Ocean Technology Systems PowerCom Surface Station 3000S User manual

User ManUal
sUrface station
3000S and 5000S

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i- NOTICE -
All users are instructed to read and fully understand the PowerCom
Surface Station (3000S & 5000S) manual before using. This manual
and the information contained herein are provided for use as a mainte-
nance and operation guide. No license or rights to manufacture, produce,
and/or sell either the product or articles described herein are given.
Undersea Systems International, Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems
hereinafter referred to as OTS, reserves the right to change specica-
tions without notice.
All statements, technical information, and recommendations herein are
based on tests we believe to be reliable, but the accuracy or complete-
ness thereof is not guaranteed; and the following is made in lieu of all
warranties, expressed or implied, 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 suitability of the
product for intended use, and the user assumes all risk and liability what-
soever in connection therewith. Neither Seller nor Manufacturer shall be
liable either in tort or in contract for any loss or damage—direct, inciden-
tal, or consequential—arising from the use of or the inability to use the
product. No statement or recommendation not contained herein shall
have any force or e󰀨ect unless it is in an agreement signed by o󰀩cers of
the Seller and Manufacturer.
- IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE -
(Please read before using product)
It is absolutely essential that all divers using this product are certied
divers who are, properly trained, equipped, and fully understand this
user’s manual before attempting to use the PowerCom Surface Sta-
tion (3000S & 5000S). While the PowerCom Surface Station (3000S &
5000S) does provide the diver with the ability to communicate under-
water, it does not change or eliminate the potential hazards of diving.
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Specications are subject to change without prior notice.
Refer to the User Manuals page of our Website at:
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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: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
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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
PowerCom Surface Station (3000S & 5000S) contains Lithium-Ion battery pack.
Proper handling should always be taken to ensure the battery will operate at its
optimum level. Mishandling or misuse of the battery could potentially a󰀨ect the
performance and Safety of the battery.
Caution
• Please read the manual before charging.
• Lithium-Ion batteries have a predened 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 6 hours for the PowerCom 3000S and
12.5 hours for the PowerCom 5000S, 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 PowerCom Surface Station (3000S & 5000S) 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.

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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 and structures and vehicles.
Place it in a safe area. Let the unit cool completely before handling. Contact
OTS.

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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 underwa-
ter communications available. The PowerCom Surface Station (3000S & 5000S)
series of wireless communication systems mark a signicant advancement in tech-
nology and power, providing unsurpassed voice communications to any profes-
sional dive operation. The PowerCom Surface Station (3000S & 5000S) systems
are single-sideband (SSB) ultrasonic transceivers for diver to surface wireless
communications.
These advanced systems have our newest feature, scrambler mode for more
secure communications to our other wireless communication units. PowerCom
Surface Station (3000S & 5000S) systems are compatible to our other wireless
communication units.
General
This manual contains information regarding the details, operation, care and main-
tenance of the PowerCom 3000S and 5000S underwater communications systems
including earphone/microphone assemblies and support equipment (not included).

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2Specifications
Nominal Range: Calm Sea: PowerCom 3000S: up to 3000 m
PowerCom 5000S: up to 5000 m
Sea State 6: up to 200 m
Many factors can aect the range of the unit see section, Understanding Wireless Underwater
Communications beginning on page 20 for more information.
Acoustic Output Power: PowerCom 3000S: 25 W Peak Envelope Power (PEP)
PowerCom 5000S: 35 W 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: PowerCom 3000S: 31–33 kHz 4 channel
PowerCom 5000S: 25–33 kHz 8 channel
Battery Type: PowerCom 3000S: 1 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
PowerCom 5000S: 2 Lithium-Ion Battery Packs
Battery Life: PowerCom 3000S: 16 hours (10% duty cycle)
PowerCom 5000S: 33 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: 9.2 Pounds (3.6 Kg) for PowerCom 3000S
9.8 Pounds (4.4 Kg) for PowerCom 5000S
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 se-
lected by the Channel Select Button. Note that 4 channels are available on the
3000S and 8 channels are available on the 5000S.
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.