[PSUBS-MAILIST] OTS Issue

[Smyth, Alec]

Hi James,

OTS have done something clever. The OTS transducer has only two contacts, but the when you use the factory cable for mounting the transducer remotely you will notice the cable connector has three contacts. What they are doing is using two of them (#1 and #3) connected together to act as a switch, so that when you plug in the cable the OTS box turns on. I think if you keep your current arrangement, but also connect contacts 1 and 3, you might find it works.

Best,

Alec

From: Personal_Submersibles [mailto:personal_submersibles-bounces at psubs.org] On Behalf Of Emile van Essen
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:34 PM
To: 'Personal Submersibles General Discussion'
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] OTS Issue

James,

It usually gives no problem to cut a transducer cable and solder it again. Don't forget the shield.
Obvious, the transducer must be in water and may not be in the shade of the sub.

Got mine on top of the sail. Best place but works not on surface..

BTW; I am dealer of  Ocean Reef  UW Communication ;  This brand share the same technology as OTS so you can talk between the 2 brands..)


Best regards, Emile
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Van: Personal_Submersibles [mailto:personal_submersibles-bounces at psubs.org] Namens James Frankland
Verzonden: woensdag 23 oktober 2013 18:05
Aan: personal_submersibles at psubs.org<mailto:personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
Onderwerp: [PSUBS-MAILIST] OTS Issue

Hi All,

Anyone got any thoughts on this.

My OTS surface station mounted inside the sub didnt work.  It didnt even switch on.  I checked the Vout at the batteries (16x AAA inside the unit) and it was good at 12V.

I suspect the problem is that i cut the transducer cable to pass it through a sub conn bulkhead connector.  When you plus the transducer into the unit, that is supposed to turn it on at the same time, but nothing.  Suspect no signal from the transducer so unit not switching on.

You can see the rubbish effort i made of it here.  Im almost sure this is the fault.

http://www.guernseysubmarine.com/Extended_files/Page22133.htm

Anyone got any ideas?  I need to get this fixed before the nest dive.

Thanks
James
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