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  • Page 1 SeapiX Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 SeapiX – Installation Manual Revision History Edition Date Comments 01/2020 Creation SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 3 In no event shall iXblue be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, including but not limited to loss of business profits or any commercial damages, arising out of the use of this product.
  • Page 4 Customer in the event the warranty becomes applicable.
  • Page 5 • the number of software users depends on the licenses agreed by iXblue. The user is able to connect with a security key provided by iXblue for use on a single computer; • you may couple multiple iXblue licenses on a single computer;...
  • Page 6 The Buyer will be obliged, at its own expense and risk, to return to iXblue all copies of the software under license in its possession together with physical protection keys, or to confirm in writing that all software copies under license in its possession have been destroyed.
  • Page 7 Travel and accommodation (including travel hours, transportation, lodging and meals) will be charged by iXblue to the Buyer at cost plus ten (10) per cent. However, actual labor hours to provide this service or repair will be free of charge to the Buyer. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the software or hardware has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.
  • Page 8 Export of the products and services described in this document may be subject to different national rules and regulations related to export control. iXblue products and services shall not be exported, re-exported or used in the following countries (including their territorial waters): Cuba, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria.
  • Page 9 • Appendices It contains the detailed drawings and diagrams. Warning: SeapiX is NOT a navigation tool. SeapiX is a fishing tool and it must be used as such. The abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual are listed hereafter. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 10 SeapiX – Installation Manual Abbreviations and Acronyms Beam Former Processor Unit Plain text format file Estimated Time of Arrival FEBL Tool showing the Range Bearing Line Graphical Interface Unit Interface Unit GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System (including GPS, ...) Motion Reference Unit...
  • Page 11 SeapiX – Installation Manual Text Usage Bold Bold text is used for items you must select or click in the software. It is also used for the field names used into the dialog box. Courier Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the keyboard, the proper names of disk Drives, paths, directories, programs, functions, filenames and extensions.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    NSTALLING THE NTERFACE (BFU) ................42 NSTALLING THE ORMER (VPU) ..............43 NSTALLING THE IEWER ROCESSOR 4.7.1 SeapiX Software installation ....................44 4.7.2 SeapiX Software reinstallation ................... 44 ..................... 45 EAPI OMMISSIONING ..................... 47 EAPI ONFIGURATION ......................47 ETTING THE FFSETS 6.1.1...
  • Page 13 SeapiX – Installation Manual ......................53 ETTING THE UTPUTS ................54 HECKING TATUS THROUGH ONTROLS & U ....................55 OFTWARE ERSION NITS ..................... 56 HUTDOWN ROCEDURE ....................57 OFTWARE PGRADES ..................58 REVENTIVE AINTENANCE 10 T ....................62 ROUBLESHOOTING 11 S ................

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Introduction SeapiX System Overview SeapiX is a volumetric 3D Sonar dedicated to the fishing industry. It provides a realistic fish evaluation together with a full ecosystem description. Composed of a dual Mills Cross multibeam sonar array, this compact system is able to generate one or more scan swaths along or across a vessel axis.

  • Page 15: Seapix Principle

    On board a fishery vessel, the skipper watches the shoal behavior and steers the vessel to perform catches. Warning: SeapiX is NOT a navigation tool. SeapiX is a fishing tool and it must be used as such. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...

  • Page 16: Downward-Looking Swath

    SeapiX – Installation Manual 1.2.1 OWNWARD OOKING WATH Downward-looking swath (axial & transverse) 1.2.2 ORWARD OOKING WATH Forward-looking swath (axial & transverse) 1.2.3 OOKING WATH Side-looking swath (axial & transverse) Axial swaths correspond to SAT or SAV sonar modes. Transverse swaths correspond to STT or STV sonar modes.

  • Page 17: Technical Characteristics

    • SeapiX-F for fishery • SeapiX-R for fishery research • SeapiX-L for marine science and fish farming SeapiX-F SeapiX-F is dedicated to the fish industry and is installed on fishery vessels. SeapiX-F SAU Applications Fishery Frequency 150 kHz Modulation CW and Chirp...

  • Page 18: Seapix-R

    SeapiX – Installation Manual SeapiX-R SeapiX-R is dedicated to fishery research and is installed on large fishery research vessels. SeapiX-R SAU Applications Fishery research Frequency 150 kHz Modulation CW and Chirp Across-track multibeam swath 64 channels, stabilized Along-track multibeam swath...

  • Page 19: Seapix-L

    SeapiX – Installation Manual SeapiX-L SeapiX-L is a mobile research version dedicated to marine Science and fish Farming; it can be mounted on a pole and used on an “opportunity vessel”. SeapiX-L SAU Applications Marine science and fish farming Frequency...

  • Page 20: Seapix Pack

    Pack Contents The shipping pack contains a Packing List detailing all delivered items. This Packing List has been completed and checked for by iXblue shortly before shipment and should match the content of the pack that you have received. CAUTION: PACK NON-CONFORMITY OR DAMAGE It is recommended to check the content of the pack and all equipment items immediately after reception.

  • Page 21: Description Of The Pack Items

    SeapiX – Installation Manual CAUTION: DO NOT LOSE ANY SMALL PACK ITEM Before disposing of the packaging, carefully check that no small pack item - such as a key or a dongle – has been left; otherwise, it would prevent the system from working.
  • Page 22 SeapiX – Installation Manual Wireless QWERTY Keyboard (for VPU) Wireless Trackball (for VPU) SCA00162206-A Transducer Cable (20 m) (former ref: SCA00130) SME00573 Cable Gland SCA00132 ITU-BFU Ethernet Cable (30 m) SCA00131 ITU-BFU Control Command Cable (30 m) IOP00122 SeapiX VPU Dongle...

  • Page 23: Installation Process

    This chapter explains how to connect the different units together and how to interface with the vessel ancillaries and servitudes. Simplified SeapiX architecture * UPS is recommended to protect electronic devices. The UPS model must have a ‘pure sine’ output. Other output wave forms are not SeapiX compatible. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...

  • Page 24: Installation Checklist

    As part of the Installation process, a checklist must be completed (see next two pages). CAUTION: INSTALLATION CHECKLIST TO BE DETACHED AND COMPLETED When setting up your SeapiX, the Installation Checklist must be completely filled in and sent back to iXblue. This is compulsory.
  • Page 25 SeapiX – Installation Manual Fill in the form. = Make a photo. = Make a screenshot. Then e-mail it all to ix-support-seapix@ixblue.com Installation Checklist (page 1/2) SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 26 SeapiX – Installation Manual Installation Checklist (page 2/2) SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...

  • Page 27: Cabling And Wiring

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Cabling and Wiring CAUTION: CRITICAL DAMAGE TO SEAPIX IN CASE OF WRONG WIRING Wiring shall be made by qualified persons. Any error may induce critical damages to the SeapiX system and/or equipment onboard the vessel. (SAU↔ITU) 4.2.1...

  • Page 28: Bending Radius

    SeapiX – Installation Manual 4.2.1.1 Bending Radius 4.2.1.2 Connectors On SAU side, the connector is un/pluggable underwater. Transducer connector, SAU side A fluorescent “CABLE” sticker indicates the way the connector shall be positioned. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 29 SeapiX – Installation Manual Before plugging, please follow the cable manufacturer’s recommendations. Grease the connectors with Molykote 44 Medium (or Novagard Versilube G624) before mating. A layer of grease corresponding to approximately 1/3 of the socket depth should be applied to the female connector.

  • Page 30: Ethernet Cables (Itu↔Bfu And Bfu↔Vpu)

    SeapiX – Installation Manual 4.2.2 (ITU↔BFU BFU↔VPU) THERNET ABLES Both Ethernet cables (ITU↔BFU and BFU↔VPU) shall be terminated during the installation as per the following instructions. Ethernet cable locking system onto the Interface unit (ITU) SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...

  • Page 31: Control Command Cable (Itu↔Bfu)

    SeapiX – Installation Manual (ITU↔BFU) 4.2.3 ONTROL OMMAND ABLE ITU↔BFU Control Command cable shall be terminated during the installation as per the following instructions. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...

  • Page 32: Checking The System Before Installing

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Checking the System before Installing We advise you to check the system before installing SeapiX on board the vessel. This operation shall be done in a clean, dust-free and protected room. Please go to next chapters and run SeapiX Commissioning (chapter 5) and SeapiX Configuration (chapter 6).

  • Page 33: Installing Seapix Antenna Unit (Sau)

    Please note that the SAU must always be fully immersed. CAUTION: DAMAGE TO THE ANTENNA (SAU) When using SeapiX, as the SAU is cooled down by thermal dissipation on its rear face, it is mandatory to have the SAU completely immersed all the time and to insure enough water flow.

  • Page 34: Hull-Mounting An Sau Step By Step

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Please refer to 4.1 Installation Checklist: The following boxes must be checked: Then See also ANODES table in 9 Preventive Maintenance. SAU S 4.4.4 OUNTING AN TEP BY Step Action Check that the mounting flange has been welded to the boat’s hull to host the SAU.
  • Page 35 SeapiX – Installation Manual Step Action Pass the transducer cable through the hull. To tighten it and ensure watertightness, use iXblue-delivered cable gland: refer to plans PLA05712 AA and PLA06149 AA. Cable gland Transducer cable Caution The installation of the cable gland and its qualification are under the shipyard/customer responsability.
  • Page 36 SeapiX – Installation Manual Fix the SAU onto the ship’s hull, inside the mouting flange: using a flat wrench and an Allen wrench, screw the eight (8) M10-screws and washers (inox A4-70). The appropriate torque is 30N.m ± 10%. Important The SAU installation can be done in dry dock or by divers.

  • Page 37: Views Of Hull-Mounted Antennas

    SeapiX – Installation Manual 4.4.4.1 Views of Hull-Mounted Antennas The antenna (SeapiX-F or SeapiX-R SAU) can be installed in different places on a ship’s hull; it can be side-looking or down-looking. Here are a few examples of side-looking antennas: Side keel blister...
  • Page 38 SeapiX – Installation Manual Here are a few examples of downward-looking antennas: Side blister Side keel blister SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...

  • Page 39: Pole-Mounting An Sau Step By Step

    Screw it completely without forcing. Using brackets, fix the SAU to the interface. Let the transducer cable run through the pole and attach the interface to the pole. Steps 4 and 5 are not under iXblue responsability. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...

  • Page 40: Views Of Pole-Mounted Antennas

    SeapiX – Installation Manual 4.4.5.1 Views of Pole-Mounted Antennas Examples of pole-mounted SAUs: SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...

  • Page 41: Installing The Interface Unit (Itu)

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Installing the Interface Unit (ITU) Once connected to the SAU, passed through the hull and tightened by a cable gland, the transducer cable must be connected to the Interface Unit (ITU). Location The ITU is installed either in a dedicated sonar room or into a technical room, fairly close to the SAU (transducer cable length = 20 m).

  • Page 42: Installing The Beam Former Unit (Bfu)

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Installing the Beam Former Unit (BFU) Once connected to the ITU, the control command and Ethernet cables have been connected to the Beam Former Unit (BFU). Location The BFU is installed on the bridge, often close to the VPU.

  • Page 43: Installing The Viewer Processor Unit (Vpu)

    1 USB key for both is inserted into either port. • The SeapiX VPU dongle is inserted into any USB port. In case the VPU back face would not be easy to reach, please note that ports are available on its front face.

  • Page 44: Seapix Software Installation

    SeapiX – Installation Manual 4.7.1 EAPI OFTWARE INSTALLATION SeapiX software has been factory-installed and set for a specific use (a fishing mode). If needed to reinstall it – for instance to change settings – go to 4.7.2. 4.7.2 EAPI OFTWARE REINSTALLATION SeapiX software can be reinstalled on a VPU.

  • Page 45: Seapix Commissioning

    SeapiX system. Step Action Check that the different elements of the SeapiX system have been tested, installed and connected properly: see 4 Installation Process. Check the power supply voltage and connect the power cords. Check that the ITU is shut down.
  • Page 46 10. In the Welcome to SeapiX window which opens, select Administrator as the User - and a Password, if needed: Click OK to validate. 11. From the main menu on top of the display, select SeapiX > Service information to check the connection status. Note: If any...

  • Page 47: Seapix Configuration

    Inputs tab and the Outputs tab. You can then check them all through Main controls tab. Setting the Offsets 6.1.1 FFSET ONVENTIONS Where, in SeapiX menu, LV1 = XV1, LV2 = XV2 and LV3 = XV3. 6.1.2 FFSETS Click OFFSETS to open the following window: SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...

  • Page 48: Setting The Inputs

    Roll, Pitch and Heading angular values correspond to the installation angles of SeapiX as compared to the vessel axes. • LV1, LV2 and LV3 metric values correspond to SeapiX position – the distance between the SAU central point and the CRP, projected in the vessel frame. •...
  • Page 49 SeapiX – Installation Manual Inputs Heading tab lets you set the connections: Choose a Protocol among: • $PFEC,GPatt • $xxHDT Select on which device the data will be transmitted in the Physical Link drop-down list: • Serial or Ethernet: data is transmitted via the serial or the Ethernet stream When Serial physical link is selected : SSD-C-1306 Ed.
  • Page 50 SeapiX – Installation Manual Set the following parameters: • Parity: from None, Even, or Odd • Stopbits: from 1.0 or 2.0 • Standard: electric standard for serial output (RS232) • Baudrate: from 4800 bauds up to 115200 bauds When Ethernet physical link is selected: Set the following parameters: •...
  • Page 51 SeapiX – Installation Manual You can manage Misalignments: • Heading misalignment (-180° / +180°) is the angle between the vessel longitudinal axis and the heading sensor reference. • When sensor information is not time-stamped, Latency misalignment is a positive value used to estimate the exact timing of the information received.
  • Page 52 If External: SeapiX is a slave and cannot ping unless it receives a TTL signal. • If RTC: SeapiX is the master and it sets its internal clock through PPS and timeframe (only $xxZDA protocol is available). Better use it for all applications needing precision bathy.

  • Page 53: Setting The Outputs

    Setting the Outputs The output tabs (Output A to D) let you edit the protocols associated to each one: The outputs available as a stream from SeapiX are: • OLEX: protocol read by OLEX software, system for navigation and charting developed by the norwegian company OLEX AS •...

  • Page 54: Checking Status Through Main Controls

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Checking Status through Main Controls Once all settings have been done, click MAIN CONTROL to check the BFU, SAU and navigation status: Correct. Problem to fix or just a warning. Critical issue - Not working. Below are examples without warnings then with warnings:...

  • Page 55: Software Version & Units

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Software Version & Units To the right side of the top menu, let you: When clicking Maintenance, you can check the software version, reset the calibration, or check the temperature and high voltage hardware status: When clicking Options, you can change different basic parameters (language, day/night mode, latitude/longitude notation): SSD-C-1306 Ed.

  • Page 56: Shutdown Procedure

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Shutdown Procedure If you need to shutdown SeapiX system, follow the step-by-step shutdown process described below: Step Action Stop pinging (pressing Start button in SeapiX Software, on the VPU) Shut down the BFU (press the push-button) Note: At that stage, the ITU &...

  • Page 57: Software Upgrades

    Downloads button: Each release usually consists in: • An Upgrade Note to explain how to upgrade your SeapiX. Please note that the procedures might change depending on which version you are currently running. • A VPU Software Setup File to update the VPU software.

  • Page 58: Preventive Maintenance

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Preventive Maintenance The tables below summarize when and how the different items of the SeapiX system shall be maintained – with typical values. Important Please note that harsh environmental conditions can increase the maintenance tasks and shorten the periodicity.
  • Page 59 SeapiX – Installation Manual ANTIFOULING Place Periodicity Time needed Maintenance task Dry dock Apply antifouling Gummipaint A/F 6435 commissio- ning then at every dry (.153 white, or .714 grey, or .708 black). docking • Degrease the SAU surface to be treated with an appropriate solvent or detergent (e.g.
  • Page 60 SeapiX – Installation Manual SAU ANTENNA AND TRANSDUCER CABLE Place Periodicity Time needed Maintenance task Dry dock or Every time If SAU maintenance operation with transducer cable Underwater disconnection: transducer • Grease the connectors with Molykote 44 Medium cable is (or Novagard Versilube G624) before mating.
  • Page 61 SeapiX – Installation Manual Place Periodicity Time needed Maintenance task Aboard the Every 3 10 min. Clean the filter on the BFU front face: vessel, on the months • unclip and slide the filter cover. bridge • Remove the filter and dust it with a brush.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem when using SeapiX, please refer to the following table: Problem Possible cause Solution SeapiX Software does not start The SeapiX VPU dongle is not 1. Connect the SeapiX VPU correctly.
  • Page 63 10A peak consumption a few seconds after startup. SeapiX Software Start button is SeapiX is set in slave mode and 1. If slave mode is expected, blue but SeapiX is not pinging. does not receive TTL signal.
  • Page 64 The selected Bathymetry swaths Check the bathymetry sources in sources are not pinging. Seapix > Settings > Sources The system is in degraded mode Refer to SeapiX Configuration: - as can be seen on display: 1. Check the status on Main Control window.
  • Page 65 Check the applied filters in the distribution window accessible by clicking (TS/SV range, layers depths) If you cannot solve the problem, please contact either your SeapiX retailer/dealer or IXblue support – Preferably through TeamViewer (see Support through TeamViewer). SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...

  • Page 66: Support Through Teamviewer

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Support through TeamViewer iXblue Support is available through TeamViewer. Free of charge, this service has been installed on your SeapiX VPU. Your ID and password have been recorded by iXblue Support. 11.1 Using TeamViewer if you need iXblue support, you can directly use TeamViewer interface and follow the process: 1.
  • Page 67 SeapiX – Installation Manual 3. The Get help window opens: After entering your name (blurred here for confidentiality reasons), fill in the Description field as follows: • Vessel’s name / TeamViewer ID • Email address / Telephone number • Description of the problem.

  • Page 68: 11.2 Reinstalling Teamviewer

    You will have to follow the process described below. 1. Connect [USB_1] into the VPU. 2. In the C:\IXBLUE\SeapiX\ folder, copy the TeamViewer_Host_Setup.exe file from [USB_1] 3. Run the TeamViewer_Host_Setup.exe file, then click Yes. 4. Leave Show advanced settings unchecked, then click Next:...
  • Page 69 SeapiX – Installation Manual 5. Select Company / Commercial use and click Next: 6. Check I accept the terms of the Licence Agreement and click Next: 7. After a few seconds, TeamViewer wizard appears. Click Next: SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 70 SeapiX – Installation Manual 8. Fill in the fields: Computer name with the vessel name, and Password / Confirm password with ixblue; then click Next: 9. The vessel ID (blurred here for confidentiality reasons) is displayed. Click Finish: 10. Click Allow and finish:...
  • Page 71 SeapiX – Installation Manual 11. Main TeamViewer host window appears. Click OK: 12. A pop-up informs you that TeamViewer is still running: click this message to disable it in the future: Next time the VPU is switched off then on, the following window will open: Check the Don’t show this dialog again box then click OK.

  • Page 72: A Mechanical And Electrical Drawings

    SeapiX – Installation Manual Appendices ECHANICAL AND LECTRICAL RAWINGS Here is an exploded drawing of a hull-mounted SAU (permanent installation): Item Drawing nb Reference SAU Interface Control PLA12021 AA MDI08307 Cable Gland PLA05712 AA MDI05698 Cable Gland Assembly PLA06149 AA...
  • Page 73 SeapiX – Installation Manual Here is an exploded drawing of a pole-mounted SAU (provisional installation): Item Drawing nb Reference Pole Not provided Transducer Cable 00162207-A SCA00162206-A Interface Not provided (optional) Bracket Light-weight SeapiX Antenna Unit (SAU) PLA14711-AA SMI04796 SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 74 12/2019 __________________________________________________________________ Ce document est la propriété d’iXblue et ne peut être reproduit ou transmis sans son autorisation écrite. This document is the property of iXblue and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 75 12/2016 __________________________________________________________________ Ce document est la propriété d’iXblue et ne peut être reproduit ou transmis sans son autorisation écrite. This document is the property of iXblue and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 76 03/2016 __________________________________________________________________ Ce document est la propriété d’iXblue et ne peut être reproduit ou transmis sans son autorisation écrite. This document is the property of iXblue and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 77 08/2014 __________________________________________________________________ Ce document est la propriété d’iXblue et ne peut être reproduit ou transmis sans son autorisation écrite. This document is the property of iXblue and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 78 03/2017 __________________________________________________________________ Ce document est la propriété d’iXblue et ne peut être reproduit ou transmis sans son autorisation écrite. This document is the property of iXblue and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 79 05/2018 __________________________________________________________________ Ce document est la propriété d’iXblue et ne peut être reproduit ou transmis sans son autorisation écrite. This document is the property of iXblue and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 80 12/2016 __________________________________________________________________ Ce document est la propriété d’iXblue et ne peut être reproduit ou transmis sans son autorisation écrite. This document is the property of iXblue and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 81 12/2018 __________________________________________________________________ Ce document est la propriété d’iXblue et ne peut être reproduit ou transmis sans son autorisation écrite. This document is the property of iXblue and shall not be reproduced nor transmitted without written approval. SSD-C-1306 Ed. A – 01/2020...
  • Page 82 Asia Pacific / APAC +65 6747 7027 iXblue CONTACT – SALES • by email: fishery.sales@ixblue.com • contacting one of SeapiX authorized retailers and dealers listed on iXblue web site: www.ixblue.com, FISHERY menu North America / NORAM • +1 800 727 2828 iXblue Inc.

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