WASSP WMB-3250 Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION MANUAL

WMB-3250

Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005

Version: V1.4

Issue Date: August 2013

Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005

Version: V1.1

Issue Date: June 2012

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Document Revision History

Revision Date Reason for Change Version

7th May 2012 Initial Revision 1.0

8th June 2012 Update of Sea Trial Commissioning Step 13 1.1

29th August 2012 Update of Hydrographic Software Installation 1.2

11th December 2012 Numerous updates, corrections and additions for RTM3 1.3

30th July 2013 WMB-3250 Updates 1.4

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1. Purpose of this Manual

This installation manual describes the procedures to install the following WASSP equipment:

► Transducer

► BTxR (Transceiver)

► WASSP Processor

► WASSP software and rmware for WASSP Processor and BTxR.

It also provides procedures to commission the WASSP system during dockside and sea trials.

2. Introduction

The WASSP is a multibeam sonar system that uses a wide-angle sonar transducer to prole the water column and seaoor to a high resolution. It is this unique combination of multibeam

sonar and computer processing power which provides you with unparalleled information about the underwater environment. It gives you a wide 120° port-starboard swath of the water column

and sea-oor, allowing you to nd and position reefs and wrecks, seaoor hardness changes, and foreign objects in the water column or on the sea-oor. From the 120° swath, the system

processes 224 dynamic beams, with each beam containing detections from the water column

and sea-oor.

The WASSP can be applied to a variety of survey methods, as well as search and rescue, customs, and police applications.

The information is presented in a user-friendly, mouse controlled, Windows-based operating system. The system can output data to plotting and hydrographic software packages. For optimal performance, roll, heave, pitch, heading and position inputs are all required.

The effectiveness of motion correction depends on both the quality of sensors and the quality of input data. Accurate ship measurements must be taken and the dockside and sea trial commissioning procedures carried out thoroughly.

2.1 Main Features

► Simple to use

► Improved performance.

The use of separate transmit and receive arrays has enabled WASSP Ltd. to optimise both transmit performance and receive sensitivity, giving improved performance over traditional sonar and sounders.

► High detail picture of the marine environment.

The transmit beam spreads over a 120° port-starboard swath and covers 4° fore-aft while the receive beam covers 10° fore-aft, displaying a highly detailed picture of the marine environment.

► Beam stabilisation.

Beam stabilisation compensates for the movement of the vessel, providing accurate seaoor proles.

► Variable beam width.

Unique to the WASSP, the single beam view can not only be stabilised, but the beam width can be varied from 5° to 40°.

► Bottom lock.

Bottom lock provides a traditional bottom lock mode where the changes in bottom depth are

ignored and the bottom is drawn at. Echoes are shown relative to the at bottom image, enabling better discrimination on the sea-oor.

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► Computer based prole storage.

A computer-based system means the WASSP can generate and store very detailed seaoor proles.

► 160 kHz operating frequency.

Operating at a frequency of 160 kHz provides high seaoor denition with a large range.

► Depth and seaoor coverage.

Seaoor coverage is determined by the swath width in use: For a 90 degree swath width, the seaoor coverage will be approximately twice the water depth. For example, 100 m depth gives 200 m seaoor coverage with 224 beams - every ping. For a 120 degree swath width, the seaoor coverage is 3.4 x depth. For example, 200m depth gives over 600m seaoor

coverage.

► Unique power management system (14 power levels).

14 power levels provide optimal performance over a wide range of seaoor types and water

depths.

► Efcient seaoor mapping.

Proles 90 times faster than conventional single beam echo sounders, leading to reduced

costs and improved accuracy.

► Future proof technology.

The computer based operating system and BTxR rmware are both upgradeable as new

features and methods in software are developed.

► Third party integration

Through interfacing, real time, to third party software applications and outputting to standard formats, bathymetric and water column data can be collected and processed using specialist tools.

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3. System Conguration

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Figure 1. A fully functional WASSP system.

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4. Installation Flow

Transducer

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► Mount the Transducer

► Mount the Transducer Cable Gland

See “5. Transducer” on page 9

BTxr

► Mount the BTxR

► Connect BTxR to Transducer

See “6. BTxR” on page 18

WassP Processor

► Mount the WASSP Processor

► Connect WASSP Processor to BTxR

► Set-up WASSP Processor Software

See “7. WASSP Processor” on page 23

24 V

sofTWare/firMWare uPgrade

See “11. Software / Firmware Upgrade” on page 60

PosiTion / MoTion sensor

► Interface with WASSP Processor

See “8. Sensors” on page 26

coMMissioning

► Dockside Tests

► Sea Trials

See “10. Commissioning” on page 37

sTarT using sysTeM

See Operator Manual

inTegraTion WiTh 3rd ParTy hydrograPhic sofTWare (Optional)

See “9. Hydrographic Software Integration” on page 31

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Figure 2. Basic Installation Flow

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5. Transducer

5.1 Transducer Type

The WASSP system uses a transducer intended to be either pole mounted or ush mounted

inside the hull through a suitable opening to allow the bottom face of the transducer to be in contact with the sea water.

The transducer is a rectangular-shaped, low-prole transducer for through-hull mounting,

encased in a sealed sea chest made to suit the vessel’s hull dead rise angle. The transducer is best suited to steel and aluminium hulls.

A sea chest for housing and sealing the transducer should be designed and constructed by a reputable shipyard to suit the size and contours of the hull of each individual vessel. This must be sized and constructed accurately.

The sea chest provides a stable platform for the transducer and must be mounted as horizontal to the vessel’s waterline as possible. An optional gland supplied by WASSP Ltd. in alloy, plastic, or steel, provides the transducer cable through-hull seal.

The transducer is supplied standard with a 10m cable. Different cable lengths are available. Please ask your WASSP representative for details.

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5.2 Transducer Dimensions

The drawing below gives the overall dimensions of the WASSP Transducer. The recommended cutout dimensions for a mounting plate are also shown.

WMBT160F_Transducer_Dimensions_Rev-1

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Figure 3. Transducer Dimensions

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5.3 Transducer Mounting Methods

5.3.1 Through Hull Mounting

When mounting the transducer, ensure it is accurately running parallel to the keel in a bow-stern direction. See below.

WMBT-160F-CT

Type Tr ansducer

WMBT-160F-CT

Type Transducer

Location must be such that

beam is clear of hull.

120° Beam Angle

200 meters

100 meters

Depth

VIEWED FROM ABOVE

90°

AFT

Avoid mounting another transducer in the vicinity of the WASSP Transducer, especially along the line of the beam.

Figure 4. Through Hull Transducer Mounting

HORIZONTAL PLANE

Mounting Brackets

Transducer

FORWARD

Keel

90°

The above mounting example is provided as a guide. WASSP Ltd. recommend that a reputable boat builder is used to install the transducer to prevent damage to the vessel’s hull.

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Looking from above (not to scale)

Figure 5. Placing the Transducer on the Keel

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5.3.2 Pole Mounting

The transducer can be used with a temporary mounting assembly. The assembly would typically incorporate transducer, position and motion sensors, and be deployed on a rigid mount over the side or the stern of the vessel for use during survey operations.

GPS

HORIZONTAL PLANE

90°

Transducer

AFT

FORWARD

Keel

90°

Looking from above (not to scale)

Figure 6. Pole Transducer Mounting

The above mounting example is provided as a guide. WASSP Ltd. recommend that a reputable boat builder is used to fabricate the pole mount assembly.

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Any ex in the pole mount during operation will introduce errors.

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5.4 Transducer Mounting - General Considerations

The transducer is mounted on the hull below the water line or as a rigid structure attached to the hull, normally using a permanent sea chest. The transducer must be mounted so that it is aligned

with the fore-aft axis of the vessel. It must also be mounted so that the at underside of the

transducer is as close to horizontal as possible when the vessel is travelling at survey speed.

If the vessel has a keel, the transducer can be mounted somewhere along the length of it. If it is mounted on the hull, it should be far enough away from the keel so that the keel will not be detected within the 120° beam angle. “Figure 4. Through Hull Transducer Mounting” on page

11 shows a sea chest type through-hull mounting designed specically for a fast moving, alloy

hull boat.

The performance of the system is directly related to the mounting location of the transducer, especially for high-speed cruising. The installation should be planned in advance, keeping in mind

the xed cable length of 10 meters and the following factors:

► Air bubbles and turbulence caused by movement of the vessel seriously degrade the

sounding capability of the transducer. The transducer should be located in a position with the

smoothest water ow.

► The transducer should not be mounted close to propellers because noise from propellers can

adversely affect the performance of the transducer.

► Mount the transducer inboard of lifting strakes as these create acoustic noise.

► The transducer must always remain submerged, even when the boat is rolling, pitching or

planing at high speed.

► A practical choice would be somewhere between a ⅓ and a ½ of the boat’s length from the

stern. For planing hulls, a practical location is generally towards the rear of the vessel, to ensure that the transducer is always submerged, regardless of the planing angle.

► Do not mount another transducer near the WASSP transducer as it is likely to interfere with

the signal received by the WASSP system.

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WSP-002-080 (Alloy)

All sizes in millimeters

WSP-002-082 (Steel)

.5 mm Outside diameter of

5.5 Gland Assembly

“Figure 7. Gland Assembly Outline and Dimensions”shows the physical dimensions of the WASSP Ltd. supplied gland assembly.

WSP-002-081 (Plastic)

TRANSDUCER

CABLE

STEEL WASHER

GLAND NUT

GLAND PACKING RING

GLAND LOCK NUT

TRANSDUCER

CABLE

GLAND PIPE

LOCK PLATE

HULL PLATE

GASKET ABOVE HULL

GASKET BELOW HULL

GLAND PIPE FLANGE

HULL HULL

Cut away of gland

Drawing not to scale

LOCK

SCREW

Approx. 140 mm

Cut away of gland

50 mm Outside diameter of GLAND PIPE FLANGE

Figure 7. Gland Assembly Outline and Dimensions

5.5.1 Mount the Transducer Cable Gland

See “Figure 8. Mounting the Gland Assembly” and “Figure 9. Gland Assembly - Cable Connectors”.

In the external sea chest and fairing type installations, the cable gland forms a seal where the

transducer cable passes through the hull. In low prole sea chest installations, the gland passes

through the sea chest cover.

The gland pipe and a single gasket are the only parts of the gland that are located inside the sea chest or outside the hull, all other parts are attached to the gland pipe inside the vessel.

63 GLAND PIPE FLANGE

Gland Mounting Instructions

Depending on the type of installation, there are various ways of mounting the cable gland to the hull. The following example describes how to mount the gland through the hull and then feed the cable through the gland. Adapt the following procedure to suit your installation while taking the following into consideration:

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► Always use a good quality marine sealant to seal across areas that can leak.

► When installing the gland packing ring, apply soapy water to the inside of the packing ring and

pass it over the transducer cable until it is sitting on top of the gland pipe. The soapy water allows the packing ring to slide easily down the cable. When sitting on top of the gland pipe, clean as much of the soapy water off as possible to ensure the packing ring grips the cable when pressure is applied by the gland nut.

► Tighten the gland nut by hand until secure. With the vessel in the water, check for leaks at

the gland and if leaking slightly, tighten the gland nut with a spanner until the leak stops.

► When all leaks are stopped, tighten the gland lock nut against the gland nut.

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TRANSDUCER

GLAND PACKING RING

GASKET ABOVE HULL

GASKET BELOW HULL

Place the bottom gasket over the gland pipe and apply marine sealant to

both sides of the gasket. See “Figure 8. Mounting the Gland Assembly” below.

Push the gland pipe into the hole.

Place the top gasket over the gland pipe and apply marine sealant to both

sides of the gasket.

Place the plate over the gland pipe and onto the top gasket.

Screw the lock plate onto the gland pipe until a good joint is achieved.

Clean away any excess marine sealant.

Feed the transducer cable through the gland. See “Figure 9. Gland Assem-

bly - Cable Connectors” on page 16 for a set of steps to feed a RJ-45 type cable through the gland pipe.

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Screw the gland lock nut as far as it can go onto the gland pipe.

Place the gland packing ring over the cable until it sits on top of the gland

pipe.

Place the steel washer and gland nut over the cable and screw the nut onto

the gland pipe rmly by hand.

With the vessel in the water, check for leaks at the gland and if leaking

slightly, tighten the gland nut with a spanner until the leak stops.

With all leaks stopped and while holding the gland nut with a spanner,

tighten the gland lock nut against the gland nut with a spanner.

LOCK SCREW

CABLE

STEEL WASHER

GLAND NUT

GLAND LOCK NUT

GLAND PIPE

LOCK PLATE

HULL PLATE

VESSEL HULL

SEA CHEST

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COVER

Cut away of gland

Figure 8. Mounting the Gland Assembly

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GLAND PIPE FLANGE

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5.5.2 Transducer cable Installation

The transducer cable consists of seven CAT-5 cables and one screened pair for the transmit connection.

To t the RJ-45 connectors and cable through the gland, no special

preparation is required.

The BTxR cable end has the RJ-45 connectors tted with “staggered”

cable lengths. This allows each RJ-45 connector and its associated

cable to be fed through the gland tting easily.

Commencing with the black RJ-45 cable and black transmit cable,

feed each cable in turn through the gland, nishing off with the grey

RJ-45 connector and cable.

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Complete tting and tightening the gland as shown in “Figure 9. Gland

Assembly - Cable Connectors” on page 16.

Note colour code for transmit cable conductors: White, Black and Green.

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Figure 9. Gland Assembly - Cable Connectors

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Screen / drain wire

Blue and Blue White

Brown and Brown / White

Green and Green / White

Orange and Orange / White

5.5.2.1 Replacing / Repairing an RJ-45 Connector

If one or more of the RJ-45 connectors gets damaged during the installation process, the connector can be easily replaced. Wiring details and colour codes used are shown below.

The CAT5E cables used in the transducer cable follow standard CAT5 colour codes but the RJ-45 plug wiring is specic to the BTxR and does NOT conform to T568A or B:

RJ-45 Plug Pin Number CAT 5 conductor colour

1 Orange

2 Orange / White

3 Green

4 Green / White

5 Blue

6 Blue / White

7 Brown

8 Brown / White

Case Screen / drain wire (solder)

The screen / drain wire should be soldered onto the side of the RJ-45

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connector. Scratch the side of the connector with something sharp before soldering to assist with the join.

Pin #8

Pin #1

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6. BTxR

6.1 BTxR Connections and Dimensions

180

POWER

STATUS

24V

FRONT VIEW

WASSP PC SENSOR

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221.5

Grey Blue Green Yellow Orange Red Black

TRANSDUCER

(Transmitter)

456

SIDE VIEW

EARTHING STRAP

24.5

535

TRANSDUCER

(Receiver)

172.5 19

497

Drawing not to scale

All sizes in millimeters

TOP VIEW

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Figure 10. BTxR Connections and Dimensions

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6.2 BTxR Installation

6.2.1 BTxR Installation Considerations

For maintenance purposes, the PCB assembly can be removed from the case in situ. Always leave at least 600 mm clearance at the faceplate end cover to allow the PCB assembly to be withdrawn from the case.

6.2.2 BTxR Installation

Using the mounting anges on the end covers, the BTxR can be mounted vertically on a bulkhead, or horizontally on the oor. See “Figure 10. BTxR Connections and Dimensions” on

page 18 and “Figure 11. BTxR Mounting Diagram” on page 19 for BTxR dimensions and mounting clearances.

Using the mounting holes on the mounting anges, secure the BTxR to the mounting

surface.

Horizontal Floor Mounting

535

Drawing not to scale

All sizes in millimeters

The BTxR can be mounted with the transducer cable feeding in from the top. WASSP Ltd. do not recommend this as any water leaks could run down any of the cables attached to the faceplate and enter the BTxR.

Figure 11. BTxR Mounting Diagram

Mounting

holes

Vertical Bulkhead Mounting

221.5 172

497

535

Connect the following cables to the faceplate end cover. See “6.2.2.1 BTxR

Connections” on page 20 for cable connection details:

► Transducer cable to BTxR.

► WASSP Processor CAT5 cable to BTxR

► 24 V DC power to BTxR

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6.2.2.1 BTxR Connections

3-pin Plug transmitter connection

The seven receiver cables MUST be connected in the colour order shown. Failure to do this will result in faulty operation of the WASSP system.

CAT5 Ethernet

Cable Socket

24 Volt DC Power Supply Socket

Transmitter Cable

Cable Clamp

The BTxR cable MUST be tted

with the supplied cable clamp to prevent strain on the RJ-45 connectors where they plug into the front of the BTxR.

7 Receiver Cables

Figure 12. Transducer to BTxR Cable Connections

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Figure 13. BTxR Cable Clamp

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Figure 15. Cable Clamp dimensions

2-way Cable Connector

24 V DC Input

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H1 H2 l L B

34-46 45-57 60 90 60

6.2.3 Power to BTxR

24 V DC power is input to the BTxR from the vessel’s power supply through the connector on the BTxR’s faceplate end cover marked 24 V.

The power input uses a Switchcraft-EN3 2-way connector to connect to the faceplate end cover.

See below for connection details.

Pin No. Colour

1 (+) RED or CLEAR

2 (-) BLACK

Red or Clear

Black

Figure 14. BTxR 24 V DC Input Connector Pin out Diagram

+ ve

-ve

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RED

GREEN

BLACK

WHITE

GREEN

BLACK

6.2.3.1 Transmitter Cable Socket Assembly

If the transmitter cable socket needs to be disassembled, use the locking ring tightening tool supplied with the BTxR to loosen the locking ring. To assemble the 3-pin sealed plug on the end of the transmitter cable:

Push the following parts over the transmitter wires:

• Gland Nut.

• Gland Cage.

• Gland.

• Main Body.

Locking Ring Tightening Tool

Locking Ring

Socket

Figure 16. Cable Socket Assembly

Locking Cap

Gland

Gland Cage

Main Body

Gland Nut

Attach the RED or WHITE wire to L, the BLACK wire to N, and the GREEN wire to E on the

socket and tighten all three screws.

Figure 17. Later cable colour code Figure 18. Early cable colour code

Push the socket into the main body, rotating to make sure that

the at edge on the socket is aligned with the at edge on the

main body.

Using the tightening tool, screw the locking ring into the front of

the socket until tight.

Push the gland, gland cage, and gland nut into the main body as

far as it will go and tighten the nut securely.

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Tightening Tool

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7. WASSP Processor

Due to changes in technology and advanced software updates, the requirements of the WASSP

Processor are dynamic. As such, this section does not contain specic details pertaining to the PC

included with your WASSP system, and instead only provides generic information, standard for the

WMB-3250 PC specication. Refer to Appendix for information on specic connections on particular

WASSP Processors.

7.1 WASSP Processor Connections

A CAT5 ethernet crossover cable, with RJ-45 connectors, connects the BTxR to the WASSP Processor through the connector socket on the BTxR’s faceplate.

WASSP Processor Connections include (minimum):

► Ethernet #1 Dedicated connection to BTxR

► Ethernet #2 Connection to Third party software / local network

► DVI / VGA Dual video output, supporting 2x HD monitors (1920x1080)

► USB x 4 Keyboard, Mouse, WASSP Dongle, USB Card Reader

► RS232 x 4 Serial communication ports for interfacing with GPS Satellite

Antennae and Motion Sensors.

7.2 WASSP Processor Mounting Considerations

The supplied WASSP Processor must be mounted on a at, stable surface. The computer can be

mounted horizontally using the supplied stand. Keep the following in mind when selecting a mounting location for the computer:

► Secure the computer so that it cannot come loose in rough seas.

► Keep the computer out of direct sunlight.

► The temperature and humidity of the location where the computer is mounted should be moderate

and stable.

► Locate the computer away from exhaust pipes and vents.

► The mounting location should be well ventilated.

► Mount the computer where shock and vibration are minimal.

► Keep the computer away from electromagnetic eld-generating equipment, such as motors or

generators.

► For maintenance and checking purposes, leave sufcient space at the sides and rear of the

computer installation location.

► A magnetic compass will be affected if placed too close to the computer. Do not locate the

computer closer than the following compass safe distances to prevent interference with the magnetic compass:

• Standard compass: 0.8 meters. • Steering compass: 0.6 meters.

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7.3 Software Installation

Your WASSP Processor comes preloaded with the WASSP Application Software.

► WASSP GUI Used for user interaction and Control

► Processing Module Used for Signal Processing

► Transfer Task Used for serial data control. See “8. Sensors” on page 26

► Navigator Optional Chart Overlay Viewer

► Diagnostics Used by Technician. The Diagnostics Task may be started

separately. See section: “14. APPENDIX B - Remote Diagnostics

Utilities” on page 65

WASSP PC

TRANSFER

TASK

SENSORS

RS 232

NAVIGATOR

PROCESSING

MODULE

GUI

DIAGNOSTICS

TOOLS

ETHERNET 2 -

ETHERNET 1-

(CARD)

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3RD PARTY

HYDROGRAPHIC

SOFTWARE

BTxR

TRANSDUCER

Figure 19. Basic Layout of Software Components

7.3.1 User Dongle

To run the system, you must connect the supplied WASSP user dongle. If you do not have a dongle attached to the system you will not be able to run the WASSP program with BTxR input or GPS input. The software prompts you that a dongle is not connected and Start/Stop button

status is ‘DEMO’.

If operating without a dongle you can play recorded WASSP data les and view the four

displays. The TX Mode button has the text DEMO to show that you cannot operate the transducer or BTxR.

If you attach a dongle after running the WASSP software program, select Rescan Dongle or restart the WASSP program or press the Transmit button.

For a complete description of the WASSP Multibeam Sonar System program functions, refer to the WMB-3250 Operator Manual.

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STATUS

POWER

7.4 WASSP Software Operation

For full operating instructions, refer to the WMB-3250 Operator Manual.

Start up WASSP Application

a. The WASSP Processor Application software

self loads on system start up.

If no dongle is found, a Dongle Error box appears on the screen.

Ensure a dongle has been plugged into the

computer’s USB port and click Retry.

b. Verify that the BTxR and appropriate sensors

are switched on.

You can click Cancel and run a demo le from the System

Conguration Utility.

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c. Check the connection status for Processing

Module, Transfer Task, BTxR and Navigator. Connection Status icons will appear green when connected. If red, refer to “7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)” on page 49 in the Operators Manual.

Perform the set up and commissioning

operations you require. See Sections “10.

Commissioning” on page 37 .

Quit the WASSP GUI program:

a. Click the Transmit Mode button to set the

BTxR to standby.

b. Click Close on the task bar.

The Exit System box appears.

c. Click OK.

All les opened by the system are closed

automatically and the program shuts down.

Connection status icons will appear green if connected, red if not.

MODE button controls transmit and

displays transmit status.

Note: The MODE button is disabled while

playing back a demo le. While in the transmit mode, a demo le cannot be played back.

Follow the dened shut down procedure in

order not to lose data

d. Shut down the computer following standard

Windows procedure.

e. Turn the BTxR OFF using the POWER button

on the faceplate.

f. Turn off the sensors according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

The WASSP system is now shut down.

The WASSP Processor should always be shut down through the operating system. Pulling the power can cause unrecoverable corruption.

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GPS

Opto

Coupler

NMEA

RS232

Heading

Sensor

Motion Sensor

Opto

Coupler

NMEA

RS232

WASSP

Processor

8. Sensors

The WASSP system requires position, heading, attitude, heave, speed and time information in order to be fully functional. The overall performance will be directly affected by the quality of the sensors chosen.

8.1 NMEA Interconnection

The WASSP system will extract the required data from NMEA input format sentences as well as

proprietary RS232 from supported motion sensors.

For full details on installation and connection, refer to Equipment Manuals.

Figure 20. Example NMEA /RS232 Sensor Connections

9-pin D Type

Female Connector

YELLOW or GREEN

Tx-

NMEA Cable

Tx+

BROWN

Data from sensor

Note: the supplied cable may

have yellow or white conductor

for the Tx+ data connection

Figure 21. NMEA Pin in Pin Out

GND

Viewed from the

solder side.

Pin No. Colour Function

2 BROWN Data from

sensor

5 YELLOW Ground

NMEA sentences need to be converted from the current loop to the RS232 that is used by the computer.

If the data sources (talkers) do not have the capability of doing this themselves, a data converter must be used.

Data cables should be run from existing sensors on the vessel to the WASSP Processor serial ports using 9-pin female D connectors.

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8.2 WASSP Transfer Task Settings

Connect the sensors to the PC via the serial cables. Once the sensors are turned on, the

WASSP Transfer Task can be congured to read the NMEA sentence output from each of the

connected sensors.

The WASSP Transfer Task has three tabbed pages for conguring serial transfer settings:

► NMEA: See “Figure 22. WASSP Transfer Task NMEA Tab” on page 27

► Network

► RTS/CTS

To open the WASSP Transfer Task window and enter the NMEA and communication port

settings:

Right-click the WASSP Transfer Task icon

on the Windows Task bar. Click Setup.

The WASSP Transfer Task opens.

The NMEA Settings are used to congure the

transport protocol between sensors and the WASSP system.

Select the appropriate COM Port and congure as

required for the sensor.

For full details on installation and connection, refer

to Equipment Manuals.

Note: If the WASSP Transfer Task icon is not available on the Task Bar, click Start > All Programs > WASSP > Transfer Task.

The Activity indicator will show data activity. Green is connected and active, clear is not active and red indicates an error on the COM port.

Select Monitor to see the realtime output sentences from the sensor in the display area.

The display area.

Figure 22. WASSP Transfer Task NMEA Tab

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8.3 NMEA Tab (Ship Setup)

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With the WASSP program running, click the Ship Setup icon on the Menu task bar.

The Ship Setup Options window opens.

Click the NMEA tab.

a. Select the Sensor category on the left.

b. Select the Sensor Type from the drop

down menu.

c. Select the output Sentence from the

drop down menu.

d. Select the Port Number as outlined in

“8.2 WASSP Transfer Task Settings” on page 27

e. Set the Time Lag. The Time Lag

can be determined during the Commissioning Steps, see “10.2.6 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 13 : GPS Time Delay (Required)” on page 54

f. Click the tick button to save settings for

each sensor.

Click Close.

The Ship Setup Options box closes.

The Furuno SC30 and SC50 have been prepopulated with Time Lag based on experimentation. These values should be

veried during commissioning.

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8.4 Accurate Time Synchronisation using PPS

If you are using a third party application such as HYPACK® or QINSy then accurate time syncronisation may be requred. The best time syncronisation is achieved using a PPS input.

If you wish to synchronise your WASSP system to UTC time using a PPS pulse, you will need to complete the following steps:

Wire the PPS line from your device to the CTS pin of any one of the COM ports availble on the WASSP Processor (pin 8 on

NOTE: A voltage converter may be required to convert the PPS line to RS232 voltage levels.

a standard DB9).

Open the RTS/CTS tab of the WASSP Transfer Task, and enable monitoring of

the CTS line on the appropriate COM port.

Click Apply.

If the PPS COM port is also being used by WASSP for NMEA data, then ensure the selected baud rate for that port is correct under

the NMEA tab. Otherwise, the selected baud

rate of the PPS port is unimportant.

Open the Sensor Values Tab under Ship Setup of the WASSP GUI, and select either ‘Use previous CTS 1’ or ‘Use previous CTS 0’.

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Click Close.

The Ship Setup Options box closes.

NOTE: You will also need to congure WASSP to receive a Date/Time

sentence (ZDA or RMC) from the GPS device producing the PPS.

See “8.3 NMEA Tab (Ship Setup)” on page 28.

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8.5 Supported Sentences

The following two tables show supported Sensors. This is not a denitive list and is updated as

required.

Device Conguration Suggestions

Applanix POS MV V4 Position and heading, pitch, roll, heave, PASHR sentence

Furuno SC30/SC50 Position and heading, pitch, roll, heave via IF-NMEASC Interface unit

Select Sentence #7 when conguring the IF-NMEASC port. This will output ATT, HVE, GGA, VTG and ZDA NMEA sentences. Set baud rate to 38400bps and interval to 25ms.

Kongsberg MRU Heading, roll, pitch, heave, PSXN sentence

SMC IMU-108 Roll, pitch, heave, TSS sentence

Trimble GPS Position, heading, speed, TNL GGK, HDT, VTG sentences

JRC JLR-20 Heading, pitch, roll, PJRCD sentence

CDL MiniSense 2 TOGS ASCII format

Maretron SSC200 Roll, pitch, PMAROUT sentence

Table 3 Supported Sensors

NMEA /RS232 Sentence

PFEC ATT True heading, pitch, roll (Furuno proprietary sentence)

GGA Global positioning system (GPS) x data.

GLL Geographic position, Latitude and Longitude

HDG Magnetic Heading

HDT True Heading

PFEC HVE GPS antenna up-down motion amplitude (Furuno proprietary sentence)

VTG Course over ground and ground speed

ZDA Time and date

TSS/TS1 Roll, pitch, heave

SHR Heading, roll, pitch, heave

PTNL GGK Trimble Geographic Position

Description

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Table 4 Supported NMEA / RS232 Sentences

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9. Hydrographic Software Integration

9.1 HYPACK® Integration

With WASSP / HYPACK® integration, the WMB-3250 acts as a realtime data acquisition system and sends raw angles and depths to HYPACK® along with timestamped position and attitude data. The two systems use the GPS ZDA sentence to remain synchronised. No information is sent until time sync with GPS time is established by WASSP.

9.1.1 Conguration

9.1.1.1 Computer

HYPACK® needs to be installed on a separate PC. Check with HYPACK® for the specications required for this unit.It is important to ensure the computer has a low latency RS232 serial port for syncing the two systems.

9.1.1.2 Serial

Choose a device to use for time synchronisation. This device must output

NMEA or RS232 serial ZDA. Use duplication, a ‘y cable’ or a low latency

splitter (<1ms) to send this information to both WASSP Processor and HYPACK® computer. It is normal to also send position and speed information from this same device along with ZDA. See “8. Sensors” on page 26 for

NMEA 0183 devices.

ZDA should be

congured to output at

1Hz. There should only be one ZDA source

GPS

ZDA, GGA. VTG

y / splitter

Opto

WASSP PC

Serial Port

Hypack PC

Serial Port

WASSP PC

Serial Port

Hypack PC

Serial Port

If output from the GPS is RS232 or the PC has optical isolation on the COM port, then the Optoisolators (Opto) are not required.

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9.1.1.3 Network

The WASSP Processor has an onboard Ethernet network connection which should be connected directly to the BTxR and a second Ethernet network connection to be used directly

to connect to the HYPACK® PC. Do not connect the onboard connection to an ethernet network as delays on this link will directly effect timestamp performance of the WASSP system. This

ethernet network card is congured for automatic conguration, so if you wish it to use a specic address you will need to change the connection TCP/IP conguration.

Figure 23. HYPACK® IP Conguration

9.1.2 Software Conguration Basics

Insert your HYPACK®/HYSWEEP dongle then run HYPACK® 2012 or later, with WASSP Multibeam support.

Open HYPACK® Hardware once the basic Survey settings have been set in your project.

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Figure 24. HYPACK

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Add a GPS device and select this for Position update (also Speed or anything else this device is providing you). Set any offsets and connection settings as per normal. Test the GPS

conguration using the Test button.

Figure 25. HYPACK® Hardware System Setup

Once the GPS device is created, select the base of the HYPACK® Conguration Tree. This will then show an potion to Synchronize the Computer Clock. Select the GPS device from the list. If this is not done the systems will run out of sync and pings will not appear in the correct position.

Save all of these changes and close these windows.

Open up the HYSWEEP Hardware conguration.

Figure 26. HYSWEEP Hardware Selection

Select WASSP Multibeam and Add the device to the project.

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Now select the WASSP Multibeam device on the right hand list and then choose the Connect Tab.

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The HYPACK® system talks on an ethernet network to the WASSP system. The WASSP software always uses the port 18007. The Internet Address should be the address of the 2nd ethernet network on the WASSP Processor, used for the HYPACK® connection. This should be

a hard coded IP address rather than using DHCP or DNS server. Enter the relevant values into

the ethernet network Connection Settings spaces provided.

Figure 27. HYSWEEP Network Setup

Next setup the Offsets for the Sonar Head and any other device parameters. The GPS offsets

for HYSWEEP will be added under the HYPACK® Navigation device. If the WASSP system is

running you can test the Network connection is receiving data but it is easier to test by running up the data collection process.

Figure 28. HYSWEEP Device Offsets

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9.1.3 Data Collection

When everything is congured select Survey and HYSWEEP Survey. This will open the

HYPACK® survey program and the HYSWEEP Survey interface. The HYPACK® side takes care

of position and the HYSWEEP side connects to the WASSP Multibeam to collect Multibeam

data, Attitude and Heave data.

Figure 29. HYPACK® Survey

When the system rst starts, the Survey window will have to sync to the WASSP data stream, this could take up to one minute. The HYSWEEP Survey program once connected will update

the Depth, Time, Roll, Heave, Heading, Pitch and Sound Velocity values as they are received from the WASSP system.

Figure 30. HYSWEEP Data Streams

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Ensure that Boat Info is selected and if the connection succeeds but some data is not updating there are a few possibilities. Check the Device Selection used by HYSWEEP, under normal

conditions it would be expected that these would be:

Figure 31. HYSWEEP Device Selections

If a Roll sensor that is not recognised by HYSWEEP is used it may be possible to congure the WASSP system to convert the sentence to one recognised by HYSWEEP.

If the Roll sensor is not recognised by WASSP you can still feed this to the HYPACK

computer

and use this for roll correction.

WASSP and HYSWEEP can be congured to use the same or different sensors for correction.

As long as the two systems share the same ZDA, the multibeam data will be able to be

synchronised by HYSWEEP along with any other data collected by HYPACK

or HYSWEEP.

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10. Commissioning

Commissioning should be performed by a trained WASSP technician immediately after installation of the system.

The commissioning procedures are designed to be carried out in sequential order. If a test fails,

x the system until that test can be completed satisfactorily before continuing. Failure to do this

may invalidate the commissioning procedure. Commissioning procedures are divided into two sets:

1) Dockside Tests.

2) Sea Trials.

For all commissioning steps, the WASSP software needs to be running. See “7.4 WASSP Software Operation” on page 25.

Before these tests are carried out, ll in the Vessel Identication on the General Tab in Ship Setup Options as this allows data collected on this vessel to be clearly identied for diagnostic

purposes.

Fill in the Transducer

Serial Number

Click Temperature Sensor if the supplied

transducer has an embedded temperature sensor

Figure 32. General Tab Settings

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10.1 Dockside Tests

The rst part of the commissioning procedures requires a number of dockside tests to conrm

that the WASSP system is installed and operating correctly, before actually taking to sea.

10.1.1 Commissioning Step 1: Ship Measurements

Take measurements on the vessel between the vessel’s reference point, the GPS antenna, and the transducer’s receiver face. These measurements must be as accurate as possible. See “Figure 34. Ship Measurements Diagram” on page 39. The accuracy of these measurements

has a direct effect on the accuracy of depth soundings. Enter these values in the spaces below,

and on the Offset Corrections tab in the Ship Setup box, see “Figure 33. Ship Setup Options Offset Corrections Tab” below.

Note: The Ships Reference Point is an Arbitrary point close to the ships centre of Pitch and Roll. It pays to make this point easy to measure to for improved accuracy of measurements. A good guideline for a reference point is a point near the water line in the centre of the ship (port to starboard) and half way down the length of the ship.

Transducer Tx Depth (Draft) Displacement: m

GPS X Displacement from reference: m

GPS Y Displacement from reference: m

GPS Z Displacement from reference: m

Transducer Tx X Displacement from reference: m

Transducer Tx Y Displacement from reference: m

Transducer Tx Z Displacement from reference: m

Motion Sensor X Displacement from reference: m

Motion Sensor Y Displacement from reference: m

Motion Sensor Z Displacement from reference: m

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Figure 33. Ship Setup Options - Offset Corrections Tab

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If using an SC30, the Motion Sensor position is the same as the GPS position.

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GPS X (+)

Positive

Stern

Negative

X axis

Z axis

Tx X (-)

GPS

Bow

Positive

Sky

Negative

GPS

Reference

Tx Depth Displacement

Y axis

Looking from above

GPS Z (-)

Tx Z (+)

GPS

Reference

Sea

Positive

Port

Negative

GPS Y (-)

Reference

Tx Y (+)

Starboard

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Figure 34. Ship Measurements Diagram

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10.1.2 Commissioning Step 2: Channel Gain

Start the BTxR and run the WASSP program. See “7.4 WASSP Software Operation” on

page 25. With the BTxR ON, congured and connected correctly, the system should

now be ready to acquire data.

Ensure the transducer is submerged in water.

On the Menu Task Bar, set the Power Level to manual (double click switches

between auto and manual, manual being yellow) and set to 01

Click the Transmit Mode button to begin pinging.

On the Menu Task Bar, set the Range Knob to manual (double click switches between

auto and manual, manual being yellow) and set to show seaoor .

If the I/Q Bars window is blank

then the system is not acquiring sonar data. Check that the system is pinging.

Open the Remote Diagnostics window. Refer to Section “14.1 Open Remote

Diagnostics Utilities” on page 65

The Bar Graph tab is used to diagnose issues with the transducer and wiring. Major problems with any of the receiver channels should be easy to spot using this facility.

See “Figure 35. I/Q Bar Graphs showing Good Reading” on page 41. As the data comes in throughout the duration of a ping, the display instantly changes. The I channel is displayed in GREEN, the Q channel is displayed in RED and magnitude in YELLOW.

The letters along the lower axis are directly linked to the respective 26 channels on the receiver board and the transducer elements. The slider bar to the right of the bars controls the gain of the display.

Use the slider bar on the side of the box to adjust the bars so that they ll about a third of the form height. Ensure there are no extreme (more than 200%) changes in signal

strength across the channels. The display should update regularly and the values

should uctuate, If one or more bars are full ON or full OFF there is a problem that you

need to resolve before continuing.

The source of problems identied in this test is most likely to be in the connections from

the transducer cable into the BTxR receiver board. If a wire/connector is loose or has lost some of its insulation you will likely see a blank or very high channel. See “Figure

36. I / Q Bar Graphs showing problems” on page 41 .

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Gain Slider

Channel

Letters

Figure 35. I/Q Bar Graphs showing Good Reading

I/Q Bars with Channel X Disconnected

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I/Q Bars with Channel C Noisy

Figure 36. I / Q Bar Graphs showing problems

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10.1.3 Commissioning Step 3: Channel Signal Function

The Scope tab on the Remote Diagnostics Utilities shows a voltage graph of signals received over a single ping. By clicking and dragging across the display, you can zoom in to see more detail, or increase the gain slider if the signal is too low.

You can select the desired channel from the Channel drop-down box. “Figure 37. A typical Channel Signal Function Diagram” shows a regular transmission pulse with a reasonably weak bottom return, which is a typical shape. When functioning correctly, all 26 channels should display very similar information to each other.

Adjust the gain and range of the graph so that the graph’s maximum range only just ts on the

axis. The graph should have a small ripple at the beginning followed by a relatively blank period

and then a strong pulse with a rippling tail. This strong pulse is the return from the seaoor. Use

the selections in the Channel box to view channels A to Z. Check that all of the channels have

similar shaped waveforms on them. If any have non-random noise, signicant DC offsets or are

without the correct general shape, resolve these problems electrically (check connections).

Channel Selection

You can click and drag to zoom in to an area. Click Zoom Out to return to full scale.

Seaoor return

Water

Column

Gain Slider

Expected Waveform Shape

Figure 37. A typical Channel Signal Function Diagram

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Note: In very shallow water it may help to increase the minimisation to 5000 as this will suppress problems caused by too much power which could confuse this process.

Correct Transducer Number Incorrect Transducer Number

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10.1.4 Commissioning Step 4: Array Geometry

Depending on the depth in the dock it may be necessary to start the sea-trial before this test can be completed fully but overt problems should be able to be seen even with only 1m of water beneath the transducer.

The transducer number should have been entered in the Ship Setup form by this stage. If you are unsure of your transducer number, try ‘1’ or ‘200’. These two numbers will give different responses, as they relate to two different series of transducer builds, and inputting the incorrect value will result in a strange mirror effect (see “Figure 38. Sonar View with Transducer Number set to correct and incorrect values” below).

8 metres deep sloped seaoor with pier pole

adjacent to the transducer.

Almost at seaoor with transducer numbers

correct and incorrect.

Incorrect transducer number makes the seaoor

and pole very hard to interpret

With incorrect transducer number the at seaoor

becomes impossibly deep chasm that always

follows the ship.

Very shallow <1m below transducer. Slope getting

Figure 38. Sonar View with Transducer Number set to correct and incorrect values

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Incorrect transducer number makes the slope

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look like a sea wall with a ring.

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10.1.5 Commissioning Step 5: Electrical Noise

Open a Sonar display as a full screen display. See section “5.1 Sonar View” on page

33 of the Operator Manual.

On the Menu Task Bar, set the Range Knob to manual (double click switches between

auto and manual, manual being yellow) and change the range dial to 90 m. Double click on the Sonar display to ensure all 90 metres are displayed.

On the Menu Task Bar, set the Gain Control Knob to 30.

Double click on the Gain Control Knob

To adjust the minimisation and the clutter for a clearer display, access Advanced Options, by double clicking on the Gain Control button.

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Figure 39. Advanced Options

If possible, do this test at rest with the engine out of gear and with all other sounding devices off.

Check the centre line of the Sonar display for a consistent signal or a consistent pulse down a radial line. If present, this is evidence of noise signals common to all channels. If this noise can be clearly seen as more than a faint blue-white vertical line on the display, it is likely that all of the receiver channels are picking up electrical noise. If the display is relatively clean, move on to the next test. The most likely cause of noise problems

is incorrect termination of the transducer cable grounding and screening. Ensure a

low gauge grounding wire is attached to a solid ground which is common to the power supply ground.

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Noise seen as a constant torch beam which moves

with vessel motion. Noise

could fade in and out down

this line depending on the

frequency.

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Figure 41. System with Signicant Electrical Noise

Figure 42. Sonar display with one very noisy channel can make the Sonar difcult to

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Figure 40. WASSP sonar display with low electrical noise

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10.1.6 Commissioning Step 6: Heading (Yaw) Oset

WASSP will operate better with a source of true heading. If magnetic heading is the only heading available then enter the magnetic deviation into the Heading Offset. The Heading offset can also be used to correct for alignment problems between the transducer and the heading

source. Rening this offset is a complex process and requires good position accuracy (DGPS or

better).

On the Menu Task Bar, click Ship Setup Button

In the Sensor Values tab, enter a value of 0 if your true heading sensor is correctly aligned, or enter the heading offset (due to misalignment or magnetic heading if using HDG).

Figure 43. Heading (Yaw) Conguration Settings

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10.1.7 Commissioning Step 7: Tide Conguration

Use the Tides page under the System Conguration Utility menu can be used to view current tide offsets. Tide correction is enabled by default. Tide calculation requires Position and Time - if these are not present, the entire Tides page will be blank.

Check that the Current Time reads as the Current Local Time. If not, enter a number in the Local Time Adjustment until the Current Time is the same as the Local Time, this number will be the Time Difference in hours of your current location from UTC time, e.g. +12 for New Zealand.

If you are using your WASSP system on a lake, or any other place unaffected by tidal movement, tides should be disabled. Check the Disable Tides box to do this.

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Figure 44. Tide Conguration Settings

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10.2 Sea Trials

The second part of the commissioning procedures requires taking the vessel on a short sea trial. This requires the vessel to leave the dock and perform some basic manoeuvres. The deeper the water the more accurate the tests can be. Ideally, this would be at least 20 metres of water.

10.2.1 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 8: Array Polarity

With the WASSP running and displaying the sonar view, determine if the right side of the sonar display shows topography that is on the starboard side of the vessel.

If you are unsure of the nature of the seaoor you will need to nd a feature such as a rock, bank or signicantly sloped sea prole. Use the waterfall view to navigate and cross your own track

in opposite directions over this feature. If the display seems incorrect, change the polarity of the Swap Array check box in the Sensor Values tab of the Ship Setup Options tab. See “Figure 45. Swap Array and Swap Roll Check Boxes”.

Swap Roll Check Box

Figure 45. Swap Array and Swap Roll Check Boxes

Swap Array Check Box

10.2.2 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 9 : Roll Correction Polarity

Watch the sonar view carefully when the vessel is subject to some roll. If the roll polarity is correct the seaoor shown on the sonar view should stay steady as the vessel rolls. If the roll polarity is not correct, the roll of the sonar display will double what is actually present. If you are unsure, compare the results with the Swap Roll check box selected and then de-selected.

Note down the correct polarity value below and leave the Swap Roll check box in that state.

Swap Roll: enaBled disaBled (Circle one)

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10.2.3 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 10: Side Lobe Levels

Before this test can be done the WASSP system must be operating at the correct power level.

Set the WASSP system to use Automatic Power, double click the power level display so that it

turns green.

Ensure that Automatic Power By Signal is selected in the Ship Setup Options - Power Tab.

Note: Commissioning Step 10 is also

required for the seaoor detection

process to operate correctly.

Wait until the blue power level display is set to at least 2.

On the Menu Task Bar, double click on the Gain Control Knob to open the Advanced

Options controls. Move this window so that you can adjust the Minimisation while watching the

sonar display area above the seaoor change. Look at the pictures in “Figure 46. Side Lobe

Levels”.

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First set the Minimisation to 0. Then move it up to 1000, 2000,3000,4000 to get a sense for how

the ring shown at the rst echo return becomes less and less noticeable. Set the Minimisation

at the lowest value at which the ring is not visible. See the Full Side Lobe Suppression image of “Figure 46. Side Lobe Levels” below.

If this value required is greater than 5000 then it is likely that something is wrong. Check that the

power level is not too high and that you have followed the conguration above and Automatic

Power by Signal is set. Otherwise, re-check the individual receiver channels for anomalies and check that all receiver cables from the transducer are connected to the correct sockets.

No Minimisation

Full Side Lobe Suppression

Light Minimisation

Too Much Minimisation

Figure 46. Side Lobe Levels

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10.2.4 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 11 : Sound Speed

Sound speed varies with temperature so this changes throughout the year. Use a temperature sensor to set the sound speed if possible. Otherwise, the operator should become familiar with this process themselves and adjust on a regular (at least monthly) basis as necessary.

Seaoor Prole:

Convex or at

INCREASE sound speed value

Seaoor Prole

10.2.4.1 Option 1: Manual Sound Speed Correction:

Set the screen display (user interface) to Sonar view.

Set the sound speed computation method to Manual Entry in the Ship Setup Options -

Sound Speed Tab.

Seaoor Prole:

Concave DECREASE sound speed value

Sound Speed Calculator

Figure 47. Ship Setup Sound Options - Manual Speed Correction

Find a section of seaoor that is known to be at, preferably 20-100m deep.

Cross over the section of seaoor and adjust the sound speed value in the Ship Setup Sound

Options - Speed Tab until any curve in the seaoor has been removed.

In Manual Entry, Sound Speed can be entered directly or calculated from a known or

estimated Temperature and Salinity by clicking on the Sound Speed Calculator button. When a Temperature Sensor is active a Temperature Offset can be applied to adjust for errors.

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10.2.4.2 Option 2 and 3: Surface Temperature Correction (NMEA or WASSP)

New WASSP Transducers may be equipped with a temperature sensor. If this is the case, a WASSP Temperature reading will be shown on the Sound Speed Tab next to the Use WASSP

Temperature when the system is pinging. If NMEA MTW is being received, this will be shown

next to the Use NMEA MTW option.

Set the screen display (user interface) to Sonar view.

In Ship Setup Options, in the Sound Speed tab, set the sound speed computation

method to Use NMEA MTW or Use WASSP Transducer.

Use NMEA MTW

Figure 48. Ship Setup Sound Options - Surface Temperature Correction

Find a section of seaoor that is known to be at, preferably 20-100m deep.

Cross over the section of seaoor and adjust the Temperature Offset until the seaoor

curve has been removed.

Use WASSP Transducer

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Sound speed increases with increasing temperature.

The urethane also behaves differently with temperature and thus when a WASSP Transducer temperature sensor is available the urethane correction will be applied automatically. The Urethane Sound Speed will change as temperature changes. If it

appears impossible to remove the bend of the seaoor, it may help to x the Urethane Sound Speed. If this is the case, manually change the value of the Urethane Sound Speed and click on the tick button.

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10.2.5 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 12: Beam Width Reduction

The usable area of the swath may be limited due to reduced beam width caused by low

temperatures, turbulent ow, aeration, high sea state, quick temperature uctuations or shading of

the transducer.

Watch the outer edges of the Sonar View carefully with the seaoor line shown. If the outside

edges of the seaoor line appear to vary much more than the area immediately adjacent, consider

reducing the beam width.

These variances can be seen as frilly edges at the side of the swath on the Waterfall View and as perpetually weak echoes on the outer beams on the Sonar display. Failure to reduce the beam width will introduce false data on the outer edges into the backscatter and depth maps.

To reduce the beam width:

On the Menu Task Bar, click on the Ship Setup Options, and open the Processing Tab.

Adjust the Beam Width using the Port and Starboard controls.

Starboard Controls

Port Controls

Frilly edges will appear on the Waterfall View outer 5 degrees of each side of the mapped track caused by low temperature environment. To remove this area we can reduce the beam width on both port and starboard by 5 degrees.

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10.2.6 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 13 : GPS Time Delay (Required)

Most GPS sources used in conjunction with WASSP will have a signicant

delay between when the ship passes through a position and that position is sent on the serial port. This delay may be in the order of 1 second. This means at 10 knots an object will move 10 metres if passed in opposite directions at this speed.

10.2.6.1 Test 1: For use with standard GPS

To perform this test, nd a distinct feature eg. big rock, sharp

slope or cable.

► Start a new database in Navigator and run over the distinct

object at SOG (e.g. 5kts).

► Start a 2nd new database, run back over object in the

opposite direction, same SOG (eg. 5kts).

► Use the measure tool to measure the difference between

the object’s position in the direction the vessel travelled. If the object appears earlier than the previous pass then the time delay is positive.

The formula below outlines this process, the delay adjustment is added to the current Time Lag (Sec) value on the Ship Setup Options - Sensor Values Tab - Position

Some GPS sensors can smooth the output introducing more than 15 seconds delay! Remove GPS Smoothing if the GPS has this option.

adjustment =

(- late / + early) change in position in metres

speed in knots used in both directions

Time Lag (sec)

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Figure 49. GPS Time Delay Settings

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10.2.6.2 Test 2: For use with DGPS

The advantage of this approach over the previous test is it will eliminate pitch errors, however,

the displacement of the object will be smaller and this will be difcult to measure accurately as

GPS errors can make this impossible.

Approach the distinct feature from the same direction at two vastly different known speeds, as close to zero and at the fastest mapping speed. If the object moves by delta metres further along the vessel track (+ve) at a faster speed the adjustment to the time delay will be:

(- late / + early ) 2 x delta

delay adjustment =

(fast speed in knots) - (slow speed in knots)

10.2.7 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 14 : Patch Test (Roll)

Before attempting the roll patch test it is suggested that the GPS Time lag and any latencies are accounted for. Also, it is recommend that you conduct a preliminary adjustment of the Sound Speed settings to get things in the correct ballpark. Congure Navigator to use Overwrite mode when mapping depths so that the full extent of any difference is recorded.

Use the local chart and local knowledge to identify a spot for the roll patch test – ideally

a at area between 20-40m – shallower than 10m will make it hard to get an accurate

reading.

Run the ship along a line in direction A (it may help to run with the tide and wind behind

the vessel as the return journey is the important one).

Turn the ship and make a return journey B so that the same area is mapped but which

the exact opposite heading is used (It may help to use the navigator heading up function and COG functions).

Travelling with the tide/wind/

swell (whichever has the biggest effect on the ships course over ground if they are in different directions) on the

rst pass will make things much

easier.

Figure 50. Showing Path A and path B overlapping. Measurement D is the change in the

Use the Navigator Prole tools to measure the depth displacement between the edges

of the swath on one side. This value is D. It will help to stop pinging while making the measurement so that the swath does not get overwritten.

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depths (2.29m in this case) between the edges of swaths.

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Measure the entire width of the swath at the point you have measured the displacement.

This value is H.

Figure 51. Measurement of swath width H (64.98m in this case). Note the measurement is

the distance of the line in this case rather than the depth change – this depth change across the swath is not used.

Use a calculator (one is present in Windows) to compute atan(D/H) e.g.

a. Run window Calculator

b. Select View: Scientic Mode

c. Enter D (e.g. 2.29)

d. Press /

e. Enter H (e.g. 64.98)

f. Press =

g. Select Inv

h. Press tan

i. Record this number as the Patch Roll Quantity.

To compute the sign of the Roll patch look at the Starboard sidetrack as journey B is made.

If this is shallower than track A then the sign for the roll offset is positive. If this is deeper than the depths from track A the sign for the roll offset is negative.

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Enter the Roll offset value computed into the Roll Offset setting in the Ship Setup

Repeat these steps in a different area, or on a different Navigator database. If there is still

a signicant difference > 50cm add any difference generated to the Roll offset already

computed and then test again. It should be possible to generate a roll offset within 0.1 degrees.

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10.2.8 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 15 : Pitch and Heading (Optional)

If GPS Time delay could be completed using variable speed then attempt to compute pitch offset as follows:

10.2.8.1 Pitch Correction

Requires: >10m depth, Distinct Object, DGPS or better, Accurate Time Lag.

Vessel Direction

Once the Time Lag is accurately ascertained using the variable speed method described in the previous commissioning step, a Pitch Correction value can be ascertained by having the Ship travel over a distinct object in opposite directions. The object will move if the Pitch offset is incorrect and use of trigonometry will determine the Pitch offset between the Motion

Sensor and the Transducer. Enter this number into the Pitch Offset on the

Sensor Values Tab.

Figure 52. Pitch Corrections

d/2

d = distance object moves Z = depth

α = pitch offset

(-ve pitch offset if object moves ahead of vessel)

10.2.8.2 Heading Correction

Requires: DGPS or better, Distinct Object and >10m depth.

A note on heading correction was included in “10.1.6 Commissioning Step 6: Heading (Yaw) Offset” on page 46. To determine a more accurate heading correction between the heading sensor and the transducer orientation we

need high accuracy position sensors and corrected seaoor data. Approach a small distinct seaoor feature so that the port side of the swath covers the

object. Next pass over the object so that the starboard side of the swath crosses the same object in the opposite direction. It is important that these two tracks are on exactly parallel heading lines. Use basic trigonometry to calculate the required heading offset that will allow the object to remain stationary. Redo the heading test to check that the heading offset was entered correctly.

d/2

tan(α) = -d/(2w)

α = tan

-1 (-d/2)

If object moves as above the sign is negated otherwise remove the -ve sign from this equation.

Re-running the same test

with the offset modied

is another way to check the sign has been entered correctly. The object will not move if everything is correctly

congured.

Enter the calculated value for α into the Heading Offset on the Sensor Tab.

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10.2.9 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 16 : Setting Sidescan Gain Limit

On the Sidescan View, adjust the Sidescan Gain and Sidescan Gain Threshold to a level that

shows good seaoor denition.

The Sidescan Gain control can be varied at any time. Changing the Sidescan Gain Threshold will cause a big step in the Sidescan and the old data will not be reprocessed to conform to this gain change. Suggested values are 20-35.

Note: Recommended Gain Threshold Setting for the Sidescan is 30. The Operator may change this to adjust the sensitivity of the Sidescan. Typical values are between 20 and 35.

Sidescan brightness adjustment

Sidescan gain threshold limit

Figure 53. Sidescan Gain Setting Box

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10.2.10 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 17: Map an area

Now that everything is congured as well as you can congure it, you can check your work and

showcase the WASSP system’s performance. Find an area with some feature such as sand waves, depth variance, rocks - whatever is handy. Have the skipper map an area, ideally with parallel tracks and ‘mow the lawns’ so that the coverage between each track on the contour display has some overlap.

It is a good idea to take a copy of raw data recorded during this Mapping as the data can be analysed in closer detail at a desk and can be compared to any subsequent data received from the vessel and may help isolation of a post commissioning fault.

Note: Recording raw data using the data recorder at this point will provide evidence of the systems performance immediately after commissioning. This can help identify the source of failures later in the life of the system.

10.2.11 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 18: Copy Final System Conguration

Now the system has been congured we will take a copy of this ship’s conguration for future reference. This involves copying a small le onto a USB memory stick such as the technician

dongle.

Ensure the WASSP Application is Closed and that all conguration has been nalised.

Open the ‘Run...’ dialog box. This can be found in the Start Menu, or by holding down

the Windows Key and pressing ‘R’ (

Type %APPDATA% and press Enter

+ R)

Open WASSP > WMBMarine > GUI

Copy the le WASSPPRO.INI to external storage (rename or archive in such a way as to note what ship this le was taken from for ease of le management).

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11. Software / Firmware Upgrade

Software / Firmware upgrades can be supplied on a CD, USB memory stick or via download from the Internet.

The Upgrade procedure is as follows:

Close ALL open WASSP applications.

This includes the WASSP GUI, Processing Module and Transfer Task. Check that the icons are not visible in the Task Bar.

Keep the BTxR ON, as it may require a

rmware upgrade.

Insert Dongle or other upgrade media.

Run WMB-3250_Setup.exe. This opens the WASSP Setup Wizard.

Click Next

Read the agreement and then click

I accept the agreement box.

Click Next

The default is to save the software in

C:\Program Files (x86)\ENL\WASSP If you require this to be saved elsewhere, Browse and select location.

Click Next

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The default is to create a start menu

shortcut folder named WASSP.

Click Next

The default is to create a desktop icon.

Click Next

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Click Install

Software will install.

The default is to have DirectX and BTxR

selected.

Click Finish

Install DirectX

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Upgrade window for BTxR.

This program will automatically upgrade the

BTxR rmware to the version supplied with

the install that has just completed.

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12. Troubleshooting

Installer Notes

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13. APPENDIX A - Part Numbers

13.1 WASSP-CT System — Standard Supply

Table 1 lists the equipment and cabling shipped with a standard WASSP-CT Type System.

Table 1 – Standard Equipment: Multibeam 160 kHz System Compact Type Transducer

Name Part Number Qty. Weight Remarks

Transducer with 5m cable WMBT-160F-CTR05 1 9 kg WASSP Multibeam Sonar

Transducer with 10m cable WMBT-160F-CTR10 1 12 kg WASSP Multibeam Sonar

Transducer with 20m cable. WMBT-160F-CTR20 1 19 kg WASSP Multibeam Sonar

BTxR WMB-BTxR-160S 1 5 kg Electronics housing

WASSP Processor

USB dongle with software WSP-002-003 1 - Required to operate

Cable Clamp WSP-201-020 1 - Clamps transducer cable

Keyboard WSP-002-002 1 -

Trackball WSP-002-001 1 -

Ethernet cable WSP-002-020 1 - 15 m

Delock CFAST to SD Adapter WSP-002-086 1 -

NMEA optocoupler WSP-002-004 1 -

NMEA 9-pin cable WSP-002-021 1 - 5 m

Power cable (BTxR) WSP-002-022 1 - 5 m

Transmitter Plug WSP-100-029 1 - Not Connected when Shipped

Installation Manual WSP-009-005 1 - This manual

Operator Manual WSP-009-004 1 - Related manual

Navigator Manual WSP-009-003 1 - Related manual

w/ Navigator WSP-002-047 1 ~8 kg Computer c/w keyboard and

w/o Navigator WSP-002-048 1 ~8 kg

System with 5m cable

System with 10m cable

System with 20m cable

mouse/trackball. Pre-loaded with WASSP software.

transducer and BTxR.

13.2 WASSP-CT System — Options

Table 2 lists the options available for use with the WASSP Compact Transducer Type System.

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Table 2 – Optional Equipment

Name Part Number Qty. Remarks

AC-DC Power Adapter WSP-002-064 1 DC Power supply for WASSP Processor

Aluminium gland WSP-002-080 1 Through hull type.

Plastic gland WSP-002-081 1 Through hull type.

Steel gland WSP-002-082 1 Through hull type.

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14. APPENDIX B - Remote Diagnostics Utilities

14.1 Open Remote Diagnostics Utilities

To open the Remote Diagnostic Utility:

All Progams > WASSP > Diagnostics or from the Desktop

Click Listen button to connect to data source

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Figure 54. Remote Diagnostics Utility

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14.4 Bar Graph

The Bar Graph gives a visual representation of the strength of each channel of data received by the multibeam system. This is

shown as magnitude, in YELLOW, as well as I & Q data in RED and GREEN. The slider on the right

hand side scales the display.

14.2 Scope

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The Scope shows data for a single received channel. The slider on the right hand side shows the signal voltage.

The channel of interest can be selected using the channel drop down menu.

14.3 Sensor

The Sensor display gives magnitude of roll, pitch and heave with time.

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14.5 Detections

The Detections window shows

corrected and uncorrected seaoor

returns.

14.6 Nav

Received navigation data from the

sensors can be veried.

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14.7 NMEA Data

By enabling ‘Log Data’, raw NMEA

data can be displayed on screen.

14.8 Tech/Engineer

WASSP Processor BTxR communication can be directly

driven through the Tech/Engineer

tab. This tab should only be used by a technician that has had the appropriate training through the WASSP Service Training Program.

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15. APPENDIX C - Specic WASSP Processor Information

This section contains information on different interfaces or connections between particular WASSP Processors.

15.1 Shuttle 2 (Q2 2012)

Other Ethernet

diMensions:

(3rd party / Network)

Length: 335mm Width: 215mm Height: 200mm

Weight: 3.7kg

DVI video outputs

15.2 iEi Tank-700 (Q3 2012)

Power Button (hold for 4 seconds to turn on)

4-way Serial Cable

BTxR Ethernet port

diMensions:

Length: 310mm Width: 200mm Height: 70mm

Weight: 3.4kg

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BTxR Ethernet (#1)

Isolated RS232 (COM) Ports

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RS232 (COM) Ports

VGA video output

HDMI video output

DC Power

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15.3 MXE5301/ENL (Q4 2012)

DVI-D video output

DVI-I (Dual video output)

CFAST card slot

diMensions:

Length: 230mm Width: 205mm Height: 75mm

Weight: 3.8kg

VGA video output

BTxR Ethernet (#1)

Power Button

Power Supply DC IN

Fanless, industrial grade WASSP Processors rely on air convection to maintain operating temperatures. As such, DO NOT mount these units upside-down.

Incorrect Correct Correct

Processor upside-down.

Effective convection impossible.

Ideal Processor orientation. Wall-mounted Processor.

Other Ethernet (3rd party / Network)

4-way Serial Cable

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Technical Specications

Dimensions

BTxR: Height: 180 mm.

Width: 221.5 mm.

Length: 535 mm.

Transducer: Height: 94 ± 2 mm.

Width: 164 ± 2 mm.

Length: 327 ± 2 mm.

WASSP Processor

Serial Ports: 4 - Motion / Position Sensors.

Ethernet Port: 2 - BTxR / 3rd Party Hydrographic

Displays: 1 or 2 - Owner supplied.

Inputs: Keyboard and Mouse / Trackball

BTxR

Output power:

Pulse Lengths:

TX rate:

Frequency:

Beam width:

Depth Range:

Depth Resolution:

Display

Display range:

Range

Shift

Display modes: Sonar View.

Display windows: The eight window layout options:

Advance speed: Slow – fast (5 speeds).

Software

Minimum resolution 1024x768.

14 power settings from 40 W to 1 kW.

0.1 - 2.0 ms

Automatic ping rate, determined by depth. Max ping rate 40 Hz.

160 kHz.

224 beams equidistant spacing over 120º port/starboard swath, Transmit 4º fore/aft, Receive 10º fore/aft.

2 - 200 m.

75 mm.

5 to 200 m.

Single Beam View.

Waterfall View.

Sidescan View.

Single Screen Layout.

Vertical Split Screen Layout

Horizontal Split Screen Layout

3-Screen (3 options)

4-Screen Layout

Resize individual windows button.

Interface

Inputs: NMEA 0183 and RS232

Position, Roll, Pitch, Heave.

Outputs: Ethernet

Navigator, Third Party Hydrographic Software

Raw Data

GSF Data

Recording: Navigator maps (bathymetric data)

Raw Data

GSF Data

Power Supply

BTxR:

WASSP Processor:

Environmental

Temperature:

Relative humidity:

Vibration:

Weight

BTxR:

Transducer:

Equipment List

Standard:

Transducer:

Glands:

BTxR

WASSP Processor

Options: See “13. APPENDIX A - Part

24 V DC, 70 W.

9 - 32 V DC (230 V AC with DC power adapter)

Check the PC power supply to verify this before connecting an incorrect voltage!

0 to 40 ºC.

5 to 95% non condensing.

IEC 60945, protected equipment.

5 kg.

12 kg including cable (10m).

See “13. APPENDIX A - Part

Numbers” on page 64 for a full list.

Mounting options through hull or pole mounted.

Optional cable lengths; 5 m, 10 m and 15 m

Options for alloy, steel or plastic.

Numbers” on page 64 for a full list.

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Phone: +64 9 373 5595

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