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  • Page 1 Scala2 User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Receiving Warp Lengths from Scantrol.................... 42 Outputting NMEA Data to Other Systems....................43 Displaying Trawl Positioning from Scala2 on Olex..............45 Displaying Trawl Positioning from Scala2 on MaxSea Version 12..........50 Displaying Trawl Positioning from Scala2 on MaxSea TimeZero........... 56 Displaying Trawl Positioning from Scala2 on SeapiX..............61 Outputting Scala2 Symmetry Data to Scantrol................64...
  • Page 4 Displaying Catch Monitoring....................108 Displaying Single Trawl Spread.....................109 Displaying Twin Trawl Spread....................110 3D Views............................... 112 Door Spread Sensors: Using the MultiTrawl View on Scala2........113 Using the MultiDepth View on Scala2.................119 Changing the Number of Trawls................... 124 Displaying Trawl Door 3D View.....................126 Displaying Trawl Speed 3D View...................129...
  • Page 5 Log................................. 150 Checking Noise Interference.......................151 Recording Audio Files..........................153 Giving Remote Access to the Computer......................154 Uninstalling Scala2.............................. 154 Support Contact..............................156 Appendix..................157 Compatible Incoming NMEA Sentences...................... 157 NMEA Outputs from Scala2..........................169 Marport's proprietary sentence......................169 Positioning sentences..........................172 Index....................... 174...

  • Page 6: Legal

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Legal Legal History 02/11/20 First release, documents Scala2 version 02.00.00. Documents Scala2 version 02.02. New topics • Door Spread Sensors: Using the MultiTrawl View on Scala2 on page 113: Multitrawl view: now compatible with quad trawls 07/16/20 •...
  • Page 7 Scala2 | Version 5 | Legal • Now documents Scala2 version 02.06. • New feature: Using the Virtual Charger Room on page • Changing Scala2 Appearance on page 18: added feature to change the theme of the interface. • Using the MultiDepth View on Scala2 on page 119: •...

  • Page 8: Copyright

    Marport. “Marport”, the Marport logo and Software Defined Sonar are registered trademarks of Marport. All other brands, products and company names mentioned are the trademark and property of its respective owners only. Marport is a division of Airmar Technology Corporation.

  • Page 9: Introduction And Presentation

    In order to suit the working conditions, gear and sensor data type available, this monitoring system offers unparalleled flexibility and is easily configurable. Scala2 is the evolution of Scala. It supports Marport's new Pro range of sensors, the Door Explorer and Trident, as well as the Dock charger.
  • Page 10 • Adjust windows and graphs according to your needs. • Compare data from equivalent sensors using multiple history plots. Scala2 is optimized to interface with other marine equipment: • It incorporates 3D simulation with bathymetry using a simple GPS data connection.

  • Page 11: Overview Of The System

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Introduction and Presentation Overview of the System This schema is an example of a system with M3 receiver. 1. Monitors 2. Mac Mini 3. Internet access (optional) 4. PoE 5. M3 receiver (M3REC) 6. Junction boxes (2) + One optional junction box 7.

  • Page 12: Overview Of Scala2

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Introduction and Presentation Overview of Scala2 Menu Incoming Data Toolbar for Page Display Receiver Activity Data Display Echogram Time Stamp Control Panels Alarms Customizing panel (Customize mode only) | 11...

  • Page 13: Mac Basics

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Introduction and Presentation Mac Basics Switching On the Computer Opening Applications and Files You can use the bar of icons at the bottom of your screen, called the Dock, to access applications and files. Click icons to open items.
  • Page 14 Scala2 | Version 5 | Introduction and Presentation Switching Off the Computer From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > Shut Down. Also use this menu to restart or put the computer in sleep mode. | 13...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Read this section to know how to install and open Scala2. Installing Scala2 You can install Scala2 and ScalaReplay2 on your Mac Mini or Mac Pro computer. Before you begin Note: Scala2 is compatible with the following macOS versions: OS X El Capitan, macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur.
  • Page 16 9. macOS Catalina or later: If you see messages asking access to Documents or Downloads folders whenever Scala2 opens, it means you need to give it full disk access. Opens Security & Privacy settings, then click Privacy > Full Disk Access. Add Scala2 and ScalaReplay2 to the list.

  • Page 17: Automatically Opening Scala2 At Start Up

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Installation Automatically Opening Scala2 at Start Up To do this, apply the following settings in the system preferences. Procedure 1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Users &...

  • Page 18: Opening Scala2

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Installation Opening Scala2 Scala2 should open when you switch on the computer. If not, you can open Scala2 from the Dock at the bottom of the screen. Before you begin • Scala2 software dongle is plugged in the computer. Always have the dongle plugged in when using Scala2.

  • Page 19: Changing The Language Settings Of Scala2

    Results The application opens. Changing the Language Settings of Scala2 A dialog box asks you to select the language the first time you open Scala2. It can be changed afterward in Scala2 settings. Procedure 1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Menu >...
  • Page 20 Scala2 | Version 5 | Installation | 19...

  • Page 21: System Configuration

    Scala2. Configuring the System You need to configure the different components of the system to display in Scala2 data received from the sensors. A system web page gives access to the receiver configuration. It is accessible through Scala2 or Firefox web browser: 1.
  • Page 22 Refer to List of Marport Hydrophones on page 22 to learn about Marport different models of hydrophones. Procedure 1. From the left side of the screen where the system is displayed, click Hydrophones.

  • Page 23: List Of Marport Hydrophones

    Troubleshooting: If an active hydrophone shows 0.0 mA current, it might be faulty or the wiring to the hydrophone might be wrong. Check the wiring. List of Marport Hydrophones These are technical specifications for hydrophones currently sold by Marport. For information about obsolete hydrophones, please contact Marport support. | 22...
  • Page 24 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Typical Product Bandwidth Name Use case current Cable* reference (3 dB) consumption NC-1-05 Passive wideband 33-60 KHz 0.0 mA Blue • Vessel with very low hydrophone (no level of noise (below preamplifier) -110 dBV).
  • Page 25 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Typical Product Bandwidth Name Use case current Cable* reference (3 dB) consumption NC-1-06 Active wideband 30-60 KHz 25-29 mA Yellow • Vessel with normal hydrophone level of noise (below (integrated -100 dBV). preamplifier) •...

  • Page 26: Defining A Trawl Gear Type

    Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Defining a Trawl Gear Type You need to define a type of trawl gear to be able to add sensors to the system. About this task Important: If you change the trawl gear type of an existing trawl, you will loose all settings you made for the sensors added to this trawl.

  • Page 27: Trawl Gears And Sensor Locations

    Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration 2. In the sensor selection page that appears, in Product Category select the main function of the sensor. 3. In Product Name, select the additional options that the sensor has. A picture with the nodes where sensors can be placed on the selected trawl gear is displayed.
  • Page 28 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Single Trawl Gear Twin Trawl Gear Triple Trawl Gear | 27...
  • Page 29 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Quadruple Trawl Gear Twin Outrigger Trawl Gear | 28...
  • Page 30 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Port Seine Gear Starboard Seine Gear | 29...

  • Page 31: Configuring The Sensor Settings

    The settings you configure here depend on the type of sensor you have. Refer to your sensor's user guide to know the recommended settings. Note: Before you add the sensor to the receiver on the system web page, using Scala2 or Firefox web browser, the sensor must be configured with Mosa2 application. Settings configured in Mosa2 need to be the same here (e.g.

  • Page 32: Configuring Trawl Positioning System

    Before you begin • Door sensors are already added and configured. Tip: A spreadsheet is available on Marport support website to help you complete this page: go to the Useful Resources page.
  • Page 33 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Figure 2: Receiver firmware from version 08.01 2. In Baseline, enter the baseline distance and the misalignment angles: a) Enter the distance between the two receiving hydrophones in Baseline length. b) Receiver firmware below version 08.01: You can complete the misalignment X and Z, for more accurate positioning.

  • Page 34: Calculations For Positioning System

    Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Calculations for Positioning System When configuring the positioning system on the system web page (Scala2 receiver page), you must consider the position of the hydrophones. When they are misaligned, you can calculate their misalignment angles with the following calculations.

  • Page 35: Exporting A Summary Of The Receiver Configuration

    Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Negative sign (-) Positive sign (+) Misalignment X (view from behind) Negative sign (-) Positive sign (+) Exporting a Summary of the Receiver Configuration You can export a text file containing a summary of the configuration of the receiver.

  • Page 36: Applying Filters On Incoming Data

    Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Applying Filters on Incoming Data You can apply filters on incoming data to reduce noise interferences. In some cases acoustic signal sent by trawl sensors might be perturbed by environmental acoustic noise (on the trawl or around the boat) or interference with echo sounder systems installed on the boat hull.

  • Page 37: Types Of Filters

    Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Types of Filters This table shows the filters available, as well as dependencies when some filters are set as active (in some cases they work in combination). Data Filters Filter Definition Filters Also Active...
  • Page 38 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Echogram Filters • Signal Interference Reduction (Low, Medium, High) • Echosounder Interference Reduction • Echosounder and Interference Reduction (Low, Medium, High) Only for NBTE and HDTE echograms. They are used on the echograms of narrow band sensors and similar to Some Smoothing for sensors.

  • Page 39: Applying Filters

    Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration The echogram above has filtered data and echogram below has raw data. You can see on the second echogram small red points or lines in the water column and sea bottom that are interferences due to a noisy environment or to an echosounder. These interferences are mostly removed when Signal Interference Reduction filter is applied.
  • Page 40 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration A panel listing available filters appears. The filters displayed depend on the functions of the selected sensor. 6. From the Standard tab, select filters for each function. See Types of Filters on page 36 for details about the filters.

  • Page 41: Adding Nmea Data From External Devices

    Before you begin • Check the equipment from which you want to receive data to help you complete the parameters. • Check that your version of Scala2 is able to read information sent by the device: see Compatible Incoming NMEA Sentences on page 157.
  • Page 42 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Note: Minimum data requirements to have trawl positioning are: heading, GPS position, warp length and relative bearing angles from door positioning sensors. Results NMEA data appears in the NMEA Inputs control panel and in the Ownship panel. LEDs blink green when data is received (it may be steady green if data is received continuously).

  • Page 43: Receiving Warp Lengths From Scantrol

    2. Go to iSYM's Configure Communication Ports menu, then in 13: NMEA UDP 1 enter a port number, such as 9000, and set SEND to 1. Note: The port number must be different from the one on which Scala2 sends data (if applicable).

  • Page 44: Outputting Nmea Data To Other Systems

    Important: If you do not clear this checkbox, you will not receive the data from Scantrol. Results Scantrol data are displayed in Scala2. Outputting NMEA Data to Other Systems You can send to other systems data you receive from sensors on Scala2. Procedure 1. Click Menu > Settings.
  • Page 45 • TCP: enter the port number from which data are sent. 5. Under the Data to Emit tab, select which data you want to output: • Select Emit Sensor Data to output data that is received on Scala2 from Marport sensors, with or without filters.

  • Page 46: Displaying Trawl Positioning From Scala2 On Olex

    Procedure 1. From Olex, click Settings and check: a) There is the ITI option. It allows the display of the trawl when positioning data from Scala2 is received. b) The option Reversed ordering of ITI door sensors is not selected.
  • Page 47 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration 2. In Scala2, open the control panels and in trawl data, click Doors Positioning. Check that you receive door positioning data. Note: By default, Scala2 uses warp lengths to know the distance of the trawl doors from the boat.
  • Page 48 In Data to Emit, select Emit only selected data types and deselect all the items. This is to make sure Scala2 do not output these data. If you do not do this, Scala2 outputs all data and this slows down Olex.
  • Page 49 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration 7. In NMEA Outputs in Scala2, check that there is a green LED next to the created output. Troubleshooting: If the LED is grey it means the port is not accessible. Check that you chose the correct port from the list of ports in Port Settings.
  • Page 50 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration If Olex is not connected to Scala2, no NMEA sentences are displayed. Results You can see the trawl position on Olex. | 49...

  • Page 51: Displaying Trawl Positioning From Scala2 On Maxsea Version 12

    Procedure 1. In Scala2, open the control panels and in trawl data, click Doors Positioning. Check that you receive door positioning data. Note: By default, Scala2 uses warp lengths to know the distance of the trawl doors from the boat.
  • Page 52 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration Trawl Modeling. If you receive neither warp lengths nor slant distances, you can select Estimate horizontal distance from depths but the distance will be less accurate. 2. To configure the export of trawl positioning data: a) Click Menu >...
  • Page 53 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration c) Put the same port as configured on Scala2. d) Click Next. e) If using PTSAL sentence select PACHA/GEONET and if using IIGLL select Simrad ITI. f) You cannot change the baud rate from MaxSea. If using a serial port, make sure you put the same baud rate in Scala2.
  • Page 54 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration 6. Click the Data Display tab and check that you see: • For PTSAL sentence, 3 trawl positions with latitude and longitude data. • For IIGLL sentence, 1 trawl position with latitude and longitude data.
  • Page 55 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration 7. To check incoming data: a) Click the Check Data tab. b) Select the port. c) Click Display. Figure 3: Example of incoming PTSAL sentence Results From MaxSea, you should see the trawl behind the boat.
  • Page 56 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration With a IIGLL sentence, there is 1 point, corresponding to the center between the doors. The line corresponds to its heading. | 55...

  • Page 57: Displaying Trawl Positioning From Scala2 On Maxsea Timezero

    • Compatible MaxSea TimeZero version: TimeZero Professional v3. Procedure 1. In Scala2, open the control panels and in trawl data, click Doors Positioning. Check that you receive door positioning data. Note: By default, Scala2 uses warp lengths to know the distance of the trawl doors from the boat.
  • Page 58 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration 3. From TimeZero, check that you receive NMEA data from Scala2 and data from a GPS: a) From TimeZero, click TIMEZERO menu > Connection Wizard. b) In the connection wizard, select Port Monitor.
  • Page 59 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration c) Select the port of the NMEA data. You should see Marport NMEA positioning data ($PMPT). d) Select the port of the GPS. You should see incoming data. | 58...
  • Page 60 The wizard analyzes the system and search for incoming data. When the search is complete, it shows a list of ports where devices are connected and data they transmit. c) Check if the ports and data are correct. You should at least have a GPS device and Marport NMEA data.
  • Page 61 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration e) Follow the instructions from the wizard. 5. From TimeZero chart, check that you see the trawl behind the vessel. | 60...

  • Page 62: Displaying Trawl Positioning From Scala2 On Seapix

    • Documented SeapiX version: version 8.6.0 Procedure 1. In Scala2, open the control panels and in trawl data, click Doors Positioning. Check that you receive door positioning data. Note: By default, Scala2 uses warp lengths to know the distance of the trawl doors from the boat.
  • Page 63 To configure the port, click its name in the left panel. Make sure the baud rate is the same as in Scala2. Once you have configured the input from Scala2 (next step), you can click the magnifying glass to see incoming data.
  • Page 64 In the left panel, click Trawl net > Position. c) Under the Source tab, select NMEA++-$PTSAL (Geonet). d) From Stream, select the port connected to Scala2 or select Automatic to automatically find the port. e) You do not need to change the other settings.

  • Page 65: Outputting Scala2 Symmetry Data To Scantrol

    • Make sure you have a license to use Marport software with Scantrol. Procedure 1. Scantrol and Marport computers must be connected together via an Ethernet wired network. Both computers must be on the same sub-network to communicate with each other: 192.168.0.XX.

  • Page 66: Displaying Bathymetric Data From Gebco Database

    Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration 6. Go to iSYM's System Settings. 7. Go to Trawl Sensors tab, then select Marport in Active sensor source. 8. Configure the communication settings in Trawl sensor communication. Enter the same port you set in Scala2.
  • Page 67 • You need to have incoming data from a GPS (position, heading) • You need to have specific GEBCO files. Ask your local Marport office to get them. • GEBCO files use approximately 5.7 GB of space, make sure you have enough space on your computer.
  • Page 68 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration 5. Open a page with a 3D overview of the vessel. Results GEBCO bathymetric data is displayed on Scala2. | 67...
  • Page 69 Scala2 | Version 5 | System Configuration | 68...

  • Page 70: Display Configuration

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Display Configuration Read this section to know how data are displayed on Scala2 and how to change their display. Control Panels By default, the control panels are displayed on the right side of the screen. Click the drawer to open or close them.
  • Page 71 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 1. Computer It displays the temperature of the central processing unit of the computer and the GPS position of the computer, if you allowed Scala2 to use your location. | 70...
  • Page 72 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 2. Ownship It displays information relative to the ownship, such as its position, its heading, the wind speed. This data depends on devices connected to the system. 3. Mx It displays the IP address of the receiver(s) and data received from the sensors.
  • Page 73 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 4. NMEA Inputs This is where you add NMEA inputs received from external devices. It displays the incoming NMEA data. 5. A2S Data ScalaReplay2 only: the panel displays the replay of data recorded on the SD card of A2S sensors.
  • Page 74 • Use slant distances from sensors rather than warp lengths: by default, Scala2 uses warp lengths to know the distance of the trawl doors from the boat. If you have both a winch control system and sensors sending slant distances, Scala2 will use warp lengths only.

  • Page 75: Customization Panels

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Customization Panels The customization panels contain customization options for the data. By default, the customization panels are on the left side of the screen. Click the drawer to open or close them. Drag elements from this panel to the pages to add data.
  • Page 76 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 2. Geographic It contains the 3D overview of the system and chart view. Displaying Vessel System 3D View on page 131 and Displaying the Chart View on page 132. 3. MX You can find here echogram and 3D views of equipments, such as the doors, the Trawl Speed sensor.

  • Page 77: Receiver Data

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 5. A2 It contains the options for the display of Fish Explorer data (under development). Receiver Data Receiver activity and its IP address is displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen.

  • Page 78: Using The Virtual Charger Room

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Using the Virtual Charger Room You can display the fleet of sensors in Scala2 Virtual Charger Room, when sensors are connected to the Dock or trawling. Tip: Refer to the Dock manual for more details about this product.

  • Page 79: Creating Data Pages

    Creating Data Pages On Scala2, data received from sensors can be displayed on pages. Pages are organized in tabs on the top toolbar. Click one tab to display the corresponding page. You can create specific pages according to your needs, for example one page for door spread sensor data, one for Trawl Explorer data.

  • Page 80: Creating A New Page

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Creating a New Page You can create a new page from scratch or from a template. Procedure 1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Menu > Customize. 2. Enter the password eureka.
  • Page 81 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration • To open a blank page, select Empty Page. • To open a page with data already displayed, select a page from the Page Templates. Tip: You can use these pages as a basis and add other data.

  • Page 82: Adding Data To A Page

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration The new page appears in a new tab. 5. Right-click the new page tab and select Rename. 6. Type a name and press Enter. The new page name appears. What to do next Deactivate the Customize mode when you have finished customizing pages: click Menu >...
  • Page 83 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Note: To change to position of the control panels, connect in Expert Mode, then click Menu > Settings > Advanced. 2. Under the Mx tab, choose data and click + hold for 3 seconds until a rectangle with data appears.
  • Page 84 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 4. Stop holding the mouse button to place data at the chosen area. 5. In the dialog box that appears, select the desired type of display for the corresponding data. See Display Types on page 105 for more information about the types of display.
  • Page 85 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Tip: You can add multiple data in one history plot in order to easily compare different data at the same time: 1. Drag data, for example Depth from a Trawl Explorer, to a yellow area.

  • Page 86: Removing Data From A Page

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration What to do next • To add other data, repeat the steps. • Deactivate the Customize mode when you have finished customizing pages: click Menu > Customize again. Removing Data from a Page You can remove data such as a dial, an echogram, a plot, that is displayed on a page.

  • Page 87: Exporting A Page

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration The page is removed from the top bar. 2. To open the page again, click the add icon . 3. Click the name of the page displayed in Hidden Pages. Exporting a Page You can export pages you created, for example if you want to reuse them for other configurations.

  • Page 88: Deleting A Page

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration What to do next • Deactivate the Customize mode when you have finished customizing pages: click Menu > Customize again. • To reuse this page in other configurations: see Adding Data to a Page on page 81.

  • Page 89: Managing Windows

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Managing Windows When you have multiple monitors, you can open pages in different windows to see different pages at the same time. Opening a Page in a New Window You can open a page in a new window and drag this window to another desktop screen.
  • Page 90 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 3. Drag the new window to another desktop screen. The initial window is considered as main window and it has the control panels. The window you created is named Scala - 2. Its name is displayed on the top of the window.

  • Page 91: Moving Pages Between Windows

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 4. To create additional windows, right-click a page name and select Move to New Window. Each additional window you create has a number. What to do next Deactivate the Customize mode when you have finished customizing pages: click Menu >...

  • Page 92: Closing And Re-Opening Windows

    4. When you have several pages, in the same way, move pages between the main window and window 2, 3, 4... Closing and Re-opening Windows You can close all Scala2 windows at once or close only some windows. If you close some windows, you can find them back or choose to delete them. Procedure 1.

  • Page 93: Displaying An Echogram

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Displaying an Echogram You can display an echogram view on a page. Before you begin You must be in Customize mode to do this task. Procedure 1. Open the drawer on the right side of the screen to display the control panels.
  • Page 94 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 3. Choose between: • Fixed beam width echogram: the echogram timescale is independent from the other timescales. • True time echogram: the echogram timescale is synchronized with any view having a timescale, when placed above each other.

  • Page 95: Changing The Echogram Colors

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Note: Refer to the sensors' manuals to have more information about the configuration of the sounding mode. 7. You can use the Bottom Expansion view to display a more precise view of the bottom to better see fish close to the bottom.
  • Page 96 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Procedure 1. Right-click the echogram, then click Show Palettes. The two color palettes appear on the left side of the echogram. The first palette is for the area underneath the seabed and the second for the water column.
  • Page 97 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 4. To change the color hues, right-click the gauge and select another color palette. You can choose color palettes from other echosounder brands if you prefer them. Option Description Simrad color palette ES60Black...
  • Page 98 Right-click a palette and click Copy. b) Enter a name. The new palette appears in the contextual menu. c) A file with the list of the colors is saved in Documents/Marport/ScalaLive/mx/ SonarPalettes. You can modify the file directly. 6. For example, to have the following display with the first type of palette: a) Right-click each palette and select NC42White for both.

  • Page 99: Displaying The View From Surface To Seabed

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration a) Right-click each palette and select NC42White for both. b) Drag the top handle of the left palette down to -33dB to see the sea bottom in white. c) Drag the bottom handle of the right palette up to -65dB to better see fish.

  • Page 100: Displaying Echograms Of Seine Sensors

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 2. You can set the depth scale to automatically follow the position of the sensor on the screen. For example, this option can be useful when using a Bottom Explorer. The echogram will follow its position, so you can keep an eye on its distance to the bottom without having to scroll on the depth scale.

  • Page 101: Displaying The Bottom Line

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Results Displaying the Bottom Line You can display lines on an echogram to mark the bottom of the trawl and the beginning of the seabed. Procedure Right-click the echogram, then click Draw Bottom Line.

  • Page 102: Changing The Distance From The Door Sounder To The Bottom

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Note: In sensors data, the opening is the distance between the sensor and the yellow line and the height is the distance between the sensor and the white line. Changing the Distance from the Door Sounder to the Bottom You can change the distance at which the Door Sounder echogram begins.

  • Page 103: Adding A Range Marker

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Adding a Range Marker You can set a range marker at a given depth, for example if you need to ensure that your trawl net stays at this depth. It is called a Variable Range Marker (VRM).

  • Page 104: Zooming On Timestamp And Distance Scale

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 4. To remove the range marker: a) Right-click the echogram and click Set VRM. b) From the dialog box that appears, select Remove Marker. Zooming on Timestamp and Distance Scale In echograms and history plots, you can zoom in and out on the distance scale and timestamp and move them along.
  • Page 105 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration | 104...

  • Page 106: Sensor Numerical Data

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Sensor Numerical Data Data such pitch and roll, temperature, depth can be displayed in dials, gauges, history plots or text format. Display Types You can choose between different types of display in the customization panel or when you drag numerical data to a page.

  • Page 107: Changing The Display Of Page Elements

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Name Types of data Illustration Display details • True wind speed • True wind Vessel is displayed in the direction middle in grey. • True wind angle Wind dial Apparent wind angle is •...
  • Page 108 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Procedure 1. To change the title, right-click the title and choose: • Font size • Font color: it changes only the color of numerical data, except for history plots where it changes the color of the line.

  • Page 109: Displaying Catch Monitoring

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 3. To change the type of display, for example switching from a text label to a plot, right-click the data item and click Change Type of View. What to do next Deactivate the Customize mode when you have finished customizing pages: click Menu >...

  • Page 110: Displaying Single Trawl Spread

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration What to do next Deactivate the Customize mode when you have finished customizing pages: click Menu > Customize again. Displaying Single Trawl Spread If you have a trawl with door sensors, you can display a plot to see the distance between the trawl doors.

  • Page 111: Displaying Twin Trawl Spread

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration The history plot becomes vertical. You can see the distance between the port and starboard door. Displaying Twin Trawl Spread You can display a diagram of twin trawl spread in order to see the distance between the port and starboard doors, and between the clump and port/starboard doors.
  • Page 112 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Distances between the port door and starboard door and between the port door and clump are displayed. 2. If you have twin trawls with 3 measured distances, open the Customize panel and go to the Mx tab.

  • Page 113: 3D Views

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration • Or click + drag a Twin trawl Spread Diagram to only display the diagram. Now you can see the distances between: • port door and starboard door, • port door and clump, •...

  • Page 114: Door Spread Sensors: Using The Multitrawl View On Scala2

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Door Spread Sensors: Using the MultiTrawl View on Scala2 You can display data from A2S door spread sensors on a 3D view of the trawls and doors. Displaying the MultiTrawl View Before you begin •...
  • Page 115 • Track History: zoom in and out of the time scale of the trawl tracks. Important: To have correct door spread values displayed on Scala2, you need to be careful when you reduce the number of trawls.See Changing the Number of Trawls on page 124.
  • Page 116 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Settings • Camera: change the viewing angle of the 3D view. • Clump Spreads: • Show distances: real values of spread between two door sensors. • Show projections: calculated values of linear spread between door sensors.
  • Page 117 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Models You can change the model of trawl doors or clumps. Click the arrows to select the model. The 3D view will change accordingly. | 116...
  • Page 118 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Understanding the MultiTrawl View 1. Warp lengths, received from a winch control system using NMEA sentences. 2. Total spread distance. 3. Spread distances between doors and clumps (or between doors for a single trawl).
  • Page 119 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Examples of data received When a door or clump is out of alignment, it is displayed in red. The distance from the alignment axis is displayed above. In this case, the current spread...

  • Page 120: Using The Multidepth View On Scala2

    Important: If you do not receive warp lengths, Scala2 is not able to show the correct position of the clumps. By default, Scala2 will display the clumps in a static position out of the alignment axis, closer to the vessel.
  • Page 121 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Results The view is displayed. You can see the depth (distance from the sensor to the sea surface) and height (distance from the sensor to the seabed) of the sensors above the 3D view. Right-click the view to see the display options.
  • Page 122 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration | 121...
  • Page 123 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Display Options You can change the display of the MultiDepth view using a control and a setting panels. Right-click the view to open them. Controls • Palette : echogram color palettes • Post-Processing •...
  • Page 124 If you change the trawl gear, change this setting accordingly. Important: To have correct door spread values displayed on Scala2, you need to be careful when you reduce the number of trawls.See Changing the Number of Trawls on page 124.

  • Page 125: Changing The Number Of Trawls

    You need to remove specific clumps when reducing the number of trawls in water. To have correct door spread values displayed on Scala2, you need to be careful when you reduce the number of trawls. Door sensors are configured to operate on specific locations on doors and clumps.
  • Page 126 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration • Triple to single: only keep the starboard and port trawl doors in water. Quadruple trawl Distances sent by Master on port door Distance sent by inner port clump Distance sent by center clump Distance sent by the inner starboard clump •...

  • Page 127: Displaying Trawl Door 3D View

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration • Quadruple to single: only keep the port and starboard doors in water. Displaying Trawl Door 3D View You can display a 3D view of the trawl doors and clump. This way, you can see the movements of the doors and clump.
  • Page 128 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration The 3D view is displayed: Tip: You can change the fishing gear element anytime: right-click the 3D view and click Configure. 2. You can also change the viewing angle: looking from the trawl toward the vessel (front), or from the vessel toward the trawl (back).
  • Page 129 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration a) From the top left corner, click Menu > Settings. b) Click the Trawl tab and select the models of doors and clump from the lists, using left and right arrows. 4. To change the view angle of the door, right-click the 3D view and choose: •...

  • Page 130: Displaying Trawl Speed 3D View

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration • Vertical Camera to see the doors from above. • Free Camera to adjust the viewing angle yourself, by clicking and dragging the 3D doors. 5. To display or hide the ground, right-click the 3D view and select or not Display Ground. You should leave the ground displayed, in order to see if the doors are touching it.
  • Page 131 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Procedure 1. Open the customization panel and go to the Mx panel. 2. Click + drag the TS 3D to the page. 3. Drop it in a yellow area. 4. In the dialog box that appears, select the location of the trawl speed sensor.

  • Page 132: Displaying Vessel System 3D View

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Displaying Vessel System 3D View You can display a 3D overview of the vessel system if you have the Scala Full version. To know if you have the 3D enabled, check in Menu >...

  • Page 133: Displaying The Chart View

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 3. To change the vessel 3D model, from the upper left corner of the screen click Menu > Settings and click the Ownship tab. 4. To change the view, you can use the numeric keypad: press 5 to see the vessel from above, press the digits around to make the vessel turn accordingly (2 being front view and 8 back view).
  • Page 134 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 3. Drop it in a yellow area. The chart view is displayed. 4. To customize the display, right-click the page to display the setting menu. View • White Background: change the chart background to white instead of black.

  • Page 135: Displaying A Position Marker

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Ownship • Draw Ownship track: displays the path of the vessel, based on the GPS position. • Draw GPS positions: displays points corresponding to the raw GPS positions. Trawl • Display Door Tracks: displays the path of the doors, according to the door positionning data.

  • Page 136: Setting An Alarm On Incoming Data

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Setting an Alarm on Incoming Data You can be alerted by an alarm when data received have a given value. Procedure 1. In the control panel, click the data on which you want to set an alarm.
  • Page 137 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 4. In Alarm Data, choose on which equipment and type of data you want to set an alarm. 5. In Alarm Conditions, choose the conditions on which the alarm is triggered. 6. In Alarm Notifications, choose if you want to display a pop-up notification and/or a sound.

  • Page 138: Changing The Default Units

    1. From the top left corner, click Menu > Settings. 2. In Units, select the units to use in Scala2 among the following units: • For distance data: meter, foot, yard, fathom, cable length (only for lengths) • For speed data: kilometer/hour, knot, meter/second, mile/hour •...

  • Page 139: Recording And Replaying Data

    Recording of Incoming Data Data received by Scala2 can be recorded on your computer. By default, when you first install Scala2, data are automatically recorded. If you want to stop or start the recording of data, click Menu > Stop Recording or Start Recording.
  • Page 140 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration If there is not enough space on the hard drive to record data, Scala2 displays a warning. | 139...

  • Page 141: Replaying Data On Scalareplay2

    3. To choose the source directory, right-click the timeline and click Change Directory. Note: By default, ScalaReplay2 reads files that are in Documents/Marport/SDSRecord. Data from the source folder is displayed at the bottom of the screen, in the timeline. Periods containing recorded data are in yellow and your position in the timeline is marked by a red line.

  • Page 142: Adding Events

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration 6. The date and time of the recording is displayed on the left side of the timeline. Right-click the hour to change it to UTC timezone. 7. Control the playback using the play, pause and speed control buttons at the left of the timeline.

  • Page 143: Extracting Data From Sds Files

    You can extract data contained in SDS files and display the contents in a table on a spreadsheet application, using Marport sds2txt application. Ask your local Marport office for more details about how to get the application and how to use it. Replaying Data from A2S Sensors You can replay data that have been recorded by A2S sensors in high definition.
  • Page 144 Scala2 | Version 5 | Display Configuration Procedure 1. Download A2S files from Mosa2 (refer to the user guide of A2S sensors for instructions). 2. Right-click the timeline and click Change Directory to choose the source directory where A2S files are stored.

  • Page 145: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Read this section for troubleshooting and maintenance information. Installing Updates You can install new versions of Scala2 once they are released. Ask your local dealer to obtain them. Procedure 1. Double-click the installation zip file. 2. Follow the installation steps.
  • Page 146 Scala2 | Version 5 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution When starting the This window Important: DO NOT CLOSE this window. Failed system, there is a comes from a and login indications are normal and always black window saying virtual machine appear.
  • Page 147 Scala2 | Version 5 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Ethernet 1. Click Menu > Expert Mode and enter the connection is password copernic. down. 2. Open the control panels and go to the Mx panel. Click the menu icon next to the name of the receiver and click Configure Receiver.
  • Page 148 Scala2 | Version 5 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution I cannot find a You may have Click Menu > Open Window X. window I created. closed the window. The window opens. Note: If you moved or deleted all the pages contained in a window, this window is permanently deleted.

  • Page 149: Advanced Troubleshooting Tools

    WiFi router, a USB to Ethernet adapter... Advanced Troubleshooting Tools Messages You can see on Scala2 incoming messages from the equipment connected to the system. To see incoming messages, click Menu > Expert Mode . Click the menu icon again and click Messages.
  • Page 150 This helps identifying on which hydrophone data are better received. • Squid heartbeat: Shows if Scala2 communicates with the receiver. • Heartbeat: Shows if Scala2 communicates with the Mx processor. • NMEA: Displays full NMEA sentences that are received. Read these messages to check if NMEA sentences from external devices (such as a GPS) are correctly decoded.

  • Page 151: Log

    Sensor and sonar data can be expanded to see more details about the hydrophone diagnostic messages and see the value of the filtered data. Click the main message to expand. If you have issues on Scala2, the log can be useful to know what are the latest actions that happened.

  • Page 152: Checking Noise Interference

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting Checking Noise Interference Use the spectrum analyzer to check the noise level of the hydrophones and check for interference. Procedure 1. Click Add to create a new page on which you will add the spectrum analyzer(s).
  • Page 153 Scala2 | Version 5 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting • Active wideband hydrophone with high/low gain: below -100 dBV • Active narrowband: NC-1-04 below -80 dBV / NC-1-07 below -100 dBv • Passive hydrophone: below -110 dBV 6. Scroll on the frequency or dBV scales to zoom in and out.

  • Page 154: Recording Audio Files

    Procedure 1. From the lower right corner of Scala2 window, right-click the receiver name, then click Record WAV Files. The receiver name becomes yellow. The recording lasts 180 seconds.

  • Page 155: Giving Remote Access To The Computer

    2. Right-click Scala2 or ScalaReplay2 icon and select Move to Trash. 3. To remove all Scala2 and ScalaReplay2 preferences and settings from the computer: a) Find the *.dmg file that you downloaded when you installed Scala2. By default it should be in the Downloads folder of the computer.
  • Page 156 Scala2 | Version 5 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting c) Double-click UninstallScala.command. | 155...

  • Page 157: Support Contact

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting Support Contact You can contact your local dealer if you need maintenance on your Marport products. You can also ask us at the following contact details: FRANCE ICELAND Marport France SAS Marport EHF 8, rue Maurice Le Léon...

  • Page 158: Appendix

    Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix Appendix Compatible Incoming NMEA Sentences Scala2 can decode and use the following types of NMEA sentences coming from external devices (GPS, winch system, sounder...). NMEA 0183 Standard Sentences Symbol (*) indicates which parts of the sentence Scala2 uses.
  • Page 159 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix First compliant NMEA Sentence Format version of Scala $--GGA,hhmmss.ss,aaaa.aa,b,cccc.cc,d,e,ff,g.g,h.h, M,i.i,M,j.j,kkkk*hh<CR><LF> 1. $--: Talker identifier* 2. GGA: Sentence formatter* 3. hhmmss.ss: UTC of position* 4. aaaaa.aa, b: Latitude North/South (N/S)* 5. cccc.cc, d: Longitude East/West (E/W)* GGA - Global 6.
  • Page 160 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix First compliant NMEA Sentence Format version of Scala $--GNS,hhmmss.ss,aaa.aa,L,bbbbb.bb,L,c--c, dd,e.e,f.f,g.g,h.h,i.i,a*hh<CR><LF> 1. $--: Talker identifier* 2. GNS: Sentence formatter* 3. hhmmss.ss: UTC of position* 4. aaaa.aa,L: Latitude North/South (N/S)* 5. bbbbb.bb,L: Longitude East/West (E/W)* 6. c--c: Mode indicator GNS - GNSS 1.0.0.0...
  • Page 161 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix First compliant NMEA Sentence Format version of Scala $--MWD, a.a,T,b.b,M,c.c,N,d.d,M*hh<CR><LF> 1. $--: Talker identifier* 2. MWD: Sentence formatter* MWD - Wind 3. a.a,T: Wind direction, 0° to 359° true* Direction 1.6.0.0 4. b.b,M: Wind direction, 0° to 359° magnetic* &...
  • Page 162 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix First compliant NMEA Sentence Format version of Scala $--VBW,a.a,b.b,A,c.c,d.d,A,e.e,A,f.f,A*hh<CR><LF> 1. $--: Talker identifier* 2. VBW: Sentence formatter* 3. a.a: Longitudinal water speed (knots), "-" = astern* 4. b.b: Transverse water speed, "-" = port* 5.
  • Page 163 (L/R)* (Apparent) Wind 1.3.3.0 Speed and Angle 4. b.b,N: Wind speed, knots 5. c.c,M: Wind speed, meters/second 6. d.d,K: Wind speed in Km/Hr 7. *hh: Checksum* Proprietary Sentences Symbol (*) indicates which parts of the sentence Scala2 uses. | 162...
  • Page 164 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix First compliant Sentence Format version of Scala2 $NMATW,aaaaaa,bbbbbb,cccccc,dddddd,eeeeee,ffffff, ggggg,hhhhh,iiiii,jjjjj,kkkkk,lllll,mm:mm*hh <CR><LF> $NMATW: Talker identifier + sentence formatter* a. Winch starboard tension (kg)* b. Winch port tension (kg)* c. Winch middle tension (kg)* d. Winch starboard length (meter or feet)* ATW - Naust e.
  • Page 165 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix First compliant Sentence Format version of Scala2 $PFEC,GPatt,aaa.a,bb.b,cc.c,*hh<CR><LF> 1. $PFEC: Talker identifier + sentence formatter* 2. GPatt: Global positioning attitude, sentence formatter FEC - Furuno 3. aaa.a: Heading true* attitude 1.0.5.0 message 4. bb.b: Pitch* 5.
  • Page 166 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix First compliant Sentence Format version of Scala2 $NANAV,04/09/ NAV - Ifremer yy,hhmmss.sss,NASYC,N,48,22.92315,W,004,28.90527, proprietary 1.0.0.0 D,00.0,WG84,04/09/13, 13:05:37.000, sentence COU,346.08,-00.22,+00.13,+00.00,+00052.172,000,0000 $PIFM,EU,MES,dd/mm/yy,hh:hh:ss.sss,TRFUN, ±a,bb,ccccc,dddd,e.e,f,ggggg,hhhh,i.i,j,<CR><LF> IFM - Ifremer 1. $PIFM: Talker identifier + sentence formatter* versatile 1.0.0.0 2. OCGYR: pitch, roll, heading sentence 3.
  • Page 167 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix First compliant Sentence Format version of Scala2 @TAWWL,a,M,b,M,c,M*hh<CR><LF> 1.4.4.0 See below. M = meter TAWWL - @TAWWL,x,y,z*hh<CR><LF> RappHydema, 1. @TAWWL: Talker identifier + sentence formatter* PTS Pentagon warp length 2. a: Starboard winch length* 1.6.19.0...
  • Page 168 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix First compliant Sentence Format version of Scala2 WIDA1 - $WIDA1,aa,bbbb,cc,0,dd,eeee,ff,1,g,h,i,2,k,l,m,3 Kongsberg *hh<CR><LF> warp length 1. $WIDA1: Talker identifier + sentence formatter* 2. aa: port wire tension, tons* 3. bbbb: port wire out, meters* 4. cc: port wirespeed, m/min* 5.
  • Page 169 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix First compliant Sentence Format version of Scala2 $SCWLC,a.a,M,b.b,M*hh<CR><LF> 1. $SCWLC: Talker identifier + sentence formatter* WLC - Scantrol 2. a.a,M: paid out wire in meters* winch length 1.0.6.0 3. b.b,M: wirespeed in meters/sec., positive when paying out...

  • Page 170: Nmea Outputs From Scala2

    • YY: 2 letters indicating the part of the gear where the sensor is installed. • ZZZ: numerical code that is a Marport sensor node identifier related to the Mx receiver configuration. It is used in Scala2 to position the sensors in the 3D views.
  • Page 171 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix Type of gear Gear position Triple trawl Port Unknown <Empty> Trawl gear part Port Door Starboard Door Port Wing Starboard Wing Headrope Footrope Body Cod-end Clumps in twin or triple gears are coded as a starboard door of the trawl:...
  • Page 172 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix Data type Unit Description Spread starboard Distance between the master spread sensor and Spread clump meters the slave. If the field is empty, it means “slave lost”. Spread port Battery From 0 to 100. Unit field is empty.

  • Page 173: Positioning Sentences

    P,SD,78,XPT Distance between port clump and port door Positioning sentences Scala2 can output NMEA data for trawl door positioning with the following sentences: • $PSIMS (Olex) • $PTSAL (MaxSea version 12 and SeaPix) • $PMPT (TimeZero) • $IIGLL (MaxSea version 12, single position sentence) •...
  • Page 174 Scala2 | Version 5 | Appendix $PMPT,POS,AA,bbb.b,M,ccc.c,T, ddd.d,M,eee.e,M,hhmmss*<chk><cr><lf> • $PMPT: talker identifier + sentence formatter • POS: position • AA: 2 letters code that specifies the part of the gear (SD = starboard door / PD = port door / CL = clump on twin trawl / SC = starboard clump on triple trawl / PC = Port Clump on triple trawl).

  • Page 175: Index

    Index | 174 Index Numerics Automatic deleting Incoming data Data units Clump Dock Doors Dongle Trawl Door sensors 3D overview Door spread Echogram Replay Adding Alarm Bottom Line Applications Colors Desynchronize Horizontal smoothing Bathymetry Palette Synchronize True Mode Catch monitoring Vertical smoothing Computer VRM (Variable Range Marker)
  • Page 176 Index | 175 Cannot find Creating Launchpad Deleting Exporting Removing data Resize data Mac Pro Mavericks, installation script Window Manual Estimation Page display MaxSea Color Trawl positioning Dial Message Font Allow apps Gauge File access History Plot Messages Orientation MultiDepth Text Controls Title...
  • Page 177 Index | 176 SeapiX Updates Trawl positioning USB key Security settings User Interface Allow apps Full Disk Access Sensor Virtual Charger Room Adding VMware Fusion Configuring Location Nodes Warp length Sensors Data Scantrol Numerical data Window Other systems Cannot find Troubleshooting Closing Show Raw Data...

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