Simrad BSM-3 Installation Manual

BSM-3

Installation Manual

ENGLISH

simrad-yachting.com

Preface

Disclaimer

As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the
right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be
reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest
distributor if you require any further assistance.

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument
and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal
injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely
responsible for observing safe boating practices.

NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND
AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT
IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY
VIOLATE THE LAW.

Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals,
user guides and other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from,
another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between
any Translation of the Documentation, the English language
version of the Documentation will be the official version of the
Documentation.

This manual represents the product as at the time of printing.
Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates
reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.

Trademarks

NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine
Electronics Association.

Navionics is a registered trademark of Navionics SpA.

Simrad is a trademark of Kongsberg Maritime AS Company
registered in the US and other countries and is being used under
license.

B&G, Lowrance, StructureScan, Navico, SonicHub, SimNet, Skimmer,
InsightHD, Broadband Radar, Broadband Sonar, and SonarHub are
trademarks of Navico, registered in the US and other countries.

Copyright

Copyright © 2014 Navico Holding AS.

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Warranty

The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.

In case of any queries, refer to the brand web site of your display or
system: www.simrad-yachting.com

Declarations and conformance

This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as
coastal sea areas administered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A.

Compliance Statements

BSM-3:

• Comply with CE under EMC directive 2004/108/EC

• Comply with the requirements of level 2 devices of the

Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
standard 2008.tra es

The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available in the following
website, under the model documentation section:

www.simrad-yachting.com

Warning

The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that of the receiver

• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

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About this manual

!

This document describes how to install the BSM-3 and connect the
unit to transducers and display units.

Separate installation instruction for transducers are included with
the transducer package.

The BSM-3 is compatible with the following MFD displays and
systems:

• NSE

• NSO, NSO evo2

• NSS, NSS evo2

http://support.simrad-yachting.com

¼ Note: Make sure the MFD has up-to-date software, - refer to the

website: www.simrad-yachting.com

Important text that requires special attention from the reader is
emphasized as follows:

¼ Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some

important information.

Warning: Used when it is necessar y to warn personnel that they should

proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/pe r­ sonnel.

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Contents

7 Introduction

7 BSM-3 module layout
7 Parts included in package

9 Installation and wiring

9 Mounting location
10 Securing BSM-3 module
11 Wiring
12 Connecting the BSM-3 to your display

13 Transducer connection

13 BSM-3 connectors
14 Transducer with a 7-pin connector
14 Transducer with bare wires
15 Airmar transducers

18 Trouble shooting

19 Technical specication

21 Dimensional drawings

22 Spare parts and accessories

22 Spare parts
22 Accessories
22 Transducers

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Contents | BSM-3 Installation Manual

Introduction

BSM-3 module layout

1

ethernet

connector

GroundinG

screW

le d s tat u s

indicators

removable

cover

connectors

Parts included in package

For spare parts and part numbers, see“Spare parts and accessories”
on page 22.

Item No. Description

1 BSM-3 sounder module

1 Ethernet cable, 1.8 m (6 ft)

Power cable (bare wires), 2 m (6.5 ft)

1

Cable glands for bare wire transducer
installation

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Item No. Description

4 Screws

Spare Fuse kit including;

1

3A Fuses and fuse holders

1 Warranty card

1 This manual

Required tools and supplies

2 mm
(5/64”)

Drill

Drill Bit Screw driver Pencil

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Installation and wiring

Mounting location

Before installing the BSM-3, consider location and cable runs
necessary to connect the module to display unit, transducer and
power source.

The mounting location must allow for required working area when
connecting the cables. Also ensure that the location allows viewing
the unit’s LED indicators.

The units should be mounted with special regard to the units’
environmental protection, temperature range and cable length.

The mounting surface needs to be structurally strong, with as little
vibration as possible. If possible, mount the unit close to the edges
of a panel to minimize vibration.

Do not run the transducer cabling near the BSM-3 power cables,
any VHF antenna coax cables or any DC or AC power cables. Avoid
placing Ethernet cables close to VHF antennas.

The BSM-3 conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standards, but proper installation is required
to get best use and performance from this product. Ensure you
have as much separation as possible between different electrical
equipment, (see diagram below).

X

Electromagnetic interference
Gasoline fumes
Vibration
Heat

RADAR

1.5 m (5 ft) Min

Radio or AIS Transmitter

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2.0 m (6.5 ft) Min

Sunlight
Salt spray

X

Physical damage

Compass

1.8 m (6 ft) Min

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Securing BSM-3 module

Mount the BSM-3 on a vertical surface with the power and
transducer cable connections exiting downwards.

Fasten the BSM-3 by using the 4 stainless steel self tapping screws
included with the unit.

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Wiring

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!

The BSM-3 has convenient connectors to attach power and
transducers. It is also supplied with cable glands to allow for
transducers that don’t have a 7 pin connector.

The BSM-3 contains high voltages and specialized parts; the
operator should never remove the module’s cover without
removing the power connection.

Removing the transducer cable from the BSM-3 while the
module is powered on can cause sparks. Remove the transducer
cables only after the module has been disconnected from its
power source.

Grounding the unit

For additional safety install grounding cable in ground screw hole as
indicated on illustration. Recommended 16 awg wire.

Power

The unit has no power key and will turn on when power is applied.

When used in an NSE/NSS/NSO evo2 system, it is recommended to
connect the BSM-3 to the Power control bus, and set display system
to power control master.

BSM-2

BSM-2

Black

Yellow

Blue

(n/c)

12 - 24 V DC

Red

NSE

Power

Control bus

Black

Red

Yellow

Blue

(n/c)

+

Yellow

Blue

(n/c)

_

12 - 24 V DC

Black

Red

Switch

_

+

If the BSM-3 is connected directly to the vessel’s battery, the module
will continue to draw power even when it is not in operation. It is
recommended that the yellow power cable wire be fitted with an
optional on/off switch, allowing the BSM-3 to be powered off when
not in use.

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Connecting the BSM-3 to your display

SINGLE

MULTIPLE

The BSM-3 connects to your display system over an Ethernet
network, either directly or via a Network Expansion Port.

When connected to an NSO, the RJ45 to 5 pin cross-over Ethernet
cable included with the NSO system must be used.

¼ Note: Above not relevant to NSO evo2

For details refer to the display system’s Installation manual.

DISPLAY

SYSTEM

DISPLAY

SYSTEM

A

BSM-3 NEP-2

B

_

+

12 - 24 V DC

transducers

Ref Description

A Ethernet cable

B BSM-3 Power cable

C Transducer cables

C

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Transducer connection

BSM-3 connectors

3

A B C D E F

POWER

Ref Description

A Power 12 or 24 V DC (9-32 V DC) 4 pin connector

B Speed Input

C Transducer port 1 : 7 pin blue connector:

Connect medium or high frequency transducers.

D Cable gland for independent temperature input:

Tied to Transducer 1

E Transducer port 2 : 7 pin blue connector:

Connect low frequency transducers

F Cable gland for independent temperature input:

Tied to Transducer 2

SPEED

TRANSDUCER 1

TEMPERATURE 1 TEMPERATURE 2

TRANSDUCER 2

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Transducer with a 7-pin connector

C

E

Most Airmar transducers as of 2014 are available with 7-pin blue
connectors including dual channel transducers. These connect
to the corresponding connectors on the BSM-3. Dual channel
transducers will have two connectors and will be labeled.

Transducer with bare wires

Remove connectors

1. Remove cover.

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2. Remove terminal blocks and disconnect the connector wires for

both transducer ports including wires going to temperature and
speed terminals.

3. Remove connector lock nut and remove connector.

4. Select cable inlets according to cable diameter and labelling on the

front plate.

5. Disassemble the appropriate cable gland, and thread the gland

parts on to the cable.

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6. Insert the gland housing in to the BSM-3 case and secure with nut.

7. Pass the gland securing nut over the bare wires and along the cable.

8. Pass the cable through the gland housing.

9. Terminate the wires to the terminal blocks according to the terminal

specification in the following pages

10. Connect the terminal blocks to the corresponding connector block

11. Tighten the cable gland outer sealing nuts by hand

12. Close the BSM-3 cover and secure the cables.

Port Gland size Cable diameter

Transducer 1&2 M20 10.0 mm - 14.0 mm (3.94” - 5.51”)

Power
Speed
Temperature 1
Temperature 2

M16 6.0 mm - 10.0 mm (2.36” - 3.94”)

Airmar transducers

The wiring diagram below shows how to connect an Airmar
transducer (B265).

¼ Note: On some models Low frequency XDCR+ wire (blue/white) can

be yellow.

On some transducer models temperature brown cable is connected
internally to XID GND, and there is no need to connect bare and
brown cable together.

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Consult XDCR documentation for correct wiring diagram before
connecting transducer!

Ref Color Function

A Orange XID

B Shield XID ground (if available)

C Brown Thermistor (XID ground)

D White Thermistor

E Shield High freq. depth shield

F Black High freq. negative

G Blue High freq. positive

H Orange XID *

I Brown Thermistor (XID ground) *

J Shield Low freq. depth shield

K Black and white (or black) Low freq. negative

L Blue/white or yellow Low freq. positive

* Dual transducer installation only

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SPEED

SPD IN

GND

SPD PWR

1

TEMP HIGH

J5

TEMP HIGH

GND

XDCR ID HIGH

1

J4

XDCR Z2

XDCR Z3

XDCR HIGH

XDCR Z1

IMP SEL

XDCR -

SHIELD

XDCR +

TEMP LOW

J8

1

G

A B C D E F

H

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TEMP LOW

GND

XDCR ID LOW

1

I

J6

XDCR LOW

J7

XDCR Z1

XDCR Z2

XDCR Z3

J

IMP SEL

XDCR -

SHIELD

XDCR +

1

K

L

Setting up the transducers

The BSM-3 is compatible with Airmar’s Transducer ID protocol. If you
have an Airmar transducer that supports this feature, BSM-3 will
read your transducer’s specification at start-up and automatically
adjust the frequency and temperature settings. The transducer’s XID
wire (orange) should be connected to the XDCR_ID_HIGH/LOW
terminal in the TEMP HIGH/LOW connector as shown below.

TEMP HIGH

TEMP HIGH

GND

XDCR ID HIGH

1

J5

Ref Color Signal

A

B

Orange XID

Shield XID GND

A B

If your transducer doesn’t support Airmar’s Transducer ID protocol,
the transducer selection and configuring needs to be done from
the display as shown on the graphics below.

A detailed description is found in the relevant documentation for
the display.

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Airmar B265 (10k)

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Trouble shooting

POWER NETWORK TRANSDUCER-2TRANSDUCER-1

Ind. Status Description

No power connection

Power

Network

Trans­ducers

Off

On - Red System starting

On - Green System operational

Flashing -
Red/Green

Off

On - Green Ethernet connected and ok

Off Transducer not connected

Flashing every

0.5 second ­Green

Flashing every
second -
Green

On - Green System operational

Check power and power cable

Check yellow wire

Software error or unit
reprogrammed

Restart the unit

If still not ok, contact Customer
Support

No Ethernet connection

Check cable

Verify that remote unit is turned
ON

Initializing transmitter

Searching for bottom signal

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Technical specication

Compliance and environmental

Compliance CE, C-TICK

Technical
standards

Waterproof IPX5

Humidity Up to 95% at 35°C non-condensing

Storage

temperature

Operating

temperature

General

Connectors 6 Glands and 1 Ethernet

Weight 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)

Dimensions
(WxHxD) mm/

in

Mounting 4 keyholed mounting tabs

Power requirements

Power

consumption

Sonar specications

Power output 250 Watts RMS

Frequencies Broadband Frequencies Transceiver High:

Transmitter and

receiver type

IEC 60945,

IEC 60529

–30°C to +70°C

–15°C to +55°C

340x100x289 mm

(13.38x3.94x11.37 inches)

Range dependent – normally less than 10 W

2,000 Watts (peak to peak)

130-210 kHz; 85-145 kHz

Broadband Frequencies Transceiver Low:

40-60 kHz; 25-45 kHz

Narrowband Frequencies Transceiver High:

200 kHz; 83 kHz

Narrowband Frequencies Transceiver Low:

50 kHz; 38 kHz; 28 kHz

Dual Broadband tuned receivers

Dual tuned CHIRP transmitters

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Pulse Length Range Dependent - to 70 ms max

Max. transmit
rate

Range dependent – to 20 Hz in shallow depths.
User selectable.

Range scales 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80,100,120, 150, 200,

250, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1500,
2000, 4000, 6000, 8000, 10,000, 12,000, 15,000

 NOTE: all numbers above in ft. can be

changed to metrics in NSE/NSO/NSS unit.

Range control Auto/manual range with zoom, alternating dual

frequency display with CHIRP, simultaneous
with narrowband

Zoom size Auto/manual x2, x3, x4, x5, x6, x7, x8 (user

selectable)

DC Voltage requirements

Voltage 10.7–32 VDC (for 12 or 24 VDC systems)

Interfaces

Network Ethernet 10/100

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Dimensional drawings

6

100 mm (3.94”)109 mm (4.29”)

340 mm (13.38”)

320 mm (12.60”)

250 mm (9.84”)

289 mm (11.38”)

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Spare parts and accessories

Spare parts

7

Part no. Description

000-00128-001 Power cable

Hardware mounting accessories including

000-10412-001

000-10414-001 Terminal block

003-9558-00 Cable gland kit

003-8590-00 Fuse Kit

4 screws;

8Gx1, PAN POZI, S/T, 16, LO-HEAD

Accessories

Part no. Description

000-0127-51 Ethernet cable yellow 5 Pin 2 m (6.5 ft)

000-0127-29 Ethernet cable yellow 5 Pin 4.5 m (15 ft)

000-0127-30 Ethernet cable yellow 5 Pin 7.7 m (25 ft)

000-0127-37 Ethernet cable yellow 5 Pin 15.2 m (50 ft)

000-10029-001 NEP-2 Network Expansion Port (Yellow connectors)

Transducers

For a full list of compatible transducers please refer to the transducer
selection guide on http://www.simrad-yachting.com/transducerguide/

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*988-10719-001*