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Simrad SX90 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick start guide Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar www.simrad.com T E C H N O L O G Y F O R S U S T A I N A B L E F I S H E R I E S...
  • Page 3 This manual provides you with an introduction to the Simrad SX90 Sonar. For more detailed information about the operation, refer to the Simrad SX90 Operator manual or the Simrad SX90 Reference manual. All user documentation is included on the USB memory device that is provided with the Simrad SX90.
  • 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 http: //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: About This Manual

    Installed on your Simrad SX90 you will find a comprehensive on-line help system. You may not find it in your language, but everything you can read in the Simrad SX90 Reference manual can also be found in the context sensitive on-line help.

  • Page 6: Before You Switch On The Sx90

    When the SX90 is not used To protect the SX90 when it is not in use, we strongly advice you to hoist the transducer, even though you may not switch off the power. In narrow or shallow waters this is very important, since you may - in worst case - run the transducer into the bottom.

  • Page 7: When You Are Docking Your Vessel

    Simrad SX90 When you are docking your vessel It is very important that the SX90 system remains switched off when the vessel is in dry dock. If the transducer is activated when out of water it may be damaged beyond repair.

  • Page 8: Manual Operation Of The Hull Unit

    Therefore, before you start the manual operation, read carefully through the relevant procedure(s). You will then familiarize yourself with the methods and the safety requirements. Important The relevant procedures are located in the Simrad SX90 Operator Manual and in the Simrad SX90 Reference Manual. Transducer handling Note All transducers must be handled as delicate items.

  • Page 9: System Description

    Great emphasis has been placed on giving the best possible sonar presentations on a high resolution colour display. The SX90 is equipped with Simrad’s celebrated signal processing software. It includes Hyperbolic FM transmissions (also know as “Chirp”) to ensure a clutter free picture with very high resolution in range.

  • Page 10: Support Information

    Simrad SX90 Support information If you need technical support for your Simrad SX90 you must contact your local dealer, or one of our support departments. A list of all our dealers is provided on http://www.simrad.com. Norway (Main office) • : Kongsberg Maritime AS / Simrad Company name •...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started This chapter describes how to get started with the basic operation of the SX90. It contains a brief overview of the basic system operation and procedures. If you are a first time user, we recommend that you read through this chapter while operating the SX90 so that you can familiarize yourself with the menus, dialog boxes and display presentations.

  • Page 12: Power On/Off Procedures

    Powering up the SX90 Purpose This procedure explains how to power up the Simrad SX90 system. Note Make sure that you have sufficient water below the hull before you lower the SX90 transducer! Procedure Press the button on the display.

  • Page 13: Powering Off The Sx90

    TRU On/Off Test Advanced information. Powering off the SX90 Purpose This procedure explains how to power off the Simrad SX90. Related topics • Preparing the SX90 for vessel docking on page 43 Procedure Press the button on the Operating Panel.

  • Page 14: Operating Principles

    If you forget to hoist the transducer before you press the button to switch off Power the SX90, the transducer is hoisted automatically. You must then wait some extra time before the sonar switches off. If the sonar is switched off uncontrolled with the transducer in its lowered position, the transducer will normally be hoisted automatically after approximately one minute.

  • Page 15: Understanding The Menu Button Principles

    Getting started Procedure Use the trackball (A) on the Operating Panel. Observe that the cursor moves on the SX90 display, and that it changes its form depending on its location. Observe the location of the button (B). Select Place the cursor over a button on the menu, and press the...

  • Page 16: Changing A Parameter Value

    Simrad SX90 Procedure Use the trackball on the Operating Panel, and position the cursor over the left side of the button (A). Observe that the shape of the cursor changes to a “minus” sign. This means that the value of the parameter will decrease when you press the...

  • Page 17: Understanding The Menu Structure

    Select Observe that the parameter dialog closes. In the Simrad SX90, all parameters are stored automatically. This function will cause the SX90 to remember all the selected parameter settings, even when it is switched off. Understanding the menu structure Purpose The menu contains several different buttons, tabs and parameter dialogs.

  • Page 18: Investigating The Echo Presentation And Menu

    The background colour changes to reflect the importance of the message. Investigating the echo presentation and menu Purpose The purpose of this procedure is to familiarize yourself with the menu and echo presentation area on the SX90. 386619/B...
  • Page 19 Getting started Procedure Once the SX90 is up and running, observe the layout of the display presentation: (CD015008A) On the right side, observe the menu system (A). On the left side, observe the sonar echo presentation (B). On the Operating Panel, press the button (located above the large trackball).

  • Page 20: Starting Normal Operation

    Menu the menu reappears. Starting normal operation Once you have powered up the complete SX90 system, you are ready to start the actual operation. When started up, the SX90 will automatically apply its previous setup parameters. Observe these brief procedures to familiarize yourself with the basic operations with echo presentations and menu operations.

  • Page 21: Selecting The Presentation Mode

    Click either side of the button to leaf through the options, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog. Changing the presentation colours Purpose The echo presentation on your SX90 sonar can be provided using many colours and different palettes to suit your preferences. Procedure Click the tab to open the menu.

  • Page 22: Changing The Operational Range

    Changing the operational range Purpose Range Range The range of your SX90 sonar can be set individually for the horizontal and vertical presentations. • The range applied to the horizontal presentation modes can be changed using the Operating Panel or the button on the menu.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Vertical And Horizontal Gain

    Horizontal Range This parameter is used to control the range of the SX90, that is the distance from the vessel to the outmost edge of the sonar beam. Click either side of the button to leaf through the options, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog.

  • Page 24: Changing The Operational Frequency

    Simrad SX90 Alternative method: Horizontal gain Click the tab to open the menu. Horizontal On the menu, click Horizontal Gain parameter is used to control the receiver gain, that is how much Gain amplification that is used on the received echoes.

  • Page 25: Saving The Current User Settings

    Getting started Operational frequency, vertical Click the tab to open the menu. Vertical On the menu, click Vertical Frequency This parameter is used to control the transmitter and receiver operational frequency. Click either side of the button to leaf through the options, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Reverberation Controlled Gain (Rcg)

    150 meters), we recommend that you reduce or switch off the AGC. This is because the AGC filter misinterprets the school for noise. Keep in mind that the filters in the SX90 are implemented in “series”. The gain compensations are made before the AGC. For this reason, your gain setting will always have an effect on the AGC.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Time Variable Gain (Tvg)

    Adjusting the Time Variable Gain (TVG) Purpose parameter allows you to choose the Time Variable Gain setting in the SX90. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the SX90 to compensate for geometric spreading and absorption. Note When this parameter is changed on a horizontal menu, the chosen setting is only put to use on the horizontal sonar presentation.

  • Page 28: Typical Parameter Settings

    10 log R 5 log R Keep in mind that the filters in the SX90 are implemented in “series”. The TVG compensations are made before the AGC (Automatic Gain Control). For this reason, your TVG setting will always have an effect on the AGC.

  • Page 29: Pollock And Saithe

    Getting started Parameter Horizontal beam Vertical beam Noise Filter Medium PP Filter Medium Medium Herring Parameter Horizontal beam Vertical beam Presentation mode Bow Up / 270 Vertical Gain Pulse form FM Auto FM Auto Beam Narrow Frequency 26 kHz 28 kHz 20 log R 20 log R Medium...

  • Page 30: Echo Presentations

    Weak PP Filter Weak Weak Echo presentations The information provided by the SX90 is presented in individual views. Basically, three different views are used. • Omni presentation (horizontal) • Vertical slice presentation • Catch data presentation The size of each view can easily be adjusted.

  • Page 31: Investigating The Omni Presentation

    Investigating the omni presentation Purpose Observe this procedure to familiarize yourself with the omni presentation provided by the SX90. The presentation can be arranged in three different ways. True mode, in which the picture is locked to a geographical position, and the vessel moves around the screen according to its present course and speed.
  • Page 32 Simrad SX90 This screen capture has been taken from an sonar working on a Norwegian fishing vessel somewhere in the North Sea. The Bow Up/Vertical mode is used, and several distinctive schools can be seen. The information in the top left corner shows the current range, gain and tilt settings.

  • Page 33: Investigating The Vertical Slice Presentation

    Important Note that this view is by default located on the right hand side of the SX90 presentation, and often hidden behind the menu. In order to see the view, press the button on the Operating panel, or click the...
  • Page 34 Simrad SX90 Procedure Locate the button on the top of each menu. Mode Click to choose presentation mode Bow Up/Vertical. Mode Observe the vertical slice presentation, and compare it with the example provided. This is the same screen capture one more time, but this time with focus on the vertical view in the bottom right corner.

  • Page 35: Investigating The Catch Data Presentation

    Important Note that this view is by default located on the right hand side of the SX90 presentation, and often hidden behind the menu. In order to see the view, press the button on the Operating panel, or click the...
  • Page 36 It initiates the Net state catch sequence, in which the SX90 can be used in a “tactical mode”. In this mode, the purse seine is indicated as a yellow circle on the omni presentation.

  • Page 37: Visual Aids And Cosmetics

    With a trawl, the horizontal line is used as a reflect the course of the trawl. If you have an ITI system connected to the SX90, a trawl symbol will be shown to indicate the position of the trawl opening relative to the target. You can then easily manoeuvre your vessel to obtain the best possible catch.

  • Page 38: Moving The Boundary Lines

    Simrad SX90 Observe the information provided on the top of the presentation. In nearly all presentation modes, the following information is provided. (CD015013A) Current horizontal gain. Current horizontal range. The cursor's current geographical position (provided that the necessary sensor is connected to the sonar).

  • Page 39: Moving The Bearing (Audio) Line

    Cosmetics Cosmetics This menu allows you to control the amount of support information on the SX90 presentation. Click the button to activate the variable range marker. A red dotted circle is shown on the sonar presentation. The range from the center (vessel) is indicated in the lower right quadrant of the circle.

  • Page 40: Modifying The Amount Of Visual Aids (Cosmetics) On The Presentation

    Click the button to open the menu. Cosmetics Cosmetics This menu allows you to control the amount of support information on the SX90 presentation. Observe a range of parameters available to provide you with additional information on the sonar picture. 386619/B...

  • Page 41: Visual Aids (Cosmetics): Bearing Card, Wind Marker And Distance Rings

    Getting started Visual aids (cosmetics): Bearing Card, Wind Marker and Distance Rings Bearing Card Bearing Card shows the current bearing relative to the vessel. The markers are shown as short white lines for every 10th degree along the outer circle of the sonar view.

  • Page 42: Visual Aids (Cosmetics): Variable Range Marker, Compass Card And Vertical Ring

    Simrad SX90 Visual aids (cosmetics): Variable Range Marker, Compass Card and Vertical Ring Variable Range Marker (VRM) Variable Range Marker (VRM) consists of an adjustable range ring with range read-out. It can be used for any type of distance marking relative to the vessel.

  • Page 43: Visual Aids (Cosmetics): Depth Dividers, Minute Markers And Bow Marker

    Depth Dividers (G), Minute Markers (H) and Bow Marker Online help Purpose The Simrad SX90 sonar is equipped with a comprehensive context sensitive online help system. Help is provided in two levels; • On-line and •...
  • Page 44 Free This will open the complete interactive manual. It contains the same information as the printed SX90 Reference Manual, but the information is made available using the menu on the left hand side and interactive links throughout the document. Click in the bottom left corner to return to the small on-line parameter dialog.

  • Page 45: Preparing The Sx90 For Vessel Docking

    Off, or disconnect the mains power, whenever the vessel is in dry dock. Related topics • Powering off the SX90 on page 11 Procedure Ensure that the transducer shaft is fully retracted. Power off the sonar system. Disconnect the mains power to the Processor Unit.

  • Page 46: Presentation Modes

    Simrad SX90 Presentation modes The SX90 sonar provides you with several different presentation modes. These have been created to cover all your operational needs for various types of fishing and fishing gear. 'Bow up' presentation mode description When Bow up mode is selected, the vessel symbol is stationary on the screen with the bow pointing upwards.
  • Page 47 Presentation modes The bearing of the left vertical presentation is indicated by the white audio line in the horizontal presentation, while the bearing of the right vertical presentation is indicated by the yellow-dashed line. All borders between the different views may be moved to any position by means the trackball.
  • Page 48 Simrad SX90 'Dual 1' presentation mode description The Dual 1 mode is a kind of “two sonars in one” operation, where each presentation is updated for every second transmission. All settings can be set individually for each of the two presentations. This makes the dual mode especially useful for optimizing settings by directly comparing the two presentations.

  • Page 49: Menu System

    Menu system Menu system The Simrad SX90 sonar is equipped with an extensive menu system, and you will use this to choose parameters for the various modes and functions. The chapter gives you a short description of each menu choice.

  • Page 50: Horizontal Menu

    The pulse forms can either be CW (Continuous Wave) with different pulse lengths, or FM (Frequency Modulation) with different pulse lengths and a continuous frequency sweep. TX Power parameter dialog is used to select the output power from the SX90 TX Power transmitters. 386619/B...
  • Page 51 Beam presentation. Ping Sector parameter is used to select the type of search sector the SX90 shall Sector use; Omni or Sector Use Omni to transmit in 360 degrees, or Sector to transmit a single beam Frequency This parameter is used to control the transmitter and receiver operational frequency.

  • Page 52: Vertical Menu

    The pulse forms can either be CW (Continuous Wave) with different pulse lengths, or FM (Frequency Modulation) with different pulse lengths and a continuous frequency sweep. TX Power parameter dialog is used to select the output power from the SX90 TX Power transmitters. Frequency This parameter is used to control the transmitter and receiver operational frequency.
  • Page 53 Menu system parameter allows you to choose the Time Variable Gain setting in the SX90. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the SX90 to compensate for geometric spreading and absorption. This parameter controls the Automatic Gain Control. This function will automatically reduce the gain if you experience reverberation and noise, or increase it if the conditions permit it.

  • Page 54: Vertical 180 Menu

    The pulse forms can either be CW (Continuous Wave) with different pulse lengths, or FM (Frequency Modulation) with different pulse lengths and a continuous frequency sweep. TX Power parameter dialog is used to select the output power from the SX90 TX Power transmitters. 386619/B...
  • Page 55 This parameter is used to control the transmitter and receiver operational frequency. parameter allows you to choose the Time Variable Gain setting in the SX90. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the SX90 to compensate for geometric spreading and absorption.

  • Page 56: Display Menu

    Full Screen This is an on/off switch. When switched “on” the menu system is removed from the SX90 presentation. To recall the menu, move the cursor to the left side of the screen, observe that the menu appears, then switch “off”.
  • Page 57 Language Use this function to choose the language used on the menu buttons. Units This parameter allows you to choose the measurement units used by the SX90. Cosmetics Click to access the menu, which allows you to control the amount of Cosmetics support information on the SX90 presentation.

  • Page 58: Setup Menu

    When “on”, the position is calculated based on the current speed and the input from the gyro. Stabilizer This is an “on/off” switch. When the stabilizer function is active, the SX90 will automatically adjust the presentation to compensate for the ship's movements in the sea.
  • Page 59 Fish alarm This function makes it possible to set up the SX90 to warn you when a school of fish are detected inside a selected search sector. The selected sector is shown with white dashed lines in the horizontal presentation.

  • Page 60: Objects Menu

    Simrad SX90 Objects menu menu is shown in all display modes, and Objects displays the Range (R), Bearing (B) and Depth (D) to all selected objects. The identifying abbreviations for the different objects are: • AT: Automatic Target Track marker •...

  • Page 61: Store/Recall Menu

    Menu system menu provides access to various parameters controlling the appearance of Cosmetics the SX90 presentation. The majority of the buttons are thus provided as on/off buttons to enable or disable the relevant visual elements. Store/Recall menu menu is activated by the button on the menu.
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