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  • Page 1 REFERENCE MANUAL Simrad FM90i software kongsberg.com/simrad...
  • Page 3 This manual provides you with reference information required to operate and fully understand the commands, menus, modes and options provided by the Simrad FM90i software. This publication is intended for all users of the FM90i software. Due to the nature of the descriptions and the level of detail provided by this publication, it is well suited for those who are - or wish to be - expert users.
  • Page 4 The information contained in this document remains the sole property of Kongsberg Maritime AS. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, and the information contained within it is not to be communicated to a third party, without the prior written consent of Kongsberg Maritime AS. Warning The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reference Manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..............7 SIMRAD FM90I ................9 Important..........................10 Support information .......................11 GETTING STARTED ..............14 Setting up the Processor Unit....................15 Installing the FM90i operating software ..............15 Defining the IP address on the computer's network adapter ........16 Turning the FM90i on and off....................
  • Page 6 Simrad FM90i USER INTERFACE............... 48 Presentation overview......................49 Sonar views........................... 51 Footrope Detection ...................... 54 Top bar description ....................... 55 Sensor status pane ......................... 61 Status bar..........................62 FUNCTIONS AND DIALOG BOXES..........63 Tools............................64 Save image with overlays.................... 64 Arrow...........................
  • Page 7 Reference Manual Recording and playback......................92 Playback ........................92 Pause..........................92 Playback Console ......................93 Record ......................... 94 About dialog box ........................95 922-00047001/1.1...
  • Page 8 Simrad FM90i 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About this manual About this manual The purpose of this publication is to provide the descriptions, procedures and detailed parameter explanations required to allow for safe and efficient use of the FM90i system. The publication also provides you with a thorough understanding of the parameters and adjustments provided by the FM90i system.
  • Page 10 ® 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.

  • Page 11: Simrad Fm90I

    Simrad FM90i Simrad FM90i Topics Important, page 10 Support information, page 11 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 12: Important

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Important The FM90i is an advanced product. It is used with other advanced products. There is important information that you need to know. Intended use The FM90i offers many advantages over conventional mechanically-scanning sonars in most applications. However, it is not a complete replacement in some applications.

  • Page 13: Support Information

    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...
  • Page 14 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 •...
  • Page 15 Simrad FM90i • www.kongsberg.com/simrad Website • simrad.china@simrad.com Email address 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Getting started Topics Setting up the Processor Unit, page 15 Turning the FM90i on and off, page 17 Getting to know the user interface, page 23 Configuring your preferences, page 24 Exporting and importing sensor data, page 26 Starting operation of the Sonar Head, page 28 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Processor Unit

    Getting started Setting up the Processor Unit Topics Installing the FM90i operating software, page 15 Defining the IP address on the computer's network adapter, page 16 Installing the FM90i operating software If your FM90i is provided with a Processor Unit, the FM90i software has already been installed.

  • Page 18: Defining The Ip Address On The Computer's Network Adapter

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Defining the IP address on the computer's network adapter The communication between the Processor Unit and the Sonar Head is made using a high-speed Ethernet cable. If a Processor Unit is not configured to connect to the sonar, you must define which IP Address and Subnet mask the Ethernet adapter in the Processor Unit shall use for this communication.

  • Page 19: Turning The Fm90I On And Off

    Getting started Turning the FM90i on and off Topics Turning on the FM90i for normal use, page 17 Turning off the Sonar Head, page 21 Turning on the FM90i for normal use You must first power up the Surface Telemetry Unit, and then the Processor Unit. After this you must start the FX program and launch the FM90i software from there.
  • Page 20 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual High Voltage start button Cable connector for test cable Ethernet connector for test connection There is a power switch on the back of the Surface Telemetry Unit, and a power button on the front. Both must be turned on.
  • Page 21 Getting started On the Surface Telemetry Unit, use the cable selector switch (E) to select the cable connector you are using. Note If you have the test cable connected, select TEST Press the button (K) on the Surface Telemetry Unit to turn on the cable power. Note This button will not work if the button LED (A) is flashing.
  • Page 22 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Note If this is the first time you are running the software, you will need to set up an FM90i shortcut and add the FM90i control to the menu in the FX software. Operation In the...

  • Page 23: Turning Off The Sonar Head

    Getting started When the connection is restored, the dialog box will disappear. Modem Status Caution Do not connect or disconnect any cables while the system is turned on. Do not leave power on to ports that aren’t connected to anything (even if there are dummy plugs installed).
  • Page 24 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Press the button on the Surface Telemetry Unit. This removes the high-voltage power to the FM90i. Power off the Surface Telemetry Unit. There is a power switch on the back of the Surface Telemetry Unit, and a power button on the front.

  • Page 25: Getting To Know The User Interface

    Getting started Getting to know the user interface The display presentation provided by the FM90i software consists of specific visual elements that work together. The visual elements provide you with the echo information you need, they help you to control the functionality needed to understand this information, and finally, they allow you to control the operational parameters.

  • Page 26: Configuring Your Preferences

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual You can change the physical size of the windows by clicking on the window border, then dragging it to create a larger window. Note that the size of the other windows will be reduced accordingly. You can also drag the windows to any location on the display, or dock the windows by dragging the window to one of the arrow icons which appear.
  • Page 27 Getting started Choose your desired settings. File Saving Select to save the chosen settings and close the dialog box. Close Related topics Preferences dialog box, page 68 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 28: Exporting And Importing Sensor Data

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Exporting and importing sensor data Topics Exporting sensor data, page 27 Importing sensor data, page 28 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 29: Exporting Sensor Data

    Getting started Exporting sensor data If you have third-party software that requires sensor data, then set up sensor data exporting. Context page in the dialog box allows you to control the properties Sensor Output System Setup of each available communication channel providing output from the FM90i Processor Unit, and to select which data to export.

  • Page 30: Importing Sensor Data

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Importing sensor data If you have any external sensors, then you can import your sensor data for use in the FM90i software. Context page in the dialog box allows you to configure external Sensor Input System Setup sensors such as the GPS and Heading sensor to provide navigation information.
  • Page 31 Getting started Procedure Double-click the FM90i icon on the Processor Unit desktop to start the software. Click the button to connect to the Sonar Head. This button is located on the top bar. Note If the sonar is operating, clicking the Run button stops operation and disconnects the Sonar Head.

  • Page 32: Operating Procedures

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Operating procedures Topics Setting up the sonar, page 30 Saving and recalling screen captures, page 42 Using sonar view overlays, page 45 Setting up the sonar Introduction to the basic procedures Once you have powered up the complete FX system, and started the FM90i program, you are ready to start the actual operation.

  • Page 33: Customizing The Sonar Applications

    Operating procedures Customizing the sonar applications You can select which sonar applications will appear in the . To get the sonar applications list best net picture, choose the sonar applications that describe the kind of trawling that you do. Context There are two groups of sonar applications designed for the FM90i —...
  • Page 34 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Procedure Select Customize Apps from the sonar applications list. Use the Add and Remove buttons to manage the list. Select to save the selected settings and close the dialog box. Related topics Sonar applications list, page 82...

  • Page 35: Choosing The Sonar Range

    Operating procedures Choosing the sonar range function allows you to specify the maximum theoretical vertical depth and Range horizontal distance covered by the FM90i. Context The FM90i Sonar Head can operate at different predefined near and far ranges. The range value is defined from the Sonar Head. Note Even though you can choose a large range value, that does not mean that you can detect your targets on the same range.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Sonar Views

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Adjusting the sonar views The FM90i offers three different sonar views: a net opening view, an up-sounder view, and down-sounder view. The sounder views are shown in windows that can be resized, docked, or floated anywhere on the display.
  • Page 37 Operating procedures To adjust the range of the TVG Correction filter, drag the slider to increase or decrease Corr the percentage to be applied to the range. For example, if your current rage is 0.5 m to 10 m, then a TVG Correction of 80 percent will apply the filter to the sonar view beyond the 8 m range rings.
  • Page 38 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Click the icon to hide the widget. Display Widget Adjust the image in the up and down sounder views. Click the icon. Display Widget This icon is located in the bottom-right corner of each sonar view.

  • Page 39: Using Footrope Detection

    Operating procedures Related topics Filters, page 83 Sonar views, page 51 Applying filters, page 39 Using footrope detection Automatic bottom/trawl footrope detection is available in the down-sounder view. This feature works best for pelagic trawling. Context Note This is a premium feature – a license upgrade may be required. When this feature is enabled, an overlay will appear showing the Height (H), Opening (O), and Clearance (C) values.
  • Page 40 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Footrope Bottom The lines will not appear immediately after the sonar has started running. The software will need some time to analyze the data before drawing the lines. Note The footrope detection algorithm may not always detect the footrope correctly. Large fish schools, double echoes, proximity to the seabed, or frequent depth and height changes may cause the algorithm to detect the footrope incorrectly or fail to detect at all.

  • Page 41: Applying Filters

    Operating procedures Select the button. Footrope DET If the button text reads "ON", then footrope detection is enabled. If the button text reads "OFF", then footrope detection is disabled. If the footrope or bottom is not being tracked correctly, you can reset footrope detection by disabling it, then enabling it again.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Tvg (Time Variable Gain) Setting

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Procedure Click one of the filter buttons. Observe the changes in the sonar view. If you are using the Ping to Ping filter, you can Increase or decrease the filter effect. Click the icon. Display Widget This icon is located in the lower-right corner of the sonar view.
  • Page 43 Operating procedures Click the button. Preferences This button is located on the top bar. Observe that the dialog box opens. Preferences Click the button. Show TVG Config Observe that the dialog box opens. TVG Setup Drag the sliders to adjust the A, B, C, and L Factors. Click the arrow buttons to make small adjustments.

  • Page 44: Saving And Recalling Screen Captures

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Saving and recalling screen captures Topics Saving and retrieving images, page 42 Recording sonar data, page 43 Playing back a recording, page 43 Saving and retrieving images With one click, you can capture images of the up-sounder view, down-sounder view, net opening view and sensor panes.

  • Page 45: Recording Sonar Data

    Operating procedures Recording sonar data You can record a sonar data sequence and save it in a time-stamped digital format. You can also re-record data during playback to capture a smaller clip of the data set. Context This button is located on the top bar. Click to start recording.
  • Page 46 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Procedure Click the button. Playback A file browser dialog box opens to let you choose which file to play back. The browser will open to the save location specified in the dialog box. Preferences Select the file you want to play back and click Open Playback will begin.

  • Page 47: Using Sonar View Overlays

    Operating procedures Using sonar view overlays Topics Measuring distances, page 45 Defining an area, page 46 Placing reference cursors, page 47 Measuring distances You can use the tape measure tool to draw a line in the sonar view and measure the distance between two points.

  • Page 48: Defining An Area

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Note Once the measurement overlay is placed, you can use the default arrow cursor to drag the length and bearing label to a position on the screen where it is more legible. Click the left mouse button to place the overlay.

  • Page 49: Placing Reference Cursors

    Operating procedures Related topics String Measure, page 66 Placing reference cursors You can place one or two reference cursors as overlays on the sonar view. When you place two cursors, an additional overlay will appear with information about the cursors. Context The Reference Cursor buttons are used to mark points of interest and to determine the range and bearing of these points (relative to the...

  • Page 50: User Interface

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual User interface Topics Presentation overview, page 49 Sonar views, page 51 Top bar description, page 55 Sensor status pane, page 61 Status bar, page 62 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 51: Presentation Overview

    User interface Presentation overview By default, the display presentation covers the entire screen. This FM90i screen capture shows you a typical operational situation. The presentation provides you with a lot of information.You can see several rectangular sonar views presenting sonar echo data in different ways. The top bar offers buttons for key functions.
  • Page 52 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Up-sounder view The up-sounder view monitors the real-time status of the head-rope and the fish escaping above the net. Down-sounder view The down-sounder view monitors the real-time status of the foot-rope, the sea bottom and the fish entering the net.

  • Page 53: Sonar Views

    User interface Sonar views The FM90i offers three different sonar views: a net opening view, an up-sounder view, and down-sounder view. The sounder views are shown in windows that can be resized, docked, or floated anywhere on the display. How to open To open the sounder views, click on the up-sounder button or down-sounder button on the top bar.
  • Page 54 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual icon Information Widget Current temperature and depth Mouse cursor range and bearing Port (red stripe) Starboard (green stripe) controls Heading Sector Size icon Display Widget 922-00047001/1.1...
  • Page 55 User interface Click the icon in the top-left corner of the net opening view to open the . The Information Widget Information Widget displays sonar pulse details as well as vessel speed, sound speed, heading, and latitude/longitude coordinates from external sensors. The range and bearing of the current mouse cursor position is shown in the top-right corner of the net opening view.

  • Page 56: Footrope Detection

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual You can change the physical size of the windows by clicking on the window border, then dragging it to create a larger window. Note that the size of the other windows will be reduced accordingly. Click the icon in the bottom-right corner of each sonar view to open the .

  • Page 57: Top Bar Description

    User interface Footrope Bottom The lines will not appear immediately after the sonar has started running. The software will need some time to analyze the data before drawing the lines. Note The footrope detection algorithm may not always detect the footrope correctly. Large fish schools, double echoes, proximity to the seabed, or frequent depth and height changes may cause the algorithm to detect the footrope incorrectly or fail to detect at all.
  • Page 58 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual The top bar gives you fast access to key functionality. It provides dedicated buttons to open various menus, access tools, and hide or show various windows. It also provides a few buttons related to operating system features.
  • Page 59 User interface Sonar and sensor setup Preferences dialog box dialog box is used to set up system preferences such as units of Preferences measure, time format, etc. This dialog box also allows you to select the save location for screenshot images and recorded sonar data files. System Setup dialog box You can discover and connect to the Sonar Head using the dialog box.
  • Page 60 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Filters and show/hide buttons Ping to Ping filter Clicking this button will enable or disable the Ping to Ping filter. This filter reduces noise and shows a more persistent net profile. Noise Reduction filter Clicking this button will enable or disable the Noise Reduction filter. This filter reduces noise by boosting weak echoes and suppressing strong echoes.
  • Page 61 User interface Depth and temperature Depth graph Click this button to open the Depth graph. The Depth graph shows the recorded depth as a function of time. Temperature graph Click this button to open the Temperature graph. The Temperature graph shows the recorded temperature as a function of time.
  • Page 62 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Recording and playback Playback Clicking this button will allow you to play back a previously recorded sonar session. Pause Pauses playback when playing back a file. Pauses the Sonar Head when running the FM90i. Playback Console...

  • Page 63: Sensor Status Pane

    User interface Sensor status pane You can view the sensor status pane in the window on the right side of Deployment Pack the default presentation. The sensor status pane displays the pitch, roll, temperature, and depth of the FM90i. Information from the PRTD sensor will not appear in the sensor pane until the Sonar Head is running.

  • Page 64: Status Bar

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Status bar The status bar is located at the bottom of the FM90i presentation. It allows you to view the system status and disk space. If network logging is enabled, you can view the sonar connection performance. You can also access detailed telemetry info.

  • Page 65: Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Functions and dialog boxes Functions and dialog boxes Topics Tools, page 64 Sonar and sensor setup, page 67 Filters, page 83 Show/Hide buttons, page 86 Depth and temperature, page 88 Recording and playback, page 92 About dialog box, page 95 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 66: Tools

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Tools All the buttons described here are located on the top bar. Topics Save image with overlays, page 64 Arrow, page 65 Wiper, page 65 Tape Measure, page 65 String Measure, page 66 Reference cursors, page 66 Save image with overlays Click this button to save sonar view images, including any overlays you’ve placed in the...

  • Page 67: Arrow

    Functions and dialog boxes Arrow Click to use the default arrow cursor. With the default cursor you can select and manipulate objects on the screen. If you are currently using one of the tools, such as the for example, Tape Measure clicking the button will cancel the current tool.

  • Page 68: String Measure

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual String Measure Defines and measures perimeters and areas. Allows you to place an area overlay on the sonar view. To define an area, click the button. Click anywhere in the sonar String Measure view to start a point. Move to the second point, then click again. Click as many times as necessary to create the required area.

  • Page 69: Sonar And Sensor Setup

    Functions and dialog boxes Sonar and sensor setup All the buttons described here are located on the top bar. Topics Preferences dialog box, page 68 TVG Setup dialog box, page 71 System Setup dialog box - Sonar Setup page, page 74 System Setup dialog box - Sensor Input page, page 76 System Setup dialog box - Sensor Output page, page 78 Run, page 82...

  • Page 70: Preferences Dialog Box

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Preferences dialog box dialog box is used to set up system preferences such as units of measure, Preferences time format, etc. This dialog box also allows you to select the save location for screenshot images and recorded sonar data files.
  • Page 71 Functions and dialog boxes Details Units • Range Choose the unit of measurement for all the readouts related to range and distances in the FM90i software user interface. This may for example be the cursor location or the range rings. •...
  • Page 72 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual • Show Depth/Temp Click to open the window. The Temperature and Depth Temperature and Depth window displays the current temperature and depth of the FM90i. Related topics TVG Setup dialog box, page 71 Temperature and Depth window, page 91 Configuring your preferences, page 24 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 73: Tvg Setup Dialog Box

    Functions and dialog boxes TVG Setup dialog box When an acoustic pulse is sent through the water, it will gradually lose its energy. The greater the distance between the transducer and the target(s), the greater the loss of energy. (Time Variable Gain) compensates for the loss of acoustic energy due to geometric spread and absorption.
  • Page 74 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Description When an acoustic pulse is sent through the water, it will gradually lose its energy. The greater the distance between the transducer and the target(s), the greater the loss of energy. • Geometric spread Once transmitted, the acoustic energy will spread out to form a circular beam. The width of this beam increases with the physical distance to the target(s).
  • Page 75 Functions and dialog boxes To the left of the TVG curve display is a slider with a range from -30 to 130. This represents the system gain. Moving this slider down until the line intersects the green TVG curve will cause a Range-Gain pair of values to be displayed in the “Range-Gain”...

  • Page 76: System Setup Dialog Box - Sonar Setup Page

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual System Setup dialog box - Sonar Setup page You can discover and connect to the Sonar Head using the dialog box. You can System Setup also view the Sonar Head network properties and adjust the network link speed.
  • Page 77 Functions and dialog boxes Description This page allows you to connect to the Sonar Head. You can connect manually or automatically each time you start the software. This page also provides diagnostic network tools. Details Get Default Click this button to use the default network settings to connect to a Sonar Head. Autoconnect at program start Check this box to connect to the Sonar Head automatically the next time the software starts.

  • Page 78: System Setup Dialog Box - Sensor Input Page

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual System Setup dialog box - Sensor Input page page in the dialog box allows you to configure external Sensor Input System Setup sensors such as the GPS and Heading sensor to provide navigation information. How to open Click the button.
  • Page 79 Functions and dialog boxes Description If you have external sensors that provide speed, heading, or latitude/longitude coordinates, then this dialog box allows you to set them up. Readings from these sensors will appear in located in the sonar view. These readings will also appear in the Information Widget sensor pane on the right side of the presentation.

  • Page 80: System Setup Dialog Box - Sensor Output Page

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual • Data Bits Select the number of data bits for the serial communication. Note The standard number of data bits defined for NMEA serial line communication is 8 (eight). • Parity Specify the parity for the serial communication.
  • Page 81 Functions and dialog boxes Description When exporting data through a COM port, the must be configured. Communication Settings When exporting data through a UDP port, the must be configured. UDP Export Settings 922-00047001/1.1...
  • Page 82 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual If the local system (FM90i Processor Unit) and the remote system shall communicate point-to-point in a closed network, both IP addresses, as well as both Local Port and Remote Port values must be defined. Details Add > >...
  • Page 83 Functions and dialog boxes • Parity Specify the parity for the serial communication. Note If required, a parity bit is used in a simple error detection algorithm for a serial port. Standard parity defined for NMEA serial line communication is "None". •...

  • Page 84: Run

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Click to connect and run the FM90i Sonar Head. When running, click to disconnect and stop the FM90i Sonar Head. If you see an error in the window when attempting to start Output Messages operation of the sonar, verify that the Sonar Head has been discovered. You can...

  • Page 85: Filters

    Functions and dialog boxes Filters All the buttons described here are located on the top bar. Topics Ping to Ping filter, page 84 Noise Reduction filter, page 84 Limit Strong Targets filter, page 84 TVG Correction filter, page 85 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 86: Ping To Ping Filter

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Ping to Ping filter Clicking this button will enable or disable the Ping to Ping filter. This filter reduces noise and shows a more persistent net profile. This filter averages the image from ping to ping so that slow-moving features (such as a school of fish or the net) will persist, while reducing noise in the image.

  • Page 87: Tvg Correction Filter

    Functions and dialog boxes This filter is most useful for midwater trawling where there is usually no strong bottom appearing. Related topics Applying filters, page 39 TVG Correction filter Clicking this button will enable or disable the TVG Correction filter. This filter reduces TVG-amplified noise at further ranges where no targets appear.

  • Page 88: Show/Hide Buttons

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Show/Hide buttons All the buttons described here are located on the top bar. Topics Show/hide Grid, page 87 Show/hide Up-Sounder window, page 87 Show/hide Down-Sounder window, page 87 Show/hide Output Messages window, page 87 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 89: Show/Hide Grid

    Functions and dialog boxes Show/hide Grid Turns the display grid on or off. In the up and down sounder views, the grid lines are a series of evenly spaced horizontal lines in the window. In the net opening view, circular range rings indicate the distance from the Sonar Head to the relevant target(s).

  • Page 90: Depth And Temperature

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Depth and temperature All the buttons described here are located on the top bar. Topics Depth graph, page 89 Temperature graph, page 90 Temperature and Depth window, page 91 922-00047001/1.1...

  • Page 91: Depth Graph

    Functions and dialog boxes Depth graph Click this button to open the Depth graph. The Depth graph shows the recorded depth as a function of time. Drag the slider to left or right to adjust the visibility of this graph. Transparency To adjust the depth scale, right-click anywhere in the Depth graph window and select...

  • Page 92: Temperature Graph

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Temperature graph Click this button to open the Temperature graph. The Temperature graph shows the recorded temperature as a function of time. Drag the slider to left or right to adjust the visibility of this graph.

  • Page 93: Temperature And Depth Window

    Functions and dialog boxes Temperature and Depth window window displays the current temperature and depth of the Temperature and Depth FM90i. How to open Click the button. This button is located on the top bar. Preferences Click the button at the bottom of the dialog box.

  • Page 94: Recording And Playback

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Recording and playback All the buttons described here are located on the top bar. Topics Playback, page 92 Pause, page 92 Playback Console, page 93 Record, page 94 Playback Clicking this button will allow you to play back a previously recorded sonar session.

  • Page 95: Playback Console

    Functions and dialog boxes Playback Console Click to show or hide the Playback Console is also opened automatically when you choose a file Playback Console for playback. During playback, you can also use the buttons on the top bar. Playback Pause The name of the playback file in use and the time and date of the recording.

  • Page 96: Record

    Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Record Click to start recording. Click again to stop recording. This button can be used when running the Sonar Head or when playing back a file. When recording is in progress, a flashing recording icon will appear in the top-right corner of the net opening sonar view.

  • Page 97: About Dialog Box

    Functions and dialog boxes About dialog box dialog box identifies the current software version. The version described in About this publication is 1.0.0. How to open This dialog box is opened from the window on the right side of the Deployment Pack presentation.
  • Page 98 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual • Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) firmware versions in the Sonar Head. • A list of premium upgrades, such as the Footrope Detection feature, which requires a software license (contact your local dealer). 922-00047001/1.1...
  • Page 99 Index Index TVG Correction filter ........85 Wiper ............65 about comments ..........8 constructive criticism........8 feedback............ 8 comments Footrope Detection ........54 send us............8 purpose of this manual ........7 Communication Settings registered trademark SIMRAD ......8 details............
  • Page 100 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Temperature and Depth window....... 91 Temperature graph........90 help Top bar ............ 56 support offices ..........11 TVG concept ..........72 how to TVG Correction filter ........85 adjust sonar views ........34 Wiper ............65 adjust the TVG ...........
  • Page 101 Index configuring..........24 description ..........68 Kongsberg Maritime details............69 support ............ 11 Name ............69 Prompt User for Filename ......69 Range ............69 Show Depth/Temp ........69 license Show TVG Config ........69 software ............ 7 Sound Velocity ........... 69 Limit Strong Targets filter Temperature ..........
  • Page 102 Simrad FM90i Reference Manual Sound Velocity description ..........82 Preferences dialog box ........69 status bar description ..........62 String measure description ..........66 Save image with overlay Subnet mask description ..........64 network adapter .......... 16 saving and retrieving suggestions images .............
  • Page 103 Index String measure description ......66 Tape measure description ....... 65 Temperature graph description......90 TVG Correction filter description ..... 85 Wiper description ........65 Top bar description ..........56 trademarks registered........... 8 turn off ............21 on ............17 adjusting ..........
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