Page 1 Installation manual Simrad ES70 Fish finding echo sounder www.simrad.com T E C H N O L O G Y F O R S U S T A I N A B L E F I S H E R I E S...
Page 3 Simrad ES70 Fish finding echo sounder. For more detailed information about the practical use of the product, refer to the Simrad ES70 Operator manual or the Simrad ES70 Reference manual. The following hardware components are described: •...
Page 4 If you require maintenance or repair, contact your local dealer. You can also contact us using the following address: simrad.support@simrad.com. If you need information about our other products, visit our web site. On the web site you will also find a list of our dealers and distributors.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Installation manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............9 SIMRAD ES70 ..............10 Important ........................10 System overview ....................11 Key facts....................11 Main units ....................12 Simplified system diagrams ................. 13 General supply conditions ..................14 Equipment responsibility................14 Receipt, unpacking and storage..............15 General installation requirements................15...
Page 6 Simrad ES70 Cable drawings .......................40 Generic RS-232 Serial line ................. 41 Generic RS-232 Serial line ................. 42 RS-232 as external trigger ................43 Sonar synchronisation ................. 44 Commercial power supply ................45 Vessel ground .................... 46 GPT external power ................... 47 AC mains (IEC 60320)................
Page 7 External interfaces ....................85 How to set up the Ethernet output interface........... 86 How to set up the Simrad ITI Trawl system interface ........87 How to set up the Simrad PI Catch monitoring system interface..... 88 How to set up the sonar system interface ............90 How to set up the navigation system interface..........
Page 8 Rules for transducer handling ..............143 Rules for transducer maintenance............... 144 Approved anti-fouling paints for transducers ..........144 Using self-locking taps................145 SIMRAD TRANSDUCERS ..........149 All single beam transducers .................149 All split–beam transducers ...................154 TELEGRAM FORMATS ............ 160 NMEA telegrams....................160 About the NMEA telegram format .............
Page 9 Installation manual VTG Course over ground & ground speed ..........166 Proprietary telegrams and formats ...............167 Simrad EK500 Depth ................167 Simrad EM Attitude 1000................168 Simrad EM Attitude 3000................169 DBS Depth of trawl below surface ............. 170 HFB Trawl headrope to footrope and bottom ..........170 PSIMP.D PI Sensor data ................
Page 10 Simrad ES70 Grounding......................188 Cable connections....................189 Cable terminations....................189 Cable identification....................189 343522/A...
Page 11: About This Manual
The purpose of this manual The purpose of this installation manual is to provide the descriptions and procedures required to install the Simrad ES70 Fish finding echo sounder system units, and to perform the necessary cabling between the individual system units, and between the system and peripheral systems, sensors and devices.
Page 12: Simrad Es70
Simrad ES70 Simrad ES70 The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overall description of the ES70 Fish finding echo sounder system and its main features. Topics • Important on page 10 • System overview on page 11 •...
Page 13: System Overview
• The Simrad ES70 Fish finding echo sounder system is flexible and easy to set up due to its modular design. • Menus and dialogs are operated using a standard computer mouse or a trackball.
Page 14: Main Units
• One or more split-beam transducers Colour display A standard commercial colour display is used. The display unit is normally not provided by Simrad. Several commercial types and sizes are available. ES70 Marine Computer Simrad can supply the for the ES70 Fish finding echo sounder ES70 Marine Computer system.
Page 15: Simplified System Diagrams
Standard single beam transducer The ES70 must be connected to one or more transducers. A wide range of operational frequencies are available. For more information about the single beam transducers provided by Simrad, consult www.simrad.com. Split–beam transducer The ES70 can be used with Simrad’s advanced split-beam transducers. These transducers are available at frequencies ranging from 18 to 200 kHz.
Page 16: General Supply Conditions
(normally the owner of the vessel which the equipment has been installed). Unless other arrangements have been made in the contract, the Simrad ES70 guarantee period (as specified in the contract) begins when the acceptance documents have been...
Page 17: Receipt, Unpacking And Storage
The following installation requirements are applicable to this Simrad delivery. Approval by classification society The Simrad ES70 transducer installation must be approved by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) or another classification society. The shipowner and shipyard performing the installation are responsible for obtaining installation approval.
Page 18: Noise Sources
Simrad ES70 Noise sources The vessel’s hull, rudder(s) and propeller(s) should be thoroughly inspected in dry dock prior to installation. Roughness below the water-line deformities in the shell plating and protruding obstacles can create underwater noise. These sources of turbulence must be smoothed or removed as best as possible.
Page 19: Installation Procedures
Installation procedures Installation procedures This chapter provides the basic information required to install the physical units. Note Physical installation of commercial units (computers, printers, displays) is not described in this manual. Refer to the applicable user manual(s) provided with the product. Topics •...
Page 20: Configuration
• Processor unit (computer) • Colour display The ES70 Computer may be provided by Simrad. However, a computer may also be provided locally using a standard commercial type. Note that the chosen computer must provide the capacity and interface facilities required for use with the ES70 Fish finding echo sounder system.
Page 21: Echo Sounder Transducer
• Printer (optional) Echo sounder transducer A large number of echo sounder transducers are available from Simrad. There are several transducer alternatives for each operating frequency with different beam widths, power rating and mounting arrangements. All transducers are rated 60 or 75 ohms, and each has an efficiency of approximately 50%.
Page 22 Simrad ES70 Figure 5 General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) The General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) is a small self-contained unit containing its own power supply. It operates on +12 Vdc or 115-230 Vac. The unit can in principle be mounted anywhere on board the ship, provided that the location is dry and ventilated.
Page 23: Es70 Marine Computer
The ES70 software does not support Microsoft© Windows© NT or older operating systems. A large number of commercial graphic adapters are available, and Simrad has not tested all of them. Even adapters meeting the minimum specifications may in some cases prove to fail with the ES70 software.
Page 24: Colour Display
Simrad ES70 • Interfaces: – One Ethernet interface to communicate with the transceiver – One Ethernet interface to communicate with ship’s local area network (if required) – One or more serial line interfaces (depends on how many interfaces that are required for the specific integration) •...
Page 25 Installation procedures Figure 7 General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) Preparations • Two brackets and four pan head screws are enclosed. The side walls of the unit each hold six screws; three screws along the bottom edge and three screws along the top edge.
Page 26: Es70 Marine Computer Installation
Simrad ES70 ES70 Marine Computer installation The ES70 Marine Computer is an industrial computer. It is small, rugged, and contains no moving parts. This means that fans, hard disks and CD drives are omitted. The computer provides two Ethernet sockets, four RS-232 serial lines and several USB connectors.
Page 27 Installation procedures Installation procedure To ensure correct operation, tick off every item when the action has been carried out. Install the colour display as described the applicable documentation provided with the unit. • The display unit must be located so that it is best protected from glare which reduces readability.
Page 28: Es70 Cable Layout
Simrad ES70 ES70 Cable layout This chapter describes the installation requirements for the ES70 Fish finding echo sounder system cables. Note All electronic installations and corresponding wiring must be in accordance with the vessel’s national registry and corresponding maritime authority and/or classification society.
Page 29: Cable Plan
ES70 Cable layout Cable plan Due to its modular design, the Simrad ES70 Fish finding echo sounder system can be set up in a variety of configurations to suit individual needs for operational frequencies, transducers and operational facilities. It is not practical to define specific cable plans for all these configurations.
Page 30: Es70 Cable Plan
Simrad ES70 ES70 Cable plan Figure 9 Cable plan, topside Display Computer Junction box for transducer cable (optional) Ethernet cable to vessel LAN (optional) Ethernet cable to transceiver 343522/A...
Page 31 ES70 Cable layout Figure 10 Cable plan, single General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) Transducer(s) Interfaces to peripheral devices Cable to on/off switch Ethernet cable to topside computer 343522/A...
Page 32 Simrad ES70 Figure 11 Cable plan, dual General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) Echo sounder items General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) Ethernet switch Wiring block Note that the following cable are not shown on the illustration: • C27: Power cable to Ethernet switch •...
Page 33: List Of Cables
ES70 Cable layout List of cables The list below specifies each cable used on the echo sounder system. References are made to the location of connector(s), detailed cable drawings and specifications. The cables are listed in numerical order. ES70 Cable list EK60/C01 Keyboard This is a standard keyboard cable, and it is usually fixed to the keyboard.
Page 34 EK60/C11 Serial interface line The number of serial lines available depends on the chosen computer make and model. The Simrad MC71 computer provided with the EK60 provides five serial lines, four of these are optically isolated. Additional serial lines may be added if required.
Page 35 ES70 Cable layout • Sonar serial line on page 63 • Serial line adapter on page 55 (same as C11) EK60/C12 Serial interface line (same as C11) EK60/C13 Serial interface line (same as C11) EK60/C14 Serial interface line EK60/C15 Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface Most computers support one or more USB connectors for peripheral devices.
Page 36 Simrad ES70 synchronization signal must be connected to all of them. The cable(s) must TrigIn be supplied by the installation shipyard. If the ES70 system is synchronised using an RS-232 serial line connected to the computer, this cable is not installed.
Page 37: Connector Identifications
ES70 Cable layout Connector identifications This section provides the necessary illustrations to identify the various connectors and terminal boards on the echo sounder units. GPT connections The illustration below shows the cable sockets used on the General Purpose Transceiver (GPT). Figure 12 GPT connections Transducer connector Ethernet (RJ45)
Page 38 Simrad ES70 Figure 13 GPT Auxiliary connector Note The following inputs and outputs are not supported on the ES70 Fish finding echo sounder: • Temperature input • Heave, roll and pitch inputs • Event input • Log input • Alarm output...
Page 39: Transducer Connections
If the distance between the transducer and the transceiver exceeds the length of the cable, a junction box must be used. The cable between the junction box and the transceiver must then be supplied by Simrad, and this must be the same type as used on the transducer(s). Transducer cable splicing If you need to cut or lengthen the transducer cable, you must splice it correctly.
Page 40 Simrad ES70 • Single beam/high power transducer on page 65 • Dual beam (wide or narrow) transducer on page 66 • Split beam transducer on page 67 • Split beam transducer to single beam transceiver on page 68 • Dual frequency, single beam transducer on page 69 •...
Page 41 ES70 Cable layout GPT connector Ensure that the transducer connector is wired correctly regarding inner and outer screen. Figure 14 Transducer connector 343522/A...
Page 42: Cable Drawings
Simrad ES70 Cable drawings This chapter provides details cable drawings offering cable specifications and termination information. Cable specification drawings • Generic RS-232 Serial line on page 41 • GPT battery on page 59 • Generic RS-232 Serial line on page 42 •...
Page 43: Generic Rs-232 Serial Line
ES70 Cable layout Generic RS-232 Serial line This cable holds a multi purpose serial line. It provides interface with any peripheral unit. One end of the cable connects to the local unit (DTE) with a 9-pin D-connector, while the other connects to the peripheral (DCE) as described in the peripheral unit’s documentation.
Page 44: Generic Rs-232 Serial Line
Simrad ES70 Generic RS-232 Serial line This cable comprises a multi purpose serial line. It provides interface with any peripheral unit. One end of the cable connects to the local unit with a 9-pin D-connector, (DTE) while the other connects to the peripheral as described in the peripheral unit’s...
Page 45: Rs-232 As External Trigger
ES70 Cable layout RS-232 as external trigger This cable comprises an RS-232 serial line applied as an external trigger. It provides interface with any peripheral unit that requires transmit/receive synchronization. One end of the cable connects to the local unit with a 9-pin D-connector, while the other connects to the peripheral system as described in the peripheral unit documentation.
Page 46: Sonar Synchronisation
Simrad ES70 Sonar synchronisation This cable connects the echo sounder to the Interface Unit on a Simrad sonar. The cable allows for external synchronisation of the sonar transmission. Cable specifications • : 4 x 0.5 mm² Conductors • : Overall braided Screen •...
Page 47: Commercial Power Supply
ES70 Cable layout Commercial power supply This is a standard commercial power supply. The input is normally 115 and/or 230 Vac, while the output voltage and power capacity is set up to match the device it shall be used with. A large variety of these power supplies exist. Some will also have an in-line power “box”.
Page 48: Vessel Ground
Simrad ES70 Vessel ground This cable is used to connect a system unit to the ship’s ground. Note that this cable must be as short as possible. Cable specifications • : 1 x 6 mm² Conductors • : None Screen •...
Page 49: Gpt External Power
ES70 Cable layout GPT external power In order to suppress electric noise, certain echo sounder configurations require an external power supply. This power supply is then used instead of the 230 Vac power cable. Note The external power supply is not required for transceivers operating on 115 Vac. 343522/A...
Page 50: Ac Mains (Iec 60320)
Simrad ES70 AC mains (IEC 60320) This is a commercial 230 Vac power cable for mains power. One end is fitted with an IEC plug, the other with a standard European mains plug. This is a standard cable type supplied in different lengths. For additional details, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_320.
Page 51: Rj45 Ethernet, Straight
ES70 Cable layout RJ45 Ethernet, straight This cable is used to provide standard Ethernet connections. Note that various categories exists. Normally, CAT-5E and CAT-6 cables are used in local area networks with bandwidth exceeding 100 Mbit. Ethernet cables are available commercially in different lengths, colours and categories.
Page 52: Rj45 Ethernet, Crossover
Simrad ES70 RJ45 Ethernet, crossover This cable is used to provide standard ethernet connections. Note that various categories exists. Normally, Cat.5 and Cat.6 cables are used in local area networks with bandwidth exceeding 100 Mbit Ethernet cables are available commercially in different lengths, colours and categories.
Page 53: Vga/Svga Display
ES70 Cable layout VGA/SVGA Display This is a standard VGA and SVGA video cable. One end is normally connected to the display, while the other end is terminated in a standard D-connector. Cable specifications • Not applicable. This is a commercial cable. 343522/A...
Page 54: Usb
Simrad ES70 Just about any computer that you buy today comes with one or more Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on the back. These connectors let you attach everything from mouse to printers to your computer quickly and easily. Since the operating system supports USB, installation of device drivers is also easy.
Page 55: Parallel Printer
ES70 Cable layout Parallel printer This is a standard “Centronics” parallel printer cable. It is provided ready-made with printers, and also obtainable from commercial retailers. Termination is made with 25–pin “D-sub” connector in one end, parallel port connector in the other end (IEEE 1284–A) Cable specifications •...
Page 56: Dvi-I Display
Simrad ES70 DVI–I Display This cable is a standard DVI-I cable. It is normally provided with the colour display. For more information about the DVI signals, see http://en.wikipedia.org. Signal Signal TMDS Data 2- (Digital red - (Link 1)) Ground (Return for pin 14 and analog sync)
Page 57: Serial Line Adapter
ES70 Cable layout Serial line adapter This is a commercial adapter. It allows you to connect four RS-232 serial lines to a common socket on the computer. Cable specifications • Not applicable 343522/A...
Page 58: Gpt Remote On/Off
Simrad ES70 GPT remote on/off This cable is used to connect a remote on/off switch to the General Purpose Transceiver (GPT). The switch can be located in a separate box manufactured by the installation shipyard, or incorporated on a common switch panel.
Page 59 ES70 Cable layout Remote power on/off when multiple transceivers are used When multiple transceivers are used, two wiring options are available: • You can switch all transceivers off and on simultaneously using a single switch. • You can use one switch for each transceiver and switch power on and off individually. Both options are illustrated below using five transceivers as an example.
Page 60: Gpt Trigger / Synchronisation
Simrad ES70 GPT trigger / synchronisation This cable is used to connect the General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) to an external system for synchronisation purposes. It connects to the 25–pin D-sub connector on the front side of the GPT. Cable specifications •...
Page 61: Gpt Battery
ES70 Cable layout GPT battery This cable is used to connect a battery to the General Purpose Transceiver (GPT). Red plug and red socket is normally used for positive (+). Black plug and black socket is normally used for negative (-). Cable specifications •...
Page 62: Iti Serial Line
Simrad ES70 ITI serial line This cable is used to provide a two-way communication to a Simrad ITI Trawl system. Cable specifications • : 9 x 2 x 0.5 mm² Conductors • : Screened twisted pairs and overall braided Screen •...
Page 63: Pi44/54 Serial Line
ES70 Cable layout PI44/54 serial line This cable is used to provide a two-way communication to a Simrad PI44 or PI54 catch monitoring system. Cable specifications • : 9 x 2 x 0.5 mm² Conductors • : Screened twisted pairs and overall braided Screen •...
Page 64: Pi30/32 Serial Line
Simrad ES70 PI30/32 serial line This cable is used to provide a two-way communication to a Simrad PI30 or PI32 catch monitoring system. Cable specifications • : 9 x 2 x 0.5 mm² Conductors • : Screened twisted pairs and overall braided Screen •...
Page 65: Sonar Serial Line
ES70 Cable layout Sonar serial line This cable is used to provide a two-way communication to a sonar system using an Interface Unit. Cable specifications • : 9 x 2 x 0.5 mm² Conductors • : Screened twisted pairs and overall braided Screen •...
Page 66: Single Beam/Normal Power Transducer
Simrad ES70 Single beam/normal power transducer This is the termination of the transducer cable from a single frequency, single beam transducer to the transducer socket on the General Purpose Transceiver Unit (GPT). The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer.
Page 67: Single Beam/High Power Transducer
ES70 Cable layout Single beam/high power transducer This is the termination of the transducer cable from a single frequency, single beam transducer to the transducer socket on the General Purpose Transceiver Unit (GPT). The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer. If you need to splice the transducer cable, it is very important to use the correct cable, and to avoid ground loops.
Page 68: Dual Beam (Wide Or Narrow) Transducer
Simrad ES70 Dual beam (wide or narrow) transducer This is the termination of the transducer cable from a single frequency, dual beam transducer to the transducer socket on the General Purpose Transceiver Unit (GPT). The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer.
Page 69: Split Beam Transducer
ES70 Cable layout Split beam transducer This is the termination of the transducer cable from a single frequency, split beam transducer to the transducer socket on the General Purpose Transceiver Unit (GPT). The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer. If you need to splice the transducer cable, it is very important to use the correct cable, and to avoid ground loops.
Page 70: Split Beam Transducer To Single Beam Transceiver
Simrad ES70 Split beam transducer to single beam transceiver This is the termination of the transducer cable from a single frequency, split beam transducer - wired as a single beam transducer - to the socket on the General Purpose Transceiver Unit (GPT). The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer.
Page 71: Dual Frequency, Single Beam Transducer
ES70 Cable layout Dual frequency, single beam transducer This is the termination of the transducer cable from a dual frequency, single beam transducer to the socket on the General Purpose Transceiver Unit (GPT). The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer. If you need to splice the transducer cable, it is very important to use the correct cable, and to avoid ground loops.
Page 72: Es38-10 Transducer
Simrad ES70 ES38–10 transducer This is the termination of the transducer cable from the ES38–10 split-beam transducer to the transducer socket on the ES60 and EK60 General Purpose Transceiver Unit (GPT). The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer.
Page 73: Single Beam Transducer To Split Beam Transceiver
ES70 Cable layout Single beam transducer to split beam transceiver This is the termination of the transducer cable from a single frequency, single beam transducer to the socket on a split beam General Purpose Transceiver Unit (GPT). The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer. If you need to splice the transducer cable, it is very important to use the correct cable, and to avoid ground loops.
Page 74: 12-16/60 Transducer
Simrad ES70 12-16/60 transducer This is the termination of the transducer cable from the 12–16/60 single or dual beam transducer to the transducer socket on the General Purpose Transceiver Unit (GPT). The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer.
Page 75: Deep Water, Split Beam Transducer
ES70 Cable layout Deep water, split beam transducer This is the termination of the transducer cable from a deep water transducer. This transducer is designed to be used towed bodies. The cable is equipped with a watertight connector. The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer. If you need to splice the transducer cable, it is very important to use the correct cable, and to avoid ground loops.
Page 76: 50/200 Combi C Transducer
This is the termination of the transducer cable from the transducer. Simrad 50/200 Combi C The transducer cable is terminated in a Mini-Con-X connector manufactured by Conxall (www.conxall.com). The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer.
Page 77: 38/200 Combi C Transducer
This is the termination of the transducer cable from the transducer. Simrad 38/200 Combi C The transducer cable is terminated in a Mini-Con-X connector manufactured by Conxall (www.conxall.com). The other end of the cable is permanently fixed to the transducer.
Page 78: Software Installation
Simrad ES70 Software installation This chapter describes how to install the ES70 software, how to upgrade, how to obtain a software license, and finally how to remove the software installation. Topics • How to install the ES70 software on page 76 •...
Page 79: How To Obtain The Es70 License
Software installation This chapter is provided in the ES70 Operator manual and ES70 Reference manual. How to obtain the ES70 license The ES70 requires a valid license to operate. Without a license you will not be able to communicate with the transceiver. Note If you replace your computer, or if you replace major components inside your computer, you will need a new license code.
Page 80: How To Remove The Es70 Software
Simrad ES70 Observe the procedure for software installation. Unless you have made any hardware changes on your computer, the existing software license will be used. How to remove the ES70 software Use this procedure if you need to remove all the ES70 software from the computer. Note that all data in the ES70 directory will be erased.
Page 81: Connecting The Transceiver
Connecting the transceiver Connecting the transceiver This chapter explains how to connect the ES70 computer to the transceiver, and how to set up the frequency channels. Each transceiver contains one or more frequency channels. The phrase is used to identify the combination of a transceiver, transducers and the frequencies offered. Split beam transceivers contain only one channel each.
Page 82: Setup Procedure
Simrad ES70 Connect a “straight” cable from the computer’s Ethernet socket to the “uplink” socket on the Ethernet switch. → RJ45 Ethernet, straight on page 49 Connect “straight” cables from Ethernet switch’s remaining sockets to each of the General Purpose Transceivers.
Page 83: How To Install A Frequency Channel
Connecting the transceiver How to install a frequency channel Click the icon under the menu to open the sub-menu. Setup Main Setup Click to open the sub-menu. Installation Installation On the sub-menu, click to open the Transceiver Installation Transceiver Installation dialog.
Page 84: How To Modify An Ip Address
How to modify an IP address The transceivers are provided by Simrad readily set up with a fixed Ethernet address and an IP address. If your ES70 uses two transceivers with identical frequencies, these will by default have different Ethernet addresses, but identical IP addresses.
Page 85 Connecting the transceiver Sett the transducer(s) to None, and click Apply Click to open the dialog. Change IP Address IP Address Note If you have two Ethernet cables connected to your computer, you may need to disconnect the Ethernet cable to the ship’s network before the Change IP Address is available.
Page 86: Interfaces And Integration
– How to set up the Simrad ITI Trawl system interface on page 87 – How to set up the Simrad PI Catch monitoring system interface on page 88 – How to set up the sonar system interface on page 90 –...
Page 87: Nmea
Interfaces and integration NMEA The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has defined communication standards for maritime electronic equipment, and the ES70 echo sounder conforms to these standards. The most common standard is NMEA 0183, and the National Marine Electronics Association describes it as follows: The NMEA 0183 Interface Standard defines electrical signal requirements, data transmission protocol and time, and specific sentence formats for a 4800 baud serial data bus.
Page 88: How To Set Up The Ethernet Output Interface
Simrad ES70 How to set up the Ethernet output interface The ES70 can communicate with an external devices that can benefit from the processed data. Such devices include the chart plotter system. This communication is Olex controlled by the dialog.
Page 89: How To Set Up The Simrad Iti Trawl System Interface
RJ45 Ethernet, straight on page 49 • RJ45 Ethernet, crossover on page 50 How to set up the Simrad ITI Trawl system interface Communication with the Simrad ITI (Integrated Trawl Instrumentation) is based on NMEA and proprietary telegrams. Supported telegram formats •...
Page 90: How To Set Up The Simrad Pi Catch Monitoring System Interface
11 If the data flow is operational, close all dialogs. How to set up the Simrad PI Catch monitoring system interface Communication with the Simrad PI Family catch monitoring systems is based on NMEA and proprietary telegrams. Supported telegram formats •...
Page 91 PI50 to connect it. • : This setting allows you to communicate with one of the Simrad PI systems. Values for trawl opening and distance are provided by the system. The following proprietary telegram formats are supported: – DBS Depth below surface on page 161 –...
Page 92: How To Set Up The Sonar System Interface
Simrad ES70 How to set up the sonar system interface The current depth from a defined transceiver channel can be sent out on a serial line to a sonar system. You can only use the serial lines already set up to accept input from other peripherals.
Page 93 Interfaces and integration Supported telegram formats for heading: • HDG Heading, deviation and variation on page 164 • HDT Heading, true on page 165 • HDM Heading, magnetic on page 164 • VHW Water speed and heading on page 165 Supported telegram formats for distance •...
Page 94: How To Set Up The Motion Sensor Interface
Supported telegram formats • Sounder/TSS1 Motion protocol on page 173 • Simrad EM Attitude 1000 on page 168 • Simrad EM Attitude 3000 on page 169 Wiring procedure Locate a free RS-232 serial port that can be used to connect the sensor.
Page 95: How To Set Up The Depth Output
The following proprietary telegram formats are supported: • Sounder/TSS1 Motion protocol on page 173 • Simrad EM Attitude 1000 on page 168 • Simrad EM Attitude 3000 on page 169 Click to save the current settings and close the dialog.
Page 96: How To Set Up The Annotation Interface
The ES70 Fish finding echo sounder can accept annotation (text) input from an external system. Supported telegram formats • Simrad ATS Annotation on page 174 Wiring procedure for serial communication Note The ASCII datagram with the external annotation must be connected to the same serial line as the navigation system.
Page 97: Es70 External Triggering
Interfaces and integration Click to open the dialog. Annotations Annotations Click so select communication port. Port Click so define the communication parameters. Setup Click to save the current settings and close the dialog. ES70 External triggering Whenever more than one hydroacoustic system (echo sounder or sonar) is installed on a vessel, interference may occur.
Page 98: Synchronisation Using Gpt Auxiliary Plug
The ES70 triggers on a positive edge from the sonar (level exceeds +3 Vdc) on (pin 8). Note On Simrad ES70 software versions prior to 2.2.0. pin 7 on the echo sounder must not be connected when the echo sounder runs in “slave” mode. Older Simrad sonars On older Simrad sonars, you must use a serial line on each end.
Page 99: Gpt Auxiliary Plug Schematics
Interfaces and integration Connect the ground wire to one of the pins (18-22). Ground Slave system If an external system is used to provide the transmit trigger, the trigger signal must be connected to one of the inputs on the transceiver’s connector.
Page 100 Simrad ES70 Note The current that can be drawn from this open collector circuitry is limited to 100 mA Figure 19 Differential input This differential input circuitry is valid for the following interfaces: Heave Pitch Roll Note Maximum differential input range is ±10 Vdc.
Page 101: Gpt Auxiliary Connector
Interfaces and integration GPT Auxiliary connector The ES70 General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) board contains a 25-pin female Delta connector handling various external interface signals. Figure 20 GPT Auxiliary connector Interfaces on the Auxiliary plug • Analogue heave sensor (pins 3 and 16) One differential input is connected to the sensor output terminal, the other input is grounded at the sensor in order to prevent ground potential offsets between the sensor and the transceiver from being adding to the sensed signal.
Page 102 Simrad ES70 • Supply voltages (output) – Pin 5: +12 Vdc, max 100 mA (Ground on pin 18) – Pin 6: -12 Vdc, max 100 mA (Ground on pin 19) – Pin 7: +5 Vdc, max 200 mA (Ground on pin 20) •...
Page 103: Drawing File
The mechanical drawings are for information and guidance only. They are not in scale. All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise is noted. The original installation drawings are available on PDF and/or AutoCad’s DWG format. Visit www.simrad.com to download. List of drawings •...
Page 104: Gpt Outline Dimensions
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Page 106: Gpt Power Supply Outline Dimensions
Simrad ES70 GPT Power supply outline dimensions Page 1 343522/A...
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Page 108: Marine Computer Outline Dimensions
Simrad ES70 Marine computer outline dimensions 343522/A...
Page 109: Gpt Transducer Plug Connection
Drawing file GPT Transducer plug connection 343522/A...
Page 110: Technical Specifications
Simrad ES70 Technical specifications This chapter lists the main technical specifications. Note We reserve the right to alter technical specifications without prior notice. Related topics • Echo sounder specifications on page 108 • General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) specifications on page 109 •...
Page 111: Interface Specifications
Outputs: – Echogram printer (Centronics parallel or USB depending on computer make and model) – Bottom depth (Serial line, NMEA format) – Depth data (Serial line, NMEA, Simrad or Atlas formats) • Inputs: – Navigation receiver (Serial line, NMEA format) –...
Page 112 Simrad ES70 Physical and environmental specifications • Connectors: – Transducer: 12-pin female Amphenol, Shell MS3102A-24, Insert 24-19S – AUI: 15-pin female Delta (see below) – Network: 8-pin RJ-45 socket – Auxiliary: 25-pin female Delta • AUI Connector: – Analog input for heave, roll and pitch –...
Page 113: Colour Display Specifications
Technical specifications Colour display specifications Commercial display The ES70 Fish finding echo sounder may be supplied with one of several LCD displays, and several sizes are available. Specifications are supplied with the displays. Refer to the applicable documentation provided with the unit for more information. ES70 Marine Computer specifications Operational specifications •...
Page 114 The ES70 software does not support Microsoft© Windows© NT or older operating systems. A large number of commercial graphic adapters are available, and Simrad has not tested all of them. Even adapters meeting the minimum specifications may in some cases prove to fail with the ES70 software.
Page 115: Transducer Installation
For detailed information about the transducer to be installed, refer to the documentation provided with the transducer. Drawings and descriptions can also be downloaded from www.simrad.com. Topics • Where to mount the transducer on page 113 •...
Page 116 Simrad ES70 The upper water layers of the sea contain a myriad of small air bubbles created by the breaking waves. In heavy seas the upper 5 to 10 metres may be filled with air, and the highest concentrations will be near the surface. Air bubbles absorb and reflect the sound energy, and they may in worst cases block the sound transmission altogether.
Page 117 Transducer Installation Figure 21 Boundary water layer Turbulent flow Laminar flow Air bubbles in the water Furthermore, air bubbles in the sea water are pressed down below the hull and mixed into the boundary layer. The boundary layer is thin underneath the forward part of the vessel, and increases in thickness as it moves towards aft.
Page 118 Simrad ES70 rule. Certain thruster designs combined with its physical location on the hull may still offer suitable transducer locations near the thruster. If you are in doubt, consult a naval architect. Mount the transducer with a slightly inclined transducer face Ideally, the transducer face should be mounted in parallel with the sea surface when the vessel is in normal trim, as this will provide the most accurate echo information.
Page 119: How To Install The Transducer
Transducer Installation If the vessel hull has a bulbous bow, this may well be a good transducer location, but also here must be taken into consideration the flow pattern of the aerated water. Often the foremost part of the bulb is preferable. Figure 23 Recommended location of the transducer on a bulbous hull Thruster Transducer location...
Page 120: External Mounting Of Streamlined Transducer
Simrad ES70 External mounting of streamlined transducer Certain transducers have a streamlined housing, and these are designed for installation outside the hull. These transducers are mainly used on smaller vessels. A location approximately 0.5 m aside from the keel may be adequate for the passage of water between the keel and the transducer.
Page 121 Transducer Installation Example: Streamlined transducer on steel hull A fairing (A), made by the shipyard, is placed between the transducer and the hull. It is required in order to adapt for the deadrise angle of the hull, and it will also house a cable service loop (B).
Page 122 Simrad ES70 Example: Streamlined transducer on wooden or polyester hull A fairing (A), made by the shipyard, is placed between the transducer and the hull. It is required in order to adapt for the deadrise angle of the hull, and will also house a cable service loop (B).
Page 123: Transducer Installation In Blister
Transducer Installation Example: Streamlined transducer on hull with flat bottom If the vessel’s hull is flat you do not need a fairing. The transducer is then be bolted directly to the hull using two bronze or stainless steel bolts (I) and a cable bushing. Note that the cable bushing must be mounted with proper gaskets (4) under and over the hull, as well as sealing compound (J) around its body.
Page 124 Simrad ES70 Smooth surface is important Mounting screws or bolts must not be extruding from the transducer or the area immediately around it. Make sure that the surface of the transducer face, the installation hardware used to mount it, the hull plating and the putty around the transducer is as even and smooth as possible.
Page 125 Transducer Installation Example: Large circular transducer The illustration below shows a typical transducer blister designed for a large transducer. Note that due to the physical size of the transducer, a U-shaped support bar (E) is used to support the transducer. The purpose of this support is to prevent the transducer from being pushed up into the blister in heavy seas.
Page 126 Simrad ES70 Example: Small circular transducer The illustration below shows a typical transducer blister designed for a small transducer. The same blister design principles as for a large transducer apply. Figure 29 Small circular transducer Streamlined blister Mounting ring Clamping ring...
Page 127 Transducer Installation Example: Medium sized circular transducer without clamping ring The illustration below shows a transducer blister designed for a medium sized transducers. The same blister design principles apply. Note that the transducer is mounted without a clamping ring, which makes it necessary to use a different mounting ring design.
Page 128 Simrad ES70 The interior of the blister must be filled with sea water. Use drainage holes in the bottom and an air outlet on the top. The water pressure behind the transducer will then compensate for the outside pressure during vessel movements in rough sea.
Page 129: Transducer Installation In Box Keel
Transducer Installation Observe the horizontal and vertical distances (C and D) between the keel and the transducer blister. On a medium sized vessel, the horizontal distance (C) should be approximately 1 meter. The vertical distance (D) must in general be as small as possible. This is important to prevent the keel from shadowing the transducer beam in shallow waters.
Page 130: Transducer Flush Mounted In A Steel Tank
Simrad ES70 Use a horizontal support bar on large transducers We strongly recommend that large transducers are fitted with a horizontal support bar. The purpose of this support bar is to protect the transducer from damage in the event of slamming.
Page 131 Transducer Installation Use mounting and clamping rings whenever provided Circular transducers may be provided with mounting and clamping rings, or with drawings to allow for local production of these. The mounting ring is welded to the hole prepared for the transducer, while the clamping ring fits around the edge of the transducer body.
Page 132: Transducer With Acoustic Window
Vessels operating in arctic waters need special attention on transducer installation. Floating blocks of ice may damage even a flush mounted transducer face. For this situation Simrad offers arctic tanks in different sizes. Use mounting and clamping rings whenever provided Circular transducers may be provided with mounting and clamping rings, or with drawings to allow for local production of these.
Page 133: Transducer Mounted Inside The Hull
The best result is obtained when the distance is half a wavelength. Consult Simrad for advice. In addition to the loss, the beam pattern is degraded, because a larger area of the hull is set into vibrations.
Page 134 Simrad ES70 Smooth surface is important Mounting screws or bolts must not be extruding from the transducer or the area immediately around it. Make sure that the surface of the transducer face, the installation hardware used to mount it, the hull plating and the putty around the transducer is as even and smooth as possible.
Page 135: Transducer Mounted On A Drop Keel
Transducer Installation Transducer mounted on a drop keel The use of a drop keel with the purpose of stabilising the vessel is well known. A drop keel is also a superior platform for echo sounder transducers. Such instrument keels have been built, mainly on research vessels, often protruding as far as three meters below the hull.
Page 136: Retractable Transducer
Simrad ES70 Retractable transducer Hull units allowing the transducer to be lowered and hoisted are commonly used for horizontal looking sonars. When not in use, the transducer is retracted into a trunk. The retractable hull unit is more expensive than a blister, but on vessels with a hull where it is difficult or impossible to install a blister, it may still be worth while.
Page 137 Transducer Installation Use mounting and clamping rings whenever provided Circular transducers may be provided with mounting and clamping rings, or with drawings to allow for local production of these. The mounting ring is welded to the hole in the towed array, while the clamping ring fits around the edge of the transducer body.
Page 138 Simrad ES70 Medium and large transducers The illustration below shows the installation principle of a medium or large transducers. Note that a clamping ring is not required, as the transducer body is shaped to facilitate this function. Figure 37 Installation principle, medium and large transducers...
Page 139: Transducer Cable Glands And Splicing
Transducer Installation Dual transducer arrangement The illustration below shows a typical through the hull installation of small and large circular transducers on a towed body. Figure 38 Dual transducer arrangement Small transducer Medium or larger transducer Electronic equipment in watertight compartment Transducer cable glands and splicing The transducer cable must pass through the hull using approved cable glands for the type of vessel in question.
Page 140: About Cable Glands
Vessel not to be classified can as an option use a cable gland made of plastic. Note Simrad strongly recommends that a length of conduit is fitted around transducer cable glands made of steel or bronze and extended over the water-line inside the vessel. This precaution reduces the danger of flooding in the event of gland failure and transducers installed in this manner are also easier to replace.
Page 141: Cable Gland For Steel Hulls
The cable gland kit includes all of the necessary parts needed to install the unit except screws. Simrad recommends that a one inch steel conduit (that the transducer cable will be run through) with an inside threaded diameter of three-quarter inches is welded to the gland’s stuffing tube.
Page 142: Cable Gland For Wooden And Grp Hulls
The cable gland kit includes all of the necessary parts needed to install the unit except screws. Simrad recommends that a one inch steel conduit (that the transducer cable will be run through) with an inside threaded diameter of three-quarter inches is attached to the gland’s packing nipple.
Page 143: Cable Glands For Small Hulls
Transducer Installation Cable glands for small hulls This cable glands made of plastic is designed for those smaller vessels that do not need to be classified. Packing nut (bronze). Make sure that you do not to damage the transducer cable by tightening the packing nut too hard! Rubber gasket Plastic disk...
Page 144: Transducer Cable Splicing
Do not connect the cable screen to the vessel’s ground. Order numbers The cable glands described in this chapter are available as kits from Simrad. Observe the following order numbers. Hull type Item...
Page 145: Transducer Handling And Maintenance
An anti-fouling paint may be applied to the transducer face. Because some paint types may be aggressive to the polyurethane in the transducer face, please consult Simrad’s list of approved paints. See Approved anti-fouling paints for transducers on page 144.
Page 146: Rules For Transducer Maintenance
Simrad’s list of approved paints. → Approved anti-fouling paints for transducers on page 144 Approved anti-fouling paints for transducers This is Simrad’s list of approved antifouling paints on polyurethane transducer housing. Jotun Head office address: P.O.Box 2021, N-3248 Sandefjord, Norway Website: www.jotun.com.
Page 147: Using Self-Locking Taps
Transducer Installation International Marine Coatings Address: World-wide offices Website: www.international-marine.com. Intersleek tie coat + 425 FCS • BXA386/BXA390/BXA391 Grey • HKA563/HKA570/HKA571 Yellow • Mix BXA386, BXA390 and BXA391 first, then apply. When dry, mix HKA563, HKA570 and HKA571, apply. Intersmooth 360 Ecoloflex SPC Micron Extra Hempel IFA Coatings Head office address: Hempel A/S, Lundtoftevej 150, Kgs.
Page 148 Simrad ES70 Figure 39 Example, internal and external threads Emuge’s saw-tooth profile up to pitch P ≤ 0.7 mm Emuge’s saw-tooth profile up to pitch P ≥ 0.7 mm Standard thread External thread Internal thread Advantages • The thread locking feature is integrated in the internal thread •...
Page 149 Note: The self-lock threads marked with SL* must be made in accordance with procedure 842–202125. Drill diameters for threads differ from standard. Self-lock taps can be supplied by Simrad. Taps and gauges The pretension locking thread self–lock (taps) from manufacturer must be used.
Page 150 Note that the gauge must be used in the correct direction. Emuge self-lock Self-lock taps provided by Simrad The following self-lock taps are on stock at Simrad, and can be ordered from us. Threads Drill diameter for threads Part.no ø5.2...
Page 151: Simrad Transducers
Simrad transducers Simrad transducers This chapter presents a list of all the current Simrad transducers. For each transducer, information is provided to establish: • the transducer type and frequency • the opening angle(s) • the order number for the transducer •...
Page 152 Simrad ES70 • 642-022491 Order number, transducer cable: • 12-16/60 transducer on page 72 GPT connection: Simrad 18–11 • Single beam, 18 kHz Type and frequency: • 11° Opening angle: • Fish finding and hydrographic echo sounders Typical applications: •...
Page 153 • 642-016604 Order number, transducer cable: • Single beam/normal power transducer on page 64 GPT connection: Simrad 38/200 Combi D • Dual frequency single beam, 38 and 200 kHz Type and frequency: • 13 x 21° and 7 x 7°...
Page 154 Order number, transducer: • Order number, transducer cable: • Single beam/normal power transducer on page 64 GPT connection: Simrad 50/200 Combi D • Dual frequency single beam, 50 and 200 kHz Type and frequency: • 10 x 16° and 7 x 7°...
Page 155 Simrad transducers • Single beam/normal power transducer on page 64 GPT connection: Simrad 200-7C • Single beam, 200 kHz Type and frequency: • 7° Opening angle: • Fish finding and hydrographic echo sounders Typical applications: • KSV-203378 Order number, transducer: •...
Page 156: All Split-Beam Transducers
Simrad ES70 • KSV-109178 Order number, transducer: • 642-016604 Order number, transducer cable: • Single beam/normal power transducer on page 64 GPT connection: Simrad 200-35 • Single beam, 200 kHz Type and frequency: • 3° Opening angle: • Hydrographic echo sounders Typical applications: •...
Page 157 Simrad transducers Simrad ES38-10 • Split beam, 38 kHz Type and frequency: • 10° Opening angle: • Fish finding echo sounders Typical applications: • KSV-202714 Order number, transducer: • 642-078215 Order number, transducer cable: • ES38–10 transducer on page 70...
Page 158 Simrad ES70 • Shipyard supply Order number, transducer cable: • Deep water, split beam transducer on page 73 GPT connection: Simrad ES70-11 • Split beam, 70 kHz Type and frequency: • 11° Opening angle: • Fish finding and scientific echo sounders Typical applications: •...
Page 159 Simrad transducers • Fish finding and scientific echo sounders Typical applications: • KSV-204580 Order number, transducer: • 642-078215 Order number, transducer cable: • Split beam transducer on page 67 GPT connection: Simrad ES120-7DD • Split beam, 120 khz Type and frequency: •...
Page 160 Simrad ES70 • Split beam, 120 kHz Type and frequency: • 2,5 x 9,5° Opening angle: • Scientific echo sounders Typical applications: • KSV-111154 Order number, transducer: • 642-078215 Order number, transducer cable: • Split beam transducer on page 67...
Page 161 Simrad transducers Simrad ES200-7CD • Split beam, 200 kHz Type and frequency: • 7° Opening angle: • Scientific echo sounders, Towed body Typical applications: • KSV-207134 Order number, transducer: • 642-078215 Order number, transducer cable: • Deep water, split beam transducer on page 73...
Page 162: Telegram Formats
Simrad ES70 Telegram formats This chapter describes the external NMEA and proprietary telegram interfaces supported by the ES70 Fish finding echo sounder. The chapter includes information about the telegram formats used to communicate with external peripherals and other computer systems.
Page 163: About The Nmea Telegram Format
The document can be obtained from http://www.nmea.org. Note In some telegrams received from other Simrad equipments, the $ character is replaced by the @ character. The checksum field may then not be in use. : Start of sentence (Hex: 24).
Page 164: Dbt Depth Below Transducer
• How to set up the Simrad ITI Trawl system interface on page 87 • How to set up the Simrad PI Catch monitoring system interface on page 88 • How to set up the depth output on page 93 DBT Depth below transducer This telegram provides the water depth referenced to the transducer.
Page 165: Gga Global Positioning System Fix Data
Telegram formats = telegram identifier = water depth, in meters, relative to the transducer = offset, in meters, from the transducer = maximum range scale in use GGA Global positioning system fix data This telegram contains time, position and fix related data from a global positioning system (GPS).
Page 166: Hdg Heading, Deviation And Variation
Simrad ES70 = latitude north/south, position in degrees, minutes and hundredths. llll.ll,a Characters (North) or (South) identifies the bearing. = longitude east/west, position in degrees, minutes and hundredths. yyyyy.yy,a Characters (West) or (East) identifies the bearing. = coordinated universal time (UTC) of position.
Page 167: Hdt Heading, True
Telegram formats HDT Heading, true This telegram is used to transfer heading information from a gyro. Format $--HDT,x.x,T*hh<CR><LF> Format description = talker identifier – – = telegram identifier = heading, degrees true x.x,T RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data This telegram contains time, date, position, course and speed data provided by a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver.
Page 168: Vlw Dual Ground/Water Distance
Simrad ES70 Format description = talker identifier – – = telegram identifier = heading, degrees true x.x,T = heading, degrees magnetic x.x,M = speed relative to water, knots, resolution 0.1 x.x,N = speed relative to water, km/hr, resolution 0.1 x.x,K VLW Dual ground/water distance This telegram contains the distance travelled relative to the water and over the ground.
Page 169: Proprietary Telegrams And Formats
Telegram formats Proprietary telegrams and formats The following proprietary Simrad telegrams are supported by the ES70 Fish finding echo sounder. Topics • Simrad EK500 Depth on page 167 • Simrad EM Attitude 1000 on page 168 • Simrad EM Attitude 3000 on page 169 •...
Page 170: Simrad Em Attitude 1000
= athwartships bottom slope in degrees AthwartShips Related topics • How to set up the depth output on page 93 Simrad EM Attitude 1000 This proprietary binary telegram consists of a fixed length Kongsberg EM Attitude 1000 message with 10 bytes.
Page 171: Simrad Em Attitude 3000
Related topics • How to set up the motion sensor interface on page 92 Simrad EM Attitude 3000 This proprietary Kongsberg binary telegram consists of a fixed length 10-bytes message. It is defined as follows: • Byte 1: Sync byte 1 = 00h, or Sensor status = 90h-AFh •...
Page 172: Dbs Depth Of Trawl Below Surface
Related topics • How to set up the Simrad ITI Trawl system interface on page 87 HFB Trawl headrope to footrope and bottom This proprietary Simrad telegram contains the distance from the headrope to the footrope, and from the footrope to the bottom.
Page 173: Psimp.d Pi Sensor Data
M Related topics • How to set up the Simrad ITI Trawl system interface on page 87 PSIMP.D PI Sensor data This proprietary Simrad telegram contains the type and configuration of PS and PI sensors used by the external PI catch monitoring system.
Page 174: Psimdhb Bottom Hardness And Biomass
OR of all characters between, but not including, the "$" and "*" characters Related topics • How to set up the Simrad PI Catch monitoring system interface on page 88 PSIMDHB Bottom hardness and biomass This proprietary Simrad telegram contains the bottom hardness and biomass as calculated by an echo sounder.
Page 175: Sounder/Tss1 Motion Protocol
This proprietary protocol may be the most common interface for Simrad Sounder/TSS1 heave, roll and pitch compensation. When you select this protocol, the number of sensor variables is fixed, and there is no token associated with it. However, baud rate and output rate may be adjusted to fit your needs.
Page 176: Simrad Ats Annotation
Related topics How to set up the motion sensor interface on page 92 • Simrad ATS Annotation This proprietary Simrad telegram contains a text string to be used for annotation purposes. Format $??ATS,tttt<CR><LF> Format description = Talker identifier...
Page 177: Atlas Depth Telegram
Telegram formats Topics • Atlas depth telegram on page 175 Atlas depth telegram This proprietary Atlas telegram contains the current depth from two channels. Format Dyxxxxx.xxm Format description = Channel number; is channel number 1, is channel number 2. = depth in meters xxxxx.xx = meters 343522/A...
Page 178: General Safety Rules
Simrad ES70 APPENDIX A — GENERAL SAFETY RULES The Simrad ES70 Fish finding echo sounder system operates on 230 Vac 50/60 Hz. WARNING This voltage may be lethal! The following safety precautions must be followed at all times during installation and maintenance work: •...
Page 179: Equipment Handling
Transportation Unless otherwise stated in the accompanying documentation, electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical units supplied by Simrad can be transported using all methods approved for delicate equipment; (by road, rail, air or sea). The units are to be transported in accordance with general or specific instructions for the appropriate unit(s), using pallets, transport cases, or carton boxes as appropriate.
Page 180: Storage Prior To Installation Or Use
Simrad ES70 Ensure that all available lifting lugs are used. Ensure the unit remains under control during the operation to avoid damage to the unit, equipment or personnel. Heavy units may be transported using a forklift truck. Special attention must then be paid to the position of the unit’s centre of gravity.
Page 181: Inspection
If any units are damaged, prepare an inspection report stating the condition of the unit and actions taken. Describe the damage and collect photographic evidence if possible. Send the inspection report to Simrad as soon as possible. If the units are not damaged, check the humidity absorbing material. If required, dry or replace the bags, then re-pack the unit(s) according to the packing instructions.
Page 182: Unpacking Electronic And Electromechanical Units
Simrad ES70 Check the carton before opening it to ensure it shows no signs of dropping, immersion in water or other mishandling. If the carton shows signs of such damage, refer to the paragraph covering Inspection on receipt. Place the carton on a stable work bench or on the floor with the top of the carton uppermost.
Page 183: Unpacking Transducers
Appendix B Equipment handling Unpacking transducers Transducers may be supplied mounted to a hull unit (if any), or packed separately. Crates are normally identified by the order number and the serial number. The transducer face must be protected by a rigid, padded cover (e.g. a wooden box lined with foam rubber) all the time it is exposed to the risk of physical damage.
Page 184: Cleaning Cabinets
The mediums to be used will normally be defined in the unit’s maintenance manual. Cables Wipe clean all exposed cables, and check for damage. If a cable shows signs of wear or ageing, contact Simrad for advice. 343522/A...
Page 185: Internal Batteries
Appendix B Equipment handling Internal batteries If the unit contains batteries, these may discharge slowly during storage. If the unit is to be stored for an extended period, disconnect or remove all internal batteries. A suitable piece of insulating material can be placed between the battery and the electrical contacts to prevent electrical discharge.
Page 186: Circuit Board Handling And Packaging
Simrad ES70 Must not be transported or stored in temperatures below -5 degrees Celsius. Other units can normally be stored in temperatures between -30° C and +70° C, refer to the system’s technical specifications for details. Unless otherwise specified, transducers must not be stored in temperatures below -20° C and above +60°...
Page 187: Returning A Circuit Board
Appendix B Equipment handling Unpacking on board the vessel When you are working on board a vessel, an “approved conductive service mat” is often far away. As you still need to unpack circuit boards, make sure that you do it in the instrument room, or at another location where you have a steel deck.
Page 188 Simrad ES70 The service personnel involved must wear a wristband in direct contact with the skin, connected to the service mat. Printed circuit boards must be placed on the conductive service mat during installation, maintenance etc. If, for any reason, it is necessary to move the circuit board from the conductive service mat, it must be placed in an approved antistatic transportation container (e.g.
Page 189: Cbasic Cable Requirements
Appendix C Basic cable requirements APPENDIX C — BASIC CABLE REQUIREMENTS This chapter provides general information related to the installation of system cables. Topics • Cable trays on page 187 • Radio Frequency interference on page 188 • Physical protection on page 188 •...
Page 190: Radio Frequency Interference
Simrad ES70 • To allow for future expansion of the system, all cables should be allocated spare conductor pairs. Also, space within the vessel should be set aside for the installation of extra cables. Radio Frequency interference All cables that are to be permanently installed within 9 m (30 ft) of any source of Radio...
Page 191: Cable Connections
Appendix C Basic cable requirements and designed to ensure a good ground connection. The glands used must be firmly attached to, and in good electrical contact with, a metal structure grounded in accordance with these recommendations. Electrical continuity must be ensured along the entire length of all cable coverings, particularly at joints and splices.
Page 192 333 kHz transducers parallel, 53 Simrad ES333-7CD, 159 remote on/off, 56 38 kHz transducers requirements, 187 Battery GPT Simrad 38/200 Combi D, 151 RS-232 three-wire, 41 cable, 59 Simrad 38/200 Combi serial line adapter, 55 Baudrate W, 151 ship’s ground, 46 NMEA 0183 standard, 85 Simrad 38–7, 150...
Page 193 Index grounding, 188 single beam transducer, Drop keel identification, 189 64–65, 71 installation, 133 physical protection, 188 split beam transducer, 67–68 Dry docking radio frequency Connections transducer location, 16 interference, 188 GPT, 35 Dual beam transducer terminations, 189 requirements, 189 27-26/21, 150 trays, 187 Connector...
Page 194 Simrad ES70 Inside the hull, 132 outline dimensions, 102 Heave Mounting ring, 123, 125, 135 power supply, 47 attitude telegram, 168–169 Streamlined blister, 123, 125 GPT battery Heave roll and pict Export cable, 59 protocol, 173 data, 84 GPT Connection...
Page 195 Index Flush mounting, 128 Marine computer Paint Hull unit, 134 outline dimensions anti-fouling, 144 Inside the hull, 131 drawing, 106 Painting Retractable, 134 Marine Computer transducer face, 143 Steel tank, 128 installation, 24 Parity bit Towed body, 134 Marine computer outline NMEA 0183 standard, 85 Integration, 84 dimensions...
Page 196 Simrad ES70 Propeller PI54, 61 Slave system, 97 noise, 115 sonar, 63 Smooth surface, 118, 122, Proprietary Serial line adapter 127, 129–130, 132, 135 telegram specifications, cable, 55 Sockets 167, 174 SH40 GPT, 35 Protection interface, 90 Sonar against ESD, 185...
Page 197 Technical specifications, 108 Kongsberg EM Attitude Transducer ES120-7, 156 Telegram 3000, 169 Transducer ES120-7C, 156 biomass, 172 Simrad Sounder/TSS1, 173 Transducer ES120-7DD, 157 bottom hardness, 172 Telegram specifications Transducer ES120-7F, 157 Course over ground and NMEA, 160 Transducer ES120-7G, 157...
Page 198 Simrad ES70 Transducer ES38–10, 155 cable gland, 140 Transducer ES38B, 155 external mounting, 120 Transducer ES38DD, 155 Transducer ES70-11, 156 Transducer ES70-7C, 156 Transducer face cleaning, 143 painting, 143 Transducer plug drawing, 107 Transmit synchronisation, 95 Transport protection, 143 Transportation...
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