Dukane Seacom TS500 User manual

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DUKANE SEACOM, INC. SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34243 PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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OCTOBER 10, 2018
REV D
TECHNICAL MANUAL
ULTRASONIC TEST SET
MODEL TS500

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This manual should be read in its entirety prior
to operation of the TS500 Test Set

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SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. INTRODUCTION
1.1.1. GENERAL. This manual contains the description, operation and maintenance of the TS500
Ultrasonic Test Set manufactured by Dukane Seacom, Inc., 7135 16th Street East, Suite 101, Sara-
sota, FL 34243. See Figure 1.
1.1.2. SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS. All symbols and abbreviations used in this manual
are in accordance with the ANSI Y14.15 and MIL-STD-12, respectively.
1.2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.2.1. FUNCTION. The TS500 is a battery operated heterodyne type receiver that operates at an
ultrasonic frequency of 8.8 kHz and 37.5 kHz. The test set was designed primarily as a self-
contained, hand held functional tester for testing the Low Frequency Underwater Acoustic Beacons
1.2.2. SPECIFICATIONS. The specifica-
tions for the TS500 are given in Table 1
TABLE 1. TS500
ULTRASONIC TEST SET SPECIFICATIONS
Size ................................ 3.3" x 6.5" x 1.2"
(8.4 cm x 16.5 cm x 3.0 cm)
Weight ........................... 13 ounces
(368 grams)
Battery*........................... 9 Volt
* NEDA Type 1604A
Figure 1. Ultrasonic Test Set Model
TS500
(DK180) and Recorder Mounted Under-
water Acoustic Beacons (DK100 Series).
Utilizing the internal microphone, LED
indicator and loudspeaker, the Test Set
can perform an operational test on
Dukane Seacom, Inc. beacons without
removing the beacon from its mount.
The test set can also be used to perform a
voltage measurement to test the battery in
a Dukane Seacom, Inc. underwater bea-
con.

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SECTION II
OPERATION
2.1. OPERATION
All tests should be performed in the order shown below. If the beacon has been operated before
checking the battery voltage, the beacon must be allowed to rest for at least 1 hour. No matter how
long the beacon has been operated, this rest period will ensure that an accurate measurement of the
battery voltage is observed.
A. Turn the test set ON using the small slide switch located on the left side of the housing.
B. If the display reads LB, LO BAT or ∆ on the left side, the TS500 battery voltage has fallen be-
low the level required for operation of the test set and the 9 Volt battery should be replaced.
See Maintenance Section 3.2.
C. Testing Beacon Voltage. Choose the appropriate cable for the beacon (large clip for the
DK180 (8.8 kHz) and smaller clip for the DK100 series (37.5k Hz)). Attach the test probe clip
to the beacon case. See Figure 2. Place the tip of the probe in contact with the silver pad on
the white dome at the end of the beacon. The display will show the battery voltage of the bea-
con. Refer to the appropriate beacon manual for the acceptable range of the beacon battery
voltage.
D. Operational Test. Place the probes on the beacon as described above and press the red button
on the TS500 (the test set display will be blank during this operation). The beacon should acti-
vate and a sound will be audible from the TS500. It is not necessary to operate the beacon for
more than 30 seconds during the operational test. Please note that high levels of background
noise can interfere with this test. If difficulty is experienced in hearing the beacon, the operator
should repeat the test in a quieter area.
The TS500 LED Indicator will also illuminate when the beacon is actively pinging. The LED
Indicator will illuminate "RED" for each 37.5
kHz ping and "GREEN" for each 8.8 kHz ping.
Note: A new DK180 will transmit once every
second during the first 10 minutes of operation.
After the first 10 minutes, the DK180 will trans-
mit once every 10 seconds. It is not necessary to
operate the beacon for the initial 10 minute peri-
od before installation.
Figure 2. Testing Beacon

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SECTION III
MAINTENANCE
3.1. BATTERY LIFE
3.1.1. The test set battery should be replaced when its load voltage has dropped to 7 volts or the
display reads LB, LO BAT or ∆ when the test set is turned on.
3.2. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
3.2.1. Any 9 Volt battery may be used but longer service will be obtained by the use of premium
batteries such as NEDA Type 1604A. The battery is accessible in the Test Set by removing the bat-
tery access door on the bottom rear of the case and dropping out the old battery. A snap type con-
nector facilitates change of battery and prevents reversal of polarity, but as an additional precau-
tion, always turn the test set off before making the battery change.
3.3. TEST SET CALIBRATION
3.3.1. The TS500 Test Set is calibrated at the factory during manufacture. Under normal operat-
ing conditions the test set will not require calibration for a period of 15 months. The calibration
due date is shown on the back of the test set.
3.3.2. For calibration procedures, please contact Dukane Seacom, Inc. or refer to the calibration
procedures in the CT200 manual.

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SECTION IV
WARRANTY TEST SETS
Dukane Seacom, Inc. warrants that the Test Set (referred to as the unit) will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship, when used under normal operating conditions as determined solely by
Dukane Seacom, Inc., for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment from Dukane Sea-
com, Inc.
As the sole remedy for breach of the foregoing warranty, Dukane Seacom, Inc. shall repair or re-
place, at Dukane Seacom, Inc.’s option, any unit, component or part thereof found defective or
nonconforming within said one (1) year period from the date of shipment. Customer shall give
Dukane Seacom, Inc. notice of any defect or nonconformity and, if so instructed by Dukane Sea-
com, Inc., customer shall, at its expense, ship the unit, component or part to Dukane Seacom, Inc..
If Dukane Seacom, Inc. determines that the unit, component or part is actually defective or non-
conforming, it shall, at its expense, ship a new or a rebuilt unit, component or part to the customer.
The customer shall be responsible to perform, at its own expense, any necessary installation work
related to any defective or nonworking unit, component or part. The functionality and operational
aspects of the unit is determined by the unit operating within the specifications and is dependent of
proper maintenance as required to be performed by the customer.
Dukane Seacom, Inc. shall not be liable for any expense or damages resulting from interruptions in
the operation of the unit.
Dukane Seacom, Inc. shall not be liable for the cost of any repairs undertaken by the customer or
any third party without Dukane Seacom, Inc. prior written authorization.
Dukane Seacom, Inc. shall not be liable for any incidental, special consequential or exemplary
damages arising out of the installation, use, testing, servicing or maintenance of any unit, compo-
nent or part. This warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, included the
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Dukane Seacom, Inc.’s total liability under this warranty is limited to the remanufacture or re-
placement of the unit, component or part .