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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installing Hydrophones Legal List of Marport Hydrophones History Connecting the Hydrophone to the Copyright Receiver Disclaimer Adding Temperature Data from the Hydrophones to the System Understanding Receiver LEDs Introduction and Presentation Introduction Maintenance and Safety Guidelines Troubleshooting Description Checking Noise Interference...
  • Page 3 Contents | iii Frequency Plan Index...

  • Page 4: Legal

    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. M3 & M5 PRO | V2 | Legal...

  • Page 6: Introduction And Presentation

    • There are 1 NMEA and 2 NTC entries to receive hydrophones' temperature data. You can upgrade the M3 PRO system to an M5 PRO system to be able to add more standard (up to 100 PRP sensors) and high-definition sensors (up to 10).

  • Page 7: Safety Guidelines

    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. Only qualified Marport dealers can do installation and maintenance interventions. Description M3 & M5 PRO | V2 | Introduction and Presentation...

  • Page 8: System Overview

    System Overview Ethernet cable Marport junction box extension cable & hydrophone cable Manufacturer standard cable (Blurred) Optional elements Monitors NMEA multiplexer (optional - ShipModul MiniPlex or NPort Device Server) • Monitor #1: HDMI • Monitor #2: HDMI/DVI/VGA (with USB-C Mx computer (ref. SDS-0-01) to adapter cable) Mac computer (ref.
  • Page 9 Manufacturer standard cable (Blurred) Optional elements Monitors, 2 per mac mini: Ethernet switch (not provided by Marport) • Monitor #1: HDMI Mx computer (ref. SDS-0-01) • Monitor #2: HDMI/DVI/VGA (with USB-C to adapter cable) Mac computer (ref. MAC-0-02) (x2)

  • Page 10: Equipment List

    • 1 CAT5e network cable • 1 Ethernet connector kit • 1 Mx hardware kit (mounting screws and ground strap) Mx computer • 1 Mx computer fanless Marport V2 • 1 power supply • Mx computer product numbers: Manufacturer Airmar P/N...
  • Page 11 ScalaReplay2 Marport software application replaying data recorded in Scala2. Mosa2 Marport software application used to configure sensors. Can be used on desktop or tablet computers. TeamViewer To give remote access of your computer to support service M3 & M5 PRO | V2 | Introduction and Presentation...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Receiver Frequency range 30-60 kHz Active bandwidth 24 kHz Number of Rx/Tx channels Hydrophones Bearing to sensor measurement Distance to sensor measurement M3 - Number of simultaneous data reception M3 - Number of high resolution sounders (Explorer, Navigator) M5 - Number of simultaneous data reception M5 - Number of high resolution sounders (NBTE, HDTE) Temperature input...

  • Page 13: Systems

    Compatibility with Apple Operating Systems This topic lists the supported Apple operating systems for Scala2 and Mosa2. Scala2 Scala Scala Scala Scala Scala Scala Scala Scala.2.14.x name release 2.0.x 2.2.x 2.4.x 2.6.x 2.10.x 2.12.x Ventura macOS Monterey macOS 12.4 Big Sur macOS 11.0 Catalina...
  • Page 14 Mosa OS name OS release Mosa 2.0.x Mosa 2.3.x Mosa 2.5.x Mosa 2.7.x Mosa 2.9.x 2.11.x Monterey macOS Yes* Yes* Yes* 12.4 Big Sur macOS 11.0 Catalina macOS 10.15 Mojave macOS 10.14 High Sierra macOS 10.13 Sierra macOS 10.12 El Capitan OS X 10.11 Yosemite OS X 10.10...

  • Page 16: Computer Configuration

    Computer Configuration Read this section to learn how to configure the Mac computer. Adding a Virtual Keyboard If you do not have a keyboard, you can add a virtual keyboard to the screen and type words using the mouse. 1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu >...
  • Page 17 3. Turn on Show Input in menu bar. 4. From the top right corner of the screen, click the icon corresponding to the keyboard language preferences, then select Show Keyboard Viewer. M3 & M5 PRO | V2 | Computer Configuration...
  • Page 18 A virtual keyboard is displayed on the screen. You can change its size by dragging its corners. M3 & M5 PRO | V2 | Computer Configuration...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Installation Read this section to learn how to connect and configure the equipment of the M3 PRO system. Installing the System Marport technicians or dealers need to connect the different components of the system. Note: The system is installed by Marport or by a dealer. If there is a problem, you can read these installation steps to check the system installation.
  • Page 21 11. Connect the hydrophone cables to the junction boxes and connect the junction boxes to the hydrophone connectors on the receivers Refer to Hydrophone installation manual for detailed guidelines. 12. When adding sensors to the system, refer to the Frequency Plan (on page 40) to help you allocating frequencies.

  • Page 22: System Cabling

    System Cabling Connect the components of the system according to the following cabling. Power cable, connected to 100-240V AC power supply* Up to 3 screens (HDMI or thunderbolt cable) Loudspeakers (if applicable) USB hub Scala2 software dongle (not necessary if using a license file) USB trackball transmitter of the wireless trackball mouse M3 &...

  • Page 23: Powering The Mx Computer

    Connection to an Ethernet switch if you need to be connected to both an Internet connection and external devices. Connection to Mx computer using CAT5e network cable Connection to Mx receiver using CAT5e network cable Power supply * We recommend to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to prevent problems if the mains power fails.

  • Page 24: Installing Hydrophones

    of networks. If not, click the menu on the bottom right corner of the window and select Set Service Order. 3. In the network list, click Ethernet, then Details: a. In Configure IPv4 menu select Manually. b. In IP Address, enter 192.168.1.100 c.

  • Page 25: List Of Marport Hydrophones

    List of Marport Hydrophones These are technical specifications for hydrophones currently sold by Marport. For information about obsolete hydrophones, please contact Marport support. Typical Product Bandwidth Name Use case current Cable reference (3 dB) consumption NC-1-05 Passive wideband 33-60 KHz 0.0 mA...
  • Page 26 Typical Product Bandwidth Name Use case current Cable reference (3 dB) consumption NC-1-07 Active hydrophone 41-44 KHz 4-6 mA Green • Vessel with normal (integrated level of noise (below preamplifier) -100 dBV) • Limited number of sensors • No filtering options. •...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Hydrophone To The

    Typical Product Bandwidth Name Use case current Cable reference (3 dB) consumption NC-1-09 Active hydrophone 41-44 KHz 4-6 mA Blue, • For use on a (integrated heavy- paravane only preamplifier) duty • Vessel with normal level of noise (below -100 dBV) •...

  • Page 28: Receiver

    Note: H3 hydrophone input allows to receive water temperature from an NMEA connection (Scanmar hydrophone or NMEA converter junction box). If you connect a Marport hydrophone to H3 without NMEA converter, you will not have temperature data from the hydrophone.

  • Page 29: Understanding Receiver Leds

    4. Under Add Sensor Product: a. Select Hydrophone in the Product Category menu. b. In the Product Name menu, select NMEA temperature if using an NMEA converter junction box, or NTC temperature if the hydrophone is connected to an NTC input.
  • Page 30 PoE LED You can refer to the PoE LED color to know if the receiver is correctly connected to the computer. • Blinking green: the receiver is connected to a power source and to the computer. • Blinking blue: the receiver is connected to a power source but it is disconnected from the computer.

  • Page 32: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    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 33 5. The spectrum analyzer is displayed. You can display up to 6 spectrum analyzers at the same time. Below is an example of a page with 2 spectrum analyzers. The FFT plot shows three levels of noise in dBV: a. RealTime (white): level of noise recorded in real time. b.
  • Page 34 ◦ RealTime: the latest highest level of noise (dBV) recorded and its frequency. ◦ Max: the highest level of noise recorded since the beginning of the spectrum and its frequency. 8. Check that there is more than 12 dBV between the maximum noise level (dark blue line) and the average noise level (cyan line) on the peak of sensor frequencies.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    The FFT file lists for the entire bandwidth used by the hydrophone (frequencies are in Hz) the maximum and mean levels of noise since the FFT export has started and the last real time level of noise before the export (dBV). 13.

  • Page 36: Antifouling System Causes Interferences

    The order of the computer networks might be wrong. 1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > System Settings, then click Network in the sidebar. 2. If you connect to the internet via a WiFi network, make sure that it is at the top of the list of networks.

  • Page 37: The Mx Computer Does Not Power Off

    The Mx computer does not power off immediately When the Mx computer restarts after updating the receiver firmware, or after manually restarting it from Manage Receiver page on Mosa2, the Mx computer can take up to 1 minute 30 to power off.
  • Page 38 2. When the recording is finished, click OK to download it. The audio file is saved in: Documents/Marport/ScalaLive/(ReceiverIPAddress-Date)/ Output. 3. Send the recording to Marport support service for a diagnosis. M3 & M5 PRO | V2 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 39: Support Contact

    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 40: Appendix

    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.
  • Page 41 Example: If the frequency of the sensor is 40kHz, there should be no sensors between 39.8kHz and 40.6kHz. Figure 4. HDTE narrow band mode Example: If the frequency of the sensor is 40kHz, there should be no sensors between 39.8kHz and 41kHz.
  • Page 42 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. M3 & M5 PRO | V2 | Appendix...
  • Page 43 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. M3 & M5 PRO | V2 | Appendix...
  • Page 44 Index Interference Checking 32 Boat code 40 Internet No access 35 IP address 23 Troubleshooting 35 Channel code 40 Compatibility macOS 13 Contact 39 Keyboard Virtual 16 Data recording Audio recording 37 Mac mini Installation 20 Mounting bracket Installation 20 Frequency plan 40 Network Mac mini 23 NMEA converter junction box 27 Hydrophone Types 25 Power off...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting 37 Receiver Connecting to 27 H# LEDs 29 Installation 20 Lights 29 PoE LED 29 Restart Troubleshooting 37 Sonihull Interference 36 Spectrum 32 TeamViewer 37 Technical specifications 12...

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