Ocean Technology Systems MilCom Surface Station 6000S Manuel utilisateur
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i- NOTICE -
All users are instructed to read and fully understand the MilCom Surface Station
6000S manual before using. This manual and the information contained herein
are provided for use as a maintenance and operation guide. No license or rights
to manufacture, produce, and/or sell either the manual or articles described herein
are given. Undersea Systems International, Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems
hereinafter referred to as OTS, reserves the right to change specications without
notice.
All statements, technical information, and recommendations herein are based on
tests we believe to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not
guaranteed; and the following is made in lieu of all warranties, expressed or im-
plied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for purpose:
Seller’s and Manufacturer’s only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of the
product proved to be defective. Before using, the user shall determine the suit-
ability of the product for intended use, and the user assumes all risk and liability
whatsoever in connection therewith. Neither Seller nor Manufacturer shall be liable
either in tort or in contract for any loss or damage—direct, incidental, or conse-
quential—arising from the use of or the inability to use the product. No statement
or recommendation not contained herein shall have any force or eect unless it is
in an agreement signed by ocers of the Seller and Manufacturer.
- IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE -
(Please read before using product)
It is absolutely essential that all divers are certied, in good standing,
properly trained, equipped, and fully understand this user’s manual
before attempting to use the MilCom Surface Station 6000S. While
the MilCom Surface Station 6000S does provide the diver with the
ability to communicate underwater, it does not change or eliminate
the potential hazards of diving.
© Copyright 2022 by Undersea Systems International, Inc., dba
Ocean Technology Systems. All rights reserved.
Specications are subject to change without prior notice.
Refer to the User Manuals page of our Website at:
www.oceantechnologysystems.com for a list of any changes made to this
manual since its publication.
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Any defect of the product in workmanship or material discovered within one year
from the date of purchase must be promptly communicated in writing to Ocean
Technology Systems.
Ocean Technology Systems
3133 West Harvard St., Santa Ana, CA 92704 USA
Telephone: 714.754.7848 Fax: 714.966.1639
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.otscomm.com
Warning Symbols
Caution:
Minor or moderate injury could occur.
Warning:
Serious Injury or death could occur.
Danger:
Imminently hazardous causing injury or death.
Battery Disposal Warning
Dispose of the Lithium-Ion battery and the Battery Charger in
accordance with the local, state, and federal electronic waste
recycling regulations. Do not discard them in the trash.
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iii BATTERY WARNINGS
MilCom Surface Station 6000S contains Lithium-Ion battery pack. Proper han-
dling should always be taken to ensure the battery will operate at its optimum lev-
el. Mishandling or misuse of the battery could potentially aect the performance
and Safety of the battery.
Caution
• Please read the manual before charging.
• Lithium-Ion batteries have a predened number of charge cycles, if the bat-
teries won’t hold the charge or requires more frequent charging, the battery
may need to be replaced.
• Battery contains a protection circuit to prevent damage to the battery
during use. Care must be taken to ensure the battery is not damaged.
• If the battery will not take a charge (LED on the charger does not switch from
Green to Red when connected to a unit with depleted battery)
• Discontinue charging. Please contact OTS for further instructions.
• If the battery is not fully charged after 12.5 hours, discontinue charging.
Please contact OTS for further instructions.
• Battery must be charged at a temperature range between 0°C (32°F) and
45°C (113°F). Battery operation should be between –10°C (14°F) and 60°C
(140°F).
• The battery must be stored away from children and pets.
• If the battery is completely drained, charging will be necessary to maintain
the health of the battery. Do not leave a completely discharged battery in
storage for a long period without charging. (Greater than 6 months)
DANGER
The Milcom Surface Station 6000S uses Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries
which can explode or cause re if damaged or stored incorrectly.
IF STORED INCORRECTLY OR DAMAGED
Read and follow the Battery Warnings, Cautions and Prohibitions below
before using.
Failure to adhere to these guidelines could result in serious injury or death
caused by re or explosion.
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Failure to adhere to these guidelines could result in
serious injury or death.
• Do not place the battery in direct sunlight or in direct contact with a heat
source.
• Do not use the battery in high static environment where the battery can be
damaged due to static electricity.
• When storing two or more individual batteries in the same location, ensure
the battery contacts are protected from coming into contact with another
battery.
• Do not use this battery for other applications.
• Do not allow any conductive materials to come in contact with the battery
terminals.
• Only use the battery charger provided by OTS to charge the battery. An
unapproved charger could result in an over charge state and potentially
damage the battery. Using an unapproved charger will void your warranty.
• If the battery contacts are corroded or if the battery emits an unusual odor,
please contact OTS.
• Do not disassemble or reconstruct the battery.
• Do not throw, drop, or cause impact to the battery.
• Do not pierce a hole or puncture the battery with sharp objects.
• Do not use any other batteries or cells in this unit.
• Do not apply solder on the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperature greater than 60°C (140°F).
• Do not put the battery into a microwave or high-pressure container.
• Do not connect positive (+) and negative (-) contacts with any conductive
materials (such as metal or wire).
• Do not allow the battery to get wet or immerse in water.
• If you suspect that water has breached the unit, do not open the unit if the
unit is hot to the touch. Move unit away from any structures and vehicles.
Place it in a safe area. Let the unit cool completely before handling. Contact
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vTable of Contents
NOTICE ..........................................................................................................................i
Warning Symbols .................................................................................................. ii
Battery Disposal .................................................................................................... ii
BATTERY WARNING ..............................................................................................iii
Caution ......................................................................................................................iii
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1
General......................................................................................................................... 1
Specifications .......................................................................................................... 2
Anatomy of the Surface Station ................................................................. 3
Getting Started...................................................................................................... 6
Making Adjustments............................................................................................ 8
Maintenance...........................................................................................................11
Maintenance Intervals ...................................................................................11
PRE-DIVE CHECKLIST FOR ESTABLISHING .............................................11
COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................................................11
POST DIVE PROCEDURE.....................................................................................11
Replacement / Spare Parts .............................................................................12
Replacement Part Instructions.................................................................13
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................19
UNDERSTANDING WIRELESS UNDERWATER
COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................................................20
LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................................26
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing one of the most advanced and powerful underwater
communications available. The MilCom Surface Station 6000S wireless communi-
cation system mark a signicant advancement in technology and power, providing
unsurpassed voice communications to any professional dive operation. MilCom
Surface Station 6000S systems are single-sideband (SSB) ultrasonic transceivers
for diver to surface wireless communications.
This advanced system have our newest feature, scrambler mode for more secure
communications to our other wireless communication units. MilCom Surface Sta-
tion 6000S systems are backward compatible to our other wireless communication
units.
General
This manual contains information regarding the details, operation, care and main-
tenance of the MilCom 6000S underwater communication system including ear-
phone/microphone assemblies and support equipment (not included).
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2Specifications
Nominal Range: Calm Sea: up to 6000 m (feet)
Sea State 6: up to 200 m (Feet)
Many factors can aect the range of the unit see section, Understanding Wireless Underwater
Communications beginning on page 20 for more information.
Acoustic Output Power: 70 W Peak Envelope Power (PEP)
Audio Frequency
Response 300 Hz – 3.6 kHz
Receiver Sensitivity: –110 dBV
Automatic Gain Control: 120 dB dynamic range
Transmitter Activation: Manual activation Push-To-Talk (PTT)
Transmitter Band: 28.5–33 kHz 2 channel
Battery Type: 2 Lithium-Ion Battery Packs
Battery Life: 26 hours (10% duty cycle)
Housing: Polyethylene
Unit Dimensions: 14 in x10 in x 5.5 in (356 mm x 254 mm x 140 mm)
Unit Weight: 9.8 Pounds (4.4 Kg)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: –20°C to 45°C (–4°F to 113°F)
Battery Status Indicator: Green, Yellow, Red LED, and Audio Indicator
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Anatomy of the Surface Station
Automatic Internal Pressure Relief Port
The Automatic Internal Pressure Relief Port allows for pressure equalization
between the inside of the unit and the outside of the unit.
Speaker On / Off Indicator
The speaker On / O indicator will illuminate when the speaker is on and will be
dark when the speaker is o.
Speaker On / Off & Volume Control Knob
The Speaker On / O & Volume Control Knob allows you to turn the speaker on
and o and adjust the volume level of sound output from the unit. The Speak-
er can be turned o for use with a headset to isolate communications with the
tender. Press down on the knob to switch the Speaker On / O. When the unit
is powered on by default the speaker is on. Turn the knob clockwise to increase
the volume, counter clockwise to decrease.
Automatic Pressure Relief Valve
Speaker On/Off Indicator
Speaker On/Off & Volume Control Knob
Channel Selection Indicators
Channel Select Button
Squelch On/Off Button
Scrambler On/Off Button
Battery Level Indicator
Speaker
Line Out Connection Port
Mic/Headset Connection Port
Battery Charger Connection Port
Transducer/Power On/Off Port
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4Channel Indicators
The Channel Indicators will illuminate to display the channel that has been select-
ed by the Channel Select Button.
Channel Select Button
The Channel Select Button allows you to change the transmit and receive fre-
quency of the unit.
Squelch On / Off Button
The Squelch On / O Button allows you to switch the squelch functionality either
on or o. The LED circle around the button will illuminate when the squelch is on
and will be dark when the squelch is o.
Scrambler On/Off Button
The Scrambler On / O Button allows you to switch the scrambler functionality
either on or o. The LED circle around the button will illuminate when the scram-
bler is on and will be dark when the scrambler is o.
Battery Level Indicators
The battery level indicators display how much charge remains in the unit. See
section, Battery Level Indicators on page 10 for more information.
Transducer / Power On / Off Port
The Transducer / Power On / O Port is where the user connects the transducer
cable to the unit. Connecting the transducer to this port will power the unit on and
removing the transducer will power the unit o.
Battery Charger Connection and External
Power Port
The Battery Charger Connection Port is where the user connects the battery
changer to the unit. Connect the included battery charger to the unit to charge the
unit’s battery. 12V DC External power can be connected to the Battery Charger
Connection Port to power the unit without relying on the batteries. See section,
Using 12V External Power on page 10 for more information.
Mic/Headset Connection Port
The Mic/Headset Connection Port will allow the user to connect either the includ-
ed Hand-Held Microphone or an optional THB-PMC headset with boom micro-
phone. Either will work while connected to the unit.
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