solder it again.
> Don’t forget the shield.****
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> Obvious, the transducer must be in water and may not be in the shade of
> the sub.****
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> Got mine on top of the sail. Best place but works not on surface..****
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> BTW; I am dealer of  Ocean Reef  UW Communication ;  This brand share the
> same technology as OTS so you can talk between the 2 brands..)****
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> Best regards, Emile****
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> *Van:* Personal_Submersibles [
> mailto:personal_submersibles-bounces at psubs.org<personal_submersibles-bounces at psubs.org>]
> *Namens *James Frankland
> *Verzonden:* woensdag 23 oktober 2013 18:05
> *Aan:* personal_submersibles at psubs.org
> *Onderwerp:* [PSUBS-MAILIST] OTS Issue****
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> Hi All,****
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> Anyone got any thoughts on this.****
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> My OTS surface station mounted inside the sub didnt work.  It didnt even
> switch on.  I checked the Vout at the batteries (16x AAA inside the unit)
> and it was good at 12V.****
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> I suspect the problem is that i cut the transducer cable to pass it
> through a sub conn bulkhead connector.  When you plus the transducer into
> the unit, that is supposed to turn it on at the same time, but nothing.
> Suspect no signal from the transducer so unit not switching on.****
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>  ****
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> You can see the rubbish effort i made of it here.  Im almost sure this is
> the fault.****
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> http://www.guernseysubmarine.com/Extended_files/Page22133.htm****
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> Anyone got any ideas?  I need to get this fixed before the nest dive.****
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> Thanks****
>
> James****
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