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Simrad SH90 Reference Manual

Fish finding sonar
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  • Page 1 Reference manual Simrad SH90 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 Simrad SH90 Sonar. For user information in brief, refer to the Simrad SH90 Operator manual. All user documentation is included on the USB memory device that is provided with the Simrad SH90.
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    When the SH90 is not used................18 When you are docking your vessel ............... 18 If something breaks down................18 When you switch off the SH90 ..............18 Manual operation of the hull unit ..............19 Transducer handling..................19 System description ....................19 System diagram ......................21...
  • Page 6 Vertical Ring ....................66 Visual aids (cosmetics): Depth Dividers, Minute Markers and Bow Marker ....................... 67 Online help ......................67 Preparing the SH90 for vessel docking ..............69 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES .......... 70 Power on/off procedures..................71 Powering up the SH90 ................71 Powering off the SH90 ................72 Making menu choices.....................73...
  • Page 7 Reference manual Simplifying the menu system with fewer buttons .......... 74 Saving and retrieving user settings.................74 Saving the current user setting ..............75 Loading a previously stored user setting ............75 Renaming a user setting ................75 Deleting a user setting ................. 76 Loading the factory settings.................
  • Page 8 Opening the 'Install Options' parameter dialog ..........107 Adding optional functionality ..............107 Processor Unit backup and restore ...............109 About SH90 backup and restore..............109 Creating a backup image of all the sonar software ........110 Restoring the sonar software from a backup image........113 Reactivating the Windows license ..............
  • Page 9 Reference manual 'True motion/Vertical' presentation mode description ..........176 'North up' presentation mode description .............177 'Dual 1' presentation mode description..............178 'Dual 2' presentation mode description..............179 '270°/Vertical' presentation mode description ............180 OPERATING PANEL ............181 Operating Panel overview ..................182 'Main switch' field....................182 'Power' button...................
  • Page 10 Simrad SH90 MENU SYSTEM .............. 197 About the menus....................198 Active menus ......................198 Horizontal menu ..................199 Vertical menu ................... 202 Vertical 180 menu ..................204 Display menu ................... 206 Setup menu ....................208 Objects menu.................... 211 Temporary menus ....................212 Cosmetics menu ..................213 Store/Recall menu..................
  • Page 11 Reference manual 'Noise Filter' parameter dialog ..............251 ‘Bottom Filter’ parameter dialog..............252 'PP Filter' parameter dialog ................ 253 'Status' parameter dialog................254 'Vertical' menu; functions and parameter dialogs ..........256 ‘Bearing’ (Vertical) parameter dialog ............257 'Vertical 180' menu; functions and parameter dialogs ..........258 ‘Tip’...
  • Page 12 Simrad SH90 ‘Recall’ (screen capture) function .............. 291 ‘Recall Mode’ parameter dialog..............292 Temporary files (saved screen captures)............293 Permanent files (saved screen captures) ............293 ‘Delete’ (file) function................294 ‘Rename’ (file) function ................294 ‘Print’ (file) function ................. 295 'System Test' menu;...
  • Page 13 Reference manual ‘Speed’ parameter dialog................329 ‘Date/Time Properties’ dialog box.............. 330 ‘Edit Gear (Purse)’ parameter dialog ............331 ‘Edit Gear (Trawl)’ parameter dialog............332 ‘Edit School’ parameter dialog ..............333 'Install Options' parameter dialog ............... 333 Installation menu ....................335 Opening the Installation menu ..............335 Installation menu overview................
  • Page 14 Simrad SH90 Preventive maintenance schedule.................361 Personnel for preventive maintenance tasks ............362 Display preventive maintenance ................363 Processor Unit preventive maintenance ...............363 Operating Panel preventive maintenance .............363 Transceiver Unit preventive maintenance ............364 Cleaning the Transceiver Unit..............364 Checking the environmental conditions in the sonar room ......364 Checking the sonar room for dust and vibrations.........
  • Page 15 Electrical noise ..................398 Reverberation ................... 398 Some means to reduce the noise..............398 TELEGRAM FORMATS ............ 401 Telegrams received and sent by the SH90............402 Course gyro telegrams................402 Speed log telegrams .................. 402 GPS telegrams ..................403 ITI and trawl system telegram..............403 Echo sounder telegrams................
  • Page 16 Simrad SH90 RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data ........413 VBW Dual ground and water speed ............414 VHW Water speed and heading ..............415 VTG Course over ground & ground speed ..........415 VWR Relative (apparent) wind speed and angle.......... 415 ZDA Time and date ..................

  • Page 17: About This Manual

    Target audience The manual is intended for all users of the Simrad SH90. Due to the nature of the descriptions and the level of detail provided by this manual, it is well suited for those who are –...
  • Page 18 Simrad SH90 Registered trademarks Windows ® , Windows XP ® , and Windows ® 7 are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® ® ® Simrad , SIMRAD and the Simrad logo are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries.

  • Page 19: Simrad Sh90

    • Manual operation of the hull unit on page 19 • Transducer handling on page 19 Before you switch on the SH90 Before you power up the SH90, make sure that you have sufficient water depth to lower the transducer! Related topics •...

  • Page 20: When The Sh90 Is Not Used

    When the SH90 is not used To protect the SH90 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 21: Manual Operation Of The Hull Unit

    Great emphasis has been placed on giving the best possible sonar presentations on a high resolution colour display. The SH90 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 22 Simrad SH90 ® The SH90 Processor Unit is controlled by Microsoft’s Windows operating system, which result in a flexible choice of presentation modes for a large range of user applications. 323775/E...

  • Page 23: System Diagram

    Simrad SH90 System diagram A standard SH90 system diagram is provided. Interface capabilities, uninterrupted power supplies and power cables are not shown. Processor Unit SIMRAD Display MENU Operating Panel Operating Panel Power Supply SIMRAD SX90 Transceiver Unit SIMRAD Power Supply Unit...

  • Page 24: System Units

    • Transducer on page 24 Display A commercial display is used with the Simrad SH90 system. Note that the display is not a standard part of the SH90 delivery. Processor Unit The Processor Unit is a marine computer based on the Microsoft Windows ®...

  • Page 25: Operating Panel Power Supply

    A small commercial power supply is implemented to provide stand-by power to the Operating Panel. The power supply is connected to the Processor Unit. Transceiver Unit The SH90 Transceiver Unit is located in the sonar room, close to the Hull Unit. The transceiver performs the transmission and reception control of the 480 transmitters and 480 receiver channels.

  • Page 26: Transducer

    Simrad SH90 The transducer can also be lowered to any selected middle position. In case of voltage failure, the transducer can be raised or lowered manually by means of a hand crank. The sensor for the electronic stabilisation of the sonar beams is housed in the Motor Control Unit, which is mounted on the Hull Unit.

  • Page 27: Key Functionality

    Simrad SH90 Key functionality The Simrad SH90 offers certain key functions. The basic principles of the Simrad SH90 are unique because of the 480 transmitter and 480 receiver channels with their transducer elements spread around on the cylindrical transducer. The transmission, reception and data processing are under computer control, and the powerful capabilities of the sonar are the results of sophisticated digital signal processing software and state of the art hardware.

  • Page 28: Combination Of Omni And Vertical Slice

    Simrad SH90 In addition to the Omni picture, the vertical slice is especially useful for visualizing the vertical distribution of a school of fish. In that way, it is not necessary to go over the target to see the distribution on the echo sounder, which often results in a spreading of the school.

  • Page 29: Stabilization System

    The default sensor for the beam stabilizer function is located inside the Motor Control Unit. You can also connect an external motion sensor to the SH90. This will provide a more accurate compensation. Reception filters and functionality A great effort has been made to reduce unwanted noise to get a clean and stable echo presentation.
  • Page 30 • What is RCG? on page 388 Ping-to-ping filter The Simrad SH90 is equipped with a ping-to-ping filter (PP Filter) to provide a clean and steady presentation by reducing the interference and noise. This filter compares the echoes from a selected amount of transmissions (pings), and an echo has to be present in the selected amount of pings in order to be presented on the display.

  • Page 31: Support Information

    • 'Noise Filter' parameter dialog on page 251 Support information If you need technical support for your Simrad SH90 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.
  • Page 32 : +34 966 852 304 Telefax • simrad.spain@simrad.com E-mail address • http://www.simrad.es Website • : Kongsberg Underwater Technology Inc / Simrad Fisheries Company name • : 19210 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA Address • : +1 425 712 1136 Telephone •...

  • Page 33: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started This chapter describes how to get started with the basic operation of the SH90. 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 SH90 so that you can familiarize yourself with the menus, dialog boxes and display presentations.

  • Page 34: Operating Panel

    : Manual control of beam training, start automatic search and tracking Train programs. Power on/off procedures These procedures explain how to switch the SH90 system on and off. The operation is made using the buttons on the Operating Panel. Topics • Powering up the SH90 on page 32 •...
  • Page 35 Getting started Note Make sure that you have sufficient water below the hull before you lower the SH90 transducer! Procedure Press the button on the display. Power Press the button on the Operating Panel, and keep it depressed for Power approximately two seconds.

  • Page 36: Powering Off The Sh90

    If you forget to hoist the transducer before you press the button to switch off Power the SH90, 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 37: Operating Principles

    SONAR OPERA TING PANEL Procedure Use the trackball (A) on the Operating Panel. Observe that the cursor moves on the SH90 display, and that it changes its form depending on its location. Observe the location of the button (B).

  • Page 38: Understanding The Menu Button Principles

    Simrad SH90 Observe that a dedicated shortcut menu opens. View Which shortcut menu that opens depends on the current presentation mode, and in which view your cursor is located when you press the button. View You can open the same...

  • Page 39: Changing A Parameter Value

    Getting started Position the cursor on the centre of the menu button (C). Observe that the shape of the cursor changes to a “menu” symbol. This means that the applicable parameter dialog will open when you press the button. The Select dialog appears in the lower part of the menu field, and offers an overview of the available options.

  • Page 40: Understanding The Menu Structure

    Select Observe that the parameter dialog closes. In the Simrad SH90, all parameters are stored automatically. This function will cause the SH90 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 41: Investigating The Echo Presentation And Menu

    The purpose of this procedure is to familiarize yourself with the menu and echo presentation area on the SH90. Procedure Once the SH90 is up and running, observe the layout of the display presentation: On the right side, observe the menu system (A). On the left side, observe the sonar echo presentation (B).
  • Page 42 Simrad SH90 Observe that the menu reappears on the selected side (A), and that the remaining echo presentation area is not re-scaled. (CD015008C) Move the cursor towards the centre of the display, and observe that the temporary menu disappears. On the Operating Panel, press the...

  • Page 43: Starting Normal Operation

    Getting started Starting normal operation Once you have powered up the complete SH90 system, you are ready to start the actual operation. When started up, the SH90 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 44: Changing The Menu Language

    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 SH90 sonar can be provided using many colours and different palettes to suit your preferences. Procedure Click the tab to open the menu.

  • Page 45: Changing The Operational Range

    Horizontal Range This parameter is used to control the range of the SH90, 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 46: Adjusting The Vertical And Horizontal Gain

    Vertical Gain This parameter is used to control the range of the SH90, 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 47: Changing The Operational Frequency

    Getting started Alternative method: Vertical gain Click the tab to open the menu. Vertical On the menu, click Vertical Gain parameter is used to control the receiver gain, that is how much Gain amplification that is used on the received echoes. Click either side of the button to leaf through the options, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog.

  • Page 48: Saving The Current User Settings

    Simrad SH90 Saving the current user settings Purpose All the parameter settings you make can be saved for later use. Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Setup On the menu, click button to open the parameter dialog.

  • Page 49: 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 SH90 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 50: 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 SH90. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the SH90 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 51 10 log R 5 log R Keep in mind that the filters in the SH90 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 52: Typical Parameter Settings

    Simrad SH90 Typical parameter settings The SH90 offers numerous parameter settings. Choosing the correct settings for each individual type of fisheries and species can be a challenge. In the following, we suggest a selection of typical parameter settings. We acknowledge that sea and weather conditions, vessel independent properties and personal preferences play a vital part when you “tune”...

  • Page 53: Herring

    Getting started Herring Parameter Horizontal beam Vertical beam Presentation mode Bow Up / 270 Vertical Gain Pulse form FM Auto FM Auto Beam Narrow 20 log R 20 log R Medium Weak Noise Filter Medium PP Filter Medium Medium Pollock and saithe Parameter Horizontal beam Vertical beam...

  • Page 54: Mackerel

    Medium PP Filter Medium Medium Echo presentations The information provided by the SH90 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 55: Investigating The Omni Presentation

    Investigating the omni presentation Purpose Observe this procedure to familiarize yourself with the omni presentation provided by the SH90. 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 56 Simrad SH90 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 57 Getting started The line after the target shows the movement history of the target (school of fish). The vertical line pointing up from the target track symbol indicates the target's calculated course (direction) and speed (length). The information in the bottom left corner provides the target's bearing and distance (relative to the ship) and its speed.

  • Page 58: Investigating The Vertical Slice Presentation

    Important Note that this view is by default located on the right hand side of the SH90 presentation, and often hidden behind the menu. In order to see the view, press the button on the Operating panel, or click the...
  • Page 59 Getting started This is the same screen capture one more time, but this time with focus on the vertical view in the bottom right corner. Note that the vertical view is made along the white audio line in the omni presentation. This information at the bottom left corner of the vertical views provides the tilt, distance and depth of the cursor.

  • Page 60: Investigating The Catch Data Presentation

    Important Note that this view is by default located on the right hand side of the SH90 presentation, and often hidden behind the menu. In order to see the view, press the button on the Operating panel, or click the...
  • Page 61 It initiates the Net state catch sequence, in which the SH90 can be used in a “tactical mode”. In this mode, the purse seine is indicated as a yellow circle on the omni presentation.
  • Page 62 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 SH90, 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 63: Visual Aids And Cosmetics

    • Visual aids (cosmetics): Depth Dividers, Minute Markers and Bow Marker on page 67 Investigating the common information on the display Purpose Observe this procedure to familiarize yourself with the common information provided at the top of the SH90 presentation. Procedure Locate the button on the top of each menu.

  • Page 64: Moving The Boundary Lines

    Cosmetics Cosmetics This menu allows you to control the amount of support information on the SH90 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 65: Moving The Bearing (Audio) Line

    Getting started Moving the bearing (audio) line Purpose The bearing line is shown as a while line starting at the center of the omni presentation (vessel) and stretching out to the outer circle. The bearing line serves several important purposes. •...

  • Page 66: Modifying The Amount Of Visual Aids (Cosmetics) On The Presentation

    Click the button to open the Cosmetics Cosmetics menu. This menu allows you to control the amount of support information on the SH90 presentation. Observe a range of parameters available to provide you with additional information on the sonar picture. 323775/E...

  • Page 67: 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 68: Visual Aids (Cosmetics): Variable Range Marker, Compass Card And Vertical Ring

    Simrad SH90 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 69: Visual Aids (Cosmetics): Depth Dividers, Minute Markers And Bow Marker

    Depth Dividers (G), Minute Markers (H) and Bow Marker Online help Purpose The Simrad SH90 sonar is equipped with a comprehensive context sensitive online help system. Help is provided in two levels; • On-line and •...
  • Page 70 Free This will open the complete interactive manual. It contains the same information as the printed SH90 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 71: Preparing The Sh90 For Vessel Docking

    Off, or disconnect the mains power, whenever the vessel is in dry dock. Related topics • Powering off the SH90 on page 72 Procedure Ensure that the transducer shaft is fully retracted. Power off the sonar system. Disconnect the mains power to the Processor Unit.

  • Page 72: Operational Procedures

    This chapter contains several operational procedures explaining how you can put your SH90 to use. Menu navigation employed by Simrad SH90 is similar to the other Simrad applications which follow the user interface standards developed by Simrad. The main menu is normally located at the right side of the screen, and by means of dedicated icons at the bottom of the main menu, you can open the relevant submenus or dialog boxes.

  • Page 73: Power On/Off Procedures

    Powering up the SH90 Purpose This procedure explains how to power up the Simrad SH90 system. Note Make sure that you have sufficient water below the hull before you lower the SH90 transducer! Procedure Press the button on the display.

  • Page 74: Powering Off The Sh90

    TRU On/Off Test Advanced information. Powering off the SH90 Purpose This procedure explains how to power off the Simrad SH90. Related topics • Preparing the sonar system for vessel docking on page 124 Procedure Press the button on the Operating Panel.

  • Page 75: Making Menu Choices

    If you forget to hoist the transducer before you press the button to switch off Power the SH90, 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 76: Simplifying The Menu System With Fewer Buttons

    Close Saving and retrieving user settings The SH90 allows you to save user settings. You can save as many settings as you like, the number is only limited by the size of your hard disk. All parameters you have chosen to set up the SH90 to suit your preferences are saved.

  • Page 77: Saving The Current User Setting

    Operational procedures Saving the current user setting Purpose All the parameter settings you make can be saved for later use. Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Setup On the menu, click button to open the parameter dialog. Setup User setting This function allows you to save the current user settings (including parameter...

  • Page 78: Deleting A User Setting

    Simrad SH90 Note When you create a user name you can in principle use any name, but the buttons Mode on the Operating Panel will only choose from the names “User 1”, “User 2”, “User 3” and “User 4”. These names must also be on the top of the list. If you wish to add users, apply names like for example “User 5 Charlie”.

  • Page 79: Loading The Factory Settings

    Presentation mode procedures This section explains how to choose presentation modes, and how to set up the Mode buttons on the SH90 Operating Panel. Topics • Selecting presentation mode on page 78 • Defining the function of the 'Mode' buttons on the Operating Panel on page 78 •...

  • Page 80: Selecting Presentation Mode

    Defining the function of the 'Mode' buttons on the Operating Panel Purpose buttons on your SH90 Operating Panel can either be used to select presentation Mode mode, or user settings. You can switch between these options. Procedure...

  • Page 81: Sorting The Presentation Modes

    Sorting the presentation modes Purpose Your SH90 sonar provides you with a selection of presentation modes. This list of modes can be sorted to suit your preferences. The top four modes on your list can be chosen by pressing the four buttons on the Operating Panel.

  • Page 82: Gain And Filter Adjustments

    Adjusting the vertical and horizontal gain Purpose Gain Gain The range of your SH90 sonar can be set individually for the horizontal and vertical presentations. • The gain applied to the horizontal presentation modes can be changed using the Operating Panel or the button on the menu.

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Automatic Gain Control (Agc)

    Operational procedures 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. Click either side of the button to leaf through the options, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog.

  • Page 84: 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 SH90 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 85: 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 SH90. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the SH90 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 86: Adjusting The Display Gain

    10 log R 5 log R Keep in mind that the filters in the SH90 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 87: Removing Unwanted Bottom Echoes

    Operational procedures Click either side of the button to leaf through the options, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog. Removing unwanted bottom echoes Purpose parameter dialog provides a digital filter to decrease the influence of Bottom Filter the bottom echoes when searching for targets close to the bottom.

  • Page 88: Using Markers And Symbols

    Simrad SH90 Using markers and symbols This section explains how to add, investigate and delete symbols and markers on the SH90 sonar presentation. Topics • Adding 'Target' and 'Circle' markers to the sonar presentation on page 86 • Adding an 'Own ship' symbol to the sonar presentation on page 87 •...

  • Page 89: Adding An 'Own Ship' Symbol To The Sonar Presentation

    This is a useful aid in providing an overview of the trawl operation. Trawl data can be set manually using the menu or automatically by interfacing a Simrad FS trawl sonar or Simrad ITI trawl monitoring system with the sonar.
  • Page 90 Simrad SH90 In the manual mode the trawl symbol will be displayed with the selected size, depth and distance. When the FS70, FS900 or FS3000 trawl sonar is connected, the trawl symbol will automatically be displayed with the correct depth in the vertical modes. When the ITI trawl system is connected, the trawl symbol will be displayed with the correct distance, bearing and depth.

  • Page 91: Investigating Marker And Symbol Information

    Operational procedures Investigating marker and symbol information Purpose This procedure explains how you can retrieve information about your markers. Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. Objects Observe that all the current objects (markers and symbols) are listed. • The menu is shown in all presentation Objects modes, and displays the range (R), bearing (B)

  • Page 92: Saving And Retrieving Screen Captures

    Delete Saving and retrieving screen captures This section explains how to store and recall sonar images on the SH90. Topics • Saving sonar images on the computer hard disk on page 90 • Recalling sonar images to view them on page 91 •...

  • Page 93: Recalling Sonar Images To View Them

    Operational procedures Click the button to choose recording mode. Store mode Click the left side of the button to scroll down the list of options. Click Store mode the middle of the button to open the parameter dialogue for direct access to the requested setting, or click the right side of the button to scroll up the list of options.

  • Page 94: Keeping Sonar Images From Being Deleted When The Sonar Is Switched Off

    Simrad SH90 Preparing to recall one or more images Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu. Store/Recall Store/Recall Observe the list of images in the menu. Store/Recall Recalling a single image...

  • Page 95: Deleting Sonar Images That Are No Longer Required

    Operational procedures Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu. Store/Recall Store/Recall Observe the list of images in the menu. There are two lists, one for Store/Recall temporary files, and one for permanent. Click one of the images in the field to select it.

  • Page 96: Printing Sonar Images

    Simrad SH90 You are also permitted to change the file name on images in the field. Temporary files However, if you wish to transfer the chosen image to the field afterwards, Permanent files you will find that the new file name is changed by the transfer process.

  • Page 97: Copying Sonar Images To A Usb Memory Device

    Copying sonar images to a USB memory device Purpose The SH90 Processor Unit is provided with several USB interface ports. These are located on the rear side of the cabinet, and on some models on the front panel as well. Observe the following procedure to copy selected sonar images over to a USB memory stick.

  • Page 98: Starting The Horizontal Search Program

    Simrad SH90 Topics • Starting the horizontal search program on page 96 • Starting the vertical search program on page 96 • Enabling position track on page 97 • Enabling target track on page 97 • Adding a target tracking line on page 98...

  • Page 99: Enabling Position Track

    Operational procedures Observe that the centre of the vertical search sector is adjusted accordingly. To exit the search program, press the button. Manual Enabling position track Purpose Position Observe this procedure to initiate a position track. Track Description A geographically fixed circle will appear on the display, and its position will automatically be tracked by the system with respect to the bearing and tilt angle.

  • Page 100: Adding A Target Tracking Line

    Simrad SH90 Adding a target tracking line Purpose Observe this procedure to add a tracking line to a tracked target to indicate its movement history. Procedure Choose an presentation mode with a horizontal presentation. Place the cursor in the horizontal presentation.

  • Page 101: Exporting Raw Data

    Operational procedures Exporting RAW data The SH90 can export raw data to a file on the Processor Unit harddisk or on any other storage device connected to the computer. Topics • Main procedure on page 99 • Adding the software license for raw data export on page 99 •...

  • Page 102: Defining The Target Folder For Raw Data Export

    Defining the target folder for raw data export Purpose This procedure explains how to define the target folder for the raw data exported by the SH90 Processor Unit. Important This procedure assumes that you are familiar with the Microsoft ®...

  • Page 103: Starting And Stopping The Raw Data Export

    Note Raw data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of SH90 raw data, make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk. The hard disk capacity on the Processor Unit is limited.
  • Page 104 Simrad SH90 Opening the Installation menu Purpose This procedure explains how to open the menu on the SH90 Processor Unit. Installation Procedure Click the tab on the Setup right hand side to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu.
  • Page 105 Operational procedures Click the button. Installation Menu Observe that the installation menu bar is shown on the top of the screen. Click Options →Install options Observe that the parameter dialog opens. Install Options Related topics • Adding optional functionality on page 107 •...

  • Page 106: Using The Built-In Simulator

    Simrad SH90 Using the built-in simulator The Simrad SH90 supports a built-in simulator. It is a special software application designed to simulate sonar echoes. The purpose of the simulator is to enable training and troubleshooting even when the vessel is not sailing.

  • Page 107: Stopping The Built-In Simulator To Restart Normal Operation

    Operational procedures Observe that the menu appears at the right side on the top of the display. Simulation Click Simulation →Modes to start the simulator in →Auto automatic mode. Verify that simulated echoes are displayed on the screen after a few seconds. If not, check that the tilt angle in the upper left-hand corner is set to 0 degrees.

  • Page 108: Setting Up The Simulator In Manual Mode

    Simrad SH90 Setting up the simulator in manual mode Purpose This procedure explains how to set up the built-in simulator to work in manual mode. In this mode, you are permitted to alter several of the simulator parameters. Procedure On the...

  • Page 109: Installation Of Optional Functionality

    Optional functionality may be added to the SH90. All options are pre-programmed into the standard sonar version. When ordering a permanent option installation, a code word will be released from Simrad. For installation of options, observe the following procedures. Topics •...
  • Page 110 Simrad SH90 Use the sonar without the option until your dealer approaches you with a code word. Open the parameter dialog, and click the button. Install Options Add License String Place the cursor in the text field. Type the code word on the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 111: Processor Unit Backup And Restore

    The USB memory device included with the sonar is dedicated to the specific Processor Unit supplied. The operating system backup file on the USB device is licensed. A USB memory device is included with the SH90 system. This device is bootable, and it contains several folders with information.

  • Page 112: Creating A Backup Image Of All The Sonar Software

    The root folder contains the DOS boot files and the Ghost utility. Creating a backup image of all the sonar software All standard SH90 sonar deliveries after August 2013 have been made with the “Enix” computer. Since older systems are using the APC computer, procedures for both computers are provided.
  • Page 113 SH90. Procedure Boot the computer from the USB memory device. This procedure describes how to start up the SH90 computer from a bootable USB memory device. Connect a computer keyboard to one of the USB connectors on the computer.
  • Page 114 To create the backup image, you need the bootable USB memory device provided with the SH90. Procedure Boot the computer from the USB memory device. This procedure describes how to start up the SH90 computer from a bootable USB memory device, and how the utility starts automatically. Norton Ghost 8 Connect a computer keyboard to one of the USB connectors on the computer.

  • Page 115: Restoring The Sonar Software From A Backup Image

    If you restore your system from a generic image file, you must both change the Windows license, and activate it, before you can use the SH90. You must also reinstall the SH90 software. For this reason, it is important that you use the backup file that you made after the sonar installation was completed.
  • Page 116 Norton Ghost 8 If you restore your system from a generic image file, you must both change the Windows license, and activate it, before you can use the SH90. You must also reinstall the SH90 software. Procedure Boot the computer from the USB memory device.
  • Page 117 Operational procedures As soon as the BIOS starts to load, press to choose boot device. When the boot device selection dialog opens, choose the USB flash drive. It is normally identified as USB: [name of memory stick] Allow the computer to boot. Observe that the utility starts automatically.

  • Page 118: Reactivating The Windows License

    Simrad SH90 Reactivating the Windows license Purpose This procedure assumes that you have restored your computer from a generic operating system backup. Using this method, the Windows license on the computer is wrong, and it is not activated. Since an inactivated license only will work for a short period of time, it is very important that it is activated.
  • Page 119 Operational procedures Observe the following dialog: Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative... Click Next Observe the following dialog: Click Change Product key 323775/E...
  • Page 120 Simrad SH90 Observe the following dialog: 10 Type the license code The license is found on a sticker on the side of the computer. 11 Click Update 12 Click Back 13 Observe the following dialog: 14 If your computer is connected to the Internet.
  • Page 121 Operational procedures Observe the following dialog: Click No, I don't want to register now... Click Next Observe the following dialog: 15 If your computer is not connected to the Internet. Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative... Click Next 323775/E...

  • Page 122: Creating A Bootable Usb Memory Stick

    , and allow the computer to restart. Creating a bootable USB memory stick All standard SH90 sonar deliveries after August 2013 have been made with the “Enix” computer. Since older systems are using the APC computer, procedures for both computers are provided.
  • Page 123 • Hewlett Packard USB Memory stick utility • Norton Ghost 8 These software utilities are all available on the USB memory device that is provided with the sonar. Registered users can also download the utilities from the Simrad Dealer Club. 323775/E...
  • Page 124 Simrad SH90 Procedure Make sure that you have all the necessary software on your computer. The files comprising DOS7 must be placed in a separate folder. Insert the USB memory device you wish to format. Start the Windows version of the HP utility (hpusbfw.exe)

  • Page 125: Hull Unit Procedures

    Operational procedures Hull Unit procedures In the event of a failure in the normal Location of S301, S302, K301, K302, L1 hoist/lower functionality controlled and L2 from the SH90 Operating Panel, or for maintenance purposes, the transducer HOIST STOP REMOTE LOWER...

  • Page 126: Preparing The Sonar System For Vessel Docking

    Off, or disconnect the mains power, whenever the vessel is in dry dock. Related topics • Powering off the SH90 on page 72 Procedure Ensure that the transducer shaft is fully retracted. Power off the sonar system. Disconnect the mains power to the Processor Unit.

  • Page 127: Lower The Transducer From The Sonar Room Using Hoist/Lower Switch S302

    Operational procedures Lower the transducer from the sonar room using hoist/lower switch S302 Purpose Location of S302 in the Motor Control Unit If both the 3-phase voltage for the hoisting motor and the +24 Vdc from the internal power supply are available (indicators HOIST STOP REMOTE...

  • Page 128: Hoist The Transducer From The Sonar Room Using Hoist/Lower Switch S302

    Simrad SH90 Hoist the transducer from the sonar room using hoist/lower switch S302 Purpose Location of S302 in the Motor Control Unit If both the 3-phase voltage for the hoisting motor and the +24 Vdc from the internal power supply are available (indicators...

  • Page 129: Lowering And Hoisting The Transducer Manually Using The Hand Crank

    Operational procedures Lowering and hoisting the transducer manually using the hand crank Purpose Location of S301 in the Motor Control Unit If the normal hoist/lower operation does not work, and the 3-phase voltage for the hoisting motor is unavailable HOIST STOP REMOTE LOWER...

  • Page 130: Emergency Lowering And Hoisting Using The K301 And K302

    Simrad SH90 Emergency lowering and hoisting using the K301 and K302 contactors Purpose Location of S301, S302, K301, K302 and If the normal hoist/lower operation does not work, even though the 3–phase voltage for the Motor Control unit is HOIST...

  • Page 131: External Interface Procedures

    Operational procedures External interface procedures This section describes how to set up the various interfaces provided by the SH90. The interfaces are set up to transmit and/or receive information by means of Ethernet and/or serial lines. The section also describes how to connect the Simrad SH90 to other acoustic systems for transmit synchronisation.
  • Page 132 Simrad SH90 Echo sounder Path: Installation menu→I/O Setup→Sensors→Echo sounder • EchoNMEA Seine system Path: Installation menu→I/O Setup→Sensors→Seine system Installation menu→I/O Setup→Sensors→Seine system • Simrad ITI • Simrad PI30 Position Path: Installation menu→I/O Setup→Sensors→Pos. system • GPS – GGA Global positioning system fix data on page 410 –...

  • Page 133: Monitoring And Changing The Interface Settings

    Telegrams sent to external devices Only systems that provide output telegrams are listed. Trawl system Path: Installation menu→I/O Setup→Sensors→Trawl system • Simrad ITI – TPP Tracked target position or marker on page 423 Target output Path: Installation menu→I/O Setup→Sensors→Target Output •...
  • Page 134 • Specifying interface parameter settings using the Installation menu on page 133 • Selecting which input telegrams to read on page 134 Opening the Installation menu Purpose This procedure explains how to open the menu on the SH90 Processor Unit. Installation Procedure Click the tab on the...
  • Page 135 Operational procedures Specifying interface parameter settings using the Installation menu Purpose This procedure explains how to change the interface parameters using the menu. Installation If you enter a wrong value and the sensor interface does not work, you can change the parameters settings as many times as you wish.
  • Page 136 Simrad SH90 Click the button to select how the sonar shall read the input ports. Input • : The sonar reads all available input ports to search for the telegrams Auto provided by the sensor. • : The sonar only reads the port specified by the...
  • Page 137 One is started from the sonar Object Inspector program, the other is started from the beamformer program that runs in the background on the SH90 Processor Unit. In this context the sonar program version is used. This version is generally referred to as “...
  • Page 138 Simrad SH90 Opening the Object Inspector [sonar program] utility Purpose This procedure explain how to open the sonar program's Object utility on the Inspector Processor Unit. This utility is elsewhere referred to as “Object Inspector [Sonar program]”. Procedure Click the...
  • Page 139 Inspector program]. Open by clicking the + Simrad SH90 →SensorIOControl →HWPortManager symbols. Observe the list of communication ports. Click the + sign in front of the serial or Ethernet (LAN) port you wish to monitor. Some interface ports are used by the sonar system. By default this is: •...

  • Page 140: Synchronisation With Other Acoustic Systems

    Simrad SH90 Synchronisation with other acoustic systems The Simrad SH90 may be set up to be synchronized with other hydroacoustic instruments. This is necessary if you wish to prevent several hydroacoustic systems to transmit simultaneously. Individual transmission is often a necessity to prevent interference.
  • Page 141 Installation Selecting synchronisation mode Purpose This procedure explains how to set up the SH90 to operate as a slave or master device in a synchronised system. Prerequisites It is assumed that the required cabling has been made, that the connections have been tested for continuity, and that the applicable port has been chosen in the menu.
  • Page 142 Click to connect the SH90 as a slave to an external system. The external system will then instruct the SH90 when to transmit. • Master Click to allow the SH90 to be in control. The SH90 will then instruct the external system on when it can transmit. Click...
  • Page 143 (flutter) over and below 0 Vdc to trigger the interface. SH90 set up as Slave When the SH90 is set up as a Slave, the sonar must receive a trigger signal from the synchronisation unit each time the sonar shall be permitted to transmit. This trigger...
  • Page 144 Simrad SH90 • However, if not in mode, the Master will wait for its signal to Free running be high (“ready to ping” acknowledge from the Slave) before it starts a new ping sequence. The Master controls the and receives acknowledge on the...

  • Page 145: Synchronisation Of The Sonar Clock With An External Clock

    +10 V at the end of the transmission. Synchronisation of the sonar clock with an external clock The Simrad SH90 may be connected to an external clock. If required, the sonar's internal clock may then be synchronised and/or controlled by the external clock.

  • Page 146: Connecting The Speed Log And Course Gyro

    • Connecting the course gyro on page 145 Connecting the speed log Purpose A speed log must be connected to the SH90. The cable must be provided by the installation shipyard. The SH90 can read the speed information from the following three sources.
  • Page 147 Pulse log (200 pulses/nautical mile) The SH90 does not provide an input for a pulse log. In order to connect a speed log with pulse log, you will need a converter to match the serial line input on the Processor Unit.
  • Page 148 Simrad SH90 Related topics • Gyro with serial line output on page 146 • Gyro with 3-phase synchro or stepper output on page 146 • Optional gyro interface box on page 146 → Configuring and testing the interface to the course gyro on page 162 Procedure Connect the course gyro as described.

  • Page 149: Connecting An External Motion Reference Unit (Mru)

    MRUs manufactured by Kongsberg Seatex. Descriptions of all available types are provided on their website: • http://www.km.kongsberg.com/seatex The MRU interface in the SH90 will however allow you use any type of sensor provided that it outputs the datagram format. EM3000 This section describes how to connect the MRU to the SH90 system.
  • Page 150 Simrad SH90 Opening the Installation menu Purpose This procedure explains how to open the menu on the SH90 Processor Unit. Installation Procedure Click the tab on the Setup right hand side to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu.
  • Page 151 Once you close the parameter dialog, the chosen communication port will “disappear”. If you later need to change communication parameters, you must first choose internal sensor (select ) in the menu, and then restart the SH90. Transceiver1 Click to exit the parameter dialog.
  • Page 152 Simrad SH90 Entering the stabilisation offset angle into the SH90 Purpose Once the offset angle has been measured, it must be entered into the SH90 setup parameters. Procedure Open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu. Test...

  • Page 153: Connecting A Secondary Operating Panel

    372980 This section describes how to install and connect the secondary Operating Panel to the SH90 system. Note This functionality is only provided if you use SH90 software version or later. 2.1.X Topics • Parts and tools required to install a secondary Operating Panel on page 151 •...
  • Page 154 Simrad SH90 Physical installation of the Operating Panel Purpose This procedure explains how to install the Operating Panel provided with the SH90 sonar. The Operating Panel is designed to be recessed in a panel. Procedure 372 mm ø7x4 Prepare the location and the necessary tools.
  • Page 155 Operational procedures Related topics • Cable plan for a secondary Operating Panel on page 156 • List of cables required for the secondary Operating Panel on page 157 • Configuring and testing the interface to the secondary Operating Panel on page 154 Procedure Connect the following cables for the secondary Operating panel.
  • Page 156 Processor Unit. Use the serial interface adapter provided for the plug. Connect all power supplies. Observe the dedicated procedure to set up the SH90 software. Opening the Installation menu Purpose This procedure explains how to open the menu on the SH90 Processor Unit.
  • Page 157 Operational procedures Click to exit the parameter dialog. Close Control Panel Configuration Verify that the secondary Operating Panel is operational. 323775/E...
  • Page 158 Simrad SH90 Cable plan for a secondary Operating Panel Slave Operating Panel (CD01551 1-002) +12 Vdc 230 Vac SIMRAD C1/C2* MAIN RANGE CURSOR SYMBOL MODE GAIN Mode View Object POWER Gain Gain Range Range Menu Select Mode RS-232 CAT5-E Mode...
  • Page 159 List of cables required for the secondary Operating Panel SH90/C1 Operating Panel “Dual cable” to power supply and RS-232 extender This cable is provided with the SH90 Operating Panel. It is a special dual cable with one common 15-pin connector leading to two separate 9-pin connectors in the two other ends of the cable.
  • Page 160 DC cable is physically fixed to the power supply body. SH90/C10 Operating Panel USB cable to Processor Unit This cable is provided with the SH90 Operating Panel. It is a standard USB data cable with length 4,5 meters. SH90/C11 Operating Panel “Dual cable” to Processor Unit This cable is provided with the SH90 Operating Panel.

  • Page 161: Establishing Emergency Hoist Functionality

    The emergency hoist functionality is provided by the Hull Unit Control circuit board in the Motor Control Unit. Simrad does not offer any optional products or kits to put this functionality to use. Any applications that the end user wish to establish must be designed and manufactured based on the information provided in this section.
  • Page 162 Simrad SH90 Circuit board interface description circuit board Hull Unit Control provides a dedicated interface for emergency hoist functionality. By means of two opto-couplers (U2 and U3), one input and one output are provided on socket Socket with is identified in Pin 1 the photo.

  • Page 163: Testing The Interfaces To Peripheral Devices

    • Configuring and testing the interface to a radio buoy system on page 166 • Configuring and testing the interface to a sea current meter on page 166 Opening the Installation menu Purpose This procedure explains how to open the menu on the SH90 Processor Unit. Installation Procedure Click the tab on the...
  • Page 164 Simrad SH90 Observe that the parameter dialog appears at the bottom of the menu Sensor Config field. Change the settings in the parameter dialog to suit your requirements Sensor Config for the serial line. Remember to set correct baud rate, and set to None.
  • Page 165 Operational procedures Topics • Course gyro (serial line interface) on page 163 • (D)GPS heading data (serial line interface) on page 163 Course gyro (serial line interface) Purpose The Processor Unit can read the heading information from a serial line. If only a 3-phase synchro or stepper signal is available, an optional gyro interface unit must be used to convert these signals to serial line format.
  • Page 166 Simrad SH90 Observe that the parameter dialog appears at the bottom of the menu Sensor Config field. Change the settings in the parameter dialog to suit your requirements Sensor Config for the serial line. Click to exit the parameter dialog.
  • Page 167 To check the interface to the Simrad ITI system, click I/O Setup→Sensors →Trawl system →ITI To check the interface to the Simrad FS20/25 and FS70 systems, click Setup→Sensors →Trawl system →FS3300 Observe that the parameter dialog appears at the bottom of the menu Sensor Config field.
  • Page 168 Simrad SH90 Select one of the Purse settings. Click the button to access the parameter dialog. Edit Net Configuration 10 Check that the different read-outs in the parameter dialog corresponds to those from the connected catch monitoring system. 11 If you need or wish to monitor the detailed data traffic on the communication line, observe the dedicated procedures in section Monitoring the traffic on a serial or Ethernet line on page 135.
  • Page 169 Operational procedures Change the settings in the parameter dialog to suit your requirements Sensor Config for the communication line. Click to exit the parameter dialog. Close Sensor Config Open the menu, and check that the buoy read-out (F) is shown. Objects Select one of the buoys in the menu, and verify that the data is shown in...

  • Page 170: Presentation Modes

    Simrad SH90 Presentation modes This chapter describes the Simrad SH90 presentation modes. The various modes represent the graphical presentation of sonar data. Several presentation modes are available to provide the best possible visualisation as well as flexible choices for a large range of user applications.

  • Page 171: Choosing Presentation Mode

    Presentation modes Choosing presentation mode Purpose Your SH90 is equipped with several presentation modes. Observe these procedures to choose the mode best fit for your current operations. Related topics • Typical parameter settings on page 50 • Presentation mode procedures on page 77 •...

  • Page 172: Bow Up' Presentation Mode Description

    Simrad SH90 'Bow up' presentation mode description When Bow up mode is selected, the vessel symbol is stationary on the screen with the bow pointing upwards. The echo presentation covers 360 degrees around the vessel, and all echoes are updated for every ping.

  • Page 173: Bow Up/Audio' Presentation Mode Description

    Presentation modes 'Bow up/Audio' presentation mode description When Bow up/Audio mode is selected, the upper half of the screen shows a bow-up presentation, while the lower part is used for a recording of the audio channel. The audio channel is shown with a continuous white line in the horizontal picture, and...

  • Page 174: Bow Up/Vertical' Presentation Mode Description

    Simrad SH90 'Bow up/Vertical' presentation mode description When Bow up/Vertical mode is selected, the picture is divided into three sections. The left side is a bow-up presentation similar to the Bow up mode previously described. The upper part on the right hand...

  • Page 175: Bow Up/Dual Vertical' Presentation Mode Description

    Presentation modes 'Bow up/Dual Vertical' presentation mode description When Bow up/Dual vertical mode is selected, the upper part of the screen shows a curtailed bow-up presentation, while the lower part shows two vertical slice presentations. The bearing of the left vertical presentation is indicated by the white audio line in the...

  • Page 176: Bow Up/180° Vertical' Presentation Mode Description

    Simrad SH90 'Bow up/180° Vertical' presentation mode description When the Bow up/180° Vertical mode is selected, the upper part of the screen shows a curtailed Bow up presentation, while the lower part shows a 180 degrees Vertical slice presentation. This mode is mainly...

  • Page 177: True Motion' Presentation Mode Description

    Presentation modes 'True motion' presentation mode description When True motion mode is selected, the picture is locked to a geographical position, where the vessel moves around the screen according to its present course and speed. All echoes are always presented in their correct position relative to the vessel, and their movements on the...

  • Page 178: True Motion/Vertical' Presentation Mode Description

    Simrad SH90 'True motion/Vertical' presentation mode description When True motion/Vertical mode is selected, the picture is divided into three sections. The left side is a True motion presentation similar to the true motion mode previously described. The upper part on the right hand...

  • Page 179: North Up' Presentation Mode Description

    Presentation modes 'North up' presentation mode description When North up mode is selected, true north is always up on the screen. The vessel symbol is stationary with the bow pointing in the vessel’s course direction. The movement of the echoes across the screen are controlled by a combination of the vessel’s course and speed...

  • Page 180: Dual 1' Presentation Mode Description

    Simrad SH90 '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.

  • Page 181: Dual 2' Presentation Mode Description

    Presentation modes 'Dual 2' presentation mode description The Dual 2 mode is very similar to the Dual 1 mode previously described, but the “two sonars” are presented next to each other. All settings can still be set individually for each of the two presentations.

  • Page 182: 270°/Vertical' Presentation Mode Description

    Simrad SH90 '270°/Vertical' presentation mode description The 270°/Vertical mode is specially designed for purse seining. The vertical half slice is displayed in the lower left corner for normal setting with the net on the starboard side. If the net is set on the...

  • Page 183: Operating Panel

    Operating Panel Operating Panel This chapter describes the Simrad SH90 Operating Panel. The frequently used functions are directly accessible by the designated control buttons on the Operating Panel, and may enter operational commands directly. The buttons are grouped in fields according to their purpose. Most sonar functions are also accessible...

  • Page 184: Operating Panel Overview

    Simrad SH90 Operating Panel overview : Power the Main switch sonar on (and off), lower and hoist the transducer : Control the target Symbol markers providing exact latitude and longitude positioning. : Select your Mode favourite presentation mode or user setting with the push on a button.

  • Page 185: Power' Button

    Power off is confirmed when the adjacent green LED is extinguished. Note When the SH90 is powered up, it will not start to transmit until you enable this on the Horizontal menu. Related topics • Power on/off procedures on page 32 •...

  • Page 186: Middle' Button

    Simrad SH90 'Middle' button button raises or lowers the transducer to its middle position. Middle The physical location of the middle position can be defined in the parameter dialog. Transducer Related topics • Power on/off procedures on page 32 • ‘Transducer’ parameter dialog on page 327 •...

  • Page 187: Target Marker' Button

    Operating Panel Topics • 'Target marker' button on page 185 • 'Own ship symbol' button on page 185 • 'Circle marker' button on page 185 • 'Gear symbol' button on page 186 Related topics • ‘View’ shortcut menu on page 220 'Target marker' button To mark a target, move the cursor over it and press the button.

  • Page 188: Gear Symbol' Button

    This is a useful aid in providing an overview of the trawl operation. Trawl data can be set manually using the menu or automatically by interfacing a Simrad FS trawl sonar or Simrad ITI trawl monitoring system with the sonar.

  • Page 189: Mode' Field

    Operating Panel 'Mode' field The four buttons can be used to select either the four favourite Mode MODE presentation modes or user settings. The set up the buttons to Mode choose modes or settings, select in the menu. Mode Buttons Display Depending on the selection you make in the Mode Buttons...

  • Page 190: Gain' Field

    Simrad SH90 'Gain' field Gain controls are specified as either for the horizontal GAIN or the vertical beams. Gain Gain Horizontal gain The two upper buttons control receiver gain Gain effecting the horizontal presentation of the sonar. The level of gain selected is display in the...

  • Page 191: Range' Field

    Operating Panel 'Range' field Range controls are specified as either for the horizontal RANGE or the vertical beams. Range Range Horizontal range The two upper buttons control the horizontal Range range. The range selected is displayed in the Horizontal menu, and on top of the tilt indicator in the upper left corner of the display.

  • Page 192: Menu' Button

    Simrad SH90 'Menu' button button is used for selection between Menu and Full Screen Menu presentations. When the main menu is displayed, the echo presentation will be reduced correspondingly. In Full Screen presentation, the full dimension of the screen is used for the echo presentation.

  • Page 193: Train' Field

    Operating Panel • An Arrow in the menu field. • A Negative or Positive sign at each end of the menu buttons. The negative or positive sign indicates the direction in which the corresponding parameter values will be changed when the button is pressed.

  • Page 194: Manual' (Train) Button

    Simrad SH90 'Manual' (train) button In the Manual mode the (arrow) buttons are Train left Train right used to direct the audio line to the desired bearing. Manual 'Auto search' button In the Auto search mode the sonar will automatically search within...

  • Page 195: Target Track' Button

    Operating Panel 'Target track' button button starts the target tracking functionality. Place Target track the cursor over the desired echo, and press this button. Target Track A circle will appear on the display, and its position automatically tracked by the system using the strongest echo centred in the ”window” represented by two lines on the audio line.

  • Page 196: Manual' (Tilt) Button

    Simrad SH90 'Manual' (tilt) button In Manual mode the transducer may be tilted within the systems limits by pressing the (arrow) buttons. Tilt up Tilt down Manual Pressing either button once changes the tilt angle in steps of 1 degree.

  • Page 197: Various' Field

    Operating Panel 'Various' field The buttons grouped in the field are Various Zoom VARIOUS Record Mute Off Centre Zoom Topics • 'Mute' button on page 195 • 'Record' button on page 195 Record Centre • 'Zoom' button on page 196 •...

  • Page 198: Zoom' Button

    Simrad SH90 'Zoom' button The Zoom function magnifies an area of the display by positioning the cursor in its centre and pressing the button. Zoom Zoom Within the sonar presentation area, the button works as a toggle Zoom switch for on/off of the zoom function. In the text area of the screen (the four corners), the button works in steps.

  • Page 199: Menu System

    Menu system Menu system The Simrad SH90 sonar is equipped with an extensive menu system, and you will use this to choose parameters for the various modes and functions. This chapter provides a detailed description of the complete menu system. The chapter gives you a short description of each menu choice with references to more detailed descriptions of each parameter or function.

  • Page 200: About The Menus

    Simrad SH90 About the menus The Simrad SH90 provides a large number of different menus on several levels. Menus are selected by pressing their respective tabs on the right hand side. The appearance and availability of menu buttons, menus and tabs depend on the chosen presentation mode and the current operational settings.

  • Page 201: Horizontal Menu

    → 'Mode' parameter dialog on page 237 Range This parameter is used to control the range of the SH90, that is the distance from the vessel to the outmost edge of the sonar beam. → 'Range' parameter dialog on page 237...
  • Page 202 → 'Frequency' parameter dialog on page 246 parameter allows you to choose the Time Variable Gain setting in the SH90. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the SH90 to compensate for geometric spreading and absorption. → 'TVG' parameter dialog on page 247 This parameter controls the Automatic Gain Control.
  • Page 203 Noise Filter This parameter allows you to control the built-in filter designed to remove unwanted acoustic noise from the SH90 presentation. It will reduce the interference from other acoustic systems (sonars and echo sounders) on your own vessel and from other vessels in the vicinity. It will also suppress the noise from your own and other vessels’...

  • Page 204: Vertical Menu

    → 'Mode' parameter dialog on page 237 Range This parameter is used to control the range of the SH90, that is the distance from the vessel to the outmost edge of the sonar beam. → 'Range' parameter dialog on page 237 Bearing parameter dialog controls –...
  • Page 205 → 'TX Power' parameter dialog on page 244 parameter allows you to choose the Time Variable Gain setting in the SH90. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the SH90 to compensate for geometric spreading and absorption. → 'TVG' parameter dialog on page 247 This parameter controls the Automatic Gain Control.

  • Page 206: Vertical 180 Menu

    → 'Mode' parameter dialog on page 237 Range This parameter is used to control the range of the SH90, that is the distance from the vessel to the outmost edge of the sonar beam. → 'Range' parameter dialog on page 237 This parameter controls the angle of the vertical slice in the Bow up/180°...
  • Page 207 → 'TX Power' parameter dialog on page 244 parameter allows you to choose the Time Variable Gain setting in the SH90. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the SH90 to compensate for geometric spreading and absorption. → 'TVG' parameter dialog on page 247 This parameter controls the Automatic Gain Control.

  • Page 208: Display Menu

    → 'Mode' parameter dialog on page 237 Full Screen This is an on/off switch. When switched “on” the menu system is removed from the SH90 presentation. To recall the menu, move the cursor to the left side of the screen, observe that the menu appears, then switch “off”.
  • Page 209 Use this function to choose the language used on the menu buttons. → ‘Language’ parameter dialog on page 266 Units This parameter allows you to choose the measurement units used by the SH90. → ‘Units’ parameter dialog on page 267 Cosmetics...

  • Page 210: Setup Menu

    Gear This function allows you to select the type of fishing gear you use. This will draw the gear in the right size and position relative to the own vessel symbol in the SH90 presentation. → ‘Gear’ parameter dialog on page 271 School This function allows you to obtain information of the volume estimation of a school.
  • Page 211 → ‘External Sync’ parameter dialog on page 276 Fish alarm This function makes it possible to set up the SH90 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 212 Simrad SH90 User setting This function allows you to save the current user settings (including parameter selections), and to retrieve previously saved factory or user settings. → ‘User Setting’ parameter dialog on page 279 Default Setting Click this button to retrieve the default factory settings.

  • Page 213: Objects Menu

    Menu system 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 214: Temporary Menus

    Simrad SH90 DeleteAll (objects) button on the menu allows you to remove all the current Delete All Objects markers. → ‘Delete All’ (objects) function on page 282 Inspect Object parameter dialog allows you to investigate the specific Inspect Object parameters for each selected object.

  • Page 215: Cosmetics Menu

    → Compass Card on page 66 Distance Rings This function enables a visual element on the SH90 presentation. The Distance displays dotted rings, each with a range read-out on the left hand side of Rings the display centre.
  • Page 216 Simrad SH90 Bow Marker This function enables a visual element on the SH90 presentation. The Bow Marker displays a heading marker, a dotted line drawn from the bow of your own ship in the same direction as the vessel’s current heading.

  • Page 217: Store/Recall Menu

    Menu system • 'Display' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 260 Store/Recall menu menu is activated by the Store/Recall Store/Recall button on the menu. Setup menu is used to store single display Store/Recall pictures or a sequence or pictures. The stored pictures can easily be recalled for evaluation or comparing sonar presentations and targets.
  • Page 218 Simrad SH90 Permanent files This text field in the menu displays the list of permanent screen capture Store/Recall files saved on the hard disk. These files will not be deleted when you switch off the sonar. → Permanent files (saved screen captures) on page 293 Delete (file) Click to select a screen capture file on the temporary or permanent list.

  • Page 219: System Test Menu

    Menu system System Test menu menu is activated by the button System test Test in the menu. Setup This menu provides several sensor measurements and test functions for operational and functional tests. Note that tests are designed only to be carried out by qualified service engineers.
  • Page 220 Simrad SH90 Message Bar The purpose of this function is to open the at the bottom of the display Message Bar presentation. The provides an overview of the messages issued by Message Bar the SH90. Whenever a message appear, you can click on the button to read it.

  • Page 221: Sort Modes Menu

    Menu system Sort Modes menu This menu is used to select the presentation modes to be activated by the four buttons on the Operating Mode Panel. The four upper presentation modes in this menu will always be the modes selected by the four buttons Mode in the order they are sorted.

  • Page 222: Shortcut Menus

    Simrad SH90 Shortcut menus The shortcut menus are opened using the buttons on the Operating View Object Panel, or the middle and right mouse buttons if an optional computer mouse is installed. Each button will provide a small menu appearing at the cursor’s current location.

  • Page 223: Catch View' Shortcut Menu

    Menu system Erase echoes Click the choice once to erase all echoes displayed on the sonar Erase echoes presentation. The information provided by the next ping will then restore the presentation. → ‘Erase echoes’ function on page 306 Synchronize This function is not operational on the sonar. For synchronization to external equipment, refer to the menu.

  • Page 224: Object' Shortcut Menu

    Simrad SH90 Parameters Erase echoes Click the choice once to erase all echoes displayed on the sonar Erase echoes presentation. The information provided by the next ping will then restore the presentation. → ‘Erase echoes’ function on page 306 Make same size...
  • Page 225 Menu system Topics • Basic parameters on page 223 • Target parameters on page 224 • Ruler parameters on page 225 Related topics • 'Object' button on page 190 • 'Object' shortcut menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 311 Basic parameters These majority of the menu options on the basic Object...
  • Page 226 Simrad SH90 Gear Symbol This option provides the same function as the button on the Operating Gear symbol Panel. → 'Gear symbol' button on page 186 Related topics • Basic parameters on page 223 • Target parameters on page 224 •...

  • Page 227: View Menus

    Menu system Ruler parameters When you open the shortcut menu with the Object cursor positioned over a ruler on the display, it will display additional parameters. Parameters Delete Ruler function allows you to delete Delete Ruler a ruler on the sonar presentation. To delete the ruler, place the cursor on top of it, open the Object pop-up menu, and click...

  • Page 228: Geoview' Menu

    Simrad SH90 ‘GeoView’ menu menu provides control of selected GeoView parameters related to the current data displayed in the horizontal view; the scale and target track. It also provides you with a button to reposition the vessel symbol. menu is identical to the .

  • Page 229: Verticalview' Menu

    Menu system ‘VerticalView’ menu This menu provides control of selected parameters related to the current data displayed in the vertical view. Note that the button is only available Direction Indicator on the menu when is selected in the Indicator Data parameter dialog.

  • Page 230: Catchview' Menu

    Simrad SH90 ‘CatchView’ menu This menu provides control of selected parameters related to the current data displayed in the Catch Data view. Note that the Catch Data view is only available in the 270º/Vertical, True Motion/Vertical and Bow up/Vertical presentation modes, and you may need to hide the menu to see it.

  • Page 231: Message' Menus

    The message types are: : These are fatal. Operation of the SH90 can not continue. Errors : These are messages related to the SH90 system, or to major software System alarms components. : These are messages related to environment conditions, interface Operational alarms or other non-software events.

  • Page 232: Warnings Menu

    Simrad SH90 Warnings menu menu is activated from the Warnings Warnings button in the Message Bar The menu displays the warning messages issued by the SH90. Each message is identified with time of issue and a heading. Additional information is found in the small text field below the message list.

  • Page 233: Operator Alarms Menu

    Alarms Message Bar The menu displays the operator alarms issued by the SH90. Each message is identified with time of issue and a heading. Additional information is found in the small text field below the message list. The top of the message list with the most recent messages is always displayed when the dialog is opened.

  • Page 234: System Alarms Menu

    Simrad SH90 System Alarms menu menu is activated from the System Alarms button in the Alarms Message Bar The menu displays the system alarms issued by the SH90. Each message is identified with time of issue and a heading. Additional information is found in the small text field below the message list.

  • Page 235: Errors Menu

    Message Bar The menu displays the error messages issued by the SH90. Each message is identified with time of issue and a heading. Additional information is found in the small text field below the message list. The top of the message list with the most recent messages is always displayed when the dialog is opened.

  • Page 236: Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Functions and dialog boxes This chapter presents a detailed description of each function and dialog box used by the SH90. Whenever applicable, references are made to practical procedures in the Getting Started or Operational procedures chapters. You do not need to have an in-depth knowledge of these functions and dialog boxes to use the SH90.

  • Page 237: About The Parameter Dialogs

    In many cases you will not need to open the parameter dialog, as you can control the settings directly on the menu button. The parameter is selected and activated by the SH90 once it is highlighted in the dialog. The operational changes can thus be investigated from within the parameter dialog without closing it.

  • Page 238: Horizontal' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Simrad SH90 'Horizontal' menu; functions and parameter dialogs menu is used to control the horizontal Horizontal presentations. The parameters chosen are present in all presentation modes. When a horizontal parameter setting is selected and defined in one mode, the chosen settings will automatically be applied to all modes.

  • Page 239: Mode' Parameter Dialog

    • Horizontal • Vertical • Vertical 180 This parameter is used to control the range of the SH90, that is the distance from the vessel to the outmost edge of the sonar beam. Horizontal and vertical ranges are normally selected using the buttons on the Operating Panel.
  • Page 240 Simrad SH90 The SH90 is designed to work with various horizontal range units such as meter, nautical mile, US survey feet or yards. This choice can be made by pressing the button in Units menu. Display For more information about the range settings made on the Operating Panel, see chapter Operating Panel.

  • Page 241: Tilt' Parameter Dialog

    Tilt and the sector the SH90 shall tilt when operating in Auto tilt mode. The tilt is normally controlled from the Operating Panel. The transducer can be tilted electronically from +10 degrees up to -60 degrees down.

  • Page 242: Bearing' (Horizontal) Parameter Dialog

    Operating Panel. In Train Auto mode, the SH90 will automatically perform search within the selected search sector using the steps defined. Related topics • Using the automatic search and tracking features on page 95 •...

  • Page 243: Gain' Parameter Dialog

    Functions and dialog boxes 'Gain' parameter dialog This parameter dialog is opened from the following menus: • Horizontal parameter is used to control the receiver Gain gain, that is how much amplification that is used on the received echoes. The gain is normally selected on the Operating Panel, but you can also do it with this function.

  • Page 244: Pulse Form' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 'Pulse Form' parameter dialog This parameter dialog is opened from the following menus: • Horizontal • Vertical • Vertical 180 parameter dialog is used to select the Pulse Form shape of the transmitter pulses. The pulse forms can either be CW (Continuous...
  • Page 245 Functions and dialog boxes FM Auto Click to select FM (Frequency Modulation) transmission and automatic selection of frequencies and pulse lengths depending on the current range. FM[x] Click to select FM (Frequency Modulation) transmission with Short, Normal or Long pulse length. Close Click to close the parameter dialog.

  • Page 246: Tx Power' Parameter Dialog

    Thus, if the power is changed in one menu, it will automatically also be changed in all other menus. Parameters Click to switch the transmission power off. The SH90 will operate in passive mode Click to select low output power. Medium Click to select medium output power.

  • Page 247: Beam' Parameter Dialog

    • The wide beam is designed to be used with shorter ranges in order to obtain a larger vertical coverage. This makes the SH90 less “tilt dependent” in the catching phase. • The normal beam is designed to be used for the medium ranges.

  • Page 248: Frequency' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 'Frequency' parameter dialog This parameter dialog is opened from the Horizontal menu. This parameter is used to control the transmitter and receiver operational frequency. Multiple frequencies are mainly intended for suppression of interference from other hydroacoustic equipment. However, the sound absorption in salt water decreases with the frequency, thus giving lower frequencies a longer range.

  • Page 249: Tvg' Parameter Dialog

    10 log R 5 log R Keep in mind that the filters in the SH90 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 250: Agc' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 Parameters Click to switch the TVG off. This setting is not recommended for normal use. [x] LOG R Click to select TVG function. The constant “X” in the equation will shape the TVG curve. Close Click to close the parameter dialog. The currently selected parameter setting will be kept.
  • Page 251 150 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 SH90 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 252: Rcg' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 Related topics • Typical parameter settings on page 50 • Adjusting the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) on page 81 • 'Horizontal' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 236 • 'Vertical' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 256 •...

  • Page 253: Noise Filter' Parameter Dialog

    This parameter allows you to control the built-in filter designed to remove unwanted acoustic noise from the SH90 presentation. It will reduce the interference from other acoustic systems (sonars and echo sounders) on your own vessel and from other vessels in the vicinity. It will also suppress the noise from your own and other vessels’...

  • Page 254: Bottom Filter' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 Related topics • Typical parameter settings on page 50 • 'Horizontal' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 236 ‘Bottom Filter’ parameter dialog parameter dialog is opened by Bottom Filter clicking the button on the Bottom Filter Horizontal menus.

  • Page 255: Pp Filter' Parameter Dialog

    (weak), four (medium) or eight (strong) pings, it will take this selected amounts of pings to make a stable presentation when changing most of the SH90 functions. The filtering routine takes the vessel’s movements into consideration when comparing the echoes from ping to ping.

  • Page 256: Status' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 Medium Click to switch on the filter to compare the echoes from the latest four pings. Strong Click to switch on the filter to compare the echoes from the latest eight pings. Related topics • Typical parameter settings on page 50 •...
  • Page 257 Functions and dialog boxes [Position E] This button shows the current geographical position. Hdg (Heading) This button shows the current vessel heading in a numerical value. Click the button to enter a manual heading. Note This heading read-out must not be used for navigation. Spd (Speed) This button shows the current vessel speed.

  • Page 258: Vertical' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Simrad SH90 'Vertical' menu; functions and parameter dialogs menu is only shown in modes with a Vertical vertical slice function. All relevant settings, except the , can be TX Power selected separately for the vertical modes independent of the horizontal settings. When a vertical setting...

  • Page 259: Bearing' (Vertical) Parameter Dialog

    Functions and dialog boxes ‘Bearing’ (Vertical) parameter dialog This parameter dialog is opened from the following menus: • Vertical • Vertical 180 parameter dialog controls – when opened Bearing from the menu – the bearing of the vertical Vertical slice, and thus the audio line. The bearing of the audio channel is normally controlled with the buttons on the Operating Panel.

  • Page 260: Vertical 180' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Simrad SH90 'Vertical 180' menu; functions and parameter dialogs menu is only shown when the Bow Vertical 180 up/180° Vertical mode is chosen. All relevant settings, except the , can be TX Power selected separately for the vertical modes independent of the horizontal settings.

  • Page 261: Tip' Parameter Dialog

    In addition to the angle shown in this parameter dialog and on the button, the selected tip angle is also shown with a dotted yellow line in the tilt indicator in the upper left corner of the SH90 presentation. Parameters...

  • Page 262: Display' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    'Mode' parameter dialog on page 237 Full Screen This is an on/off switch. When switched “on” the menu system is removed from the SH90 presentation. To recall the menu, move the cursor to the left side of the screen, observe that the menu appears, then switch “off”.

  • Page 263: Palette' Parameter Dialog

    This parameter dialog allows you to select the background colours and day/night brightness of the display to suit you personal preferences. The choice you make here does not have any effect on the SH90 performance. Do not confuse this with the parameters.

  • Page 264: Display Gain' Parameter Dialog

    – the strength of the echo presentation on the display. Use this control together with Gain control the SH90 sensitivity. These settings increase or decrease the presentation of the echo colours on the display. In order to adjust the receiver gain, refer to the...

  • Page 265: Colour Threshold' Parameter Dialog

    (orange, red). If desired, the number of colours may be reduced. When you do this, the SH90 will start with the colour indicating the weakest echoes. Therefore, by reducing colours, the maximum detection range will be reduced, because all echoes will normally appear as weak echoes at long ranges.

  • Page 266: Colours' Parameter Dialog

    Do not confuse this parameter with the Colour setting. Threshold Parameters Weak Click to use weaker colours on the SH90 presentations. Normal Click to use normal colours on the SH90 presentations. Strong Click to use strong colours on the SH90 presentations. Related topics •...

  • Page 267: Panel Backlight' Parameter Dialog

    Functions and dialog boxes ‘Panel Backlight’ parameter dialog This parameter dialog is opened from the menu. Display This function controls the intensity of the button backlighting in the Operating Panel. Adjust the background illumination on the keyboard on the Operating Panel to suit your preferences and the ambient light conditions.

  • Page 268: Language' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 User The four buttons on the Operating Panel can be used to select between four Mode favourite user settings. Note When you create a user name you can in principle use any name, but the buttons Mode on the Operating Panel will only choose from the names “User 1”, “User 2”, “User 3”...

  • Page 269: Units' Parameter Dialog

    This parameter allows you to choose the measurement units used by the SH90. This parameter dialog is used to set up the various units used by the SH90 to display all measurements. Separate units are available for range, equipment, depth, speed, position and temperature. You will normally only set these units once.

  • Page 270: Bearing' (Display) Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 ‘Bearing’ (Display) parameter dialog This function is located on the menu. Display Set up the vertical slice – and thus the sound channel – bearing to be relative or related to true north. This is simply a selector switch.

  • Page 271: Menu' Parameter Dialog

    Functions and dialog boxes ‘Menu’ parameter dialog This parameter dialog is opened from the menu. Display This function allows you to choose if you wish to see the complete menus (as described in this manual), or just the most important settings. This parameter dialog allows you to select different levels of complexity in the menu system.

  • Page 272: Setup' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    'Setup' menu; functions and parameter dialogs menu is shown in all display modes, and Setup gives access to parameters controlling the processing and algorithms in the SH90. It also provides access to specific system parameters and functions such as Test Store/Recall...

  • Page 273: Gear' Parameter Dialog

    This function allows you to select the type of fishing gear you use. This will draw the gear in the right size and position relative to the own vessel symbol in the SH90 presentation. If you click the button you can program the system...

  • Page 274: Dead Reckoning' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 Related topics • 'Setup' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 270 • ‘Edit School’ parameter dialog on page 333 ‘Dead Reckoning’ parameter dialog This function is located on the menu. Setup This is an on/off function. When switched “off”, the GPS is used to calculate the position of your vessel.

  • Page 275: Stabilizer' Parameter Dialog

    Setup This is an “on/off” switch. When the stabilizer function is active, the SH90 will automatically adjust the presentation to compensate for the ship's movements in the sea. When the stabilizer is active, the transducer beam will be stabilized electronically for roll and pitch.

  • Page 276: Movements' Parameter Dialog

    This time may be set from one to ten minutes. Estimated school position at the selected time is indicated using a violet dot on the SH90 presentation. If you select 0, the movement estimation is switched off.

  • Page 277: Wind Direction' Parameter Dialog

    This function is located on the menu. Setup This is not a parameter. It is only a presentation of the current wind speed provided that a wind sensor is connected to the SH90. Parameters This is only a readout of current data. 323775/E...

  • Page 278: External Sync' Parameter Dialog

    Click to connect the SH90 as a slave to an external system. The external system will then instruct the SH90 when to transmit. • Master Click to allow the SH90 to be in control. The SH90 will then instruct the external system on when it can transmit. Delay Click to select the delay between the SH90 transmission and the transmission of the external system, or vice versa.

  • Page 279: Scientific Output' Parameter Dialog

    Click to enable or disable export of equipment data. These consist of all gear parameter data for the selected gear, both data which are manually selected, and data which are automatically transferred from the Simrad ITI trawl system or the Simrad PI Series catch monitoring system.

  • Page 280: Fish Alarm' Parameter Dialog

    This parameter dialog is opened from the menu. Setup This function makes it possible to set up the SH90 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 281: User Setting' Parameter Dialog

    Functions and dialog boxes ‘User Setting’ parameter dialog This parameter dialog is opened from the menu. Setup This function allows you to save the current user settings (including parameter selections), and to retrieve previously saved factory or user settings. You can create as many user profiles as you like, and you can –...

  • Page 282: Default Setting' Parameter Dialog

    Click this button to retrieve the default factory settings. This function makes it possible to delete all the parameters currently saved in the SH90 memory, and reinstall those defined by Kongsberg Maritime instead; the factory default settings. These default settings are...

  • Page 283: Objects' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Functions and dialog boxes 'Objects' menu; functions and parameter dialogs 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: •...

  • Page 284: Delete' (Object) Function

    Simrad SH90 ‘Delete’ (object) function This function is opened from the menu. Objects button on the menu allows you to remove the currently selected Delete Objects marker. In the menu, click to select an item on the list of current marker objects. Then, Objects click this button to delete the selected object.

  • Page 285: Inspect Object' Parameter Dialog

    Functions and dialog boxes ‘Inspect Object’ parameter dialog parameter dialog can be opened both Inspect Object from the menu and the shortcut menu. Objects Object To open the shortcut menu, use the trackball Object to position the cursor on the sonar presentation, and press the button on the Operating Panel.
  • Page 286 Simrad SH90 Related topics • 'Objects' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 281 • ‘Object’ shortcut menu on page 222 323775/E...

  • Page 287: Cosmetics' Menu; Functions And Dialogs

    Cosmetics Display menu provides access to various Cosmetics parameters controlling the appearance of the SH90 presentation. The majority of the buttons are thus provided as on/off buttons to enable or disable the relevant visual elements. Parameters Slant/True Range on page 286...

  • Page 288: Slant/True Range

    Simrad SH90 Slant/True Range button is located in the Slant Range/True Range menu. Cosmetics menu is in turn opened from the Cosmetics Display menu. This function allows you to choose how the distance to the current target is calculated; either as a horizontal distance, or along the tilt angle.
  • Page 289 Functions and dialog boxes [x] min Click to enable the track history line with length [x] minutes. Related topics • Visual aids (cosmetics): Depth Dividers, Minute Markers and Bow Marker on page 67 • 'Cosmetics' menu; functions and dialogs on page 285 323775/E...

  • Page 290: Store/Recall' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Simrad SH90 'Store/Recall' menu; functions and parameter dialogs menu is activated by the Store/Recall Store/Recall button on the menu. Setup menu is used to store single display Store/Recall pictures or a sequence or pictures. The stored pictures can easily be recalled for evaluation or comparing sonar presentations and targets.

  • Page 291: Store' (Screen Capture) Function

    Functions and dialog boxes ‘Store’ (screen capture) function function is opened by clicking the Store Store button on the menu. Store/Recall menu is opened from the menu. Store/Recall Setup This is the “record” button to start the storage sequence. button is used to start the recording of display information. You may record Store a sequence of multiple pings, or single display pictures.

  • Page 292: Store Mode' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 ‘Store Mode’ parameter dialog parameter dialog is opened by clicking Store Mode button on the menu. Store Mode Store/Recall menu is opened from the menu. Store/Recall Setup This dialog allows you to choose what kind of images you wish to save; either single display pictures, or a sequence of pictures from multiple pings.

  • Page 293: Recall' (Screen Capture) Function

    Functions and dialog boxes Each 5th s Click to record the sonar echoes once every fifth second in a series of separate images. Each 10th s Click to record the sonar echoes once every tenth second in a series of separate images.

  • Page 294: Recall Mode' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 Related topics • Saving and retrieving screen captures on page 90 • 'Setup' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 270 • 'Store/Recall' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 288 • ‘Recall Mode’ parameter dialog on page 292 •...

  • Page 295: Temporary Files (Saved Screen Captures)

    Functions and dialog boxes Each 5s Click to recall a sequence of stored display images. The recalled image will be updated once every fifth second. Each 10th s Click to recall a sequence of stored display images. The recalled image will be updated once every ten seconds.

  • Page 296: Delete' (File) Function

    Simrad SH90 • ‘Store Mode’ parameter dialog on page 290 • ‘Recall’ (screen capture) function on page 291 • ‘Recall Mode’ parameter dialog on page 292 ‘Delete’ (file) function (file) is a button at the bottom of the menu. Delete...

  • Page 297: Print' (File) Function

    Functions and dialog boxes Related topics • Saving and retrieving screen captures on page 90 • ‘Store’ (screen capture) function on page 289 • ‘Store Mode’ parameter dialog on page 290 • ‘Recall’ (screen capture) function on page 291 • ‘Recall Mode’ parameter dialog on page 292 ‘Print’...

  • Page 298: System Test' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Simrad SH90 'System Test' menu; functions and parameter dialogs menu is activated by the button System test Test in the menu. Setup This menu provides several sensor measurements and test functions for operational and functional tests. Note that tests are designed only to be carried out by qualified service engineers.
  • Page 299 The provides an overview of the messages issued by Message Bar the SH90. Whenever a message appear, you can click on the button to read it. → ‘Message’ menus on page 229 → ‘Message Bar’ parameter dialog on page 298...

  • Page 300: Message Bar' Parameter Dialog

    The message types are: : These are fatal. Operation of the Errors SH90 can not continue. : These are messages related to the SH90 system, or to major software System alarms components. : These are messages related to environment conditions, interface Operational alarms or other non-software events.

  • Page 301: Tru On/Off' Dialog Box

    Unit is presently starting (green) or stopping (red). The blue progress bar shows the overall progress, and the time it takes to start the SH90 is indicated in seconds. Note that this time is fixed, but based on the time it took to start the sonar the last time.
  • Page 302 Simrad SH90 Parameters Restart Click to restart the Transceiver Unit. Shutdown Click to switch off the Transceiver Unit. Advanced Click to enlarge the dialog to show additional information. Close Click to close the dialog. Related topics • Power on/off procedures on page 32 •...
  • Page 303 Functions and dialog boxes BeamFormers OFF Click this button to switch off the beamformer functions. This feature is intended for software debugging and depot level maintenance. Do not use! TRX Powers ON/OFF Click this button to switch on and off the power supplies in the Transceiver Unit. This feature is intended for software debugging and depot level maintenance.

  • Page 304: About' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 ‘About’ parameter dialog parameter dialog is opened by clicking the About button on the menus. About System test menu is in turn opened by clicking the System Test button on the menu. Test Setup parameter dialog is only used to provide About information about the current software version.

  • Page 305: Sort Modes' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Functions and dialog boxes 'Sort Modes' menu; functions and parameter dialogs This menu is used to select the presentation modes to be activated by the four buttons on the Operating Mode Panel. The four upper presentation modes in this menu will always be the modes selected by the four buttons Mode...

  • Page 306: View' Shortcut Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Simrad SH90 'View' shortcut menu; functions and parameter dialogs shortcut menu appears on top of the sonar View presentation, and offers functionality related to the current view. To open the shortcut menu, use the trackball to View position the cursor on the sonar presentation, and press button on the Operating Panel.

  • Page 307: Set New Display Centre' Function

    Functions and dialog boxes ‘Set New Display Centre’ function This function is opened from the shortcut menu. View To open the shortcut menu, use the trackball to View position the cursor on the sonar presentation, and press button on the Operating Panel. You can also View press the middle mouse button if an optional computer mouse is installed.

  • Page 308: Zoom' (View Shortcut) Function

    Simrad SH90 ‘Zoom’ (View shortcut) function This function is opened from the shortcut menu. View To open the shortcut menu, use the trackball to View position the cursor on the sonar presentation, and press button on the Operating Panel. You can also...

  • Page 309: Synchronize' Function

    Functions and dialog boxes ‘Synchronize’ function This function is opened from the shortcut menu. View To open the shortcut menu, use the trackball to View position the cursor on the sonar presentation, and press button on the Operating Panel. You can also View press the middle mouse button if an optional computer mouse is installed.

  • Page 310: Gray Scale Data' Function

    Simrad SH90 ‘Gray scale data’ function This function is opened from the View CatchView shortcut menus. To open the shortcut menu, use the trackball to View position the cursor on the sonar presentation, and press button on the Operating Panel. You can also...
  • Page 311 Functions and dialog boxes Related topics • ‘View’ shortcut menu on page 220 • ‘Catch View’ shortcut menu on page 221 • 'GeoView' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 315 • 'VerticalView' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 318 •...

  • Page 312: Catch View' Shortcut Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Simrad SH90 'Catch View' shortcut menu; functions and parameter dialogs shortcut menu appears on top of the Catch View sonar presentation, and offers functionality related to the current view. shortcut menu is opened by pressing Catch View button on the Operating Panel, or the middle...

  • Page 313: Object' Shortcut Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Functions and dialog boxes 'Object' shortcut menu; functions and parameter dialogs These majority of the menu options on the basic Object shortcut menu provide the same functions as their respective buttons on the Operating Panel. To open the shortcut menu, use the trackball Object to position the cursor on the sonar presentation, and press the...

  • Page 314: New Ruler' Function

    Simrad SH90 When you open the shortcut menu with the Object cursor positioned over a defined object (marker) on the display, it will display additional parameters. Parameters ‘Inspect Object’ parameter dialog on page 283 ‘Delete’ (object) function on page 282 ‘Make Object Priority Target’...

  • Page 315: Make Object Priority Target' Function

    Functions and dialog boxes • 'Object' shortcut menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 311 • ‘New Ruler’ function on page 312 • ‘Inspect Ruler’ parameter dialog on page 313 • ‘Delete Ruler’ function on page 314 ‘Make Object Priority Target’ function This function is opened from the shortcut menu.

  • Page 316: Delete Ruler' Function

    Simrad SH90 Parameters Length (L) This read-out provides the length of the ruler. Direction (Di) This read-out provides the direction of the ruler in degrees. Delete Click to delete the currently selected ruler. Set Priority Not used. Related topics • 'Cursor' field on page 189 •...

  • Page 317: Geoview' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Functions and dialog boxes 'GeoView' menu; functions and parameter dialogs menu provides control of selected GeoView parameters related to the current data displayed in the horizontal view; the scale and target track. It also provides you with a button to reposition the vessel symbol.

  • Page 318: Scale' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 ‘Scale’ parameter dialog This function is opened from the menu. GeoView To open the menu, press the button on GeoView View the Operating Panel, or the middle mouse button in any horizontal view. Then, click in the View Menu View shortcut menu.
  • Page 319 Functions and dialog boxes [x] min.All Click to enable a target track line on all targets. Choose a length of 5, 10 or 15 minutes. Related topics • 'GeoView' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 315 323775/E...

  • Page 320: Verticalview' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Simrad SH90 'VerticalView' menu; functions and parameter dialogs This menu provides control of selected parameters related to the current data displayed in the vertical view. Note that the button is only available Direction Indicator on the menu when is selected in the...

  • Page 321: Zoom Scale' Parameter Dialog

    Functions and dialog boxes Trawl Click to zoom in on the trawl. Bottom Click to zoom in on the bottom. Related topics • 'VerticalView' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 318 • ‘Zoom’ (View shortcut) function on page 306 •...

  • Page 322: Data Source' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 ‘Data Source’ parameter dialog This parameter dialog is opened from the VerticalView menu. To open the menu, press the button VerticalView View on the Operating Panel, or the middle mouse button in any vertical view. Then, click in the...

  • Page 323: Direction Indicator' Parameter Dialog

    Functions and dialog boxes ‘Direction Indicator’ parameter dialog This parameter dialog is opened from the VerticalView menu. To open the menu, press the button VerticalView View on the Operating Panel, or the middle mouse button in any vertical view. Then, click in the View Menu View...
  • Page 324 Simrad SH90 Related topics • 'VerticalView' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 318 • ‘Data Source’ parameter dialog on page 320 323775/E...

  • Page 325: Catchview' Menu; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Functions and dialog boxes 'CatchView' menu; functions and parameter dialogs This menu provides control of selected parameters related to the current data displayed in the Catch Data view. Note that the Catch Data view is only available in the 270º/Vertical, True Motion/Vertical and Bow up/Vertical presentation modes, and you may need to hide the menu to see it.

  • Page 326: Range' Parameter Dialog (Catchview)

    This parameter is used to set the vertical range in the catch data view. By default, the range is automatic. The SH90 is designed to work with various horizontal range units such as meter, nautical mile, US survey feet or yards. This choice can be made by pressing the...

  • Page 327: Message' Menus; Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Functions and dialog boxes 'Message' menus; functions and parameter dialogs When necessary, the sonar will provide you (or your service engineer) with operational and technical messages. The message menus are all activated from their respective buttons on the Message Bar These messages are sorted into four categories.
  • Page 328 Simrad SH90 Close Click this button to close the menu. Help Click to open the on-line help system. Related topics • ‘Message Bar’ parameter dialog on page 298 • 'Setup' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 270 • 'System Test' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 296...

  • Page 329: Secondary Functions And Parameter Dialogs

    Functions and dialog boxes Secondary functions and parameter dialogs The dialog boxes and functions described in this section are all opened from within the other SH90 parameter dialogs. They are not opened directly from the menu system. Topics • ‘Transducer’ parameter dialog on page 327 •...

  • Page 330: Middle Pos(Ition)' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 Middle Click to position the transducer in its middle position. This position is defined by means of the button. Middle Pos This button thus initiate the same action as the button on the Operating Panel. Middle Transducer Pos(ition) This is a read-out (in centimetres) of the transducer's current position.

  • Page 331: Heading' Parameter Dialog

    Functions and dialog boxes ‘Heading’ parameter dialog This parameter dialog is opened from a button in the parameter dialog. Status This dialog allows you to define a manual heading. This can be useful if the sensor normally providing this information is unserviceable. Important This heading read-out must not be used for navigation.

  • Page 332: Date/Time Properties' Dialog Box

    The changes will not have any effect if the SH90 system is synchronized with an external time keeping system. Parameters Time adjustment Use the cursor and select the actual digit.

  • Page 333: Edit Gear (Purse)' Parameter Dialog

    Sink rate Click to enter the expected sink rate of the gear. Note If a depth sensor is connected to the SH90, this option is automatically removed. Related topics • Investigating the catch data presentation on page 58 • 'Setup' menu; functions and parameter dialogs on page 270 •...

  • Page 334: Edit Gear (Trawl)' Parameter Dialog

    Parameters Distance Click to define the distance to the trawl. The setting is automatically if you click the button, provided that a Simrad trawl system is connected to the SH90. If you Auto click , you can define the distance in steps of 10 meters.

  • Page 335: Edit School' Parameter Dialog

    A dedicated procedure is provided. Parameters HWID This field displays the unique 12-character hardware identification code. This code is different for each SH90 sonar. Simrad uses this code to generate the 32-character code word used for a permanent option installation. 323775/E...
  • Page 336 Simrad SH90 Add License String This button is used for permanent installation of the chosen option. When you click the button, this will activate the on-screen keyboard used to type the required 32-character code word. Close Click to close the parameter dialog. The currently selected parameter setting will be kept.

  • Page 337: Installation Menu

    The function is available to the end user, but must be used with care. Important All relevant settings in the Installation menu are made during the initial SH90 installation. The installation parameters provided by this menu must not be modified by unauthorized personnel.

  • Page 338: Installation Menu

    Alignment: as the angle measured clockwise from the bow to the 0 degrees transducer mark. Hull Unit The SH90 can be used with several different hull units. The option opens a Hull Unit parameter dialog that allows you to choose which hull unit to use.

  • Page 339: I/O Setup Menu

    Functions and dialog boxes I/O Setup menu The following options are provided by the menu: I/O Setup • Sensors • ControlPanel • ExternalSync • SensorData selection • Remote command • Synchronize time with ZDA Sensors option opens a secondary menu system which allows you access to every Sensors possible interface connection that may be made on the sonar.
  • Page 340 Remote command option opens a dedicated parameter dialog which allows you to Remote command define a local IP address and port. This command is not used on the SH90. 323775/E...

  • Page 341: Ownship Menu

    Functions and dialog boxes Synchronize time with ZDA This option allows you to synchronize the computer time with time information received from an external device using the ZDA NMEA telegram format. If this option is enabled, the external clock will take precedence. OwnShip menu The following options are provided by the...

  • Page 342: Environment Menu

    Simrad SH90 Environment menu The following options are provided by the menu: Environment • Sound Velocity Sound Velocity option opens a dedicated parameter dialog used to specify the sound Sound Velocity velocity. Options menu The following options are provided by the...

  • Page 343: Built-In Simulator

    Functions and dialog boxes Built-in simulator The Simrad SH90 supports a built-in simulator. It is a special software application designed to simulate sonar echoes. The purpose of the simulator is to enable training and troubleshooting even when the vessel is not sailing.
  • Page 344 Simrad SH90 • Synthetic video • Manual • Auto Selecting this mode switches the simulator off. The sonar will automatically return to normal operation. Synthetic video Selecting this mode provides a spiral shaped colour pattern on the display. The main purpose of this mode is to check the video processing and the colour rendering of the display.

  • Page 345: Simulator Configuration Menu

    Functions and dialog boxes Simulator Configuration menu menu allows you to set up Simulator configuration simulated targets and their environmental parameters. These are only available for use when the simulator is in use in Manual mode. Parameters Sea state Click this button to define the sea state to be used during the simulation.

  • Page 346: Sea State' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 ‘Sea State' parameter dialog parameter dialog is used to select the sea Sea State state to be applied in the simulations. Click the [+] and [–] buttons to define the sea state to be used during the simulation.

  • Page 347: Bottom Depth' Parameter Dialog

    Functions and dialog boxes 'Bottom Depth' parameter dialog parameter dialog is used to select Bottom Depth the bottom depth to be applied in the simulations. Click the [+] and [–] buttons to define the depth to be used during the simulation. The maximum depth you can choose is 990 meters.

  • Page 348: Own Speed' Parameter Dialog

    Simrad SH90 'Own Speed' parameter dialog parameter dialog is used to select the Own Speed speed of your own vessel in the simulations. Click the [+] and [–] buttons to define the speed to be used during the simulation. To define the speed of the target, click...

  • Page 349: Target Number' Parameter Dialog

    Functions and dialog boxes 'Target Number' parameter dialog parameter dialog opens when Target number you click the button in the Target number Simulator menu. Configurator parameter dialog is used to select Target number target for the manual simulator, and to set up the target parameters.

  • Page 350: Reset Targets' Function

    Simrad SH90 Note Each of these buttons will open a dedicated parameter dialog to specify the parameter value. Related topics • 'Target Number' parameter dialog on page 347 • Simulator Configuration menu on page 343 'Reset Targets' function button is located on the menu.
  • Page 351 Functions and dialog boxes Related topics • 'Target Number' parameter dialog on page 347 • Simulator Configuration menu on page 343 323775/E...

  • Page 352: Messages

    Note that messages listed here are not the complete set of messages in the Simrad SH90. It is however the messages most likely to appear if a malfunction occurs.

  • Page 353: Message Bar

    The message types are: : These are fatal. Operation of the SH90 can not continue. Errors : These are messages related to the SH90 system, or to major software System alarms components. : These are messages related to environment conditions, interface Operational alarms or other non-software events.

  • Page 354: All Messages

    Note This error may occur if you power off the Processor Unit without first closing the SH90 program in the correct manner. Observe the power off procedure. A new configuration file has automatically been established with default settings. The old file has been renamed with extension .

  • Page 355: Ada Messages

    This is a fatal software error. One (or more) of the software modules did not start when the SH90 was started. Suggested actions: • Restart the SH90. If this does not rectify the error, call for support. • If the error is consistent, obtains the debug log, and send it to Simrad. Related topics •...

  • Page 356: Apj Messages

    • Power on/off procedures on page 71 AVL messages [AVL1] Illegal view size in ViewDescription (Horizontal) The view provided by the SH90 is not consistent with the current resolution of the display monitor. Suggested actions: • Change the resolution of the display monitor to the resolution offered by the SH90;...

  • Page 357: Awb Messages

    Messages [AVL1] Illegal view size in ViewDescription (Vertical) The view provided by the SH90 is not consistent with the current resolution of the display monitor. Suggested actions: • Change the resolution of the display monitor to the resolution offered by the SH90;...

  • Page 358: Axc Messages

    Related topics • Power on/off procedures on page 71 [AXC2] Initializing of LAN Port ‘n’ failed The SH90 is set up to use a non-existing LAN (Ethernet) port. Suggested actions: • Restart the SH90. • If the error is consistent, call for support.

  • Page 359: Axg Messages

    ‘n’ identifies the ping number that has failed. Suggested actions: • First, attempt to continue with normal operation. • Restart the SH90 beamformer program. • If the error is consistent, restart the system. Related topics • Power on/off procedures on page 71...

  • Page 360: Bdh Messages

    Suggested actions: • Choose Inactive mode, and then go back to Normal. • Restart the beamformer program. • If the message is consistent, restart the SH90 system. Related topics • Power on/off procedures on page 71 BDH messages [BDH1] High voltage power to low This message is provided if the high voltage output is too low.
  • Page 361 Messages Motor protection tripped The Motor Protecting Switch in the Hoist Control Unit is automatically released if S301 required to prevent overload on the hoisting motor. In such case, the 3-phase voltage for the motor is disconnected, and this message is provided. Suggested actions: •...

  • Page 362: Preventive Maintenance Procedures

    Simrad SH90. It also describes the maintenance work that you may do yourself. Note Major repairs and complete overhaul of the Simrad SH90 can only be done by a Kongsberg Maritime service engineer, or by an authorized dealer or distributor.

  • Page 363: Preventive Maintenance Schedule

    Preventive maintenance procedures Preventive maintenance schedule The Simrad SH90 is a state of the art sonar system with only a minimum of moving parts. At the same time, the SH90 system hardly provides any user serviceable parts. In order to secure the SH90 for long and trouble-free use, observe the following preventive maintenance tasks.

  • Page 364: Personnel For Preventive Maintenance Tasks

    Preventive maintenance tasks are considered a part of the maintenance. Organisational Except for the hull unit tasks, preventive maintenance tasks are provided for SH90 end users. There is no need for neither technical education nor SH90 maintenance training, and no need for any test instruments.

  • Page 365: Display Preventive Maintenance

    Processor Unit preventive maintenance Purpose Observe the following on-board maintenance instructions for the SH90 Processor Unit. Procedure Ensure that the computer is kept clean and dry. Remove dust and salt water residue with a soft cloth moistened in fresh water. Do not use strong solvents.

  • Page 366: Transceiver Unit Preventive Maintenance

    Simrad SH90 Transceiver Unit preventive maintenance Observe the following on-board preventive maintenance instructions for the Transceiver Unit. Topics • Cleaning the Transceiver Unit on page 364 • Checking the environmental conditions in the sonar room on page 364 • Checking the sonar room for dust and vibrations on page 364...

  • Page 367: Power Supply Unit Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive maintenance procedures Check all cables and connectors, and verify that they are properly connected and secured. If required, take the necessary corrective actions. Power Supply Unit preventive maintenance Observe the following on-board preventive maintenance instructions for the Power Supply Unit. Topics •...
  • Page 368 Simrad SH90 AC mains input Location of Power Supply Unit fuses Fuses Procedure Observe the location of the Power Supply Unit fuses. Power down the sonar system. Replaces fuses as required. When the fuses have been replaced, power up the sonar.

  • Page 369: Hull Unit Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive maintenance procedures Hull Unit preventive maintenance Observe the following on-board preventive maintenance instructions for the Hull Unit. Important The Hull Unit must be under continuous watch as a part of the vessel machinery. Topics • Familiarization and design – Hull unit familiarization and main parts identification on page 368 –...

  • Page 370: Hull Unit Familiarization And Main Parts Identification

    Simrad SH90 Hull unit familiarization and main parts identification Upper limit switch S304 Transducer cable Transducer shaft Lower limit switch S305 Grease nipple (Pressure release plug on rear side) Air bleeding plug Hoisting motor Motor Control Unit Hoisting unit Mounting flange...

  • Page 371: Motor Control Unit Familiarization

    Preventive maintenance procedures Motor Control Unit familiarization Internal 24 Vdc power supply Ethernet connector HOIST STOP REMOTE LOWER P302 S302 Hand crank S303 Mains filter Hull Unit Controller circuit K303 board S301 K302 Fuse for internal power F301 K301 supply Terminal strip for AC E301 mains input...

  • Page 372: Fuses In The Motor Control Unit

    Simrad SH90 Fuses in the Motor Control Unit The Hull Unit is fused with two types of Location of S301, F301 and +24 Vdc fuses. Both located in the Motor Control power supply Unit. • Motor Protecting Switch S301 HOIST...

  • Page 373: Functional Test Of The Hull Unit After Dry Docking

    Preventive maintenance procedures Functional test of the hull unit after dry docking Purpose Location of S302 in the Motor Control Unit This procedure explains how to do a functional check of the hull unit. The test is typically done when the ship has been HOIST STOP REMOTE...

  • Page 374: Resetting The Motor Protecting Switch (S301)

    Simrad SH90 Resetting the Motor Protecting Switch (S301) Purpose Location of S301 in the Motor Control Unit Observe this procedure to reset the Motor Protecting Switch (S301). HOIST STOP REMOTE LOWER To prevent the hoisting motor from overload, the 3-phase voltage for the...

  • Page 375: Cleaning The Transducer Face For Marine Growth

    Preventive maintenance procedures Cleaning the transducer face for marine growth Purpose Location of S301 and S302 in the Motor Control Unit This procedure explains how to clean the transducer for marine growth. HOIST STOP REMOTE LOWER S302 Description The transducer normally needs little attention.

  • Page 376: Inspecting And Replacing The Sacrificial Anodes

    Simrad SH90 Activate the motor protecting switch by pressing the handle to position UP. S301 Set the hoist/lower switch to position HOIST. S302 10 Observe that the transducer is hoisted. The hoisting motor will automatically stop when the transducer shaft reaches the upper limit switch.

  • Page 377: Verifying Correct Air Bleeding

    Preventive maintenance procedures Replacement of sacrificial anodes under the mounting flange Purpose If you need to replace a anode under the mounting flange, observe the following procedure. Related topics • Inspecting the sacrificial anodes under the mounting flange on page 374 •...

  • Page 378: Lubricating The Hull Unit

    Simrad SH90 Lubricating the hull unit Purpose This procedure explains how to lubricate the hull unit. The numbers refer to the lubrication points on the illustration. After the vessel has been in dry dock, use the air bleeding plug (indicated in the illustration) to get the air out of the trunk.

  • Page 379: Hull Unit Operational Procedures

    Hull Unit operational procedures In the event of a failure in the normal Location of S301, S302, K301, K302, L1 hoist/lower functionality controlled and L2 from the SH90 Operating Panel, or for maintenance purposes, the transducer HOIST STOP REMOTE LOWER...

  • Page 380: Preparing The Sonar System For Vessel Docking

    Off, or disconnect the mains power, whenever the vessel is in dry dock. Related topics • Powering off the SH90 on page 72 Procedure Ensure that the transducer shaft is fully retracted. Power off the sonar system. Disconnect the mains power to the Processor Unit.

  • Page 381: Lower The Transducer From The Sonar Room Using Hoist/Lower Switch S302

    Preventive maintenance procedures Lower the transducer from the sonar room using hoist/lower switch S302 Purpose Location of S302 in the Motor Control Unit If both the 3-phase voltage for the hoisting motor and the +24 Vdc from the internal power supply are available (indicators HOIST STOP REMOTE...

  • Page 382: Hoist The Transducer From The Sonar Room Using Hoist/Lower Switch S302

    Simrad SH90 Hoist the transducer from the sonar room using hoist/lower switch S302 Purpose Location of S302 in the Motor Control Unit If both the 3-phase voltage for the hoisting motor and the +24 Vdc from the internal power supply are available (indicators...

  • Page 383: Lowering And Hoisting The Transducer Manually Using The Hand Crank

    Preventive maintenance procedures Lowering and hoisting the transducer manually using the hand crank Purpose Location of S301 in the Motor Control Unit If the normal hoist/lower operation does not work, and the 3-phase voltage for the hoisting motor is unavailable HOIST STOP REMOTE...

  • Page 384: Emergency Lowering And Hoisting Using The K301 And K302

    Simrad SH90 Emergency lowering and hoisting using the K301 and K302 contactors Purpose Location of S301, S302, K301, K302 and If the normal hoist/lower operation does not work, even though the 3–phase voltage for the Motor Control unit is HOIST...

  • Page 385: Basic Sonar Theory

    Basic sonar theory Basic sonar theory This chapter explains some of the basic theory related to settings, error sources and noise conditions. Topics • Parameters on page 384 • Noise and reverberation on page 389 • Layers and deflections on page 392 •...

  • Page 386: Parameters

    The most important interpretation is however left to you, and it may often be difficult to distinguish the echoes and identify the targets. In order to help you with this, the SH90 sonar provides numerous advanced filter and gain functions. You can also tilt the sonar beam vertically in order to achieve an optimum result, and you can use the vertical slice to view “across”...

  • Page 387: What Is Agc

    10 log R 5 log R Keep in mind that the filters in the SH90 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 388: What Is The Pp Filter

    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 SH90 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 389: About Beam Widths

    This will make it easier to distinguish the various echoes, and the reverberation will be reduced. The default setting on the SH90 sonar is . In this transmission mode, the sonar FM Auto will automatically choose the optimal pulse length for the current range.

  • Page 390: About Gain

    Simrad SH90 About Gain You can adjust the gain in many different ways, but the most important is the setting made by the buttons on the Operating Panel and on the menus. Gain Horizontal Vertical If you have too much gain, you will see a sonar picture with too many echoes. This is because the large amplification presents all kind of noise and reverberation that the sonar picks up.

  • Page 391: About Tilt

    Basic sonar theory Related topics • 'RCG' parameter dialog on page 250 About tilt The sonar beam can be tilted vertically in steps of 1 degree, and the chosen tilt is shown on the sonar picture. At 0 degrees tilt you will transmit the sonar beam in parallel with the sea surface, while 60 degrees tilt will direct it almost straight down.

  • Page 392: Cavitation

    Simrad SH90 • Reverberation is caused by natural conditions in the sea: temperature, salinity, sea state and bottom conditions. The most common cause of acoustic noise is the propeller and the cavitation caused by its rotation. Other typical noise sources on board your vessels are winches, refrigerating plants, power generators, pumps and cranes.

  • Page 393: Reverberation

    Basic sonar theory Reverberation Reverberation is generated when the echoes from your sonar transmission are reflected not only by fish and objects in the water, but also from the bottom and the sea surface. (CD015005E) The echoes from the bottom will vary with how uneven the bottom is, what kind of bottom you have under your vessel, (rock, mud, sand etc.), as well as your current tilt setting.

  • Page 394: Layers And Deflections

    Simrad SH90 Read the noise level. The level your read in the button is the current noise in the direction of the cursor. The noise is provided in dB, and the number should be as small as possible. In order to reduce the noise, try to adjust the propeller pitch and the number of revolutions.

  • Page 395: Deflections

    Basic sonar theory Deflections On warm days – especially during summer – the sea surface will be heated by the sun, and the water temperature will gradually decrease with increasing depth. Water temperatures on a warm day (CD015005G) When the temperature decreases (A) closer to the bottom, the sonar beam is deflected down as indicated by the illustration.

  • Page 396: Acoustic Noise

    It is therefore important that we keep this noise level as low as possible in order to obtain long range and dependable interpretation. Even with the advanced noise filtering offered by the SH90, we must address the noise challenge during the planning and preparations for the system installation.

  • Page 397: Self Noise

    Basic sonar theory Noise sources on sonars Electrical noise Analogue noise Digital noise (generators, pumps, in amplifiers in analogue parts refrigerator systems, etc) Signal Amplifier processing Converter Electrical noise from power supplies (CD015904-001) Biological disturbances Interference Cavitation Propeller noise Flow noise Acoustic noise from other hydroacoustic system For active sonar and echo sounder systems, the signal is the echo that we want to know...
  • Page 398 Simrad SH90 Machinery noise The main contributor is usually the main engine on board the vessel. The contribution from auxiliary machinery may, however, be considerable, especially if some of it is in poor shape. The machinery noise can be transmitted to the transducer as a: •...

  • Page 399: Ambient Noise

    Basic sonar theory of the boundary layer. When the flow speed is high, the turbulence can be violent enough to destroy the integrity of the water. Small voids or cavities in the water will occur and this is called cavitation. Boundary layers underneath a vessel Turbulent flow Laminar flow...

  • Page 400: Fishing Gear Noise

    Simrad SH90 Precipitation noise The ambient noise is usually not a limiting factor to the performance of the sonar and echo sounders. In some areas, however, where many vessels are operating together the engine and propeller noise from other vessels might be disturbing. Interference from hydroacoustic instruments located in other vessels may also be a limiting factor.
  • Page 401 Note The information here must be considered as general advice. Each SH90 installation must be handled separately depending on the hull design and the other electrical and mechanical systems installed.
  • Page 402 Use shielded cables with correct grounding is necessary. Separate SH90 cables from other cables with heavy currents or transients. Use a supply voltage without disturbances like transients from the supply itself, or from other equipment fed by the same supply.

  • Page 403: Telegram Formats

    All NMEA, third party and proprietary telegrams available are not described here, only those used by the SH90. If the specifications here differ from the original specifications published by NMEA, the specifications issued by NMEA must be regarded as the correct version.

  • Page 404: Telegrams Received And Sent By The Sh90

    • Target output telegrams on page 405 Course gyro telegrams Note In order to provide its full operational features, the Simrad SH90 must be provided with heading information. The Simrad SH90 software reads an external course gyro through a serial line using the NMEA 0183 standard for reception of heading information.

  • Page 405: Gps Telegrams

    Telegram formats The Simrad SH90 software reads an external speed log through a serial line using the NMEA 0183 standard for reception of the vessel speed. The sonar accepts the following NMEA speed telegrams: → VBW Dual ground and water speed on page 414 →...

  • Page 406: Echo Sounder Telegrams

    The GLL telegram may be received from integrated instruments using the “ii” talker identifier. The Simrad ITI system uses the same talker identifier “ii”, and this has caused some confusion for some of our users. In order to rectify this, the ITI GLL telegram has been inhibited.

  • Page 407: Wind Sensor Telegrams

    Telegram formats Wind sensor telegrams The Simrad SH90 software reads wind data from an external wind sensor through a serial line using the NMEA 0183 standard for reception of wind direction and speed. The sonar accepts the following NMEA wind telegrams: →...

  • Page 408: About The Nmea Telegram Format

    Setup →Trawl System →ITI About the NMEA telegram format The Simrad SH90 can send and receive information to and from several different peripherals. All transmissions take place as telegrams with data sentences. Each telegram has a defined format and length.

  • Page 409: Nmea Telegram Principles

    Telegram formats The NMEA 0183 Interface Standard defines electrical signal requirements, data transmission protocol and time, and specific sentence formats for a 4800 baud serial data bus. Each bus may have only one talker but many listeners. — National Marine Electronics Association For more information about the National Marine Electronics Association and the NMEA 0183 standard, refer to the organization's web site at: •...

  • Page 410: Specification Of Nmea Telegrams

    @ character. The checksum field may then not be in use. Specification of NMEA telegrams All standard NMEA telegrams supported by the SH90 are specified here. The information is extracted from the original NMEA specifications. If additional details about the individual telegram formats are required, see the original source file.

  • Page 411: Dbs Depth Below Surface

    = depth below surface in meters y.y,M = depth below surface in fathoms z.z,F Related topics • Telegrams received and sent by the SH90 on page 402 DBT Depth below transducer This telegram provides the water depth referenced to the transducer. Format $--DBT,x.x,f,y.y,M,z.z,F*hh<CR><LF>...

  • Page 412: Gga Global Positioning System Fix Data

    = offset, in meters, from the transducer = maximum range scale in use Related topics • Telegrams received and sent by the SH90 on page 402 GGA Global positioning system fix data This telegram contains time, position and fix related data from a global positioning system (GPS).

  • Page 413: Gll Geographical Position Latitude/Longitude

    The GLL telegram may be received from integrated instruments using the “ii” talker identifier. The Simrad ITI system uses the same talker identifier “ii”, and this has caused some confusion for some of our users. In order to rectify this, the ITI GLL telegram has been inhibited.

  • Page 414: Hdm Heading, Magnetic

    = magnetic variation, degrees east/west r.r,a Related topics • Telegrams received and sent by the SH90 on page 402 HDM Heading, magnetic This telegram contains vessel heading in degrees magnetic. The telegram is no longer recommended for use in new designs.

  • Page 415: Mwd Wind Direction And Speed

    Telegram formats MWD Wind direction and speed This telegram provides the direction from which the wind blows across the earth's surface, with respect to north, as well as the speed of the wind. Format $--MWD,x.x,T,y.y,M,z.z,N,s.s,M*hh<CR><LF> Format description = talker identifier –...

  • Page 416: Vbw Dual Ground And Water Speed

    (West) r.r,a identifies the bearing. = mode indicator Related topics • Telegrams received and sent by the SH90 on page 402 VBW Dual ground and water speed This telegram contains water referenced and ground referenced speed data. Format $--VBW,x.x,z.z,A,r.r,q.q,A,p.p,A, c.c,A*hh<CR><LF>...

  • Page 417: Vhw Water Speed And Heading

    = speed relative to water, km/hr, resolution 0.1 x.x,K Related topics • Telegrams received and sent by the SH90 on page 402 VTG Course over ground & ground speed This telegram contains the actual course and speed relative to the ground.

  • Page 418: Zda Time And Date

    = month, 01 to 12 (part of UTC) = year (part of UTC) zzzz = local zone hours, 00 to ±13 = local zone minutes, 00 to ±59 Related topics • Telegrams received and sent by the SH90 on page 402 323775/E...

  • Page 419: Proprietary Telegrams And Formats

    Telegram formats Proprietary telegrams and formats These are the proprietary telegrams supported by the SH90. These telegram formats have all been defined by Simrad. The telegrams are listed in alphabetical order. Topics • DBS Depth of trawl below surface on page 417 •...

  • Page 420: Gll Trawl Position

    The GLL telegram may be received from integrated instruments using the “ii” talker identifier. The Simrad ITI system uses the same talker identifier “ii”, and this has caused some confusion for some of our users. In order to rectify this, the ITI GLL telegram has been inhibited.
  • Page 421 Telegram formats Format $PSIMMDS,hh:mm:ss,dd:mm:yy,aaaa,A,llll.lll,a, yyyyy.yyy,a,xxx(+),M,ppp,P,zzz(+),M,vvv.v,N,ttt,D, www(+),A,ddd(+),A*aa<CR><LF> Format description = talker identifier (mandatory) = Simrad talker ID = telegram identifier = coordinated universal time (UTC). hh:mm:ss = date (day, month, year) dd:mm:yy = target identification aaaa The four character identification field contains the target identifier on the format , where X is an integer defining the target number.

  • Page 422: Mtw Water Temperature At The Trawl

    = water temperature, degrees Celcius xx.x,C PSIMP-D PI Sensor data This proprietary Simrad telegram contains the type and configuration of PS and PI sensors used by the external PI catch monitoring system. Note This telegram format is no longer in use. It has been replaced by PSIMP-D1. The description is not complete.

  • Page 423: Psimp-F Pi Sensor Data

    OR of all characters between, but not including, the "$" and "*" characters PSIMP-F PI Sensor data This proprietary Simrad telegram contains the type and configuration of PS and PI sensors used by the external PI catch monitoring system.

  • Page 424: Tds Trawl Door Spread

    = The check sum field consists of a "*" and two hex digits representing the chksum exclusive OR of all characters between, but not including, the "$" and "*" characters. TDS Trawl door spread This proprietary Simrad telegram contains the distance between the two trawl doors. Format @IITDS,x.x,M<CR><LF> Format description...

  • Page 425: Tpp Tracked Target Position Or Marker

    • Note that position telegrams for markers are not be transmitted to the ITI. TPT Trawl position true vessel This proprietary Simrad telegram contains the true bearing and water depth of the trawl sensor, as well as its distance from the vessel.

  • Page 426: Ts2 Trawl Spread 2

    = true bearing to the target. = depth of trawl below the surface. z.z,M TS2 Trawl spread 2 This proprietary Simrad telegram contains the distance between the second of two trawl doors in a dual trawl system. Format @IITS2,x.x,M<CR><LF> Format description...

  • Page 427: Proprietary Third Party Telegrams And Formats

    Proprietary third party telegrams and formats All third party telegram formats supported by the SH90 are specified here. These telegram formats are created by third party organizations, and they are supported by the SH90 to allow for interface to third party systems.
  • Page 428 Simrad SH90 Data sentences Table 2 Furuno CIF, Sentence no. 56: Speed and direction for current layer one Byte # ASCII Comment Data no.56 Current speed x 10 kn Current speed x 1 kn Current speed x 1 kn Current direction x 100 deg...
  • Page 429 Telegram formats Table 3 Furuno CIF, Sentence no. 66: Current Indicator - Derived ship speed & course (cont'd.) Byte # ASCII Comment Ship speed x 1 kn Ship speed x 0,1 kn True course x 100 deg True course x 10 deg True course x 1 deg True course x 0,1 deg Ship heading x 100 deg...

  • Page 430: Kaijo Vdvcd Vector Current Direction

    Simrad SH90 Table 4 Furuno CIF, Sentence no. 76: Depth, speed and direction for each current layer (cont'd.) Byte # ASCII Comment End of sentence Kaijo VDVCD Vector current direction This telegram is provided by the Kaijo range of sea current sensors, and provides sea current and depth.

  • Page 431: Serpe Bsc Buoy Input

    Telegram formats = hours, minutes and seconds hhmmss = latitude llll.ll = north/south = longitude yyyyy.yy = east/west = year, month, day yymmdd = water temperature from 0 to 35.5°C tt.t = echo sounder data a0b0c0d0e0f0g0h0i0 = battery voltage BB.B Serpe BSC Buoy input This telegram is provided by the buoys to provide the geographical location of...
  • Page 432 249 parameter, 248 theory, 385 Automatic mode weak, 249 sonar simulator, 342 about Air bleeding, 375 Automatic Target Track Simrad SH90, 19 Air bleeding plug marker, 211, 281 About external location, 368 Alarm synchronisation, 140 menu button, 218, 297...
  • Page 433 Index Bottom Catch View pop-up Compass zoom, 319 menu, 221 information, 254 Bottom depth CatchView Compass Card, 66 menu button, 343 menu, 228, 323 menu button, 213 Bottom Filter Cavitation Configuration adjust, 85 theory, 390 sensor interfaces, 337 menu button, 201 Changing serial ports, 337 parameter dialog, 252...
  • Page 434 Simrad SH90 interface test, 163 (file), 216, 294 dialog boxes and functions D)GPS speed data Inspect Object, 283 descriptions, 234 interface test, 162 marker, 89 Direction Indicator Data bits (object), 282 menu button, 227 NMEA 0183 standard, 407 sonar images, 93...
  • Page 435 Full Screen delete, 77 using the Motor menu button, 206, 260 familiarization Control Unit, 126, presentation, 190 SH90, 17 Function Familiarization lower the transducer Delete Ruler, 314 Hull Unit, 368 using the Motor Erase echoes, 306 Field...
  • Page 436 Simrad SH90 Operating panel, 188 manual setting, 329 add vessel symbol, 87 Galvanic anodes parameter dialog, 329 adding optional inspection, 374 telegram, 412 functionality, 99, 107 replacement, 374 Heading deviation and adjust AGC, 46, 81 Gear variation adjust Bottom Filter, 85...
  • Page 437 18 track, 97 system interface, 165 information, 17 power off SH90, 34, 72 test course gyro transducer handling, 19 power on SH90, 33, 71 interface, 163 when docking, 18 print sonar images, 94...
  • Page 438 Simrad SH90 ControlPanel, 338 introduction from the sonar room, ExternalSync, 338 SH90, 17 123, 377 Hull Unit, 336 Investigate Lowering range Install Options, 340 marker, 89 transducer, 23 Instrument Position Investigating Lowering transducer Offsets, 339 catch data presentation, 58 using hand crank, 127, 381...
  • Page 439 Index Target, 211, 281 View pop-up, 220 Make same size, 221–222 Markers Warnings, 230 Menu, 207 using, 86 Menu button Message Bar, 218, 297 Master About, 218, 297 Minute Marker, 214 External Acknowledge Mode, 199, 202, 204, Synchronisation, 276 (message), 230–233, 325 206, 208, 211, 213 Master mode AGC, 200, 203, 205...
  • Page 440 Simrad SH90 Track History, 214 Dual 2, 179 Multiple frequency Track window, 209 menu button, 199, 202, function, 26 TRU On/Off, 218, 297 204, 206, 208, 211, 213 selection, 27 TRU Temp, 217, 296 Mode Buttons, 265 Mute button True Range, 213...
  • Page 441 Index menu button, 201 On Error Select button, 190 off, 251 Message Bar, 298 serial port, 338 parameter dialog, 251 On operational alarms Target marker button, 185 strong, 251 Message Bar, 299 Target track button, 193 weak, 251 On system alarms Trackball, 190 None Message Bar, 298...
  • Page 442 Simrad SH90 Own speed RCG, 250 print, 94 menu button, 343 Recall, 291 recall, 91 Ownship Data Recall Mode, 292 rename, 93 Scientific Output, 277 School Data, 271 store, 90 Scientific Output, 277 Ping-to-ping filter, 28 Set New Display Centre, 305...
  • Page 443 237 cleaning the transducer, 373 track, 97 True motion, 175 clock synchronization, 144 power off SH90, 34, 72 True motion/Vertical, 176 close sonar program, 102 power on SH90, 33, 71 Presentation modes, 168 copy sonar images to print sonar images, 94...
  • Page 444 Simrad SH90 secondary Operating use the trawl symbol, 87 menu button, 228 Panel cables, 152 vertical parameter dialog, 324 select and specify input search program, 96 Range button telegrams, 134 when docking the vessel, Operating Panel, 189 select gain, 44, 80...
  • Page 445 Processor Unit, 109 Operating Panel, 151 Setup procedures Reverberation Secondary Operating Panel peripheral interfaces, 129 theory, 390–391 cable procedure, 152 SH90 Reverberation Controlled set-up procedure, 154 basic information, 19 Gain, 28 Seine circle familiarization, 17 adjust, 47, 82 gear symbol, 186...
  • Page 446 Simrad SH90 Simrad PI32 print, 94 Stabilization interface test, 165 recall, 91 system, 27 Simrad PI44 rename, 93 Stabilizer interface test, 165 store, 90 button description, 273 Simrad PI50 Sonar options menu button, 209 interface test, 165 installation, 340 Standard...
  • Page 447 Index setup, 139 TDS, 422 slave mode, 141 telegram, 422 TFI, 422 Synchronization Telegram TPC, 422 master mode, 141 BSC Buoy input, 429 TPP, 423 sequences, 142 CIF, 425 TPT, 423 serial port, 338 Course over ground and TS2, 424 Synchronize Ground speed, 415 Vector current direction, 428...
  • Page 448 Simrad SH90 course gyro interface, 163 Time and date handling, 19 (D)GPS course data telegram, 416 hoisting using the Motor interface, 163 Time synchronization Control Unit, 126, 380 D)GPS speed data Installation menu, 339 lifting, 19 interface, 162 Time Variable Gain, 29...
  • Page 449 Index On/Off dialog, 299 User settings specify, 339 TRU On/Off procedures, 74 Vessel speed dialog, 299 Utility manual setting, 330 menu button, 218, 297 open Object Inspector maximum, 23 TRU Temp (sonar), 136 Vessel symbol menu button, 217, 296 add, 87 True motion Vessel width presentation mode, 175...
  • Page 450 Simrad SH90 tilt, 389 menu button, 227 TVG, 384 parameter dialog, 319 When in dry dock preventive maintenance, 362 Whenever required preventive maintenance, 362 Wide Beam, 245 Width Edit Gear (Trawl), 332 Fish Alarm, 278 Width of vessel specify, 339...
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