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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 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 2 Document information • : Simrad echo sounder Product • : Reference Manual Document • : 110-0002398 Document part number • : 978-82-8066-247-7 Document ISBN number • Revision • : 23 August 2023 Date of issue Copyright The information contained in this document remains the sole property of Kongsberg Maritime AS.

  • 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............
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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 Echo sounder system Instruction manual Technical Manual) formats. Our website also provides information about other products from Kongsberg Maritime. • www.kongsberg.com/fisherysounder License information The echo sounder system is a licensed product. To obtain a license, contact your local dealer. The software license controls which product you have.

  • 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 A suitable location must be selected before the calibration can start. The following requirements must be met: • Depth: 100 metres (Depth variations between 50 and 250 metres are accepted.) • 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.

  • Page 9: Support Information

    Introduction Set up the echo sounder system for velocity measurements calibration. Create a filing system for the RAW files. The calibration process creates an extensive set of raw data files. You must define and use a standard naming convention for the data files. Each file name must be unique.
  • Page 10 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Spain • : Kongsberg Maritime Spain S.L.U Company name • : Partida Atalayes 20, 03570 Villajoyosa, Spain Address • : +34 966 810 149 Telephone • : +34 966 852 304 Telefax • www.kongsberg.com/simrad Website •...
  • Page 11 Introduction 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 • : +60 3 2201 3359 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 and...
  • Page 13 Preparations The calibration process requires you to set up the echo sounder system with specific settings. All echo data are stored in RAW files. The actual calibration process is done after the data collection is completed. This processing is done by the .

  • 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 On the menu, select Setup Installation Observe that the dialog box opens. This dialog box contains a number of Installation 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.

  • 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 29...

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

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual On the menu, select Setup Installation 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 • The interface port is set up with the correct communication parameters. • The input from the navigation sensor is defined in the user interface. The relevant interface parameters and physical location properties for the sensor are defined. Context Any information in a datagram, for example, the vessel speed, may be provided in different datagrams from several sensors.

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

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual • : GGA Position • : VTG Speed Avoid the RMC datagram as position input, as it is less accurate than other position datagrams. At the bottom of the dialog box, select to save your settings. Apply Repeat for each sensor interface that you need to set up.
  • Page 21 Preparations antennas, echo sounder and sonar transducers, motion reference units, etc.) are referenced to the origin. In most cases, the location of the vessel’s "official" origin has been defined by the designer or shipyard. This origin is normally identified with a physical marking, and also shown on the vessel drawings.
  • Page 22 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual On the left side of the dialog box, select Installation Sensor Installation Measure the vertical distance from the global positioning system (GPS) antenna to the water level. Vessel coordinate system alternative origin GPS antenna Under , select the GPS sensor with the highest priority.
  • Page 23 Preparations On the left side of the dialog box, select Installation Transducer Installation Vessel coordinate system alternative origin Transducer Under , select the current indicator transducer. Installed Transducers Select to change the transducer parameters. Edit Measure the vertical distance from the transducer face to the water level. Insert the measured value as a Z offset.

  • Page 24: Defining The File And Folder Settings For Raw Data Recording

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Select to keep the changes you have made. Save At the bottom of the page, select to save your settings. Apply Close the dialog box. Installation Related topics Preparations, page 12 Calibrating the current velocity measurements, page 29 Functions and dialog boxes, page 37 Defining the file and folder settings for raw data recording...

  • Page 25: Defining The Bottom Detection Parameters For The Calibration

    Preparations Observe that the dialog box opens. This dialog box contains a number of pages Output selected from the menu on the left side. In the dialog box, select Output File Setup On the page, define the recording parameters. File Setup Define the output directory for the recorded files.
  • Page 26 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual 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. The tip of the arrow indicates the course. The numerical values are shown at the bottom of the information pane.

  • Page 27: Preparing The Echo Sounder System For Current Indicator Calibration

    Preparations 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 28 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual to: 195 kHz Start Frequency 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.

  • Page 29: Calibrating The Current Velocity Measurements

    Calibrating the current velocity measurements Calibrating the current velocity measurements Topics Recording raw data, page 29 Collecting data for current indicator calibration, page 30 Processing data for current indicator calibration, page 34 Recording raw data Use the raw data recording functionality provided by the echo sounder system to save echo data using the format.

  • Page 30: Collecting Data For Current Indicator Calibration

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Procedure Open the menu. Operation To start data recording, open the button, and select On. 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 is active. Record If you wish to reduce the size of the data file you are recording, click the middle of the button to open it, and select...
  • Page 31 Calibrating the current velocity measurements • All preparations are completed. • 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"...
  • Page 32 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual 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 33 Calibrating the current velocity measurements tooltips that are shown. Open the menu. Select . Select Display Display Options Tooltip open the page. Enable the tooltip. Ping Number 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.

  • Page 34: Processing Data For Current Indicator Calibration

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Processing data for current indicator calibration allows you to process the velocity measurement calibration data and Calibration Wizard 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 35 Calibrating the current velocity measurements 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 36 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Related topics Calibrating the current velocity measurements, page 29 Functions and dialog boxes, page 37 110-0002398/A...

  • Page 37: Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Functions and dialog boxes Functions and dialog boxes Topics Calibration function, page 37 Calibration Wizard dialog box #1, page 38 Calibration Wizard dialog box #2, page 39 Calibration Wizard dialog box #3, page 40 Calibration function The purpose of the button is to start the "wizard"...

  • Page 38: Calibration Wizard Dialog Box #1

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual Velocity measurement calibration is always done using previously recorded raw data. 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.

  • Page 39: Calibration Wizard Dialog Box #2

    Functions and dialog boxes How to open To open the , place the echo sounder system in either Normal or Replay Calibration Wizard mode, then select on the menu. Calibration Setup 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.

  • Page 40: Calibration Wizard Dialog Box #3

    Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual On the first page in the wizard: Select New calibration from raw data (Real time or Replay) Select . This opens page 2 in the wizard. Next 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...
  • Page 41 Functions and dialog boxes On the first page in the wizard: Select New calibration from raw data (Real time or Replay) Select . This opens page 2 in the wizard. Next On the second page in the wizard: Select which channel to calibrate. Select .
  • Page 42 Simrad Echo sounder system Instruction manual refers to the ratio of the Speed Over Ground (SOG) data from the GPS system Scale versus the measurement from the current indicator. Ideally this value will be close to 1. presents the adjustment values for the vessel's rotation about the vertical axis, that is the change of heading.
  • Page 43 Functions and dialog boxes Related topics Calibrating the current velocity measurements, page 29 Functions and dialog boxes, page 37 110-0002398/A...
  • Page 44 ©2023 Kongsberg Maritime...

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