SHIPBOARD EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

SERVER
Rackable x86 server running Linux Operating System. It manages the flow of acquired data from the SeaRay® lines and auxiliary channels. It also
manages processing of the data and export to various peripherals (FC-AL and SCSI tape drives, NFS disks, plotters, QC tools).
Communications and synchronization with the navigation system are ensured via serial link and physical T0 signal.
Communications with BCXU-428s are ensured via transverse lines (Modified TCP-IP protocol, 100 Mbps Ethernet-based).

SYSTEM SOFTWARE PACKAGE

- Server software for Linux server.
- Client software (Java) for Linux/Windows clients.
- Embedded software for Sercel electronics modules.

GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE (GUI)

Rackable client PC (Linux or Windows) running intuitive graphical Java environments for setting up, controlling and troubleshooting the system.
Thanks to the Sercel Client/Server technology, the GUI PC can be located anywhere so long as an Ethernet connection is available.

LCI-428
Sercel SeaRay® electronics units management and interface to navigation system (T0, navigation header). It allows acquiring auxiliary channels
as well. It can be connected to a GPS receiver to timestamp and log the T0 input signal.

BCXU-428
- Shipboard interface with a SeaRay® cable: interface between the sea bed cable, the transverse port of the LCI-428 and the next BCXU-428.
- Provide a high-voltage power supply (PWM-428) for the cable’s electronics.
- The HV power supply is controlled in remote mode on the Seabed GUI, or in local mode by the controls on the front panel of the BCXU-428.
- The safety loop circuitry of BCXU-428 provides protection from hazardous voltages throughout the line to the first TZLU or SBLU. It turns off the
High Voltage and causes the Safety Loop red indicator to light up on the front panel

AUXILIARY CHANNELS UNITS (AXCUL)

The AXCUL is used to digitize analog auxiliary channels, using FDU electronics (typically 12 channels, extensions available up to 60 channels). It
is a rackable unit.

SEG-D FILE SERVER

High-capacity storage for seismic data and open Ethernet connection allowing real-time or postponed QC of seismic data.

IN-SEA EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

DECK CABLE
Connects the BCXU-428 to the immersible cable. Max. length: 100 meters.

EXTENDER CABLE
Immersible cable that connects the deck cable to the acquisition line (through a TZRU, TZLU, SBLU or B2B adaptor).
Maximum length: 400 meters with TZRU or SBLU on each end at 8 Mbits/s. It can also be used between two AQASs with a TZRU on each end.
Maximum length: 200 meters with SBLU on each end at 16 Mbits/s
OPTICAL EXTENDER CABLE
Armored immersible cable that connects the deck cable to the acquisition line (through a short SeaRay extender and a TZLU or SBLU).
Maximum length: 2400 m with a TZLU or SBLU on each end. It can also be used between two AQASs with a TZLU/SBLU on each end. Due to the
termination stiff length, the optical extender must be connected to a TZAC and not directly to a TZLU/SBLU.