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Simrad EK80 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE Simrad EK80 kongsberg.com/simrad...
  • Page 3 This manual provides you with the basic information required to get you started with the Simrad EK80 Scientific wide band echo sounder and ADCP. For more information about the practical use of the EK80 system, as well as detailed information about the functions and dialog boxes provided, refer to the Reference Manual and/or the context sensitive On-line help.
  • Page 4 If you require maintenance or repair, contact your local dealer. You can also contact us using the following address: simrad.support@simrad.com. If you need information about our other products, visit https: //www.kongsberg.com/simrad. On this website you will also find a list of our dealers and distributors. Kongsberg Maritime AS www.kongsberg.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents SIMRAD EK80 ................5 HARDWARE INSTALLATION FOR PORTABLE AND LAB SETUP ..7 SETTING THE EK80 SYSTEM TO WORK......... 9 Installing the EK80 operational software ................9 Obtaining and installing the software license ............... 10 Defining the IP address on the Processor Unit network adapter for communication with the transceiver ........................11...
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  • Page 7: Simrad Ek80

    Simrad EK80 Simrad EK80 The system diagram identifies the main components of a basic EK80 system. Only the main connections between the units are shown. Detailed interface capabilities and power cables are not shown. In this publication, the computer is referred to as the Processor Unit.
  • Page 8 The EK80 can be expanded by adding dedicated hardware for acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) measurements. This manual gives a brief instruction on how to install the EK80 hardware and how you use the EK80 software. The EK80 software can be installed and used without access to any hardware.

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation For Portable And Lab Setup

    Hardware installation for portable and lab setup Several of the EK80 transceivers are well suited for portable applications such as surveys from a small vessel. Testing the equipment in the lab is also a great way of getting to know the equipment and to ensure that everything is working before going into the field.
  • Page 10 Install and start the EK80 software. Note For information about the practical use of the EK80, refer to the EK80 Reference Manual. End-user documents related to the EK80 system can be found on our website. You can also find information in the EK80 Context Sensitive On-line Help.

  • Page 11: Setting The Ek80 System To Work

    Setting up transceiver channels, page 13 Installing the EK80 operational software If your EK80 Scientific wide band echo sounder is provided with a Processor Unit, the EK80 software has already been installed. If you intend to use your own computer, you must install the software yourself.

  • Page 12: Obtaining And Installing The Software License

    Without a license you will not be able to communicate with the transceiver. Context This information is only valid if your EK80 is meant to operate with one (or more) of the following transceivers: Wide Band Transceiver (WBT), WBT Tube, WBT Mini, EC150-3C In order to obtain a software license you must contact one of our dealers or distributors.

  • Page 13: Defining The Ip Address On The Processor Unit Network Adapter For Communication With The Transceiver

    If more than one transceiver is used, an Ethernet switch is added. On the Processor Unit, define the IP address and Subnet mask for the Ethernet port used to communicate with the transceiver(s). The EK80 automatically assigns an IP address to each transceiver when they are turned off and on.

  • Page 14: Installing One Or More Transducers

    Apply Turn each transceiver off and on. This forces the EK80 to assign new IP addresses to each transceiver within the selected IP range. This does not apply to old GPT transceivers. These have fixed, static IP addresses Installing one or more transducers New types of transducers will automatically be recognized and installed in the software.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Transceiver Channels

    Prerequisites • The EK80 system is installed as specified in the Installation Manual. All units are turned on. • The software license for each transceiver is installed and activated.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Turning off the EK80 system, page 21 Turning on the EK80 system In order to use the EK80 system, you must first turn it on. When the system is turned on you can start normal operation, replay data, record data and explore all functionality provided.

  • Page 17: Starting Normal Operation

    Normal Operation to Interval. Ping Mode to On. Ping The EK80 system can be set to “ping” when a transducer is not connected to the transceiver. Dummy-loads for this test purpose are available for purchase. 403825/C...

  • Page 18: Replay Data

    Every time you record echo data, the information is stored on the Processor Unit hard disk. Depending on your initial settings, the files may also be stored on a USB hard disk or even a network disk. The echo data files can be retrieved, and played back on the EK80. Context Replay files are downloaded from the system website.
  • Page 19 The replay bar opens automatically. Click on the icons to Play Pause Stop control the replay function. The ping rate is adjusted by using the slider. Related topics Hardware installation for portable and lab setup, page 7 Installing the EK80 operational software, page 9 403825/C...

  • Page 20: Getting To Know The User Interface

    Simrad EK80 Quick start guide Getting to know the user interface The EK80 consists of specific visual elements that work together. The visual elements provide you with the echo information you need, they help you to control the functionality needed to understand this information, and finally, they allow you to control the operational parameters.
  • Page 21 The EK80 supports several different echogram types. Each echogram is shown in a separate view in the EK80 presentation. The tabs at the bottom of the EK80 presentation allows you to choose which channels to open. You can change the physical size of any view.

  • Page 22: Record Data

    Every time you record echo data, the information is stored on the Processor Unit hard disk. Depending on your initial settings, the files may also be stored on a USB hard disk or even a network disk. The echo data files can be retrieved, and played back on the EK80. Context Procedure Define file and folder settings for raw data.

  • Page 23: Turning Off The Ek80 System

    Alternatively, select the black rectangle on the left side of the button to stop the recording. Turning off the EK80 system You must never turn off the EK80 by means of the on/off switch on the Processor Unit. You must always close the EK80 program by selecting on the top bar.

  • Page 24: Target Strength Calibration Summary

    (TS) is lowered into the sound beam. The measured target strength is compared with the known target strength of the sphere, and the EK80 is adjusted accordingly. We strongly recommend that calibration surveys are done at regular intervals. As a minimum, calibration must be done prior to each survey.
  • Page 25 Target strength calibration summary In the dialog box, set up the operating parameters for the channel Normal Operation you wish to calibrate. Turn other channels to passive. Lower the sphere into the beam at the specified depth. Verify that the echoes are clearly detected.
  • Page 26 Simrad EK80 Quick start guide Further requirements Repeat the procedure for each channel you wish to calibrate. Repeat the procedure for each CW pulse duration you wish to calibrate. Repeat the procedure if you wish to calibrate with FM pulse.

  • Page 27: Get More Information

    Installed on your EK80 you will find a comprehensive context-sensitive online help system. Everything you can read in the EK80 Quick start guide can also be found in the online help. The online help can be opened from all dialog boxes in the EK80 user interface. You can also use the button on the top bar.

  • Page 28: End-User Documentation

    Simrad EK80 Quick start guide End-user documentation End-user documentation provides full information regarding installation, operation and maintenance of the EK80 system. It is available at: • https://www.kongsberg.com/ek80 403825/C...
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