Edgetech 4205 Manual
Magnetometer interface
Hide thumbs
Also See for 4205:
- User hardware manual (108 pages) ,
- User hardware manual (83 pages) ,
- User hardware manual (86 pages)
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Edgetech 4205
Summary of Contents for Edgetech 4205
- Page 1 4205 MAGNETOMETER INTERFACE O P T I O N A L H A R D W A R E A D D E N D U M 0021770_REV_A 3/2/2020 EdgeTech 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham, MA 02576 Tel: (508) 291-0057 Fax: (508) 291-2491 www.EdgeTech.com...
- Page 2 The information, figures, and specifications in this addendum are proprietary and are issued in strict confidence on condition that they not be copied, reprinted, or disclosed to a third party, either wholly or in part, without the prior, written consent of EdgeTech. Any reproduction of EdgeTech supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited.
-
Page 3: Attention - Read This First
ATTENTION – READ THIS FIRST! All personnel involved with the installation, operation, or maintenance of the equipment described in this addendum should read and understand the warnings and cautions provided below. All personnel involved with the installation, operation, or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual should read and understand the warnings and cautions provided below. -
Page 4: Hardware Variations And Compatibility
Although the component manufacturers—along with their models and styles—may change from unit to unit, replacement parts will generally be interchangeable. EdgeTech will make every effort to see that replacement components are interchangeable and use the same software drivers (if applicable). At times, however, direct replacements may not exist. When this happens, EdgeTech will provide the necessary drivers with the replacement part, if applicable. -
Page 5: About This Document
Purpose of this Addendum The purpose of this addendum is to provide the user with information on the setup and use of EdgeTech’s 4205 Magnetometer Interface. Although this addendum encompasses the latest operational features of the interface, some features may be periodically upgraded. Therefore, the information in this addendum is subject to change and should be used for reference only. -
Page 6: Warranty Statement
All equipment manufactured by EdgeTech is warranted against defective components and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment. Warranty repair will be done by EdgeTech free of charge. Shipping costs are to be borne by the customer. Malfunction due to improper use is not covered in the warranty, and EdgeTech disclaims any liability for consequential damage resulting from defects in the performance of the equipment. -
Page 7: Returned Material Authorization
Refer to RMA number on all documentation and correspondences. All returned materials must be shipped prepaid. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted. All equipment should be adequately insured for shipping, but equipment belonging to EdgeTech must be insured for full value. -
Page 8: Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer service personnel at EdgeTech are always eager to hear from users of our products. Your feedback is welcome, and is a valuable source of information which we use to continually improve these products. Therefore, we encourage you to contact EdgeTech Customer Service to offer any suggestions... -
Page 9: Company Background
— for the acquisition of underwater data, including marine, estuarine, and coastal applications — for over 50 years. EdgeTech responds to the needs of the Scientific, Naval, and Offshore communities by providing industry- leading equipment — such as Sub-Bottom Profilers, Side Scan Sonar, Acoustic Releases, USBL Positioning Systems, and Bathymetric Systems —... -
Page 10: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................... x LIST OF FIGURES ..........................xi OVERVIEW ..........................1-1 Adding a Magnetometer ......................1-2 Mechanical Interface ......................2-1 Electrical Interface .........................3-1 Digital Interface ........................4-1 Configure the Towfish ....................... 4-1 Configure the Topside ....................... 4-6 VERIFYING AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..................5-1 4205 MAGNETOMETER INTERFACE 0021770_REV_A... -
Page 11: List Of Figures
LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1: Towing Configuration ......................1-1 Figure 2-1: Connection Key for Marine Magnetic SeaSPY Magnetometer ..........2-1 Figure 2-2: Connection Setup for Marine Magnetics SeaSPY Magnetometer ........... 2-2 Figure 2-3: Connection Assembly for SeaSPY Magnetometer ..............2-2 Figure 2-4: Connection Key for Geometrics G-882 Magnetometer ............ -
Page 13: Overview
The client needs to specify, when placing the order for a combined Side Scan / Magnetometer system, the brand and model number of the magnetometer. In the situation where the client wants to interface a magnetometer to an existing Side Scan system, an interface kit needs to be ordered from both EdgeTech and the magnetometer supplier. -
Page 14: Adding A Magnetometer
1.0 OVERVIEW 1.1 Adding a Magnetometer Customers whom wish to add a magnetometer to their current 4205 systems need to order an interface kit from EdgeTech as well as the magnetometer manufacturer. The Edgetech interface kit part numbers for the Geometrics and Marine magnetics are 0008640 and 0008641, respectively. The EdgeTech kit consists of: 1. -
Page 15: Mechanical Interface
Typically, the magnetometer manufacturer will provide a tow cable 10m long with a mechanical termination to connect to the side scan tow arm. EdgeTech provides a custom tow point key for each magnetometer. The tow key is attached to the side scan tow arm through a sacrificial shear pin. If the side scan impacts, then the key shears from the tow arm, the magnetometer stays attached to the key and tow cable, and the fish is retrieved from the tail by the Safe-T-link. -
Page 16: Figure 2-2: Connection Setup For Marine Magnetics Seaspy Magnetometer
2.0 MECHANICAL INTERFACE Shear Pin Anchor Tow cable, 2 points, with cable tie Figure 2-2: Connection Setup for Marine Magnetics SeaSPY Magnetometer Figure 2-3: Connection Assembly for SeaSPY Magnetometer 4205 MAGNETOMETER INTERFACE 0021770_REV_A... -
Page 17: Figure 2-4: Connection Key For Geometrics G-882 Magnetometer
ABLE -T-L HEAR Part No.: 0008809 Figure 2-4: Connection Key for Geometrics G-882 Magnetometer... -
Page 19: Electrical Interface
3.0 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE The electrical interface between the 4205 Tow Fish and the SeaSPY or the G-882 is via an 8-pin Micro Subconn connection (MCIL8F/MCBH8M). The RS-232 interface is setup for 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop, no parity. Pin out specs:... -
Page 21: Figure 3-1: 4200 Fish To Magnetometer Cable
Figure 3-1: 4200 Fish to Magnetometer Cable... -
Page 23: Digital Interface
PC hosting the magnetometer user interface software, are likewise transferred to the magnetometer Towfish. A null modem serial cable is required to connect the EdgeTech topside to a laptop or PC running the magnetometer acquisition software (Sealink, Maglog, etc.) The EdgeTech telemetry allow for a full bi-directional communication link between the topside and the magnetometer, where data flow upstream and commands flow downstream. -
Page 24: Figure 4-2: Sonar Login Thru Remote Desktop
4.0 DIGITAL INTERFACE Password = admin Select OK Figure 4-2: Sonar login thru Remote Desktop 2. Navigating to the sonarserial.ini file in the 4205 Towfish a. Stop Sonar program Select X Button Figure 4-3: Stop Sonar Program b. Open Windows Explorer using shortcut within the Remote Desktop window... -
Page 25: Figure 4-5: Navigate To Sonarserial.ini Location
Navigate to D:\Edgetech\SSSonar\Sonar\SonarSerial.ini Right Click SonarSerial.ini with Mouse Figure 4-5: Navigate to SonarSerial.ini Location d. Open the file using Notepad or WordPad: Select Notepad or WordPad Select OK Figure 4-6: Notepad or WordPad Selection... -
Page 26: Figure 4-7: Sonarserial.ini (Open In Wordpad)
;Look for Mag serial data on the topside Com Port #5 [Serial5] Create=1 Port=3 ; Magnetometer support: Mini Explorer and SeaSpy II NetworkRaw=1 Baud=9600 ;Change [Serialn] above for n= 4,5,6, etc to match Topside Physical Com port # ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4205 MAGNETOMETER INTERFACE 0021770_REV_A... -
Page 27: Figure 4-8: Save Sonarserial.ini File
4. Save the SonarSerial.ini file a. Select File then Save in Notepad or WordPad Figure 4-8: Save SonarSerial.ini File 5. Restart Sonar application by selecting the shortcut in the Remote Desktop screen: Double-Click Sonar Shortcut Sonar restarted Figure 4-9: Restart Sonar... -
Page 28: Configure The Topside
To setup the topside running DISCOVER, see 4-15 and the instructions below: IGURE 1. Open DISCOVER on the PC or Laptop. 2. On the pull-down bar, select the Configuration-> Serial Ports. Figure 4-10: Discover Configuration Menu Selection 4205 MAGNETOMETER INTERFACE 0021770_REV_A... -
Page 29: Figure 4-11: Serial Configuration Menu
3. In the “Serial Configuration” menu, use the “Enable Remote COM Port” highlighted below: Figure 4-11: Serial Configuration Menu 4. Select “Port” button to view the available COM Ports in drop down menu; select an available COM Port. Figure 4-12: Enable Remote COM Port Menu... -
Page 30: Figure 4-13: Baud Rate Selection
5. Select the “Baud Rate” button and select “9600” for the serial device; if not already selected Figure 4-13: Baud Rate Selection 6. Select the “Logical Port” Button and select “COM5”; which is the magnetometer data sent thru the remote sonar serial Input/Output interface Figure 4-14: Logical Port Selection 4205 MAGNETOMETER INTERFACE 0021770_REV_A... -
Page 31: Figure 4-15: Serial Configuration Menu
7. Data should now output from the selected port, shown in 4-15, using COM1 on the PC or IGURE Laptop. Example Setup using “COM1” Setup Figure 4-15: Serial Configuration Menu 8. Select “Done” button to complete setup, which closes the “Serial Configuration” Menu... -
Page 33: Verifying And Troubleshooting
5.0 VERIFYING AND TROUBLESHOOTING The customer may need to verify that the system is receiving Mag Data. If all steps were setup correctly and the magnetometer is connected there should have no errors showing in sonar. The data stream should also be visible in Sonar. Use the following steps to open Sonar “Remote Desktop”: 1. -
Page 34: Figure 5-3: Sonar Serial Port Menu
Figure 5-3: Sonar Serial Port Menu 4. There should be no errors present in Sonar Toolbar and in the Serial Port Information window: No Errors Scrolling Mag Data Figure 5-4: No Errors with Mag Data Scrolling 4205 MAGNETOMETER INTERFACE 0021770_REV_A... -
Page 35: Figure 5-5: No Data With Error Displayed
5. If Serial Port Information has no other dropdown other than Chan 1 or there are errors displayed, shown in 5-5, then double check the setup per procedure describe in section 2. IGURE Displayed Error in Sonar with no scrolling data Figure 5-5: No Data with Error Displayed 6.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 4205 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers