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  • Page 1 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Ver. 2.01...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Handling Instructions ..............1 2 General ....................3 3 Features ..................... 5 4 Measurement Modes ..............7 ....................7 Vessel Speed ......................7 Current ................ 9 Current Notation Method ..................10 Deviation Current 5 Operating Instructions ............11 ..............
  • Page 4 6.2.5 Stereoscopic 3-D Display Mode ............. 39 6.2.6 Echogram Display Mode................ 40 7 Menus ....................42 ..................42 Display Setting (1) ..................44 Display Setting (2) ..................46 Display Setting (3) ..................48 Display Setting (4) ......................50 Memory ......................52 Alarm ....................

  • Page 5: Handling Instructions

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 1 Handling Instructions When handling KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph, please pay particular attention to the following instructions: 危険 This symbol indicates matters that “may lead to imminent risk of Danger death or serious injury if incorrectly handled.”...
  • Page 6 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual packaging or cushioning materials to avoid vibrations and impacts. Transporting in an improper package may cause failure and damage of the device. 1.4 Be careful of temperature, humidity and direct sunshine Storing and using at extremely high or low temperature must be avoided.

  • Page 7: General

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 2 General This equipment is an ultrasonic current meter, emitting ultrasonic waves from the transducer installed on the bottom of a ship to use the Doppler effects on plankton and floating objects in seawater or on the waves reflected from the bottom of the sea.
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  • Page 9: Features

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 3 Features (1) Clear display of both currents and deviation currents of up to 5 layers Current values of up to 5 layers can be displayed. The layers are displayed in different colors to clearly distinguish them.
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  • Page 11: Measurement Modes

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 4 Measurement Modes Vessel Speed The current meter measures three types of vessel speed; vessel speed to the bottom, vessel speed to the water and GPS vessel speed. Each speed can be obtained as shown in Fig. 1 below: ①...
  • Page 12 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual ② Water Mode This measurement method is for obtaining the current in the sea where the sea bottom is too deep to detect, by using the ship velocity to the water of the base layer.

  • Page 13: Current Notation Method

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 4.3 Current Notation Method In currents, there are those in the northwest direction and those in the southeast direction as well. Like currents, anything that has both a direction and magnitude (current speed in this...

  • Page 14: Deviation Current

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 4.4 Deviation Current When setting a net in purse seine fisheries, the net cannot be stretched successfully if the current differs depending on the layer. In such a case, a deviation current becomes necessary to find the changes in the current of different layers.

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5 Operating Instructions 5.1 Remote Controller Overview PS Keys: For storing frequently-used settings and for changing those settings in combination with the Up and Down keys, without opening the menu. For opening / closing the menu...

  • Page 16: Operating Procedure

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Operating Procedure Turn ON the power with the switch either on the I-133 Power ON display or the power switch box. For details, refer to Section 5.4. Use the Up key, Down key, Right key, Left key or the Set the depth menu screen to change the depth of each layer.

  • Page 17: Remote Controller Operating Method

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5.3 Remote Controller Operating Method The operating method of the RC-20 Remote Controller is described as follows: ① Open the menu screen with the MENU key. The menu screen has three major types; User Menu, Service Menu and Technical Menu ②...

  • Page 18: Power On & Off

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Power ON & OFF Caution When turning ON the power again after the power was turned OFF, wait for about 10 seconds before turning ON the power. If this interval is too short, the device may not start correctly.

  • Page 19: Setting The Layer Depth

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5.5 Setting the Layer Depth 5.5.1 The Simple Way to Change the Depth with the Remote Controller (without opening the menu) ① On the normal screen where the menu is not displayed, press the Up key to flash the bottom layer (5th layer when 5 layers are selected), and press the Down key to flash the 1st layer.

  • Page 20: Changing The Depth On The Menu Screen

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5.5.2 Changing the Depth on the Menu Screen ① Press the “MENU” button of RC-20, and press either the PREV key or the NEXT key to display the Display Setting (1) screen. ② With the Up or Down key, move the cursor to the layer to change its depth.

  • Page 21: Selecting The Transmitted Pulse Width

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5.6 Selecting the Transmitted Pulse Width Press the “MENU” button on RC-20, and press either the PREV key or the ① NEXT key to display the Display Setting (1) screen. ② Use the Up or Down key to move the cursor to the Transmitted Pulse Width.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Display Mode

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5.7 Selecting the Display Mode 5.7.1 The Simple Way to Change the Display Mode with the Remote Controller (without opening the menu) On the normal screen, use the PREV key or the NEXT key to change the display mode as shown in Fig.

  • Page 23: Changing On The Menu Screen

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5.7.2 Changing on the Menu Screen ① Press the “MENU” button on RC-20, and press either the PREV key or the NEXT key to display the Display Setting (1) screen. ② Use the Up or Down key to move the cursor to the Display Mode.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Track Mode

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5.8 Selecting the Track Mode ① Press the “MENU” button on RC-20, and press either the PREV key or the NEXT key to display the Display Setting (1) screen. ② Use the Up or Down key to move the cursor to the Track Mode.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Gain

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5.9 Adjusting the Gain ① Press the “MENU” button of RC-20, and press either the PREV key or the NEXT key to display the Display Setting (2) screen. ② Use the Up or Down key to move the cursor to the Receiver Gain.

  • Page 26: Setting The Alarm

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5.10 Setting the Alarm ① Press the “MENU” button on RC-20, and press either the NEXT key or PREV key to display the Alarm screen. ② Use the Up or Down key to move the cursor to the alarm item to be set.
  • Page 27 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Buttons in Use Screen in Use ③ ④ ※A speaker sold separately is necessary for the output of the alarm.

  • Page 28: Load And Save Functions

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5.11 Load and Save Functions The “MENU” button on RC-20, and press either the PREV key or the ① NEXT key to display the Memory screen. Use the Up or Down key to move the cursor to the desired load or save ②...

  • Page 29: Setting The Preset Key

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 5.12 Setting the Preset key ① Press the “MENU” button of RC-20, and press either the PREV key or the NEXT key to display the Key Setting screen. ② Use the Up or Down key to move the cursor to the preset key item to be set.
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  • Page 31: Display Modes

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 6 Display Modes 6.1 Major Display Items ① Basic Display Area ④ Echogram Display Area ②Textual Display Area ⑤Trend Graph Display Area ③ Vector Display Area Figure 14 Figure 14 shows a schematic diagram of the Vector Display mode.
  • Page 32 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual ①Basic Display Area This area shows information on the ship such as the position and velocity, and information on sailing such as its date. This area is shown for all six-display modes. (Only the DCG 200 Display has a different format.) Date and Time : Show the date and time that are set inside the device.
  • Page 33 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual ② Textual Display Area The current speed of the current values is shown in figures, and its direction is shown in either 0 to 359 degrees or 32-point system such as NE and SE.
  • Page 34 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual ③ Vector Display Area The current value is shown in a circle graph. The measurement mode chosen between the Bottom Mode and the Water Modes, alarm setting values and the water temperature of the surface layer are also displayed.
  • Page 35 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual ④ Echogram Display Area The colors of the plankton and floating objects shown in the echogram display can be used as a guide for setting the measurement of the current meter. The echogram display is shown for two modes; the vector display mode and echogram display mode.
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  • Page 37 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual ⑤ Trend Graph Display The values before the certain period of time are shown for the items set in the trend graph. The trend graph display is shown for two modes; the vector display mode and the DCG-200 display mode.

  • Page 38: Display Mode

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 6.2 Display Mode 6.2.1 Vector Display Mode This mode shows the speed and direction of the current value and those of the deviation current value of up to five layers. The Vessel Speed, ship position, course, echogram, and trend graph can be seen on one screen.

  • Page 39: Textual Display Mode

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 6.2.2 Textual Display Mode The characters are enlarged in this mode. The current value you wish to see can be recognized at a glance even from a distance. Basic Display Textual BOTTOM Display Vector Display Figure 21 * The basic display of this mode does not show the latitude and longitude.

  • Page 40: Dcg-200 Compatible Display Mode

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 6.2.3 DCG-200 Compatible Display Mode The screen display of this mode is the same as that of the conventional DCG-200 model. It is recommended that users who are familiar with the conventional model use this display mode.
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  • Page 42: Vessel Speed Display Mode

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 6.2.4 Vessel Speed Display Mode The back and forth movement as well as right and left movement of the ship are shown as the velocity, and its trend is shown in a graph. This display mode allows you to easily know the state of your ship.

  • Page 43: Stereoscopic 3-D Display Mode

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 6.2.5 Stereoscopic 3-D Display Mode The data obtained from each layer are shown in 3D. For details, refer to Section 7.3. This mode can show the current stereoscopically to allow you to imagine the casting net, etc.

  • Page 44: Echogram Display Mode

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 6.2.6 Echogram Display Mode The echogram display mode allows you to use the display colors of the plankton and floating objects in the sea as a guide for setting the measurement of the current meter.
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  • Page 46: Menus

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7 Menus 7.1 Display Setting (1) transmission On this setting screen, the tracking, manual sea Bottom layer and synchronization can be set and changed in addition to the depth setting, transmitted pulse width, display mode and track mode described in Chapter 5.
  • Page 47 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Range Item Description LAYER DEPTH Set the depth of the layers to measure the current. 3 to 400 m 1st LAYER 3 to 400 m 2nd LAYER 3 to 400 m 3rd LAYER 3 to 400 m...

  • Page 48: Display Setting (2)

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.2 Display Setting (2) On this setting screen, both the echogram setting and current graph setting described in Section 6.1 can be set and changed in addition to the gain adjustment described in Section 5.9.
  • Page 49 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Range Item Description ECHOGRAM Set the items related to the echogram display. Use 5.0 normally. However, increase this value to enhance the sensitivity GAIN 0.0 to 10.0 if it is difficult to obtain the current value.

  • Page 50: Display Setting (3)

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.3 Display Setting (3) On this setting screen, the items related to the trend graph described in Section 6.1, and the items related to 3-D Vector display described in Section 6.2.5 can be set and changed.
  • Page 51 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Range Item Description Set the items related to the trend graph to be displayed at the lower TREND GRAPH left side of the current screen. TEMP. CURRENT DISPLAY Choose the items to be displayed in the trend graph.

  • Page 52: Display Setting (4)

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.4 Display Setting (4) On this setting screen, the items related to the distance can be set and changed. The item to move to the service menu can also be set on this screen.
  • Page 53 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Range Item Description CRUISE CRUISE DISP. TRIP Choose the display for the mileage. TIMER BOTTOM Choose how to count the mileage and trip; counting either based on CRUISE REF. the “ship to ground” or the “ ship to water.”...

  • Page 54: Memory

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.5 Memory On this setting screen, the items related to reproduction and storage functions described in Section 5.11 can be set and changed. The reproduction function is to reproduce the stored settings. The storage function is to save all settings except the key settings.
  • Page 55 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Item Range Description LOAD The settings in the menu can be load. CANCEL STANDARD If “Execute” is chosen, the setting will be the default setting. EXECUTE CANCEL LOAD 1 EXECUTE CANCEL LOAD 2 EXECUTE...

  • Page 56: Alarm

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.6 Alarm On this setting screen, the items related to the alarm described in Section 5.10 can be set or changed. Default settings Figure 31...
  • Page 57 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Range Item RING ALARM OUT ALARM DISP. Ship Velocity SELECT Absolute Current Deviation Current 0.1 to 30.0 SETTINGS (in steps of 0.1) ▲ DIRECTION ▼ TIME ALARM OUT 00:01 to 23:59 SETTINGS CRUISE ALARM OUT...

  • Page 58: Key Setting

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.7 Key Setting On this setting screen, the items related to the key setting described in Section 5.12 can be set or changed. The items selected here will be RC-20 preset key items. The preset keys set here allow you to change the item with one push, without opening the menu.
  • Page 59 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Range Item Description PRESET KEY Set the function to be assigned to each PS key. TRACK MODE ECHOGRAM DISP. CURR.DISP.RANGE DISP.LAYER CURR.DISP ECHOGRAM GAIN LOAD...

  • Page 60: Service (1)

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.8 Service (1) On this setting screen, the items related to the date and time of the basic display described in Section 6.1 can be set. Default settings Figure 33...
  • Page 61 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Item Range Description DATE ADJUST Set the date of the inner clock of this device. YEAR MONTH TIME ADJUST Set the time of the inner clock of this device. HOUR MINUTE SECOND If this item is set to ON, a pseudo current value based on the dummy...

  • Page 62: Service (2)

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.9 Service (2) On this setting screen, the Language, IF Output, On-Screen Display, Screen Ratio, Tiltmeter Correction and Transmitting Mode can be set or changed. An item to move to the Technical Menu can also be set.
  • Page 63 KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Item Range Description ENGLISH 日本語 言語 The language used for the menu display can be chosen. NORWEGAN SPANISH 韓国語 LAYER1/3/5 The GPIF format data that are output from IF-42 interface board has IF OUTPUT 3 layers, so that the layer of the data to be output must be specified.

  • Page 64: Technical (1)

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.10 Technical (1) Caution These are internal advanced settings. Do not change them - use the default settings. 出荷時設定 Default settings Figure 35...

  • Page 65: Technical (2)

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.11 Technical (2) Caution These are internal advanced settings. Do not change them - use the default settings. Default settings Figure 36...

  • Page 66: Technical (3)

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.12 Technical (3) Caution These are internal advanced settings. Do not change them - use the default settings. Default settings Figure 37...

  • Page 67: Technical (4)

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.13 Technical (4) Caution These are internal advanced settings. Do not change them - use the default settings. Default settings Figure 38...

  • Page 68: Ok Monitor

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 7.14 OK MONITOR This screen allows you to check whether the calculation results are sent correctly. Interface Software Version SR Software Version SRソ フ ト バージョ ン PCソ フ ト バージョ ン PC Software Version Motherboard Type マ...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 8 Specifications 8.1 Measuring Method The 4-beam system using ultrasonic pulses 8.2 Frequency in Use 140 [kHz] 8.3 Measurement of Current and Deviation Current (1) Maximum Layers: 5 layers (2) Distance under The Bottom:...

  • Page 70: External Input

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 0 to 9999.99[nm] 8.6 External Input (1) NMEA Fore Direction Input (2) NMEA Latitude and Longitude Input (3) NMEA Water Temperature Input (4) NMEA Sea Depth Input (5) GC-21 Input (6) External Synchronization Input 8.7 External Output...

  • Page 71: Configuration

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 9 Configuration 9.1 Equipment Configuration Outline Weight Equipment Name Quant. Note Drawing (approx. kg) SR-86 Transmitter & － S404794-D Receiver With a cable RC-20 Remote Controller S405340-A approx. 15 m in length － PRC-56 Processor S404795-D －...

  • Page 72: Standard Unit

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual Standard Unit 9.1.1 9.1.2 Optional Equipments Outline Weight Equipment Name Quant. Remarks Drawing (approx. kg) S404714- I-133 Display 19 inch LCD － NWZ-157 xx Display 15 inch LCD When the LCD other Power Switch Box...

  • Page 73: Equipment Chart

    KDG-300 Doppler Current Graph Instruction Manual 9.2 Equipment Chart I-133 Display (19 XGA) RC-20 Remote Controller AC100Vor AC220V RGB Cable 15 m 15 m Depth signals PRC-56 Processor Heading signals GPS signals Temperature signals CB-25 Cable (30 m) SR-86 Transmitter & Receiver...

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