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- Page 1 ARIS EXPLORER Getting Started...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ARIS EXPLORER GETTING STARTED MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS DISCLAIMER 23 APPENDIX ARIS EXPLORER: INTRODUCTION OF THE SONAR 24 SPECIFICATIONS Features Technical Specifications ARIS Explorer 3000 Provided Power Supply ARIS Explorer 1800 Power Consumption ARIS Explorer 1200 PC Requirements WHAT’S IN THE BOX? -
Page 3: Disclaimer
• IMAGES SHOWN IN THE MANUAL ARE FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY; ACTUAL APPEARANCE OF PRODUCTS MAY VARY • SOUND METRICS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL WITH OR WITHOUT NOTIFICATION WARNING: • MISUSE OF EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SAFETY HAZARDS CAUTION: •... -
Page 4: Aris Explorer: Introduction Of The Sonar
ARIS EXPLORER: INTRODUCTION OF THE SONAR ARIS EXPLORER FEATURES • Dynamic Focus Using Dual Frequency • Unprecedented High-Definition Imagery • Capable of Imaging at Close Range • Built in Compass and Depth Gauge • Optional Longer Range Applications - Three Models from which to Choose... -
Page 5: Aris Explorer 3000
ARIS EXPLORER: INTRODUCTION OF THE SONAR ARIS EXPLORER 3000 ARIS EXPLORER 1800 ARIS EXPLORER 1200 IDENTIFICATION MODE IDENTIFICATION MODE IDENTIFICATION MODE Identification Frequency: 3.0 MHz Identification Frequency: 1.8 MHz Identification Frequency: 1.2 MHz Range: 5 m Range: 15 m Range: 35 m... -
Page 6: What's In The Box
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? INSIDE THE TRANSIT CASE PRODUCT PART # ARIS Explorer 3000, 021001 ARIS Explorer 1800, or 021002 ARIS Explorer 1200 021003 15 m ARIS Cable 013534 Waterproof Box 013410 Command Module 013470 Getting Started Manual 015045... - Page 7 WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
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Page 8: Inside The Waterproof Box
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? INSIDE THE WATERPROOF BOX PRODUCT PART # Connector Gauge 015872 Software USB Drive 014385 M5 x 10 mm Screws (x8) 014945 Fix It Sticks (x2) 016265 Silicone Spray 015043 Silt Protection Strip 016264 Power Supply 015046 AC Power Cable 016268 Ethernet Cable... - Page 9 WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
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Page 10: Parts Of The Aris Explorer System
PARTS OF THE ARIS EXPLORER SYSTEM ARIS EXPLORER CONNECTOR LENS - Connects the sonar to ARIS Cable - Focuses sound into a high resolution image SILT PLUG HOLES - Mounts Silt Plug Strips Note: Always be sure connectors are fully engaged... -
Page 11: Command Module
PARTS OF THE ARIS EXPLORER SYSTEM COMMAND MODULE The Command Module monitors the power and connection status of the sonar. The ring-shaped LED around the main power switch gives visual feedback on the current operating state of the system. See Page 34 for the primary status indications of the... -
Page 12: Setting Up The Explorer
Attach the bronze nut of the ARIS Cable to Module. the ARIS Explorer, making sure to line up the key in the cable with the keyway on the connector. Push in while Note: To tighten or loosen the nut, turn the nut in the direction tightening the ARIS Cable. - Page 13 SETTING UP THE EXPLORER STEP 3 Using the edge of the Connector Gauge, check that the connectors are mated. The Gauge will no longer slide into the connector gap when fully engaged. Note: Gently wiggling the cable while turning the bronze nut will aid in tightening the connector.
- Page 14 SETTING UP THE EXPLORER STEP 4 Pull the waterproof plugs out of the Command Module. Line up the red dot on the Ethernet Cable connector with the red dot on the receptacle on the Command Module. Push in the connector until it is locked into place. Connect the Power Supply to the Command Module.
- Page 15 SETTING UP THE EXPLORER STEP 5 Press the center button on the Command Module to power on the ARIS Explorer. The blue light will flash a few times before remaining steady. Note: Press the button on the Command Module again to power down the ARIS Explorer.
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Page 16: Imaging With The Explorer
IMAGING WITH THE EXPLORER CROSS-RANGE Multiple beams directed from the ARIS Explorer create a fan of narrow slices that form the “acoustic wedge.” Each individual slice produces a section of the image, where information in range is then placed appropriately with neighboring information in cross-range to produce the entire image. -
Page 17: Imaging Example
IMAGING WITH THE EXPLORER IMAGING EXAMPLE The ARIS image shows range and cross-range information from an apparent top-down perspective. CROSS-RANGE... -
Page 18: Acoustic Volume
The following illustrations demonstrate how to image an object lying on a surface using the ARIS Explorer: ACOUSTIC VOLUME The ARIS Explorer uses multiple beams to project a wedge-shaped volume of acoustic energy, much like a flashlight projects a cone-shaped volume of light. -
Page 19: Range, Cross-Range & Image Perspective
IMAGING WITH THE EXPLORER RANGE, CROSS-RANGE & IMAGE PERSPECTIVE ARIS PERSPECTIVE VIEW RANGE CROSS-RANGE Range, cross-range, and perspective are relative to the acoustic wedge. Each of these are at 90º to the other two, much like three edges that come together at the corner of a box. RANGE - Distance away from the ARIS along the length of the wedge CROSS-RANGE... -
Page 20: Introduction To Ariscope
Un-install any previous version of ARIScope. Open the ARIScope installer file from the USB drive or downloaded from the Sound Metrics portal. Follow the install prompts to install the latest version of the software to the PC. Connect to the ARIS, hover the mouse over the sonar icon, and click Update Sonar. -
Page 21: Ariscope Basics
ARIScope BASICS MAIN ELEMENTS OF THE USER INTERFACE CONTROL PANEL Contains sub-sections image control and image filter activation Click on the arrow to reveal options IMAGE DISPLAY Presents the sonar image and controls TOP BAR Contains icons for sonar, files for playback, and controls for choosing files, modifying application settings, and accessing the help file... -
Page 22: Top Bar
ARIScope BASICS TOP BAR FILES ICON Click on the Files icon to display a thumbnail list of recently opened and recorded .aris image files. Mousing over a thumbnail displays a larger image with complete file path information. Screen Capture - Saves a .png of the entire playback window Reverse Single Step Frame - Navigates to previous frame Previous - Plays video in reverse Playback Files -... - Page 23 ARIScope BASICS SETTINGS ICON Export Files - The export option is revealed after hovering over the file icon. The user can rename the file and open Windows Explorer to Click on the Settings icon to access available preferences. the file location. See section 1.6 in the ARIScope Help Guide for more information.
- Page 24 Technical Specifications Provided Power Supply Power Consumption PC Requirements Recommended PC Configuration 25 MOUNTING DIMENSIONS ARIS Explorer 3000 ARIS Explorer 1800 & 1200 26 MAINTENANCE Anode Inspection Cable Connector Care Lens Bubbles Lens Housing Removal How to Install Silt Plugs...
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Page 25: Specifications
Weight in Water: 1.55 kg • • 512 MB Video RAM • • 64 GB Available Hard Disk Space ARIS Explorer 1800 & 1200: Dimensions: 31 x 17 x 14 cm Weight in Air: 5.82 kg Weight in Water: 1.48 kg... -
Page 26: Mounting Dimensions
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS 168.61 168.61 168.61 ARIS EXPLORER 3000 6.638 6.638 6.638 [mm] 168.61 168.61 6.638 inch 6.638 138.67 138.67 138.67 5.459 5.459 5.459 138.67 5.459 1.811 1.811 1.811 4.646 4.646 4.646 4.646 1.811 4.646 267.45 267.45 267.45 9.961 9.961 9.961 10.530... -
Page 27: Aris Explorer 1800 & 1200
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS ARIS EXPLORER 1800 & 1200 173.49 173.49 173.49 6.830 173.49 6.830 6.830 6.830 [mm] 173.49 6.830 inch 141.25 141.25 141.25 5.561 5.561 5.561 141.25 5.561 1.811 1.811 1.811 5.433 5.433 5.433 5.433 1.811 5.433 293.50 307.95 293.50 293.50 307.95... -
Page 28: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Part # 014711 ANODE INSPECTION • Periodically inspect attached anode • Replace anode when it reaches approximately 50% of original size New Anode Old Anode CABLE CONNECTOR CARE • Lightly spray connectors with provided lubricant before use; do not use grease •... -
Page 29: Lens Housing Removal
MAINTENANCE LENS HOUSING REMOVAL After using ARIS in a high-silt environment, the lens housing should be removed for cleaning. Using silt plugs minimizes how often this needs to be done. Tools Needed: • Fix It Sticks (x2) • 3 mm Hex Driver BALL END 3 mm HEX DRIVER STEP 2... - Page 30 MAINTENANCE STEP 3 Remove the two Screws on the top of the front lens STEP 4 housing, and remove the two Screws on the bottom of the rear end cap. Disconnect the lens housing from the pressure housing.
- Page 31 MAINTENANCE STEP 5 Ensure the lens is in the Home position at the bottom of the focus groove. Slide the focus lens to the end of the travel. Inspect the lens housing and clean with fresh water.
- Page 32 MAINTENANCE ASSEMBLY STEP 1 STEP 2 Place the lens housing onto the pressure housing ensuring the pin engages into the hole in the focus bracket. Connect Power the sonar, and connect it to ARIScope. While the top two Screws on the front of the Explorer and the looking through the silt plug holes, move the focus by bottom two Screws on the back of the Explorer.
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Page 33: How To Install Silt Plugs
MAINTENANCE HOW TO INSTALL SILT PLUGS If you plan on using the ARIS in a high silt environment you may want to install the silt plugs. STEP 1 STEP 2 Install eight of the ten silt plugs on each side of the Submerge in water until the lens housing is full, and sonar, leaving one plug on each end of the strip open. -
Page 34: Command Module
Note: For Windows 7 SP1, go to Control Panel/Network and Internet/Network and Sharing Center/Local Area Connection/Properties/Configure/Power Management. Uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” press OK. Restart the computer for change to take affect. • • For continued connection issues, contact Sound Metrics... -
Page 35: Status Codes
Replace the external AC/DC 48V power supply. If not using the Voltage > Max supplied SMC power supply, ensure that 24 V <= Vin <= 48 V. Current > Max Cycle power to ARIS. NOTE: For persistent error codes, contact Sound Metrics... -
Page 36: Accessories
Additional cable is available in Available in only the 1º model 30, 60 and 150m lengths. for ARIS Explorer 3000. Available in 1º, 3º and 8º beam NOTE: Custom cable length width models for ARIS Explorer available upon request. 1800 and ARIS Explorer 1200. - Page 37 Varying the roll angle on a target provides a 3D-like perspective and in ultra-high resolution in a also rolls the sonar to the best possible angle to image the seafloor, ship hulls, concentrated 15º field of view dam faces, and more. for ARIS Explorer 1800 and 1200.
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Page 38: Notes
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Page 39: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE ARIS EXPLORER Sound Metrics Corp (SMC) warrants the ARIS Explorer In most cases, it is not advisable to open or attempt for one year according to the terms of the official to repair the sonar in the field. - Page 40 This limited warranty is your exclusive remedy and applies to new Product which are accompanied by or sold with this written warranty Sound Metrics Corp (SMC) warrants that the ARIS Explorer (Product) when the Product is purchased from Sound Metrics or its authorized will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal partner or reseller.
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Page 41: Contact Us
CONTACT US Manufacturer SOUND METRICS 11010 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98004 Office: 425-822-3001 Email: support@soundmetrics.com Distributor OCEAN MARINE INDUSTRIES INC. 2810 Hudson Street Chesapeake, VA 23324 Office: 757-382-7616 Email: sales@soundmetrics.com Representative Find your local representative by visiting: www.soundmetrics.com/About-Us/Distributors... - Page 42 425-822-3001 PART #015045 REV E...
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