Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DK120 Dukane
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03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 1 of 24 DUKANE CORPORATION SEACOM DIVISION TECHNICAL MANUAL UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC BEACON MODELS DK100/DK120/DK130/DK140 April 13, 2004 REV 13 DUKANE CORPORATION ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS 60174 PHONE: 630-762-4050 FAX: 630-762-4049 DOCUMENT NO.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 2 of 24 This manual should be read in its entirety prior to any installation, operation, testing or maintenance of the DK100/DK120/DK130/DK140 Underwater Acoustic Beacons.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 3 of 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I ................................................................................................................... 5 GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 4 of 24 6.6. BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND TESTING. ............................................................. 1 8 6.7. BEACON OFF-CURRENT TEST. ............................................................................... 2 1 6.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 5 of 24 SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. INTRODUCTION. 1.1.1. GENERAL. This manual contains the de- scription, theory, installation and maintenance for the DK100/DK120/DK130/D.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 6 of 24 DK100/DK120 BEACON SPECIFICATIONS Operating Freuency............................................... Operating Depth.................................................... Pulse Length........................................
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 7 of 24 DK130/DK140 BEACON SPECIFICATIONS Operating Freuency............................................... 37.5 kHz ± 1 kHz Operating Depth.................................................... Pulse Length......................
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 8 of 24 SECTION II INSTALLATION 2.1. GENERAL. This section describes the installation of the beacon mounting kits and the installation of the DK Series beacons into these mounts.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 9 of 24 2.6. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE DK100/DK120 AND THE N30A26 SERIES MOUNTING KIT. 2.6.1. GENERAL. Model N30A26 Series Mounting Kit (Cradle Type) is an aluminum extrusion with a screw-attached securing plate that provides rugged mounting and protection of the beacon within the aircraft.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 10 of 24 Figure 4. Installation of N30A26 Series Mounting Kit and Beacon D. Insert the beacon into the mounting cradle with the water switch facing forward and/or downward with reference to the aircraft. Rotate the beacon in the mount so that the beacon replacement date can be read.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 11 of 24 If vertical mounting is employed, the switch end should be facing downwards to reduce the accumulation of dirt, grease, and water on the switch end. Rotate the beacon in the mount, so that the markings and beacon replacement date label can be read.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 12 of 24 2.8. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE DK130/DK140 AND THE N30A29 SERIES MOUNTING KIT. 2.8.1. GENERAL. Model N30A29 Series Mounting Kit (Cradle Type) is an aluminum extrusion with a screw-attached securing plate that provides rugged mounting and protection of the beacon within the aircraft.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 13 of 24 Figure 10. Installation of N30A29 Series Mounting Kit and Beacon D. Insert the beacon into the mounting cradle with the water switch facing forward and/or downward with reference to the aircraft. Rotate the beacon in the mount so that the beacon replacement date can be read.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 14 of 24 Figure 12. N30A21A Mounting Kit and Beacon Overall Dimensions Figure 13. Method of Installing the N30A21A Mounting Kit Figure 14. Securing Beacon In N30A21A Mounting Kit 2.9.3. INSTALLING BEACON INTO N30A21A MOUNTING KIT.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 15 of 24 SECTION III OPERATION 3.1. THEORY OF OPERATION. 3.1.1. The DK Series beacon is a battery-oper- ated underwater acoustic pulse generator that is activated when the water switch is immersed in either fresh or salt water. 3.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 16 of 24 SECTION IV TESTING 4.1. GENERAL. The DK Series beacon should be tested before and after installation in the mounting kit and at recommended maintenance intervals.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 17 of 24 SECTION V MAINTENANCE DK100/DK130 5.1. GENERAL. This section contains DK100/DK130 Beacon cleaning, beacon testing, battery testing, disposal and storage procedures. Initially beacons must be tested at every installation or beacon change.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 18 of 24 NOTE Replacement of the battery in the DK120 or DK140 beacon must be done by a qualified technician. CAUTION TO AVOID INTERNAL DAMAGE, DO NOT CLAMP THE BEACON IN A VISE, UNLESS A VISE-CLAMP (P/N 810-546) IS USED. SECTION VI MAINTENANCE DK120/DK140 6.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 19 of 24 Figure 18. Battery End Cover Re- moval With Vise Clamp and Span- ner Wrench 6.6.2. BATTERY REPLACEMENT. A. Both the Vise Clamp (P/N 810-546) and the Spanner Wrench (P/N 810-325) are available in kit P/N 810-2007/KVS. B.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 20 of 24 Figure 20. Beacon Exploded View Showing Relative Location of Battery and Related Parts WARNING REPLACE BATTERY WITH AUTHO- RIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS ONLY. USE OF AN UNAUTHO- RIZED BATTERY WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE AN INOPERATIVE OR DANGEROUS CONDITION.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 21 of 24 WARNING DO NOT RECHARGE, DISAS- SEMBLE, HEAT ABOVE 160°F (71°C) OR INCINERATE. THERE IS A RISK OF BATTERY FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND BURNS. 6.8. BATTERY DISPOSAL. Dispose of battery in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 22 of 24 SECTION VII WARRANTY DK100/DK120/DK130/DK140 The Dukane Corporation warrants that the electronics and case of the Model DK100/DK120DK130/ DK140 Underwater Acoustic Beac.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 23 of 24 SECTION VIII SERVICE PROGRAM DK100/DK120/DK130/DK140 8.1. BEACON RETURN – DEFECTIVE. 8.1.1. In the case of a failure which is determined to be within the Warranty terms (Section VII), the beacon will be replaced by Dukane Corpora- tion at the sole discretion of Dukane Corpora- tion.
03-TM-0037 REV 13 Page 24 of 24 SECTION IX PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING DK SERIES BEACON TO FACTORY 9.1. BEACON SERVICE. 9.1.1. PACKAGING. Insure that proper protec- tion for the beacon is provided i.e. protection from inadvertent shorting of the water switch and protection from surface scratches or abra- sions.
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