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Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation, use or maintenance of the equipment. Disclaimer Kongsberg Maritime AS endeavours to ensure that all information in this document is correct and fairly stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions. Support information If you require maintenance or repair, contact your local dealer.
Reference Manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............11 INTRODUCTION..............13 Important..........................14 System description ......................15 Key features ........................17 System diagram........................18 Main system units ......................20 Display description....................20 Computer description .....................20 PI50/60 Receiver Unit ....................21 SR15 Receiver Unit....................21 SR70 Receiver Unit....................22 Hydrophone ......................23 Hydrophone Interface and Splitter .................23 Network security......................24...
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Simrad TV80 Setting up the SR70 Receiver Unit on an Ethernet (LAN) port ......63 Setting up the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units on a serial line input .......64 Defining the serial line communication parameters for the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units ....................66 Defining receiver parameters for the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units .....67...
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Reference Manual Adding a new gear to your system ...............108 Selecting gear .......................109 Adding new catch monitoring sensors ..............110 Setting up the interfaces to peripheral devices .............. 116 Setting up the SR15 Receiver Unit on an Ethernet (LAN) port ......116 Setting up the SR70 Receiver Unit on an Ethernet (LAN) port ......
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Simrad TV80 Reducing noise disturbance from the data received on a SR15 or SR70 Receiver Unit ....................152 Calibrating catch monitoring measurements ..............154 Calibrating the depth measurement ..............154 Performing a first time calibration of the roll and pitch measurements of a door mounted sensor..................155...
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Reference Manual MENU SYSTEM ..............185 Main menu ........................185 Operation menu......................186 Display menu .........................187 Setup menu ........................189 Active menu ........................191 Extras menu ........................193 DESIGNER MODULE ............. 195 Designer module introduction..................196 Designer module familiarization ................197 Designer module Operational procedures..............198 Opening the Designer module ................198 Creating a new sensor view..................199 Creating a TrawlEye view ..................201 Assigning a measurement to a gauge to visualize it on your screen ....202...
All relevant end-user documentation provided for your TV80 system can be downloaded from our website. • https://www.kongsberg.com/tv80 Our website also provides information about other products from Kongsberg Maritime. License information The TV80 system is a licensed product. To obtain a license, contact your local dealer. 406388/F...
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® Simrad , SIMRAD and the Simrad logo are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries. Windows ® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. We want your feedback We always want to improve our products.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Important The TV80 is an advanced product. It is used with other advanced products. There is important information that you need to know. Software license A valid software license is required to operate the TV80 system. There are different types of licenses available depending on your working scenario or operational specific needs.
Introduction System description The Simrad TV80 program is the latest, and most complete solution to show all the information about your fishing operation on the screen presentation. Its flexible and intuitive design gives you the possibility of noticing any changes or trends in the relevant data from the fishing gear and/or catch monitoring sensors.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Built-in frequency spectrum The quality of the acoustic communication link between the sensors and the receiver can be challenged by noise. When noise appears in the same frequency range as the sensors are using for their communication, the resulting information may be unstable or unreadable.
Introduction Key features The Simrad TV80 is the ultimate generation sensors software. It is an intuitive sensors management center that offers all the relevant information about the fishing operation in one place. • Easy operation with intuitive user interface • Flexible screen presentation •...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual System diagram The system diagram identifies the main components of a basic TV80 system. Only the main connections between the units are shown. Detailed interface capabilities and power cables are not shown. Display Processor Unit PI50 Receiver Unit / PI60 Receiver Unit (Each receiver unit must be connected to the Processor Unit using a serial line.)
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Introduction Related topics System description, page 15 Main system units, page 20 Display description, page 20 Computer description, page 20 PI50/60 Receiver Unit, page 21 SR15 Receiver Unit, page 21 SR70 Receiver Unit, page 22 Hydrophone, page 23 Hydrophone Interface and Splitter, page 23 406388/F...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Main system units Topics Display description, page 20 Computer description, page 20 PI50/60 Receiver Unit, page 21 SR15 Receiver Unit, page 21 SR70 Receiver Unit, page 22 Hydrophone, page 23 Hydrophone Interface and Splitter, page 23 Display description A display is a required part of the TV80 system.
Introduction Related topics Main system units, page 20 System diagram, page 18 PI50/60 Receiver Unit The PI50 Receiver Unit supports maximum six measurements. The PI60 Receiver Unit supports maximum ten measurements. The PI50/PI60 Receiver Unit is housed in a small cabinet. All necessary input and output sockets are easily available.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Inspecting the quality of the reception, page 77 SR70 Receiver Unit The SR70 Receiver Unit comprises a rugged box providing all necessary receiver electronics. You can connect maximum four hydrophones. A receiver is used in catch...
Introduction Hydrophone A hydrophone is a vital part of a catch monitoring system. The hydrophone receives the acoustic communications from the catch sensors and converts these to electrical signals. Two hull mounted hydrophones are available, one for purse seining operations, and one for trawl operations.
The damage done if a remote computer succeeds doing this. Kongsberg Maritime has no information regarding the complete system installation on any vessel. Systems provided by Kongsberg Maritime are regarded as stand-alone offline systems. They are stand-alone even though they may be connected to a network for sensor interfaces and/or data distribution.
Telefax • www.kongsberg.com/simrad Website • simrad.france@simrad.com Email address • : Kongsberg Underwater Technology LLC (KUTL) / Simrad Fisheries Company name • : 19210 33rd Ave W, Suite A, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA Address • : +1 425 712 1136 Telephone •...
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Website • simrad.canada@simrad.com Email address Malaysia • : Kongsberg Maritime Malaysia Sdn. Bhd Company name • : Unit 27-5 Signature Offices, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Address Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • : +65 6411 7488 Telephone •...
Getting started Getting started Topics Turning the TV80 system on and off, page 28 Setting up summary, page 30 Presentation overview, page 32 Starting normal operation, page 34 Setting up the TV80 Catch Monitoring Software for the first time, page 56 Context sensitive on-line help, page 78 406388/F...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Turning the TV80 system on and off Topics Starting the TV80 program, page 28 Turning off the TV80 system, page 29 Starting the TV80 program The TV80 is a software program, and you start it just like any other computer programs.
Getting started Related topics Starting and stopping the TV80 program, page 83 Turning off the TV80 system The TV80 is a software program, and you should close it when you finish your session. You may also want to turn off the Processor Unit and the display. If you know that you will not use the TV80 for a long time, we recommend that you also switch of the receiver unit(s).
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Setting up summary Before a new TV80 system can provide any information you must set it up. You must first install the software. In order to add one or more catch monitoring sensors to your system, you must first connect the necessary receiver unit(s), and define the communication parameters.
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Getting started Define the relevant sensor view according to your needs and sensors configuration. Creating views to see the data provided by the sensors, page 71 Open the dialog box to define the parameters related to reception, such Receiver as filter and gain. Defining receiver parameters for the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units, page 44 Reducing noise disturbance from the data received on a SR15 or SR70 Receiver Unit, page 152...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Presentation overview By default, the display presentation covers the entire screen. This screen capture shows you a typical operational situation. The presentation provides you with a lot of information. You can see one echogram view and several sensor views presenting data in different ways. The top bar shows you navigational information, and offers buttons for key functions.
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Getting started Main menu By default, the menu is open. It is placed on the right side of the display Main presentation. On the top bar, use to hide or show the menu. Menu Secondary menus The icons for opening (and closing) the secondary menus are located under the menu.
Getting started Observe that the Control Panel opens. In the dialog box, under , select Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Adjust screen resolution Change the display settings. Make sure that the correct display is shown. Change the resolution to maximum permitted resolution for the display. Select Observe that the screen resolution changes.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Procedure Select the icon to open the menu. Display Select the middle of the button to open the list of available options. Language You can also select the [+] or [–] buttons to navigate through the different options.
Getting started Related topics Units dialog box, page 225 Obtaining and installing the software license The TV80 system needs a software license to receive data from catch monitoring sensors. Each software license “unlocks” a set of functionalities. Without a valid license, your TV80 system will not show real time data from the catch monitoring sensors.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual You can also use the request form on our website, or contact our support department directly. You can use the following e-mail address: • purchase.order@simrad.com Once the software license string(s) have been returned to you (most likely by e-mail), you can install the licenses into the software.
Getting started Setting up the interfaces to peripheral devices Setting up the SR15 Receiver Unit on an Ethernet (LAN) port In order to read the data from a catch monitoring sensor, you must first connect one or more receivers to the Processor Unit. The Receiver Unit must be connected to the Processor Unit using an Ethernet line.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Inspection points provide important information about the connection. By selecting an inspection point you can retrieve relevant information about the connection. The colour of an inspection point helps you to identify the quality of the information that is received.
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Getting started Select the relevant receiver icon on the dialog box. SR Connectivity Result Every new interface is presented as a small "block diagram" on the page. The I/O Setup page also presents a number of "inspection points". These are small circular I/O Setup icons with an "i".
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. Installation Observe the page on the right side of the dialog box. I/O Setup Installation Observe that the available serial interface ports on the computer are listed.
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Getting started Procedure Open the menu. Setup On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. Installation Observe the page on the right side of the dialog box. I/O Setup Installation Every interface is presented as a small "block diagram". In the relevant block diagram, select the serial port icon.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Defining receiver parameters for the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units dialog box allows you to set up the detailed parameters for the signal Receiver reception. It allows you to "fine tune" the receiver for optimal performance. Sea conditions vary, sometimes drastically.
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Getting started Setting up the interfaces to peripheral devices through a serial port To provide correct information, the TV80 system needs to communicate with external devices. A serial port is a serial communication interface that is still very common between maritime systems. In order to communicate with peripheral devices, the computer offers several serial and/or Ethernet (LAN) ports.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual On the right side of the dialog box, observe the available communication Installation ports. An available port is identified with a green light. Select a free serial (COM) port. dialog box opens. Select Input (COM) Select the system you want to interface from the list provided.
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Getting started Context Through Ethernet, the TV80 system can communicate with any peripheral device that can benefit from the processed data. This interface will require the absolute identity of the remote UDP port and the remote IP address. Procedure Connect the TV80 to the peripheral system using the Ethernet interface. Note It is very important that a high-quality Ethernet cable is used.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Setting up the input of a navigation system (GPS) on a serial line In order to receive information from an external navigation sensor, you must choose which communication port to use, and which datagram formats to read.
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Getting started Setting up the input of a navigation system (GPS) on an Ethernet port In order to receive information from an external navigation sensor, you must choose which communication port to use, and which datagram formats to read. Context For the TV80 system to use and offer correct navigational information, one or more external sensors must be connected.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Setting up the NMEA output to any external system on a serial (COM) port The TV80 can export sensor NMEA data on a dedicated communication port (serial or Ethernet). In the dialog box you can select the input for the available Select Input (COM) serial ports for interface purposes.
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TV80 will output both PSIMP-D1 and PSIMP-F PSIMP datagram formats. Simrad PSIMTV80s a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide data related to the measurements and location of the sensors in the gear from the TV80 catch monitoring software.
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Context Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
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Getting started On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. Installation Observe the page at the left of the dialog box Select Gear Installation Select a gear icon according to your working environment. At the bottom of the page, select Sensor list Add New Sensor...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Select to save the chosen settings and close the dialog box. Close Repeat these steps for the next sensor. Result The new sensor appears on the page. Sensor List page presents a table with all the catch monitoring sensors that have been Sensor List added to the system.
Getting started Related topics File Setup dialog box, page 218 Record function, page 217 Operation function, page 216 SR15/SR70 Receiver setup dialog box; Recording settings, page 298 Recording the information received on serial ports With you can record all the data received on the serial ports, that is, data from Record navigation sensors and PI catch monitoring sensors, mainly.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Setting up the TV80 Catch Monitoring Software for the first time Topics Setting up summary, page 56 Defining the IP address on the computer's network adapter, page 58 Installing the TV80 operating software, page 59 Obtaining and installing the software license, page 60...
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Getting started Procedure Do the following preparations. Turn on the computer. Make sure that you have administrative rights. Switch off any firewall applications. Open the operating systems’s Network and Sharing Center, and set the IP address for the network adapter used to communicate with the transceiver. •...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Defining the IP address on the computer's network adapter The communication between the Processor Unit and the receiver and/or transceiver units is made using a high speed Ethernet cable. You must define which IP Address and Subnet mask the Ethernet adapter in the computer shall use for this communication.
Getting started Installing the TV80 operating software Before you can put your Catch Monitoring Software to work, the operational software must be installed on the computer. Prerequisites In order to install the software, you need the relevant file set on a suitable media. If the software is provided on a CD or a DVD, and your computer is not fitted with a suitable drive, copy the files to a USB flash drive.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Obtaining and installing the software license The TV80 system needs a software license to receive data from catch monitoring sensors. Each software license “unlocks” a set of functionalities. Without a valid license, your TV80 system will not show real time data from the catch monitoring sensors.
Getting started Once the software license string(s) have been returned to you (most likely by e-mail), you can install the licenses into the software. Select the tab to open the menu. Setup Select the button to open the dialog box. Software License Select , and type the license string into the dialog box.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Once the program has started, observe that the display presentation fills the entire screen. The program starts up using the same settings as the last time you used it. If these settings are acceptable, continue operation. If you wish to alter any of the settings, see the relevant procedures.
Getting started Select the relevant receiver icon on the dialog box. SR Connectivity Result Every new interface is presented as a small "block diagram" on the page. The I/O Setup page also presents a number of "inspection points". These are small circular I/O Setup icons with an "i".
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. Installation Observe the page on the right side of the dialog box. I/O Setup Installation Select to open the dialog box. Add LAN Port Select Input (LAN) Select the SR70 Receiver Unit.
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Getting started Context The communication between the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units and the Processor Unit is made using a (1:1) serial line. Procedure Open the menu. Setup On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. Installation Observe the page on the right side of the...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Defining the serial line communication parameters for the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units The communication between the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units and the Processor Unit is made using a (1:1) serial line. All serial line communication is based on specific transmission parameters.
Getting started Defining receiver parameters for the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units dialog box allows you to set up the detailed parameters for the signal Receiver reception. It allows you to "fine tune" the receiver for optimal performance. Sea conditions vary, sometimes drastically. The acoustic conditions are also changing. Prerequisites •...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Selecting gear page allows you to select the type of gear you are going to use. Select Gear Context Every fishing gear can have its own sensors setup. This may proof useful, for example, if you have two nets, each for different type of fisheries or context. Creating a fishing gear profile for every net, will help you save a lot of time and efforts whenever you change operations.
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Context Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Choose the measurements you want your sensor to read and define the relevant parameters accordingly. Choose the communication channel. Select the update interval. Select the relevant value for output power. If applicable, select to open the...
Getting started Creating views to see the data provided by the sensors Creating a new sensor view When you edit a view, you can add or remove gauges, resize them and save that view with a name of your choice. In order to create a new view, you have to edit its content or its name.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual module opens. Designer Select on the top bar of the Designer module to open the dialog box. Gauges Select, one by one, as many gauges as you may need in your active view. For each gauge: Click on the gauge, hold the mouse button depressed, and drag it into in your view.
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Getting started Creating a TrawlEye view view can contain an echogram or any other gauge showing data from a TrawlEye specific TrawlEye sensor. Prerequisites A PX TrawlEye must be added to the system and configured. There is at least one layout created. In this context, the different combinations of views is called layout.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Result Your current presentation will show the information from the TrawlEye sensor with the gauges selected. Related topics Presentation overview, page 32 Opening the Designer module, page 198 Gauges dialog box, page 210 Edit Gauge dialog box, page 211...
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Getting started Context True Motion is especially important in bottom trawling since you can visualize how the headrope - where the sensor is mounted- increases depth in real time. When the TrawlEye sensor is mounted on the trawl doors, the True Motion mode is also a valuable tool for some fisheries to see in detail, and with fast update rate, how doors approach the bottom and how far from it they are.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Assigning a measurement to a gauge to visualize it on your screen Catch monitoring sensors can take a number of measurements depending on their hardware configuration. You can define what measurement and from which sensor is going to be presented by a selected gauge.
Getting started Inspecting the quality of the reception The TV80 offers a spectrum analyser that shows the signals from each hydrophone. The TV80 allows you to inspect the quality of the received signals from the relevant receiver units. The graph in the dialog box provides you with information about the Spectrum background noise and the signal strength in the selected frequency band.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Procedure Verify that one or several hydrophones are connected to the receiver. Open the menu. Setup On the menu, select to open the dialog box. Setup Spectrum Select the hydrophone you want to inspect from the list provided.
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Getting started Note To open the online help on its start page, select on the top bar. To read about a Help dialog box and the options provided, select the button in its top right corner. The context sensitive online help may not be available for the language you have chosen for the user interface.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Operating procedures Topics Setting up summary, page 81 Starting and stopping the TV80 program, page 83 Saving, retrieving and handling user settings, page 85 Defining settings related to user preferences and individual customizing, page 88 Working with views and layouts, page 93...
Operating procedures Setting up summary Before a new TV80 system can provide any information you must set it up. You must first install the software. In order to add one or more catch monitoring sensors to your system, you must first connect the necessary receiver unit(s), and define the communication parameters.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Define the relevant sensor view according to your needs and sensors configuration. Creating views to see the data provided by the sensors, page 71 Open the dialog box to define the parameters related to reception, such Receiver as filter and gain.
Operating procedures Starting and stopping the TV80 program Topics Starting the TV80 program, page 83 Closing the TV80 program, page 84 Starting the TV80 program The TV80 is a software program, and you start it just like any other computer programs. You must turn on the display, the Processor Unit, and the sensor receiver(s).
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Related topics Starting and stopping the TV80 program, page 83 Closing the TV80 program You must never turn off the TV80 system by means of the on/off switch on the computer. You can close the TV80 program by selecting on the top bar.
Operating procedures Saving, retrieving and handling user settings Topics Saving the current user settings, page 85 Choosing previously saved user settings, page 86 Choosing factory default settings, page 86 Saving the current user settings dialog box allows you to save the current user settings (your current User Settings selection of operational parameters), and to retrieve factory or previously saved user settings.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Related topics User Settings dialog box, page 214 Choosing previously saved user settings User settings that either you or any of your colleagues have saved can easily be retrieved and put to use. This shortens down the time it takes to get started with the TV80 system.
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Operating procedures you like, and give them any name. All the settings you have chosen using functions and dialog boxes in the user interface are saved. To activate either a factory setting or a saved setting, select the relevant name in one of the lists, then select .
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Defining settings related to user preferences and individual customizing Topics Selecting menu language, page 88 Changing the colour palette ("skin") used in the display presentations, page 89 Selecting measurement units, page 89 Selecting the location of the menu, page 90...
Operating procedures The context sensitive on-line help may also be available in your language. To change the language in the on-line help, you may need to restart the TV80 system. Changing the colour palette ("skin") used in the display presentations Depending on the ambient light, it is possible to change the colours the TV80 system uses in its display presentation.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual measurements you want to work with. The TV80 system uses them in all presentations. You only need to define them once. Procedure Select the icon to open the menu. Display On the menu, select Display Units Observe that the dialog box opens.
Operating procedures Result The menu will automatically appear on the chosen side. Related topics Menu Location function, page 230 Setting up the sensors alarms dialog box allows you to define alarms related to the information Alarm Limits provided by the relevant catch monitoring sensors. Each measurement has an individual alarm setting.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Result The alarm settings you specify are automatically saved for the current session. Related topics Alarm Limits dialog box, page 237 Messages dialog box, page 302 Opening the context-sensitive online help Installed on your TV80 system you will find a comprehensive context-sensitive online help system.
Operating procedures Working with views and layouts Topics Selecting the layout of the sensors views, page 93 Changing the layout of your current presentation, page 94 Creating a new layout, page 95 Deleting a layout, page 96 Modifying the properties of an existing presentation layout, page 97 Creating a new sensor view, page 98 Creating a TrawlEye view, page 101 Creating a true motion (echogram) TrawlEye view, page 102...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Procedure Select the icon. Display The icon is located under the menu. It is used to open the menu. Main Display Select the middle of the button to open the list of available options. You Layouts can also select the [+] and [–] characters on the button to leaf through the list of...
Operating procedures Select Load Layout Observe that the dialog box opens. Load Layout From the list on the left, select one layout. Select Use Layout Result The current presentation will change according to your selection. Related topics Load Layout dialog box, page 227 Layouts function, page 228 Creating a new layout In a large system with many sensors in simultaneous use, it can be useful to have different...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Select New Layout Observe that the dialog box opens. New Layout Type a title in the space provided. If you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your TV80 system, select the button to open an on-screen keyboard.
Operating procedures Select the layout you want to delete from the list of layouts on the left hand side. Select Delete Layout A small dialog box opens to request your confirmation. Select to save the selected settings and close the dialog box. Related topics Load Layout dialog box, page 227 Layouts function, page 228...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual The list will show only the “free” function keys. The function keys on the bottom bar correspond to the different layouts defined in dialog box. They provide fast access to the defined layouts of Load Layout the sensors views.
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Operating procedures Procedure Select the area you want to create a new view for. The active view is identified with a thicker border. Move the cursor to the right side of the view. You may need to hide the main menu or move it to the left hand side of your presentation.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Related topics Presentation overview, page 32 Opening the Designer module, page 198 Gauges dialog box, page 210 Edit Gauge dialog box, page 211 Assigning a measurement to a gauge to visualize it on your screen, page 105...
Operating procedures Creating a TrawlEye view view can contain an echogram or any other gauge showing data from a TrawlEye specific TrawlEye sensor. Prerequisites A PX TrawlEye must be added to the system and configured. There is at least one layout created. In this context, the different combinations of views is called layout.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Result Your current presentation will show the information from the TrawlEye sensor with the gauges selected. Related topics Presentation overview, page 32 Opening the Designer module, page 198 Gauges dialog box, page 210 Edit Gauge dialog box, page 211...
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Operating procedures Context True Motion is especially important in bottom trawling since you can visualize how the headrope - where the sensor is mounted- increases depth in real time. When the TrawlEye sensor is mounted on the trawl doors, the True Motion mode is also a valuable tool for some fisheries to see in detail, and with fast update rate, how doors approach the bottom and how far from it they are.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Editing the content of a view When you edit a view, you can add or remove gauges, resize them and save that view with a name of your choice. Prerequisites is only available if the active view is not a predefined view.
Operating procedures Assigning a measurement to a gauge to visualize it on your screen Catch monitoring sensors can take a number of measurements depending on their hardware configuration. You can define what measurement and from which sensor is going to be presented by a selected gauge. The dialog box allows you to Edit Gauge select which measurement is going to present the selected gauge.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Loading an existing catch monitoring view dialog box allows you to create, edit and delete the content of a view. Load View You can also select an existing view and put it into use. Context In the TV80 program, the presentation of sensor data is organized in views. The TV80 allows you to create as many views as you may need in order to have full control of your operation.
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Operating procedures • : The filter is disabled. The historical information from previous transmissions ("pings") are not used to remove noise and unwanted echoes. • : Select Weak to allow the filter to compare the echoes from the latest two pings. Weak For the current echo to be shown, it must be present in both of these pings.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Selecting gear and adding catch monitoring sensors to it Topics Adding a new gear to your system, page 108 Selecting gear, page 109 Adding new catch monitoring sensors, page 110 Adding a new gear to your system dialog box allows you to add a different gear or editing an existing one.
Operating procedures Related topics Gear Setup dialog box, page 282 Select Gear page, page 233 Selecting gear page allows you to select the type of gear you are going to use. Select Gear Context Every fishing gear can have its own sensors setup. This may proof useful, for example, if you have two nets, each for different type of fisheries or context.
Context Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
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Operating procedures At the bottom of the page, select Sensor list Add New Sensor dialog box opens. In the first dialog box, the following options Add New Sensor are provided. Select if you have a new sensor that needs to be configured before use. In the very first dialog box, select communication port PX Sensor Configurator...
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Unit, and that all relevant communication parameters have been defined. Context Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
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Operating procedures On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. Installation Observe the page at the left of the dialog box Select Gear Installation Select a gear icon according to your working environment. At the bottom of the page, select Sensor list Add New Sensor...
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This procedure assumes that a sensor is connected to the computer with the configuration cable. Context Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
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Operating procedures In the very first dialog box, select communication port PX Sensor Configurator and sensor type, then select Connect The relevant sensor dialog box opens. Configurator In the relevant configuration dialog box, select the operational parameters to suit your preferences and fishing gear setup. On the gear illustration, select the location of your sensor.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Setting up the interfaces to peripheral devices Setting up the SR15 Receiver Unit on an Ethernet (LAN) port In order to read the data from a catch monitoring sensor, you must first connect one or more receivers to the Processor Unit. The Receiver Unit must be connected to the Processor Unit using an Ethernet line.
Operating procedures Result Every new interface is presented as a small "block diagram" on the page. The I/O Setup page also presents a number of "inspection points". These are small circular I/O Setup icons with an "i". Inspection points provide important information about the connection. By selecting an inspection point you can retrieve relevant information about the connection.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Observe the page on the right side of the dialog box. I/O Setup Installation Select to open the dialog box. Add LAN Port Select Input (LAN) Select the SR70 Receiver Unit. dialog box opens. SR Connectivity Select the relevant receiver icon on the dialog box.
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Operating procedures Context The communication between the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units and the Processor Unit is made using a (1:1) serial line. Procedure Open the menu. Setup On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. Installation Observe the page on the right side of the...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Defining the serial line communication parameters for navigation sensors and external devices Serial line communication with external devices is important for the TV80 system. All serial line communication is based on specific transmission parameters. These parameters must be defined at each end of the line, and they must be set up identical. By...
Operating procedures • Data bits • : Even Parity • Stop bits Some instruments may provide other parameters and/or options. You must always check the relevant technical documentation supplied by the manufacturer. Select to save the selected settings and close the dialog box. Related topics Navigation dialog box, page 242 Serial Port Setup dialog box, page 290...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual On the relevant serial line communication, select the receiver icon. dialog box opens. Receiver Make the necessary adjustments. Refer to the product accompanying documentation for more information. At the bottom of the dialog box, select to save your settings.
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Operating procedures • Gyro • Global Positioning System (GPS) • Other hardware Procedure Select the icon. Setup The icon is located under the menu. It is used to open the menu. Main Setup On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens.
Operating procedures Every interface is presented as a small "block diagram". Note Just adding an external device does not mean it is properly working. It is very important that any serial line between the TV80 system and any external system is setup correctly with identical parameters at each end.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Observe the page on the right side of the dialog box. I/O Setup Installation Select a free serial (COM) port. dialog box opens. Select Input (COM) Select the system you want to interface from the list provided.
Operating procedures Procedure On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. Installation Observe the page on the right side of the dialog box. I/O Setup Installation Select at the bottom of the page. Add LAN Port I/O Setup Select the system you want to interface from the list provided.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Procedure Connect the peripheral system to an available communication port on your computer. On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. Installation On the right side of the dialog box, observe the available communication Installation ports.
TV80 will output both PSIMP-D1 and PSIMP-F PSIMP datagram formats. Simrad PSIMTV80s a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide data related to the measurements and location of the sensors in the gear from the TV80 catch monitoring software.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Verifying the communication with a navigation system (GPS) For the TV80 system to use and offer correct navigational information, one or more external sensors must be connected. The communication with the sensor is tested. Prerequisites The TV80 system is installed as specified by the relevant installation instructions.
Operating procedures Make sure that the communication parameters are correct. Adjust the settings if it is necessary. Close the dialog boxes. Select to open the dialog box. Navigation Open the relevant page. Make sure that the communication parameters are correct. Adjust the settings if it is necessary.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Procedure Observe the top bar. Make sure that the information from the sensor is displayed. If possible, use another instrument to verify that the information provided by the TV80 is correct. Open the menu. Setup On the...
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Operating procedures Context In most cases a suitable sensor is already installed on the vessel. A global positioning system (GPS) with a compatible output format can also be used. The properties of each of the available communication ports are defined on the page.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Checking the data transfer on a serial line The communication between the TV80 system and peripheral devices takes place using "datagrams". These datagrams are self-contained and independent entities of data carrying information. When setting up or maintaining the TV80 system, it is always useful to verify that the communication lines with external devices are operational.
Operating procedures Select to close the dialog box. Port Monitor Related topics UDP Configuration dialog box, page 304 Serial Port Setup dialog box, page 290 Port Monitor dialog box, page 289 Navigation dialog box, page 242 Checking the sensor readings Every external equipment connected to the TV80 system offers one or more measurements.The dialog box displays all the readings the TV80 is...
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual You can see if the TV80 is taking the measurement as a valid value (“y” letter) or not (“n” letter). Under , observe the value given for every measurement to verify that each Quality sensor provides the expected information.
Checking and adjusting the range settings of a measurement, page 147 Configuring a PX family sensor for an SR type receiver unit Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. Installation Observe the page at the left of the dialog box Select Gear Installation Select a gear icon according to your working environment. At the bottom of the...
Introduction to PX Sensors Configuration dialog boxes, page 259 Configuring a PX family sensor for a PI type receiver unit Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Observe the page at the left of the dialog box Select Gear Installation Select a gear icon according to your working environment. At the bottom of the page, select Sensor list Add New Sensor dialog box opens.
Configuring and setting up the catch monitoring sensors for different measurements Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual In the gear illustration, select the location of the sensor. Select the direction the sensor is going to point to, either to the vessel or to the trawl. Choose the measurements you want the sensor to make and define the relevant parameters.
Context Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. In some cases, you may find that the default parameters do not suit your operational needs. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual In the gear illustration, select the location of the sensor. Select the direction the sensor is going to point to, either to the vessel or to the trawl. Choose the measurements you want the sensor to make and define the relevant parameters.
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Operating procedures The PX Flow sensor can make up to eight measurements. Remote functions are not considered as a measurement. This procedure assumes that a sensor is connected to the computer with the configuration cable. Procedure Open the menu. Setup On the menu, select Setup...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Entering the offset values for sensor measurements dialog box allows you to correct or balance some known deviations when Offsets measuring depth and/or height. Alternatively, you can enter the offset value from the relevant configuration dialog box.
Operating procedures system without the programming cable, you will be able to modify its parameters even if it is not connected to the cable. Context The TV80 is as flexible as your fishing scenario. Depending on the fishing operation, you may need to work with different gears, add or remove sensors, change the location of the sensors or even receive different measurements.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual On the menu, select Setup Installation In the , select the sensor you want to check. Sensor list Select Modify Sensor In the very first dialog box, select communication port PX Sensor Configurator and sensor type, then select...
Operating procedures Enabling, disabling and removing sensors Topics Temporarily enabling or disabling a sensor from the presentation, page 149 Removing one or more sensors from the system, page 150 Temporarily enabling or disabling a sensor from the presentation page presents a table with all the catch monitoring sensors that have been Sensor List added to the system.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Result Your presentation will not show the information from the sensors that do not have a check mark on the check box. On Gear Related topics Sensor List page, page 234 Removing one or more sensors from the system You can remove any sensor and its configuration associated to a specific gear from the dialog box.
Operating procedures Receiver settings Topics Adjusting the receiver sensitivity for the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units, page 151 Reducing noise disturbance from the data received on a SR15 or SR70 Receiver Unit, page 152 Adjusting the receiver sensitivity for the PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units The parameter used to adjust the receiver sensitivity is the This...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual For the TV80 system, two different parameter ranges are used. • 3 to 14 By increasing the parameter value, the threshold level is increased. • 15 to 20 By increasing the parameter value, the threshold level is decreased.
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Operating procedures • The offers four different settings. The default setting of the Interference filter is Weak. Interference Filter • The can be used if you have problems with the reception. It Sensor Filter will average the data received from the sensors. After the sensors have been submerged, the receiver requires only three consecutive pings from individual sensors to calculate and display their respective information.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Calibrating catch monitoring measurements Topics Calibrating the depth measurement, page 154 Performing a first time calibration of the roll and pitch measurements of a door mounted sensor, page 155 Manually entering the calibration values for the pitch and roll measurements, page 156...
Operating procedures Observe the numerical presentation of the sensor depth, and allow the reading to stabilize itself. On the menu, select Setup Calibration Select the input system from the available list. Select Start Calibration. Wait for the system to do the calibration. The dialog box will close when the calibration process is finished.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Use a level and set the door in correct upright position to create a 0 degrees pitch and 0 degrees roll reference. Open the menu. Setup On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens.
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Operating procedures Procedure Open the menu. Setup On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. Installation At the bottom of the page, select Sensor list Add New Sensor dialog box opens. Add New Sensor Select In the very first dialog box, select communication port PX Sensor Configurator and sensor type, then select...
Operating procedures Saving a screen capture from the Spectrum dialog box The TV80 offers a spectrum analyser that shows the signals from each hydrophone. The graph in the dialog box provides you with information about the background Spectrum noise and the signal strength in the selected frequency band. Context To save an instantaneous image of the current frequency spectrum, select Screen Captures...
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Use the functionality provided by the operating system to delete the files, or to copy or move them to the storage device. Close the file manager utility. To resume normal operation, select any other tab on the bottom bar.
Operating procedures Recording and replaying sensor data Topics Defining the folder settings for data recording, page 161 Recording the data received from PX sensors, page 162 Recording the information received on serial ports, page 163 Accessing the saved data files, page 164 Replaying data received on a serial (COM) port, page 165 Replaying PX sensors data received on an Ethernet port, page 165 Defining the folder settings for data recording...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Select File Setup Observe that the dialog box opens. File Setup Select to choose a different output folder to store the files. Browse A standard operating system dialog box is used. You are also permitted to create a new folder.
Operating procedures Related topics File Setup dialog box, page 218 Record function, page 217 Operation function, page 216 SR15/SR70 Receiver setup dialog box; Recording settings, page 298 Recording the information received on serial ports With you can record all the data received on the serial ports, that is, data from Record navigation sensors and PI catch monitoring sensors, mainly.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Accessing the saved data files A very useful function of the TV80 system is it ability to record and replay catch monitoring sensor data. In you can define the destination folders for every File Setup file you can save with the TV80. Information about the data and time of the recording is automatically added to the file name.
Operating procedures Replaying data received on a serial (COM) port Replay mode allows you to play back previously recorded data from navigation sensors and PI catch monitoring sensors. The TV80 system can not operate normally while in Replay mode. Neither transmission nor reception takes place.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Select the Ethernet port icon where your receiver (replayer) is connected. dialog box opens. SR15 / SR70 Receiver Setup Replayer Define the replay speed. Select Select all the files you want to replay. Every time you add new files, the existing ones will be automatically replaced.
Operating procedures Resetting the timer function in the catch sensors Select this option to reset the timers to zero -0-. Context The presentations provided for catch monitoring sensors have a timer feature. Each timer indicates how many times the sensor has been activated during a tow. Select this option to reset the built-in timer function.
The version described in this publication is 21.11.x. If you wish to find the latest software version for the TV80 system, check our website. • www.kongsberg.com/simrad Procedure Select the tab to open the menu.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Upgrading the TV80 operating software When a new software version is released for the TV80 system it must be installed on your computer. Prerequisites In order to upgrade the software you need the relevant file set on a suitable media. If the software is provided on a CD or a DVD, and your computer is not fitted with a suitable drive, copy the files to a USB flash drive.
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Operating procedures Context Removal of the software is done using functionality provided by the operating system. Procedure Turn on the computer. ® In the bottom-left corner of your desktop, select the Windows button. Start On the right-hand side of the menu, select Start Control Panel...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual User interface Topics User interface familiarization, page 173 About TV80 views, page 175 Top bar, page 176 The TV80 menu system, page 182 Bottom bar description, page 183 Replay bar description, page 183 406388/F...
User interface User interface familiarization By default, the display presentation covers the entire screen. The display presentation provided by the TV80 system consists of specific visual elements that work together. The visual elements provide you with the 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.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Sensor views The graphical presentation of sensor data will normally occupy the greater part of the TV80 presentation. In the TV80 program, the presentation of sensor data is organized in views. The combination of the different views in the TV80 presentation is referred to as Layout.
User interface About TV80 views The TV80 receives and manages data from many different sources. Depending on the measurement you want to see, you can have different ways of having it presented. Views In the TV80 program, the presentation of sensor data is organized in views. The views provide you with the information you need to control the functionality and the operational parameters.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Top bar Top bar overview The top bar is located at the top of the display presentation and stretches from the far left to the far right. The top bar gives you fast access to key functionality and navigational information.
User interface Logo and product name The brand logo and product name are shown on the left side of the top bar. Description This information identifies the brand and the product. Menu button is located on the left side of the top bar. This is an "on/off" function. Menu Description Unless you need to make frequent changes to the operating parameters, you...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Record indicator description function allows you to record the data submitted by the catch monitoring Record sensors. Recording data is a key function provided by the TV80. It is then important to start and stop recording in an easy way. By selecting the...
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User interface Geographical position read-out If a positioning sensor (GPS) is connected to the TV80 system, the top bar can show you the vessel's geographical position in longitude and latitude. Description The vessel's current geographical position is shown on the top bar.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Temperature read-out The navigational information on the top bar includes a read-out of the current water temperature. Description If a suitable sensor is connected to the TV80 system, the top bar may show you the current temperature. The function is offered to allow you to monitor the water temperature, but it will display any temperature reading that is made by the sensor.
User interface Operating system functions The operating system functions are located on the right side of the top bar. Minimize are provided. Maximize Close Minimize Use this function to minimize the size of the application window. The application is only shown as a button on the operating system taskbar. Select the TV80 button on the operating system taskbar to restore the application window.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual The TV80 menu system The menu system is by default located on the right side of the display presentation. The menus are organized in a tree structure with a main menu, a set of secondary menus, and several menu buttons.
User interface Bottom bar description The bottom bar is located at the bottom of the display presentation and stretches from the left side to the right side. The function keys on the bottom bar correspond to the different layouts defined in the dialog box.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Description All playback is controlled by the replay bar. During data playback, the replay offers visual monitoring of the speed and progress. You can also edit the list of replay files that are used. To select Replay operational mode, use the function.
Menu system Menu system Topics Main menu, page 185 Operation menu, page 186 Display menu, page 187 Setup menu, page 189 Active menu, page 191 Extras menu, page 193 Main menu menu is located at the top of the menu structure. It offers the most common Main functions for efficient use of the TV80 system.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Secondary menus The icons for opening (and closing) the secondary menus are located under the Main menu. Select an icon to open the relevant menu. Hiding the menu system If you do not need to use the menu system, you can hide it. This allows more space for the echo presentation.
Menu system and which file names that have been used. The purpose of the dialog box is File Setup to define the folder for the data files recorded with the TV80 system. File Setup dialog box, page 218 • SR Receiver Filtering dialog box allows you to set up the receiver parameters SR Receiver Filtering in the SR type receiver units.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Description • Palette Depending on the ambient light, it is possible to change the colours the TV80 system uses in its display presentation. This can help you see the information better. The function allows you Palette to choose which colour theme ("skin") to be used...
Menu system • Menu Location In some situations, you may find it useful to change the location of the menu because it can hide part of the TV80 presentation. The dialog box allows Menu Location you to control the location of the menu. Menu Location function, page 230 •...
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual In order to communicate with peripheral devices, the computer offers several serial and/or Ethernet (LAN) ports. The number of communication ports depends on how your computer is set up and configured. The settings allow you to I/O Setup define which information is imported by the computer.
Menu system • Screen Captures While using the TV80 system you may wish to make a screen capture to save an instantaneous copy of the current presentation. Select to access the Screen Captures image folder with the images you have created. Screen Captures function, page 240 •...
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Description • TrawlEye Mode Depending on your operational needs or on the properties of your PX TrawlEye, you can choose how to see your echogram. If the PX TrawlEye is equipped with a Depth Lid and the depth measurement is enabled, you can also select to view the PX TrawlEye echogram in true motion.
Menu system Horizontal Axis function, page 253 • Colour Scale The colour scales are designed to reflect how strong the echoes are. The echo strength is measured in decibels (dB). In the basic colour scale with 12 colours, each colour represents a 3 dB step.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Description "menu" gives you an overview of the main Extras operational parameters. The information is based on the currently "active" echogram. Details TrawlEye Data The list presents some relevant data from the PX TrawlEye sensor. The data presented correspond to the sensor selected in the menu.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Designer module introduction The Designer module is a powerful tool that allows you to customize the way you want to see the data received by the TV80. You can choose from a built-in gauges library the icon you want to represent a specific measurement.
Designer module Designer module familiarization By default, the Designer module covers the entire screen. It includes all the elements you may need in order to create or edit a view. This screen capture shows a typical design situation, with several gauges placed on the active area.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Designer module Operational procedures Topics Opening the Designer module, page 198 Creating a new sensor view, page 199 Creating a TrawlEye view, page 201 Assigning a measurement to a gauge to visualize it on your screen, page 202...
Designer module Related topics Creating a new sensor view, page 199 Creating a TrawlEye view, page 201 Editing the content of a view, page 104 Loading an existing catch monitoring view, page 106 Assigning a measurement to a gauge to visualize it on your screen, page 202 Creating a new sensor view When you edit a view, you can add or remove gauges, resize them and save that view with a name of your choice.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual module opens. Designer Select on the top bar of the Designer module to open the dialog box. Gauges Select, one by one, as many gauges as you may need in your active view. For each gauge: Click on the gauge, hold the mouse button depressed, and drag it into in your view.
Designer module Creating a TrawlEye view view can contain an echogram or any other gauge showing data from a TrawlEye specific TrawlEye sensor. Prerequisites A PX TrawlEye must be added to the system and configured. There is at least one layout created. In this context, the different combinations of views is called layout.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Result Your current presentation will show the information from the TrawlEye sensor with the gauges selected. Related topics Presentation overview, page 32 Opening the Designer module, page 198 Gauges dialog box, page 210 Edit Gauge dialog box, page 211...
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Designer module are available for that specific gauge. In some cases, you can select to see the value received straight from the sensor or the calculated value indicating the difference between two measurements. Procedure Right click on a selected gauge in your active view. The Gauge shortcut menu opens.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Designer module User interface Designer module Top bar description The top bar is located on the top of the Designer module presentation and stretches from the far left to the far right side. The top bar presents some buttons for key functions related to the Designer module, such as adding or removing gauges.
Designer module Close button Select to close the Designer module. Your changes will not be saved. Close Sometimes, when the Designer module is not full screen, the button in the Close bottom bar will help you close it. Designer module bottom bar description The bottom bar is located at the bottom of the display presentation and stretches from the left side to the right side.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Description • Copy Format You can copy the size of a selected gauge and apply it to any other gauge in your active view. • Paste Format You can apply the size of a selected gauge to any other gauge in your active view.
Designer module View shortcut menu Topics Load View dialog box, page 207 Edit View function, page 209 Load View dialog box According to the operating scenario or your personal preferences, you can choose to edit the content of a view or creating a new one and apply that selection to your current presentation.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Details New View Select this button if none of the existing views fulfils your needs. This option opens the module. You can add the gauges of your choice. Designer Delete View Select to remove the selected view from the available options. A small Delete View dialog box opens to request your confirmation.
Designer module Edit View function According to the operating scenario or your personal preferences, you can choose to edit the content of a view or creating a new one and apply that selection to your current presentation. opens the TV80 Edit View Designer How to open...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Designer module Functions and dialog boxes Topics Gauges dialog box, page 210 Edit Gauge dialog box, page 211 Gauges dialog box dialog box shows you all the available gauges the TV80 has. You can Gauges choose to place as many gauges as you want in a view to make your operation visually easier.
Designer module Description The TV80 has a built-in gauges library with lots of visual elements that can be placed in the sensor views. The gauges will help you identify visually the data received from different sensors.You can edit the content of a view by adding or removing gauges. dialog box presents the many different gauges the TV80 has, organized in Gauges several pages.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Some gauges allow you to open the dialog box by right-clicking on them Edit Gauge from the presentation. Description The TV80 has a built-in gauges library with lots of visual elements that can be placed in the sensor views. The gauges will help you identify visually the data received from different sensors.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Main menu; Functions and dialog boxes menu is located at the top of the menu structure. It offers the most common Main functions for efficient use of the TV80 system. Unless you hide the entire menu system, menu is visible at all times, even if you close the secondary menus.
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Functions and dialog boxes Select (setting) User settings that either you or any of your colleagues have saved can easily be retrieved and put to use. This shortens down the time it takes to get started with the TV80 system. To activate either a default user setting or a saved one, click the relevant name in the list, and Select...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Operation menu; Functions and dialog boxes menu offers the most common functions for basic use. Operation How to open Select the icon. Operation The icon is located under the menu. Main Topics Operation function, page 216...
Functions and dialog boxes Replay This mode allows you to play back previously recorded data. In Replay mode the TV80 system is not able to operate normally. Related topics Recording the information received on serial ports, page 163 Defining the folder settings for data recording, page 161 Recording the data received from PX sensors, page 162 Replaying data received on a serial (COM) port, page 165 Hydrophone function...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Description function allows you to start and stop recording. By means of the Replay Record function you can later play back the recorded file(s). This may prove useful if more a detailed study of the data is requested. You can also use the file(s) to experiment with the operational settings, as this will help you to gain more experience.
Functions and dialog boxes How to open This dialog box is opened from the menu. Operation Description settings control how and where the recorded files are saved on the hard File Setup disk, or on an external storage device. Information about the data and time of the recording is automatically added to the file name.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Description Use the SR Receiver Filtering functionality to minimize the interference from other acoustic systems (sonars and echo sounders) on your own and/or other vessels. The filter also suppresses noise from your propellers, and from other similar noise sources. The four filter settings are used to control the "efficiency"...
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Functions and dialog boxes Sensor Filter can be used if you have problems with the reception. It will Sensor Filter average the data received from the sensors. After the sensors have been submerged, the receiver requires only three consecutive pings from individual sensors to calculate and display their respective information.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Catch/Bottom Filter This is a median filter. The is used to restrict the change of Catch/Bottom Filter state from the catch and bottom contact sensors. This will reduce jitter in the presentation. The default setting of the filter is Weak.
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Functions and dialog boxes Description The catch and bottom contact sensor presentations both have a time feature. Each timer indicates how many times the sensor has been activated during a tow. Select this option to reset the timers to zero -0-. You will not be asked for confirmation. Related topics Resetting the timer function in the catch sensors, page 167 406388/F...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Display menu; Functions and dialog boxes menu provides basic functions related to the screen behaviour and Display presentation of data. How to open Select the icon. Display The icon is located under the menu. Main Topics...
Functions and dialog boxes Units dialog box From the dialog box you control which units of measurements that are used. Units How to open This dialog box is opened from the menu. Display Description The TV80 system is prepared to work with several international standards for units of measurements.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Weight Choose the unit of measurement for all presentations of weight. By default, the weight is shown in kilograms. Volume Choose the unit of measurement for the presentations of water volume. By default, the volume is shown in liters.
Functions and dialog boxes Load Layout dialog box In the TV80 program, the presentation of sensor data is organized in views. The views provide you with the information you need to control the functionality and the operational parameters. The dialog box allows you to create, edit and delete Load Layout view combinations and put them to use in any of your active displays.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Details Monitor icon The TV80 system identifies and shows the available displays connected to your computer. The number of icons will change according to the number of displays connected to your TV80 system. Select one monitor icon at a time to define the specific layout for that screen.
Functions and dialog boxes sensor data is organized in views. The combination of the different views in the TV80 presentation is referred to as Layout. By default, the TV80 software has several predefined layouts. The predefined layouts cover the most common sensor configuration. We recommend the use of predefined layouts to get familiar with the TV80.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Description One of the main advantages of using more than one monitor is that you have more space to see the information. You can have a TrawlEye echogram in one monitor, a bird’s eye view of the trawl in...
Note If you wish to find the latest software version for the TV80 system, check our website. • www.kongsberg.com/simrad Related topics Checking the current software version, page 169 Obtaining and installing the software license, page 60 406388/F...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Setup menu; Functions and dialog boxes menu provides basic functions related to the installation parameters and the Setup communication with peripheral systems. How to open Select the icon. Setup The icon is located under the menu.
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Functions and dialog boxes • Select Gear page allows you to select the type of gear you are going to use. Select Gear • Sensor List page presents a table with all the catch monitoring sensors that have Sensor List been added to the system.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Sensor List page page presents a table with all the catch monitoring sensors that have been Sensor List added to the system. You can see if they are currently in use or disabled. You can also see relevant information about the sensors, such as type, receiver in use, communication channel, and where they are placed on the fishing gear.
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Functions and dialog boxes • Body Serial Number This number will help you quickly identify the sensor should you need assistance. • Label You can give a name (or label) to the sensor so that you can easily identify it. The name (label) you give to the sensor will appear in the Sensor List •...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual I/O Setup page In order to communicate with peripheral devices, the computer offers several serial and/or Ethernet (LAN) ports. The page shows the links between the TV80 I/O Setup and external sensors and devices. For each port, you can set up the communication parameters, and monitor the data flow.
Functions and dialog boxes Description You can manually enter an offset value. The offset value must be based on the physical locations of the sensors and the properties of the gear. You can enter an offset for every measurement and location of sensor on the trawl. If you want to know the height from the door to the seafloor, you must enter the offset value to compensate the distance between where the sensor is placed on the door and the bottom of the door itself.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Description dialog box is dynamic. It will list the measurements provided by the Alarm Limits sensors you are currently using on your TV80 system. The measurements listed will automatically change according to the configuration you established in the Select Sensors dialog box.
Functions and dialog boxes Audio in/out The audible alarm signal can be controlled using this function. Related topics Setting up the sensors alarms, page 91 Spectrum dialog box The TV80 offers a spectrum analyser that shows the signals from each hydrophone. The dialog box presents an overview of the current hydro-acoustical conditions.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual On the top and bottom parts of the graph, the channel identifiers correspond to the relevant receiver channel. With the channel identifiers you can easily see in which channels you have signals and noise. • The upper scale (PI) identifies the channels for the PI Family receivers.
Functions and dialog boxes Description Each screen capture you make is saved in format on the computer hard disk. The .jpg file name reflects the current date and time. In the image folder, use the operating system functionality to delete, copy or rename the screen capture files. Note You can make different screen captures depending on your operational requirements.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Navigation dialog box dialog box controls how the TV80 receives information from external Navigation navigation sensors. How to open This dialog box is opened from the menu. Setup Description For the TV80 system to use and offer correct navigational information, one or more external sensors must be connected.
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Functions and dialog boxes Position page The parameters on the page allow you to control the interface with external Position positioning sensors. How to open This dialog box is opened from the menu. Setup Description An external positioning sensor is typically a global positioning system (GPS).
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Talker ID If you want to specify a dedicated Talker ID for the datagram format, it can be defined here. Every NMEA datagram starts with a dollar ($) character. The "talker identifier" (ID) with two characters follows immediately after the dollar character.
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Functions and dialog boxes The NMEA VTG datagram contains the actual course and speed relative to the ground. • NMEA RMC The NMEA RMC datagram transfers the time, date, position, course and speed data from a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver. Talker ID If you want to specify a dedicated Talker ID for the datagram format, it can be defined here.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual NMEA Sentence Select which NMEA, third party or proprietary datagram format to be used for the communication. • Auto The TV80 will read all relevant datagrams. If the specified information is provided to the system on more than one telegram format, a built-in priority list will be used.
Functions and dialog boxes Software License dialog box The TV80 system needs a software license to receive data from catch monitoring sensors. Each software license “unlocks” a set of functionalities. The settings Software License allow you to type a license code (text string) to unlock the TV80 system functionality. How to open dialog box can be opened from the menu.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual – You can set up a trawl gear (single and twin) and a purse seine gear and add and configure all the catch monitoring sensors related to any of them. – You can set up the interfaces with catch monitoring receivers and define the communication parameters.
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Functions and dialog boxes – You can set up the interfaces with catch monitoring receivers and define the communication parameters. – You can set up the interfaces with catch monitoring receivers and define the communication parameters. • Full Trawl and Purse Seine License –...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Active menu; Functions and dialog boxes menu offers parameters related to the current active echogram. In this context, Active an echogram provides real time data from a PX TrawlEye sensor. How to open Select the icon.
Functions and dialog boxes TrawlEye Mode function Depending on your operational needs or on the properties of your PX TrawlEye, you can choose how to see your echogram. If the PX TrawlEye is equipped with a Depth Lid and the depth measurement is enabled, you can also select to view the PX TrawlEye echogram in true motion.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Description The choices in will show as many PX TrawlEye sensors as you installed, Sensor name and with the name you gave them, in the dialog box. Installation Range function function allows you to change the scale on what you see on the screen. The Range maximum range for the TrawlEye to see is set when configuring the sensor itself.
Functions and dialog boxes Gain function The purpose of the function is to adjust the echo level in the display presentations. Gain How to open This function is opened from the menu. Active Description The setting is by default only applied to currently selected echogram. It is identified with a thick border.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Range Marker function Sometimes you may find it useful to place a marker on your active PX TrawlEye echogram presentation. The allows you to place a visual marker, which is Range Marker a thick red horizontal line, to help you visualize and analyze the echoes on the echogram view.
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Functions and dialog boxes Strong This selection allows the filter to compare the echoes from the latest eight pings. For the current echo to be shown, it must be present in all of these pings. Related topics Removing noise from the TrawlEye view, page 106 406388/F...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual View shortcut menu: Functions and dialog boxes shortcut menu provides basic functions related to the TV80 views, their content View and the way the data received is going to be presented. You can create a new sensor view or edit the information to be shown along with the icons that will show that information.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual PX Configurator first dialog box With the start dialog you can define some of your working preferences PX Configurator and start the configuration process as such. The sensor must be connected to the computer with a dedicated cable.
Functions and dialog boxes Introduction to PX Sensors Configuration dialog boxes The configuration parameters available in the relevant configuration dialog boxes allow you to set up which measurements the sensor shall make and which communication channels it shall use for these measurements. How to open The relevant configuration dialog box is opened from the dialog box.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Configuration parameters common to all PX type sensors When you define a common parameter for a specific sensor you make it unique for your fishing scenario and needs. Non editable information about the sensor Every sensor has some unique settings. The information “read” from the sensor is shown in grey colour and cannot be edited.
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Functions and dialog boxes Description Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. In some cases, you may find that the default parameters do not suit your operational needs. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
Setup Description Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. In some cases, you may find that the default parameters do not suit your operational needs. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
Functions and dialog boxes Location When you configure a PX sensor for a purse seine gear, the parameter Location defines at which point from the net shooting start the sensor is located. The defined location will be visible in the relevant depth gauge. To add the depth graph to your view, open the module and select Designer...
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Description Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. In some cases, you may find that the default parameters do not suit your operational needs. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
Setup Description Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. In some cases, you may find that the default parameters do not suit your operational needs. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters. Details This dialog box presents a number of parameters that are common to all Configuration dialog boxes and some that are specific to the type of sensor connected.
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Setup Description Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. In some cases, you may find that the default parameters do not suit your operational needs. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant operating parameters.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Range parameter defines how “far” you want the TrawlEye to detect echoes. Range The range is defined from a selected start range, and down to a value less than the current bottom depth or a distance in horizontal direction in the water. A better resolution is achieved using the shorter ranges.
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Functions and dialog boxes Gain The purpose of the function is to adjust the echo level in the display Gain presentations. By adjusting the gain you can control how much amplification the TV80 system applies to the received echoes. In combination with TVG value, select the best setting for your fishing scenario.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Note Learn parameter 1; Pulse Length and Learn Parameter 2; TVG. Ping interval: 60. The PX TrawlEye will start with pulse length 64µs and TVG 20 and use this setting for 60 pings, then the TrawlEye will keep 64µs, but change TVG to 30 for the next 60 pings, then 64µs and TVG 35 for 60 pings and then 64µs and TVG40...
When you define a common parameter for a specific sensor you make it unique for your fishing scenario and needs. Description Catch monitoring sensors are delivered from Kongsberg Maritime readily set up with common default settings. In some cases, you may find that the default parameters do not suit your operational needs.
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“master” and the “remote” sensors. Channel All sensors are provided by Kongsberg Maritime with predefined communication channels. The predefined communication channel will always be shown as the default channel. It may be required to change one or more communication channels, and there may be many reasons for this.
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Functions and dialog boxes Update Interval This value specifies at what time interval the update is to be done. A faster update rate gives you information more often, but will decrease the battery life. The default value is shown with an asterisk. Output Power If you work in shallow and/or confined waters you may find it useful to reduce the output power to avoid reverberation.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Non editable information about the sensor Every sensor has some unique settings. Description The information “read” from the sensor is shown in grey colour and cannot be edited. Details FPGA Version The field-programmable gate array (FPGA) version is unique for every sensor.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual (Pitch and Roll) Calibration dialog box If you want your sensor to measure the pitch and roll of the trawl doors, you must calibrate it. Prerequisites Calibration must be done with the sensor mounted in its installation adapter on the trawl door(s).
Functions and dialog boxes Description dialog box shows the measurements or functions defined in the Advanced corresponding dialog box. You can define a minimum and a maximum PX Configurator range value for every measurement. Note Observe that the units used are the standard international units and not those defined in the dialog box.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Details Depending on the sensor selected, you will find different parameters that will help you configure it. The appearance of the parameters reflect the currently selected sensor type. Sensor name By default, the name of the selected sensor/measurement will come up. You can...
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Functions and dialog boxes Channel This is the communication channel used between the catch monitoring sensor and the TV80. The channel number is vital. The channel you choose must comply with the channel programmed into the catch monitoring sensor. If these do not match, the communication between the TV80 and the sensor will not work.
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Functions and dialog boxes Description In this context, the different combinations of views is called layout. If you are working with many sensors, you may find it useful to work with different sensors views combinations depending on the operating scenario. You can create a new layout any time you need it to make your operations easier.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Edit Layout dialog box You may prefer to give a different name to a selected layout or change the function key related to it. With the dialog box you can change the name and the function Edit Layout key assigned to an existing layout.
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Functions and dialog boxes Description The flexibility of the TV80 allows you to choose and define the gear you are going to work with. This may prove useful if you want to use different gears or test their behaviour in different operational scenarios.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Add New Sensor dialog box When you want to put a new catch monitoring sensor to use, you need to add it to the system. The sensor may or may not need to be configured. The...
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Functions and dialog boxes • Select if you have a new sensor that needs to be configured before use. The sensor must be connected to the computer with a dedicated cable. Dedicated dialog boxes are provided to configure the new sensor. •...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Select Input (LAN) dialog box In the dialog box you can add a new Ethernet connection and select Select Input (LAN) the device you want your TV80 system to interface. How to open To open the...
Functions and dialog boxes SR Connectivity dialog box In the dialog box, you can select the specific SR Receiver you want to SR Connectivity add to your system or you can select to replay some specific files related to the data sent by the PX sensors.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Related topics Setting up the interfaces to peripheral devices through a LAN (Ethernet) port, page 124 Software License dialog box, page 247 Spectrum dialog box, page 239 Select Input (COM) dialog box Serial line communication with external devices is important for the TV80 system. The communication between the TV80 system and peripheral devices takes place using "datagrams".
Functions and dialog boxes Port Monitor dialog box Communication with external devices is important for the TV80 system. The communication between the TV80 system and peripheral devices takes place using "datagrams". These datagrams are self-contained and independent entities of data carrying information.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Details Rx Data This text box displays the data communication received by the TV80 from external devices. These external devices may for example be navigation sensors, motion reference units, or other hydroacoustic systems. If you have enabled Auto Update the text box is continuously updated with new information.
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Functions and dialog boxes Description A serial port is a serial communication interface that is still very common between maritime systems. It is very important that any serial line between the TV80 system and any external system is setup correctly with identical parameters at each end.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual signalling events, across the transmission medium per time unit using a digitally modulated signal or a line code. The symbol rate is measured in baud (Bd) or symbols per second. In the case of a line code, the symbol rate is the pulse rate in pulses per second.
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Functions and dialog boxes In information technology, and related fields, handshaking is an automated process of negotiation that dynamically sets parameters of a communications channel established between two entities before normal communication over the channel begins. It follows the physical establishment of the channel and precedes normal information transfer.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Once the TV80 has identified and listed all the available serial and LAN ports on the Processor Unit, these can not be used by any other software applications.If the TV80 does not need a specific port, it can be released for other use.
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Functions and dialog boxes Details Interference Filter will remove Interference Filter noise and false echoes from other echo sounders and sonars in the vicinity of your own vessel. The default setting of the Interference is Off. Filter Interference Filter Level allows Interference Filter Level you to specify the strength of...
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual The following options are available: • The filter is switched off. • Weak The information provided from the sensors must be stable for at least two consecutive transmissions. If this is not the case, the information is not shown in the TV80 presentation.
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Functions and dialog boxes Water Profile Use this setting to set up the TV80 system for operation in fresh or salt water. Detection Threshold (DT) This parameter is used to control the threshold level for detection of signals. Signals below the threshold level will not be detected, while signals above the threshold will be detected.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual SR15/SR70 Receiver setup dialog box; Recording settings dialog box allows you to set up some parameters related SR15/SR70 Receiver Setup to the recording and replaying of the PX sensor data received on that specific receiver. Prerequisites...
Functions and dialog boxes Recording File Size You can define the maximum size interval of the recorded receiver data files. When the recorded file achieves the maximum size defined, it will be stored and a new file will be created automatically. Record This is an "on/off"...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Details Replayer This is an "on/off" switch. Select the box to enable the function. Replay Speed You can increase (or decrease) the replay speed. Open the list and select your preferred speed. Select Replay Files Select to add the file or files you want to replay. The files you add will replace the currently added.
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Functions and dialog boxes Description Every external equipment connected to the TV80 system offers one or more measurements. A gauge allows you to see the information you want from the sensor you want and with the appearance you want. You can view on your screen presentation any measurement received by the TV80 with a gauge of your choice.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Time You can see the latest updated date and the time of the measurement. This will help you check if the system is receiving updated information. Measurements A list of all the measurements appears. The name of every measurement correspond to those defined in the dialog box.
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Functions and dialog boxes Description Messages from the TV80 system can be related to any type of hardware or software errors. Messages also communicate events related to the operational performance and conditions. The messages are divided into different types related to their importance. Warnings are indicated with a yellow colour, while errors are indicated with a red colour.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual An information messages is simply a notification of a minor operational event. No corrective actions are required. Details Messages The messages are listed in a table. For each message, the date and time of issue is shown.
Functions and dialog boxes Details Description You can change the name of the port. This will help you identify it easily. Local IP Address If you have more than one Ethernet adapter, you must specify the IP address of the Ethernet adapter you want to use.
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PSIMP datagram formats. • Simrad PSIMTV80 datagram format Simrad PSIMTV80s a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide data related to the measurements and location of the sensors in the gear from the TV80 catch monitoring software. Related topics...
Functions and dialog boxes SR70 Hydrophone Setup dialog box dialog box shows the hydrophones connected to the SR70 SR70 Hydrophone Setup Receiver. You can select the hydrophone(s) you want to receive the data from the chosen PX TrawlEye sensor. How to open This dialog box is only available if you have set up an Ethernet connection with an SR70 Receiver.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual SR15 Hydrophone Setup dialog box dialog box allows you to open the dialog box. SR15 Hydrophone Setup Spectrum How to open This dialog box is only available if you have set up an Ethernet connection with an SR15 Receiver.
If you have two or more catch monitoring sensors on board, you need to make sure they do not use the same frequency range. All sensors are provided by Kongsberg Maritime with predefined communication channels. Note It may be required to change one or more communication channels, and there may be many reasons for this.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Fre- PX Multi- PX Flow PI Sensors quencies TrawlEye MultiCatch Universal Sensor Mk2 Channel Channel (kHz) Channel Channel Channel Channel 39.4 - 40.7 Not used 40.8 - 42.1 Not used 42.2 - 43.5 Not used 43.6 - 44.9 45.0 - 46.3...
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Overview of sensors channels and frequencies Lower frequencies are better for long range communications. If you need long-range communication, you should use low channels. Related topics PX Flow Sensor configurator dialog box, page 265 PX TrawlEye Configurator dialog box, page 266 PX MultiSensor Mk2 configuration dialog box, page 260 PX MultiCatch configuration dialog box, page 262 PX Universal configuration dialog box, page 263...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Overview of catch monitoring measurements In order to make the most of your time at sea, it is very important to understand the main purpose and applications of every measurement a catch monitoring sensor can make.
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Overview of catch monitoring measurements Depth measurement Depth measurements provide you with accurate information about the current depth of the sensor. If you for example place the sensor behind the headrope, you will be able to monitor the depth of the headrope. By having a sensor measuring depth, you can monitor the exact depth of the gear relative to the surface, and adjust the trawl depth accordingly.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Pitch and roll measurements Knowing the roll and pitch angle values are of great importance to have full control of your trawl doors and your gear. With these two measurements you can make real time adjustments to properly align your trawl.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual About NMEA and standard datagram formats Topics About the NMEA datagram formats, page 316 NMEA, page 317 NMEA sentence structure, page 317 Standard NMEA 0183 communication parameters, page 318 About the NMEA datagram formats The TV80 can send and receive information to and from several different peripherals.
Datagram formats NMEA The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has defined communication standards for maritime electronic equipment. The TV80 Catch Monitoring Software supports these standards for communication with external sensors and peripheral systems. The most common standard is NMEA 0183. The National Marine Electronics Association describes it as follows: The NMEA 0183 Interface Standard defines electrical signal requirements, data transmission protocol and time, and specific sentence formats for a 4800-baud serial...
The carriage return and line feed characters terminate the sentence. Note In some proprietary telegrams received from other Kongsberg Maritime equipment, the $ character is replaced by the @ character. The checksum field may then not be in use. Related topics...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual If you need the depth below the keel, use the NMEA DBK datagram. If you need the depth below the transducer, use the NMEA DBT datagram. NMEA GGA datagram format The NMEA GGA datagram transfers time-, position- and fix-related data from a global positioning system (GPS).
Datagram formats NMEA GLL datagram format The NMEA GLL datagram transfers the latitude and longitude of vessel position, the time of the position fix and the current status from a global positioning system (GPS). Format $--GLL,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF> Description : Talker identifier $—...
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual : Deviation (Degrees Magnetic), East/West z.z,a • E = East • W = West Variation (Degrees Magnetic), East/West r.r,a • E = East • W = West : Checksum NMEA HDM datagram format The NMEA HDM datagram provides vessel heading in degrees magnetic. The datagram is no longer recommended for use in new designs.
Datagram formats NMEA RMC datagram format The NMEA RMC datagram transfers the time, date, position, course and speed data from a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver. Format $--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,z.z,ddmmyy,r.r,a,a*hh Description : Talker identifier $— : Datagram identifier : Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) of the current position hhmmss.ss : Status = The data are valid.
Simrad TV80 Reference Manual NMEA VHW datagram format The NMEA VHW datagram contains the compass heading to which the vessel points, and the speed of the vessel relative to the water. Format $--VHW,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,x.x,K*hh<CR><LF> Description : Talker identifier $— : Datagram identifier : Heading (Degrees True) x.x,T...
Datagram formats NMEA VTG datagram format The NMEA VTG datagram contains the actual course and speed relative to the ground. Format $--VTG,x.x,T,y.y,M,z.z,N,g.g,K,a*hh<CR><LF> Description : Talker identifier $— : Datagram identifier : Course over ground (Degrees True) x.x,T : Course over ground (Degrees Magnetic) y.y,M : Speed over ground (knots) z.z,N...
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual : Brightness (Percentage) : Colour palette • D = Daytime setting • K = Dusk setting • N = Nighttime setting • O = The display backlight is turned off. : Status • R = The datagram is provided as a status report.
Simrad DBS datagram format, page 333 Simrad PSIMTV80 datagram format Simrad PSIMTV80s a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide data related to the measurements and location of the sensors in the gear from the TV80 catch monitoring software.
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual • : West • : East : Latitude sensor (Degrees, minutes and hundredths) ddmm.hh,N • : North • : South : Longitude sensor (Degrees, minutes and hundredths) ddmm.hh,W • : West • : East : Vessel speed (Speed in knots) kk.kk...
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Datagram formats On a dual trawl, the location on the clump is defined as a2 while the starboard door is b2. On a triple trawl, the clumps are a2 and b2 while the starboard door is c2. : Measurement to (location) (See illustration.) : Measurement value (Measured sensor value [Always SI units]) vvvv.v : Sensor data quality...
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Simrad PSIMP F datagram format Simrad PSIMP F is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide the type and configuration of PS and PI sensors used by a Simrad catch monitoring system. Format $PSIMP,F,S1,S2,S3,T1,T2,T3,F1,F2,F3*chksum<CR><LF>...
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Datagram formats Simrad PSIMP D1 datagram format Simrad PSIMP D1 is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide the type and configuration of PS, PI and PX sensors used by a Simrad catch monitoring system. Format $PSIMP,D1,tt,dd,M,U,SNo,MNo,C,V,CR,Q,In,SL,NL,G,Cb,error*chksum<CR><LF>...
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual : Change rate The magnitude of the current depth or temperature measurement : Quality • : No connection between the sensor and the receiver • : One or two telemetry pulses are lost, current value is predicted.
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Datagram formats Simrad DBS datagram format Simrad DBS is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime to provide the current depth of the trawl sensor. Format @IIDBS,,,x.x,M,,<CR><LF> Description : Talker identifier : Datagram identifier : Depth (Metres) (0 – 2000) x.x,M...
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Index minimum limit ......... 238 purpose ..........190 about apply bottom bar ..........183 layout ............ 228 context sensitive on-line help ......11 area NMEA datagram formats ......316 Units dialog box ........226 on-line help ..........78 audio online information ........
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Index Measurements dialog box......302 Messages ..........304 PX Configurator........272 current software version select............. 272 checking..........169 Select Sensors dialog box......278 currently active licenses channels Software License page ........ 248 overview ..........309 sensors........... 309 check sensors measurements......... 135 data checking defining the file and folder settings for data...
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Index Gear Setup dialog box......... 283 Setup menu ..........232 Load Layout dialog box....... 228 direction Load View dialog box......... 208 PX Configurator........271 Messages dialog box ........304 display New Layout dialog box ....... 281 description ..........20 Ping-Ping Filter function ......254 select menu location ........
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual sensor view ..........104 Serial Port Setup dialog box......293 enter FPGA Version license string..........249 PX Configurator........274 enter license string frequencies Software License page ........ 249 overview ..........309 entering function offset values ..........146 Gain............
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Index remove........... 283 calibrate door sensor........155 Gear Setup dialog box calibrate the depth sensors......154 delete gear ..........283 change the colour palette used in the description ..........283 presentation ..........89 details............ 283 change the menu location....... 90 edit gear ..........
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual set up the sensors alarms........ 91 when not in use........... 14 start the software program ..... 28, 61, 83 indicator stop the software program ......84 record ............ 178 temporary remove a sensor from the information presentation ...........
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Index connect external devices ......46, 124 top bar ........... 177 language longitude select..........35, 88 top bar ........... 179 Language function description ..........226 purpose ..........188 latitude Main menu top bar ........... 179 functions and dialog boxes ......214 layout how to open..........
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual Active menu description ......192 description ..........242 change location........... 90 how to open........242–245 Extras menu description ......193 Position page ........... 243 gauge shortcut menu description ....206 purpose ..........191 Main menu functions and dialog boxes..... 214 navigation sensor Operation menu description ......
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Index datagram format........322 opening ............ 92 NMEA HDT Opaque function datagram format........322 purpose ..........206 NMEA output open setting up on a serial port ......50, 127 Active menu ........191, 250 setting up on Ethernet ......51, 128 context sensitive on-line help ......
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual adjusting the receiver sensitivity..... 151 adjusting the receiver parameters... 44, 67, 121 Parity adjusting the receiver sensitivity..... 151 Serial Port Setup ........292 adjusting the screen resolution ......34 Paste Format function calibrating door sensor ........ 155 purpose ..........
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Index setting up NMEA output on Offsets dialog box ....... 190, 237 Ethernet ......... 50–51, 127–128 Opaque function ........206 setting up sensors alarms ....... 91 Palette function......... 188 setting up summary ......30, 56, 81 Paste Format function ......... 206 setting up the Ethernet data output ....
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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual set up ............91 copy............249 sentence structure currently active licenses....... 248 NMEA 0183 ..........317 details............ 248 serial line license details........... 249 checking the data transfer......134 purpose ..........191 handshake ..........292 type license string........249...
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Index purpose ..........192 Menu............. 177 start recording Messages ..........180 Record ........... 218 Minimize ..........181 Step size navigational information......179 Spectrum dialog box........240 Normalize ..........181 stop product name ........... 177 recording ..........218 record indicator ........178 stop program temperature ..........