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Simrad PI50 Quick Start Manual

Simrad PI50 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick start guide Simrad PI50 Catch monitoring system 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 Quick start guide This manual provides you with the basic information required to get you started with the Simrad PI50. For a more detailed description of the operation, see the Simrad PI50 Operator manual. If you wish to investigate the complete functionality, including menus and all parameters, refer to the Simrad PI50 Reference manual or the online help.
  • Page 4 Rev.C 2015-02-09 Sensor Receiver with 10 channels. License information When you have obtained the necessary licenses to operate the PI50, we strongly advice that you write down the hardware ID and the license codes on this page. Function Purpose Code...
  • Page 5 Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............5 SIMRAD PI50 ..............6 Important ........................7 When the PI50 is not used ................7 If something breaks down................7 When you switch off the PI50................ 7 System description ....................8 System units ......................9 Colour display ....................
  • Page 6 Context sensitive on-line help ................35 Initial installation and setup procedures ..............36 Installation of the PI50 software..............36 Obtaining and installing the PI50 software license ........37 Setting up the interface between the Processor Unit computer and the Sensor Receiver..................38 THE MENU SYSTEM ............

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Installed on your Simrad PI50 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 PI50 Reference manual can also be found in the context sensitive on-line help.

  • Page 8: Simrad Pi50

    Simrad PI50 Simrad PI50 Study this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Simrad PI50. Topics • Important on page 7 • System description on page 8 • Support information on page 11 379344/C...

  • Page 9: Important

    When you do not use the PI50, switch off the display and the computer. If you know that you will not use the PI50 for a long time, we recommend that you also switch of the Sensor Receiver. Since this unit is provided with a power switch, you must disconnect the power cable.

  • Page 10: System Description

    Simrad PI50 System description To know how your gear behaves is vital for efficient fishing. The Simrad PI50 system gives you all the details. The Simrad PI50 is designed for the professional fishery community implementing the latest innovations and technology.

  • Page 11: System Units

    The computer is normally mounted in the wheelhouse. Note that the computer is not a standard part of the PI50 delivery. Simrad may provide a suitable maritime computer. Consult your dealer for more information. Sensor Receiver The Simrad PI50 uses a custom built Sensor Receiver.

  • Page 12: Hydrophones

    Trawl hydrophone The hull mounted hydrophone for trawling operations has a 50 degrees horizontal beam and a 30 degrees vertical beam to provide the PI50 with optimal reception from the sensors on a bottom or pelagic trawl. This specific beam pattern is especially suited for trawling and the wide coverage area reduces the need for careful alignment.

  • Page 13: Catch Monitoring Sensors

    Simrad PI50 Catch monitoring sensors A large selection of catch monitoring sensors can be used with the PI50 system. The current software version supports the following sensors: • PX MultiSensor • PI Bottom Contact • PI Catch • PI Depth •...
  • Page 14 Simrad PI50 • : Kongsberg Underwater Technology Inc / Simrad Fisheries Company name • : 19210 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA Address • : +1 425 712 1136 Telephone • : +1 425 712 1193 Telefax • simrad.usa@simrad.com E-mail address •...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Are you going to power up the Simrad PI50 for the first time? If you are about to switch on your Simrad PI50 system for the very first time, see first Initial installation and setup procedures on page 36. It provides relevant hardware and software procedures for initial start-up and configuration.

  • Page 16: Power On/Off Procedures

    Power up the Sensor Receiver. The Sensor Receiver is not fitted with an on/off switch. You may leave the unit permanently powered up. If you are not using the PI50 for a long period of time, disconnect the power supply.

  • Page 17: Operating Principles

    Switch off the Sensor Receiver. The Sensor Receiver is not fitted with an on/off switch. You may leave the unit permanently powered up. If you are not using the PI50 for a long period of time, disconnect the power supply.

  • Page 18: Mouse

    Mouse The computer mouse can be used to control the functionality provided by the PI50. The mouse controls the movements of the cursor, and the buttons are used to click on buttons and select parameters.

  • Page 19: Display Organization

    Getting started Display organization A typical PI50 display presentation is shown. Note that the presentation is made using artificial sensor data from the built-in simulator. Title Bar Sensor views The information from each sensor is presented in a rectangle. “Dual” sensors use two channels, and they use two rectangles for presentation.

  • Page 20: Title Bar

    Title Bar navigational information. Logo and product name This element identifies the Simrad as the manufacturer of the PI50, and the product name. Menu Click this button to hide or recall the menu system.

  • Page 21: The Menu System

    The text in the buttons can be changed to suit your preference by clicking on the menu. Language Display You can also place the menu on the left side of the PI50 presentation by clicking Menu in the dialog box. on the right side...

  • Page 22: The Menu Buttons

    Simrad PI50 A detailed breakdown of the commands and parameters available in the menu system is provided in the Menu system chapter. Related topics • The menu system on page 40 The menu buttons Each menu contains several menu buttons. Each button shows the function of the button, some of them also display the current parameter setting.

  • Page 23: Starting Normal Operation

    When started up, the PI50 will automatically apply its previous setup parameters. These procedures are partly provided to get you acquainted with the basic functionality provided by the PI50, partly to set up the system for normal use, and partly to start normal operation.

  • Page 24: Selecting Menu Language

    The context sensitive on-line help file may also be available in your language. To change the language in the on-line help, you must restart the PI50. If your language is not offered, the English on-line help will appear. Choosing PI50 factory default settings Purpose This procedure explains how to choose the factory or saved parameter settings.

  • Page 25: Selecting Which Sensors To Use

    Description The PI50 allows you to put the entire PI and PX sensor range to use. However, you must select the sensors that you wish to use, set them up in the order you wish to see them on the screen, and select the operational parameters.
  • Page 26 Simrad PI50 Repeat to select all requested sensors. The PI50 system will keep track of the quantity of sensors you are adding to the list. If you try to add too many sensors, a message will let you know. Selected Sensors...
  • Page 27 Getting started If you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your PI50 system, click button to open an on-screen keyboard. Keyboard Select Update Rate This parameter is used to select the sensor's update rate. This is how often the PI50 can expect to receive information from the sensor.

  • Page 28: Saving The Current User Settings

    13 Click to save the sensor configuration. Apply 14 Check that all sensors are shown in the PI50 presentation. 15 Click to save the current settings and close the dialog box. 16 If you have several sensor configurations dedicated for different gears or different tasks, we strongly recommend that you save these for future use.

  • Page 29: Calibration Of The Depth Sensors

    Click Save Current Setting Type a name for the new setting. If you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your PI50 system, click the button to open an on-screen keyboard. Keyboard Click to save the settings with the chosen name.
  • Page 30 1 meter below the sea surface when lowered into the water. Observe the numerical presentation of the sensor depth, and allow the reading to stabilize itself. Observe the menu. It is normally located on the right hand side of the PI50 Main presentation. Click the icon.

  • Page 31: Sensor Views

    Getting started Sensor views Each sensor providing measurement information to the PI50 system uses a dedicated rectangle – a Sensor view – to display this information. The Sensor view rectangles are dynamic. This means that they change their size automatically. The text font and the amount of information in the rectangle will change as the rectangle is made larger or smaller.

  • Page 32: Catch" Sensor View Description

    Simrad PI50 “Catch” sensor view description Sensor identifier Catch status icon Timer History field Pulse lamp Trend view “Depth” sensor view description Sensor identifier Current depth Depth changes History field Pulse lamp Trend view 379344/C...

  • Page 33: Height" Sensor View Description

    Getting started “Height” sensor view description Sensor identifier Current height Height changes History field Pulse lamp Trend view “Spread” sensor view description Sensor identifier Current spread Spread changes History field Pulse lamp Trend view 379344/C...

  • Page 34: Dual Spread" Sensor View Description

    Simrad PI50 “Dual Spread” sensor view description Sensor identifier Total spread Spread changes History field Pulse lamp Trend view Port spread Starboard spread History field “Temperature” sensor view description Sensor identifier Current temperature Temperature changes History field Pulse lamp Trend view...

  • Page 35: Geometry" Sensor View Description

    Getting started “Geometry” sensor view description Sensor identifier Geometry icon Length difference History field Pulse lamp Trend view Port length Starboard length History field 379344/C...

  • Page 36: Height/Depth" Sensor View Description

    Simrad PI50 “Height/Depth” sensor view description Sensor identifier Current height Height changes History field Pulse lamp Trend view Current depth Depth changes History field “Pitch” sensor view description 6: Pitch (CD0121 15-121) Sensor identifier Pitch icon Current pitch Pitch changes...

  • Page 37: Roll" Sensor View Description

    The PI50 is provided with an extensive context sensitive on-line help system. All information of the PI50 Reference manual is also provided in the on-line help. The on-line help is located in a single proprietary Microsoft CHM file. This CHM file will also run on any other computer provided that the computer runs a Microsoft operating system.

  • Page 38: Initial Installation And Setup Procedures

    Power up the computer. Insert the PI50 software media. If the PI50 software is provided on a CD or DVD, and your computer is not fitted with a suitable drive, copy the files from the CD/DVD to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 39: Obtaining And Installing The Pi50 Software License

    Obtaining and installing the PI50 software license Purpose The PI50 requires a valid license to operate. This procedure explains how to obtain a license, and how to install it on your PI50 computer. Without a license you will not be able to communicate with the Sensor Receiver.

  • Page 40: Sensor Receiver

    Important If you purchase the PI50 Maritime computer, serial port A (1) is set up and activated for this interface. If you use your own computer, make sure that it is equipped with an RS-232 serial port. This is the only way you can communicate with the Sensor Receiver.
  • Page 41 12 Check the data flow on the input communication line. In order to monitor this data flow, the peripheral system must be active and transmitting information to the PI50. 13 If the data flow is operational, close all dialog boxes.

  • Page 42: The Menu System

    Simrad PI50 The menu system The menu navigation employed by the PI50 is similar to the other Simrad applications which follow the new user interface standards developed by Simrad. The main menu is by default located at the right side of the screen. By means of dedicated icons at the bottom of the main menu, you can open and close the relevant submenus.

  • Page 43: Main Menu

    Click Title bar Menu one more time to bring the menu back again. For detailed information about every function, button and dialog box, refer to the PI50 Reference manual or to the context sensitive on-line help. 379344/C...

  • Page 44: Operation Menu

    Multipath Filter sensor data. These problems may occur if neighbouring channels are used, or if the PI50 is disturbed by other hydroacoustic systems in use on your own or other vessels. Reset Counters function allows you to reset the built-in timer function.

  • Page 45: Display Menu

    Screen Capture Title Bar About dialog box allows you to see the current PI50 software version. About For detailed information about every function, button and dialog box, refer to the PI50 Reference manual or to the context sensitive on-line help. 379344/C...

  • Page 46: Setup Menu

    Installation dialog boxes required to set up the PI50 for operational use. For detailed information about every function, button and dialog box, refer to the PI50 Reference manual or to the context sensitive on-line help. 379344/C...

  • Page 47: Installation Menu

    Software License code (text string) to unlock the PI50 functionality. In order to obtain the license code(s) required, contact your dealer. For detailed information about every function, button and dialog box, refer to the PI50 Reference manual or to the context sensitive on-line help.
  • Page 48 Operation menu, 42 Title Bar, 18 if something breaks Setup menu, 44 trackball, 16 down, 7 information, 7 Display menu options, 43 when the PI50 is not used, 7 Double-click Calibration definition, 15 Installation procedure, 27 procedures, 36 Catch software, 36...
  • Page 49 38 Movement PI50 software interfaces, 9 Cursor, 15 installation, 36 Sensor setup power off PI50, 14 procedure, 23 power on PI50, 14 Sensor Value Name retrieve factory settings, 22 Select Sensors, 25 Off (power) saving user settings, 26...
  • Page 50 Simrad PI50 description, 8 System units, 9 Target audience this manual, 5 Temperature sensor view description, 32 This manual purpose, 5 target audience, 5 Title Bar, 17 description, 18 Trackball description, 16 trademarks, 5 Trawl hydrophone description, 10 Twin spread...
  • Page 51 Simrad PI50 379344/C...
  • Page 52 ISBN-13 978-82-8066-149-4 © 2015 Kongsberg Maritime...

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