CMS Marine SonicShield I Micro User manual

Issue 3

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Contents
Page 1 - Contents
Page 2 - Welcome
Page 3 - Installation Planning
Page 4 - Transducer Planning
Page 5 - Control unit Planning
Page 5 to 8 - Transducer Installation
Page 8 - Control unit Installation
Page 9 - Transducer Cables
Page 10 - Battery Cable + Fuse
Page 11 - Transducer fitting
Page 12 - Waterproof Connections
Page 13 - Light Sensor & Cable connections
Page 14 - Troubleshooting & Maintenance
CMS Marine
4 St Albans Road
Gloucester
GL2 5FW
[phone]
www.cmsmarine.co.uk
[email protected]k

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing CMS Marine to supply your SonicShield Product.
Please ensure you read this installation guide fully before proceeding as correct installation is critical to the overall
success of your Ultrasonic system
If you have any questions or require any help please either contact us on [phone] or
[email protected]k
Safety Considerations
WARNING
You MUST install this product in accordance with this installation guide, failure to follow the information enclosed
could result in damage to your vessel or personal injury
You MUST ensure you protect the permanent live connection with a 10 amp Inline fuse. Incorrect electrical
installation could cause irreparable damage to the product or other electrical equipment and could result in
personal injury or damage to the vessel.
If you are not competent working with a 12V or 24V supply please contact a qualified Marine Electronics installer or
contact CMS Marine to discuss installation.
You MUST also be qualified to make any alterations or additions to your 110V –240V AC supply if required.
Modifications to your AC system are outside of the scope of this guide.
PLEASE ENSURE ALL POWER IS SWITCHED OFF WHEN CONNECTING OR REMOVING CABLES FROM THE
INTELLIGENT CONTROL UNIT.
IF IN DOUBT PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

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Installation
The installation of your SonicShield product is based around a DIY installation. By following the steps below in order,
you will ensure most efficient use of your time.
Plan the location of your transducers
Plan the location of your control box
Fit the transducer rings
Fit the control box
Run the power and transducer cables
Fit the Light Sensor (OPTIONAL)
Switch ON.
Planning - Transducers
Planning the location of the transducers is the MOST important consideration. Incorrect positioning or installation
will result in inefficient cleaning.
Please see images below for correct installation positions.
Note :- If you are installing a Micro system as part of a larger installation, please follow the proposed layout supplied
by us.
You MUST ensure you are installing onto the outer skin of your boat. Modern boats have many false floors
(especially motor vessels). Installation on anything other than the outer skin will severely limit the units
effectiveness.
If you think that the Silicon H05RN Transducer cables are too long or too short to reach the optimum location for
your transducers please contact us to arrange an extension cable or advice.
DO NOT COMPROMISE THE LOCATION OF YOUR TRANSDUCERS BASED ON THE LENGTH OF CABLE.

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The below is only a rough indication of position. If you would like advice on the optimum position please call our
technical team, as we have experience with many types of boats.
For boats with waterline length <10M
The transducers should be located towards the stern between the propeller and the rudder. One should be placed to
port and the other to starboard approximately 30cm from the centre line.
For boats with waterline length >10M < 20M
The transducers should be located towards the stern between the propeller and the rudder. One should be placed to
port and the other to starboard approximately 30cm from the centre line.
The additional transducer should be located towards the bow. It can be located either port or starboard of the
centre line.

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Planning –Control Unit
When planning the location for your intelligent control unit you must take into account the below suggestions.
The control unit is IP67 rated and will withstand submersion to 1M. The connectors are IP68 and will withstand
submersion to 10M. Where possible it is always advisable to install the control unit in a locker or in an area that will
not be consistently in contact with water.
It is advisable to
Install above the water line in a dry area
Be located where ALL of your transducer cables can reach
Be located where your battery power cable can reach
Note :- Extension cables can be ordered from us for all cabling.
Fitting –Transducers
Remove the transducer from its packaging and place the transducer (with the nut attached) in the area you plan to
install it.
Prepare the surface of the hull using the 80 Grit sandpaper supplied. For best results an orbital sander / Mutli-tool
can be used. Remove gel coat / paint and ensure a smooth flat surface is made in preparation for the transducer.
ENSURE YOU ARE INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCER IN A SOLID AND FLAT AREA OF YOUR HULL. IT IS VITALLY
IMPORTANT 100% SURFACE CONTACT OF THE TRANSDUCER FACE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE HULL
This area was prepared for the bow
transducer using a sander. The more paint
you remove the better the adhesion will be.
This area had a false floor in the starboard aft
cabin and so required cutting to access the GRP
hull. We used a Fein Multimaster tool with the saw
attachment that was ideal.

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It is advised to clean the prepared area of the hull and the transducer ring with an alcohol based solvent i.e Acetone
(Not supplied). PLEASE ENSURE YOU TAKE NOTE OF THE MANUFACTURERS SAFTEY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING
THESE PRODUCTS.
Place the transducer assembly on this newly prepared area and draw around the ring to give you a guide for the
epoxy later in the assembly.
Once you have prepared the hull you are now ready to apply the
adhesive plastic disc. Screw the transducer into the ring until it sits slightly proud of the nut. Peel off the white
backing paper and fix the plastic disc to the centre of the transducer face. Smooth the edges of the disc so that they
are touching the solid black ring of the transducer nut as show below.
The purpose of the plastic disc is to ensure you have a solid contact to the hull of the boat. Later in this guide you will
be applying epoxy resin to the boats hull and this plastic disc will protect the transducer face from the epoxy resin.
Using the epoxy resin supplied you will now need to apply epoxy to the transducer ring ONLY, ensuring you DO NOT
apply any epoxy to the plastic covering, applying epoxy to the plastic covering will create bubbling / rippling which
will decrease effectiveness. Be aware of the rapid setting time of the epoxy resin and only mix enough for immediate
use.
After preparing the hull area, place the
transducer and nut in the proposed position
and draw around the outside of the nut to
give you a guide.

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Once you have applied the epoxy to the ring you can now apply the epoxy to the hull area (as shown on the next
page). Using the guide you drew earlier apply a generous amount of the epoxy ensuring you cover the entire area of
the hull where the transducer and nut will be located. Try to ensure the epoxy resin is as level as possible.
Once you have a good covering of epoxy on the hull and the nut you will now need to carefully place the transducer
onto the hull.
It is important at this stage that you do not move (twist, lift, etc) the transducer once the plastic covering over the
transducer face has made contact with the epoxy on the hull.
Place the transducer assembly onto the prepared hull surface, apply direct pressure to the transducer and if possible
apply some weight that can be left in place during the curing process.
You DO NOT need to remove the plastic disc from the assembly after the epoxy has cured.
Repeat this process from the rest of the transducers supplied with your kit.
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PROCESS YOU WILL UNDERTAKE TODAY AND SO YOU MUST ENSURE YOU GET IT
RIGHT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR REQUIRE ANY SUPPORT CALL US ON [phone].
Apply epoxy to the ring area only
(highlighted Green), avoiding contact with
the plastic covering (highlighted red below)
Apply glue generously to the hull area
ensuring you cover an area large enough to
accept the ring and transducer face.
You are aiming to get a good even covering
over the whole transducer area to ensure
the transducer face has good contact with
the hull through the epoxy resin.

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Fitting –Control Unit
Using the template provided in your installation kit, carefully make pilot holes using a 2mm drill bit.
Using the x4 screw provided, mount the control box to your chosen location.
NOTE : When drilling / screwing into boat surfaces check that there are no cables or pipes on the opposite side of the
surface. Check that once installed the screws will not protrude through the surface.
Remember that you should ensure that the control box is mounted above the waterline.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR CONTROL UNIT TO ALLOW FITMENT OF THE
CONNECTORS.
Example of a transducer that has been left
in place to cure. This is how your transducer
should look before you move to the next
transducer.

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Fitting –Transducer Cables
The transducer cables supplied are made from marine based silicon and will withstand any water or temperature
fluctuations during normal operation.
It is suggested that where possible you follow any current cabling or trunking to aid your installation of cables.
Starting at your transducer work the cable back to control unit.
DO NOT CONNECT ANY OF CABLES TO YOUR UNIT AT THIS STAGE.
DO NOT COIL ANY TIGHTLY UNUSED CABLE, LARGE LOOSE COILS ARE OK.
IF YOU REQUIRE LONGER CABLES TO REACH YOUR CONTROL UNIT PLEASE CONTACT US FOR EXTENSION CABLES
If you need to drill through any watertight bulk heads or lockers ensure you use a cable gland to ensure they remain
watertight. If you require any support or advice at this stage please contact our technical team who will be more
than happy to offer some advice.

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Fitting –12V / 24V Battery supply.
You will need to ensure a permanently live supply from your battery to the control unit.
CMS Marine advise making a direct connection to your battery. YOU MUST install a 10 AMP inline fuse as close to
the battery on the live supply (Brown cable) as possible. Failure to install the fuse could result in damage to your
control unit and will invalidate your warranty.
We supply 3 Core cable to allow installation on either 12v or 24v DC. Please ensure you use the correct wires for
your boats DC configuration.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ALSO CONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE TO THE CORRECT POLARITY ON YOUR BATTERY.
CROSS POLARITY WILL CAUSE IRREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO YOUR UNIT.
BROWN 24v +VE
BLUE 12v +VE
GREEN/YELLOW 0v -VE
GREEN/YELLOW -VE
BROWN 24v +VE / BLUE 12v +VE

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Fitting –Transducer cable to transducer unit.
Once the epoxy resin has fully cured (approx 24 Hours) you will be able to unscrew the transducer from the ring. This
should be possible by hand only.
If however you are unable to loosen the transducer by hand you may need to give the transducer a slight tap with a
mallet to loosen and epoxy resin excess. EXCESS FORCE IS NOT REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE TRANSDUCER. IF YOU
ARE HAVING PROBLEMS PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER ADVICE.
Apply a small amount of silicon grease to the face of the transducer. You will only need a light skin approx 1mm
thick. The silicon grease is used to aid acoustic coupling of the transducer unit to your boats hull. Too much grease
will decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
Screw the transducer into the ring until hand tight.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE TRANSDUCER AS THIS MAY CAUSE THE EPOXY TO CRACK AND WILL DECREASE THE
EFFECTIVENSS OF THE UNIT.
Please note that after approximately 24hrs of running the silicon will have settled and your transducers may need a
futher ¼ turn to ensure they are tight to the hull. If the transducers are not tight they will not be acting at maximum
efficiency.

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Waterproof connections
All of the connectors are IP68 rated. To protect against any moisture / condensation build up within connector we
advise applying a small amount of silicon grease to ALL of the connectors as detailed below.
Apply only a small amount of silicon grease (approx. ½ pea or 0.5g) to the plug, ensure the grease is evenly spread
over the connection. Then connect plug to socket.
We advise checking the silicon grease on the transducer connectors every 6 Months.
Repeat this process from the rest of the transducers supplied with your kit.
Connect the transducer cable to the transducer unit.
Repeat this process from the rest of the transducers supplied with your kit.

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Fitting - Light Sensor
If you have ordered the Light Sensor you will have 4 sockets on the back of your control unit. If you only have 3
sockets then you can skip this section as the Light Sensor is not required.
The light Sensor is a LDR (Light Dependant Resistor) that monitors the daylight brightness. It is waterproof and works
best when it is positioned in an area that will not be shaded by parts of your boat (Flybridge, Mast etc). We advise
installing outside of the cabin area. It does not need to be facing direct sunlight as it detects brightness. The light
sensor will switch the system off at Dusk and turn the system back on at Dawn.
Using the light sensor mounting holes as a template, carefully make 2 pilot holes using a 2mm drill bit. Using the
screw provided mount the light sensor.
Note :- The sensor can be located horizontal or vertical.
IF YOU HAVE ORDERED THE SENSOR YOU MUST INSTALL IT TO MAKE THE SYSTEM WORK. IT WILL NOT OPERATE
WITHOUT IT.
Fitting –All cables to the control unit
Firstly connect the transducer cables, ensure the nuts are secure to prevent them from becoming disconnected. This
will also ensure the connections are water tight.
Next connect the light sensor if installed (OPTIONAL)
Connect the power to the control box.
Your system will now have power and the status light will display. The unit will run a test and within 15 seconds you
will see the transducer lights start and your unit will be running.
Your SonicShield Intelligent antifouling unit is now fully installed.

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Troubleshooting
Status Lights –indicates power status / fault
Solid On –Unit Running
One Flash –Low voltage
Two Flashes –Light Sensor has deactivated the cleaning
Three Flashes –COMBI –Low Volts and Dark
Four Flashes –FAULT - High temperature
Five Flashes –COMBO –Low volts and High temperature
Six Flashes –COMBO –Dark and High temperature
seven Flashes –COMBO –Low volts, Dark and High Temperature
Transducer Lights
Flashing Yellow = Transducers in operation
If you see any other combination of lights or you do not have any lights, please contact us.
Maintenance
No regular maintenance of the transducers or system is required.
With all marine electronic installations we advise checking cabling and connections on a periodic basis to ensure no
damage has occurred.
Every 6 Months we would advise checking the transducers are tight and if required a fresh layer of silicon grease
applied to the transducer face. Please not that if you do reapply the additional silicon that you will need to check the
transducers after 24 Hours as a further ¼ turn may be required to ensure the transducers are tight to the hull.
Thank you
CMS Marine