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Simrad Echo sounder system
Calibrating the current indicator
Instruction manual
This publication provides you with the basic information required to
calibrate the echo sounder system for current indicator measurements.
The publication is valid for the following products:
• Simrad ES80
• Simrad CP60
The software license controls which product you have. The product
name on the top bar changes accordingly.
Caution
You must never permit the echo sounder system to transmit (ping)
when the ship is in a dry dock. The transducer can be damaged if it
transmits in the open air.
Additional end-user documents related to the echo sounder system can
be found on our website. This includes publications that are translated
into other languages. Selected publications are also provided in IETM
(Interactive Electronic Technical Manual) formats.
• www.kongsberg.com/fisherysounder
110-0002398/A
August 2023 © Kongsberg Maritime AS

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  • Page 1 Additional end-user documents related to the echo sounder system can be found on our website. This includes publications that are translated into other languages. Selected publications are also provided in IETM (Interactive Electronic Technical Manual) formats. • www.kongsberg.com/fisherysounder 110-0002398/A August 2023 © Kongsberg Maritime AS...
  • Page 2 Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation, use or maintenance of the equipment. Disclaimer Kongsberg Maritime AS endeavours to ensure that all information in this document is correct and fairly stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions. Support information If you require maintenance or repair, contact your local dealer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Instruction manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............. 5 INTRODUCTION............... 7 About current indicator calibration..................7 Calibration summary......................8 Support information ......................9 PREPARATIONS ..............12 Calibrating the current indicator ..................12 Obtaining and installing the software license for raw data recording ......14 Selecting the location for current indicator calibration............15 Configuring the environmental parameters..............16 Importing the water temperature from the transducer .............17...
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  • Page 5: About This Manual

    This publication provides you with the basic information required to calibrate the echo sounder system for current indicator measurements. The publication is valid for the following products: • Simrad ES80 • Simrad CP60 The software license controls which product you have. The product name on the top bar changes accordingly.
  • Page 6 ® 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 7: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Topics About current indicator calibration, page 7 Calibration summary, page 8 Support information, page 9 About current indicator calibration Calibrating the echo sounder system for current indicator measurements ensures that the accuracy is maintained. Calibration must be taken seriously. To achieve the best results, the calibration must be planned and done carefully.

  • Page 8: Calibration Summary

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual • Seafloor: Smooth • Sea conditions: Calm The quality of the calibration and measurements depend on the quality of the sensors connected to the echo sounder system. The basic calibration of scale and yaw is made by comparing the Course Over Ground (COG) and Speed Over Ground (SOG) data from the current indicator and the GPS.

  • Page 9: Support Information

    A list of all our offices and dealers is available on our website. You can also contact our main support office in Norway. Norway (main office) • : Kongsberg Maritime AS / Simrad Company name • : Strandpromenaden 50, N3190 Horten, Norway Address •...
  • Page 10 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 11 Telefax • www.kongsberg.com/simrad Website • simrad.korea@simrad.com Email address China • : Kongsberg Maritime China Ltd Company name • : 555 Chuanqiao Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, 201206, China Address • : +86 21 3127 9888 Telephone • : +86 21 3127 9555 Telefax •...

  • Page 12: Preparations

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Preparations Topics Calibrating the current indicator, page 12 Obtaining and installing the software license for raw data recording, page 14 Selecting the location for current indicator calibration, page 15 Configuring the environmental parameters, page 16 Importing the water temperature from the transducer, page 17 Configuring the sensor priority for current indicator calibration, page 18 Inserting the installation parameters for the global positioning system (GPS) antenna...
  • Page 13 Preparations Data collection is done while using a specific sailing pattern that includes "Williamson" turns. A"Williamson" turn means that you shall steer the boat around with the intent of running alongside the location where the turn pattern was first initiated. The following operating requirements must be met for each survey line: •...

  • Page 14: Obtaining And Installing The Software License For Raw Data Recording

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Obtaining and installing the software license for raw data recording To use the echo sounder system with a transceiver you need a valid software license. Before you can use the echo sounder system you must obtain a "license string" and install it on your computer.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Location For Current Indicator Calibration

    Preparations Observe that the dialog box opens. This dialog box contains a number Installation of pages selected from the menu on the left side. On the left side of the dialog box, select Installation Software License Observe that the page opens. Software License Select , and type the license string into the dialog box.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Environmental Parameters

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Survey line Minimum depth: 50 m Recommended depth: 100 m Maximum depth: 250 m Procedure • Select a suitable location. The following requirements must be met: • Depth: 100 metres (Depth variations between 50 and 250 metres are accepted.) •...

  • Page 17: Importing The Water Temperature From The Transducer

    Preparations Procedure Open the menu. Setup Select Environment Open the page. Water Column Specify if you work in fresh or salt water. Specify a salinity value that fits you current geographical area. Select to save the settings and close the dialog box. Related topics Preparations, page 12 Calibrating the current velocity measurements, page 28...

  • Page 18: Configuring The Sensor Priority For Current Indicator Calibration

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual On the left side of the dialog box, select Installation Sensor Configuration Under , select Sensors Temperature Select Transceiver Under , select the current indicator transducer. Transceiver At the bottom of the dialog box, select to save your settings.
  • Page 19 Preparations Context Any information in a datagram, for example, the vessel speed, may be provided in different datagrams from several sensors. Due to several reasons (environmental conditions, installation, configuration, accuracy, etc.), the numerical values provided can be different from one sensor to another. The term datagram has been defined as follows: A self-contained, independent entity of data carrying sufficient information to be routed from the source to the destination computer without reliance on earlier...

  • Page 20: Inserting The Installation Parameters For The Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna And The Transducer

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Repeat for each sensor interface that you need to set up. 10 Close the dialog box. Installation Related topics Preparations, page 12 Calibrating the current velocity measurements, page 28 Functions and dialog boxes, page 35 Inserting the installation parameters for the global positioning system (GPS) antenna and the transducer...
  • Page 21 Preparations Procedure If you do not have a motion reference unit (MRU) connected to your echo sounder system: Define an alternate origin at the water level directly under the GPS antenna. Measure the relevant distances between the transducer and the alternative origin.
  • Page 22 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Insert the measured value as a Z offset. This is the alternative origin used during the calibration. The value is negative because the sensor is physically located over the origin. to 0 (zero). X Offset to 0 (zero).

  • Page 23: Defining The File And Folder Settings For Raw Data Recording

    Preparations Insert the measured value as a Y Offset. The value is positive if the transducer is physically located on the starboard side of the origin. The value is negative if the transducer is physically located on the port side of the origin.

  • Page 24: Defining The Bottom Detection Parameters For The Calibration

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Procedure Open the menu. Operation Select Output Observe that the dialog box opens. This dialog box contains a number of Output pages selected from the menu on the left side. In the dialog box, select Output File Setup On the...
  • Page 25 Preparations For each beam, verify that the information pane displays a valid depth. Open the ADCP information pane. Verify that speed over ground (SOG) and course over ground (COG) data is provided in the information pane. The measurement is shown as a grey arrow. The length of the arrow indicates the speed.

  • Page 26: Preparing The Echo Sounder System For Current Indicator Calibration

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Preparing the echo sounder system for current indicator calibration Prior to velocity measurement calibration you must check that your echo sounder system is fully functional. Prerequisites Neither tools nor instruments are required. Context A fully functional echo sounder system is vital for a successful calibration. Procedure Make sure that the echo sounder system with all transceivers and transducers are installed correctly.
  • Page 27 Preparations to: 205 kHz End Frequency to: 6 knots Max Current Speed to: 10 metres Depth Cell Size Clear the checkbox for ACDP in separate ping Select to save the selected settings and close the dialog box. Open the menu. Active Select to open the dialog box.

  • Page 28: Calibrating The Current Velocity Measurements

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Calibrating the current velocity measurements Topics Recording raw data, page 28 Collecting data for current indicator calibration, page 29 Processing data for current indicator calibration, page 33 Recording raw data Use the raw data recording functionality provided by the echo sounder system to save echo data using the format.

  • Page 29: Collecting Data For Current Indicator Calibration

    Calibrating the current velocity measurements button, and select On. To start data recording, open the Record Alternatively, simply select the red circle on the right side of the button. indicator on the top bar changes its colour to reflect that recording Record is active.
  • Page 30 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual • The echo sounder system is fully operational. All the specific settings in the user interface are selected. • All raw data recording parameters are specified on the page. File Setup Context Data collection is done while using a specific sailing pattern that includes "Williamson" turns.
  • Page 31 Calibrating the current velocity measurements Start raw data recording. Start raw data recording. Start the next survey line. ‑ Line: 1 / Length: 1 4 nautical miles ‑ Line: 3 / Length: 1 4 nautical miles Stop the recording. Turn the vessel 180 degrees.
  • Page 32 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Procedure Make sure that all other hydroacoustic systems on the vessel are turned off. Bring the vessel to the correct speed at the starting point of the first survey line. Start raw data recording. (Line: 1) Sail along the survey line using a steady course and with constant speed.

  • Page 33: Processing Data For Current Indicator Calibration

    Calibrating the current velocity measurements Processing data for current indicator calibration allows you to process the velocity measurement calibration data Calibration Wizard and adjust the calibration values for the echo sounder system. When the processing is finished, you can save the results, and update the calibration data. Context offers a set of dialog boxes to guide you through the calibration Calibration Wizard...
  • Page 34 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual On the third page in the wizard: Select which replay files to use for the calibration. The velocity measurements used in the calibration process are stored consecutively as raw data files during the calibration survey. For Line 1: Select to import all the raw data files.

  • Page 35: Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Functions and dialog boxes Functions and dialog boxes Topics Calibration function, page 35 Calibration Wizard dialog box #1, page 36 Calibration Wizard dialog box #2, page 37 Calibration Wizard dialog box #3, page 38 Calibration function The purpose of the button is to start the "wizard"...

  • Page 36: Calibration Wizard Dialog Box #1

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual are stored in RAW files. The actual calibration process is done after the data collection is completed. The basic calibration of scale and yaw is made by comparing the Course Over Ground (COG) and Speed Over Ground (SOG) data from the current indicator and the GPS. Note Velocity measurement calibration is always done using previously recorded raw data.

  • Page 37: Calibration Wizard Dialog Box #2

    Functions and dialog boxes Description The following options are available: New calibration from raw data (Real time or Replay) Select this option to start a new calibration process from scratch. The calibration is always done using recorded data, and not from "live" data.

  • Page 38: Calibration Wizard Dialog Box #3

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Description Select which channel to calibrate. In this context, the term channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency. The velocity measurement channels are by default named ADCP. Important Velocity measurement calibration is always done using previously...
  • Page 39 Functions and dialog boxes Description The velocity measurements used in the calibration process are stored consecutively as raw data files during the calibration survey. For Line 1: Select to import all the raw data files. Select File Select Start A progress bar is visible during processing. It disappears when the processing is finished. The following measurements are calibrated: •...
  • Page 40 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual the calibration process. A value is only provided if a motion reference unit (MRU) is connected to the echo sounder system. Roll presents the adjustment value for the horizontal rotation around the axis from Roll the bow to the stern of the vessel.
  • Page 42 ©2023 Kongsberg Maritime...

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