[PSUBS-MAILIST] OTS Issue

[James Frankland]

Hi Alec,

Ok, i think i get it.  I will investigate later and report back...!  Many
thanks.
James

On 24 October 2013 12:56, Alec Smyth <alecsmyth at gmail.com> wrote:

> Let me try and re-word this... You will find the cable has two conductors,
> but the connector has three contacts. Two of the contacts are connected to
> the same cable. Thus when you screw the connector onto the OTS unit, it
> closes a circuit between the two contacts. Don't cut open the connector,
> you can explore this just by checking continuity between the contacts.
>
> Sorry, I hope I'm not repeating myself!
>
>
> Alec
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 6:42 AM, James Frankland <
> jamesf at guernseysubmarine.com> wrote:
>
>> Im a bit confused as when i cut the cable (some distance from the
>> connector), there are only 2 cables.  The inner cable and the shield.  So
>> not sure where this 3rd cable is.  I will take the connector appart and
>> investigate....
>>
>> Thanks
>> james
>>
>>  On 24 October 2013 11:20, Alec Smyth <alecsmyth at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> In the connector you screw onto the OTS box, just connect both 1 and 3
>>> to the same cable.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Alec
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 5:02 AM, James Frankland <
>>> jamesf at guernseysubmarine.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Emile\Alec,
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for that info.  Not quite sure how i can connect pins 1 and 3,
>>>> but i will have another look at it later on after work and see how it looks.
>>>> Many thanks
>>>> James
>>>>
>>>>  On 23 October 2013 18:14, Smyth, Alec <Alec.Smyth at covisint.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>   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****
>>>>>
>>>>> .****
>>>>>
>>>>> ** **
>>>>>
>>>>> ** **
>>>>>
>>>>> ** **
>>>>>
>>>>> ** **
>>>>>  ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> *Van:* Personal_Submersibles [
>>>>> mailto:personal_submersibles-bounces at psubs.org<personal_submersibles-bounces at psubs.org>]
>>>>> *Namens *James Frankland
>>>>> *Verzonden:* woensdag 23 oktober 2013 18:05
>>>>> *Aan:* 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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