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Interphase Sonar Engine SE-200 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 SE-200 SONAR ENGINE™...

  • Page 2: Important Notice

    We also recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting to either install or operate your SE-200. Interphase SE-200 Sonar Engine™ is a trademark of Interphase Technologies, Inc. ©2007 Interphase Technologies, Inc. Publication # = SE-200...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Important Notice SE-200 Overview Getting Started Screen Displays Vertical Horizontal Down / Down Zoom Data Operating Adjustments Range Gain/Screen Cursor Alarm Adjustment Beam Adjustment Display Color Setting Interpreting the Vertical Display Interpreting the Horizontal Display Set-Up Languages/Units...

  • Page 4: Se-200 Overview

    SE-200 Overview TYPICAL SE-200 SONAR FLAT PANEL VGA OR VIDEO The SE-200 Sonar Engine is designed to work with MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY various multifunction and flat panel displays that have either composite video or VGA inputs. The basic system consists of a red colored sonar engine box (that contains the phased array transmitters and receivers), a remote keyboard—typically located close...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    SE-200 sonar engine box on. The green LED light on the left end-panel on the red box should light. To turn the SE-200 sonar engine box off, press and hold down the PWR button for approximately 3 seconds.

  • Page 6: Screen Displays

    Forward Range Current Depth Below Boat The SE-200 has four basic display modes which can be accessed directly by pressing one of the four buttons with the display’s name. The following paragraphs give a brief description of each of these display modes. More Depth 13.2 Ft...

  • Page 7: Down / Down Zoom

    (Conventional down Downlooking Display Range looking) By pressing the DOWN button - once, the SE-200’s 13.2 Ft display will split and a conventional downlooking display will appear at the left side of the screen as shown on the right. The downlooking split screen mode will 12.5...

  • Page 8: Data

    (see drawing at left). 13.2 Ft *In order for the SE-200 to show the speed, and Lat/Lon 22.4 KTS coordinates, the unit must be connected to an NMEA source of this data - such as an active or “smart” NMEA 72.6 F...

  • Page 9: Operating Adjustments

    Operating Adjustments 13.2 Ft Range/Depth Adjustment 12.5 To change the Depth or Forward Range, press the button labeled RANGE to bring up the Range Adjustment menu. You can use the up/down NAV buttons to increase or decrease the range. The Range adjustment menu in the Vertical and Horizontal mode is different.

  • Page 10: Gain/Screen Cursor

    SE-200 s receiver GAIN. Press AUTO 31 DOWN AUTO 15 SCAN the button below AUTO so that the word AUTO is shown inside a red box if you would like the SE-200 to automatically adjust its receiver gain for changing Use NAV buttons to change from Down to Forward conditions.

  • Page 11: Alarm Adjustment

    13.2 Ft 25 Depth The actual audio alarm element is located inside the SE-200 Sonar Engine Box. If this unit is mounted far from the dis- play, it may not be possible to hear the alarm unless an ex- ternal alarm, such as the Interphase P/N 15-0005-008 Su- 12.5...

  • Page 12: Beam Adjustment

    Alarm Beam Adjustment Green (+12V) The SE-200 typically scans forward over a 90 degree or 180 degree sector. In some cases you may want to reduce the size of the sector and scan in a particular direction. Reducing the sector size is also one way to increase the scanning speed, as time isn’t wasted by...

  • Page 13: Interpreting The Vertical Display

    The Phased Array Transducer typically steers an acoustic beam over a 90 degree segment. The SE-200 steers the beam to different positions, transmits a pulse of energy, then waits a defined period of time (depending on the range selected) and listens for any return echoes.

  • Page 14: Distance Forward

    LCD screen in their proper position (also known as false echoes). As the SE-200 sends off its acoustic beam in a specific direction, it assumes that any return echoes are within the main beam. However, if the sidelobe energy strikes a large object (i.e.

  • Page 15: Interpreting The Horizontal Display

    It is important to understand that when the SE-200 is in the Bait Horizontal display mode, in shallow water - it will typically show the bottom on the forward display.
  • Page 16 on the display. In most situations the AUTO gain mode Following a Shoreline or Bank works well, but manual adjustments will often be required to get the optimum picture - especially when looking far ahead in shallow water. Beam Depth at Various Forward Ranges Forward Range Depth Beam Depth =...

  • Page 17: Set-Up

    MORE to adjust the STC to minimize the effect of surface clutter and select the System Software. The SE-200 allows you to customize the maximum possible vertical scan gain for each range. The table below shows a suggested range of Max Gain settings...

  • Page 18: Software Setup

    To minimize these types of problems, the SE-200 includes an STC Adjustment. STC stands for Surface Time Constant and you can use it to force the SE-200 to ignore surface clutter. By default, the STC is set to 5 feet - meaning that the digital depth and alarms will ignore anything closer than 5’...

  • Page 19: Demo

    K= +10 L= 3.1 Ft Demo If the DEMO softkey is pressed the SE-200 will go into a demonstration mode where simulated data is sent to the display. This mode can be a useful tool to help understand the operation of the unit. To exit the DEMO mode, press the DEMO softkey again.

  • Page 20: Installation

    Port Horizontal Horizontal The SE-200 red sonar box has a black & white label on the top. Looking down from the top of the box, there are three 9-pin transducer connectors on the left end of the box and several output connectors, a power I/O cable and LED on the right end.

  • Page 21: Connecting Power/Keypad

    KEYPAD in the positive (red) wire of the power line. CABLE Keypad The SE-200 Sonar Engine Box is designed to work with 4-40 Screw and Nylon remote keypads which control the functions of the Wing Nut. box—including turning power ON/OFF.

  • Page 22: Connecting Displays

    Connecting Displays The diagrams below show several different possible display configurations. Note that VGA, video and Interphase VGA displays with integral keypads can all be connected at the same time. In general, common video and VGA cables and splitters can be used when fitting multiple stations, however some loss of video or VGA signal can occur with long runs and/or multiple displays.
  • Page 23 CONNECTIONS WITH INTERPHASE VGA DISPLAY VGA Female to 9-Pin Male Cable. SINGLE STATION Can Extend with standard Female to Male VGA Cable or standard Male to Male VGA Cable with Gender Changer. 30’ TRANSDUCER SPECIAL INTERPHASE DISPLAY WITH INTERGRAL KEYPAD VGA CABLE SPLITTER.
  • Page 24 An optional alternative to the passive VGA cable splitter, shown at right, is a amplified VGA cable splitter. Contact Interphase Customer Support (831) 477-4944, ext 16 or visit the SE-200 page on our website at www.interphase- tech.com for more information about this accessory.

  • Page 25: Transducer Installation

    Transducer(s) The SE-200 Sonar Engine’s design includes the hardware and software to work with several different types of thru- hull and transom mounted phased array transducers. When selecting the transducer type and hull location for the transducer(s) keep in mind the primary rule for Transom Mounted Transducer transducer operation.

  • Page 26: Thru-Hull

    Thru-Hull Considerations Suggested Thru-Hull Thru-hull transducers are for boats that exceed 40MPH Transducer Locations and /or have inboard motors. Transducer placement depends on boat size, speed, hull configuration and sonar application. On displacement hulls, the transducer is generally located between 1/3 and 1/2 aft of where the bow meets the water line.
  • Page 27 speeds and on large boats the effect is negligible. On SE-200B smaller boats at high speeds the drag can effect the The single SE-200B thru-hull transducer (T1-I200-032) steering. The effect increases as the boat’s speed rises. contains two phased arrays, one used to scan vertically and the Boats with trim tabs can usually trim this out, but boats other horizontally.
  • Page 28 If you’re installation requires a fairing block, you may either have one made locally, or purchase a molded FORWARD plactic unit from Interphase or your Interphase Transducer distributor. BronzeHex Waterline...

  • Page 29: Transom Mount

    Transom Mount Considerations Transom mounted transducers are intended for low Transom Mount Bracket in Released Position speed boats with external props. Boats with inboard motors and boats that regularly exceed 35MPH can not use transom mounted transducers. This is because with nboard motors The prop is located in front of the transom transducers and create aeration and excess turbulence.
  • Page 30 Note: The Forward Horizontal Transducer must be able Transom Mount Locations to scan beneath the hull. The deadrise angle of the hull must be less than 10 degrees in order for the forward Cables horizontal scan to sweep beneath the hull. Alternately, the transducer can be mounted at or below the lowest point on the hull.
  • Page 31 After Bracket mounting the transducer and actually using the SE-200 Axle on the water, you may need to readjust the transducer’s mounting for optimum performance. Nylok Bracket Axle Assembly On some boats it will be neccessary to remove the Bracket Axle during installation.

  • Page 32: Inputs & Outputs (Nmea, Alarms)

    (+) and Blue(-) wires. External Alarm The SE-200 looks for the following NMEA 0183 V2.0 A loud remote alarm can be connected to the SE-200 sentences to get information on positon, speed and which will sound when the depth or range alarm is temperature.

  • Page 33: Software Upgrades

    Then turn ON the SE-200 sonar engine by using the RED button on the keyboard while holding down the softkey on the far left. This will put the SE-200 sonar engine into the software upgrade mode as shown in the sketch at right.

  • Page 34: Accessories (Cables, Etc.)

    Female to (2) Males SE-200B Thru-Hull T1-I200-032 5” 2.35” 4.0” VGA/Keypad Splitter 04-1095-000R SE-200B Transom T1-I200-025 5” 2.8” 2.3” (For Interphase Display) T1-I200-028 5” 2.8” 2.3” KEYPAD CABLES 6-Pin Mini Din SE-200C Thru Hull T1-I200-035 7” 3.0” 4.0” T1-I200-036 7”...

  • Page 35: Maintenance & Trouble Shooting Tips

    Maintenance Below are some helpful tips for keeping your SE-200 in top condition: 1) Keep your display clean and dry. Occasionally wipe unit off with a damp cloth, but be careful not to scratch the lens covering the LCD screen. For stubborn dirt, use a mild soap and a damp cloth. NEVER USE SOLVENTS SUCH AS PAINT THINNER, ACETONE, OR GASOLINE TO CLEAN YOUR UNIT.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    DBT, DPT Standard Equipment: Red sonar box, keypad with 10’ cable, 10’ video cable, 10’ VGA cable and transducer (transducer model dependent on version). 9” / 229mm 5.5” / 140mm SE-200 5” 2.75” 127 mm (2”, 50.8mm deep) 70 mm...

  • Page 37: Interference Problems

    SE-200’s display as each suspected source is turned back on. This type of interference can usually be eliminated by moving the SE-200 away from the source and checking to ensure that the interfering source is properly grounded.
  • Page 38 Notes...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    Interphase Technologies, Inc. 5 Year Limited Warranty Any unit that fails during the first year of the warranty period will, at Interphase’ option, be repaired or replaced at no charge to the customer provided it is returned to Interphase, freight prepaid with proof of date of purchase and a description of the malfunction.
  • Page 40 2880 Research Park Dr Suite #140 Soquel, CA 95073 PHONE: 831. 477.4944 FAX: 831. 462.7444 comments@interphase-tech.com www.interphase-tech.com...

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