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6205S2 BATHYMETRY & SIDE SCAN SYSTEM
U S E R H A R D W A R E M A N U A L
0025262_REV_A
5/26/2022
EdgeTech
4 Little Brook Road
West Wareham, MA 02576
Tel: (508) 291-0057
Fax: (508) 291-2491
www.EdgeTech.com

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  • Page 1 6205S2 BATHYMETRY & SIDE SCAN SYSTEM U S E R H A R D W A R E M A N U A L 0025262_REV_A 5/26/2022 EdgeTech 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham, MA 02576 Tel: (508) 291-0057 Fax: (508) 291-2491...
  • Page 2 The information, figures, and specifications in this manual are proprietary. They are issued in strict confidence on the condition that they not be copied, reprinted, or disclosed to a third party, either wholly or in part, without the prior written consent of EdgeTech. Any reproduction of EdgeTech-supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 3: Attention - Read This First

    A TT ENTI ON – RE AD T HIS FI RST ! Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Where applicable, warnings, cautions, and notes are provided in this manual as follows: WARNING! Identifies a potential hazard that could cause injury or death. CAUTION! Identifies a potential hazard that could damage equipment or data.

  • Page 4: Hardware Variations And Compatibility

    HA R DWA RE V AR IA TI ONS AN D CO MPA TI BIL IT Y The 6205s2 Bathymetry & Side Scan System contains both standard and proprietary hardware. At times, EdgeTech may change the standard components due to their availability or performance improvements.

  • Page 5: About This Document

    Purpose of this Manual The purpose of this manual is to provide the user with information on the setup and use of EdgeTech's 6205s2 Bathymetry & Side Scan System. Although this manual encompasses the latest operational features of the 6205s2, some features may be periodically upgraded. Therefore, the information in this manual is subject to change and should be used for reference only.

  • Page 6: Warranty Statement

    All equipment manufactured by EdgeTech is warranted against defective components and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment. Warranty repair will be done by EdgeTech free of charge. Shipping costs are to be borne by the customer. Malfunction due to improper use is not covered in the warranty, and EdgeTech disclaims any liability for consequential damage resulting from defects in the equipment's performance.

  • Page 7: Software Service Overview

    EdgeTech provides software services free of charge. This software agreement does not address customer- specified modifications or enhancements. These services may be ordered separately. Furthermore, EdgeTech software upgrades are meant for the sole use of EdgeTech customers. Any reproduction of EdgeTech-supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 8: Returned Material Authorization

    R ET URN ED M A TER IA L AU T HOR I ZA TIO N Prior to returning any equipment to EdgeTech, a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) Number must be obtained from USTOMER ERVICE RMA Purpose The RMA Number identifies returned equipment when it arrives at our receiving dock and enables tracking while at our facility.

  • Page 9: Customer Service

    CU ST O MER SE RVI CE Customer service personnel at EdgeTech are always eager to hear from users of our products. Your feedback is welcome and is a valuable source of information that we use to improve these products.

  • Page 10: Company Background

    USBL positioning systems, and bathymetric systems—that have become standards in the industry. EdgeTech has also consistently anticipated and responded to future needs through an active research and development program. Current efforts are focused on the application of cutting-edge CHIRP and acoustic technology.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    1.2.2 OEM RTK GNSS Aided INS Unit ....................1-20 1.3 Main System Components ......................1-21 1.3.1 6205s2 Swath Bathymetry and Side Scan Sonar Head ............1-21 1.3.2 6205S2-R Rack Mounted Topside Sonar Interface Box ............1-22 1.3.3 Discover Software ........................1-23 1.3.4 Third-Party Software ......................
  • Page 12 3.2 The 6205s2 Topside Sonar Interface Box ..................3-48 3.2.1 6205s2-R Rack Mount Topside Interface Box ................ 3-49 3.2.1.1 6205S2-R Topside Connectors, Switches, and Indicator Lights ........3-49 3.2.2 6205s2-S Stack Topside Interface ..................3-51 3.2.3 Topside Computer Requirements Specifications ..............3-51 4.0 CONNECTIONS AND FORMATS ....................
  • Page 13 6.0 CONNECT TO SONAR ....................... 6-68 6.1 Connecting to Sonar via Remote Desktop .................. 6-68 6.1.1 Connecting with the User-supplied computer ............... 6-68 6.1.2 Connecting with the EdgeTech supplied computer ............... 6-45 6.2 Confirming Supporting Data is Present ..................6-45 7.0 MAINTENANCE ........................7-49 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................
  • Page 14 A.1 Discover Bathymetric ........................9-83 A.2 Third-Party Software ........................9-83 A.2.1 HYPACK ..........................9-83 A.2.2 SonarWiz .......................... 9-83 A.2.3 Qinsy ..........................9-84 A.2.4 CARIS..........................9-84 A.2.5 EIVA NaviSuite ......................... 9-84 A.2.6 BEAMWORX Suite ......................9-84 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 15: List Of Figures

    Figure 3-2: 6205s2 Aft View ........................3-39 Figure 3-3: 6205S2 Forward View ......................3-39 Figure 3-4: 6205s2 Nose Cap Removed- AML SVT OEM Probe Visible and Optional Adaptor Flange Installed ................................. 3-39 Figure 3-5: 6205S2 Forward End Cap ....................... 3-41 Figure 3-6: 6205s2 Aft End Cap ........................
  • Page 16 Figure 4-2: 6205s2-R Rack Mount Topside Interface Connections ............4-58 Figure 4-3: 6205s2-R Rack Mount Topside Interface Connections ............4-59 Figure 4-4: 6205s2 System Is Optimized To Work With A Falling Edge 1PPS Signal ........ 4-60 Figure 4-5: Sonar Data Flowchart ......................4-61 Figure 4-6: Chevron Pattern Noise in a Cropped Portion of Discover Bathymetric ........
  • Page 17 Figure 8-37: Restoration Edit Image Selection ..................8-78 Figure 8-38: Restoration- Add Search Path Confirmation Buttons ............8-79 Figure 8-39: Restoration Restore Button ....................8-79 Figure 8-40: Restoration-Confirm Overwrite Continue Button ............... 8-80 Figure 9-1: 6205s2 Adaptor Flange Installation ..................9-82...
  • Page 18 Table 3-4: Environmental Specifications ....................2-29 Table 3-5: 6205s2 Topside Interface Specifications ................. 2-30 Table 3-6: 6205s2-R Topside Connectors, Switches, and Indicator Lights ..........3-50 Table 9-1: 6205s2 Topside and Sonar Head Spare Kits ................9-81 Table 9-2: 6205s2 Tool Kit ........................9-81 Table 9-3: 6205S2 Adaptor Flange Installation Kit ...................

  • Page 19: Overview

    USACE specifications for feature detection and bathymetric point data uncertainty. EdgeTech’s MPES technology enables the 6205s2 to produce a wider and cleaner swath (over 200°) than current technologies, resulting in superior coverage enabling faster and safer survey completion. In addition, the 6205s2 concurrently rejects multipath effects, reverberation, and acoustic noise commonly encountered in shallow water environments.

  • Page 20: Applications

    COTS (commercial off-the-shelf). The sensor can be integrated as separate components to the 6205s2, or it can be an OEM unit where the GNSS processor is integrated inside the rackmount topside, and the IMU is integrated inside the sonar head unit.

  • Page 21: Main System Components

    A sound velocity sensor is housed in the nose cone. Power/data deck cable and optional GNSS/INS Cable connectors are located on the top aft section of the sonar head. The system is delivered in a hardened traveling case. Further technical details on the 6205s2 Sonar Head are 6205 found in the section of this manual.

  • Page 22: 6205S2-R Rack Mounted Topside Sonar Interface Box

    1-22 Figure 1-2: 6205s2 Aft-Starboard View 1.3.2 6205S2-R Rack Mounted Topside Sonar Interface Box The topside sonar interface box delivers power to the sonar head and provides direct links between the sonar head, supporting sensors, and a topside computer. The sonar head receives power and transmits and receives data via the provided deck cable.

  • Page 23: Discover Software

    Figure 1-3: 6205s2 Topside Interface Box on Hardened SKB® Case 1.3.3 Discover Software EdgeTech’s Discover Bathymetric Software Acquisition package provides a way to control, store, and display the Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar data. For more information, refer to the...

  • Page 24: Third-Party Software

    Several third-party topside software applications are capable of acquiring and processing Bathymetry and Side Scan data from EdgeTech systems. Currently, Hypack, SonarWiz, Beamworx, and Qinsy software packages have been approved, and work continues to expand the number of compatible topsides. CARIS HIPS/SIPS and SonarWiz support our native JSF files for post-processing.

  • Page 25: Edgetech Ruggedized Getac Laptop

    1-25 Figure 1-7: 6205s2 with Optional Adaptor Flange Plate Installed 1.4.2 EdgeTech Ruggedized Getac Laptop EdgeTech offers an optional Ruggedized Getac Laptop, preloaded with EdgeTech’s Discover Bathymetric Software and all supporting software. The laptop has the specifications below: • Windows 10 Professional Operating System •...

  • Page 26: Sbg Systems Ekinox 3, With Septentrio Asterx4 Rtk Gnss Kit

    1-26 1.4.3 SBG Systems Ekinox 3, with Septentrio AsterX4 RTK GNSS Kit EdgeTech is currently offering an SBG Ekinox 3 Inertial system with a Septentrio Asterx-m3 RTK GNSS Kit. The Ekinox is a MEMS-based inertial system that includes an internal measurement unit (IMU) and extended Kalman filter (EKF).

  • Page 27: Gnss/Ins Unit Deck Cable

    1-27 1.4.4 GNSS/INS Unit Deck Cable A GNSS/INS deck cable is required for the 6205s2 OEM Integrated GNSS/INS unit option. EdgeTech’s GNSS/INS cable is a 20-meter (65 ft) underwater, high-speed network data and power cable that links the processing module to the IMU.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    2-28 2.0 S PE CI FI CATIO NS This section details the 6205s2 system specifications. 2.1 Physical Specifications PHYSICAL Size Without Adaptor Flange: L: 72.7 x W: 20.2 x H: 13.9 cm (28.6 x 7.9 x 5.5 in) With Adaptor Flange: L: 72.7 x W: 20.2 x H: 18.6 cm (28.6 x 7.9 x 7.4 in)

  • Page 29: Power Requirements

    2-29 Max Swath Sector 200° Max Number of Soundings/Ping Sounding Equidistant and Equiangular, auto-EquiDistant Patterns SYSTEM Pulse Modulation CW & FM CHIRP Construction 316 Stainless Steel Frame Dimensions Without Adaptor Flange: L: 72.7 x W: 20.2 x H: 13.9 cm (28.6 x 7.9 x 5.5 in) With Adaptor Flange: L: 72.7 x W: 20.2 x H: 18.6 cm (28.6 x 7.9 x 7.4 in) Deck Cable...

  • Page 30: Topside Specifications

    (2) GNSS antenna via TNC (1) Serial RS-232 Port for RTK (2) Serial RS-232 Ports Input Power Supply 115/230 VAC Auto-Sensing Output Power Supply 60VDC Current Draw 1.40A Table 3-5: 6205s2 Topside Interface Specifications 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 31: Mechanical Drawings

    2-31 2.6 Mechanical Drawings This section contains supporting drawings for the 6205s2 Swath Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar System: 2.6.1 6205s2 Sonar Head Drawing Figure 2-1: 6205s2 Sonar Head ICD...

  • Page 32: Figure 2-2: 6205S2 Sonar Head With Adaptor Flange Icd

    2-32 Figure 2-2: 6205s2 Sonar Head with Adaptor Flange ICD...

  • Page 33: Figure 2-3: 6205S2 Side Scan Transducer

    2-33 Figure 2-3: 6205s2 Side Scan Transducer...

  • Page 34: Figure 2-4: 6205S2 Side Scan Transducer Details

    2-34 Figure 2-4: 6205s2 Side Scan Transducer Details...

  • Page 35: Figure 2-5: 6205S2 Deck Cable Wiring Diagram

    2-35 Figure 2-5: 6205s2 Deck Cable Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 36: Figure 2-6: 6205S2 Gnss/Ins Deck Cable Wiring Diagram

    2-36 Figure 2-6: 6205s2 GNSS/INS Deck Cable Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 37: 6205S2 Topside

    2-37 2.6.2 6205s2 Topside Figure 2-7: 6205s2 Rack-Mounted Topside...

  • Page 38: Figure 2-8: 6205S2 Rack Mount In Case

    2-38 Figure 2-8: 6205s2 Rack Mount in Case...

  • Page 39: Technical Description

    3-39 3.0 T ECHNI CAL DES CRI PTI ON The complete 6205s2 system consists of a sonar head, a topside interface box, and an attached topside computer. This section describes the 6205s2 System's main components and provides drawings for system integration and operations.

  • Page 40: Sonar Arrays

    The frequency sets listed above were chosen to provide optimum results for any given water depth up to 50m (165ft) below the transducer. The 6205s2 is pressure-rated for water depths between 1m – 50m (3ft – 164ft). The optimal frequency depends on survey requirements.

  • Page 41: Sonar Processor Endcap And Pinout Drawings

    3-41 3.1.2.2 Sonar Processor Endcap and Pinout Drawings Figure 3-5: 6205S2 Forward End Cap...

  • Page 42: Figure 3-6: 6205S2 Aft End Cap

    3-42 Figure 3-6: 6205s2 Aft End Cap 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 43: Sound Velocity Sensor

    3-43 Figure 3-7: 6205s2 Pinout Drawing 3.1.2.3 Sound Velocity Sensor The 6205s2 Sonar Head nosecone is a flooded section that houses an AML Sound Velocity Sensor (SVT), which provides a response time of 47 μs, a resolution of 0.001 m/s, and a theoretical accuracy of ±0.025 m/s.

  • Page 44: Mounting Plate

    3-9. IGURE EdgeTech advises mounting the 6205s2 Sonar Head to the bow of a survey vessel. By placing the system at the bow, the sonar should be far enough away from most interference, such as hull echoes, propeller noise, and wake.

  • Page 45: Acoustic Center

    The individual acoustic centers of each array (port and starboard) converge at a single point along the centerline of the 6205s2 Sonar Head. Therefore, when entering sonar head offsets into the third-party acquisition and processing software, the port and starboard array offsets (sometimes referred to as Sonar Head 1 and Sonar Head 2) are identical in all dimensions.

  • Page 46: Figure 3-11: 6205S2 Acoustic Center Location (X,Y,Z) And Bolt Pattern

    3-46 Figure 3-11: 6205s2 Acoustic Center Location (X,Y,Z) and Bolt Pattern...

  • Page 47: Figure 3-12: 6205S2 With Adaptor Flange Acoustic Center Location (X,Y,Z) And Bolt Pattern

    3-47 Figure 3-12: 6205s2 with Adaptor Flange Acoustic Center Location (X,Y,Z) and Bolt Pattern...

  • Page 48: The 6205S2 Topside Sonar Interface Box

    GNSS aided INS unit, there is no need to use the RS-232 or LAN ports to receive data from peripheral GNSS/Heading/Motion sensors! The 6205s2 Topside Sonar Interface Box serial ports are configured to meet specific requirements. The first two RS232 serial ports are configured for high speed and high accuracy, while the third RS232 serial port is configured for standard serial connections.

  • Page 49: 6205S2-R Rack Mount Topside Interface Box

    IGHTS topside component information and to the CONNECTIONS AND FORMATS section of the manual for system configuration instructions. 3.2.1.1 6205S2-R Topside Connectors, Switches, and Indicator Lights Figure 3-14: Rack Mount Topside, Front Panel Figure 3-15: Rack Mount Topside, Rear Panel...
  • Page 50 TNC connection for GNSS antenna. If a GNSS/INS system isn’t GNSS Antenna ANT 2 TNC integrated, the connector is disconnected internally. Table 3-1: 6205s2-R Topside Connectors, Switches, and Indicator Lights 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 51: 6205S2-S Stack Topside Interface

    Minimum computer requirements are found in sub-section 3.2.3 of this manual. If the 6205s2-R Rack Mount Topside Interface Box does not turn on, check the on/off switch on the back panel. It is located next to the power plug. CAUTION!
  • Page 52 3-52 CAUTION! The laptop’s performance can change when running on internal battery power. Therefore, EdgeTech recommends ensuring the laptop is plugged into AC power when operating with the sonar and acquiring real-time bathymetry and side-scan data. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR...

  • Page 53: Connections And Formats

    4.0 CO NNE CT I ONS A ND F O RM A TS The 6205s2 system relies on specific data formats and connections to produce high-quality images and measurements. This section describes these data formats and connections and provides diagrams to better understand the system's hardware and data flow.
  • Page 54 Failure to use such data that is accurately UTC time-tagged will nearly always result in data artifact of some kind that is not the fault of the EdgeTech sonar system. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR...

  • Page 55: System Connections And Data Flow

    The following sub-sections describe the connections and data flow for the 6205s2 System. 4.2.1 Ethernet LAN Connections The Ethernet LAN connection from the sonar head to the 6205s2 topside interface is made using a physical wired connection via the standard 20m (65 ft) Deck Cable. The 6205s2 sonar interface connects to a topside computer via a standard RJ-45 ethernet plug.

  • Page 56: Hardware Connectivity

    These processed navigation and attitude data are transmitted (along with the raw side-scan data) with a common timestamp up the deck cable to the 6205s2 sonar interface. Together, they are then passed to the topside computer through an Ethernet cable and via the 100Mbps link on an Ethernet port (IP Address: 192.9.0.99).

  • Page 57: Serial Port Configuration Examples

    INS unit, there is no need to use the RS-232 or LAN ports to receive data from peripheral GNSS/Heading/Motion sensors. Example 1 in depicts a sensor interfacing to the 6205s2 sonar interface that provides time and IGURE 1PPS, navigation (latitude/longitude), heading, roll, pitch, and heave data over one serial connection—...

  • Page 58: Ethernet Port Configuration Examples

    INS unit, there is no need to use the RS-232 or LAN ports to receive data from peripheral GNSS/Heading/Motion sensors. The 6205s2 can receive navigation and altitude data from supporting sensors via the Ethernet connection utilizing UDP. Refer to 8.3.4 UDP C...

  • Page 59: Integrated Gnss/Ins Port Configuration Example

    The 6205s2-S Stack topside interface connections are similar. 4.2.3.3 Integrated GNSS/INS Port Configuration Example Optionally, the 6205s2 can receive navigation and altitude data from an integrated GNSS/INS system unit via the Ethernet connection utilizing UDP. depicts a sensor interface to the 6205s2 topside interface that provides a time and 1PPS...

  • Page 60: One Pps Port Configuration

    However, a latency equivalent to the input trigger’s pulse width will be generated. As a result, EdgeTech recommends using a pulse width (duration) of not longer than 1ms if a rising edge trigger must be used. Static latency correction occurs during the patch test process in third- party software packages.

  • Page 61: Sonar Data Flow

    IGURE 1. The auxiliary sensors provide time, heading, position (latitude/longitude), and motion (roll, pitch, and heave) data to the 6205s2 Topside Interface Box via the provided RS-232 serial ports or UDP connections over the ethernet link. 2. Auxiliary data is then relayed without additional latency to the 6205s2 Sonar Head via the deck...
  • Page 62 4-62 3. Auxiliary data is then combined with the raw sonar data and instantaneous sound velocity (SV) measurements. They are time-stamped with a common value and then sent back to the 6205s2 Topside Interface Box. 4. The Discover Bathymetric application takes in the raw sonar data and sends it to the Bathymetric Processor.

  • Page 63: Topside Provided Isolation

    The two most common sources of electrical noise (interference) are power supplies and poor grounding on survey vessels. Edgetech’s proprietary signal conditioning and isolation board is shipped with every topside to protect against the noise fluctuations on the ground line of the subsea electronics. This board isolates the sensitive subsea electronics from potentially noisy grounds provided by the trigger and serial port inputs.

  • Page 64: Installation

    5.2.1 Pole Mounting The 6205s2 is designed to be pole mounted to a pole flange using the 3-bolt plate provided on the top of the sonar head. Customers can manufacture their own, or EdgeTech offers a kit that offers a flange adaptor plate and the necessary hardware to attach it to a customer-supplied pole.

  • Page 65: Over-The-Bow Deployment

    5-65 5.2.2 Over-the-Bow Deployment Edgetech’s recommended option is to mount the 6205s2 sonar head to the bow of the survey vessel. An 5-1. example of an over-the-bow deployment is depicted in the photographs in If help is needed IGURE with this type of installation, do not hesitate to contact...

  • Page 66: Over-The-Side Deployment

    5-66 5.2.3 Over-the-Side Deployment An alternative to the bow mount is to secure the 6205s2 sonar head over the survey vessel's side via a pole. An example of an over-the-side deployment is illustrated in the images in 5-2. If help is needed...

  • Page 67: Positioning The Topside Interface Box

    5-67 Figure 5-3: 6205s2 USV Deployment (IM Solutions USV 5.3 Positioning the Topside Interface Box The Topside Interface Box should be positioned to enable direct communications with the deck crew operating the survey vessel, sonar head, and other supporting sensors. Try and position the box out of areas of direct sunlight, especially in tropical environments, as heat build-up can occur, and viewing status indicators can become difficult to see due to brightness and glare.

  • Page 68: Connect To Sonar

    6.0 C ONNE CT TO S ON AR This section describes how to connect to the sonar, ensure all supporting data is present within the system for proper operation, and correctly time sync the 6205s2 data. It also briefly describes the EdgeTech Discover Bathymetric software. Refer to...

  • Page 69: Connecting With The Edgetech Supplied Computer

    6-45 2. Connect to the 6205s2 Sonar using an IP address of 192.9.0.101 and the User name, Administrator. 3. When prompted for a password, input admin. Once logged on, the following window will appear on the desktop or be minimized: Figure 6-2: Sonar 192.9.0.101 Remote Desktop Connection Window...

  • Page 70: Figure 6-3: Sonar 192.9.0.101 Remote Desktop Connection Window

    Sound velocity is extremely important for the system to operate correctly. When sound velocity measurements are not present (i.e., the port is reporting no data), use SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING to go through the troubleshooting process. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 71: Figure 6-4: Serial Port Information Window

    6-47 Figure 6-4: Serial Port Information Window 4. Click on Menu > File > Show Status. The System Status window will appear. 5. At the bottom of the window, click the Config bullet, then the dropdown menu item named Config Item.
  • Page 72 7. If they are not, increase the baud rates of the sensors until these percentages drop. Make sure to change the baud rate accordingly in Sonar. 8. When satisfied with the incoming data, press OK in the System Status window and close the Sonar - 192.9.0.101 - Remote Desktop Connection window. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    7-49 7.0 M A INTEN ANCE The 6205s2 Sonar Head is not designed for long-term deployments, and it is not recommended to keep the system in water for more than two weeks at a time, especially in warm, salty waters.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Figure 8-2: Sonar 192.9.0.101 Remote Desktop Connection Window 3. Click on Menu > Misc > Serial Port Information. 4. Check Chan 4 on Com 4 from the dropdown list to see if any data is being reported by port. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 75: Figure 8-3: Closing The Sonar.exe Application

    8-3, red arrow. IGURE Figure 8-3: Closing the Sonar.exe Application 9. Double-click the “EdgeTech Shortcut” and navigate to the Utilities/Teraterm folder. Launch ttermpro.exe. 10. Select Serial, choose COM4 from the dropdown menu, as shown in 8-4, and click OK. IGURE...

  • Page 76: Figure 8-5: Com4 Port Settings

    10 seconds before turning it back on. 15. Reconnect to the sonar via the Remote Desktop and check COM4 using the Sonar application as before in steps 3 and 4 above. SV data should not be scrolling as in: 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 77: Configuring Auxiliary Sensors For Redundant Information

    ERVICE 8.2 Configuring Auxiliary Sensors for Redundant Information Auxiliary sensors can input redundant auxiliary information into the 6205s2. This will cause a significant data alignment problem as the sequential sonar data packets will be inconsistently stuffed from multiple sources. This section defines redundant auxiliary information as multiple sources of the same class of auxiliary information (e.g., roll, pitch, heading).

  • Page 78: Figure 8-7: Configuration Menu

    8-54 1. Open the Auxiliary Sensors control dialog box (Configuration menu > Auxiliary Sensors), as shown 8-8. IGURE IGURE Figure 8-7: Configuration Menu Figure 8-8: Auxiliary Sensors 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 79: Two Sensors Output Same Information With Different Messages

    Some motion sensors cannot turn off specific fields within their output strings. For example, a sensor that outputs an OCTANS message delivers roll, pitch, heading, and heave to the 6205s2 Sonar Head with no way for the particular sensor to turn off any of these specific fields. If a sensor like this is paired with another sensor that outputs the same information but in a different message format (i.e., NMEA HDT),...

  • Page 80: Figure 8-10: Sonarserial.ini

    Heading and heave are currently the only fields that can be enabled/disabled in the SonarSerial.ini file. To disable heave: ParserParameters=DISABLEHEAVE 5. Save the file and exit. 6. Power cycle the 6205s2 Sonar Head, allowing at least 15 seconds between switching off and on. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 81: Configuring Com Ports

    For this type of configuration, only COM1 will be utilized. To configure the COM ports for one sensor: 1. Turn on Topside PC and connect the 6205s2 via the deck cable to the 6205s2 Topside Interface Box.

  • Page 82: Figure 8-12: Finding The Sonarserial.ini File

    8-58 Figure 8-12: Finding the SonarSerial.ini File Figure 8-13: SonarSerial.ini File 6. Under [Serial2] and [Serial3] set Create = 0, select File > Save, and close the file. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 83: Figure 8-14: Diagnostic Window, Reporting Ports Inactive Error

    8-59 CAUTION! Do not alter the file in any way other than what has been specified. This will deactivate COM ports 2 and 3. By deactivating these ports, Sonar will report to Discover that only one sensor is to be used on COM1 to parse the necessary sensor information. Therefore, Discover will not display any errors if a sensor is not connected to COM2 or COM3.

  • Page 84: Figure 8-16: Checking Serial Port Information

    8-60 Figure 8-16: Checking Serial Port Information 11. Click File > Show Status in the sonar window, as shown circled in red in 8-17. FIGURE Figure 8-17: Checking Sensor Status 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 85: Figure 8-18: Closing The System Status Window

    8-61 Figure 8-18: Closing the System Status Window 12. At the bottom of the window, make sure the item dropdown is Serial. Click the config button. 13. Check to ensure the sensor's usage percentage is well below 80% (marked by a purple box). a.

  • Page 86: Two Sensors

    Discover will not throw up any errors if a sensor is not connected to COM3. Figure 8-19: SonarSerial.ini File 3. Reboot the Sonar Firmware by double-clicking on the Sonar icon in the main Sonar Remote Desktop Screen, as shown in 8-15, designated by green arrow. FIGURE 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...
  • Page 87 8-63 4. Now, plug in the devices into COM 1 and COM 2. Which device is connected to which COM port does not matter, as long as their respective ports and baud rates are set in Sonar. 5. Click on Misc. at the top of the Sonar screen, as shown in 8-16, then Serial Port FIGURE Information.

  • Page 88: Three Sensors

    (roll, pitch, and heave), may be used to supply the necessary information. For this type of configuration, all available COM ports will be used. The following steps should be carried out to configure the COM ports for the three sensors. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 89: Figure 8-21: All Sensors Set

    8-65 1. Follow steps (1.) through (6.) as stated previously under appendix sub-section ENSOR 2. Make sure Create=1 under each [Serial#], as shown in 8-21. FIGURE Figure 8-21: All Sensors Set 3. Select File > Save and close the file. CAUTION! Do not touch anything else, or the system’s configuration files could be seriously compromised, and functionality may suffer.
  • Page 90 This is because the remote desktop application uses a large amount of the link capacity to stay open. So it is always good to close the remote desktop application when finished with the configurations. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 91: Figure 8-22: Checking All Com Ports

    8-67 Figure 8-22: Checking all COM Ports...

  • Page 92: Udp Connections

    Discover. 8.3.4 UDP Connections The 6205s2 is compatible with data sent over the Ethernet connection via UDP. The SonarSerial.ini is utilized to configure the system to accept these messages. Note that 1PPS functionality must be utilized when operating with attitude / NAV being transferred with UDP messages.

  • Page 93: Applanix Pos-Mv Configuration

    1. Set the ethernet real-time output data to groups 3,7,10, and 102. The output rate of the POSMV data should be set to 50Hz. 2. The POS-MV must also be set to Falling (Negative) Edge or Active Low for the 1PPS as the 6205s2 defaults to sync on the falling edge.

  • Page 94: Figure 8-25: Posmv Udp Configuration

    POSMV functionality. Therefore, Discover will not throw up any errors if a sensor is not connected to COM1, COM2, or COM3. To review the time synchronization sources: 1. Locate and open the SonarConfig.ini file. This file is located in the same directory as the SonarSerial.ini file modified above. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 95: Figure 8-26: Sonarconfig.ini Example

    8-71 2. This file points the software to the correct configuration file based on the hardware's frequency set in use. Locate the [Main] section and take note of the .ini file being called out. As an example: the below file specifies the system is a 520kHz / 1600kHz Side Scan with 520kHz Bathymetry and, as such, utilizes the sonar_520B_1610.ini.

  • Page 96: Sbg Ekinox/Apogee Configuration

    Sonar.exe shortcut on the embedded CPU desktop. Once the configuration of both the 6205s2 and the POS-MV is completed, the Sonar Serial Port Viewer can be utilized to confirm data is being accepted correctly. To access this, select the Misc. tab in the Sonar.exe GUI (as shown in...

  • Page 97: Figure 8-29: Ekinox/Apogee Sonar.ini File Timesyncsource Keyword Adjustments

    Required: EKF Euler (Provides Pitch, Roll, Heading) • • Required: EKF Nav (for Ekinox or Apogee if you want Edgetech GGK and VTG generated) • Required: UTC Time Recommended: Ship Motion 0 (Provides Heave) •...

  • Page 98: Figure 8-31: Udp Broadcast Settings Example

    8-74 Figure 8-31: UDP broadcast settings example Figure 8-32: Data packets required, set using the recommended SBG's "Hydro-Hypack” 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 99: Oem Integrated Sbg Ekinox Configuration

    8-75 Figure 8-33: 1PPS settings example, Falling Edge and 1msec duration 8.3.7 OEM Integrated SBG Ekinox Configuration Figure 8-34: SBG Systems OEM GNSS and INS units...

  • Page 100: Lever Arm And Gnss Antenna Position Configuration

    8-76 The 6205s2 is compatible with an OEM Integrated SBG Ekinox system. Edgetech does integrate and configure the systems when purchased. The only configurations required of the customer are setting lever arm and GNSS antenna positions in the SBG software, which are unique to each host platform.

  • Page 101: Computer System Restoration

    SBG for communication over the Ethernet interface via UDP. EdgeTech preconfigures the sensor for the Hydro – Hypack preset output at 40 Hz. We do not recommend changing this setting. However, the following should be kept in mind if a change is unavoidable: •...

  • Page 102: Figure 8-37: Restoration Edit Image Selection

    Figure 8-37: Restoration Edit Image Selection 6. Browse for the backup folder located on the 0020475_Rev_” drive. The folder should have the following format XXXX_SNSSSSS. Once the folder has been selected, click OK and then OK. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 103: Figure 8-38: Restoration- Add Search Path Confirmation Buttons

    8-79 Figure 8-38: Restoration- Add Search Path Confirmation Buttons 7. You should now see that the restore file has been populated in the window. Next, click on Restore. Figure 8-39: Restoration Restore Button 8. On the next window, Select Next, followed by Finish.

  • Page 104: Figure 8-40: Restoration-Confirm Overwrite Continue Button

    Shutdown, and then Okay. 11. Remove the USB3 flash drive and turn the power to the topside back on to verify the image has been restored successfully. 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A...

  • Page 105: Kits

    9-81 9.0 K I TS EdgeTech offers spare, tool, and option kits to upgrade and maintain your 6205s2 system components. Please contact before any repair to maintain the warranty and receive the USTOMER ERVICE most up-to-date kit and instructions. 9.1 Spare Kits...

  • Page 106: Sensor Sbg Imu And Gnss Installation Kit

    9-82 Instructions: The Adaptor flange plate is attached to the 6205s2 by threading the [3] 5/8” hex screw hardware assemblies. EdgeTech suggests coating with a liquid thread locker such as Loctite®. The Adaptor Flange is connected to a customer’s pole mounting by threading [6] .625 bolt, split-lock washer, washer, and nut assemblies.

  • Page 107: Compatible Software

    Dual-Frequency Side Scan Sonar data. Data is presented in a color waterfall display and stored in the binary EdgeTech JSF file format on the hard disk of the topside processor. The JSF file format has been in use for 10+ years and has new public extensions to support the additional Bathymetry data messages. Refer to (0014678) for detailed information on the software.

  • Page 108: Qinsy

    CARIS HIPS and SIPS is a comprehensive Bathymetric, seafloor imagery, and water column data-processing software. The HIPS and SIPS software enables the user to simultaneously process multibeam, backscatter, side-scan sonar, LiDAR, and single beam data. In addition, its data importer supports EdgeTech’s bathymetry and side-scan data formats.

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