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- Page 1 Instruction manual Simrad PI SeineSounder Combisensor for depth and height measurements 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 PI SeineSounder Instruction manual This document gives you the necessary information for mounting, charging and maintaining the PI SeineSounder sensor. It also explains how to set up the PI32, PI44 and PI54 catch monitoring systems to receive and display the information provided by the sensor.
- Page 4 Support If you require maintenance on your Simrad product 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 www.simrad.com. On our web site you will also find a list of our dealers and distributors.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Graphical presentation on PI44 and PI54...............24 CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE ........27 PI SeineSounder maintenance ................27 PI SeineSounder charging ..................28 How to use the Simrad PI Charger .................28 Daily operation ................... 29 Indicators ....................31 Automatic configuration................31 How to use the Simrad PI MaxiCharger..............32 Daily operation of the PI MaxiCharger ............ - Page 6 Simrad PI SeineSounder 313700/D...
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Page 7: Introduction
Simrad has provided professional instruments for fish finding for more than sixty years. This user manual describes installation, use and maintenance of the Simrad PI SeineSounder when put to use with the PI catch monitoring systems. Note The Simrad PI32 and the Simrad PI44 and PI54 systems with software version 0.40 will only accept PI SeineSounder sensors... - Page 8 Simrad PI SeineSounder Figure 1 The PI SeineSounder in use on a pelagic trawl From its position on the top of the trawl, the sensor measures the depth from the sea surface The sensor also measures the height above the seabed.
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Page 9: Main Parts Identification
Introduction Main parts identification Observe the illustration below for identification of the main parts of the PI SeineSounder. Figure 3 PI SeineSounder Negative charging and fastening lug Positive charging and fastening lug Communication link Location of sensor lamp Sensor “key” and water switch sensor Echo sounder transducer for trawl Echo sounder transducer for purse seine Depth sensor... -
Page 10: Information On The Sensor Label
Simrad PI SeineSounder Information on the sensor label The sensor label provides the following information. Figure 4 The PI SeineSounder sensor label Channel identification. You must write down the two channels currently used by the sensor to communicate with the PI system. -
Page 11: Installation
Installation INSTALLATION The PI SeineSounder has been developed to be used on both bottom and pelagic trawls and on purse and Danish seiners. It is important that you understand the two different ways of installation. • Trawl: Horizontally behind the headrope •... - Page 12 Ensure that you mount the sensor with the reverse side (D) and the echo sounder transducer (E) pointing towards the bottom! The SIMRAD print on the sensor (C) must point up towards the water surface! REMEMBER: On trawl, use the short key bolt!
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Page 13: Mounting On Purse Seine
Installation Mounting on purse seine Location When you mount the sensor on the gear, choose the location where you wish to monitor depth and height. This is normally below the footrope. In order to secure a stable communication with the vessel, and to measure the height, it is very important that the sensor is allowed to hang freely with the top end pointing towards the surface during shooting and pursing. - Page 14 Simrad PI SeineSounder Figure 6 Installation on a purse seine Two chains. One end of each chain is mounted on a common snap hook, while the other end of each chain is secured to one of the sensor’s lower lugs using a sturdy quick link.
- Page 15 Installation Installation on a tuna purse The sensor must not be attached to the footrope wire, but to the footrope chain. Use a safety wire in addition in case the sensor is ripped off the net. Figure 7 Installation on a tuna purse 313700/D...
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Page 16: Configuration
Simrad PI SeineSounder CONFIGURATION In order to allow the information from the PI SeineSounder sensor to be accepted and understood by the PI catch monitoring system, the PI receiver must be set up correctly. This means that you must tell the receiver that the sensor exists by entering the sensor type, communication channels and update rate. -
Page 17: Configuration Of The Pi32
Configuration Configuration of the PI32 This procedure explains how to set up the PI32 catch monitoring system to access the information provided by the PI SeineSounder sensor. For more detailed information about the PI32 settings and parameters, refer to the PI32 Operator manual. The PI32 will only accept PI SeineSounder sensors set up for maximum 300 meters depth. -
Page 18: Configuration Of The Pi44 And Pi54 (Sw 0.40)
Simrad PI SeineSounder Note If you have an older software version on your PI32, you must select sensor type “Spread” even though you are going to read depth information from the PI SeineSounder sensor. Set the communication to its correct value. - Page 19 Configuration Figure 9 PI SeineSounder setup example, PI44/PI54 SW 0.40 This example shows how the PI44 (or PI54) running MMI software version 0.40 is set up to receive information from a PI SeineSounder sensor. Standard communication channels and update rates are used. How to access the Setup menu Press the button to open the main menu.
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Page 20: Configuration Of The Pi44 And Pi54 (Sw 0.47)
Simrad PI SeineSounder How to set up height readings Choose an available sensor; 1 to 6. Define the sensor type (by default None) to Single. to the correct update rate. Update to the chosen sensor type Height. Measure Set the communication to its correct value. - Page 21 Configuration Figure 10 PI SeineSounder setup example, PI44/PI54 SW 0.47 (or later) This example shows how the PI44 (or PI54) running MMI software version 0.47 or later is set up to receive information from a PI SeineSounder sensor. Standard communication channels and update rates are used.
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Page 22: About Sensor Configuration
Simrad PI SeineSounder About sensor configuration All sensors are provided from Simrad with predefined communication channels and update rates. Default communication channels and update rates See the table below for the initial values for the communication channels and update rates for the various sensors. -
Page 23: Changing The Update Rate
• A high update rate will give you frequent information updates, but the battery will run out faster. All sensors are provided from Simrad with a default update rate setting. In some cases you may find that this update rate does not suit your operational needs. -
Page 24: Display Presentations
Simrad PI SeineSounder DISPLAY PRESENTATIONS The information provided by the PI SeineSounder sensor is shown on the PI catch monitoring system’s colour display. Two presentations are available: • Numerical presentation • Graphical presentation with or without echogram Numerical presentation The numerical presentation of the PI SeineSounder data is automatically shown in the relevant display modes. -
Page 25: Graphical Presentation On Pi32
Display presentations and the variation in meters per minute. You can also see the depth and height changes as a function of time in a graphical presentation. When the readings are stable, the digits are shown in black colour. If the contact is lost, the characters *** are shown in grey. If the height is out of range, the display shows: ???. -
Page 26: Graphical Presentation On Pi44 And Pi54
Simrad PI SeineSounder Use the parameter to switch the requested Marker line marker line(s) On. Enter the requested values for the marker line Marker line thickness Marker line delay • : Use this parameter to control the Marker line thickness thickness (in pixels) of the marker line(s). - Page 27 Display presentations Figure 13 Graphical presentation on PI44/PI54 The purpose of the depth- and height markers on the graphical presentation is to keep an eye on how deep and how high above the seabed the gear is situated. The height sensor in the PI SeineSounder measures the distance from the seabed and up to the sensor, while the depth sensor measures the distance from the sea surface and down.
- Page 28 Simrad PI SeineSounder • Use this parameter to control the thickness (in pixels) of the marker line(s). For every marker line, set to On. Show If you wish to see the marker lines in the expanded views (bottom expansion, zoom and phased range), set Sensor to On.
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Page 29: Charging And Maintenance
Insert the screw, mount firmly, but not too hard. Use maximum torque 1.5 NM A pack with ten screws and a tube of can be Aqua Shield ordered from Simrad as a spare parts kit. is manufactured by D.A.Stuart, Warrenville, Aqua Shield Illinois, USA. Visit www.d-a-stuart.com. -
Page 30: Pi Seinesounder Charging
The PI SeineSounder sensor must be charged between operation. The battery lifetime depends on the update rate you have chosen. Note To charge the PI SeineSounder sensor, use the Simrad PI Charger or the Simrad PI MaxiCharger. Table 2 Battery lifetime for the PI SeineSounder sensor... -
Page 31: Daily Operation
Charging and maintenance Figure 14 The PI Charger set up to charge a PI sensor Even though the PI Charger is designed for fast charging of the PI sensors, it can also charge the PS sensors, but only at normal charge rate. - Page 32 Do not charge sensors in temperatures above +50°C or below 0°C! WARNING Charging a sensor at sub zero temperature might develop explosive gases representing a potential danger. Simrad assumes no liability for improper charging, or the use of other chargers than those approved by us. 313700/D...
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Page 33: Indicators
Charging and maintenance Indicators +12 to 32 Vdc connected “Fuel meter”, the number of LEDs illuminated shows the current charging status. A complete charging cycle is indicated with all “full” battery. Charging is indicated as follows: • : Fast charging in progress Fast flashing •... -
Page 34: How To Use The Simrad Pi Maxicharger
Simrad PI SeineSounder How to use the Simrad PI MaxiCharger The Simrad PI MaxiCharger is a plain battery charger to be used with large PI sensors. These are: • PI Spread • PI Height • PI SeineSounder • PI Spread/Depth •... -
Page 35: Pi Maxicharger Indicators
Charging and maintenance Ensure that mounting materials do not short circuit the charging lugs. • This may be ropes, wires, chains or other items that obstruct or short circuit the electrical connections. Attach the charging clamps to the sensor as follows: •... - Page 36 Simrad PI SeineSounder trawl, 9 Applications, 5 Numerical presentation, 22 Bolt LONG for purse seine, 5 SHORT for trawl, 5 PI Charger use, 28 PI MaxiCharger Charging, 27–28 use, 32 Communication PI32 channel configuration, 15 default values, 20 PI44 why change?, 20...
- Page 37 Index 313700/D...
- Page 40 ISBN-10: 82-8066-091-7 ISBN-13: 978-82-8066-091-6 © 2008 Kongsberg Maritime AS...
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