History...................................4 Copyright..................................7 Disclaimer..................................7 Introduction and Presentation............8 Introduction................................8 Safety Guidelines..............................9 Description.................................10 M3 System Overall Architecture......................10 Equipment List............................. 11 Technical Specifications...........................12 Installation Steps..............................13 Computer Configuration..............14 Configuring Mac Mini Settings......................... 14 Setting Up the Mac............................14 Disabling Automatic Updates........................ 14 Disabling Sleeping Mode.........................
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Contents | iii Configuring Computer Network......................39 Configuring Virtual Machine Network....................41 Changing the IP Address of the Virtual Machine..................46 Upgrading from M3 to M5 System.........................48 Updating the Receiver Firmware........................49 Installing Hydrophones............................52 List of Marport Hydrophones....................... 52 Connecting the Hydrophone to the Receiver..................54 Adding Temperature Data from the Hydrophones to the System..........
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Legal Legal History 05/10/17 First release New topics: • Additional hydrophone cabling procedures Improved topics: • Installing ShipModul Multiplexer : now includes cabling and detection procedures for different network setups. 07/12/17 • Active Wideband Hydrophone : now includes configurations for second generation of pre-amplifiers.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Legal New topics: • Exporting/Importing the Receiver Configuration page 58 • Estimating the Efficiency of Hydrophones on page 65: how to use the page Messages to check the efficiency of the hydrophones. Improved topics: 07/06/18 •...
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Legal Hydrophone cabling procedures have been removed from the system documentation. You can find them in the Hydrophone Installation Manual. New topic: • New Mac mini 2018 is documented. • Changing the IP Address of the Virtual Machine...
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• There are 1 NMEA and 2 NTC entries to receive hydrophones' temperature data. You can upgrade the M3 system to an M5 system to be able to add more standard (up to 100 PRP sensors) and high-definition sensors (up to 10).
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Introduction and Presentation Safety Guidelines Important: To ensure proper and safe use of this equipment, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Product installation and use Install and use this product in accordance with this user manual. Incorrect use of the product may cause damage to the components or void the warranty.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Introduction and Presentation Equipment List Below are the hardware and software required to install a M3 system. Box 1 and 2 contain the minimum hardware needed to install the system. Box 1: Receiver (M3REC/M5REC) •...
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Introduction and Presentation Software Software Application Name Definition Marport validated MacOS Operating system on computer VMware Fusion Virtual machine software, necessary to run processor virtual machine. Scala/Scala2 Marport software application collecting, processing, storing and displaying data received from sensors, sounders and other connected devices.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Introduction and Presentation Installation Steps Click an installation step to jump directly to the corresponding section. | 13...
Procedure 1. A setup assistant appears when switching on the computer for the first time. Follow the instructions. 2. From Create a Computer Account, you can use marport for full name, account name and password. Disabling Automatic Updates You need to disable automatic updates because some applications installed on the computer may not be compatible with the latest versions of OS.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration a) Click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Software Update. b) Clear Automatically keep my Mac up to date. c) Click Advanced and clear Check for updates. Disabling Sleeping Mode You need to change Energy Saver settings.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration 4. Some versions of Mac OS may also have the option Start up automatically after a power failure: select it. Changing Security & Privacy Settings You need to change the security and privacy settings to be able to open applications you downloaded.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration 5. If the computer uses macOS Sierra or Mojave, Anywhere option is not be displayed by default. To display Anywhere: a) From the top right corner of the screen, click the magnifying glass and type Terminal.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration 6. If the computeris under macOS Mojave, click Privacy > Accessibility and add Scala/Scala2, TeamViewer and VMware Fusion to the list of apps that can control the computer. Select the check boxes.
Documents or Downloads folders whenever you start these software and this will block the automatic opening of Scala/Scala2. Changing Desktop Wallpaper and Screen Saver You need to disable the screen saver and put a Marport wallpaper. Procedure 1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu >...
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration 3. Click the tab Desktop. Click Folders, then the add icon from the bottom left corner. 4. Select the Downloads folder and click Choose. 5. Select Marport wallpaper in the Downloads folder (See Downloading Software Applications page 23 to know where to find Marport wallpaper).
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration Adding a Virtual Keyboard If you do not have a keyboard, you can add a virtual keyboard to the screen and type words using the mouse. Procedure 1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu >...
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration 4. From the top right corner of the screen, click the little flag corresponding to the keyboard language preferences, then select Show Keyboard Viewer. Results A virtual keyboard is displayed on the screen. You can change its size by dragging its corners.
Specific applications are required to correctly run the system. Downloading Software Applications Some software applications required to configure and use the M3 system are already installed on the computer. Marport offices need to download from a Marport FTP server and from the DealerWeb additional applications. About this task Marport offices only.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration c) Guidance can be found on VMware Fusion website: https://kb.vmware.com/s/ article/2006975. 4. To download Scala/Scala2: a) From Mozilla Firefox web browser, go to the DealerWeb page: https://dealerweb.marport.fr/ Default.aspx. b) Click Display Software > Scala.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration Note: If not using a Marport supplied Mac or if there is no sticker, please buy a Fusion PRO license. 3. If the following window appears, click Cancel. VMware Fusion is installed on the computer.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration 6. From the setting window, click Sartup Disk and select the hard disk of the computer. This allows VMware Fusion to start faster. | 26...
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration Installing Mozilla Firefox About this task Important: Compatible versions with the system: versions 22 to 51. Procedure 1. Double-click Firefox *.dmg file to install it. 2. When the following window appears, drag Firefox icon as indicated.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration Installing Java Java installation file is already on the computer. You need to install Java and change some configuration settings. About this task Important: The Java version that is on the computer allows you to correctly run the system control panel from Firefox.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration 4. Follow the installation steps. 5. From the installation window that appears, drag Scala/Scala2 icon to the Applications icon. 6. Do the same for Scala Replay/ScalaReplay2 icon. The applications are added to the Launchpad 7.
TeamViewer installation file is already on the computer. You need to install it. About this task The version of TeamViewer that is on the computer allows Marport technicians to remotely connect to this computer. The computer itself cannot connect to other computers.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration Automatically Opening Scala/Scala2 and VMware Fusion at Start Up You need to configure the computer so that Scala/Scala2 and VMware Fusion automatically opens when the computer is switched on. Procedure 1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu >...
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration Troubleshooting: If VMware window appears on the screen despite the box being selected, clear the Hide check box, then select it again. | 32...
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration Installing the Receiver Firmware in the Virtual Machine You need to install the receiver firmware (M3 Processor) in the virtual machine to run the system. Before you begin VMware Fusion software is installed.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Computer Configuration Sharing System Information Marport offices only: You need to share details about the system so that Marport can keep record of systems installed. Procedure 1. Go the the DealerWeb web page: https://dealerweb.marport.fr/Default.aspx.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation Installation Read this section to learn how to connect and configure the equipment of the M3 system. Installing the System Marport technicians or dealers need to connect the different components of the system.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation M3 Receiver Cabling Connect the M3 receiver according to the following cabling. Cable Connected to Marport junction box extension Junction box cable 2 Ethernet cable PoE injector in Mac mini mounting bracket (OSU power...
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation Mac Mini Cabling Connect the Mac Mini according to the following cabling. Mac mini 2014 Cable Connected to Power cable 100-240V AC power supply* 2 Ethernet cable PoE injector in mounting bracket (computer slot)
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation ‡ The Ethernet cable can be connected directly to an internet access if you have no NMEA multiplexer, or directly to the NMEA multiplexer if no internet access. Using an Ethernet switch is only useful if you need to connect to both the NMEA multiplexer and the internet.
To know how to install the Ethernet connector to the new cable, refer to the assembly instructions included with the Ethernet connector kit. Configuring Networks This procedure applies only to technicians from Marport offices. Marport technicians need to configure the Ethernet networks so that the Mx and computer communicate with each other. Configuring Computer Network Procedure 1.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation 3. If not, to change the order click the tooth wheel icon at the bottom of the list and select Set Service Order. Important: The order of the networks is important. If Apple USB Ethernet Adapter is not first in the list, the computer will not connect to the internet.
Changing the IP Address of the Virtual Machine on page 46 . 6. In the network list, click Ethernet. This network is the one connected to the M3 receiver. a) Click Configure IPv4 menu and select Manually. b) Enter 192.168.44.100 in IP Address , and 192.168.44.1 in Router.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation f) Click Apply. 3. Click the tool icon in the M3-Processor window. 4. Click Network Adapter in M3-Processor Settings. 5. Select the virtual network you created: vmnet2. | 42...
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6. Check that there is a green LED next to the network name and that the IP address is 192.168.10.0. 7. Close the window. 8. Click the tool icon in the M3-Processor window. 9. Click Network Adapter 2 in M3-Processor Settings. 10. Select Ethernet.
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Machine > Restart. 14. Check the Processors & Memory settings of the virtual machine: a) Click the tool icon in the M3-Processor window b) Click Processors & Memory. c) Check Processors number and Memory space. There needs to be 2 processors.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation 19. In the M3-Processor window, check that the you see the prompt marport: login: (you do not need to enter anything) Note: The prompt ending by failed does not impact the functioning, you can ignore it.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation Changing the IP Address of the Virtual Machine You have to change the IP address of the virtual machine if the Mac computer uses another network on the vessel (WiFi, wired) that has the same subnet.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation Click Results The receiver reboots. The IP address has been changed: What to do next Change the IP address of the virtual network into 192.168.11.0. See Configuring Networks on page | 47...
The message on the top of the page indicates the number of PRP (50) and NBTE (10) sensors that can be added to the system and if a TE SC sensor can be added. The M3 system is now an M5 system.
About this task When you install an M3 system for the first time, the default version of the receiver firmware (Mx processor application) installed in the virtual machine needs to be updated with the latest version. Important: It is necessary to update the receiver firmware because latest versions fix issues and add new functionalities to the system.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation The receiver information page is displayed. 8. Click > Advanced, then > Manage. On the Manage Receiver page you can see: • Information about the receiver, such as the version of the application firmware and its IP address.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation The firmware file is added to the list. Click the firmware name, then click to upload the firmware into the receiver. 11. Wait for the receiver to reboot. 12. Go back to the receiver page, then to the firmware list, and check that the firmware has been correctly uploaded.
You need to connect hydrophones to the system. Note: For more information about Marport hydrophones, please refer to Hydrophone Installation Manual. List of Marport Hydrophones These are technical specifications for hydrophones currently sold by Marport. For information about obsolete hydrophones, please contact Marport support. Typical Product...
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation Typical Product Bandwidth Name Use case current Cable* reference (3 dB) consumption NC-1-07 Active hydrophone 41-44 KHz 4-6 mA Green • Vessel with normal (integrated level of noise (below preamplifier) -100 dBV).
Note: H3 hydrophone input allows to receive water temperature from an NMEA connection (Scanmar hydrophone or NMEA converter junction box). If you connect a Marport hydrophone to H3 without NMEA converter, you will not have temperature data from the hydrophone.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation Adding Temperature Data from the Hydrophones to the System You can add the hydrophone to the receiver as a sensor in order to display in Scala/Scala2 the temperature of the water surface.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation Understanding Receiver LEDs LEDs on the receiver are useful to know if the receiver is connected to the computer and what types of hydrophones are connected to the receiver. Boot sequence When the receiver restarts, the hydrophone and PoE LEDs light up according to a specific sequence.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Installation • No light: no configured hydrophone | 57...
3. To export the configuration you made for the receiver, and save it as an MxF file: a) Click > Mx to File. b) Select the destination folder. By default, the file is saved in Documents/Marport/Mosa2. The file is saved on the computer. 4. To import an existing configuration file (MxF) into this receiver: a) Click >...
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance Servicing and Maintenance Read this section for troubleshooting and maintenance information. Interference Check You can check if there is noise interfering with the reception of signals. Spectrum Analyzer Display The following picture explains the main parts of the spectrum analyzer page on Scala/Scala2.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance Checking Noise Interference You can use the spectrum analyzer to check the noise level of the hydrophones and check for interference. About this task Spectrum Analyzer Display on page 59 for details about the spectrum analyzer display.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance 6. To see the maximum, mean and real time measures of noise level at a specific frequency, select Marker on the left side of the screen and move the mouse over the graph.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance 5. The spectrum analyzer is displayed. You can display up to 6 spectrum analyzers at the same time. Below is an example of a page with two spectrum analyzers. The FFT plot shows three levels of noise in dBV: 1.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance • RealTime: the latest highest level of noise (dBV) recorded and its frequency. • Max: the highest level of noise recorded since the beginning of the spectrum and its frequency.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance 13. Right-click the spectrum analyzer and click Hide FFT to hide the FFT plot. 14. Right-click the IP address of the receiver in the status bar and click Stop Spectrum.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance Estimating the Efficiency of Hydrophones You can use the page Messages to check the efficiency of the hydrophones. Noise (dBv) You will have better performance with the following levels: • Active wideband hydrophone with high/low gain: below -100 dBV •...
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance Autoswitch • DIFFUSE: Hydrophone chosen by the autoswitch. The chosen selection hydrophone is the one having the higher SNR and least variation of data. Received data are used in Scala/Scala2.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance Or you have the following error message: The computer cannot connect to the receiver. There might be an issue with the network or the virtual machine. 1. Check connections and refresh the page.
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You should receive answers from the M3 receiver. • If the M3 is answering "unreachable", it means you have no Ethernet connection. • If the M3 is answering correctly, the issue comes from the Ethernet network adapter 2 of the virtual machine. Follow the next steps.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance Receiver page is empty You do not receive sensor data anymore on Scala/Scala2, and the receiver page looks like one of the image below: | 69...
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance The virtual machine (VMware Fusion) is off. 1. Restart your computer. 2. When the computer is on, from the Dock, click VMware Fusion icon and check that there are command lines in the M3-Processor window.
Note: The prompt ending by failed does not impact the correct functioning, you can ignore it. 3. Click to hide it. M3-Processor virtual machine must always be active, never close this window. 4. Check that you see the receiver page and data in Scala/Scala2.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance There is a communication issue between the M3-Processor and the receiver. 1. From the left side of the receiver page, click Hydrophones. 2. Click Rx/Tx menu and re-select the correct hydrophone configuration (even if it is already selected).
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance No Internet Access You cannot connect to the internet or see the system control panel page on Firefox web browser. The order of the computer networks is wrong. 1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu >...
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance You need to change the Security & Privacy preferences so that VMware Fusion can run on the computer. Read Changing Security & Privacy Settings on page 16. The following VMware Fusion message appears when adding a new USB key: This message is due to the virtual machine (VMware Fusion) installed on the computer.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance • When the following window appears, click Later: • When the following window appears, select I accept the risk and want to run this application and click Run. The application is now displayed properly.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance I cannot click on some items in the system web page When you open the system web page on Firefox web browser, you cannot click on items such as Start Spectrum or Open Import/Export Application in the Settings part of the page.
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• sudo rm -fr /Library/PreferencePanes/JavaControlPanel.prefPane • sudo rm -fr ~/Library/Application\ Support/Oracle/Java 4. Now, you need to install Java version 7. Download the software installer jre-7u71-macosx- x64.dmg from Marport FTP server. To know how to connect to the FTP, see Downloading Software Applications on page 23.
2. In Applications folder, right-click Firefox and click Move to Trash. 3. Now, you need to install a compatible version of Firefox. Download the software installer Firefox 34.0.5.dmg from Marport FTP server. To know how to connect to the FTP, see Downloading Software Applications on page 23.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance You need to switch off Sonihull™ system while fishing. | 79...
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance Giving Remote Access to the Computer If you have an issue with the system, you may need to give remote access to the computer to the support team with TeamViewer application.
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Servicing and Maintenance Support Contact You can contact your local dealer if you need maintenance on your Marport products. You can also ask us at the following contact details: FRANCE ICELAND Marport France SAS Marport EHF 8, rue Maurice Le Léon...
M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Appendix Appendix Frequency Plan When the system is installed, you can add sensors to it. It is important to carefully plan the setup of your sensors before adding them to the system. You can create a table with a list of frequencies and complete it when you add sensors.
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Appendix Frequencies and intervals The diagrams below show the bandwidth of the different types of Marport sensors and intervals you must respect when adding other sensors. Figure 1: PRP sensors (e.g. Catch sensor, Trawl Speed, Spread sensor...) Example: If the frequency of the sensor is 40kHz, there should be no sensors between 39.9-40kHz...
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M3 & M5 Systems | V7 | Appendix Examples of frequency allocations • We recommend to allocate frequencies between 34 and 56 kHz for wideband hydrophones and between 41 kHz and 44 kHz for narrowband hydrophones. • Echosounders are usually placed around 38 kHz, make sure to allow enough distance with them.
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