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Manual Simrad BSM-2 Broadband Sounder Module EN, DE, ES, FR, IT A brand by Navico - Leader in Marine Electronics...
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Compliance Statements The BSM-2 Broadband Sounder™ Module complies with the following regulations and standards: FCC Part 15 CE compliant per EN60945 and EN 60529 C - Tick 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...
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(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to our website. BSM-2 Installation manual | 3...
Introduction About this manual This document describes how to install the BSM-2 and connect the unit to transducers and display units. Separate installation instruction for transducers are included with the transducer package. The BSM-2 is compatible with the following displays and...
If possible mount the unit close to the edges of a panel to minimize vibration. Do not run the transducer cabling near the BSM-2 power cables, any VHF antenna coax cables or any DC or AC power cables.
Securing BSM-2 module Mount the BSM-2 on a vertical surface with the power and transducer cable entries exiting downwards. Fasten the BSM-2 by using the 4 stainless steel self tapping screws included with the unit. Wiring General The power and the transducer...
For additional safety install grounding cable in ground screw hole as indicated on illustration. Recommended 16 awg wire. Wiring diagram SINGLE MuLTIPLE DISPLAy DISPLAy SySTEM SySTEM BSM-2 NEP-2 12 - 24 V DC TrANSDuCErS Description Ethernet cable BSM-2 Power cable Transducer cables BSM-2 Installation manual | 9...
Terminate the wires to the terminal blocks according to the terminal specification in the following pages Connect the terminal blocks to the pcb Tighten the outer sealing nuts by hand Close the BSM-2 cover and secure the cables 10 | BSM-2 Installation manual...
(n/c) Blue master. (n/c) Power 12 - 24 V DC Control bus If the BSM-2 is connected directly to the vessel’s battery, the module will BSM-2 continue to draw power even when it is not in operation. It Black is recommended that the...
High freq. depth shield Black High freq. negative Blue High freq. positive Shield Low freq. depth shield Black Low freq. negative Yellow or blue/white Low freq. positive TEMP HIGH TEMP LOW XDCR HIGH XDCR LOW SPEED 12 | BSM-2 Installation manual...
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(000-10377-001) for connecting 7 pin transducers to the BSM-2. rEF. CoLor FuNCTIoN XDCR+ Black XDCR- XDCR Shield SHIELD Front View Yellow TEMP Orange SPD IN Blue SPD PWR Shield TEMP HIGH TEMP LOW XDCR HIGH XDCR LOW SPEED BSM-2 Installation manual | 13...
Connecting the BSM-2 to your display The BSM-2 connects to your display system over an Ethernet network, either directly or via a Network Expansion Port. Refer Cabling diagram, page 9.
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Setting up the transducers The BSM-2 is compatible with Airmar’s Transducer ID protocol. If you have an Airmar transducer that supports this feature, BSM-2 will read your transducer’s specification at start-up and automatically adjust the frequency and temperature settings. The transducer’s...
ON On - Green Ethernet connected and ok Transducer not connected Flashing every 0.5 second - Initializing transmitter Green Trans- ducers Flashing every second - Searching for bottom signal Green On - Green System operational 16 | BSM-2 Installation manual...
Sonar Specifications Power Output 250 Watts RMS With CHIRP; Transducer dependent with 3 impedance taps 2,000 Watts (peak to peak) Power requirements Power Range dependent – 3A internal fuse Consumption normally less than 10W BSM-2 Installation manual | 17...
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Sees digital depth to 10,000’ with 700, 800, 900, 1000, Airmar R309 28-45Khz 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. 18 | BSM-2 Installation manual...
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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 4 LED status indicators BSM-2 Installation manual | 19...
Ethernet cable yellow 5 Pin 7.7 m (25 ft) 000-0127-37 Ethernet cable yellow 5 Pin 15.2 m (50 ft) NEP-2 Network Expansion Port (Yellow 000-10029-001 connectors) Transducers The next pages includes a list of standard transducers. Consult your dealer for more information. BSM-2 Installation manual | 21...
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Frequency Balance TAP (ref Manufacturer Model Description (KHz) load page 14) Bronze Thru Hull 50/200Khz Depth/Temp/ 300ohms Speed w 45/12˚ Beamwidths and high Speed B744 Fairing Block. 340ohms 12 m (39.4 ft) cable Bronze Low Profile Thru Hull 1kW 50/200Khz 240ohms Depth/Temp w 22/20˚...
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Frequency Balance TAP (ref Manufacturer Model Description (KHz) load page 14) 600W Bronze Thru Hull 50 (40-60) 100-250 40/60Khz with 20°-40° beamwidths Ohms 130/210Khz with 10°-16° beamwidths B765 w/HS Fairing block 100-250 200 (130-210) Depth/Temp/Speed Ohms 12 m (39.4 ft) cable 1kW Bronze Thru Hull 100 - 400 50 (40-60)
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15 m (49.2 ft) cable 1kW Thru Hull 75ohms 50/200Khz with 10°x16° and 7°x7° 50/200 beamwidths Combi C 75ohms Depth/Temp Simrad 1kW Thru Hull 75ohms 38/200Khz with 13°x21° and 7°x7° 38/200 beamwidths Combi C 75ohms w/HS Fairing block Depth/Temp...