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STARFISH CONNECTING THE COMPONENTS

Having chosen your power source, the next step is to connect up the components of the StarFish system.

If this is the first time you're using the StarFish system, it is recommended you install the 'Scanline' software and USB hardware drivers on your laptop / PC before connecting the electronics module to it. Refer to the Scanline Software User Guide manual for details on how to do this.

Once the 'Scanline' software and drivers are installed, make the following connections...

If possible, turn off the power supply - if this is not possible, make the power connection last.

  1. Connect the StarFish sonar transducer head to the 'top box' electronics module, with the 9-Way D-Type connector, and securing thumb-screws.
  2. Connect the electronics module to a USB port on the laptop / PC using the supplied USB lead (type-A connector to type-B).
  3. Connect DC power to the electronics module with the 2.1mm power jack - this may be from a DC source, or the included AC-DC adapter. Follow the selection and safety guidelines in the Choosing A Power Supply section.
  4. Finally, once you are happy with the connections, turn on the power.

If the USB cable is unplugged from the PC / Laptop, the 'Power / Status Indicator' will illuminate continuously, otherwise, if connected, it will flash.

Step 1. Connect the StarFish sonar transducer head to the 'top box' electronics module.

Step 2. Connect the electronics module to a USB port on the laptop / PC; Step 3. Connect power to the electronics module with the 2.1mm power jack.

Check the 'Power/Status Indicator' on the electonics module once all connections have been made.

To summarise, your system should be connected in a similar configuration to the figure shown below...

StarFish system configuration