[PSUBS-MAILIST] OTS Issue

[Alec Smyth]

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,****
>>
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>> 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.****
>>
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>>
>> Got mine on top of the sail. Best place but works not on surface..****
>>
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>> 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..)****
>>
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>>
>> Best regards, Emile****
>>
>> .****
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>> *Van:* Personal_Submersibles [
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>> *Namens *James Frankland
>> *Verzonden:* woensdag 23 oktober 2013 18:05
>> *Aan:* personal_submersibles at psubs.org
>> *Onderwerp:* [PSUBS-MAILIST] OTS Issue****
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>>
>> 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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