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  • Page 2 Contents Legal Configuring Data Sending Sequence Configuring the Echo Sounder History About Time Variable Gain Copyright About the Automatic Range Mode Disclaimer Applying Offsets to Measurements Testing Measures Memory Card Recording Saving a Configuration on Mosa2 Introduction and Exporting Sensor Configuration Presentation Importing a Sensor Configuration Introduction...
  • Page 3 Contents | iii Maintenance and Troubleshooting Charging the Sensor with the Dock Cleaning the Sensor Maintenance Checklist Replacing the Pull Cords Replacing the Catch Magnet Troubleshooting Warning icon on the Dock charger plug Mosa2 does not open due to error message Sensor does not connect correctly with Mosa2 when using the Configuration Cable The sensor is not running when testing out of...
  • Page 4 Marport is a division of Airmar Technology Corporation. Disclaimer Marport endeavors to ensure that all information in this document is correct and fairly stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions. The present user guide is applicable for the following versions: •...
  • Page 5 Mosa2 and Scala2 software features, with the Dock smart charger, and higher- definition echogram images. Marport's catch sensors tell you when your trawl starts to fill. Placed on the top of the trawl codend, they monitor the amount of catch that you have and warn you when the trawl is full.
  • Page 6 Install and use this product in accordance with this user manual. Incorrect use of the product may cause damage to the components or void the warranty. Notice: Do not open the sensor bottle. Only qualified Marport technicians can do maintenance and repairs on internal components of the sensors.
  • Page 7 Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Introduction and Presentation...
  • Page 8 5. Bottom disappears because fish block the signal. 2. Echogram gets denser as the codend fills up and 6. Codend is full. expand. 3. Codend is filling up. 7. Alerts that Catch is full. 4. Sea bottom Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Introduction and Presentation...
  • Page 9 1. High strength echogram level gets thicker with fish in the codend. 2. Catch pull cords trigger. 3. Pitch and roll begin to stabilize. Catch sensors display Examples of 3 catch sensors with depth, pitch and roll. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Introduction and Presentation...
  • Page 10 Description System Compatibility The Catch Pro sensors are compatible with the following versions of Marport's software and equipment. Mosa2 02.13.03 or later Scala2 02.14.00 or later Mx receiver firmware 08.06.00 or later Dock 01.02.00 or later Technical Specifications Catch Sensor...
  • Page 11 2 years (Sensor & Battery) 1. Reference only, depends on functions enabled. / 2. Depends on sensor uplink power and options. / 3. Based on average charging time. / 4. Marport Standard Marine Limited Warranty Catch Explorer Beamwidths Beamwidths for Uplink pings...
  • Page 12 Firmware and Features This section describes the firmware and features that must be configured on MASP to set up the sensor. To be operational, the sensor needs to be configured with two files: Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Introduction and Presentation...
  • Page 13 • Memory Card Log: records a log of the sensor activity. This option is useful for troubleshooting support. Measures • Battery (always activated) • Catch (always activated) • Depth • Temperature • Pitch • Roll • Height Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Introduction and Presentation...
  • Page 14 Catch sensor Note: Compatible with Marport and Scanmar systems. Sensors emit at a frequency around 40kHz. Add Catch70 and/or CatchPI in Misc. options to make it compatible with other sensor manufacturers (see tables below). Features • Product name: manually entered.
  • Page 15 Note: Compatible with Simrad, Wesmar and Furuno systems. Features • Product name: manually entered. • Application: Catch70 • Body: Small • Battery capacity (not configurable): 1- pack Measures • Catch (always activated) Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Introduction and Presentation...
  • Page 16 Operational Mode Indicator A LED on the sensor's transducer indicates the operational mode of the sensor. State Situation • Sensor has been switched on in Starting water or with water switch. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Introduction and Presentation...
  • Page 17 • The virtual water switch is on. On deck • The sensor is locked in a low power state to not switch into running LED blinks green every 4 sec. mode. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Introduction and Presentation...
  • Page 18 To configure the sensor, you need to connect it to Mosa2 application, using either the Dock or the Configuration Cable. Using a Dock Charger Plug About this task Tip: Refer to Dock user manual to have more details about the use of this product. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 19 30 seconds. Using the Configuration Cable Connect the Configuration Cable from the computer to the sensor to display the sensor configuration page on Mosa2. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 20 > Eject Config Plug or Connect Config Plug. When ejected, you come back to the discovery page. It stays disconnected until you virtually connect to it or manually disconnect then connect it. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 21 Battery Information The battery lifetime is displayed on the first page. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 22 Note: When you change settings such as the uplink power or sounding range, it affects the battery consumption and remaining lifetime. The battery information will update after the sensor has been switched on and operating for 10 minutes. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 23 The depth is not taken into account. We recommend to deactivate it if the sensor is operating close to the surface or if you need to test the sensor in the office. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 24 The charger plug displays a warning icon: When the alarm appears, take the sensor out of water immediately and contact Marport support. Warning: In case of water ingress in the product, do not charge it: battery may vent or rupture, causing product or physical damage.
  • Page 25 2. Enter a node according to the position of the sensor on the trawl. Important: Make sure to put the same number when adding the sensor to Scala2 receiver page (on page 45). If not, change it accordingly. 3. Click Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 26 Works for most conditions. 100% ◦ Sensor is far from vessel - e.g. more than 800 m depending on conditions, high depth, placed on the codend. ◦ High level of interferences Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 27 Full status every 32 sec. / Empty status every 34 sec. FAST Full status every 5 sec. / Empty status every 5.5 sec. 100 m., every 1 to 2 sec. Depth 150 m., every 3 to 8 sec. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 28 Battery Every 60 to 70 sec. Note: Using telegrams that send data more often reduces the battery life. 3. To configure a Catch Twister (±180° roll), set the roll telegram to D6. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 29 You can configure the order and types of measurements (e.g. temperature, pitch, roll...) sent to the receiver. Procedure 1. Press command + A or click Menu and click User Mode > Advanced. 2. In Communications page, click in Data Sequence. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 30 The sequence begins by the top. Trouble: If you do not see some data, it means it is not activated on the sensor (application file). 4. To delete data, click in front of data. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 31 Down + Down2 option allows you to compare two different settings on the down sounding (for example, 2 ping lengths or 2 frequencies). The sensor will send two consecutive pings toward down direction. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 32 6. If you want the range of the down sounding to automatically change to 20 m when the bottom is closer, see About the Automatic Range Mode (on page 34). Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 33 You can choose between three different TVG modes: • 20 log: focus on the bottom, footrope or a school of fish. • 40 log: focus on individual targets. • 30 log: compromise between the two others. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 34 The echogram can automatically switch to a 20-meter range when the distance to the bottom is less than 20 meters (1). The change of range depends on the settings configured on Mosa2. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 35 1. Go to Measurements page and click next to depth or temperature to apply offsets. 2. Enter a target value. Click The measured value becomes the same as the target value. The value of the offset is displayed. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 36 You can test the sensor in water or in air. In air, the following measures will be wrong: height, conductivity. Procedure 1. Press command + A or click Menu and click User Mode > Advanced. 2. Go to the Monitoring page. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 37 ◦ Temperature: enter the estimated temperature of your environment. ◦ Catch: Set options for catch measures and calibrate the sensor. Memory Card Recording This topic explains the memory card recording feature (this feature is optional). Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 38 Data recorded on the sensor memory card are in higher resolution, with a higher refreshing rate. For sensors with echograms, you can see target strength values without uplink sound transmission loss. You can see on Mosa2 main page if the memory card recording feature is activated: Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 39 Note: When downloading the files, we recommend to connect the sensor to Mosa2 using the Dock or the Configuration Cable for a better transfer of data. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 40 See Replaying Data Recorded on a Memory Card (on page 55) to learn how to replay these data in Scala2. Saving a Configuration on Mosa2 You can save different configurations of the sensor to be able to quickly change the configuration when you change your fishing method. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 41 Mosa2. 2. In the window that appears, enter a name for the configuration and save it. The wheel icon becomes orange and the name of the configuration is displayed underneath. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 42 Click OK in Delete Saved Configuration. Exporting Sensor Configuration You can export the sensor settings you configured on Mosa2 on a file. You can afterward use this file when configuring a similar sensor. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 43 You can apply to a sensor a configuration that has already been made on another sensor. Before you begin • You have exported a configuration (see Exporting Sensor Configuration (on page 42)) and have the *.A2C or XML configuration file. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 44 User Mode > Advanced 2. Click Menu > Import. 3. From the window that appears, select the *.A2C or XML configuration file. Results The configuration is loaded into the sensor. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Sensor Configuration...
  • Page 45 2. Right-click the IP address of the receiver at the bottom of the page, then click Configure Receiver. 3. From the left side of the receiver page, click Sensors. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 46 Configuring Sensor Settings You need to complete communication settings when you add the sensor to the receiver. Important: Make sure the settings you enter here are the same as in Mosa2. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 47 • High: if the signal of the sensor is low = the trawl is far from the vessel (SNR min. 6 dB). For each option, enter the same frequencies and telegrams as those entered in Mosa2. Click Configure to change filters applied on incoming data. Click Apply when you have finished. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 48 This setting also helps detecting the sensor signal. Leave default setting at Synchro 1. Enter the same frequency as the one entered for the uplink frequency in Mosa2. Select the same sounding direction and range as those set in Mosa2. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 49 • PI-CATCH for Catch hybrid PI sensors. The title is followed by the node where the sensor was placed when added to the system. Data displayed (e.g. pitch & roll, temperature) depends on the firmware installed. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 50 1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Menu > Customize. 2. To display echogram images of a Catch Explorer: from TE/CATCH in Mx, click + hold Sonar Data and drag it to the page display. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 51 Open the control panels and drag Catch data to a page. b. In the Choose type of display dialog box, select History Plot. When the codend is empty, the history plot looks like this: Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 52 5. To be alerted when the trawl is full: a. From the top left corner of the screen, click Menu > Settings. b. From the Settings dialog box, go to the Alarms tab. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 53 Note: If you have several Catch sensors, you can select other sensors from Sensor / Trawl Part. a. In Alarm Notifications, choose if you want to display a visual and sound notification: Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 54 6. To display pitch and roll data, click + hold data and drag it to the page display. From Choose type of display dialog box, select the type of display. 7. To save the changes you made: Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 55 2. Right-click the timeline and click Change Directory to choose the source directory where the files are stored. In the replay bar, the recording period of the files in high definition is displayed in green. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 56 SD card is displayed in the A2S Data panel. 3. Go to the control panels, then click and drag data from the A2S Data panel to a page. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | System Configuration and Display...
  • Page 57 3. If you use a stabilization board: a. Put the mounting straps through the lugs on the sides. b. Attach the stabilization board with rope to prevent rapid wear on the board. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Installation...
  • Page 58 1. Rubber strap 5. Front attachment lug A. Side-pull 2. Pull cords 6. Back attachment lug B. Center-pull 3. Snap hook 7. Double-mesh piece of netting for stabilization 4. Knot with rope Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Installation...
  • Page 59 Catch Explorer: 1. Knot with rope 2. Stabilization board 3. Mounting strap 4. Rubber strap Example of installation. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Installation...
  • Page 60 After a few tows, you can estimate the amount of tonnage of fish that you have depending on whether one, two or three sensors display a full status. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Installation...
  • Page 61 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Read this section for troubleshooting and maintenance information. Important: Only an approved Marport dealer can access the internal unit. Warranty will become void if anyone other than an approved dealer tries to do internal maintenance duties on the product.
  • Page 62 • Use Isopropyl alcohol to clean the end cap and transducer. Use a steel wool pencil to clean the shoulder bolts, and very fine sandpaper (180 grit) to clean between them. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
  • Page 63 • Make sure the sensors on the end cap are in good condition and clean. • Connect the sensor to a charger and check the charging status. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
  • Page 64 Replacing the Pull Cords You can replace the catch pull cords when they are worn out or damaged. Before you begin Note: Only qualified Marport technicians can do this task. For this task you need the following tools: 9/64" Allen key...
  • Page 65 Install the new pull-cord assembly on the side or on the end cap of the sensor. b. Apply anti-seize on the four screw threads, then tighten the screws with the 9/64 size Allen key. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
  • Page 66 You can replace the magnet that is part of the pull cord assembly when the magnet is broken. Before you begin Note: Only qualified Marport technicians can do this task. For this task you need the following tools: 9/64" Allen key...
  • Page 67 You can use an arbor press or hammer. d. Check that the rope is not pinched between the pin and housing arms and that the pin does not interfere with the spring. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
  • Page 68 • If not taken care of, there is a risk of short circuit. If you have inspected the shoulder bolts and the problem persists, it means water may have leaked into the sensor. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
  • Page 69 • Send the sensor back for servicing to a Marport office. Important: Only Marport technicians can open the sensor to access the internal components. CAUTION: In case of water ingress into the sensor, battery may vent or rupture, causing product or physical damage.
  • Page 70 • Make sure the three pins are fully inserted inside the sensor. Mosa2 does not automatically open when connecting the Configuration Cable. • Check that you see Marport Captain icon in the desktop taskbar. If you do not see it: close, then open Mosa2. The icon should appear in the taskbar.
  • Page 71 1. Connect the sensor to Mosa2 and check if there is an orange warning sign at the top of the window. If yes, it means the virtual water switch is on. 2. Go to Communications page, then in Options, click Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
  • Page 72 3. Deactivate the Virtual water switch option. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
  • Page 73 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 Tónahvarf 7...
  • Page 74 42833 C-1/CH2 41548 C-1/CH3 41852 C-1/CH4 40810 C-1/CH5 42500 C-1/CH6 43200 C-2/CH1 42631 C-2/CH2 41417 C-2/CH3 41690 C-2/CH4 40886 C-2/CH5 42300 C-2/CH6 43100 C-3/CH1 42429 C-3/CH2 41285 C-3/CH3 41548 C-3/CH4 40970 C-3/CH5 42100 Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Appendix...
  • Page 75 41690 C-5/CH3 41285 C-5/CH4 41060 C-5/CH5 42900 C-5/CH6 43400 C-6/CH1 39062 C-6/CH2 39375 C-6/CH3 39688 C-6/CH4 40000 C-6/CH5 40312 C-6/CH6 40625 C-7/CH1 38906 C-7/CH2 39219 C-7/CH3 39531 C-7/CH4 39844 C-7/CH5 40156 C-7/CH6 40469 Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Appendix...
  • Page 76 Frequencies and intervals The diagrams below show the bandwidth of the different types of Marport sensors and intervals you must respect when adding other sensors. PRP sensors (e.g. Catch sensor, Trawl Speed, Spread sensor...) Example: If the frequency of the sensor is 40kHz, there should be no sensors between 39.9 and 40.1kHz.
  • Page 77 • We recommend to allocate frequencies between 34 and 56 kHz for wideband hydrophones and between 41 kHz and 44 kHz for narrowband hydrophones. • Echosounders are usually placed around 38 kHz, make sure to allow enough distance with them. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Appendix...
  • Page 78 Example of a system with Spread, Catch, Trawl Speed sensors and Speed Explorer, Catch Explorer, HDTE and Door Sounder. Example of a system with Spread sensors with positioning, Catch sensors, Trawl Explorer and Catch Explorer. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Appendix...
  • Page 79 Example of a system for purse seining, with a Seine Explorer and depth Seine sensors. Bandwidth Mandatory distance with other sensors Avoid allocating frequencies between 37 and 39 kHz because this range is generally used by echosounders. Catch Pro Sensors | V1 | Appendix...
  • Page 80 Index Connecting to Mosa2 18 Alarms Concept 24 Automatic range 34 Echo sounder 31 Echogram 49 Battery Lifetime 21 Boat code 74 Features 12 Firmware 12 Frequency plan 74 Catch alert 49 Catch status Display 49 Channel code 74 Maintenance Charging 61 Schedule 63 Cleaning 62 MASP Configuration Cable 18 Downloading application file 12 Troubleshooting 70 Downloading firmware file 12 Contact 73 Measurement sending sequence 29 Measures 36...
  • Page 81 Opening 18 A2S files 55 Mosa2 configuration Change 40 Delete 40 Export 42 Import 43 Scala display 49 Save 40 Sounding Down 31 Frequency 31 Length 31 Range 31 Offsets TVG 31 Depth 35 Up 31 Temperature 35 Operational modes 16 Technical specifications 10 Telegrams Pressure coefficients 35 List 27 Pull cords Order 27 Replacing 64 Trawl Node 24 Receiver Adding to 45 Uplink Compatibility 45 Frequency 26 Compatible firmware 45...
  • Page 82 Virtual water switch 23, 71 Warning 24 Water ingress 6...

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