the SAL R1a Technical Specification to be used as a fact and reference chapter and the Basic System Information which we highly recommend to read before starting any work with the SAL R1a speed log 3 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
9. Keep victim’s head back as far as possible at all times. Have someone else send for a doctor. Keep patient warm and loosen his clothing Do not give liquids until the patient is conscious 4 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
The bottom unit shall be unpacked and mounted at the place of installation. It should not be transported assembled. The Transducer and particularly the sensor surface must be handled with care. Under any circumstances, do not cut or alter the length of cable! 5 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
Serial input: IEC 61162-1 / NMEA0183 (used for remote user interface) Service connection: 9-pole female D-sub serial data connector (RS 232, for additional PC based user interface and software upgrade) 6 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
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Environmental: IEC 60945, exposed class Colour: House, black Front, background: Satin black (NCS 9000-N) Operating temperature: -25°C to +55° C Operating humidity: Less than 93 % RH (non-condensing) at 40°C 7 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
Maximum 4pc of SD4- displays can be powered directly from the ELC. Two contact closure relays, 200p/NM. One 0.1 VDC/knot output. One power failure alarm relay output. 8 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
The Main Unit - ELC (Electronics Cabinet), which due to the TRU-cable length is mounted in the vicinity of the Bottom Parts, has fuses and indicating LEDs, which can be checked if a system failure occurs. (See TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE) 9 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
NMEA messages will be translated and displayed as Alerts on the SD4 mode window. SD4 Displays, with the Alert mode enabled, will light the LED above the Mode button when the SD4 Display receives active Alert messages. 10 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
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The SD4 has a capacity of storing a maximum of 10 Alerts. If more than 10 different Alerts are received, Alert nr 11 and further the Mode window shows “OVERFLOW” 11 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
Note: When being in the Menu System and no button is pressed for 3 minutes, the Mode window will return to previous information displayed before the Menu System was entered. 12 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
BALLAST 1 and BALLAST 2 and should be determined under long term observations. Speed dependent calibration - multiple point calibration factors compensating differences in indicated speed over the whole speed range. Factors can be preset 13 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
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(FULL LOAD or BALLAST 1 or BALLAST 2). These calibrations are compensating with the same calibration percentage, respectively, over the whole speed range. Determining these 14 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
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CF is not linear throughout the speed range, thus different CFs need to be entered at defined expected (true) speed levels as calculated. 15 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
The SD4 display software revision can be found in menu LP9 in the SD4 Menu System. The R1a / WTU software revisions can be found in menu M6 in the WTU Menu System. 16 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
LS6 SD2 REMOTE [OFF] DIM [OFF] LP7 NMEA GATE LS7 REMOTE THROUGH [OFF] ENABLED [0N] LP8 NMEABAUDRATE [4800] LP9 SW REVISION VER 70XXXXXX LPA RESET TOTAL DISTANCE LPB SET DEFAULT MENU PARAMETERS 17 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
3.8 Calibration.) The Setting Up Guide is limited to short instructions and we therefore recommend to using it as a check list. For errors or disruptions during the setting up procedure, please refer to 5 Trouble-shooting. 18 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
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Check that connected alarm is activated (if any). Leave the T menu by pressing Menu and Enter simultaneously two times. Check that simulated speed has been replaced by actual speed. 19 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
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Check that TC factor (in Menu C4) is set according to calibration factor as marked on TRU cable core No.1. (See 3 User Guide). Leave the WTU Menu and the SD4-3 Menu Mode by pressing Esc three times. 20 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
However, actions for analysing and fault finding incorporate knowledge and experience of SAL R1a Speed Log working principles and how to communicate with and navigate in the SAL R1a menu system. 21 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
This Alert is not shown on the SD4 if the software used in WTU-Assy is 5400130A04, only on the WTU COM port. STW Bad TRU Action Verify TRU connections and reconnect if faulty. Replace TRU. 22 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
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This Alert is not shown on the SD4 if the software used in STW Mute or WTU-Assy is 5400130A04, only on the WTU COM port. Action Reboot the ELC (power Off -> On) Replace WTU - Assy. or ELC. 23 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
Only serial (NMEA) displays not Measure serial (NMEA) signal in ELC / working. Serial output not working in NMEA Unit(s) (LPU2) as described ELC / NMEA Unit(s) (LPU2). below. 24 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
CONNECTED OPEN Not to be used without special test equipment Before setting the ELC to power, check that also other units powered and controlled from the ELC are properly connected. 25 (25) 703852A04, SIMRAD SAL R1a Easy Tank User Manual.docx...
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