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Kongsberg M3 Sonar Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operators manual M3 Sonar™ MultiMode Multibeam Sonar...
  • Page 3 922-20007001 M3 Sonar Operators Manual...
  • Page 4 © 2013 Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or otherwise copied without prior permission from...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Table of contents   0 B I NTRODUCTION ......................1   1 3 B M 3 Overview ......................1     1 4 B M ain Units ......................1     1.2.1 5 1 B C omputer ......................2  ...
  • Page 6 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual   6 B C ABLE LAYOUT AND INTERCONNECTIONS ..........30   3 1 B I ntroduction ......................30     3 2 B N etwork Configuration ..................30     3 3 B E thernet Termination and Installation ..............30  ...
  • Page 7 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Program Head ....................... 72     9.6.1 6 6 B T CP/IP Setup ....................73     9.6.2 7 0 B U pgrading the Sonar Head software and firmware ........73     4 0 B S ystem Configuration ................... 76  ...
  • Page 8 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual   1 2 B A TTACHMENTS ....................111   VIII 922-20007001/1.4...
  • Page 9 Added section describing how to change the Sonar Head Static IP Address Updated Spare Parts list Updated Attachments Version 1.25 Added outline and wiring drawings for SEA NET version of the M3 Sonar Head (p/n 922-20040000). Updated caution note to install the M3 Sonar Head protective cover when the Sonar Head is not in use or when it is being stored.
  • Page 10 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Feedback To assist us in making improvements to the product and to this manual, we welcome comments and constructive criticism. Please send all such – in writing or by Email to: Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Product Group...

  • Page 11: I Ntroduction

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. I NTRODUCTION This manual describes the components for the M3 Sonar system. Instructions are provided here to install and setup the M3 system on an ROV. Operation and maintenance instructions are also provided in this manual.

  • Page 12: 1 B C Omputer

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Figure 1. Example system block diagram – ROV configuration 1.2.1 C omputer 5 1 B The Computer runs the M3 software that manages communication with the Sonar Head, performs all beamforming and image processing and presents the sonar imagery for the operator.

  • Page 13: 3 B S Onar Head

    The Sonar Head requires DC power from a power supply located near the Sonar Head. 1.2.4 A ccessories 5 4 B The M3 system accessories can be supplied by Kongsberg, the system integrator or the end user. Typical system accessories include:  Equipment case  Telemetry extension kits ...

  • Page 14: 6 B T Echnical Support

    The goal of this level is to restore the operational availability of the modules, units, boards and LRUs. C - Level activities will be performed by Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. or authorized service centers. D-level The goal of the D-level is to take care of the maintenance actions that cannot be carried out at the C-level cost-effectively.

  • Page 15: Q Uick-Start

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Q UICK-START The basic M3 Sonar system consists of:  Sonar Head  Operations Cable and Power Supply  Software In addition to the basic components, a power supply is required to power the Sonar Head. Figure 2 shows the components required for a bench-test of the M3 System.

  • Page 16: 7 B G Etting Started

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual G etting Started 1 7 B To perform a system check on the M3 components please follow the instructions below. Install software 1. Insert the M3 software installation CD into the computer. 2. Run Setup and apply the default settings during installation Configure the network settings 3.

  • Page 17: T Echnical Specifications

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Please note that Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. is engaged in continuous developments of its products and reserves the right to alter the system specifications without prior notice. S onar Specifications 1 8 B  Range: 0.2 to 150 m ...

  • Page 18: 9 B I Nterface Specifications

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual I nterface Specifications 1 9 B  Communication: Ethernet  Data Rates: 100/1000 Mbps  Input Voltage: 12 to 36 VDC  Input Power: 22 W (Typical)  Peak Current Draw: 2.7 Amps (at 24 VDC) ...

  • Page 19: 2 B C Omputer Requirements

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. ®  Connector Type: SEA CON  Connector Model: MINK-10-FCRL (Power & Telemetry) 4000m Depth Rating  Dimensions:  Diameter: 185 mm (7.28”)  Depth: 140 mm (5.50”)  Weight in air: 8.2 kg  Weight in water: 5.1 kg ...
  • Page 20 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Figure 3. M3 Sonar Head 500m (dimensions are in inches) 922-20007001/1.4...
  • Page 21 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Figure 4. M3 Sonar Head 4000m (dimensions are in inches) 922-20007001/1.4...
  • Page 22 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Figure 5. M3 Sonar Head 4000m with SEANET connector (dimensions are in inches) 922-20007001/1.4...

  • Page 23: C Omputer

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. C OMPUTER Figure 6. M3 Computer Description The M3 Sonar uses a commercially available computer running Windows operating system. The sonar telemetry is connected to the computer using a standard Ethernet. S oftware 2 3 B...

  • Page 24: 4 B I Nstallation

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual I nstallation 2 4 B Location It is recommended the M3 Computer be run in a location with environmental conditions similar to those required for extended human occupation. If a laptop computer is used, it should be located on a desktop at a suitable height and distance for and operator to use.
  • Page 25 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. B-Level (Intermediate) 1. Remove and clean the air filters in the computer. Inspect the fans for excessive dust build-up and use compressed air to blow the dust out of the computer. 2. Replace the Laptop computers with a new model every 3 to 5 years (depending on the brand, model and how the laptop is normally handled).

  • Page 26: P Ower Supply

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual P OWER SUPPLY Description The M3 Sonar Head requires a DC power supply to operate. Normally the DC voltage is supplied from the ROV where the Sonar Head is mounted. This DC power supply installed on the ROV is not normally supplied with the M3 Sonar.

  • Page 27: S Onar Head

    S ONAR HEAD Figure 7. M3 Sonar Head 500m Description The M3 Sonar Head consists of the underwater portion of the sonar. The Sonar Head includes transmit and receive transducers and the electronics to generate the transmit pulse and digitize the received signal.

  • Page 28: 6 B I Nstallation

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Caution The M3 Sonar Head’s black polyurethane transducer should not be left exposed to or stored in strong sunlight. Cover the transducer with an opaque material to shield it from the sun. Exposure to Ultra-Violet rays and excessive heat may cause small cracks to appear on the surface of the polyurethane.
  • Page 29 To correct this enable Invert Sonar Image option in the software. Figure 8. M3 Sonar Head mounted in the forward looking configuration Figure 9. M3 Sonar Head mounted in the downward looking configuration 922-20007001/1.4...

  • Page 30: 7 B C Oordinate System

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual C oordinate System 2 7 B The following M3 Sonar uses the following definition for the coordinate system:  Y = forwards  X = to starboard  Z = pointing upwards. The coordinate system’s Master Reference point is always assumed to be the location of the position sensor and referenced to a depth sensor or a surface vessel at water-level.
  • Page 31 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Figure 11. M3 Sonar Pitch, Roll, Yaw Convention 2 8 B 922-20007001/1.4...

  • Page 32: 0 B C Omponent Check

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual C omponent Check 3 0 B Equipment Required  M3 Computer  Ethernet Cable  Power Supply (12-36 VDC @ 25W)  M3 Cable with RJ-45 socket Time Required  Less than 15 minutes Setup 1.
  • Page 33 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 2. Ensure the Sonar Head, cables and accessories are dry before storing in the equipment case. 3. Keep the transducer clean and oil free to ensure good coupling to the water. Any foreign objects, marine growth, air bubbles or oily film on the transducer can greatly reduce the sensitivity and performance of the system.

  • Page 34: 9 B R Eplacement Procedure

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual R eplacement Procedure 2 9 B 6.5.1 O-Rings Caution Replacing o-rings must only be done by qualified personnel. An improperly installed o-ring can result in catastrophic failure and permanently damage the underwater equipment. Equipment Required ...
  • Page 35 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd.  See the Spare Parts section 12 (page 108) and Tools and Consumables section 12.4 (page 109) for the o-ring part numbers and the extraction tools. Cable Connector (SEA CON - CCPL) Figure 12. Items required for SEA CON CCP o-ring replacement Figure 13.
  • Page 36 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Figure 14. Cleaning the o-ring surface with IPA Figure 15. Inspect the o-ring for defects and apply o-ring grease Figure 16. Fit the o-ring onto the DOIT and slide it to the end 922-20007001/1.4...
  • Page 37 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Figure 17. Install the o-ring in the CCP by aligning the key and pressing into the connector. Note Rotating the DOIT when pulling it out can help ensure the o-ring stays in place. 922-20007001/1.4...

  • Page 38: Guard Ring Installation

    1. Prepare Guard Ring and Head for installation. 2. Place the Guard Ring on top of the Head, angled as shown. Note The location of Kongsberg logo in the center above the middle connector 3. Install the Guard Ring downwards and position the sides below the Housing’s Compression Ring, and clip in place.

  • Page 39: Protective Cover

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 4. Note correct installation as shown 6.7 Protective Cover The protective cover is intended to be used when the sonar is not in operation or when while the Sonar Head is being stored. This cover fits over the Guard Ring and helps to protect the sensitive transducer surface from minor accidental bumps and impacts.

  • Page 40: C Able Layout And Interconnections

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual C ABLE LAYOUT AND INTERCONNECTIONS I ntroduction 3 1 B The standard cables used between the M3 system units and between the units and their external devices are shown here. Note All cable connections may have to be made in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the local electrical code.

  • Page 41: 4 B S Ystem Cabling

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Alien Crosstalk Alien crosstalk is where the signal from one cable interferers with the signal being carried by another. This can occur when many Ethernet cables are bundled together running long distances, coiled on a spool or looped. Alien crosstalk cannot be eliminated using phase cancellation like other crosstalk that takes place within the cable.
  • Page 42 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual  Refer to Figure 11. M3 Basic System Interconnection Diagram – Bench Test (page 32). Also refer to the M3 System Interconnection Diagram – ROV Example in Figure 12 (page 33). Figure 18. M3 Basic System Interconnection Diagram – Bench Test...
  • Page 43 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Figure 19. M3 System Interconnection Diagram – ROV Example 922-20007001/1.4...

  • Page 44: 5 B C Able Details

    Straight-Through Ethernet cable to the computer. 7.5.1 E thernet 5 5 B The M3 Sonar should use T568B termination for all RJ45 connections. Note For 100Base-TX connections only pairs 2 and 3 are required (Orange/Orange-White and Green/Green-White). No cross-over is required.

  • Page 45: Connector Pinout

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 7.5.2 Connector Pinout SEACON MINK-10-CCPL: Power & Telemetry Pin Function T468B Pri_Power (+12 to +36 VDC) BI_DA+ ORG/WHT BI_DC- BLU/WHT BI_DA- BI_DB+ GRN/WHT BI_DC+ BI_DD+ BRN/WHT BI_DB- BI_DD- Pri_Power_Return (0 VDC) SEACON MIND-4-CCP: Synchronization Pin Function...

  • Page 46: 6 B M 3 Underwater Cable

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual SEANET: Power & Telemetry Pin Function T468B Pri_Power (+12 to +36 VDC) Pri_Power_Return (0 VDC) GRN/WHT ORG/WHT M 3 Underwater Cable 3 6 B 7.6.1 U nderwater Connectors 5 6 B Sonar Head MINI-CON Connectors...
  • Page 47 Cover or protect receptacle from foreign contaminates until ready to mate.  Refer to Figure 15. Flanged Connector Receptacle (FCR) used on the M3 Sonar Head. Cables with MINI-CON Connectors The following procedure details the maintenance requirements for the MINI-CON CCP/L, DSP/L, and PSP/L plug connectors.
  • Page 48 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual  The surface must be dried using a low-pressure (15-25psi) gas steam of dry nitrogen or filtered compressed air (dry nitrogen is preferred). This drying procedure ensures the removal of any small foreign particles.  Electrically test the connector in accordance with the parameters of the system.
  • Page 49 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Figure 21. Exploded View of a Cable Connector Plug (CCP) Assembly 922-20007001/1.4...
  • Page 50 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Figure 22. Flanged Connector Receptacle (FCR) used on the M3 Sonar Head Figure 23. Cable Connector Plug (CCP) used on the M3 Interconnect Cable 922-20007001/1.4...
  • Page 51 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Figure 24. Plastic Splashproof Receptacle and Plug (PSR &PSP) 922-20007001/1.4...

  • Page 52: O-Ring Replacement

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Caution Plastic Splashproof Receptacles (PSR) and Plastic Splashproof Plugs (PSP) must be used to protect the connections from water ingress, damage to the pins or sockets, and contamination of dirt or dust. PSPs and PSRs must be used to cover the Sonar Head and Cable connectors whenever they are left unmated.

  • Page 53: I Nstallation Checks

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. I NSTALLATION CHECKS Warning These checks must be completed before any power is switched onto the system. 8.1.1 Visual Inspection of Items Scope After the physical installation has been carried out, all the system units must be visually checked to ensure that the M3 units have been installed correctly.
  • Page 54 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Cabling Visual Cable Inspection Refer to the cable plans and interconnection diagrams, and check all power and interconnection cables. Any locally fitted plugs and connectors should also be checked to ensure that the correct types have been used for the specific locations.

  • Page 55: 9 B F Inal Checks

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. If a low resistance exists between the two cores, this  may indicate the cores are connected to circuits or units with low internal resistance. If this is the case, disconnect the cores from the terminal block and test again.

  • Page 56: O Peration

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual O PERATION The M3 software user interface provides basic but powerful control over the sonar. The operator controls have been simplified to permit adjustment of:  Sonar App mode  Sonar display range  Display gain adjustment ...

  • Page 57: 7 B U Ser Interface

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. U ser Interface 3 7 B The M3 software user interface contains the following modules. 922-20007001/1.4...

  • Page 58: 0 B M Enu

     PMB: M3 propriatery profiling data format  XYZ: ASCII point cloud format for M3 rotator 3D profiling data  ALL: M3 profiling data format in Kongsberg EM datagram standard  Convert To Video: Converts an MMB or IMB file to a video file (AVI or MP4 format).
  • Page 59 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Display Menu  Enable Target Marker: Enable/Disable Target Marker function. See section 9.15 Using Target Marker on page 101 for details.  Delete All Markers: used to delete all the target markers on the screen.  Full Screen: To enable full screen display. Press ESC to exit full screen mode.
  • Page 60 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual  3D Point Cloud: display the 3D point cloud window. The 3D point cloud window is used to observer the real-time 3D point cloud data for quality assurance purpose. The following controls can be used in the 3D Point Cloud window: ...
  • Page 61 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd.  Display Mode “Image”, choose to display image only  Display Mode “Image and Profile”, choose to display image plus the profile points  Display Mode “Profile Only”, choose to display profile points only  Point Size: Select Small, Medium or Large profile point size on the display.
  • Page 62 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual  Profiling Algorithm - Split Beam: Split Beam algorithm will improve the point detection to sub degree accuracy at low grazing angle with the compromise of lower ping rate.  Point Selection - Nearest: display the profile point closest to the sonar transducer origin.
  • Page 63  Rotator Control for Dual-Axis rotator.  Perform a 3D scan using precision rotator (806-00360000)  Add Kongsberg 806-00360000 rotator to the system and choose “3D scan” dialog type in the “Rotator Test Dialog”.  See section Rotators Setup on page 79 for details...
  • Page 64 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual  Connect the sonar head from Menu “Setup” -> “Connect”.  The 3D Scan Rotator Control Dialog should be displayed. 922-20007001/1.4...
  • Page 65 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd.  Select “Width” for the rotator 3D scan coverage.  Select “Center” for the center of the rotator 3D scan coverage.  Set the rotator speed. The slower speed, the higher angular resolution.  Check “Record” and click “Start Scan”.
  • Page 66 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual  Sector Orientation: Change the sonar image display orientation heading to 0, 90, 180 and 270 degree.  Heading Overlay: To use heading for the sonar bearing overlay.  Speckle Filter: Enable or disable the speckle filter. Speckle Noise is the grainy "salt-and-pepper"...
  • Page 67  See section 9.5 Configure system preferences on page 69 for details.  Program Head: to program the M3 sonar head, such as changing the sonar head IP address and upgrade firmware etc., when a M3 sonar head is connected.

  • Page 68: 1 B S Onar Image Display Window

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual 9.1.2 S onar Image Display Window 6 1 B The sonar image display window contains the following items:  Sonar image  Range grid  Range and bearing annotations 922-20007001/1.4...
  • Page 69 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. On-screen Information Widget On the top-left corner of the sonar image screen. Click to expand or collapse. It displays the current Sonar App mode, nominal resolution, ping rate and ping time. On-screen Menu Widget On the top-right corner of the sonar image screen. Click to expand or collapse.
  • Page 70 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual On-screen Display Control Widget On the bottom-right corner of the sonar image screen. Click to expand or collapse.  Check “Manual Gain” to use Gain slider to adjust the display gain from 0 to 100 ...

  • Page 71: 2 B T Oolbar

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 9.1.3 T oolbar 6 2 B The Toolbar provides the quick access of the following functions: The Measurement Tools  Tape Measure: Used to measure the length of a target by clicking the left mouse button at the beginning of the target, keeping the left mouse button down, dragging the mouse to the end of the target.
  • Page 72 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual 2. Move the tool to the second point on the image where you want to end the baseline and click once more. 3. Movement of the tool now draws a line perpendicular to the baseline. Move the tool to adjust its length and the point at which it intersects the baseline.
  • Page 73 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd.  True Zoom: Used to open up to 4 true zoom windows when running a sonar head. The images in the true zoom windows are acquired separately using high resolution sampling parameters and adequate transmit pulses. At run-time, if zoom windows are opened, the zoom window data will be recorded for replay.

  • Page 74: 3 B R Ange Slider

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Using Reference Cursor 1 and 2 in Zoom Window to make accurate measurements 1. Open 1 or 2 Zoom windows on the interested targets. 2. Select Cursor 1 or 2 and drop to the zoon overlay on the main screen.

  • Page 75: 4 B M Essage Log

    6 4 B The Message Log Window displays the system message logs.  Host Messages: messages logged by the M3 software.  Head Messages: messages logged by the M3 sonar head and uplinked to the M3 software. 9.1.6 S tatus Bar...
  • Page 76 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual  On the bottom right, the status bar displays the status for the following functions:  GeoTiff: turns green when Auto-Save GeoTiff is turned ON.  See section 9.14 Saving GeoTiff files on page 98 for details about saving GeoTiff file.

  • Page 77: 8 B C Overt Recording Files To Video Format

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. C overt recording files to video format 3 8 B  Frame Rate:  Match Ping Rate: The converted video frame time matches the ping time.  One Frame per Ping: Each video frame is converted from each sonar ping data.

  • Page 78: 9 B C Onnect The Sonar Head

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual C onnect the Sonar Head 3 9 B To connect to the sonar head, select “Connect Head” from the “Setup” menu. 9.4 Configure coordinate system To configure the coordinate system, select “Geo Projection” from the “Setup” tab.

  • Page 79: Configure System Preferences

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 9.5 Configure system preferences To configure the system preferences, select “Preferences” from the “Setup” menu. 922-20007001/1.4...

  • Page 80: 7 B S Elect The Units Of Measure And Sound Velocity

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual 9.5.1 S elect the units of measure and sound velocity 6 7 B The units of measure for distance can be selected in Meter or Feet (us-feet) in the “Environment” page. The default sound velocity set to the system is 1469 m/s.

  • Page 81: 8 B S Et Magnetic Variation

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 9.5.2 S et Magnetic Variation 6 8 B Magnetic Variation: if using magnetic heading sensor, enter local magnetic variation to this box to get true heading. Figure 25. Magnetic Variation Example of magnetic variation showing a compass needle with a "positive"...

  • Page 82: Overlay Text

    See section 9.14 Saving GeoTiff files on page 98 for details about saving GeoTiff file. 9.6 Program Head To program the M3 sonar head, connect the sonar head from “Setup” menu and then pause the sonar head from pinging. The “Program Head” menu should be enabled when the sonar head is paused.

  • Page 83: 6 B T Cp/Ip Setup

    6 6 B The “TCP/IP Setup” page is intended to program the IP address and the IP port of the M3 sonar head in various network environments. The factory default IP address of the M3 sonar head is 192.168.1.234, Port number is 30.
  • Page 84 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual 2. Select menu Help -> About SonarGui , check the current version for Rx HW, Rx SW, Tx HW, Tx SW and make a record. 3. Stop pinging by pressing the Pause icon on the Widget Menu.
  • Page 85 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 6. Select one the Configuration types and browse to the folder that contains the upgrade files. 7. Press Write button and press Yes in the popup dialog to start the upgrade process. 8. Press Cancel or Stop to cancel the upgrade process. The sonar head software and firmware will NOT be changed.

  • Page 86: 0 B S Ystem Configuration

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual S ystem Configuration 4 0 B Select “System Configuration” from the “Setup” menu to open the System Configuration pages: 9.7.1 S onar Setup 6 6 B Use Sonar Setup page to enter the IP address and other network settings for connecting a Sonar Head.
  • Page 87 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Setup Synchronization Setup the M3 Trigger Mode to synchronize between M3 sonar heads or with other acoustic devices to avoid interference. In the Sonar Setup page, select “Master – Immediate Start” mode if using the M3 to output a synchronization pulse when sonar head is pinging to trigger other acoustice devices;...

  • Page 88: Sensors Setup

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual 9.7.2 Sensors Setup The M3 Software supports the following NMEA standard sensor input:  HDM, HDT, HDG, GGA, GGK, GLL, DBT, DPT The M3 Software also supports the following non-NMEA sensor input:  TSS 922-20007001/1.4...

  • Page 89: Rotators Setup

    6. Click “Test Device” to observe the sensor data in the Port Monitor window. 9.7.3 Rotators Setup The M3 Software supports the following Rotator devices:  Kongsberg OE 10-102: Dual-Axes Pan and Tilt unit  Kongsberg OE10-103: Single-Axis Pan unit  Kongsberg Mesotech 806-00360000: Single-Axis high precision Pan unit.
  • Page 90 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Procedure To add a rotator to the M3 system: 1. Connect the rotator to a PC COM port or through M3 auxiliary serial port. 2. Click “Add Device” to add a rotator. 3. Select the supported rotator model, Port Location, Baud Rate and other port settings.
  • Page 91 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 922-20007001/1.4...
  • Page 92 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual If a Dual-Axes rotator is configured, the following test dialog will appear to test all the Dual-Axis rotator functions. 922-20007001/1.4...

  • Page 93: Master Reference

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 9.7.4 Master Reference From the Master Reference page to select or create a configuration:  Select Fixed Position or a configured GPS sensor for position reference.  Select Fixed Depth or a configured depth sensor for depth reference.

  • Page 94: Mounting Offsets

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual 9.7.5 Mounting Offsets From the Mounting Offsets page to enter the offset information including:  The sonar mounting X, Y, Z and Pitch, Roll, Yaw offsets  The rotator mounting radius and angle relative to the sonar...

  • Page 95: Monitoring The Sonar Head Status

    Click the lower right corner of the status bar to active the system connection status dialog. Click on the M3 Sonar to activate the “Head Status” page. The “Head Status” page reports the current sonar head currents and voltages for troubleshooting purpose.

  • Page 96: 2 B S Electing The Sonar App Mode

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual S electing the Sonar App Mode 4 2 B The M3 software provides 5 pre-defined Sonar App modes in the default Sonar Apps Menu. To select an application mode in the M3 software, click Sonar App menu and select one of the modes under the menu.
  • Page 97 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Imaging Sonar App Names Imaging 30°, Imaging 15°, Imaging 7°, Imaging 3° Range 1m to 150m Angular Resolution 1.6° x 30°, 1.6° x 15° 1.6° x 7° 1.6° x 3° Pulse Type CW and LFM Description This mode is intended to provide long range Navigation into the work site.

  • Page 98: 8 1

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual ROV Navigation Sonar App Names ROV Navigation Range 1m to 150m Angular Resolution 1.6° x 30° Pulse Type CW and LFM Description Navigation mode automatically switches between "EIQ - Fine", "EIQ", and "Imaging 30° modes. EIQ -Fine is used to provide highest resolution images with a good image update rate at short range.

  • Page 99: Changing The Operation Range

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 9.8.2 Changing the Operation Range For each Sonar App mode, the M3 sonar head can operate at different pre-defined Near Range and Far Ranges. To change the operation range from the Context menu: 1. Right click on the sonar image screen 2.

  • Page 100: 8 B C Hanging The Tvg

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual To change the operation range from the Range Slider Bar:  Click “Increase Far Range” arrow to increase the Far Range up to the Maximum Range.  Click “ Decrease Far Range” arrow to decrease the Far Range ...
  • Page 101 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 1. The controls allow a custom TVG curve to be defined. Four adjustable factors are used to set the gain curve:  A Factor: represents spreading loss  B Factor: represents one way absorption loss  C factor represents a base or starting gain level ...

  • Page 102: 0 B R Ecording And Playback

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual 9.8.4 R ecording and Playback 8 0 B With M3 software application, user can record the raw sonar data to ".mmb" data file or beamformed sonar data to “.imb” data file. The recorded data are time-stamped and displayed in GMT format during playback.

  • Page 103: 3 B I Nterpreting The Sonar Display

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. I nterpreting the Sonar Display 4 3 B The Color Palette The sonar image is a map of the echo returns over the scanned area. A sequence of colors is used to show the relative strengths of the returns.

  • Page 104: 4 B S Onar Head Discovery And Connection

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Masking Effects Sonar signals are easily blocked by air or gas bubbles in the water or on the transducer face. As an example, the aeration present in the wake of a vessel will often last for ten to twenty minutes and effectively mask out most sonar returns on the far side.

  • Page 105: Changing The Sonar Head Static Ip Address

    13. Connect to the Head (Setup  Connect Head) 9.11 Changing the Sonar Head Static IP Address 1. Connect the M3 Sonar Head directly to the computer network card (i.e., no network switches, routers, etc.) 2. Power on the M3 Sonar Head 3.

  • Page 106: Beamformed Data Ethernet Output

    TCP/IP connection to the M3 computer IP address, port 20001, to receive beamformed data. This function does not require any configuration and available when running a M3 sonar head or replaying a recorded file. Refer to Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. document 922-20007002 for Beamformed data format.
  • Page 107 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. The following information will be displayed in the 2 IQAS dialogs:  Resolution, Impulse Response Width (IRW): is measured 3dB down from the top of the Main Lobe of the impulse response  IRW in Range: in meters and in pixels ...

  • Page 108: Saving Geotiff Files

    M3 Sonar / Operators Manual 9.14 Saving GeoTiff files To save a sonar image to a GeoTiff file: 1. Connect the system with a GPS sensor (See page 77 how to setup a sensor), or set the system in a fixed location by entering Latitude and Longitude in the Master Reference Page (see section 9.7.4 Master Reference on page 83)
  • Page 109 ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 3. Press F10 to save a GeoTiff to a pre-configured folder. The default folder is C:\KML\M3_VXXXX\Images. You may change the pre-configured folder from the “Setup” menu -> Preferences. 4. Press F11 to automatically save GeoTiff continuously based on the sonar travel distance or time.
  • Page 110 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual 5. The GeoTiff files can be loaded to the third party software such as Google Earth Pro with registered coordinates. Figure 26. Individual GeoTiff Files loaded to Google Earth Pro. Figure 27. A Mosaic of GeoTiff files loaded to Google Earth Pro.

  • Page 111: Using Target Marker

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 9.15 Using Target Marker Target Marker can be used to put a time and location stamped marker on the interested target on the sonar image. The time and location information can be exported to a serial port or UDP port 20004.
  • Page 112 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual ‘f’: Northing/Easting in feet. Variable number of digits for Northing/Easting and variable number of digits for decimal-fraction of Northing/Easting. ‘m’: Northing/Easting in meters. Variable number of digits for Northing, Easting and variable number of digits for decimal-fraction of Northing and Easting.

  • Page 113: 0 B C Onverting Recording Files

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 9.16 C onverting recording files 4 0 B M3 software records sonar data in two formats, raw element data (.mmb) or beamformed data (.imb). If the M3 software records the sonar data in .mmb format, the recorded files can be beamformed or converted to .imb during replay.
  • Page 114 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual Note The M3 recordings are recorded in 1GB volumes, the start of the volume is .mmb for element raw data or .imb for beamformed data, the following volumes are sequential numbers .001, .002, .003, etc.

  • Page 115: 10 1 0 B T Roubleshooting

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. T ROUBLESHOOTING 1 0 B 10.1 P roblems connecting to the Sonar Head 4 5 B Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action 1. Cannot connect to the Sonar Address Confirm the Ethernet adapter Head and cannot ping the computer is not set correctly.
  • Page 116 Open the Network Controller cannot be made using Green Properties window: and Orange pairs when wired: A ction: L ocal Area Connection R J-45 - M3 Sonar whip Status window > Click (SEA CON) Properties, then Advanced Pin 1 - Pin 2 (ORN/WHT) tab >...

  • Page 117: 6 B S Oftware Problems

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. 10.2 S oftware Problems 4 6 B Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action 1. An error message appears The M3 shortcut created on Delete the shortcut and create when the M3 Software is the desktop was not created...

  • Page 118: 11 1 1 B S Pare Parts

    Maintenance Level Item KML Part No. Manufacturer Mfg. Part No. Description Replace Repair 922-20010000 922-2001DEMO M3 Sonar Head, 500m, SEA CON 922-20020000 922-2002DEMO M3 Sonar Head, 4000m, SEA CON 922-20040000 922-2004DEMO M3 Sonar Head, 4000m, SEANET 922-20050000 922-2005DEMO Sonar Head...

  • Page 119: Power Supply

    ©2013, Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd. Maintenance Level Item KML Part No. Manufacturer Mfg. Part No. Description Replace Repair 140-08000014 ASSMAN DN-93601-U/BL CAT6 Unshielded Jack, Tool-free, Black – (See drawing 436-02391000 v1.2 or earlier) Panduit CJ5E88TG Connector Socket Category 5e (Refer to Panduit Installation Instructions PN403K) –...

  • Page 120: Mounting Brackets

    Downlooking, SS 422-44140000 422-44140000 Bracket Kit, Sonar Head to Pole Mount Tilt 10°, SS 422-44150000 422-44150000 Bracket Kit, Sonar Head to Pole Mount Tilt 0°, SS 422-44170000 422-44170000 Bracket Kit, Pole Mount to M3 Sonar Head and Rotator (OE10-102), SS 922-20007001/1.4...
  • Page 121 M3 Sonar Head 4000m, with Synchronization, SEA CON – Outline Drawing 922-20061001 M3 Sonar Head 4000m, with Synchronization, SEA CON – Outline Drawing 422-44051000 Bracket, M3 Sonar Head to Rotator (OE10-102 / OE10-013) – Assembly Drawing 422-44061000 Bracket, Pole Mount to Rotator (OE10-103) – Assembly Drawing 422-44061001 M3 Sonar Head 500m, SEA CON, with Rotator (OE10-103) –...
  • Page 122 M3 Sonar / Operators Manual This page is intentionally blank 922-20007001/1.4...
  • Page 124  ...
  • Page 130 WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING 12/10/04 REVISED WEIGHT IN AIR: 4.6kg [10.1lbs] ESTIMATED KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED WEIGHT IN SEA WATER: 1.7kg [3.7lbs] ESTIMATED M3 SONAR IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED STANDARD CONNECTOR: SEACON MINK-10-FCRL (2 #14, 8 #20).
  • Page 131 NOTES: WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING 12/10/04 REVISED KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED MAXIMUM OPERATING DEPTH: 4000msw / 13123fsw. M3 SONAR IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED WEIGHT IN AIR: 8.4kg [18.5 lbs] DISCLOSED OR REPRODUCED IN ANY WAY WEIGHT IN SEA WATER: 5.2kg [11.4 lbs]...
  • Page 132 WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING- REVISED WEIGHT IN AIR: 8.5kg [18.8 lbs] KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED M3 SONAR C/W SEANET CONNECTOR WEIGHT IN SEA WATER: 5.3kg [11.7 lbs] IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE...
  • Page 133 OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING- DETAIL A REVISED WEIGHT IN AIR: 4.7kg [10.4lbs] ESTIMATED KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED POWER/TEL CONNECTOR M3 SONAR C/W SYNC OPTION WEIGHT IN SEA WATER: 1.8kg [4.0lbs] ESTIMATED IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE...
  • Page 134 WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING- MAXIMUM OPERATING DEPTH: 4000msw / 13123fsw. REVISED KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED WEIGHT IN AIR: 8.5kg [18.8lbs] ESTIMATED M3 SONAR C/W SYNC OPTION IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED WEIGHT IN SEA WATER: 5.3kg [11.7lbs] ESTIMATED...
  • Page 135 DRAWN 2012-05-30 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF ASSEMBLY DRAWING REVISED KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED NOTE: BRACKET - M3 SONAR TO IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED DISCLOSED OR REPRODUCED IN ANY WAY...
  • Page 136 2012-05-30 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF ASSEMBLY DRAWING REVISED 2013-07-03 KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED BRACKET - POLE MOUNT TO IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED NOTE: DISCLOSED OR REPRODUCED IN ANY WAY...
  • Page 137 2012-07-24 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING REVISED KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED M3 SONAR 500M IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED DISCLOSED OR REPRODUCED IN ANY WAY WITH ROTATOR (OE10-103)
  • Page 138 2012-07-24 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING REVISED KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED M3 SONAR 4000M IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED DISCLOSED OR REPRODUCED IN ANY WAY WITH ROTATOR (OE10-103)
  • Page 139 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION TOLERANCES ARE: WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF ASSEMBLY DRAWING REVISED 2013-08-21 DECIMALS FRACTIONAL ANGULAR KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED ADAPTER PLATE - POLE MOUNT TO X.XX 0.006 1/32 MACH 30' IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED NOTES: X.XXX 0.003...
  • Page 140 13/08/07 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION TOLERANCES ARE: WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF ASSEMBLY DRAWING REVISED DECIMALS FRACTIONAL ANGULAR KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED TILT BRACKET X.XX 0.006 1/32 MACH 30' IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED X.XXX 0.003...
  • Page 141 TOLERANCES ARE: WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING REVISED DECIMALS FRACTIONAL ANGULAR NOTES: KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED M3 SONAR 500M X.XX 0.006 1/32 MACH 30' HEAD AND FLANGE NOT INCLUDED; SHOWN ONLY FOR CLARITY IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED X.XXX 0.003...
  • Page 142 13/08/07 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION TOLERANCES ARE: WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF ASSEMBLY DRAWING REVISED DECIMALS FRACTIONAL ANGULAR KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED DOWNLOOKING BRACKET X.XX 0.006 1/32 MACH 30' IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED X.XXX 0.003...
  • Page 143 WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING REVISED DECIMALS FRACTIONAL ANGULAR HEAD AND FLANGE NOT INCLUDED; SHOWN ONLY FOR CLARITY KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED M3 SONAR 500M X.XX 0.006 1/32 MACH 30' IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED X.XXX 0.003...
  • Page 144 TOLERANCES ARE: WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF ASSEMBLY DRAWING REVISED DECIMALS FRACTIONAL ANGULAR KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED ADAPTOR PLATE AND BRACKET - M3 SONAR X.XX 0.006 1/32 MACH 30' IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED X.XXX 0.003...
  • Page 145 TOLERANCES ARE: WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF ASSEMBLY DRAWING REVISED DECIMALS FRACTIONAL ANGULAR KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED ADAPTOR PLATE AND BRACKET - M3 SONAR X.XX 0.006 1/32 MACH 30' IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED X.XXX 0.003...
  • Page 146 TOLERANCES ARE: WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING REVISED DECIMALS FRACTIONAL ANGULAR KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED ADAPTOR PLATE AND BRACKET - M3 SONAR X.XX 0.006 1/32 MACH 30' IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED X.XXX 0.003...
  • Page 147 TOLERANCES ARE: WHICH IS SOLE PROPERTY OF OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING REVISED DECIMALS FRACTIONAL ANGULAR KONGSBERG MESOTECH LTD AND IS RECEIVED ADAPTOR PLATE AND BRACKET - M3 SONAR X.XX 0.006 1/32 MACH 30' IN CONFIDENCE. ITS CONTENTS MAY NOT BE CHECKED X.XXX 0.003...
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