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  • Page 1 OPERATOR MANUAL WMB-3250...
  • Page 2 Make sure that the transducer cannot become loosened or General Notices insecure due to the vessel’s vibration. WASSP Ltd. reserves the right to change the contents of Contact WASSP Ltd. regarding copying or reproducing this manual. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operator Manual Contents Purpose of this Manual Introducing the WASSP System Multibeam Sonar System 2.1 Main Features .................................... 5 2.2 System Configuration ................................7 Operating Procedures Menu Task Bar 4.1 Connect Status Icons ................................12 4.2 Transmit Mode Button .................................13 4.3 Gain Control Knob .................................14 4.4 Range Control Knob ................................14...
  • Page 4 7.3 When I press the Transmit button, nothing happens and there is no activity on the WASSP display. How do I fix this? ....................................50 7.4 When I run WASSP, it displays an error message - what does it mean? Is my WASSP system faulty? ..51 7.4.1 GUI MESSAGES ..............................51 7.4.2 PM MESSAGES ..............................53...

  • Page 5: Purpose Of This Manual

    Even with good sensors, mapping performance in rough seas will be less accurate than in calm water. The WASSP System can be applied to a variety of survey methods, as well as search and rescue, customs, and police applications.
  • Page 6 Through interfacing, real time to third party software applications and outputting to standard formats, bathymetric and water column data can be collected and processed using specialist tools. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 6 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 7: System Configuration

    Operator Manual System Configuration See Installation Manual for full details. Figure 1. Overview of a fully functional WASSP System Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 7 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 8: 4. Menu Task Bar

    “4. Menu Task Bar” on page 11 For more details see “5.3 For more details see “5.4 Sidescan View” on page 41 Waterfall View” on page 43 Figure 2. WASSP System User Interface Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 8 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3...

  • Page 9: Operating Procedures

    When the WASSP System program starts up, a Navigation Warning screen similar to the one shown in “Figure 3. WASSP System Multibeam Sonar System Navigation Warning” is displayed. Click on OK to accept the navigation warning message.
  • Page 10 Turn the BTxR OFF using the POWER button on the faceplate. Turn off the sensors according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The WASSP system is now shut down. The WASSP PC should always be closed down through STATUS POWER the operating system. Pulling the power can cause unrecoverable corruption.

  • Page 11: Menu Task Bar

    See “4.5 Power Level” on page 15 See “4.6 Pulse Width” on page 15 See “4.7 System Views” on page 16 See “4.8 Ship Setup Utility” on page 20 CLOSE Button Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 11 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 12: Connect Status Icons

    Operator Manual Connect Status Icons The Connect Status Icons indicate the connection status of all the WASSP Modules. The WASSP system modules that need to be connected are: Processing Module; this is used to pass data to the WASSP GUI, Transfer Task;...

  • Page 13: Transmit Mode Button

    Transmit Mode Calibrate Mode Demonstration Mode Ending Transmission When the WASSP software application starts up, the MODE button will change as it steps through its start up and self calibration routine. See “Figure 5. Transmit Mode Routine”. There are 3 states: Standby, Self calibration and Transmit.

  • Page 14: Gain Control Knob

    Double-clicking on the number causes the automatically until familiar with the operation of the unit. Double-click on the depth range window to switch between manual and automatic modes. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 14 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 15: Power Level

    There are 5 pulse width levels that can be selected. Click the increment (+) or Auto Mode (Green) Double-clicking the LED indicator selects the auto mode, indicated by the LEDs changing to GREEN. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 15 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 16: System Views

    All four viewing modes are available, but only one is displayed at a time. Figure 7. Single Screen Layout showing the Sonar View Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 16 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 17: Vertical Split Screen Layout

    The screen is horizontally split, as in the example “Figure 9. Horizontal Split Screen Layout” Figure 9. Horizontal Split Screen Layout Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 17 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 18: Three Split Screen Layout

    “Figure 10. Three Split Screen Layout” shows examples of the layout of the screen when using this layout. Figure 10. Three Split Screen Layout Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 18 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 19: Four Screen Layout

    4.7.6 Window Button windows which can be resized and moved. Hover and drag Figure 12. Customise Window Size window to desired size and location Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 19 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 20: Ship Setup Utility

    Power Processing WASSP system installation. These are normally set during installation and commissioning of the system (see the Installation Manual section “10. Commissioning” on page 37). If vessel sensors are changed, refer to Installation Manual “8. Sensors” on page 26 to change settings.

  • Page 21: General Tab

    Vessel’s name, country and home port are entered here during commissioning. Dealer Information Note, settings shown are example values. These Figure 14. Ship Setup Options – General Tab Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 21 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 22: Nmea

    Operator Manual 4.8.2 NMEA For the WASSP system to perform effectively, motion, position, heading and heave sensors are required. The overall performance will be directly affected by the quality of the sensors chosen. The sensors will have been set up during Commissioning. See the Installation Manual section “8.

  • Page 23: Sound Speed Tab

    Knowing the temperature gives a close approximation for the sound speed. In Manual mode the values. Refer to the section “10.2.4 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 11 : Sound Speed” on page 51 of the WMB-3250 Installation Manual for full instructions. Convex Concave...

  • Page 24: Sensor Values Tab

    If the sonar picture rocks as the vessel rolls then the roll compensation setting is likely to be wrong or the motion sensor is not being read by the WASSP system. Refer to Installation Manual “10.2.8 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 15 : Pitch and Heading (Optional)” on page Doc.

  • Page 25: Power Tab

    The chosen value of absorption loss is used when calculating backscatter. For a 160kHz WASSP system, a default value of 40dB/km is used. This is set at time of installation and should not be changed without a clear understanding of the absorption properties of the water in the area you are working in.

  • Page 26: Processing Tab

    If you are having trouble receiving NMEA sentences from the installed sensor, or if your sensor is not supported by QINSy or HYPACK ® but is supported by WASSP, enabling the output of HDT 4.8.7.2 Beam Distribution Equal Distant density:...

  • Page 27: System Configuration Utility

    See “4.9.4 Rescan Dongle Button” on page 31 See “4.9.6 Depth & Speed Window” on page 32 See “4.9.7 Movement Control Window” on page 32 Close Button Figure 22. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 27 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 28: Data Recorder / Replay Controls Window

    The functions of the buttons shown in “Figure 23. Data Recorder Window” are as follows: Rewind to Start of the File. Select File to Play. Record (Displays a Save As Pause Playback of Current File. dialogue box). Play Current File. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 28 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 29: Colours Window

    Operator Manual Raw sensor data NMEA serial information (whether or not it was used by the WASSP system at the time) Current Ship Setup settings Any sensor information collected by the transceiver All of this data is time stamped. at acquired soundings data at any time.

  • Page 30: Tides Window

    Operator Manual 4.9.3 Tides Window The Tides window allows you to change the way WASSP System uses tide information. Assuming the Disable Tides check box is cleared, the WASSP System uses the GPS positioning information coming through the computer communications port to automatically select the closest tide station.

  • Page 31: Rescan Dongle Button

    The default is autoSave. Figure 26. Note: Settings are saved automatically Save File Name: Type in a name to use for called “LastApplicationExit” and in the Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 31 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 32: Depth & Speed Window

    Figure 28. Sonar View screen showing Depth & Speed Window in place. 4.9.7 Movement Control Window Movement controls to the left, up, right and down, plus zoom in and out on the selected screen. Figure 27. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 32 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 33: Viewing Modes

    Right-Click Options signal. Independent Zooming Right click anywhere in this window to open the menu options Port Side Starboard Side Figure 29. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 33 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 34: Right-Click Options

    Shows full resolution of sonar data collected and could allow an operator to pick up smaller seafloor features. 5.1.2.2 Disadvantages No history. Information from previous snapshots is not shown. Not all pings are shown at high ping rates. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 34 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 35: Single Beam View

    Column menu (See “5.2.4 Water Column Options” on page 39). Right click anywhere in this window to open the menu options Figure 30. Single Beam display. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 35 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 36: Right-Click Options

    Range Control Knob set to automatic (GREEN). (Tracking) disappears from the Text Box. If the Range Control lost from the screen). becomes active when the display is in Manual Zoom. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 36 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 37: Display Offset (Shifting)

    Release the left mouse button and you can zoom in or out again, but now zoom occurs from 50 metres. This is not available in Bottom Lock mode. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 37 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 38: Bottom Colour Intensity

    The Bottom Factor value Figure 31. Single Beam View with Bottom Figure 32. Single Beam View with Bottom Factor set at 100% Factor set at 15% Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 38 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 39: Water Column Options

    No Targets will be shown on the Histogram if they Clears all target are below the Target Histogram information. Threshold. Figure 33. Water Column Target Controls showing Histogram Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 39 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 40: Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Single Beam View

    Display redraws dynamically when range, gain, or zoom change. 5.2.5.2 Disadvantages Harder to relate the location of features seen to the vessel’s position. Does not show all information seen by the sonar view. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 40 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 41: Sidescan View

    Picture of ship wreck Right click Shadow of wreck anywhere in this window to open the menu options Port Side Starboard Side Rocky area Figure 34. Sidescan View Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 41 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 42: Right-Click Options

    5.3.2.2 Disadvantages Harder to tie features down to an exact location relative to the vessel. Doesn’t compensate for slope of the seafloor. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 42 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 43: Waterfall View

    Operator Manual Waterfall View display constitutes the raw points sent to third party software such as WASSP Navigator, HYSWEEP and QINSy and that saved to GSF. ® The data is displayed in a successive fashion, with an option to separate each ping with a the vessel’s speed (Actual).

  • Page 44: Right-Click Options

    5.4.1.4 X,Y,Z lines X,Y,Z lines as reference points. Click to turn on or off. The image on the right shows the X,Y,Z reference lines enabled. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 44 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 45: Waterfall Colour Controls

    Decrease the range of depths to use about current depth Depth to use for Deepest (Blue) end of colour table. This will be Figure 36. Colour Controls Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 45 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 46: Changing The Viewing Angle

    Gives a full representation of every beam on every ping to the user. 5.4.4.2 Disadvantages No hardness indication. Representation is constant heading so does not give a true geo-referenced view of the seafloor. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 46 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Operator Manual Troubleshooting If the WASSP System program provides no data when you transmit, check the following: Ensure that all cables and connections have been installed correctly. For example, Ethernet, cables, GPS, NMEA sensor, and so on. Refer to Installation Manual for details.
  • Page 48 The system requires GPS position, time, motion and ship’s true heading For accepted NMEA sentences and supported sensors, refer to “8. Sensors” on page 26 of the Installation Manual. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 48 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 49: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    “7.3 When I press the Transmit button, nothing happens and there is no activity on the WASSP “7.4 When I run WASSP, it displays an error message - what does it mean? Is my WASSP system faulty?” on page 51 How can I get rid of them?”...

  • Page 50: The System Is Transmitting Too Slowly, How Can I Speed It Up

    If the system does not restart, try stopping and then starting the system using the MODE button on the tool bar. If this does not work, try to restart the WASSP System program and the transceiver. The most likely cause of this is a sudden power supply spike or drop.

  • Page 51: When I Run Wassp, It Displays An Error Message - What Does It Mean? Is My Wassp System Faulty

    When I run WASSP, it displays an error message - what does it mean? Is my WASSP system faulty? Consult the list below for the cause/course of action if an error message is displayed in WASSP. 7.4.1 GUI MESSAGES 7.4.1.1 Faults F:0002: BAD COMMS TO RECEIVER BOARD (%s) %s =>...
  • Page 52 Probably caused by bad communications between the Mity card and the Receiver board. E:0005: Failed write (fd %d) (%s) %d => source of bad read data %s => module detecting error Caused by bad mityboard software internal communications. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 52 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...

  • Page 53: Pm Messages

    “Settings Update Not Allowed” “No Processing Module Dongle Detected” This message will occur when the dongle that the WASSP system is reading does not have an applicable WASSP licence. If another dongle is present, this must be removed. Insert WASSP Dongle then press ping button.

  • Page 54: Why Is There A Ring Displayed Just Above The Seafloor? What Causes These 'Ring' Marks? How Can I Get Rid Of Them

    Why is there a ring displayed just above the seafloor? What causes these ‘ring’ marks? How can I get rid of them? This ring is a by-product of the multibeam technology of your WASSP system. It is supposed to feature allows these rings to be suppressed on the Sonar display.

  • Page 55: What Is This Constant Signal On The Sonar/Single Beam Display

    Transceiver to the Power supply ground. WASSP is relatively protected by noise on Power supply sources but a very noisy supply could cause trouble. More likely causes of electrical interference are if noisy, high power machinery or wiring is run beside the transducer cable.

  • Page 56: Why Doesn't The Seafloor Line Up When I Go Over It Again

    WASSP takes this into account so when the Depth Dial reads 100m, the system acquires to 210m. If the acquisition depth is in manual mode or the system fails to track down with the GPS Position – If there is no position the WASSP system will not output depth data and will Minimisation appropriately as described in the Installation Manual.

  • Page 57: Why Does The Seafloor Move If The System Is Motion Compensated

    Check that the device that you receive roll information from is ON and that all your serial cables are still connected to your WASSP computer. Check that the correct sensors are selected in the NMEA tab of the Ship have been inadvertently changed.

  • Page 58: The Mode Button Animates As If Pinging But Nothing Happens. What Is Wrong

    Ensure that the Transducer has not been disconnected from the BTxR, both the receiver cables and the transmit cables need to be connected in order for the WASSP system to operate. If problems persist after a full system shutdown and power up then contact your dealer.

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Restoring The Wassp Processor

    WARNING: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ONLY APPLY TO THE MXE-5301/ENL WASSP PROCESSOR. If, for whatever reason, the WASSP Processor you are using becomes corrupted, a technician may instruct you to follow instructions to restore the Processor. In this situation, follow these steps.

  • Page 60: Product Information For The People's Republic Of China

    Note: Except as expressly stated herein and as required under mandatory provisions of regulations of the People’s Republic of China, WASSP Ltd makes no representation or warranty of any kind expressed or implied, with respect to the EFUP and expressly disclaims any representations or warranties expressed or implied with respect to the EFUP.
  • Page 61 Operator Manual THIS PAGE HAS BEEN LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK Doc. P/N: WSP-009-004 Page 61 of 62 www.wassp.com Version: V1.3 Issue Date: August 2013...
  • Page 62 See “13. APPENDIX A - Part Numbers” on page 64 of the Installation Manual for a full list. WASSP Ltd. WASSP Ltd. reserve the right to change this manual without notice. Phone: +64 9 373 5595 65 Gaunt Street Fax:...

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