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Simrad ES80 Reference Manual

Wideband fish finding echo sounder
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  • Page 1 Reference Manual Simrad ES80 Wideband fish finding echo sounder TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES www.simrad.com...
  • Page 3 Release 1.3.x The purpose of this manual is to provide the descriptions and procedures required to allow for safe and efficient use of the Simrad ES80. The manual also offers a thorough understanding of the various ES80 operational settings and adjustments.
  • Page 4 If you require maintenance or repair, contact your local dealer. You can also contact us using the following address: simrad.support@simrad.com. If you need information about our other products, visit https: //www.simrad.com. On this website you will also find a list of our dealers and distributors. Kongsberg Maritime AS www.kongsberg.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Selecting Normal mode to start "pinging"..............35 Verifying that the bottom is correctly detected ............36 Checking and/or editing the transceiver parameters ..........37 Turning off the ES80 ....................38 Basic operation.........................39 Introduction to the basic procedures ..............39 Selecting the language displayed in the menus and dialog boxes ......40 Selecting which echogram type to use ..............40...
  • Page 6 Simrad ES80 Echogram views .....................57 Setting up the ES80 Wideband fish finding echo sounder for the first time ....59 Setting up summary....................59 Adjusting the screen resolution ................61 Installing the ES80 operational software..............62 Defining the IP address on the Processor Unit network adapter for communication with the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) .........63...
  • Page 7 Using the information panes to collect data from the echoes ........127 Retrieving the latest echogram history ..............127 Disabling the automatic echogram history recording...........128 Changing the colour scale in the ES80 presentations...........129 Opening the Depth information pane to read the current depth ......131 Investigating the biomass ..................132 Changing the calculation parameters for the Biomass information pane.....133...
  • Page 8 Selecting which tooltips to appear in the user interface ........146 Enabling Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time on the bottom bar....147 Changing the colour palette ("skin") used in the ES80 presentations ....147 Choosing the colours used to present the echograms...........148 Selecting measurement units ................149 Placing echogram channels in separate windows on multiple displays ....150...
  • Page 9 Obtaining and installing the software license............191 Moving the software license from one Processor Unit to another .......193 Upgrading the ES80 operational software............194 Removing the ES80 operational software ............195 Upgrading the software on the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) ......197 Installing one or more transducers ...............199 Installing transceiver channels ................201...
  • Page 10 Scale Lines description..................276 Trawl Line description ..................277 Variable Depth Line description................278 Vertical Tick description..................279 White Line description ..................280 The ES80 menu system....................281 Bottom bar description....................282 Replay bar description ....................283 Screen capture browser description ................285 Context sensitive on-line help..................286 MENU SYSTEM ..............287 About the menus and menu buttons................287...
  • Page 11 Reference Manual Main menu; Functions and dialog boxes ...............306 User Settings dialog box..................306 Range function .....................309 Start Range function .....................310 Gain function ......................312 Operation menu; Functions and dialog boxes..............315 Operation function....................315 Normal Operation dialog box................318 Ping function ......................321 Ping Mode function ....................323 Ping Interval function ...................324 Record function ....................325 Display menu;...
  • Page 12 Simrad ES80 Relay Output page ....................395 Olex Output page....................397 Language function ....................399 BITE (Built-In Test Equipment) dialog box............400 About dialog box ....................412 Active menu; Functions and dialog boxes ..............414 TVG function .......................414 Ping-Ping Filter function ..................417 Bottom Gain function ...................418 Echogram dialog box....................419...
  • Page 13 Simrad ATS datagram ..................506 Simrad DBS datagram format ................506 Simrad HFB datagram format ................507 Simrad PSIMDHB datagram format ..............507 Simrad PSIMP-D datagram format ..............508 Simrad PSIMP-F datagram format...............510 Simrad TDS datagram format ................511 Simrad TPR datagram format................512 Simrad TPT datagram format................512 406273/C...
  • Page 14 Simrad ES80 Simrad Sounder/TSS1 datagram ................513 Kongsberg EM Attitude 3000 datagram format...........515 Third party datagram formats ..................517 Atlas Depth datagram ...................517 Furuno GPhve datagram format ................518 Hemisphere GNSS GPHEV datagram format............518 406273/C...

  • Page 15: About This Manual

    Target audience This manual is intended for all users of the ES80. Due to the nature of the descriptions and the level of detail provided by this manual, it is well suited for those who are - or wish to be - expert users.
  • Page 16 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. We want your feedback We want to improve ES80 continuously. We also want our end-user documentation to be comprehensive and relevant. You can help. Please provide comments, suggestions or constructive criticism to any of our support offices.

  • Page 17: Simrad Es80

    Simrad ES80 Simrad ES80 Topics Important, page 16 System description, page 17 System diagram, page 20 Main system units, page 21 Network security, page 25 Support information, page 26 406273/C...

  • Page 18: Important

    When the ES80 is not used When you do not use the ES80, turn off the display and the Processor Unit. If you know that you will not use the ES80 for a long time, we recommend that you also switch off the transceiver(s).

  • Page 19: System Description

    Support information, page 26 System description The Simrad ES80 is the most modern “high end” split beam echo sounder in the professional fishery market. Based on more than 60 years of research and development in close collaboration with fishermen and leading marine scientists this wide band echo sounder system has succeeded the famous ES60 and ES70 systems.
  • Page 20 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual This screen capture shows the Simrad ES80 set up for a close inspection of fish close to the bottom. A small school is placed in the zoom window. The capture is kindly provided by Aegean Electronics, Greece.
  • Page 21 Simrad ES80 Related topics System diagram, page 20 Support information, page 26 406273/C...

  • Page 22: System Diagram

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual System diagram The system diagram identifies the main components of a basic ES80 system. Only the main connections between the units are shown. Detailed interface capabilities and power cables are not shown. The basic Simrad ES80 Wideband...

  • Page 23: Main System Units

    ES80 presentation depends on the quality of your graphic adapter and display. Note The display is not a standard part of the ES80 delivery. This is a commercial item that can be purchased locally. The chosen display must be designed for maritime use, and it must meet the minimum performance specifications.

  • Page 24: Processor Unit Description

    Minimum display requirements, page 485 Processor Unit description The Processor Unit is the computer that controls the ES80 system. It is a vital part of the ES80 Wideband fish finding echo sounder. The Processor Unit contains the operational software, and offers the user interface that allows you to control the ES80. Furthermore, it offers a number of serial and Ethernet lines for communication with external devices.

  • Page 25: Ethernet Switch Description

    Minimum computer requirements, page 484 Ethernet switch description A high capacity Ethernet switch is a key component of the ES80 system. If you use more than one Wide Band Transceiver (WBT), a high capacity Ethernet switch is required. The Ethernet switch is used to connect each Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) to the Processor Unit.

  • Page 26: Wide Band Transceiver (Wbt) Description

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) description The ES80 Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) is provided to transmit acoustic energy through water. This transmission and reception are commonly referred to as a ping. After each transmission, the transceiver receives the echoes from the targets in the water and/or the seabed.

  • Page 27: Transducers

    Simrad ES80 Environmental requirements, page 481 Compass safe distance, page 483 Transducers The ES80 Wideband fish finding echo sounder can be used with all our single-beam and split-beam transducers. Kongsberg Maritime can provide a wide range of efficient and accurate Simrad transducers for the ES80 Wideband fish finding echo sounder.

  • Page 28: Support Information

    Securing the ES80 system itself has no meaning unless there is a policy in place that secures all computers in the network. This policy must include physical access by trained and trusted users.
  • Page 29 Telefax • http://www.simrad.fr Website • simrad.france@simrad.com E-mail address • : Kongsberg Underwater Technology Inc / Simrad Fisheries Company name • : 19210 33rd Ave W, Suite B, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA Address • : +1 425 712 1136 Telephone •...
  • Page 30 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Malaysia • : Kongsberg Maritime Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Company name • : Unit 27-5 Signature Offices, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Address Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • : +65 6411 7488 Telephone •...

  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Topics Starting normal operation, page 30 Basic operation, page 39 User interface introduction, page 49 Setting up the ES80 Wideband fish finding echo sounder for the first time, page 59 Context sensitive on-line help, page 75 406273/C...

  • Page 32: Starting Normal Operation

    Turning off the ES80, page 38 Turning on the ES80 In order to use the ES80, you must first turn it on. You must first turn on the display, the Processor Unit, the transceiver(s), and the Ethernet switch (if applicable). After this you can start the ES80 program.

  • Page 33: Getting To Know The User Interface

    Getting started Getting to know the user interface The ES80 consists of specific visual elements that work together. The visual elements provide you with the echo information you need, they help you to control the functionality needed to understand this information, and finally, they allow you to control the operational parameters.
  • Page 34 The ES80 supports several different echogram types. Each echogram is shown in a separate view in the ES80 presentation. The tabs at the bottom of the ES80 presentation allows you to choose which channels to open. You can change the physical size any view by clicking on the view border, and then drag it to create a larger rectangle.

  • Page 35: Checking Transceiver And Transducer Settings

    Context If you are using a ES80 that has been in use for some time, you can safely assume that the transceivers and transducers have been set up properly. However, the procedure may prove useful if you are an inexperienced user. Make sure that you do not change any important settings.
  • Page 36 In order to measure correct water depth, the ES80 needs to know the vertical distance between the vessel's water line and the acoustic face of each transducer. The depth of each individual transducer must be defined manually.

  • Page 37: Selecting Normal Mode To Start "Pinging

    Caution You must never start ES80 transmissions ("pinging") when the ship is in dry dock. The transducer may be damaged if it transmits in open air. The transmission ("pinging") from the ES80 can be turned on or off. The...

  • Page 38: Verifying That The Bottom Is Correctly Detected

    In these cases the sounder may display the bottom at 0,0 meters at the top of the fish school. In order to aid the ES80 to locate the correct depth, you must adjust to bottom maximum and minimum ranges according to the actual bottom depth.

  • Page 39: Checking And/Or Editing The Transceiver Parameters

    Result If the ES80 should loose bottom detection due to air or other disturbances, it will try to relocate the depth within the minimum and maximum depths you have defined.

  • Page 40: Turning Off The Es80

    Exit Context When you do not use the ES80, turn off the display and the Processor Unit. If you are not using the ES80 for a long period of time, we recommend that you turn off the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT). Use the on/off switch on the power supply, or disengage the circuit breakers.

  • Page 41: Basic Operation

    The procedures are partly provided to get you acquainted with the basic functionality offered by the ES80, and partly to set up the ES80 for normal use. The ES80 starts up using the same settings as the last time you used it. If these settings are acceptable, continue operation.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Language Displayed In The Menus And Dialog Boxes

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Selecting the language displayed in the menus and dialog boxes You may prefer to use the ES80 with a user interface in your own language. function allows you to select the language to be used in the ES80 Language presentations, menus and dialog boxes.
  • Page 43 Trawl sensor systems (such as Simrad PI, PX and ITI) communicate headrope depth, and/or the distance from the headrope to the footrope (trawl opening), to the ES80 at regular intervals. This information is required for the trawl echogram to be generated.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Gain (Echo Sensitivity)

    Weak echoes will be easier to see. However, since you also increase the acoustic noise in the reception, the ES80 presentations will also show this noise. Too much gain may therefore "distort" the presentation.

  • Page 45: Choosing The Depth Range And The Start Depth For The Echograms

    Range Context setting defines how "deep" you wish the ES80 to detect echoes. In other Range words, this is the vertical distance between the "top" and the "bottom" of the echogram. setting specifies the "bottom" depth, while the...
  • Page 46 You can only do this if you have computer keyboard connected to your Processor Unit. Note By selecting , the ES80 automatically adjusts the range according to the Auto current depth. Example In a surface echogram, set the value to 0 meters. This will make the...

  • Page 47: Choosing The Colours Used To Present The Echograms

    The chosen colours are shown at the bottom of the ES80 presentation. If you choose to use many colours, the resolution of the ES80 presentation is greatly improved. It is then easier to distinguish the difference between the various echoes of different size and/or target strength.

  • Page 48: Recording Echo Data

    Recording echo data The raw data recording function provided by the ES80 allows you to save echo data using the format. The data files can be copied or moved to other recordable media, *.raw...

  • Page 49: Opening The Context Sensitive On-Line Help

    Installed on your ES80 you will find a comprehensive context sensitive on-line help system. Everything you can read in the ES80 Reference Manual can also be found in the on-line help. The on-line help can be opened from all dialog boxes in the ES80 user interface. You can also use the button on the top bar.
  • Page 50 Note The ES80 on-line help may not be available for the language you have chosen for the user interface. If your language is not supported, the English on-line help is provided.

  • Page 51: User Interface Introduction

    This ES80 screen capture shows you a typical data replay situation. You can see the same echoes from two different transducers, one low frequency (left), and one high frequency.
  • Page 52 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual information as well as buttons for key functions and information panes. The menu system on the right side gives you easy access to all the functionality offered by the ES80. Top bar The ES80 top bar is located on the top of the display presentation, and stretches from the far left to the far right side.

  • Page 53: Top Bar Description

    Getting started Top bar description The ES80 top bar is located on the top of the display presentation, and stretches from the far left to the far right side. The top bar gives you fast access to key functionality and navigational information.

  • Page 54: Information Panes

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Information panes The ES80 offers several information panes to provide additional and detailed data from the ES80 presentation. The information panes are opened and closed using the buttons on the top bar. Before you open an information pane, you must first click in an echogram view to make it "active".
  • Page 55 This functionality allows you to identify the nature of the schools, and discriminate between them. The information pane can only be opened when the ES80 operates with FM ("chirp") transmissions. School Response information pane description, page 242 •...
  • Page 56 Retrieving the latest echogram history, page 127 Disabling the automatic echogram history recording, page 128 Changing the colour scale in the ES80 presentations, page 129 Opening the Depth information pane to read the current depth, page 131 Investigating the biomass, page 132...

  • Page 57: Menu System

    Getting started Menu system The menu system is by default located on the right hand side of the ES80 presentation. The menus are organized in a tree structure with a main menu, a set of secondary menus, and several menu buttons. Some of the menu buttons open dialog boxes or sub-menus to offer additional choices.

  • Page 58: Bottom Bar Description

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Bottom bar description The bottom bar is located at the bottom of the ES80 presentation, and stretches from the far left to the far right side. The tabs on the bottom bar allows you to choose channel and presentation mode.

  • Page 59: Echogram Views

    Echogram views The ES80 supports several different echogram types. Each echogram is shown in a separate view in the ES80 presentation. The tabs at the bottom of the ES80 presentation allows you to choose which channels to open. Supported echogram types •...
  • Page 60 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual menu, click to open the dialog box, and select on the Active Echogram Echogram Type page. Echogram In each echogram view, you can also select from a number of markers, lines and annotations to enhance the echogram, or to provide additional information. These can be...

  • Page 61: Setting Up The Es80 Wideband Fish Finding Echo Sounder For The First Time

    Defining the serial and Ethernet (LAN) port parameters, page 71 Setting up the input from a navigation system (GPS), page 73 Setting up summary Before a new ES80 Wideband fish finding echo sounder can be put to use, it must be set up for operation. Prerequisites •...
  • Page 62 Turn on the transceiver(s). Make sure that the Processor Unit is connected to the transceiver(s) using the Ethernet cable specified in the ES80 Installation manual. If you use more than one transceiver, a high performance Ethernet switch must be used.

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Screen Resolution

    Unless you change the hardware (computer, graphic adapter or display), you will only need to do this once. Procedure On the Processor Unit, close the ES80 program. ® In the bottom-left corner of your desktop, select the Windows button. Start...

  • Page 64: Installing The Es80 Operational Software

    Switch off any firewall applications. Insert the ES80 software media. If the ES80 software is provided on a CD or DVD, and your Processor Unit is not fitted with a suitable drive, copy the files to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 65: Defining The Ip Address On The Processor Unit Network Adapter For Communication With The Wide Band Transceiver (Wbt)

    , and then select Public Allow access The operating system may also open other dialog boxes to verify that the ES80 software can run on the computer. You must permit this. Further requirements Observe the dedicated procedures for obtaining and installing the software licence(s).

  • Page 66: Turning On The Es80 To Passive Mode

    ES80. Turning on the ES80 to Passive mode In order to use the ES80, you must first turn it on. In this situation we do not want the ES80 to transmit, so we will leave it in Passive mode.

  • Page 67: Obtaining And Installing The Software License

    Obtaining and installing the software license To operate the ES80 with a transceiver you need a valid software license. Before you can use the ES80 you must obtain a "license string" and install it on your Processor Unit. Without a license you will not be able to communicate with the transceiver.
  • Page 68 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Note This procedure is only valid if your ES80 shall operate with a Wide Band Transceiver (WBT). Once you receive your software license string(s), do not lose them. We suggest that you copy the information into a text file (for example Notepad), and add relevant information.

  • Page 69: Installing One Or More Transducers

    Installing one or more transducers The transducers you wish to use with the ES80 must be "installed" as a part of the software configuration. Which transducers to use depends on the number of transceivers in your system, and the licenses you have for these. Unless you replace a broken transducer, or add a new, you only need to do this once.
  • Page 70 Insert the serial number. This serial number is used as a reference identification. The transducer installation will work even if you do not add this serial number. Some new Simrad transducers with built-in "intelligence" will automatically provide this serial number.

  • Page 71: Installing Transceiver Channels

    There is no "undo" functionality. Installing transceiver channels In order to use the ES80, the Processor Unit must be connected to one or more transceivers, and each of them must in turn be connected to one or more transducers.
  • Page 72 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual • : This channel is vacant and ready for use. Available Note When you work in the dialog box, you must always select to save the Installation Apply changes made on a page. You must do this before you continue working on a different page.

  • Page 73: Defining The Serial And Ethernet (Lan) Port Parameters

    When all channels have been installed, you can start normal operation. Caution You must never start ES80 transmissions ("pinging") when the ship is in dry dock. The transducer may be damaged if it transmits in open air. Defining the serial and Ethernet (LAN) port parameters For any sensor interface to work, the communication parameters must be set up correctly.
  • Page 74 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual communication ports. Select the port you want to work with and then select one of the buttons below the list. page in the (Built-In Test Equipment) dialog box provides an overview Sensors BITE of all the communication lines and sensors in use. All relevant status information is provided.

  • Page 75: Setting Up The Input From A Navigation System (Gps)

    • The interface port is set up with the correct communication parameters. • The ES80 is turned on, and it is working normally. • The new sensor is physically connected to the ES80 using a serial or network cable. It is switched on and in normal operation.
  • Page 76 You cannot make any changes here. To change the communication parameters, use the page. I/O Setup If you want to check that the peripheral system is transmitting data to the ES80, select Monitor dialog box provides one text box for incoming messages (...

  • Page 77: Context Sensitive On-Line Help

    The ES80 on-line help may not be available for the language you have chosen for the user interface. If your language is not supported, the English on-line help is provided. Related tasks...
  • Page 78 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Related functions Help button description, page 233 406273/C...

  • Page 79: Operating Procedures

    Defining settings related to user preferences and individual customizing, page 143 Saving, retrieving and handling user settings, page 154 Adjusting the transceiver parameters, page 159 Interfacing peripheral equipment, page 164 System setup and software installation procedures, page 188 Maintaining the ES80, page 207 406273/C...

  • Page 80: Turning On/Off Procedures

    Turning off the ES80, page 80 Turning on the ES80 In order to use the ES80, you must first turn it on. You must first turn on the display, the Processor Unit, the transceiver(s), and the Ethernet switch (if applicable). After this you can start the ES80 program.
  • Page 81 In these cases the sounder may display the bottom at 0,0 meters at the top of the fish school. In order to aid the ES80 to locate the correct depth, you must adjust to bottom maximum and minimum ranges according to the actual bottom depth.

  • Page 82: Turning Off The Es80

    Exit Context When you do not use the ES80, turn off the display and the Processor Unit. If you are not using the ES80 for a long period of time, we recommend that you turn off the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT). Use the on/off switch on the power supply, or disengage the circuit breakers.

  • Page 83: Choosing Operational Mode And Key Transmit Parameters

    Caution You must never start ES80 transmissions ("pinging") when the ship is in dry dock. The transducer may be damaged if it transmits in open air. The transmission ("pinging") from the ES80 can be turned on or off. The...

  • Page 84: Selecting Inactive Mode

    In these cases the sounder may display the bottom at 0,0 meters at the top of the fish school. In order to aid the ES80 to locate the correct depth, you must adjust to bottom maximum and minimum ranges according to the actual bottom depth.

  • Page 85: Selecting Replay Mode

    Related topics Operation function, page 315 Selecting Replay mode The Replay mode allows you to play back previously recorded raw data. The ES80 is not operational while in Replay mode. Neither transmission nor reception takes place. Context All playback is controlled by the replay bar.

  • Page 86: Verifying That The Bottom Is Correctly Detected

    Context parameters provide separate limits for minimum and maximum Bottom Detection depth. These limits may be used to obtain "bottom lock" on the depth when the ES80 is transmitting. The parameter allows you to manually modify where on Bottom Backstep the bottom echo the depth shall be detected.

  • Page 87: Defining The Ping (Transmission) Modes

    Result If the ES80 should loose bottom detection due to air or other disturbances, it will try to relocate the depth within the minimum and maximum depths you have defined.
  • Page 88 Ping Interval Select either side of the button to choose a value. Select the middle of the button to open it. If you have a keyboard connected to the ES80, you can type the requested value into the text box.

  • Page 89: Transmitting Single Pings

    Ping function, page 321 Ping Mode function, page 323 Ping Interval function, page 324 Transmitting single pings You can set up the ES80 to transmit a "ping" only when you click the button. Ping Context function is used to control how often the ES80 shall transmit its energy Ping Mode into the water.

  • Page 90: Configuring The Environmental Parameters

    Ping Interval Select either side of the button to choose a value. Select the middle of the button to open it. If you have a keyboard connected to the ES80, you can type the requested value into the text box.

  • Page 91: Opening The Context Sensitive On-Line Help

    Installed on your ES80 you will find a comprehensive context sensitive on-line help system. Everything you can read in the ES80 Reference Manual can also be found in the on-line help. The on-line help can be opened from all dialog boxes in the ES80 user interface. You can also use the button on the top bar.
  • Page 92 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Procedure Select on the top bar. Help The on-line help opens on its start page. Observe the menu on the left side of the help window. If you have a computer keyboard connected, you can use the search functionality.

  • Page 93: Controlling The Gain And Range Settings

    Weak echoes will be easier to see. However, since you also increase the acoustic noise in the reception, the ES80 presentations will also show this noise. Too much gain may therefore "distort" the presentation.
  • Page 94 TVG - a dynamic range corresponding to approximately 65 dB. Procedure Observe the menu. Main Its default location is on the right side of the ES80 presentation. Observe the button. Gain The following methods can be used for this adjustment. •...

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Tvg (Time Variable Gain) Setting

    Echogram Echogram The ES80 allows you to use different TVG compensation for the echoes from the water column than from the bottom. By making the bottom echoes individually adjustable, you can fine tune the presentation from the bottom to investigate the bottom type and conditions.

  • Page 96: Choosing Range

    The Range may be set to Auto, but for scientific purposes a fixed range is recommended. The Range Auto setting allows the ES80 to automatically determine the depth range based on the bottom detection. Example in a surface related echogram...

  • Page 97: Choosing Range And Start Range Values In A Bottom Related Echogram

    • Select the middle of the button to open the menu. Type the requested value. You can only type a new value if a computer keyboard is connected to your ES80 Processor Unit.
  • Page 98 • Select the middle of the button to open the menu. Type the requested value. You can only type a new value if a computer keyboard is connected to your ES80 Processor Unit.

  • Page 99: Recording And Replaying Raw Echo Data

    You can also define a maximum size of the data files. Data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of ES80 data, make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk. Unless your Processor Unit is equipped with a very large disk, we recommend that you save the data to an external storage device.

  • Page 100: Recording Echo Data

    Replay mode.This mode allows you to replay previously Operation recorded data on the ES80. When in Replay mode, the ES80 is not able to transmit ("ping"). For this reason, the ES80 is inactive during playback. 406273/C...
  • Page 101 Raw data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of ES80 data, make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk. Unless your Processor Unit is equipped with a very large disk, we recommend that you save the data to an external storage device.

  • Page 102: Selecting Replay Mode

    Every time you record echo data, the information is stored on the Processor Unit hard disk. Depending on your initial settings, the files may also be stored on a USB hard disk or even a network disk. The echo data files can be retrieved, and played back on the ES80. Context All playback is controlled by the replay bar.
  • Page 103 If you wish to create index files for the selected files, select Check for missing index files During raw file recording, the ES80 automatically creates index files to allow for easier navigation in the replay files. On old files, however, these index files are not present. If you activate the...

  • Page 104: Accessing The Echo Data Files To Delete, Move Or Copy Them

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Accessing the echo data files to delete, move or copy them The raw data recording function provided by the ES80 allows you to save echo data using the format. You can save to the Processor Unit hard disk, or onto an external *.raw...

  • Page 105: Saving And Recalling Screen Captures

    Accessing the screen capture images to delete, move or copy them, page 104 Saving an echogram screen capture image When you use the ES80 actively, you may need to make a screen capture to save an instantaneous image of the current presentation. The screen captures you make are saved in .jpg format on the hard disk in the Processor Unit.

  • Page 106: Recalling Single Echogram Screen Capture Images

    Screen Capture ES80 presentation. The screen captures you make are saved in .jpg format on the hard disk in the Processor Unit. The tab on the bottom bar opens a viewer Screen Captures that allows you to open these images.
  • Page 107 Use the functionality provided by the operating system to delete the files, or to copy or move them to the storage device. Close the file manager utility. To resume normal ES80 operation, select any other tab on the bottom bar. 406273/C...

  • Page 108: Setting Up The Echogram Presentation

    Selecting which echogram type to use The ES80 supports several different echogram types. Each echogram is shown in a separate view in the ES80 presentation. To select which echogram types you wish to see in the ES80 presentations, use the dialog box.
  • Page 109 Trawl sensor systems (such as Simrad PI, PX and ITI) communicate headrope depth, and/or the distance from the headrope to the footrope (trawl opening), to the ES80 at regular intervals. This information is required for the trawl echogram to be generated.

  • Page 110: Selecting Echogram Views On The Bottom Bar

    ES80 has. Two tab "groups" allow you to select channels and views. This example shows the ES80 with two channels. In this context, the phrase channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency.

  • Page 111: Changing The Size Of The Echogram Views

    The number of tabs available on the bottom bar depends on how many channels your ES80 has. In this context, the phrase channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency.
  • Page 112 Ping Interval Select either side of the button to choose a value. Select the middle of the button to open it. If you have a keyboard connected to the ES80, you can type the requested value into the text box.

  • Page 113: Removing Noise And False Echoes From The Echogram

    ES80. The dialog box Colour Setup controls the presentation colours used by the ES80. This includes the palette ("skin"), the number of colours in use, and the colour scale. Context Which colour scale to use is mainly a personal preference based on ambient light conditions, the nature of the echoes and your own experience.
  • Page 114 The chosen colours are shown at the bottom of the ES80 presentation. If you choose to use many colours, the resolution of the ES80 presentation is greatly improved. It is then easier to distinguish the difference between the various echoes of different size and/or target strength.

  • Page 115: Adjusting The Tvg (Time Variable Gain) Setting

    Echogram Echogram The ES80 allows you to use different TVG compensation for the echoes from the water column than from the bottom. By making the bottom echoes individually adjustable, you can fine tune the presentation from the bottom to investigate the bottom type and conditions.

  • Page 116: Adjusting The Tvg In The Echogram Dialog Box

    That is why we normally refer to these factors as the two-way transmission loss. The TVG (Time Varible Gain) compensation is designed to counteract the natural phenomena of geometric spread and absorption loss. In the ES80, the TVG compensation is made using digital signal processing software.
  • Page 117 Operating procedures Only echoes detected and interpreted as single fish are shown. The echoes are compensated for their physical position in the beam (beam compensation). This means that fish in the outer region of the beam are adjusted to correct size even though their echoes are weaker.

  • Page 118: Selecting The Horizontal Scale In The Echograms

    The horizontal scale of the echogram is based on the relative speed you choose. Select speed with the ruler. Note This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Procedure Click once in the echogram view that you wish to change.

  • Page 119: Adding Scale Labels To The Echograms

    The distance shown in the bottom right corner of the echogram is then 0 nautical miles (starting point). This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Procedure Click once in the echogram view that you wish to change.

  • Page 120: Enhancing The Bottom Contour In The Echograms

    You can use the White Line and the Bottom Line functions simultaneously. Note This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Procedure Click once in the echogram view that you wish to change.

  • Page 121: Adding Vertical Marker Lines To The Echogram

    Distance specified number of nautical miles. Note This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Procedure Click once in the echogram view that you wish to change. This will make the view "active". A thick border is placed on the selected view to visualize this.

  • Page 122: Adding Horizontal Depth Lines To The Echograms

    A maximum of 10 scale lines can be selected. No scale lines are drawn when the scale line count is set to 0 (zero). Note This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Procedure Click once in the echogram view that you wish to change.

  • Page 123: Adding A Variable Depth Line To The Echogram

    Trawl sensor systems (such as Simrad PI, PX and ITI) communicate headrope depth, and/or the distance from the headrope to the footrope (trawl opening), to the ES80 at regular intervals. The information can be used to draw the upper and/or lower trawl lines in the ES80 echogram.

  • Page 124: Adding Manual Trawl Lines To The Echogram Presentation

    Close the dialog box. Adding manual trawl lines to the echogram presentation When you use a trawl, the ES80 can draw the upper and lower trawl lines in the echogram. Context A Simrad ITI (Integrated Trawl Instrumentation) system can be connected to the ES80.

  • Page 125: Adding A Single Text Comment To The Echogram

    Operating procedures On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. This dialog box contains a number Installation of pages selected from the menu on the left side. On the left side of the dialog box, select to open the page.

  • Page 126: Adding Comments And Annotations To The Echograms

    Type any text into the box. The size of the box will adjust to the length of your text. If you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your ES80 system, select the button to open an on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 127: Investigating The Sub-Bottom Conditions

    Context Different bottom conditions (rock, sand, mud etc) will result in different bottom echoes in the ES80 echograms. By changing the bottom gain, the presentation is changed depending on the bottom type. You can thus learn more about the bottom.
  • Page 128 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Locate the function. Bottom Gain Bottom Gain function, page 418 Set the to your chosen value. Bottom Gain The following methods can be used for this adjustment. • Select [+] or [-] to choose the requested setting.

  • Page 129: Using The Information Panes To Collect Data From The Echoes

    Retrieving the latest echogram history, page 127 Disabling the automatic echogram history recording, page 128 Changing the colour scale in the ES80 presentations, page 129 Opening the Depth information pane to read the current depth, page 131 Investigating the biomass, page 132...

  • Page 130: Disabling The Automatic Echogram History Recording

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Every time the History file is saved to the hard disk, the pinging may be interrupted. It is therefore possible to disable the History function. This function is located on the page in the dialog box.

  • Page 131: Changing The Colour Scale In The Es80 Presentations

    ES80 presentations. It also allows you to make changes to the echo levels it presents. Context The colour scales used by the ES80 are designed to reflect the how strong the echoes are. The echo strength is measured in decibels (dB). In the basic colour scale with 12 colours, each colour represents a 3 dB step.
  • Page 132 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Investigate the information provided by the information pane. The ES80 has a dynamic range of 140 dB. This means that the ES80 can receive both very strong and very weak echoes. Naturally, we can not present all these echoes on the display simultaneously, as this would create a mess of colours.

  • Page 133: Opening The Depth Information Pane To Read The Current Depth

    Operating procedures Opening the Depth information pane to read the current depth You can easily read the current water depth in the Depth information pane. Context The Depth information pane provides the water depth in the current echogram view. If you have several echogram views open, you can place one pane in each view.

  • Page 134: Investigating The Biomass

    It is possible to convert the biomass index to weight (for example in metric tons). Based on practical use of the ES80 in different fisheries, you will soon be able to estimate the weight when you know the type of fish and their sizes.

  • Page 135: Changing The Calculation Parameters For The Biomass Information Pane

    Operating procedures Investigate the information provided by the information pane. The ES80 records all the targets from the smallest plankton to the largest whale. The biomass value is an indicator to how much fish you currently have in the beam.

  • Page 136: Investigating The Echo Strength To Determine The Species In The School

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Procedure Open the menu. Setup Select to open the dialog box. Calculation Interval Adjust the settings to fit your requirements. Select to save the selected setting and close the dialog box. Investigating the echo strength to determine the species in the school The School Response information pane is a plot.
  • Page 137 Operating procedures Investigate the information provided by the information pane. Scientific research has proven that the variation in echo strength between echo sounder frequencies is different between species. Some species are easy to recognize using a higher frequency, while others are more easily detected using a low frequency.

  • Page 138: Locating The Position Of Single Fish In The Beam

    Each circle in the information pane identifies a single fish. You can observe how these move through the ES80 beam. The colours of the circles are the same as the colours used in the colour scale, and these indicate the echo strength from each fish.

  • Page 139: Locating The Position Of Single Fish In The Beam

    Each circle in the information pane identifies a single fish. You can observe how these move through the ES80 beam. The height of the cone changes to reflect the current depth. Procedure Click in the echogram view you wish to investigate.

  • Page 140: Investigating The Bottom Characteristics

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Investigate the information provided by the information pane. This is basically the same view as in the Fish Position information pane. However, the fish echoes are here viewed from the side and not from above. This means that you can also investigate the depth of the single fishes in the beam.

  • Page 141: Selecting Fish Species And Changing Their Size To Improve The Size Distribution Information

    Operating procedures Select a setting that fits your requirements. Transparency The chosen transparency percentage is used on all open information panes. Investigate the information provided by the information pane. The colours on the left side of the scale indicate a soft bottom, while the colours on the right hand side indicate a harder bottom.

  • Page 142: Changing The Calculation Parameters For The Size Distribution Information Pane

    • within a given time frame • from a defined number of pings • from the data used to create a portion of the current view parameters can accessed from two places in the ES80 user Calculation Interval interface. • The page is opened in the dialog box.
  • Page 143 Operating procedures Zoom information pane Zoom rectangle used to define the size of the zoomed area In this screen capture, the zoomed area rectangle is positioned close to the Zoom information pane. You can however place the pane and the zoomed area independently anywhere you like inside the active view.
  • Page 144 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual • When is switched off, the zoomed area will "follow" the Area Fixed To Vessel echogram data from right towards left. Select in the top right corner to close the information pane. Close 406273/C...

  • Page 145: Defining Settings Related To User Preferences And Individual Customizing

    With a few exceptions, the chosen language will also be used for all other texts on the ES80. The ES80 on-line help may not be available for the language you choose. If your language is not supported, the English on-line help is provided.

  • Page 146: Reducing The Light Emitted From The Display Presentation

    ES80 program. Reducing the light emitted from the display presentation When the bridge is dark, the light emitted by the ES80 display can affect your night vision. In order to compensate for this, you can reduce the intensity Context The intensity of the light given off by the ES80 presentation can be adjusted.

  • Page 147: Increasing The Visibility Of The Information Panes

    Context The information panes provided by the ES80 can be placed anywhere on top of the views in the presentation. In order not to loose information, the panes have been designed so you can see through them.

  • Page 148: Selecting Which Tooltips To Appear In The User Interface

    Selecting which tooltips to appear in the user interface When you move the cursor over the echograms in the ES80 presentation, small "tooltips" are shown to provide additional information. The...

  • Page 149: Enabling Coordinated Universal Time (Utc) Time On The Bottom Bar

    Prerequisites To enable UTC time, your ES80 Processor Unit must be set up to accept the NMEA ZDA datagram. The NMEA ZDA datagram contains the universal time code (UTC), day, month, year and local time zone.

  • Page 150: Choosing The Colours Used To Present The Echograms

    The chosen colours are shown at the bottom of the ES80 presentation. If you choose to use many colours, the resolution of the ES80 presentation is greatly improved. It is then easier to distinguish the difference between the various echoes of different size and/or target strength.

  • Page 151: Selecting Measurement Units

    Use the options to select the units of Units measurements you wish to work with. The ES80 uses these in all presentations. You only need to define these once. Note When you work in the...

  • Page 152: Placing Echogram Channels In Separate Windows On Multiple Displays

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Continue your work in the dialog box, or select to close it. Installation Placing echogram channels in separate windows on multiple displays dialog box makes it possible to create a new window for a dedicated Add Window echogram presentation.

  • Page 153: Rearranging The Layout Of The Es80 Presentation

    We recommend that you first save your current user settings. When a complete reorganisation of the view positions and sizes have been completed , you may wish to restore the ES80 presentation to what it was before you changed it. You must use the dialog box to do this.

  • Page 154: Moving A View To Another Display

    Docking Views presentation. When a complete reorganisation of the view positions and sizes have been completed , you may wish to restore the ES80 presentation to what it was before you changed it. function restores all the views to their default positions.
  • Page 155 Operating procedures If you wish to change the views to a configuration you have used before, you must fetch it from the user settings. Of course, you can only do this if you have saved it. On the menu, select Main User Settings Select the preferred user setting.

  • Page 156: Saving, Retrieving And Handling User Settings

    Choosing ES80 factory default settings, page 157 Saving the current user settings When you have spent some time working with the ES80, you are probably using specific settings that you know are efficient for your purpose. It is a good idea to save these settings.

  • Page 157: Choosing Previously Saved User Settings

    Choosing previously saved user settings User settings that either you or any of your colleagues have saved can easily be retrieved and put to use. This shortens down the time it takes to get started with the ES80. Context dialog box is used to store your favourite ES80 settings.

  • Page 158: Renaming Existing User Settings

    A small dialog box opens to accept the new name. Type a name for the user setting. Note If you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your ES80 system, select the button to open an on-screen keyboard. Keyboard Select to save the chosen name.

  • Page 159: Deleting User Settings That Are No Longer Used

    Choosing ES80 factory default settings Sometimes it may be useful to reset the ES80 to work with a set of known user settings. A set of "factory settings" is provided for this purpose. The settings may be put to use if you are uncertain of which values to use.
  • Page 160 Unless they are saved, all your current settings are lost when the factory settings are applied. Procedure Observe the menu. Main Its default location is on the right side of the ES80 presentation. Select User Settings Observe that the dialog box opens. User Settings Observe the list.

  • Page 161: Adjusting The Transceiver Parameters

    This mode is thus useful for test purposes, and when you wish to measure the ambient background noise in the sea. It can also be useful to run the ES80 in Passive mode to discriminate between target echoes (present only in Active mode) and noise (present in both Active and Passive modes).

  • Page 162: Adjusting The Output Power

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Adjusting the output power You are permitted to adjust the output power of the ES80. You can not increase the power to beyond the transducer’s capacity, but you may reduce it for better performance in shallow water, or if you are struggling with reverberation.

  • Page 163: Defining The Frequency Sweep (Chirp) Within Each Transmission

    Operating procedures For CW transmissions: • Long pulses provides longer detection range. They make the ES80 less sensitive for noise, but offer lower range resolution. • Short pulses provides shorter detection range. They make the ES80 more sensitive for noise, but offer higher range resolution.

  • Page 164: Defining The Pulse Type For The Es80 Transmissions

    Select to save the selected settings and close the dialog box. Defining the pulse type for the ES80 transmissions You use to select which type of pulse transmission you want to use; CW or FM. Pulse Type Context "CW"...
  • Page 165 Operating procedures Select Normal Operation Observe that the dialog box opens. Normal Operation For the relevant channel, set to a LFM or CW mode as permitted by Pulse Type your license and the transducer. Select to save the selected setting and close the dialog box. 406273/C...

  • Page 166: Interfacing Peripheral Equipment

    Installation Sensor Configuration so that the information from the "most reliable" sensor is used by the ES80. You can also define manual values in case a sensor is unserviceable, or not installed. Prerequisites The new sensor is physically connected to the ES80 using a serial or network cable.

  • Page 167: Defining The Serial And Ethernet (Lan) Port Parameters

    Defining the serial and Ethernet (LAN) port parameters For any sensor interface to work, the communication parameters must be set up correctly. The ES80 software automatically scans the Processor Unit to locate and identify the available communication ports. Once the software has established a list of valid interfaces, you can set up and control the communication parameters.
  • Page 168 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual • You know how to set up the parameters for serial and local area network (LAN) communication. • The communication parameters required for the sensor interface are known. Context page provides two lists; one for serial ports and one for Ethernet I/O Setup (LAN) ports.

  • Page 169: Setting Up The Input From A Navigation System (Gps)

    • The interface port is set up with the correct communication parameters. • The ES80 is turned on, and it is working normally. • The new sensor is physically connected to the ES80 using a serial or network cable. It is switched on and in normal operation.
  • Page 170 You cannot make any changes here. To change the communication parameters, use the page. I/O Setup If you want to check that the peripheral system is transmitting data to the ES80, select Monitor dialog box provides one text box for incoming messages (...

  • Page 171: Configuring The Sensor Interface

    Prerequisites This procedure assumes that: • The new sensor is physically connected to the ES80 using a serial or network cable. • The interface port is set up with the correct communication parameters. • The navigation sensor is installed into the ES80 software. The relevant interface parameters and physical location properties are defined.
  • Page 172 You can also define manual values in case a sensor is unserviceable, or not installed. The ES80 can communicate with several different sensor types. On the Sensor page you define which external sensors your ES80 will import information Installation from.

  • Page 173: Setting Up A Serial Or Lan (Ethernet) Port For Annotation Input

    You must specify which communication port to use (LAN (Local Area Network) or serial port). You can type a custom name to identify the sensor import. In the list of valid datagram formats, select the format(s) to be accepted by the ES80. Note Just making changes and selecting at the bottom of the page will not install anything.

  • Page 174: Connecting A Catch Monitoring System To A Serial Or Lan (Ethernet) Port

    I/O Setup I/O Setup Installation Output dialog boxes. If you want to check that the peripheral system is transmitting data to the ES80, select Monitor dialog box provides one text box for incoming messages ( Port Monitor ), and one for outgoing messages ( ).
  • Page 175 Simrad PSIMP-D1 Simrad PSIMP-D1 is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide the type and configuration of PS, PI and PX sensors used by a Simrad catch monitoring system. This datagram format replaces the PSIMP-D format. •...

  • Page 176: Connecting A Trawl System To A Serial Or Lan (Ethernet) Port

    Connecting a trawl system to a serial or LAN (Ethernet) port A trawl system can be connected to the ES80. The connection is made using a serial or LAN (Ethernet) port on the Processor Unit. For any sensor interface to work, the communication parameters must be set up correctly.
  • Page 177 You must specify which communication port to use (LAN (Local Area Network) or serial port). You can type a custom name to identify the sensor import. In the list of valid datagram formats, select the format(s) to be accepted by the ES80. Note Just making changes and selecting at the bottom of the page will not install anything.

  • Page 178: Setting Up The Input From A Motion Reference Unit (Mru)

    • The interface port is set up with the correct communication parameters. • The ES80 is turned on, and it is working normally. • The new sensor is physically connected to the ES80 using a serial or network cable. It is switched on and in normal operation.
  • Page 179 I/O Setup I/O Setup Installation Output dialog boxes. If you want to check that the peripheral system is transmitting data to the ES80, select Monitor dialog box provides one text box for incoming messages ( Port Monitor ), and one for outgoing messages ( ).

  • Page 180: Setting Up Depth Output To An External System

    • You know how to set up the parameters for serial and local area network (LAN) communication. Context The ES80 can export the depth information on several NMEA datagram formats. You can export several depth formats simultaneously, as each of them is handled independently. Procedure Connect the peripheral system to an available communication port on your Processor Unit.
  • Page 181 The Port dialog box is a tool for debugging purposes. It is neither required nor Monitor intended for normal operation of the ES80. 11 Select and then to save all the parameters and close the...

  • Page 182: Exporting Sensor Data To A Peripheral System

    The information provided to the ES80 from various sensors can also be useful for other systems on board. The ES80 allows you to export the same sensor data that was originally imported. This can "reuse" the same information on other systems. The Relay page is used to set up and control this export functionality.
  • Page 183 10 Make sure that there is data traffic on the output port (shown in the box). Tx Data In order to see this data traffic, your ES80 must be active and transmitting information to the peripheral system. dialog box provides one text box for incoming messages (...

  • Page 184: Setting Up Data Export To Olex

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Setting up data export to Olex The ES80 allows you to export data to the proprietary Olex system. The output parameters for the data export are defined in the dialog box. Output Prerequisites This procedure assumes that: •...

  • Page 185: Synchronizing The Es80 By Means Of A Serial Port

    Synchronizing the ES80 by means of a serial port If you want to use the ES80 as a master or slave in a synchronized system, you must set it up for such operation. To do this, you must select which communication port to use for the synchronization interface, and you must select the requested synchronization mode.
  • Page 186 • Master Master mode is used if the ES80 is going to act as the controlling unit in a synchronized system. The peripheral hydroacoustic system(s) are only permitted to transmit when enabled by the ES80. When Master mode is selected, the ES80 will run using its internal ping interval parameters and send trigger signals to the peripheral system(s).

  • Page 187: Synchronizing The Es80 By Means Of A Serial Port

    Synchronizing the ES80 by means of a serial port If you want to use the ES80 as a master or slave in a synchronized system, you must set it up for such operation. To do this, you must select which communication port to use for the synchronization interface, and you must select the requested synchronization mode.
  • Page 188 • One of the acoustic systems is set up as "master", and controls the transmissions on the other systems. The ES80 offers functionality for remote transmit synchronization. It can be set up to operate in either Master or Slave mode.
  • Page 189 • Master Master mode is used if the ES80 is going to act as the controlling unit in a synchronized system. The peripheral hydroacoustic system(s) are only permitted to transmit when enabled by the ES80. When Master mode is selected, the ES80 will run using its internal ping interval parameters and send trigger signals to the peripheral system(s).

  • Page 190: System Setup And Software Installation Procedures

    Ethernet cable. If more than one transceiver is used, an Ethernet switch is added. On the ES80, the necessary IP address is generated automatically. However, we recommend that you manually define which IP Address and Subnet mask the Ethernet adapter in the Processor Unit shall use for this communication.

  • Page 191: Checking The Current Software Version

    The ES80 program is released with a specific software version. The dialog box About displays the current version number. The version described in this Reference Manual is 1.3.x. If you wish to find the latest software version for the ES80, check our website. • https://www.simrad.com 406273/C...

  • Page 192: Installing The Es80 Operational Software

    Installing the ES80 operational software If your ES80 Wideband fish finding echo sounder is provided with a Processor Unit, the ES80 software has already been installed. If you intend to use your own computer, you must install the software yourself.

  • Page 193: Obtaining And Installing The Software License

    Operating procedures Insert the ES80 software media. If the ES80 software is provided on a CD or DVD, and your Processor Unit is not fitted with a suitable drive, copy the files to a USB flash drive. Use a file manager application on the Processor Unit to access the software files.
  • Page 194 In order to obtain a software license you must contact a Simrad dealer or distributor. You can also use the request form on http://www.simrad.com/support, or contact our support department directly.

  • Page 195: Moving The Software License From One Processor Unit To Another

    Without a license you will not be able to communicate with the transceiver. The software license for the ES80 is not linked to the physical Processor Unit. If necessary, you can therefore easily move the ES80 software from one computer to another.

  • Page 196: Upgrading The Es80 Operational Software

    In order to upgrade the ES80 software, you need the relevant file set on a suitable media. If the ES80 software is provided on a CD or a DVD, and your computer is not fitted with a suitable drive, copy the files to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 197: Removing The Es80 Operational Software

    Switch off any firewall applications. Insert the ES80 software media. If the ES80 software is provided on a CD or DVD, and your Processor Unit is not fitted with a suitable drive, copy the files to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 198 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Context Removal of the ES80 software is done using functionality provided by the operating system. Procedure Turn on the Processor Unit. In the bottom-left corner of your desktop, select the Windows ® button. Start On the right-hand side of the...

  • Page 199: Upgrading The Software On The Wide Band Transceiver (Wbt)

    In order to upgrade the ES80 software, you need the relevant file set on a suitable media. If the ES80 software is provided on a CD or a DVD, and your computer is not fitted with a suitable drive, copy the files to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 200 Turn each transceiver off and on. This is important to ensure that each transceiver has an IP address from the only Processor Unit currently online. Turn on the Processor Unit, and start the ES80 program. Select , and set it to Inactive. Operation Open the menu.

  • Page 201: Installing One Or More Transducers

    If the download process fails repeatedly, contact your dealer or Simrad support. Installing one or more transducers The transducers you wish to use with the ES80 must be "installed" as a part of the software configuration. Which transducers to use depends on the number of transceivers in your system, and the licenses you have for these.
  • Page 202 Insert the serial number. This serial number is very important, because you will need it as a reference identification when the ES80 is calibrated. Some new Simrad transducers with built-in "intelligence" will automatically provide this serial number. Type the name you wish to use into the box.

  • Page 203: Installing Transceiver Channels

    There is no "undo" functionality. Installing transceiver channels In order to use the ES80, the Processor Unit must be connected to one or more transceivers, and each of them must in turn be connected to one or more transducers.
  • Page 204 Address • Select the correct address for the Ethernet adapter you are using. This will make the ES80 search the network for available transceivers. • Check that each transceiver has been turned on. • Verify that the Ethernet communication between the units is operational.

  • Page 205: Installing Gpt Transceiver Channels

    Each channel must be installed before it can be put to use. The ES80 also supports the use of General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) transceivers. In order to use General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) transceivers, minimum one Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) must be installed first to handle the software license for the ES80 system.
  • Page 206 On the left side of the dialog box, select Installation Transceiver Verify that the ES80 is set up with minimum one Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) at the top of the transceiver list. Verify that ES80 operates normally ("pinging") with the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) units.

  • Page 207: Disconnecting Transceiver Channels

    When all channels have been installed, you can start normal operation. Disconnecting transceiver channels In order to use the ES80, the Processor Unit must be connected to one or more transceivers, and each of them must in turn be connected to one or more transducers. A transceiver channel can be disconnected from the ES80 Processor Unit.
  • Page 208 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual • : This channel is vacant and ready for use. Available Note When you work in the dialog box, you must always select to save the Installation Apply changes made on a page. You must do this before you continue working on a different page.

  • Page 209: Maintaining The Es80

    Updating the online help file ES80 has a comprehensive context-sensitive on-line help system. Occasionally, the help file is updated. You can then update your ES80 installation with the new information. Prerequisites In order to update the on-line help system, you need a USB flash drive. It is assumed that ®...

  • Page 210: Adding An Online Help File In A New Language

    Restart the ES80. Adding an online help file in a new language ES80 has a comprehensive context-sensitive on-line help system. Occasionally, the help is available in a new language. You can then update your ES80 installation with the new information. Prerequisites In order to update the on-line help system, you need a USB flash drive.

  • Page 211: Accessing And Retrieving Message Log Files

    Restart the ES80. Accessing and retrieving message log files ES80 uses messages as a part of the built-in test equipment (BITE). The messages offer information about the operational status of the ES80. Whenever the ES80 issues a message, it is shown in the dialog box.

  • Page 212: Checking The Transducer By Means Of The Bite Functionality

    Checking the transducer by means of the BITE functionality The ES80 can be set up to work with one or more transceivers. In turn, each transceiver is assigned one or more transducers. By means of the BITE (Built-In Test Equipment) system, you can check the impedance of each transducer during normal operation.

  • Page 213: Inspecting And Cleaning The Transducer Face

    During normal use, the transducer is subjected to biological fouling. If this marine growth is excessive, it will reduce the performance of the ES80. Whenever opportunity arise, typically when the vessel is dry-docked, the transducer face must be cleaned for shells and other marine growth.
  • Page 214 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual A transducer must always be handled as a delicate instrument. Incorrect actions may damage the transducer beyond repair. Observe these transducer handling rules: • Do not activate the transducer when it is out of the water.

  • Page 215: Painting The Transducer Face

    Operating procedures Painting the transducer face Marine growth (biological fouling) on the transducer face reduces the ES80 performance. We recommend that you paint the transducer face immediately after installation, and then again as often as required to maintain the protection.

  • Page 216: Rules For Transducer Handling

    Let this plate stay on as long as possible, but do not forget to remove it before the vessel goes to sea. Cleaning and painting the transducer face During normal use, the transducer is subjected to biological fouling. If this marine growth is excessive, it will reduce the performance of the ES80. 406273/C...

  • Page 217: Approved Anti-Fouling Paints

    Because some paint types may be aggressive to the polyurethane in the transducer, consult our list of approved paints. The list can also be found on http://www.simrad.com. Observe the relevant instructions and safety information provided by the paint manufacturer.
  • Page 218 Apply 150 µm dry film thickness. • Intersmooth 7465Si SPC – : Intergard 269 Primer Apply 40 µm dry film thickness. – : Intersmooth 7465Si SPC Paint Apply 100 µm dry film thickness. The list can also be found on http://www.simrad.com. 406273/C...

  • Page 219: User Interface

    User interface User interface Topics ES80 user interface familiarisation, page 218 Top bar, page 220 Information panes, page 234 Echogram views, page 255 Echogram lines and markers, page 269 The ES80 menu system, page 281 Bottom bar description, page 282...

  • Page 220: Es80 User Interface Familiarisation

    The top bar shows you navigational information as well as buttons for key functions and information panes. The menu system on the right side gives you easy access to all the functionality offered by the ES80. Top bar The ES80 top bar is located on the top of the display presentation, and stretches from the far left to the far right side.
  • Page 221 Select an icon to open the requested menu, select it one more time to close it. Bottom bar The bottom bar is located at the bottom of the ES80 presentation, and stretches from the far left to the far right side. The tabs on the bottom bar allows you to choose channel and presentation mode.

  • Page 222: Top Bar

    Operating system button descriptions, page 233 Top bar overview The ES80 top bar is located on the top of the display presentation, and stretches from the far left to the far right side. The top bar gives you fast access to key functionality and navigational information.

  • Page 223: Logo And Product Name

    To retrieve it, select one more time. Menu Menu When the menu is hidden, it is temporarily shown on the left or right side of the ES80 presentation if you move the cursor to that position. 406273/C...

  • Page 224: Screen Capture Button Description

    By deselecting this function, the entire menu system is placed permanently on the left side of the ES80 presentation. Screen Capture button description When you use the ES80 actively, you may need to make a screen capture to save an instantaneous image of the current presentation. Description Select to make a copy of the current ES80 presentation.

  • Page 225: Event Button Description

    User interface Note Data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of ES80 data, make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk. Unless your Processor Unit is equipped with a very large disk, we recommend that you save the data to an external storage device.

  • Page 226: Information Panes Overview

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Information panes overview The ES80 offers several information panes to provide additional and detailed data from the ES80 presentation. The information panes are opened and closed using the buttons on the top bar. Before you open an information pane, you must first click in an echogram view to make it "active".
  • Page 227 This functionality allows you to identify the nature of the schools, and discriminate between them. The information pane can only be opened when the ES80 operates with FM ("chirp") transmissions. School Response information pane description, page 242 •...

  • Page 228: Navigational Information

    Retrieving the latest echogram history, page 127 Disabling the automatic echogram history recording, page 128 Changing the colour scale in the ES80 presentations, page 129 Opening the Depth information pane to read the current depth, page 131 Investigating the biomass, page 132...
  • Page 229 Display Options Display Description If a positioning sensor (GPS) is connected to the ES80, the top bar can show you the vessel's geographical position in longitude and latitude. Note The information shown on the ES80 top bar must not be used for vessel navigation!
  • Page 230 Display Description If a heading sensor (gyro compass) is connected to the ES80 Processor Unit, the top bar may show you the vessel's current heading. Note The information shown on the ES80 top bar must not be used for vessel navigation! Return to...
  • Page 231 Display Description If a suitable sensor is connected to the ES80 Processor Unit, the top bar may show you the current temperature. The function is offered to allow you to monitor the water temperature, but it will display any temperature reading that is made by the sensor.
  • Page 232 Display Description If a relevant sensor is connected to the ES80 Processor Unit, the top bar will show you the vessel's sailed distance. The distance is by default shown in nautical miles. You can change the measurement unit on the page.
  • Page 233 Display Options Display Description If a suitable motion reference unit (MRU) sensor is connected to the ES80 Processor Unit, the top bar can show you the vessel's current movements. The roll and pitch information is always shown in degrees. Return to...

  • Page 234: Messages Button Description

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Description The current depth measured by one of the transceiver channels is shown on the top bar. Which channel to use for the depth read-out is selected in the dialog box. Display Options The chosen channel is identified in the read-out rectangle. The...

  • Page 235: Help Button Description

    The ES80 on-line help may not be available for the language you have chosen for the user interface. If your language is not supported, the English on-line help is provided.

  • Page 236: Information Panes

    To open the History information pane, select the button on the top bar. A dedicated view on the left side of the ES80 presentation opens to show you a history image. To close the History view, click this button one more time.

  • Page 237: Colour Scale Information Pane Description

    User interface Click this border and drag it sideways to change the size of the History view Description The History function saves the echogram images automatically on the Processor Unit hard disk These images can be recalled using the History information pane. The information in the History presentation is the same as on the original echogram presentation.
  • Page 238 The echo strength is measured in decibels (dB). In the basic colour scale with 12 colours, each colour represents a 3 dB step. This means that the entire scale covers 36 dB. The dynamic range of the ES80 is much larger. The parameters Colour Scale allow you to change the lower limit of colour scale range to match the current echoes.

  • Page 239: Depth Information Pane Description

    Related tasks Increasing the visibility of the information panes, page 145 Changing the colour scale in the ES80 presentations, page 129 Related dialog boxes Colour Setup dialog box, page 334 Information Pane Options dialog box, page 433...
  • Page 240 Information Pane Options Bottom Detection are to define the upper and lower depth limits most likely to be used during the ES80 operation. If you have problems with bottom detection, you may consider disabling it. This can be useful if you only wish to study targets in the water column. Use the dedicated Bottom function.

  • Page 241: Biomass Information Pane Description

    User interface Reset size You may have manually changed the physical size of the information pane. To reset the information pane to its default size, select the Reset button in its top right corner. size Setup Select to open the dialog box.
  • Page 242 It is possible to convert the biomass index to weight (for example in metric tons). Based on practical use of the ES80 in different fisheries, you will soon be able to estimate the weight when you know the type of fish and their sizes.
  • Page 243 User interface By default, you have two echograms for each frequency channel. The presentation is split horizontally to show these echograms. The information pane provides information about its source, that is from which echogram the data comes from. The following sources can be shown: •...

  • Page 244: School Response Information Pane Description

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Related functions Biomass Line description, page 270 Transparency function, page 329 Ping-Ping Filter function, page 417 School Response information pane description The School Response information pane shows you the volume backscatter as a function of the frequency. The information is provided as a plot that shows the how the echo strength for a group of targets (for example a school of fish) change with the operational frequency.
  • Page 245 User interface Description The School Response information pane is a plot. It shows the how echo strength for a group of targets (for example a school of fish) changes with the operational frequency. The pane allows you to identify the nature of the schools, and discriminate between them.

  • Page 246: Bottom Hardness Information Pane Description

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Details Close Select this button to close the information pane. The pane closes immediately. If you wish to reopen it, simply click the button on the top bar one more time. Reset size You may have manually changed the physical size of the information pane.
  • Page 247 User interface Before you open an information pane, you must first click in an echogram view to make it "active". By doing this you select the channel. In most cases, the data in the information pane is only valid for the selected channel. In this context, the phrase channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency.

  • Page 248: Size Distribution Information Pane Description

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Size Distribution information pane description The Size Distribution information pane shows a histogram of the echoes detected from single fishes. The calculations are based on the fact that different fish species have different echo strength. The echo strength also depends on the operational frequency you use.
  • Page 249 User interface Distribution information pane. The page is located in the Size Distribution Information dialog box. The dialog box is located on the Pane Options Information Pane Options menu. Active By default, you have two echograms for each frequency channel. The presentation is split horizontally to show these echograms.

  • Page 250: Fish Position Information Pane Description

    Each circle in the information pane identifies a single fish. You can observe how these move through the ES80 beam. The colours of the circles are the same as the colours used in the colour scale, and these indicate the echo strength from each fish.
  • Page 251 User interface The three circles in the information pane identifies the operational frequencies if and when you work with a wide band transceiver. The dotted inner circle identifies the highest frequency in the sweep. The circle between them identifies the centre frequency. This is basically the same view as in the Echo Position information pane.

  • Page 252: Echo Position Information Pane Description

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Related tasks Increasing the visibility of the information panes, page 145 Locating the position of single fish in the beam, page 136 Related functions Transparency function, page 329 Related dialog boxes Information Pane Options dialog box, page 433...
  • Page 253 Each circle in the information pane identifies a single fish. You can observe how these move through the ES80 beam. The colours of the circles are the same as the colours used in the colour scale, and these indicate the echo strength from each fish.

  • Page 254: Zoom Information Pane Description

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Details Close Select this button to close the information pane. The pane closes immediately. If you wish to reopen it, simply click the button on the top bar one more time. Reset size You may have manually changed the physical size of the information pane.
  • Page 255 User interface to control the behaviour of the zoom function. Area Fixed To Vessel Each Zoom information pane export information. When opening the Biomass and/or the Size Distribution information panes, you will automatically receive information from each of the Zoom information panes that you have opened. Zoom information pane Zoom rectangle used to define the size of the...
  • Page 256 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Close Select this button to close the information pane. The pane closes immediately. If you wish to reopen it, simply click the button on the top bar one more time. Reset size You may have manually changed the physical size of the information pane.

  • Page 257: Echogram Views

    About the echogram views The ES80 supports several different echogram types. Each echogram is shown in a separate view in the ES80 presentation. The tabs at the bottom of the ES80 presentation allows you to choose which channels to open.
  • Page 258 ES80 has. Two tab "groups" allow you to select channels and views. This example shows the ES80 with two channels. In this context, the phrase channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency.

  • Page 259: Surface Echogram Description

    User interface Surface echogram description A Surface echogram is mainly used when you wish to look at the entire water column starting from the sea surface and down to the bottom. Since this echogram is referenced to the sea surface, the bottom contour will vary with the actual depth. You can select the start range (the depth from which the echogram starts) and the vertical range (the vertical "length"...
  • Page 260 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual This is the start depth of the echogram In a Surface echogram you may wish to start the echogram from the surface, and will then set the to 0 (zero). You will then see the Start Range transmit pulse as a strong echo at the top of the echogram.
  • Page 261 User interface This is the lower end of the chosen depth range This depth is normally a few meters below the bottom contour, depending on the chosen range. The total echogram range (A) to (F) is defined with the button Range on the menu.

  • Page 262: Bottom Echogram Description

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Bottom echogram description The Bottom echogram shows the echoes over and below the bottom contour. Since this echogram is referenced to the bottom, the sea surface will vary with the actual depth, while the bottom is drawn flat. You can select the start range (the depth from which the echogram starts) and the vertical range (the vertical "length"...
  • Page 263 User interface This is the start depth of the echogram In a Bottom echogram you will probably wish to start the echogram from a fixed distance above the bottom. To do this, you must set the Start Range to a negative value, for example -10 m. This negative value defines how many meters above the bottom the echogram will start.
  • Page 264 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual The label information can be changed using the options on the Label Horizontal page in the dialog box. Axis Echogram This is the lower end of the chosen depth range This depth is normally a few meters below the bottom contour, depending on the chosen range.

  • Page 265: Pelagic Echogram Description

    Pelagic echograms are useful when you work in deeper waters. The reduced range and the fact that you do not need to wait for the bottom echo means that the ES80's ping rate is increased. The software algorithms in the ES80 are designed to work without the bottom detection reference.
  • Page 266 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual This is the start depth of the echogram In a Pelagic echogram you may wish to start the echogram from a certain distance below the surface, and will then set the to a Start Range relatively large numerical value.

  • Page 267: Trawl Echogram Description

    User interface Example in a pelagic echogram Start Range In a pelagic echogram, set the value to 20 meters. This will make Start Range the echogram start from 20 meters below the sea surface (provided that the transducer offset has been defined). Set to 40 meters.
  • Page 268 Trawl sensor systems (such as Simrad PI, PX and ITI) communicate headrope depth, and/or the distance from the headrope to the footrope (trawl opening), to the ES80 at regular intervals. The information can be used to draw the upper and/or lower trawl lines in the ES80 echogram.
  • Page 269 (trawl opening), to the ES80 at regular intervals. The information can be used to draw the upper and/or lower trawl lines in the ES80 echogram. You can switch the trawl lines on or off on page in the dialog box.
  • Page 270 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual These are the labels Small labels are shown in the bottom left and right corners of the echogram. These labels can contain time or distance to identify the horizontal axis of the echogram. You can hide the labels from view.

  • Page 271: Echogram Lines And Markers

    User interface Echogram lines and markers Topics Annotation markers description, page 269 Biomass Line description, page 270 Bottom Line description, page 272 Hardness Line description, page 273 Label markers description, page 274 Range Other Line description, page 275 Scale Lines description, page 276 Trawl Line description, page 277 Variable Depth Line description, page 278 Vertical Tick description, page 279...

  • Page 272: Biomass Line Description

    This function writes an extra thick and brightly coloured curve on the echogram. The Biomass Line shows you the measured biomass for each individual ping. This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. 406273/C...
  • Page 273 The ES80 records all the targets from the smallest plankton to the largest whale. The biomass value is an indicator to how much fish you currently have in the beam. Every single fish will emit an echo, and the sum of all these registered echoes are presented as a number.

  • Page 274: Bottom Line Description

    You can use the White Line and the Bottom Line functions simultaneously. The Bottom Line can not be used together with the Hardness Line. This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Related tasks...

  • Page 275: Hardness Line Description

    User interface Hardness Line description The Hardness Line is a thick colour coded line that shows you the bottom reflectivity - that is how "hard" the bottom is. How to open To activate the Hardness Line, click in the echogram view to make it "active".

  • Page 276: Label Markers Description

    Echogram This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Related tasks Selecting the horizontal scale in the echograms, page 116 Adding scale labels to the echograms, page 117...

  • Page 277: Range Other Line Description

    Range Other Line function. Description This function is used when you set up your ES80 with both a surface related and bottom related echogram shown simultaneously. When enabled, two horizontal lines in the surface echogram indicate the range selected in the bottom echogram.

  • Page 278: Scale Lines Description

    10 scale lines can be selected. No scale lines are drawn when the scale line count is set to 0 (zero). This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Related tasks Enhancing the bottom contour in the echograms, page 118...

  • Page 279: Trawl Line Description

    Trawl Installation dialog box. This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Related tasks Enhancing the bottom contour in the echograms, page 118 Adding vertical marker lines to the echogram, page 119...

  • Page 280: Variable Depth Line Description

    To remove the Variable Depth Line, simply "switch it off". This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Related tasks Enhancing the bottom contour in the echograms, page 118...

  • Page 281: Vertical Tick Description

    : A short vertical line is drawn in the upper part of the echogram once every Distance specified number of 1/10 nautical miles. This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Related tasks Enhancing the bottom contour in the echograms, page 118...

  • Page 282: White Line Description

    You can use the White Line and the Bottom Line functions simultaneously. This is a visual enhancement. It does not have any effect on the ES80 performance. Related tasks...

  • Page 283: The Es80 Menu System

    User interface The ES80 menu system The menu system is by default located on the right hand side of the ES80 presentation. The menus are organized in a tree structure with a main menu, a set of secondary menus, and several menu buttons. Some of the menu buttons open dialog boxes or sub-menus to offer additional choices.

  • Page 284: Bottom Bar Description

    Screen Capture When you use the ES80 actively, you may need to make a screen capture to save an instantaneous image of the current presentation. The screen captures you make are saved in .jpg format on the hard disk in the Processor Unit.

  • Page 285: Replay Bar Description

    "R:" to indicate that a replay is in progress. If you have many channels with long names on your ES80, a small icon appears on the bottom bar. You can use this icon to scroll the bottom bar sideways.
  • Page 286 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Replay file This button shows which file you are currently playing. Select the button to open dialog box. Replay File Progress This bar shows you the replay progress of the current file. If you have chosen to loop the replay file(s), the green indicator will start from left every time the start of the file appears.

  • Page 287: Screen Capture Browser Description

    User interface Screen capture browser description The ES80 provides a built-in screen capture function to create snapshots of the echogram presentation. The ES80 also provides a dedicated browser to view the saved images. How to open To open the screen capture browser, select the tab on the bottom bar.

  • Page 288: Context Sensitive On-Line Help

    The ES80 on-line help may not be available for the language you have chosen for the user interface. If your language is not supported, the English on-line help is provided. Related topics...

  • Page 289: Menu System

    It offers the most common Main functions for efficient use of the ES80. Unless you hide the entire menu system from view, the menu is visible at all times, even if you close the secondary menus.

  • Page 290: Using The "Smart" Menu Buttons

    When the menu is hidden, it is temporarily shown Menu on the left or right side of the ES80 presentation if you move the cursor to that position. Using the “smart” menu buttons Each menu provided by the ES80 contains several menu buttons. Each button shows the purpose of the button.
  • Page 291 Menu system Selecting a numerical parameter by moving the cursor horizontally Place the cursor on the middle of the button. Click and hold the left mouse button depressed. Move the cursor horizontally: left to decrease the numerical value, or right to increase it.

  • Page 292: Main Menu

    It offers the most common Main functions for efficient use of the ES80. Unless you hide the entire menu system from view, the menu is visible at all times, even if you close the secondary menus.

  • Page 293: Operation Menu

    Immediately after you have powered up the ES80, menu icon is flashing. It is flashing to Operation indicate that even if the ES80 is turned on, "pinging" is disabled. is set to Off to Ping prevent transmission. This is for safety reasons.

  • Page 294: Display Menu

    Description • Screen Brightness The intensity of the light given off by the ES80 presentation can be adjusted. You can use this function to increase or decrease the light from the screen to match the ambient light. Screen Brightness function, page 328...
  • Page 295 The echograms take up the largest part of the ES80 presentation. The information from each channel is shown in a separate view. The function provided Docking Views by the ES80 allows you to rearrange the physical positions of the views, and change their sizes. Docking Views function, page 336 406273/C...

  • Page 296: Setup Menu

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Setup menu menu provides basic functions related to the ES80 installation parameters and Setup its communication with peripheral systems. How to open Select the icon. Setup The icon is located under the menu. Select the Main icon one more time to close the menu.
  • Page 297 – Transducer Installation The transducers you wish to use with the ES80 must be "installed" as a part of the software configuration. Which transducers to use depends on the number of transceivers in your system, and the licenses you have for these. Unless you replace a broken transducer, or add a new, you only need to do this once.
  • Page 298 – Trawl When you use a trawl, the ES80 can draw the upper and lower trawl lines in the echogram. In order to this, the ES80 needs to know the relevant trawl parameters. If your trawl system is connected to the ES80, these parameters are automatically available.
  • Page 299 – File Setup A useful function of the ES80 is it ability to record echo data. To retrieve the data files, you need to know where they are, and which file names that have been used. The purpose of the...
  • Page 300 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual • Language You may prefer to use the ES80 with a user interface in your own language. A selection of languages is provided. The function allows you to select the Language language to be used in the ES80 presentations, menus and dialog boxes.

  • Page 301: Active Menu

    • Ping-Ping Filter analyses the historical information from previous consecutive Ping-Ping Filter pings in order to remove unwanted noise and interference from the ES80 presentation. Ping-Ping Filter function, page 417 • Bottom Gain setting controls the gain below the detected bottom depth. Different...
  • Page 302 – Colour Scale The colour scales used by the ES80 are designed to reflect the how strong the echoes are. The echo strength is measured in decibels (dB). In the basic colour scale with 12 colours, each colour represents a 3 dB step. This means that the entire scale covers 36 dB.

  • Page 303: Extras Menu

    Size Distribution information pane. Size Distribution page, page 438 Context sensitivity The choices in this menu depend on which echogram in the ES80 presentation is currently "active". To activate an echogram, click in it. The "active" echogram is shown with a thicker border frame.
  • Page 304 The phrase ping rate is used to describe the parameter that controls how often the ES80 can or shall transmit acoustic energy (a "ping") into the water. The ping rate is normally limited by the maximum range settings. It will also be dependant on hardware issues.
  • Page 305 By comparing these measurements, the ES80 calculates a noise estimate. If you set the ES80 to Passive mode, all echoes from the transmissions are removed from the equations. This gives you with better information about the actual noise.
  • Page 306 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Related dialog boxes Normal Operation dialog box, page 318 BITE (Built-In Test Equipment) dialog box, page 400 BITE: Processor page, page 402 BITE: Noise page, page 409 Conceptual descriptions Acoustic noise, page 462 About Slope and Ramping, page 469...

  • Page 307: Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Functions and dialog boxes Functions and dialog boxes Topics Main menu; Functions and dialog boxes, page 306 Operation menu; Functions and dialog boxes, page 315 Display menu; Functions and dialog boxes, page 328 Setup menu: Functions and dialog boxes, page 339 Active menu;...

  • Page 308: Main Menu; Functions And Dialog Boxes

    It offers the most common Main functions for efficient use of the ES80. Unless you hide the entire menu system from view, the menu is visible at all times, even if you close the secondary menus.
  • Page 309 Details Factory Settings Sometimes it may be useful to reset the ES80 to work with a set of known user settings. A set of "factory settings" is provided for this purpose. These settings are the default values provided with the Simrad ES80. The settings may be put to use if you are uncertain of which values to use.
  • Page 310 Rename accept the new name. Note The factory settings can not be renamed. If you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your ES80 system, select button to open an on-screen keyboard. Keyboard Delete When you save the user settings, the files you have created are shown on the Saved list.

  • Page 311: Range Function

    Range covered by the ES80. The range is defined from a selected start range, and down to a value beneath the current bottom depth. The range value shown and selected is by default only applied to your currently selected echogram.

  • Page 312: Start Range Function

    Select either side of the button to choose a value. Select the middle of the button to open it. Auto By selecting , the ES80 automatically adjusts the range according to the Auto current depth. Apply to all The range value shown and selected is by default only applied to your currently selected echogram.
  • Page 313 Echogram You can only type a new value if a computer keyboard is connected to your ES80 Processor Unit. Without a keyboard, select a predefined value. You can also adjust the setting by clicking the [+] and [−] buttons.

  • Page 314: Gain Function

    Weak echoes will be easier to see. However, since you also increase the acoustic noise in the reception, the ES80 presentations will also show this noise. Too much gain may therefore "distort" the presentation.
  • Page 315 You may wish to adjust the gain on all the echograms of the same type. To do this, click the middle of the button to open it, and select Gain Apply to all To select which echogram types you wish to see in the ES80 presentations, use the dialog box. Echogram Do not confuse this setting with the (Time Varied Gain) setting.
  • Page 316 Select either side of the button to choose a value. Select the middle of the button to open it. If you have a keyboard connected to the ES80, you can type the requested value into the text box. You can also change the value by selecting - and holding - the middle of the button, and move the cursor sideways.

  • Page 317: Operation Menu; Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Ping Mode function, page 323 Ping Interval function, page 324 Record function, page 325 Operation function function controls the operating mode of the ES80. You can set it to Operation Inactive, Normal or Replay. How to open This function is opened from the menu.
  • Page 318 Replay File dialog box allows you to choose which file(s) to play back. To control the actual playback, use the replay bar. The replay bar opens automatically at the top of the ES80 presentation when you choose Replay mode. Note that Inactive operating mode is not the same as Passive mode. While Inactive mode stops both transmission and reception, Passive mode will still allow the ES80 to receive echoes.
  • Page 319 Functions and dialog boxes Replay This mode allows you to replay previously recorded data on the ES80. When in Replay mode, the ES80 is not able to transmit ("ping"). For this reason, the ES80 is inactive during playback. Do not confuse the function with the automatic function.

  • Page 320: Normal Operation Dialog Box

    Normal Operation the current transceiver parameters. It also allows you to change these parameters to match your current operational requirements. Prerequisites dialog box is only available when the ES80 operates in Normal Normal Operation mode. How to open This dialog box is opened from the menu.
  • Page 321 Functions and dialog boxes Note Frequency modulated (FM) transmission is an optional function. In order to use this functionality, a dedicated software license is required. Contact you local dealer for more information. Some of the information provided in the menu reflects the settings in the Extras Normal dialog box.
  • Page 322 Power You are permitted to adjust the output power of the ES80. You can not increase the power to beyond the transducer’s capacity, but you may reduce it for better performance in shallow water, or if you are struggling with reverberation.

  • Page 323: Ping Function

    Related topics Extras menu, page 301 Ping function The purpose of the function is to enable or disable the ES80 transmissions into the Ping water. Such transmissions are often referred to as "pinging". Prerequisites function is only available when the ES80 operates in Normal mode.
  • Page 324 On old paper based echo sounders the pen spent a long time on the rear side of the paper tray, and that reduced the ping rate. The ES80 is a lot faster, and you may send out a ping even before the energy from the previous ping has disappeared.

  • Page 325: Ping Mode Function

    Functions and dialog boxes Note This function must be used with care. It will start the ES80 even if your vessel is in dry dock. You must never set the ES80 into normal operation when the ship is in dry dock. If the transducer is activated when out of the water it may be damaged beyond repair.

  • Page 326: Ping Interval Function

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual • If you choose Maximum, the ES80 will transmit ("ping") as often as possible. Details Single Ping This option allows the ES80 to transmit single pings. The ES80 will transmit ("ping") only when you click the right side of the button.

  • Page 327: Record Function

    You can save to the Processor Unit Record hard disk, or onto an external disk. The data files can be played back on the ES80. You can keep the recorded files for future reference, or for training purposes.
  • Page 328 Data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of ES80 data, make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk. Unless your Processor Unit is equipped with a very large disk, we recommend that you save the data to an external storage device.
  • Page 329 Functions and dialog boxes On the menu, select the red circle in the button to start Operation Record recording. Select the black rectangle to stop recording. Select the middle of the button to open it, and select On or Off. Record indicator on the top bar will switch to red colour when recording is active.

  • Page 330: Display Menu; Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Docking Views function, page 336 Screen Brightness function The intensity of the light given off by the ES80 presentation can be adjusted. You can use this function to increase or decrease the light from the screen to match the ambient light.

  • Page 331: Transparency Function

    Select [—] on the left side to decrease the setting value, or select [+] on the right side to increase. Select the middle of the button to open it.If you have a keyboard connected to the ES80, you can type the requested value into the text box.

  • Page 332: Display Options Dialog Box

    The choices you make in the dialog box have no effect on the overall Display Options performance of the ES80. The information shown on the ES80 top bar must not be used for vessel navigation! Related tasks Enabling Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time on the bottom bar, page 147...

  • Page 333: Display Options: General Page

    ES80 presentation. Top Bar The ES80 top bar is located on the top of the display presentation, and stretches from the far left to the far right side. By means of these check boxes, you can select which navigation elements to be shown at the top of the ES80 presentation.
  • Page 334 • Salinity Select this check box to see the water salinity on the top bar. The information about the salinity must be provided by an external sensor connected to the ES80. • Distance Select this check box to see the vessel's sailed distance on the top bar. The distance information must be provided by an external navigation system connected to the ES80.

  • Page 335: Display Options: Tooltip Page

    ES80 presentation. When disabled, the software will use local time. Note To enable UTC time, your ES80 Processor Unit must be set up to accept the NMEA ZDA datagram. The NMEA ZDA datagram contains the universal time code (UTC), day, month, year and local time zone.

  • Page 336: Colour Setup Dialog Box

    Selecting which tooltips to appear in the user interface, page 146 Colour Setup dialog box dialog box controls the presentation colours used by the ES80. This Colour Setup includes the palette ("skin"), the number of colours in use, and the colour scale.
  • Page 337 Echo Colours colours you wish to use in the presentations, and which colour scale. The chosen colours are shown at the bottom of the ES80 presentation. Which colour scale to use is mainly a personal preference based on ambient light conditions, the nature of the echoes and your own experience.

  • Page 338: Docking Views Function

    The echograms take up the largest part of the ES80 presentation. The information from each channel is shown in a separate view. The function provided by the Docking Views ES80 allows you to rearrange the physical positions of the views, and change their sizes. 406273/C...
  • Page 339 Display Description Once the function is activated, the ES80 views are placed in named Docking Views windows, and docking positions are shown. The docking positions show you where to drag and drop the selected view. Any view can selected, and then repositioned as indicated by the docking positions.
  • Page 340 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Restoring the locations and sizes of the views, page 152 Related dialog boxes Add Window dialog box, page 452 406273/C...

  • Page 341: Setup Menu: Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Functions and dialog boxes Setup menu: Functions and dialog boxes menu provides basic functions related to the ES80 installation parameters and Setup its communication with peripheral systems. How to open Select the icon. Setup The icon is located under the menu.

  • Page 342: Environment Dialog Box

    The following page is provided. • Water Column In order to achieve correct echo information, the current environmental parameters must be known to the ES80. The page collects these parameters. These Water Column must be defined to match the current conditions.
  • Page 343 Use this setting to set up the ES80 for operation in fresh or salt water. Sound travels with different speeds in salt and fresh water. For this reason, it is important that the ES80 knows your water profile. The default setting is Salt. Parameters Use these settings to provide manual values.

  • Page 344: Manual Annotation Dialog Box

    Type any text into the box. The size of the box will adjust to the length of your text. If you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your ES80 system, select the button to open Keyboard an on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 345: Fish Select Dialog Box

    Functions and dialog boxes Several different annotation types may be added to the echogram. Annotations can only be added to the echogram while in Normal operational mode. Use the page Annotations to type comments and insert annotations into the echograms. The page Annotations is located in the...

  • Page 346: Calculation Interval Dialog Box

    You can base the calculations on sailed distance, elapsed time, or a portion of the echogram view. How to open parameters can accessed from two places in the ES80 user Calculation Interval interface. • The page is opened in the dialog box.
  • Page 347 Move the horizontal selector sideways to choose. Apply to All Channels Select this box to apply the current selection to all the channels on your ES80. In this context, the phrase channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency.

  • Page 348: Installation Dialog Box

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Installation dialog box Prior to use, the ES80 must be set up to communicate with the relevant peripherals. This includes the transducer(s). The dialog box collects all relevant peripherals on Installation individual pages, and allows you to set up the basic parameters related to installation and operation.
  • Page 349 • Transducer Installation The transducers you wish to use with the ES80 must be "installed" as a part of the software configuration. Which transducers to use depends on the number of transceivers in your system, and the licenses you have for these. Unless you replace a broken transducer, or add a new, you only need to do this once.

  • Page 350: Transducer Installation Page

    • Trawl When you use a trawl, the ES80 can draw the upper and lower trawl lines in the echogram. In order to this, the ES80 needs to know the relevant trawl parameters. If your trawl system is connected to the ES80, these parameters are automatically available.
  • Page 351 Installed Transducers on the ES80. Select a transducer on the list to edit its properties, or to remove it. Select on the list to add a new transducer to the ES80.
  • Page 352 It is not used in the echo data that you export. If you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your ES80 system, select the button to open an on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 353 Origin. Adjust with a positive value for Z if the transducer is located under the ship origin. When you are adding a new transducer to the ES80 configuration, select to finalize to process. The transducer you have added is placed in the Installed list.

  • Page 354: Transceiver Pages

    Transceiver IP Address the Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses used by the Processor Unit to communicate with the transceivers. Prerequisites dialog box is not available when your ES80 is set to Replay mode. Installation How to open This page is located in the dialog box.
  • Page 355 Transceiver Installation transceivers. Every time the page is opened, the ES80 software automatically performs a search on the Ethernet network for transceivers. An overview of the available transceivers is shown. As permitted by the software license, you can assign any transducer to any Wide Band Transceiver (WBT).
  • Page 356 ES80 to Transceiver Browsing automatically scan for new software versions for the transceiver. Software updates are only available if and when distributed with the ES80 operational software. Note When you work in the dialog box, you must always select...
  • Page 357 Type (of transceiver) This column identifies the type of transceiver in use and/or currently available for the ES80. • "GPT" identifies the "General Purpose Transceiver" • "WBT" identifies the "Wide Band Transceiver" • "SBT" identifies the "Single Band Transceiver"...
  • Page 358 Custom name ES80 configuration using the page. Transducer Installation When you set up the ES80 for use, select the transducer from the list. Note You can only select from the transducers that you have previously installed on the page. Transducer Installation Transducer model The transducer model is identified.
  • Page 359 The GPT units are provided from the factory with fixed Ethernet and IP addresses. If your ES80 uses two (or more) GPT units with identical frequencies, these will by default have different Ethernet addresses, but identical IP addresses.
  • Page 360 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Version This information includes the unique version parameters provided by the transceiver. Codes identifying frequency, serial number and firmware are shown. This information is also found in the (Built-In Test Equipment) dialog box. BITE You open the dialog box from the menu.
  • Page 361 Functions and dialog boxes Available This parameter identifies if the selected frequency channel is currently available for use with the ES80. If it is available, the status is identified as True. Transceiver Browsing parameters are used when you wish to start an automatic Transceiver Browsing search for transceivers on the network.
  • Page 362 ES80 to Transceiver Browsing automatically scan for new software versions for the transceiver. Software updates are only available if and when distributed with the ES80 operational software. The software release note provided will then include the necessary instructions. Return to...
  • Page 363 Functions and dialog boxes The IP address of the Processor Unit can either be fixed, or automatically obtained from a network. To control this, open the . Select , and then Control Panel Network and Sharing Center . Right-click on the connection, and change the TCP/IP4 Change Adapter Settings properties in the dialog box.
  • Page 364 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Details Bootp Activity The Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) is not provided with a fixed IP Address for Ethernet communication. This happens automatically when the transceiver is connected, since the Processor Unit software includes a Bootp configuration server.

  • Page 365: Sensor Installation Page

    Return to... Installation dialog box, page 346 Sensor Installation page For the ES80 to use and offer correct navigational information, one or more external sensors must be connected. Typical sensors are those that provide speed, heading and geographical position. On the...
  • Page 366 Port up correctly. • Datagram In the list of valid datagram formats, select the format(s) to be accepted by the ES80. If necessary, you can also specify a specific Talker ID • Installation Most sensors are physically mounted somewhere on your vessel.
  • Page 367 Installed Sensors ES80. Select a sensor in the list to edit its interface properties, or to remove it. Select in the list to add a new sensor interface to the ES80.
  • Page 368 For easier recognition of the sensor interface, you can type a custom name. This name is shown in other dialog boxes in the ES80 user interface. If you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your ES80 system, select the Keyboard button to open an on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 369 These offset values are all required to allow the ES80 to give you as accurate information as possible. The degree of accuracy offered by the ES80 is directly related to the accuracy of the information you enter on the pages.
  • Page 370 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Remove (sensor) list contains all the sensors that are currently installed on the Installed Sensors ES80. If you want to delete a sensor, select it in the list, and then select Remove the bottom of the page.

  • Page 371: Sensor Configuration Page

    Sensor Configuration information from the "most reliable" sensor is used by the ES80. You can also define manual values in case a sensor is unserviceable, or not installed. Prerequisites dialog box is not available when your ES80 is set to Replay mode.
  • Page 372 Installation Installation A summary of all the sensors that are connected to the ES80 is provided in the BITE (Built-In Test Equipment) dialog box. When you save echo data in RAW format, all sensor data are included.

  • Page 373: I/O Setup Page

    Processor Unit.For each port, you can set up the communication parameters, and monitor the data flow. Prerequisites dialog box is not available when your ES80 is set to Replay mode. The Installation dialog box is not available when your ES80 is set to Inactive mode.
  • Page 374 I/O Setup ports, and define the communication parameters for each port. On the Sensor Installation page you define which external sensors your ES80 will import information from. To control the data export, use the dialog box. The dialog box is located...
  • Page 375 Functions and dialog boxes • Baud Rate This is the current baud rate specified for the serial line. The communication parameters defined for are: NMEA 0183 – : 4800 b/s Baud Rate – Data Bits – : None Parity – Stop Bits Some instruments may offer other parameters and/or options.
  • Page 376 Select this button to add a new port. This is required if you have added new hardware to the Processor Unit, for example by installing an extra interface adapter. If you have previously released an unused port, but want to bring it back to ES80 use, you must also select this button.

  • Page 377: Synchronization Page

    Synchronization is required in order to avoid interference if the ES80 is used simultaneously with other hydroacoustic instruments within the same frequency range. Prerequisites dialog box is not available when your ES80 is set to Replay mode. Installation 406273/C...
  • Page 378 • One of the acoustic systems is set up as "master", and controls the transmissions on the other systems. The ES80 offers functionality for remote transmit synchronization. It can be set up to operate in either Master or Slave mode.
  • Page 379 Functions and dialog boxes • Master Master mode is used if the ES80 is going to act as the controlling unit in a synchronized system. The peripheral hydroacoustic system(s) are only permitted to transmit when enabled by the ES80. When Master mode is selected, the ES80 will run using its internal ping interval parameters and send trigger signals to the peripheral system(s).

  • Page 380: Units Page

    For the same reason, you do not need to define any baud rate. Note If you use more than one Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) in your ES80 system, Auxiliary all synchronization input signals to the ports must be provided by the same source.
  • Page 381 Use the options to select the units of measurements you wish to work with. The Units ES80 uses these in all presentations. You only need to define these once. Use the drop down lists provided to make the selections. Note...

  • Page 382: Trawl Page

    Selecting measurement units, page 149 Trawl page When you use a trawl, the ES80 can draw the upper and lower trawl lines in the echogram. In order to this, the ES80 needs to know the relevant trawl parameters. If your trawl system is connected to the ES80, these parameters are automatically available.
  • Page 383 Functions and dialog boxes Details Trawl Opening Select to enter data manually. Use the spin box to provide the Trawl Opening height of the trawl opening. If a computer keyboard is connected to your Processor Unit, you can click the spin box and type a new value.

  • Page 384: Annotations Page

    The comments are automatically saved when you enable raw data recording. Prerequisites dialog box is not Installation available when your ES80 is set to Replay mode. How to open This page is located in the Installation dialog box.
  • Page 385 Use the options in this group to select which items to be included in the event generated annotation string. You can also add a text string to be included at every event annotation. If you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your ES80 system, select button to open an on-screen keyboard. Keyboard Timer Set a time period for automatic generation of events.

  • Page 386: Software License Page

    In order to obtain a software license you must contact a Simrad dealer or distributor. You can also use the request form on http://www.simrad.com/support, or contact our support department directly.
  • Page 387 License Details Currently Active Licenses This list shows you the ES80 software licenses that you have currently activated on your Processor Unit. To deactivate a license, select it, and click the arrow button [<]. To see the operational parameters contained by a license, select it, and see the information in the box.

  • Page 388: Output Dialog Box

    Removing the ES80 operational software, page 195 Upgrading the software on the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT), page 197 Output dialog box A key function of the ES80 is its ability to export data. The purpose of the dialog Output box is to collect all functionality related to ES80 data output in one easily accessible location.
  • Page 389 • File Setup A useful function of the ES80 is it ability to record echo data. To retrieve the data files, you need to know where they are, and which file names that have been used. The purpose of the...

  • Page 390: File Setup Page

    Olex Output page, page 397 File Setup page A useful function of the ES80 is it ability to record echo data. To retrieve the data files, you need to know where they are, and which file names that have been used. The purpose...
  • Page 391 Functions and dialog boxes Description parameters control File Setup how and where the recorded files are saved on the Processor Unit hard disk, or on an external disk. By adding a file name prefix, you can also identify files recorded from any specific mission or survey.
  • Page 392 Data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of ES80 data, make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk. The ES80 is not provided with unlimited disk capacity. We recommend that you either save the data files to an external storage device, or use a network disk.

  • Page 393: Depth Output Page

    History information pane description, page 234 Related functions Record function, page 325 Depth Output page The ES80 can export depth information on a dedicated communication port (serial or Ethernet) The page is used to set up the output parameters. Depth Output Prerequisites dialog box is not available when your ES80 is set to Inactive mode.
  • Page 394 Depth Output exporting depth information. You must specify which datagram format(s) to use. The ES80 can export the depth information on more than one communication port. The ES80 can export the depth information on several NMEA datagram formats. Proprietary formats are also supported. You can export several depth formats simultaneously, as each of them is handled independently.
  • Page 395 Example $ESDBT,x.x,f,y.y,M,z.z,F*hh<CR><LF> In this NMEA depth datagram, the Talker ID is "ES", which means "echo sounder". If you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your ES80 system, select the button to open an on-screen keyboard. Keyboard Select to start export of the chosen data format. Once an output type has been defined, it is listed in the box on the left side of the page.
  • Page 396 Once you have finished editing the output settings, select to keep the changes. Save Supported datagram formats for depth information The ES80 supports the following datagram formats for depth output. • NMEA DBS The NMEA DBS datagram provides the current depth from the surface. The datagram is no longer recommended for use in new designs.

  • Page 397: Relay Output Page

    Functions and dialog boxes Relay Output page The ES80 allows you to export the same sensor data that was originally imported. This can "reuse" the same information on other systems. The page is used to set Relay Output up and control this export functionality.
  • Page 398 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Details Installed Outputs box lists all the currently selected outputs. To remove or edit Installed Outputs an output type, select it in the box. Installed Outputs • Select to delete the output. Remove • Select to change the settings.

  • Page 399: Olex Output Page

    Proprietary datagram formats, page 504 Third party datagram formats, page 517 Olex Output page The ES80 allows you to export data to the proprietary Olex system. The output parameters for the data export are defined in the dialog box. Output Prerequisites dialog box is not available when your ES80 is set to Inactive mode.
  • Page 400 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Details Installed Outputs box lists all the Installed Outputs currently selected outputs. To remove or edit an output type, select it in the Installed box. Outputs • Select to delete the output. Remove • Select to change the settings.

  • Page 401: Language Function

    I/O Setup page, page 371 Port Monitor dialog box, page 446 Language function You may prefer to use the ES80 with a user interface in your own language. A selection of languages is provided. The function allows you to select the language to be Language used in the ES80 presentations, menus and dialog boxes.

  • Page 402: Bite (Built-In Test Equipment) Dialog Box

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual BITE (Built-In Test Equipment) dialog box The ES80 is a computerized Wideband fish finding echo sounder. There are hardly any analogue circuitry, and the possibility of traditional troubleshooting is limited. In order to rectify this, a built-in software application is available to offer test and maintenance functionality.
  • Page 403 Functions and dialog boxes • Transducer The ES80 can be set up to work with one or more transceivers. In turn, each transceiver is assigned one or more transducers. By means of the page, Transducer you can check the impedance of each transducer during normal operation. Any errors are then easily detected.
  • Page 404 The dialog box is located on the menu. About About Setup If you wish to find the latest software version for the ES80, check our website. • https://www.simrad.com Operation This group offers generic information related to operational parameters. •...
  • Page 405 The phrase ping rate is used to describe the parameter that controls how often the ES80 can or shall transmit acoustic energy (a "ping") into the water. The ping rate is normally limited by the maximum range settings. It will also be dependant on hardware issues.
  • Page 406 Typical sensors are those that provide speed, heading and geographical position. A motion sensor (motion reference unit) can also be connected. Each sensor that is connected to the ES80 for input or output purposes is listed. All relevant status information is provided.
  • Page 407 Sensor Configuration page, page 369 I/O Setup page, page 371 BITE: Transceiver page The ES80 can be set up to work with one or more transceivers. The page Transceiver offers key information about each transceiver in use by the ES80.
  • Page 408 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Serial number This is the serial number of the transceiver. This number is fixed and cannot be changed. This information is also found on the page. Transceiver Installation SW Version This is the software version currently running on the transceiver.This information is also found on the page.
  • Page 409 Functions and dialog boxes BITE: Transducer page The ES80 can be set up to work with one or more transceivers. In turn, each transceiver is assigned one or more transducers. By means of the page, you can check Transducer the impedance of each transducer during normal operation. Any errors are then easily detected.
  • Page 410 LFM, use the dialog box. Normal Operation Before selecting LFM transmissions, make sure that your ES80 is provided with a compatible transducer! (The screen capture has been made while using a dummyload.) CW transmissions For CW transmissions, the impedance and phase values for each transducer sector are provided in a tabular format.
  • Page 411 Installation dialog box, page 346 Transducer Installation page, page 348 BITE: Noise page The operational performance of the ES80 Wideband fish finding echo sounder depends on the noise conditions. It is essential that the noise signature is as low as possible. How to open This page is located in the dialog box.
  • Page 412 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Description page provides information about the current estimated noise, and the Noise equivalent ambient noise. Your ES80 must be set to Passive mode. If you wish to switch to Passive mode, use the dialog box. The Normal Operation...
  • Page 413 Noise estimate For every transmission ("ping") the ES80 measures the echo levels along the chosen range. Typically, these measurements are made every five meters, even for long ranges.

  • Page 414: About Dialog Box

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual By comparing these measurements, the ES80 calculates a noise estimate. If you set the ES80 to Passive mode, all echoes from the transmissions are removed from the equations. This gives you with better information about the actual noise.
  • Page 415 ES80 software version with its release date. If you wish to find the latest software version for the ES80, check our website. • https://www.simrad.com/es80 This information is also found in the (Built-In Test Equipment) dialog box. You...

  • Page 416: Active Menu; Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Context sensitivity The choices in this menu depend on which echogram in the ES80 presentation is currently "active". To activate an echogram, click in it. The "active" echogram is shown with a thicker border frame.
  • Page 417 Echogram Echogram The ES80 allows you to use different TVG compensation for the echoes from the water column than from the bottom. By making the bottom echoes individually adjustable, you can fine tune the presentation from the bottom to investigate the bottom type and conditions.
  • Page 418 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual • School (20 log R) This gain setting offers weaker amplification close to the bottom. It has been designed to provide the best echoes for schools. The physical size of a school allows you to detect it even with reduced gain.

  • Page 419: Ping-Ping Filter Function

    About sound wave propagation, page 459 Ping-Ping Filter function analyses the historical information from previous consecutive pings Ping-Ping Filter in order to remove unwanted noise and interference from the ES80 presentation. How to open This function is opened from the menu.

  • Page 420: Bottom Gain Function

    Description Different bottom conditions (rock, sand, mud etc) will result in different bottom echoes in the ES80 echograms. By changing the bottom gain, the presentation is changed depending on the bottom type. You can thus learn more about the bottom.

  • Page 421: Echogram Dialog Box

    Functions and dialog boxes Details Bottom Gain Adjust the setting to fit your requirements. Apply to All Select this box to use the chosen setting on all the echograms of the same type. Related tasks Investigating the sub-bottom conditions, page 125 Echogram dialog box dialog box allows you to set up the parameters controlling the echogram Echogram...
  • Page 422 Echogram display. You can also control the TVG (Time Variable Gain). The ES80 can work with several different TVG compensation settings. The TVG (Time Varible Gain) compensation is designed to counteract the natural phenomena of geometric spread and absorption loss.
  • Page 423 Functions and dialog boxes Echogram: Lines page page in the dialog box allows you to control the horizontal and Lines Echogram vertical lines used in the echogram presentation. You can make the bottom easier to see, and add lines that hold additional information. The vertical scale of the echogram presentation can be changed.
  • Page 424 Range Other This is an "on/off" switch. Select the box to enable the function. This function is used when you set up your ES80 with both a surface related and bottom related echogram shown simultaneously. When enabled, two horizontal lines in the surface echogram indicate the range selected in the bottom echogram.
  • Page 425 Functions and dialog boxes • Biomass This is an "on/off" switch. Select the box to enable the function. This function writes an extra thick and brightly coloured curve on the echogram. The Biomass Line shows you the measured biomass for each individual ping. You can change the scale of the curve to fit the vertical space available on the echogram.
  • Page 426 Echogram You can also control the TVG (Time Variable Gain). The ES80 can work with several different TVG compensation settings. The TVG (Time Varible Gain) compensation is designed to counteract the natural phenomena of geometric spread and absorption loss.
  • Page 427 Functions and dialog boxes Description Each separate echogram view offered by the ES80 can show you a different echogram type. Which type to see is chosen on this page. The Echogram page also allows you to select which TVG curve to use for the chosen echogram.
  • Page 428 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual • Fish (40 log R) This gain setting provides larger amplification closer to the bottom. It has been designed to provide the best echoes from single fish. • Targets (40 log R) This setting uses the same TVG amplification as...
  • Page 429 Use this option to select up a specific Time Variable Gain (TVG) compensation for the bottom detection. The ES80 allows you to use different TVG compensation for the echoes from the water column than from the bottom. By making the bottom echoes individually adjustable, you can fine tune the presentation from the bottom to investigate the bottom type and conditions.
  • Page 430 Conceptual descriptions About sound wave propagation, page 459 Echogram: Horizontal Axis page The echograms travels from right towards left across the ES80 presentation. On the page you can choose the horizontal scale of the echogram. This controls Horizontal Axis the "speed" of the echogram.
  • Page 431 Details Horizontal Axis The echograms travels from right towards left across the ES80 presentation. On page you can choose the horizontal scale of the echogram. This Horizontal Axis controls the "speed" of the echogram.

  • Page 432: Bottom Detection Dialog Box

    Related functions Label markers description, page 274 Bottom Detection dialog box Locating the bottom is important for the ES80. The purpose of the Bottom Detection parameters are to define the upper and lower depth limits most likely to be used during the ES80 operation.
  • Page 433 Note If you set maximum depth to a value identical or smaller than the minimum value, the bottom detection algorithm will be disabled. The ES80 will not detect the bottom at all, and the displayed depth will be 0.00 m.
  • Page 434 For this reason, the ES80 is by default set up to give you a depth reading a few milliseconds before the peak of the pulse. This is done by setting the bottom backstep level to a default value of -50 dB (B).

  • Page 435: Information Pane Options Dialog Box

    Functions and dialog boxes Apply to All Channels Select this box to apply the current selection to all the channels on your ES80. In this context, the phrase channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency.

  • Page 436: Colour Scale Page

    Depth information pane description, page 237 Colour Scale page The colour scales used by the ES80 are designed to reflect the how strong the echoes are. The echo strength is measured in decibels (dB). In the basic colour scale with 12 colours, each colour represents a 3 dB step.
  • Page 437 Functions and dialog boxes Description When the page opens, it Colour Scale offers one adjustment for each TVG setting. The settings Colour Scale control the sensitivity. By changing each level to a more negative number, you increase the sensitivity. This done by controlling the minimum level of detection.
  • Page 438 The old paper sounders had a dynamic range of 12 dB in their printouts using the "colours" from light grey to black. The dynamic range in the ES80 colour presentation is thus a lot larger; 24 dB or 250 times. Along this dynamic range we take the 36 dB range and "move it"...
  • Page 439 The chosen colours are shown at the bottom of the ES80 presentation. If you choose to use many colours, the resolution of the ES80 presentation is greatly improved. It is then easier to distinguish the difference between the various echoes of different size and/or target strength.

  • Page 440: Size Distribution Page

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Size Distribution page The Size Distribution information pane shows a histogram of the echoes detected from single fishes. The calculations are based on the fact that different fish species have different echo strength. The echo strength also depends on the operational frequency you use.
  • Page 441 This function controls the vertical resolution of the histogram. Apply to All Channels Select this box to apply the current selection to all the channels on your ES80. In this context, the phrase channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency.

  • Page 442: Secondary Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Replay File replay bar. Description A useful function of the ES80 is it ability to record echo data. You can save to the Processor Unit hard disk, or onto an external disk. The dialog box allows Replay File you to choose which file(s) to play back.
  • Page 443 If you wish to delete a file from your hard disk, you need to use a file manager program. Loop Select if you want the ES80 to play back all the files in the list in an Loop Files endless loop.

  • Page 444: Lan Port Setup Dialog Box

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Check for missing index files During raw file recording, the ES80 automatically creates index files to allow for easier navigation in the replay files. On old files, however, these index files are not present. If you activate the...
  • Page 445 To find the port number, consult the documentation for the device, and/or the application to be used on it. If the data communication is set up to only export information from the ES80 Processor Unit to a peripheral device, this parameter is not required.

  • Page 446: Serial Port Setup Dialog Box

    I/O Setup page, page 371 Serial Port Setup dialog box Serial line communication is important for ES80 operation. The information from external devices, such as navigation sensors, is based on serial line "datagrams". For most commercial devices, the formats of these datagrams are defined by NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association).
  • Page 447 A serial port is a serial communication interface that is still very common between maritime systems. It is very important that any serial line between the ES80 and any external system is setup correctly with identical parameters at each end. The NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) standard for serial communication defines standard parameters for such interfaces.

  • Page 448: Port Monitor Dialog Box

    Processor Unit and peripheral devices takes place using "datagrams". These datagrams are self-contained and independent entities of data carrying information. When setting up or maintaining the ES80, it is always useful to verify that the communication lines with external devices are operational. The...
  • Page 449 ES80. Details Tx Data This text box displays the data communication exported from the ES80 to external devices. If you have enabled , the text box is continuously updated Auto Update with new information.

  • Page 450: Add Serial Port Dialog Box

    • If the Processor Unit was purchased locally, you may increase the number of serial ports by adding a serial adapter. If you have added new hardware, you must also allow the ES80 to use the new port(s). Select , and use the dialog box.

  • Page 451: Messages Dialog Box

    Messages Messages message is issued by the ES80, the button on the top bar flashes. The colour of the triangle reflects the severity of the most serious message. If you hold the cursor over the button, a short list of the current messages is shown.
  • Page 452 • System alarms These are messages related to the ES80 operation, or to major software components. You can continue the operation, but note that the data provided by the ES80 may be inaccurate. A restart is recommended. • Operational alarms These are messages related to environment conditions, interface or other non-software events.

  • Page 453: Alarm Limits Dialog Box

    Functions and dialog boxes Acknowledge Acknowledge All Select to accept the currently selected message, or Acknowledge Acknowledge All accept all new messages of the current type. Related functions Messages button description, page 232 Alarm Limits dialog box readout is located on the right hand side of the top bar. If the current Depth Alarms depth changes to exceed the limits you have chosen, the alarm is triggered.

  • Page 454: Add Window Dialog Box

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Details Minimum Depth Alarm This setting allows you to set the minimum depth to trigger the alarm. The following situation will set off the alarm: The current depth is shallower than the minimum alarm depth you have chosen Maximum Depth Alarm This setting allows you to set the maximum depth to trigger the alarm.
  • Page 455 Related tasks Placing echogram channels in separate windows on multiple displays, page 150 Rearranging the layout of the ES80 presentation, page 151 Moving a view to another display, page 152 Restoring the locations and sizes of the views, page 152...

  • Page 456: Concept Descriptions

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Concept descriptions Topics Vessel coordinate system, page 455 Observation range versus operational frequency, page 457 About bottom echoes, page 458 About sound wave propagation, page 459 What is sampling?, page 461 Acoustic noise, page 462 About Slope and Ramping, page 469...

  • Page 457: Vessel Coordinate System

    Concept descriptions Vessel coordinate system The vessel coordinate system is established to define the relative physical locations of systems and sensors. When you have several different sensors and transducers on your vessel, and you wish each of them to provide accurate data, you need to know their relative physical positions. The antenna of a position sensor is typically mounted high above the superstructure, while a motion sensor is located close to the vessel’s centre of gravity.
  • Page 458 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual referenced to the origin. In most cases, the location of the vessel’s "official" origin has been defined by the designer or shipyard. This origin is normally identified with a physical marking, and also shown on the vessel drawings.

  • Page 459: Observation Range Versus Operational Frequency

    If you wish to work with high resolution, you need a high operational frequency. The observation range is then limited. Using the Simrad ES38B transducer (38 kHz, 7x7 degrees, 2000 W) you can observe a 60 centimeter cod down to 950 meters, while bottom detection works down to 2800 meters.

  • Page 460: About Bottom Echoes

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Maximum detection depth (Single-beam transducers) Trans- Fre- Pulse Beam Band- Range ducers quency duration angle width Power (kHz) (ms) (deg) (Hz) 120-15 3026 1000 200-7 3088 1000 710-36 3088 38/200 3026 1000 50/200 3088 1000 These range calculations assume a normal sea water salinity (3.5%) and temperature (+10°C), an average bottom (surface backscattering strength = -20 dB) and a noise...

  • Page 461: About Sound Wave Propagation

    1430 m/s. Unless you have a relevant sensor available, a good average sound speed value is 1470 m/s. The ES80 transmits high energy sound wave pulses into the sea. A flat bottom reflects the transmitted wave as if it was a mirror. The propagating energy is spread over a larger and larger area as it travels down to the bottom and up again.
  • Page 462 10 dB/km in sea water. At 200 kHz the absorption is 10 dB/km in fresh water and 50 dB/km in salt water. The ES80 must know which water type is present in order to compensate for these losses correctly.

  • Page 463: What Is Sampling

    A common example is exactly what we do in the ES80. We convert a sound wave (which is an analogue continuous-time signal) to a sequence of samples (which is a discrete-time signal).

  • Page 464: Acoustic Noise

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Acoustic noise As with any other hydroacoustic systems, the quality of the ES80 echo data and presentations are subject to unwanted acoustic noise. The echoes from any large and small target must be detected inside the noise.
  • Page 465 Concept descriptions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal_to_noise_ratio (September 2013) The signal is the echo that we want to know something about, while the noise is any unwanted signals or disturbances. The echo must be detected in the noise and therefore it is necessary to keep the noise level is as low as possible in order to obtain long range and dependable interpretation.

  • Page 466: Self Noise

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Related topics Acoustic noise, page 462 BITE: Noise page, page 409 Self noise Any vessel equipped with a hydroacoustic system (for example echo sounder or sonar) will produce more or less self noise. There are many sources of such self noise. We will here go into some details in order to analyse the different sources of self noise on a vessel and how they may influence upon the noise level of the hydroacoustic instruments.
  • Page 467 Concept descriptions Cavitation Cavitation is the formation of small air bubbles close to the transducer face. The bubbles appear because the local pressure becomes negative during parts of the acoustic pressure cycles. The cavitation threshold increases with the hydrostatic pressure. The noise is made when the bubbles implode.

  • Page 468: Ambient Noise

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual thickness depends on ships speed and on the roughness of the hull. All objects sticking out from the hull, or dents in the hull, will disturb the flow and will increase the thickness of the boundary layer. When the flow speed is high, the turbulence can be violent enough to destroy the integrity of the water.

  • Page 469: Fishing Gear Noise

    Some means to reduce acoustic noise Several factors are contributing to the performance of the hydroacoustic equipment used on board a vessel. Careful planning of the ES80 installation may reduce the acoustic noise. Unfortunately, it is impossible to simply provide a number of specific procedures to reduce the noise.
  • Page 470 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Note The information here must be considered as general advice. Each ES80 installation must be handled separately depending on the hull design and the other electrical and mechanical systems installed on the vessel. Reducing flow noise •...

  • Page 471: About Slope And Ramping

    For example, if the value is 50%, it means that half the duration of the Slope "ping" is spent building up the power to maximum. In the ES80, this setting is automatic, while on scientific echo sounders you can adjust it manually. 406273/C...
  • Page 472 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual The principle is shown in the illustration. Curve (A) has set to Fast, and the level is increased from 0 Ramping V to maximum level using from minimum two (2) up to maximum ten (10) cycles. At the end of the pulse, maximum ten down to minimum two cycles are used to reduce the output level.
  • Page 473 Concept descriptions • Slow ramping will result in lower matched filtering side lobes in time (range) than Fast ramping. Slow ramping is normally used to reduce backscatter interference (due to the matched filtering process) between targets closer to each other than one pulse duration (applies in particular to interference from strong targets on weak targets).

  • Page 474: Technical Specifications

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Technical specifications Topics Introduction to technical specifications, page 473 Interface specifications, page 473 Weight and outline dimensions, page 477 Power requirements, page 479 Environmental requirements, page 481 Compass safe distance, page 483 Minimum computer requirements, page 484...

  • Page 475: Introduction To Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Introduction to technical specifications These technical specifications summarize the main functional and operational characteristics of the ES80 Wideband fish finding echo sounder. It also provides information related to power requirements, physical properties and environmental conditions. Note At Kongsberg Maritime, we are continuously working to improve the quality and performance of our products.
  • Page 476 The NMEA VHW datagram contains the compass heading to which the vessel points, and the speed of the vessel relative to the water. Supported datagram formats for heading and gyro information The ES80 supports the following datagram formats for vessel heading and/or gyro information. •...
  • Page 477 NMEA VLW The NMEA VLW datagram contains the travelled distance of the vessel. Supported datagram formats for water level offset information The ES80 supports the following datagram format for water level offset information. • Kongsberg DFT The proprietary DFT datagram contains the current water level (draft). The information is required to establish the offset of the transducer face relative to the vessel origin.
  • Page 478 Simrad PSIMP-D1 Simrad PSIMP-D1 is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide the type and configuration of PS, PI and PX sensors used by a Simrad catch monitoring system. This datagram format replaces the PSIMP-D format. •...

  • Page 479: Weight And Outline Dimensions

    Weight and outline dimensions These weights and outline dimension characteristics summarize the physical properties of the ES80 Wideband fish finding echo sounder. Note The relevant drawings can be found in the ES80 Installation manual, or downloaded from our website. 406273/C...
  • Page 480 Weight The technical specifications are those valid for the computer that provided by Kongsberg Maritime as a part of the ES80 delivery. For specifications related to a locally purchased computer, refer to the documentation provided with the unit. Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) •...

  • Page 481: Power Requirements

    Ethernet switch, refer to the documentation provided with the unit. Display The display is not a part of the ES80 scope of supply. It is not manufactured by Kongsberg Maritime. For more information, refer to the end-user documentation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Page 482 Power consumption The technical specifications are those valid for the computer that provided by Kongsberg Maritime as a part of the ES80 delivery. For specifications related to a locally purchased computer, refer to the documentation provided with the unit. Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) •...

  • Page 483: Environmental Requirements

    Technical specifications Display The display is not a part of the ES80 scope of supply. It is not manufactured by Simrad. For more information, refer to the end-user documentation provided by the manufacturer. Related topics Introduction to technical specifications, page 473...
  • Page 484 Ingress protection (IP) rating The technical specifications are those valid for the computer that provided by Kongsberg Maritime as a part of the ES80 delivery. For specifications related to a locally purchased computer, refer to the documentation provided with the unit.

  • Page 485: Compass Safe Distance

    Ethernet switch, refer to the documentation provided with the unit. Display The display is not a part of the ES80 scope of supply. It is not manufactured by Kongsberg Maritime. For more information, refer to the end-user documentation provided by the manufacturer.

  • Page 486: Minimum Computer Requirements

    : 30 cm Standard compass Display The display is not a part of the ES80 scope of supply. It is not manufactured by Simrad. For more information, refer to the end-user documentation provided by the manufacturer. Related topics Introduction to technical specifications, page 473...

  • Page 487: Minimum Display Requirements

    The number of serial lines depends on the interface requirements. If you have connected a USB-to-serial adapter to the Processor Unit, do not remove it while the ES80 is running. Do not move the adapter to a different USB socket on the Processor Unit.
  • Page 488 : The screen size depends on personal and/or operational Physical screen size preferences. The ES80 software supports 16:9 displays. If you use the ES80 with many transceivers, you may find it useful with a large high resolution display. Related topics Introduction to technical specifications, page 473...

  • Page 489: Datagram Formats

    Datagram formats Datagram formats Topics About NMEA and standard datagram formats, page 488 NMEA datagram formats, page 491 Proprietary datagram formats, page 504 Third party datagram formats, page 517 406273/C...

  • Page 490: About Nmea And Standard Datagram Formats

    0183 standard, refer to the organization's web site at: • http://www.nmea.org About the NMEA datagram formats The ES80 can send and receive information to and from several different peripherals. All transmissions take place as datagrams with data sentences. Each datagram has a defined format and length.

  • Page 491: Nmea Sentence Structure

    Datagram formats Electronic Devices document explains the formats in detail. The document can be obtained from NMEA. Note The terms "Datagram" and "telegram" are generally used to describe the basic transfer unit associated with a packet-switched network. In this publication, we use the term "datagram".

  • Page 492: Standard Nmea 0183 Communication Parameters

    Standard NMEA 0183 communication parameters The ES80 uses both NMEA and proprietary datagram formats to communicate with peripheral systems and sensors. The majority of the datagrams used by the ES80 are defined by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). NMEA has defined a fixed set of transmission parameters.

  • Page 493: Nmea Datagram Formats

    Datagram formats NMEA datagram formats Topics NMEA DBS datagram, page 491 NMEA DBT datagram, page 492 NMEA DPT datagram, page 493 NMEA GGA datagram, page 494 NMEA GGK datagram, page 495 NMEA GLL datagram, page 496 NMEA HDG datagram, page 497 NMEA HDM datagram, page 497 NMEA HDT datagram, page 498 NMEA RMC datagram, page 498...

  • Page 494: Nmea Dbt Datagram

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual : Depth in fathoms z.z,F : Checksum If you need the depth below the keel, use the NMEA DBK datagram. If you need the depth below the transducer, use the NMEA DBT datagram. Related topics NMEA datagram formats, page 491...

  • Page 495: Nmea Dpt Datagram

    Datagram formats Related topics NMEA datagram formats, page 491 Sensor Installation page, page 363 Sensor Configuration page, page 369 Relay Output page, page 395 Interface specifications, page 473 NMEA DPT datagram The NMEA DPT datagram provides the water depth relative to the transducer, and the offset of the measuring transducer.

  • Page 496: Nmea Gga Datagram

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual NMEA GGA datagram The NMEA GGA datagram transfers the time, position and fix related data from a global positioning system (GPS). Format $--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,zz,d.d,a.a,M,g.g,M,r.r,cccc*hh Description : Talker identifier $— : Datagram identifier : Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) of the current position hhmmss.ss...

  • Page 497: Nmea Ggk Datagram

    Datagram formats NMEA GGK datagram The NMEA GGK datagram is used to decode the PTNL, Time, Position, Type and DOP (Dilution of Precision), string of the NMEA 0183 output. Format $--GGK,hhmmss.ss,ddmmyy,nnnnn.nnnnnnnn,a,yyyyy.yyyyyyyy,a,x,zz,w.w,EHTeeeeee,u*hh<CR><LF> Description : Talker identifier $— : Datagram identifier : Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) of the current position hhmmss.ss : Day, month and year ddmmyy...

  • Page 498: Nmea Gll Datagram

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual NMEA GLL datagram The NMEA GLL datagram transfers the latitude and longitude of vessel position, the time of the position fix and the current status from a global positioning system (GPS). Format $--GLL,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF> Description : Talker identifier $—...

  • Page 499: Nmea Hdg Datagram

    Datagram formats NMEA HDG datagram The NMEA HDG datagram provides heading from a magnetic sensor. If this reading is corrected for deviation, it produces the magnetic heading. If it is offset by variation, it provides the true heading. Format $--HDG,x.x,z.z,a,r.r,a*hh<CR><LF> Description : Talker identifier $—...

  • Page 500: Nmea Hdt Datagram

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual : Datagram identifier : Heading (Degrees Magnetic x.x,M : Checksum Related topics NMEA datagram formats, page 491 Sensor Installation page, page 363 Sensor Configuration page, page 369 Relay Output page, page 395 Interface specifications, page 473 NMEA HDT datagram The NMEA HDT datagram provides the true vessel heading.

  • Page 501: Nmea Vbw Datagram

    Datagram formats Description : Talker identifier $— : Datagram identifier : Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) of the current position hhmmss.ss : Status = The data are valid. = The data are not valid. : Latitude North/South (Degrees, minutes and hundredths) llll.ll,a = North = South...
  • Page 502 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Description : Talker identifier $— : Datagram identifier : Longitude water speed (knots) : Transverse water speed (knots) : Transverse water speed, Status A = The data are valid. V = The data are not valid.

  • Page 503: Nmea Vhw Datagram

    Datagram formats NMEA VHW datagram The NMEA VHW datagram contains the compass heading to which the vessel points, and the speed of the vessel relative to the water. Format $--VHW,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,x.x,K*hh<CR><LF> Description : Talker identifier $— : Datagram identifier : Heading (Degrees True) x.x,T : Heading (Degrees Magnetic) x.x,M...

  • Page 504: Nmea Vtg Datagram

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual : Ground distance, Total cumulative (Nautical miles) z.z,N : Ground distance, Since reset (Nautical miles) g.g,N : Checksum Related topics NMEA datagram formats, page 491 Sensor Installation page, page 363 Sensor Configuration page, page 369 Relay Output page, page 395...

  • Page 505: Nmea Zda Datagram

    Datagram formats NMEA ZDA datagram The NMEA ZDA datagram contains the universal time code (UTC), day, month, year and local time zone. Format $--ZDA,hhmmss.ss,xx,yy,zzzz,hh,mm*hh<CR><LF> Description This description is not complete. For additional details, refer to the NMEA standard. : Talker identifier $—...

  • Page 506: Proprietary Datagram Formats

    Kongsberg DFT Water level datagram, page 504 Kongsberg OFS Drop keel datagram, page 505 Simrad ATS datagram, page 506 Simrad DBS datagram format, page 506 Simrad HFB datagram format, page 507 Simrad PSIMDHB datagram format, page 507 Simrad PSIMP-D datagram format, page 508...

  • Page 507: Kongsberg Ofs Drop Keel Datagram

    Datagram formats Related topics Proprietary datagram formats, page 504 Sensor Installation page, page 363 Sensor Configuration page, page 369 Relay Output page, page 395 Interface specifications, page 473 Kongsberg OFS Drop keel datagram The proprietary OFS datagram contains the current length travelled by the drop keel. The information is required to establish the offset of the transducer face relative to the vessel origin.

  • Page 508: Simrad Ats Datagram

    Sensor Configuration page, page 369 Relay Output page, page 395 Interface specifications, page 473 Simrad DBS datagram format Simrad DBS is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide the current depth of the trawl sensor. Format @IIDBS,,,x.x,M,,<CR><LF>...

  • Page 509: Simrad Hfb Datagram Format

    Datagram formats Simrad HFB datagram format Simrad HFB is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime. It provides the vertical distance (height) from the headrope to the footrope, and from the footrope to the bottom. The heights are measured by an ITI TrawlEye or a height sensor.

  • Page 510: Simrad Psimp-D Datagram Format

    Relay Output page, page 395 Interface specifications, page 473 Simrad PSIMP-D datagram format Simrad PSIMP-D is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide the type and configuration of PS and PI sensors used by a Simrad catch monitoring system. Format $PSIMP,D,tt,dd,M,U,S,C,V,Cr,Q,In,SL,NL,G,Cb,error*chksum<CR><LF>...
  • Page 511 Datagram formats • : Temperature • : Catch • : Bottom • : No sensor • : Marker : Unit (meters), (feet) or (fathoms) for depth measurements (Celsius) or (Fahrenheit) for temperature measurements : Source The number (1, 2 or 3) of the sensor providing the current data values : Channel The number (1 to 30) of the communication channel for the current data source : Value...

  • Page 512: Simrad Psimp-F Datagram Format

    Relay Output page, page 395 Interface specifications, page 473 Simrad PSIMP-F datagram format Simrad PSIMP-F is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide the type and configuration of PS and PI sensors used by a Simrad catch monitoring system. Format $PSIMP,F,S1,S2,S3,T1,T2,T3,F1,F2,F3*chksum<CR><LF>...

  • Page 513: Simrad Tds Datagram Format

    Relay Output page, page 395 Interface specifications, page 473 Simrad TDS datagram format Simrad TDS is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide the door spread. That is the distance between the two trawl doors. Format @IITDS,x.x,M<CR><LF>...

  • Page 514: Simrad Tpr Datagram Format

    : Depth in metres (0 – 2000 m) z,z,M Note The Simrad ITI measures the depth differently from the range and the bearing. If the ITI only knows the range and the bearing, the depth field is empty. Related topics...

  • Page 515: Simrad Sounder/Tss1 Datagram

    : Depth in metres (0 – 2000 m) z,z,M Note The Simrad ITI measures the depth differently from the range and the bearing. If the ITI only knows the range and the bearing, the depth field is empty. Related topics...
  • Page 516 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual :Heave acceleration bbbb This is a four characters hex number. The value provided as 0.000625 m/ss units. : This is a single character. If the value is positive, a "space" character is provided. If the value is negative, a "–" character is provided.

  • Page 517: Kongsberg Em Attitude 3000 Datagram Format

    Datagram formats If the value is negative, a "–" character is provided. : Roll angle rrrr This is a four characters decimal number. The value is given in hundreds of a degree. : This is a single character. If the value is positive, a "space" character is provided. If the value is negative, a "–"...
  • Page 518 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual • : This value indicates valid measurements with full accuracy. • Any value from indicates valid data with reduced accuracy (decreasing accuracy with increasing number). • Any value from indicates non-valid data but normal operation (for example configuration or calibration mode).

  • Page 519: Third Party Datagram Formats

    Datagram formats Third party datagram formats Topics Atlas Depth datagram, page 517 Furuno GPhve datagram format, page 518 Hemisphere GNSS GPHEV datagram format, page 518 Atlas Depth datagram Atlas Depth is a proprietary datagram format created by Atlas Elektronik (http://www.atlas-elektronik.com) to provide the current depth from two channels. Format Dyxxxxx.xxm Description...

  • Page 520: Furuno Gphve Datagram Format

    Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Furuno GPhve datagram format Furuno GPhve is a proprietary datagram format created by Furuno (http://www.furuno.jp) to contain heave information. Note The datagram format described here remains the property of the organization that defined it. If you need more information about this format, contact the owner.
  • Page 521 Datagram formats : Datagram identifier GPHEV : Heave in meters : Checksum Related topics Third party datagram formats, page 517 Sensor Installation page, page 363 Sensor Configuration page, page 369 Relay Output page, page 395 Interface specifications, page 473 406273/C...
  • Page 522 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Index 12 colours Absorption Colour Setup dialog box ......336 curve ............. 342 64 colours Water Column page........342 Colour Setup dialog box ......336 ac mains power requirements ..........479 acknowledge messages Messages dialog box ........450...
  • Page 523 Index selecting lower depth limit ......452 selecting upper depth limit ......452 datagram format........506 Alarm Limits dialog box audience channel ..........452 this manual..........13 description ..........451 audio alam details............ 452 disable/enable .......... 452 disable alarms .......... 452 audio signal maximum depth alarm ........
  • Page 524 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Network ..........403 description ..........418 Ping Count ..........402 details............ 419 Ping Interval ..........402 bottom hardness Program Version ........402 PSIMDHB datagram format......507 Sequential Pinging........402 Bottom Hardness BITE Sensors page investigating the bottom characteristics .... 138 description ..........
  • Page 525 Index catch sensor data details............ 437 PSIMP-D datagram format ......508 dynamic range.......... 436 PSIMP-F datagram format......510 maximum level......... 437 cavitation minimum level ......... 437 acoustic noise........... 465 Colour Setup dialog box CE-HW-03 colour scale ..........336 compass safe distance ......... 483 description ..........
  • Page 526 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual adjusting the screen resolution ......61 File Setup page ......... 389 compass safe distance ......... 483 current port environmental requirements....481–482 Port Monitor dialog box ......447 introduction ..........22 current presentation minimum requirements ....... 484 recall echogram screen capture image ....
  • Page 527 RMC (time, date, position and course) ..... 498 show on top bar ........331 select......... 392, 396, 398 specify maximum depth....... 431 Simrad PSIMDHB (biomass and bottom specify minimum depth ....... 431 hardness datagram)........507 start ............312 TDS (trawl door distance) ......511 top bar ...........
  • Page 528 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Bottom Gain function ......... 418 Output dialog box........443 Bottom Hardness information pane ....244 pelagic echogram ........263 bottom line..........272 Ping function ........... 322 Calculation Interval dialog box ...... 345 Ping Interval function ......... 325 Calculation Interval page ......
  • Page 529 Index Alarm Limits dialog box......452 BITE (Built-In Test Equipment) dialog box Annotations page ........383 description..........400 Biomass information pane ......241 Bottom Detection dialog box description... 431 BITE Noise page........411 Calculation Interval dialog box description ..345 BITE Processor page ........
  • Page 530 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual description ..........292 adjusting gain........... 314 functions and dialog boxes ......328 adjusting TVG in the Echogram dialog box..114 how to open........292, 328 annotation markers ........269 Display Options dialog box bottom echogram description ......260 description ..........
  • Page 531 Index trawl echogram......... 426 Ethernet adapter TVGn ............ 425 IP address ..........358 User TVG ..........427 Ethernet address echogram presentation transceiver ..........358 description .......... 49, 218 Transceiver Installation page......358 Echogram Type Ethernet communication Lines page ..........426 local IP address........
  • Page 532 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual file and folder preferences for data recording ..97 Frequency file name prefix BITE Transducer page ........ 408 File Setup page ......... 389 frequency channels file setup channel number ........356 file and folder preferences for data recording ..97 serial number (of transceiver) ......
  • Page 533 Index geographical position Help button show on top bar ........331 description ..........233 top bar ........... 227 Hemisphere GNSS GPHEV getting started datagram format........518 procedures ..........39 herring adjust size in Fish Select dialog box ....344 datagram format........494 adjusting size ...........
  • Page 534 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual check the current software version ....189 reduce the light emitted by the display check the transceiver and transducer setup... 33 presentation ........... 144 check the transceiver parameters ...... 37 remove noise and false echoes from the check the transducer by means of the BITE echogram ..........
  • Page 535 Index Bottom Hardness information pane description..........244 I/O Setup page Bottom Hardness information pane details..245 add port..........374 changing the colour scale in the connecting a catch monitoring system ....172 presentations .......... 129 connecting a trawl system ......174 Colour Scale information pane description..
  • Page 536 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual installation requirements IP Address environmental .......... 481 network adapter ........63, 188 humidity..........481 IP address, local temperature ..........481 BITE Processor page ........403 installed outputs edit ........... 392, 396, 398 select......... 392, 396, 398...
  • Page 537 Index software ........... 13 position of single fish in the beam ..... 136–137 license code location copy............385 top bar ........... 227 delete ............ 385 log files type ............386 accessing and retrieving message log files ..209 license details logo Software License page ........
  • Page 538 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Ethernet communication ......403 Alarm Limits dialog box......452 measurement unit selecting ..........452 depth ............. 379 minimum level distance..........379 Colour Scale page........437 fish length ..........379 minimum requirements length ............ 379 computer ..........484 sailed distance ..........
  • Page 539 Index HDG (heading)......... 497 datagram formats ........474 HDM (heading) ........497 setting up the interface ........ 176 HDT (true heading)........498 MTU (maximum transmission unit) RMC (time, date, position and course) ..... 498 BITE Processor page ........403 VBW (vessel speed) ........499 Ethernet communication ......
  • Page 540 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual noise sources ..........462 Installed Outputs ........398 noise, equivalent ambient Output ........... 398 BITE Noise page........412 Olex Output page noise, estimated description ..........397 BITE Noise page........411 none Ping function ........... 322 synchronization delay ......... 377 recording ..........
  • Page 541 Index output Sensor Configuration page details ....370 setting up depth output ........ 178 Sensor Installation page description....364 Output Sensor Installation page details ...... 365 Olex Output..........398 Size Distribution page description....438 Relay Output ........... 396 Software License page description ....384 output communication monitoring Software License page details......
  • Page 542 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Serial Port Setup dialog box......445 BITE Transducer page ........ 409 passive port selecting transceiver mode......159 identification of serial communication port ..445 passive mode inspect communication port ....392, 396, 398 transceiver ..........319 local............
  • Page 543 Index presentation defining the pulse type for the transmissions ..162 changing the colour palette ......147 defining the serial port parameters....71, 166 description .......... 49, 218 defining the transmission ("ping") enable Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) parameters ......... 85, 109 time.............
  • Page 544 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual selecting normal operational mode ....35, 81 annotations........383, 475 selecting passive transceiver mode ....159 catch monitoring information ....173, 476 selecting replay file ........100 drop keel ..........475 selecting the horizontal scale in the echogram trawl information ........
  • Page 545 Index range other line port..........373, 444 Lines page ..........422 remote IP address rattle noise Ethernet communication ......373, 443 acoustic noise........... 466 LAN Port Setup dialog box ......443 raw data Transceiver Browsing page......359 deleting, copying and moving echo data remote port files .............
  • Page 546 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual rotation around X activate ..........307 Sensor Installation page....... 367 delete ............ 308 rotation around Y rename........... 307 Sensor Installation page....... 367 User Settings dialog box ......307 rotation around Z saving Sensor Installation page....... 367 echo data ..........
  • Page 547 Index frequency sweep ("chirp") ......320 sensor name inactive mode........316, 319 custom ........... 366 inactive operational mode ......82 sensor offset interval pinging ........324 Sensor Installation page....... 366 maximum depth alarm ........ 452 sensor type maximum ping rate ........324 Sensor Installation page.......
  • Page 548 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual Setup menu mode ............. 438 description ..........294 resolution ..........439 functions and dialog boxes ......339 upper limit ..........439 how to open........294, 339 size of fish setup port adjust in Fish Select dialog box...... 344 I/O Setup page..........
  • Page 549 Index outline dimensions........477 support information......... 26 technical..........473 surface echogram weight ........... 477 choosing Range and Start Range values ....94 specify description ..........257 bottom backstep........432 Echogram page......... 426 maximum depth ........431 SW version minimum depth ........431 BITE Processor page ........
  • Page 550 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual outline dimensions........477 information panes........52, 224 weight ........... 477 logo ............221 technical support Maximize button ........233 offices............26 menu hide/show........221 telegram Messages button ........232 Talker ID description ......366, 393 Minimize button ........233 temperature navigational information......
  • Page 551 Index weight ........... 478 Transceiver IP Address page ......362 Transceiver transceiver serial number BITE Transceiver page........ 405 BITE Transceiver page........ 405 transceiver browsing transceiver software browse ........... 360 Transceiver Installation page......360 communication mode ......... 359 Transceiver Unit local IP address......... 359 compass safe distance .........
  • Page 552 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual transmission HFB datagram format ......... 507 defining the mode ........85, 109 TSS1 transmissions, number of datagram format........513 BITE Processor page ........402 turn transmit off ............. 38, 80 auto start ..........322 on ..........30, 64, 78 disable ...........
  • Page 553 Index saved............. 307 show on top bar ........331 User Settings dialog box top bar ........... 231 Activate Selected Setting ......307 vessel sailed distance delete ............ 308 show on top bar ........331 description ..........307 vessel speed details............ 307 show on top bar ........
  • Page 554 Simrad ES80 Reference Manual compass safe distance ......... 483 description ..........24 environmental requirements......482 transducer offset ........350 introduction ..........24 Z offset outline dimensions........478 Sensor Installation page....... 366 overview ..........24 power requirements........480 datagram format........503 purpose ............
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