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Corporation. ® Kevlar is a registered trademark of the DuPont Company. ® CARIS is a registered trademark of CARIS. ® HYPACK is a registered trademark of HYPACK, Inc. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
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WARNING Klein Marine Systems recommends all troubleshooting be done by a trained technician. Some circuits in the HydroChart 3500 Sonar System have voltages as high as 1500 volts. Failure to observe these warnings could result in injuries to personnel. CAUTION...
Sonar System Warranty What Is Covered LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the conditions set forth below, equipment sold by Seller is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship, and Seller will repair or exchange any parts proven to be malfunctioning under normal use for one year (12 months) from the date of Delivery as follows: a) SONAR and other associated manufactured products, with the following exceptions:...
Repairs and replacements under warranty have the same warranty as the original product for the remaining balance of the warranty period for the original product existing prior to notice of the warranty claim. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
Any failure to meet the foregoing conditions of warranty will automatically void this limited warranty. This warranty gives Buyer specific legal rights, and Buyer may also have other rights, which vary from State to State, Province to Province or Country to Country. DISPUTES Seller and Buyer agree that all disputes in any way relating to, arising under, connected with, or incident to this agreement, and over which the federal courts have subject matter jurisdiction, shall be litigated, if at all, exclusively in the...
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BATHYMETRIC PROCESSING ATTRIBUTION: Bathymetric processing derived from DGA/GESMA publication in IEEE OCEAN'S 05 Europe Conference Proceedings: "Bathymetric Sidescan Sonar: a System Dedicated to Rapid Environment assessment, ref: 10.1109/OCEANSE.2005.1511695. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software or accompanying documentation (or any copies thereof) or any products utilizing the Software or such documentation in violation of any applicable laws or regulations of the United States or the country in which you obtained them.
Chapter 4: Maintenance. Provides instructions for maintaining the HydroChart 3500 Sonar System on a daily, a weekly and a long term basis. Chapter 5: Technical Description. Provides an overall description of the HydroChart 3500 Sonar System electronics to assist in troubleshooting, repair or adding optional equipment.
Appendix D: Bathy Systems Calibration Procedure. Provides a procedure on how to calibrate a bathy system to align the phase differences among the bathy channels after replacing one or more components in the bathy channel path. Appendix E: Outline Drawings. Provides outline drawings for reference purposes only.
CHAPTER 1: O VERVIEW The HydroChart 3500 Sonar System is a lightweight, compact, one person deployable shallow water hydrographic survey system which makes use of Klein Marine Systems proprietary wideband "chirp" technology to simultaneously collect IHO (International Hydrographic Organization) quality bathymetry and co- registered, geo-referenced, high resolution side scan sonar data.
CHAPTER 1 Overview 455-kHz Operation The HydroChart 3500 Sonar System operates at 455 kHz which provides excellent detection of medium to large targets at ranges exceeding 175 meters per side for a total swath of 350 meters. Bathymetry coverage is up to 12 times the altitude, and all acquired data supports the IHO S-44 Special Order Standard for Hydrographic Surveys.
TIU and an underwater connector with a locking collar at the other end for connecting to the jumper cable on the Sonar Head Unit. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
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PECIFICATIONS This chapter includes the physical and performance specifications for the HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Sonar Head Unit, TIU and deck cable. The Sonar Head Unit connects to the TIU using the deck cable. NOTE These specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual performance may also vary depending on the environmental and operating conditions.
The optional sound velocity sensor is an AML Oceanographic Micro•X. Range: 1375–1625 m/s ±0.05 m/s Accuracy: Up to 25 Hz Sample rate: RS-232 at 9600 baud Serial interface: 8–26 VDC Power: HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
Topside Interconnect Unit Topside Interconnect Unit 25.4 cm (10.0 in.) long Size: 20.3 cm (8.0 in.) wide 11.4 cm (4.5 in.) high 1.5 kg (3.2 lb) Weight: 120 or 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz; or 24 VDC Power: Ethernet 100Base-T Sonar Head Unit/PC interface: RS-232, NMEA 0183 Navigation input: 1PPS from a navigation device or...
CHAPTER 3: S ETUP AND The HydroChart 3500 Sonar System is designed to be easily set up and deployed. This chapter provides instructions on how to unpack the system components, set them up, and turn on and test the system. Descriptions of all the connectors and the power on/off control and indicator on the TIU are also included.
Figure 3-1: Power Connection Requirements The HydroChart 3500 Sonar System requires 120 or 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz power to operate. A 24 VDC power source can also be used to power the system. The system is designed to protect against over and under voltage and transient spikes.
Installing the Sonar Head Unit Installing the Sonar Head Unit When installing the Sonar Head Unit, lightly grease the pins of the jumper cable connector with silicone grease before connecting the deck cable to it. Silicone grease serves an important lubricating and corrosion protection function. Use a high quality, nonconducting grease such as Dow Corning DC-4.
TIU power cable is disconnected from the power source. Failure to follow this practice may result in personal injury or damage to the Sonar Head Unit or to the TIU electronics, or to both. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
Secure the deck cable to the Sonar Head Unit using tie-wraps. Installing the Motion Reference Unit The HydroChart 3500 Sonar System optionally includes the Klein Marine Systems KMS-02 Motion Reference Sensor which is factory installed inside the electronics bottle. The system is also capable of interfacing with several other industry- standard motion reference systems.
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Connect the AC power cord to the 120/240VAC connector of the TIU and to a 120 or 240 VAC, 50–60Hz power source, or connect the DC power cord to the 24VDC connector and to a 24 VDC power source. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
T/F Connector Pinouts Table 3-2: Table 3-5: Connector Pinouts FUNCTION FUNCTION +30 VDC Return +30 VDC 1PPS LED Trigger NAV TxD NAV RxD Table 3-3: LAN Rx- Connector Pinouts LAN Rx+ FUNCTION LAN Tx- LAN Tx+ +30 VDC +30 VDC Return Table 3-6: 1PPS Connector Pinouts FUNCTION...
Activating the System and Performing the Predeployment Tests The HydroChart 3500 Sonar System should be activated and a few predeployment tests should be performed before starting an actual survey. Before activating the system, however, SonarPro should be installed on the PC. For instructions on how to install and run SonarPro, refer to the "SonarPro User Manual."...
Enable Low Freq. Transmit and then click Click the button on the Real-Time tool bar in the Sonar Viewer Play window. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
3-11 Bathymetric System Calibration and Patch Test Verify that the Sonar Head Unit is transmitting by viewing the output pulse in the Scan window. Also check that navigation data are being displayed in the Information window. Perform a rub test on the port and starboard transducers to confirm that the receivers are operating properly.
10–20 degrees, for 200–300 meters. It may be possible to use a channel feature instead of a long sloping bottom. Speed for the test should be equal for both lines. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
3-13 Bathymetric System Calibration and Patch Test 3.10.5 Yaw Bias Test For the yaw bias test the objective is to determine azimuth offset error between the motion reference unit and the sonar arrays. For this test it is recommended that the survey vessel run two pairs of adjacent lines on reciprocal headings over a flat bottom with a prominent bathymetric feature, such as the edge of a ship channel.
CHAPTER 4: M AINTENANCE This chapter provides instructions for maintaining the HydroChart 3500 Sonar System on a daily, a weekly and a long term basis. In addition, instructions are provided for disassembling and reassembling the Sonar Head Unit. Daily Maintenance Checklist Perform the following maintenance steps at the end of each day’s operation:...
M6 x 16 mm Phillips head from the Top of the Forward and Aft Fairings screws that secure the top of the forward and aft fairings to the frame. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
Disassembling and Reassembling the Sonar Head Unit Turn the Sonar Head Unit on its side and remove the six M6 x 16 mm Phillips head screws that secure the bottom of the forward and aft fairings and the skid plate to the frame. Skid plate Removing the Phillips Head Screws Figure 4-2:...
Jumper cable is installed. RX PORT transducer cable TX PORT transducer cable RX STBD transducer cable Cables Disconnected from Sonar Figure 4-5: Electronics Housing HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
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Disassembling and Reassembling the Sonar Head Unit If it is required to remove the transducer arrays, use the 4-mm hex key to Socket head remove the four M5 x 20 cap screws (4) mm socket head cap screws and rubber washers that secure each of them to the frame.
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O-ring surface inside the housing. Lay the sonar electronics on a clean, flat, dry surface. Figure 4-9: Pulling the Sonar Electronics Chassis out of the Sonar Electronics Housing HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
Disassembling and Reassembling the Sonar Head Unit 4.3.2 Reassembling the Sonar Head Unit To reassemble the Sonar Head Unit: 1. If the sonar electronics chassis was removed, verify that the O-ring on the connector end cap is clean and free of dirt or scratches. Also use a lint-free cloth or paper towel to clean the O-ring surface inside the housing and apply a light coat of silicone grease to this surface.
Loosely attach the forward and aft fairings using all eighteen of the M6 x 16 mm Phillips head screws and then tighten the screws securely. The fully assembled Sonar Head Unit shown in Figure 4-12. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
Removing and Installing the Optional Sound Velocity Sensor Sonar Head Unit Fully Assembled Figure 4-12: Removing and Installing the Optional Sound Velocity Sensor Should it be required to replace the optional sound velocity sensor, it can be accessed from under the sonar head after removing the forward fairing. The following tools are recommended: •...
Sound velocity sensor Adapter Sleeve Removing the Sound Velocity Figure 4-14: Sensor and its Adapter Sleeve HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
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4-11 Removing and Installing the Optional Sound Velocity Sensor Disconnect the sound velocity sensor cable from the S/V connector on the electronics housing connector end cap. S/V connector Disconnecting the Sound Velocity Figure 4-15: Sensor Cable from the S/V Connector on the Electronics Housing End Cap Remove the sound velocity sensor from its adapter...
4-13 Removing and Installing the Optional Compass Removing and Installing the Optional Compass Should it be required to replace or to recalibrate the optional compass, it can be accessed by removing the forward and aft fairings. The following tools are recommended: •...
CHAPTER 5: T ECHNICAL ESCRIPTION This chapter provides an overview of the functional components and signal flows of the TIU and the Sonar Head Unit using block diagrams, wiring diagrams and descriptions of the connections and circuit board functions. This information can be useful for troubleshooting, making repairs and adding optional equipment.
CDI board. The Transmitter board is powered with 30 VDC from the CDI board. It also uses the 30 VDC to generate the high voltage required to drive the transducer arrays. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
Sonar Head Unit The Receiver board includes eight broad band, low power Receiver board. differential input receivers which input and amplify the sonar signals from preamplifiers in the transducer arrays. The amplified signals are output to a high speed 16-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), one for each receiver, and the digitized sonar data are processed, downsampled and output to the CDI board in accordance with command and control and clock signals from the CDI board.
ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter includes a few troubleshooting recommendations that should be followed if operational problems occur with the HydroChart 3500 Sonar System. Topside Interconnect Unit Troubleshooting If when turning on the TIU, the power/transmit indicator does not illuminate, or in about 45 seconds, begin flashing, turn off the TIU, and then do the following: Turn off the TIU and disconnect the AC or the DC power cable.
Turn on the TIU and check the power/transmit indicator. If it still does not operate properly, contact Klein Marine Systems, Inc. at (603) 893-6131 or your KMS sales representative. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
Sonar Head Unit Troubleshooting Sonar Head Unit Troubleshooting If after performing both the TIU troubleshooting procedure and the deck cable troubleshooting procedure described above, the green indicator in the power switch still does not illuminate, or after about one minute, begin flashing, contact Klein Marine Systems, Inc.
NCERTAINTY ODEL Data acquired by the HydroChart 3500 Sonar System can be post processed using the Klein Batch Processing GUI (graphical user’s interface) to compute both the sonar and bathymetry solutions and store the data in either Klein Marine Systems SDF format or in an industry standard format, such as XYZ or GSF.
APPENDIX A Sonar Uncertainty Model Klein Batch Processing GUI Dialog Box—Batch Processing Figure A-1: Selections Klein Batch Processing GUI Dialog Box—XYZ File Selections Figure A-2: HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
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APPENDIX B: C ONFIGURING AND PDATING ONAR The Sonar Head Unit is configured at the factory. However, should changes be required, configuring and updating the Sonar Head Unit can be performed using Linux Updater. This program is automatically installed when installing SonarPro 12.1 and can be used to query or change the Sonar Head Unit IP address, edit the startup file of the Sonar Head Unit, or download and install software updates to the Sonar Head Unit.
9. Enter the new address in the Enter New IP Address text box, and then click Set TPU IP Address A window opens confirming the change: 10. When starting SonarPro, use the new IP address. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
Editing the Sonar Head Unit Startup File B.2 Editing the Sonar Head Unit Startup File The startup file for the Sonar Head Unit is startupCdi3000.ini. To edit the startup file: Connect the system components as described in “Connecting the System Components”...
192.168.0.81. The address will already be displayed if it was queried or changed as described in “Querying or Changing the Sonar Head Unit IP Address” on page B-1. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
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Updating the Sonar Head Unit Software 6. Click Update TPU Software . An dialog box opens that enables file selection. 7. Select and open the update file to download and install. The file is downloaded to the Sonar Head Unit and installed, and the Sonar Head Unit software restarts.
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APPENDIX C: C OMPASS ALIBRATION Although calibration of the OceanServer OS5000 Series Digital Compass is performed at the Klein Marine Systems, Inc. factory, it may be desirable to calibrate the compass to account for the differing magnetic fields in other parts of the world.
To perform the compass calibration: Turn on the laptop PC and start the OS5000 Windows Compass Demo Program. 2. Click Configure . The Setup dialog box opens as shown in Figure C-2. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
Performing the Compass Calibration Setup Dialog Box Figure C-2: 3. Select the input port from the Input Port drop-down list box. 4. Select 19200 from the Baud Rate drop-down list box, and then click OK . 5. Click Program . The Program dialog box opens as shown in Figure C-3.
".." as shown in Figure C-6, and then press the Space bar to stop the calibration. 15. Disconnect the 5-pin bulkhead connector and remount the compass to the frame. 16. Reconnect the 5-pin bulkhead connector. HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
• Align the towfish west, and then press the Space bar. 19. Exit from the OS5000 Windows Compass Demo Program. Program Dialog Box—Soft Iron Calibration Selected Figure C-7: HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
ATA FOR ATHYMETRY ALIBRATION The HydroChart 3500 Sonar System should be calibrated for its electronic and transducer channel phase mismatch so that the phase offsets can be compensated for in the bathymetry processing. The calibration processing is conducted by Klein Marine Systems using side scan data collected over a nearly flat sea floor.
APPENDIX D Collecting Data for Bathymetry Calibration Sonar Head Unit 2 m below surface 10 m Turning area 50 m Turning area 50 m 150 m Data Collection Track and Water Depth Figure D-2: HydroChart 3500 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210087, Rev. 03...
Listed in Table E-1 are the outline drawings included in this appendix. They are provided for reference purposes only. List of Drawings Table E-1: DRAWING TITLE Outline Drawing, Subsea Unit, Hydrochart 3500 14605417 Outline Drawing, Electronics Bottle, Hydrochart 3500 14605420 Outline Drawing, Transducers, Hydrochart 3500 14605418...
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