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- Page 1 Quick Start Guide Simrad FM90 Multibeam Trawl Sonar TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES www.simrad.com...
- Page 3 Quick start guide This manual provides you with the basic information required to get you started with the Simrad FM90 Multibeam Trawl Sonar. For more information about the practical use of the product, as well as detailed information about the functions and dialog boxes provided, refer to the Simrad FM90 Reference manual.
- 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...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Key features ........................9 System diagram........................10 Support information ......................11 GETTING STARTED ..............13 Powering the FM90 on and off ..................14 Powering up the FM90 for normal use..............14 Powering off the FM90 ..................15 Getting to know the user interface ...................16 Top bar description ......................17 Starting normal operation ....................23... - Page 6 Simrad FM90 922-00027021/2.2...
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Page 7: About This Manual
Simrad FM90 Multibeam Trawl Sonar. Target audience This manual is intended for all inexperienced and new users of the Simrad FM90. A good understanding of system functions and controls is essential to fully take advantage of the functionality provided. Sea conditions vary, sometimes drastically, and it is not possible to identify settings that will provide the best data at all times. - Page 8 Simrad FM90 Quick start guide We want your feedback We want to make the FM90 as good as possible. We also want our end user documentation to be comprehensive and appropriate. You can help. Please provide comments, suggestions or constructive criticism to any of our support offices.
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Page 9: Simrad Fm90
Simrad FM90 Simrad FM90 Topics System description, page 8 Key features, page 9 System diagram, page 10 Support information, page 11 922-00027021/2.2... -
Page 10: System Description
The Simrad FM90 is a third-wire Multibeam Trawl Sonar. It allows for accurate and efficient monitoring of the net opening, the catch situation, and the fishing conditions. The FM90 has a fast refresh rate that allows you to view the sonar images in real time. The Simrad FM90 Multibeam... -
Page 11: Key Features
Key features The Simrad FM90 is a flexible and feature-packed third-wire Multibeam Trawl Sonar. It operates equally well in the water column and close to the bottom. The FM90 enables use of your existing PI/PX catch monitoring sensors. • Real-time net picture •... -
Page 12: System Diagram
The system diagram identifies the main components of a basic FM90 system. Only the main connections between the units are shown. Detailed interface capabilities and power cables are not shown. The display is not a standard part of the FM90 delivery. This is a commercial item that can be purchased locally. -
Page 13: Support Information
Simrad FM90 Support information If you need technical support for your Simrad FM90 you must contact your local dealer, or one of our support departments. A list of all our offices and dealers is provided on our website. You can also contact our main support office in Norway. - Page 14 Simrad FM90 Quick start guide 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 •...
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Page 15: Getting Started
Getting started Getting started Topics Powering the FM90 on and off, page 14 Getting to know the user interface, page 16 Top bar description, page 17 Starting normal operation, page 23 922-00027021/2.2... -
Page 16: Powering The Fm90 On And Off
Powering up the FM90 for normal use, page 14 Powering off the FM90, page 15 Powering up the FM90 for normal use To power up the FM90, use the ON/OFF power switch on the front panel of the Power/VDSL Unit. Context The ON/OFF switch on the rear panel powers up the Power/VDSL Unit. -
Page 17: Powering Off The Fm90
Related topics Starting operation of the Sonar Head, page 23 Powering off the FM90 To power off the FM90, use the ON/OFF power switch on the front panel of the Power/VDSL Unit. Context When you do not use the FM90, switch off the entire system. -
Page 18: Getting To Know The User Interface
Simrad FM90 Quick start guide Getting to know the user interface The FM90 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 19: Top Bar Description
Top bar description, page 17 Top bar description The FM90 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. It provides dedicated buttons to open various menus, access tools, and hide or show various windows. - Page 20 Simrad FM90 Quick start guide Tools Save image with overlays Click this button to save sonar view images, including any overlays you’ve placed in the sonar views. Arrow Click to use the default arrow cursor. With the default cursor you can select and manipulate objects on the screen.
- Page 21 Sonar Setup You can also view the Sonar Head network properties and adjust the network link speed. Click to connect and run the FM90 Sonar Head. When running, click to disconnect and stop the FM90 Sonar Head. Sonar applications list This drop-down list displays various sonar applications used for different types of trawling.
- Page 22 Simrad FM90 Quick start guide Filters Ping to Ping filter Clicking this button will enable or disable the Ping to Ping filter. This filter reduces noise and shows a more persistent net profile. Noise Reduction filter Clicking this button will enable or disable the Noise Reduction filter. This filter reduces noise by boosting weak echoes and suppressing strong echoes.
- Page 23 Sensor Export dialog box dialog box allows you to control the properties of each available Sensor Export communication channel providing output from the FM90 Processor Unit, and to select which data to export. External Sensor Import dialog box dialog box allows you to configure external sensors such as the Sensor Import GPS and Heading sensor to provide navigation information.
- Page 24 Simrad FM90 Quick start guide Recording and playback Playback Clicking this button will allow you to play back a previously recorded sonar session. Pause Pauses playback when playing back a file. Pauses the Sonar Head when running the FM90. Playback Console...
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Page 25: Starting Normal Operation
FM90, and partly to set up the FM90 for normal use. If you already know the current operational settings are acceptable, you may not need to do any of these procedures. -
Page 26: Customizing The Sonar Applications
. To get sonar applications list the best net picture, choose the sonar applications that describe the kind of trawling that you do. Context There are two groups of sonar applications designed for the FM90 system — Bottom and Midwater. 922-00027021/2.2... - Page 27 Getting started The Bottom sonar applications allow you to see a clear net picture, even when trawling close to the bottom. The Midwater sonar applications allow you to see the net picture with a fast update rate. Note All sonar applications apply to the up-sounder and down-sounder views, as well as the net opening view.
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Page 28: Choosing The Sonar Range
Sonar Head is running. Adjusting the sonar views The FM90 offers three different sonar views: a net opening view, an up-sounder view, and down-sounder view. The sounder views are shown in windows that can be resized, docked, or floated anywhere on the display. - Page 29 Getting started settings to each sonar view. The icon appears in the net opening view, the Display Widget up-sounder view, and the down-sounder view. Click the icon in the bottom-right corner of each sonar view to open the Display Widget Additional controls to rotate and resize the net opening view are available in the bottom-left corner of the view.
- Page 30 Simrad FM90 Quick start guide Note slider will not appear if TVG Correction is disabled. TVG Corr To adjust the strength of the Ping to Ping filter, drag the slider to increase Filter or decrease the filter effect in the sonar view.
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Page 31: Configuring Your Preferences
Getting started button shows the status of the Noise Reduction filter in the sounder view. Clicking this button will enable or disable the Noise Reduction filter. This filter reduces noise by boosting weak echoes and suppressing strong echoes. In the sounder views, use this filter to see the fish, footrope, and bottom at the same time. -
Page 32: Setting Up The Catch Monitoring Sensors
Context page is the first tab in the dialog box. This page allows Fish Sensors Sensor Setup you to define which PI/PX catch monitoring sensors shall be used with the FM90 system. Procedure Click the button. Sensor Setup This button is located on the top bar. - Page 33 Update Rate here must comply to the value programmed into the sensor. If these do not match, the communication between the FM90 and the sensor will not work. If you use the Simrad PX MultiSensor, the is fixed. You must Update Rate always choose Normal update rate.
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Page 34: Exporting Sensor Data
Sensor Export will be greyed out. Context dialog box allows you to control the properties of each available Sensor Export communication channel providing output from the FM90 Processor Unit, and to select which data to export. Procedure Click the button. -
Page 35: Importing Sensor Data
Getting started Importing sensor data If you have any external sensors, then you can import your sensor data for use in the FM90 software. Context dialog box allows you to configure external sensors such as the GPS Sensor Import and Heading sensor to provide navigation information. - Page 36 ©2018 Kongsberg Maritime...
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