ULB-350 PROGRAMMER USER MANUAL REV 2.0

RJE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

ULB-350 PROGRAMMER

USER MANUAL

REV 2.0

October 2016

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This manual is comprised of figures and text intended to provide descriptions

and instructions for the deployment, operation, and maintenance of the RJE

International ULB-350 Programmer. The information herein is arranged into

chapters and sections as follows:

Chapter 1 – An overview of the ULB-350 Programmer. General notes including

brief sections describing the applications and physical characteristics of the

Programmer itself.

Chapter 2 – Specifications. Sections comprised of lists of both general and

unique-to-the-unit specifications.

Chapter 3 – Operation and Deployment Notes. Sections detail the unpacking

and predeployment checkout procedures for the ULB-350 Programmer.

Chapter 4 - Maintenance. Sections detail periodic maintenance, battery

replacement and calibration procedures.

Please forward comments, questions, suggestions, or problems with the text,

figures, or equipment to RJE International.

RJE International: (949) 727-9399 [email protected]

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PROPRIETARY MATERIAL

The descriptions, procedural information, photos, figures, drawings, and illustrations in this manual

are the property of RJE International, Inc. Materials may not be reproduced or disseminated without

the prior written consent of RJE International.

RJE International reserves the right to make changes in design or specifications at any time without

incurring any obligation to modify previously installed units.

This manual is provided for information and reference purposes only and is subject to change

without notice.

LIMITED WARRANTY

RJE International, Inc. (RJE) guarantees its products to be free from defects in materials and

workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. In the event a product

malfunctions during this period, RJE’s obligation is limited to the repair or replacement, at RJE’s

option, of any product returned to the RJE factory. Products found defective should be returned

to the factory freight prepaid and carefully packed, as the customer will be responsible for any

damage during shipment.

Repairs or replacements, parts, labor, and return shipment under this warranty will be at no

cost to the customer. This warranty is void if, in RJE’s opinion, the product has been damaged

by accident or mishandled, altered, or repaired by the customer, where such treatment has

affected its performance or reliability. In the event of such mishandling, all costs for repair and

return freight will be charged to the customer. All products supplied by RJE that are designed

for use under hydrostatic loading have been certified by actual pressure testing prior to

shipment. Any damage that occurs as a direct result of flooding is NOT covered by this

warranty.

If a product is returned for warranty repair and no defect is found, the customer will be charged

a diagnostic fee plus all shipping costs. Incidental or consequential damages or costs incurred as

a result of a product’s malfunction are not the responsibility of RJE.

All returned products must be accompanied by a CASE number issued by RJE International.

Shipments without a CASE number will not be accepted.

LIABILITY

RJE shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages, injuries, or losses as a result of

the installation, testing, operation, or servicing of RJE products.

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RETURN PROCEDURE

Before returning any equipment to RJE, you must contact RJE and obtain a Case number. The

Case number assists RJE in identifying the origin and tracking the location of returned items.

When returning items to RJE from outside the United States, follow the checklist presented

below to prevent any delays or additional costs.

� Include with all shipments two copies of your commercial invoice showing the value of

the items and the reason you are returning them. Whenever possible, send copies of

the original export shipping documents with the consignment.

� Route via courier (FedEx or UPS).

� If there is more than one item per consignment, include a packing list with the

shipment. It is acceptable to combine the commercial invoice and packing list with the

contents of each carton clearly numbered and identified on the commercial invoice.

� If it is necessary to ship via airfreight, contact RJE for specific freight forwarding

instructions.

� You will be charged for customs clearance and inbound freight.

� Insure the items for their full value.

� Refer to the RJE issued Case number on all documents and correspondence.

� Prepay the freight.

TITLE

Title shall pass to buyer on delivery to carrier at Irvine, CA. Risk of damage or loss following such

delivery shall be to the buyer and RJE International shall in no way be responsible for safe arrival of

the shipment. Title shall so pass to buyer regardless of any provision for payment of freight or

insurance by RJE International or of the form of shipping documents. If shipment is consigned to RJE

International, it shall be for the purpose of securing buyer’s obligations under the contract.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FORWARD

WARRANTY

1 – Introduction to the ULB-350 Programmer 1.1 Overall Description ........................................................................................................ 1

1.2 ULB-350 Programmer ................................................................................................... 1

2 – ULB-350 Programmer Specifications

2.1 ULB-350 Programmer Specifications ............................................................................ 2

3 – Operations & Installation Notes 3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3

3.2 Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 3

3.3 Programming The Beacon ............................................................................................ 3

4 – ULB-350 Programmer Maintenance 4.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 7

4.2 Replacing the ULB-350 Programmer Battery ................................................................ 7

ILLUSTRATIONS

FIGURE 1-1, ULB-350 Programmer ................................................................................... 1

FIGURE 3-1, Connecting cable to Programmer and ULB-350 Beacon ............................... 3

FIGURE 4-1, Slide Battery Cover........................................................................................ 7

FIGURE 4-2, Place Battery in Compartment ....................................................................... 7

TABLES

TABLES 2-1, ULB-350 Programmer Specifications ............................................................ 2

TABLES 2-2, ULB-350 Programmer User Controls ............................................................ 2

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1.1 Overall Description

The RJE International ULB-350 Programmer is an electronic device used to program parameter

changes into the ULB-350 underwater acoustic beacon. The programmer is powered by either the AC

power adapter or a 9-Volt battery.

1.2 ULB-350 Programmer

FIGURE 1-1, ULB-350 Programmer

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2.1 ULB-350 Programmer Specifications

Table 2-1 ULB-350 Programmer Specifications

Repetition Rate User Selectable 1.0 pulse every second to 1 pulse every 30

seconds

Pulse Length User selectable 5 – 50ms

Activation time Delay User Selectable 1 second to 90 days

Power AC Power Adapter or 9 Volt Battery

Activation On/Off switch

Specifications are subject to change

2.2 ULB-350 Programmer User Controls

Table 2-2 ULB-350 Programmer User Controls

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HOME Returns programmer to

start

UP Increments selected

parameter up

DOWN Decrements selected

parameter down

LEFT Returns to previous

step

RIGHT Advances to next step

FAST/ SLOW Increase / Decrease,

Increment and

Decrement units





OPERATION NOTES & PROCEDURES

3.1 Introduction

The ULB-350 Programmer is a small self-contained electronic device that operates as a programming

interface for the ULB-350 series of underwater acoustic beacons. The ULB-350 Programmer uses a 9V

battery (Not Supplied) or the supplied AC power adapter to power the unit.

3.2 Unpacking

Carefully inspect each ULB-350 Programmer as it’s unpacked and report any damage to the

freight carrier and to RJE International.

As with any sophisticated electronic equipment, RJE International products should be handled

with a reasonable amount of care during unpacking, transporting and storing.

3.3 Programming the Beacon

FIGURE 3-1, Connecting cable to Programmer and ULB-350 Beacon

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3.3.1 Ensure that a 9-volt battery is installed or connect the AC power adapter to power

the Programmer. Using the cable assembly connect Programmer to ULB-350 beacon

to be programed. (See figure 3-1).

NOTE The ULB-350 can be programmed with or without an internal battery installed

in the beacon.

NOTE: The Programmer LCD will not provide a reading unless connected to a ULB-350

3.3.2 Use Table 2.2 as a guide to navigate through the menus.

3.3.3 Turn on ULB-350 Programmer, by sliding the On/Off switch to on, observe start

screen on programmer’s LCD.

START SCREEN

3.3.4 After a few moments, the programmer screen will switch to the Frequency screen.

Observe Frequency screen.

FREQUENCY SCREEN

The ULB-350 parameter on the top line displayed with brackets [Freq], is the value

displayed on the bottom line. The frequency displayed is the operating frequency.

NOTE: The frequency is factory set and cannot be changed.

3.3.5 To leave the frequency screen and adjust the pulse width, press the RIGHT button.

WIDTH SCREEN

Pulse width can be set from 5ms to 50ms in 5ms increments. The current value is

displayed on the screen. The UP button will increase and the DOWN button will

decrease the pulse width by 5ms. Once the pulse width is set, press the RIGHT button

to adjust the repetition rate or Period of the beacon.

PERIOD SCREEN

3.3.6 Period or repetition rate can be set from 1 pulse per second, to 1 pulse every 30

seconds. The current value is displayed on screen.





Set the FAST/SLOW switch to SLOW and the UP button will increment the period up,

and the Down button will decrement the period down in 1 second steps.

Set the FAST/SLOW switch to FAST and the UP and DOWN button will increment the

period in 5 second steps.

Once Period is set, press the RIGHT button to adjust the delay-time of the beacon.

DELAY-DAY SCREEN

3.3.7 Time delay is the length of time between water switch activation and when the

beacon actives and starts to send a acoustic pulse. The time – delay of the ULB-350

can be set from 1 second to 90 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds using the

Programmer. Days, hours, minutes and seconds each have their own setup menu.

The bottom line of the display shows the delays for all 4 menus.

Set the FAST/SLOW switch to SLOW and the UP button will increment the “day” delay

up, and the DOWN button will decrement the “day” down in 1 day steps.

Set the FAST/SLOW switch to FAST and increments can be adjusted by 10 day steps.

Once “day” delay is set, press the RIGHT button to adjust “hours”. The Programmer

will display [Delay-hr).

DELAY HOUR SCREEN

Set the FAST/SLOW switch to SLOW. The UP button will increment the “hour” time

delay up, and the DOWN button will decrement the day time delay down in 1 hour

steps.

Set the FAST/SLOW switch to FAST and increments can be adjusted by 5 hour steps.

Once “hour” delay is set, press the RIGHT button to adjust “minutes”. The

Programmer will display [Delay-min].

DELAY MINUET SCREEN

Set the FAST/SLOW switch to SLOW. The UP button will increment the “hour” time

delay up, and the DOWN button will decrement the day time delay down in 1 minute

steps.

Set the FAST/SLOW switch to FAST and increments can be adjusted by 5 minute steps





Once “minute” delay is set, press the RIGHT button to adjust “seconds”. The

Programmer will display [Delay-sec].

DELAY SECOND SCREEN

Set the FAST/SLOW switch to SLOW. The UP button will increment the “second” time

delay up, and the DOWN button will decrement the second time delay down in 1

second steps.

Set the FAST/SLOW switch to FAST and increments can be adjusted by 10 second

steps

Once “second” delay is set, press the RIGHT button to complete the time-delay

setting process. The Programmer will then display [Bat] to display the battery voltage.

3.3.8 Bottom line of display shows ULB-350’s internal battery voltage

NOTE: A 9-volt battery has to be installed into the ULB-350

BATTERY SCREEN

3.3.9 Press the RIGHT button to view battery capacity. The Programmer will display

(Battery) [Cap] screen.

BATTERY CAPACITY

Bottom line of display shows current used, since last power up, in milliamp hours.

3.3.10 Pressing the LEFT button to return programmer to the previous menu selection or

pressing the home button, will return programmer to frequency menu screen.

3.3.11 When you had completed the programming of the ULB-350, turn the programmer

OFF using the on/off switch.





ULB-350 PROGRAMMER MAINTENANCE

4.1 Maintenance

Other than replacing the internal 9 volt battery, the ULB-350 Programmer is maintenance free. No

periodic calibration or maintenance is required.

4.2 Replacing the ULB-350 Programmer battery

The battery in the ULB-350 Programmer should be replaced as needed to insure proper

operation. To change the ULB-350 Programmer battery use the following procedure:

• Use fingers to slide battery cover away from the housing, exposing the battery.

• Lift old battery out of the battery compartment.

• Place new battery into compartment. Ensure terminals are oriented correctly.

• Replace battery cover.

FIGURE 4-1, Slide Battery Cover FIGURE 4-2, Place Battery into Compartment

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