Page 1 Reference manual Simrad PI50 Catch monitoring system 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 The purpose of this reference manual is to provide the descriptions, procedures and detailed parameter explanations required to allow for safe and efficient use of the Simrad PI50 Catch monitoring system, as well as a thorough understanding of the system parameters and adjustments.
Page 4 Document history Document: 328458 / ISBN-13: 978-82-8066-120-3 / Rev.A Rev.A 01.03.2010 First release with SW version 1.0.0. Copyright ©2010 Kongsberg Maritime AS The information contained in this document remains the sole property of Kongsberg Maritime AS. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, and the information contained within it is not to be communicated to a third party, without the prior written consent of Kongsberg Maritime AS.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Reference manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............9 SIMRAD PI50 ..............11 Important ........................ 11 System description ....................12 System diagram ......................13 System units ......................14 Colour display .................... 14 Processor Unit .................... 14 Receiver Unit ..................... 16 Hydrophones ....................17 Catch monitoring sensors ................
Page 6 Simrad PI50 PI Catch sensor view................... 41 PI Depth sensor view .................. 42 PI Height sensor view ................. 43 PI Spread sensor view ................. 44 PI Temperature sensor view................. 45 PI Temperature/Depth sensor view............... 46 PI Geometry sensor view................47 PI Height/Depth sensor view ...............
Page 7 How to remove the PI50 software .............. 106 External interfaces ....................107 How to set up the PI sensor data output ............107 How to set up the Simrad ITI Trawl system input........108 How to set up the Simrad echo sounder input..........110 328458/A...
Page 8 Simrad PI50 How to set up the navigation system input ...........111 THE MENU SYSTEM ............113 About menus and buttons ..................113 Button types......................114 Main menu......................116 Operation menu ....................117 Display menu......................118 Setup menu ......................119 FUNCTIONS AND DIALOGS ........... 120 Main menu;...
Page 9 PI Configurator ..................192 Charging procedures.....................193 Battery handling ..................193 How to use the Simrad PI Charger ............. 194 How to use the Simrad PI MaxiCharger............196 How to use the Simrad PI MiniCharger ............197 How to use the Simrad PS Charger............. 198 TELEGRAM FORMATS ............
Page 10 Simrad PI50 GGA Global positioning system fix data............. 205 HDG Heading, deviation and variation............205 HDM Heading, magnetic................206 HDT Heading, true ................... 206 RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data ........206 VHW Water speed and heading ..............207 VTG Course over ground & ground speed ..........207 VLW Dual ground/water distance ..............
Page 11: About This Manual
Installed on your Simrad PI50 you will find a comprehensive on-line help system. You may not find it in your language, but everything you can read in the Simrad PI50 Reference manual can also be found in the context sensitive on-line help.
Page 12 Simrad PI50 References The following user manuals have been provided for the Simrad PI50. English manuals are provided with the PI50 when it is shipped. Manuals in other languages may be downloaded from http://www.simrad.com. • Simrad PI50 Operator Manual, English [328457 / ISBN 978-82-8066-121-2] •...
Page 13: Simrad Pi50
Simrad PI50 Simrad PI50 Study this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Simrad PI50. Topics • Important on page 11 • System description on page 12 • System diagram on page 13 • System units on page 14 Important As with all other advanced instruments, there are a few important things that you must be aware of.
Page 14: System Description
The hydrophone is mounted under the vessel’s hull. The system further comprises a number of small and robust sensors measuring the conditions on your fishing gear. The Simrad PI50 Catch monitoring system can receive information from six sensors simultaneously. The sensors are powered by built-in rechargeable batteries. They are housed in titanium casings, and designed using advanced shock absorbing materials.
Page 15: System Diagram
Simrad PI50 System diagram Figure 1 System A basic system diagram is provided. Interface capabilities diagram and power cables are not shown. Display Unit Processor Unit Receiver Unit Power Supply Hydrophone Catch Monitoring Sensors 328458/A...
Page 16: System Units
Note The PI50 Marine Computer will be very warm during operation. Any commercial computer can also be used with the Simrad system provided that the computer meets the basic minimum specifications. Minimum computer requirements Observe the following minimum computer requirements.
Page 17 The PI50 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 PI50 software.
Page 18: Receiver Unit
Simrad PI50 Receiver Unit The Simrad PI50 Catch monitoring system uses a custom built receiver. Figure 3 PI50 Receiver Unit The PI50 receiver Unit is housed in a small cabinet. All necessary input and output sockets easily available. The unit is powered by a small external power supply.
Page 19: Hydrophones
Simrad PI50 Hydrophones Two hull mounted hydrophones are available, one for purse seining operations, and one for trawl operations. You can install both, and then select active hydrophone by means of a selector box on the bulkhead. Purse seine hydrophone...
Page 20: Catch Monitoring Sensors
Sensor configuration on page 190 • Charging procedures on page 193 Support information If you need additional technical support for your Simrad PI50 you must contact your local dealer, or one of our support departments. Norway (Main office) • : Strandpromenaden 50, 3190 Horten, Norway Address •...
Page 21 Simrad PI50 Spain • : Poligono Partida Torres 38, 03570 Villajoyosa, Spain Address • : +34 966 810 149 Telephone • : +34 966 852 304 Telefax • simrad.spain@simrad.com E-mail address • http://www.simrad.es Website • : 19210 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA Address •...
Page 22: Getting Started
Title Bar on page 28 • The menu system on page 30 Power On/Off procedures Observe these procedures to switch the Simrad PI50 on and off. Power on Power up the Receiver Unit. Power up the PI50 computer and the display.
Page 23: Power Off
Getting started Power off Note You must never switch off the PI50 only by means of the on/off switch on the computer. This may damage the software or the interface parameters for external devices. You must ALWAYS use this procedure. Click the button on the in the top right corner of the PI50 presentation.
Page 24: Sensor Presentations
Simrad PI50 Sensor presentations The PI50 can be used with several different sensors, but only six sensors simultaneously. Figure 7 Sensor presentation example with sensor When sensors are selected, views and trend views shown the presentation of these are made automatically.
Page 25: Starting Normal Operation
Getting started Starting normal operation Once you have powered up the complete PI50 system, you are ready to start the actual operation. When started up, the PI50 will automatically apply its previous setup parameters. If these parameters are acceptable you do not need to carry out the remaining procedures in this section.
Page 26: How To Select And Set Up The Sensors
User Settings → User Settings on page 121 In the dialog, click one of the factory settings in the top text field: User Settings • Simrad Factory Default • Simrad Purse Setup • Simrad Trawl Setup Click the , then click...
Page 27 Getting started Note The order of the sensors in this list is also reflected to the order of the sensor view rectangles → How to control the order of the sensor views on page 70 Click once a sensor type to select it. Click one of the [▲] or [▼] buttons to move the sensor up or down on the list in field.
Page 28 Simrad PI50 → PI Configurator on page 192 Choose Sensor Value Name • : By default, the is the same as the Sensor Value Name Sensor Value Name sensor name listed in the list. If you have a keyboard Available Sensors connected to the PI50 computer, you can click in the field, and enter another name.
Page 29: How To Save The Current User Settings
Getting started If you have several sensor configurations dedicated for different gears or different tasks, we strongly recommend that you save these for future use. → How to save the current user settings on page 67 → User Settings on page 121 How to save the current user settings If you have several user with favourite configurations, work with different gears, or with different transducers, depth or bottom conditions, we recommend that you save the...
Page 30: Title Bar
Simrad PI50 The software provided for calibration assumes that the sensor is lowered to 1 meter deep. If you need to lower it even deeper, you will need to add this additional depth to the value when you select and set up the sensor in the dialog.
Page 31 Getting started Figure 8 Title Bar Title Bar elements • : This element identifies the manufacturer and the product. Brand and product name → Logo and product name on page 35 • : These buttons are used to control basic operational functions. Operation →...
Page 32: The Menu System
Simrad PI50 The menu system This section provides a short introduction to the menu system, and explains the basic use of the PI50 menu buttons. For more information about the menu system, see the dedicated chapter. → The menu system on page 113...
Page 33 Getting started How to select a numerical parameter using the +/- buttons Move the cursor to either side of the button, and observe that the background colour changes. Click on the left side of the button to decrease the numerical value. Click on the right side of the button to increase the numerical value.
Page 34 Simrad PI50 How to select a parameter using a sub-menu Click the middle section of the button to open a sub-menu, then click the requested parameter value. The chosen value is applied, and the sub-menu is automatically closed. Whenever applicable, you can also access the sub-menu by clicking the left and right side of the button, but this method will not show you the menu choices.
Page 35: Display Views
Display views Display views The display views provided by the Simrad PI50 is based on an award winning design. The menu system, presentation of data in the operational modes, and the user interface elements have been created in close cooperation with designers and users.
Page 36 Simrad PI50 Trend views Each sensor presentation can be expanded into a trend view to show the historic development of the information provided by the sensor. Each trend view comprises a graph. These are placed on the left side of the screen, on top of each other, in the order you open them.
Page 37: Title Bar
→ Function buttons on page 37 Logo and product name The Simrad logo and the product name (PI50) is shown. Double-click the Simrad logo to reduce the size of the PI50 presentation. Double-click one more time to restore the original size. Operation buttons...
Page 38: Navigational Information
Simrad PI50 Screen capture button Click this button once to create a screen capture of the current echogram presentation. To view the recorded image, click on the Screen Capture Taskbar to open the image browser. → Screen captures on page 64...
Page 39: Function Buttons
Display views Water temperature Provided that a temperature sensor is connected to the PI50, this field on will display the water temperature. Title Bar Note This functionality is not implemented in SW version 1.0.0. Depth Provided that an external echo sounder is connected to the PI50 to provide the information, the current bottom depth can be shown.
Page 40: Menu System
Simrad PI50 Menu system The PI50 menu is located at the right side of the display. A detailed breakdown of the commands and parameters available from the menu system is given in the Menu system chapter. → The menu system on page 113...
Page 41: Sensor Views
Display views Sensor views Each sensor providing information to the PI50 system uses a dedicated rectangle – a – to display this information. Sensor view These rectangles are dynamic. This means that you can change their size. The text font and the amount of information in the rectangle will change as the rectangle is made larger or smaller.
Page 42: Pi Bottom Contact Sensor View
Simrad PI50 PI Bottom Contact sensor view : The identifier is the parameter, the Sensor colour code, identifier and name Label ID sensor name is the parameter. You can control these parameters Sensor Value Name in the dialog. Select Sensors The colour code is issued automatically by the PI50 system.
Page 43: Pi Catch Sensor View
Display views PI Catch sensor view : The identifier is the parameter, the Sensor colour code, identifier and name Label ID sensor name is the parameter. You can control these parameters Sensor Value Name in the dialog. Select Sensors The colour code is issued automatically by the PI50 system. The same colour is used in the and in the Trend view...
Page 44: Pi Depth Sensor View
Simrad PI50 PI Depth sensor view Figure 13 PI Depth numerical presentation, example : The identifier is the parameter, the Sensor colour code, identifier and name Label ID sensor name is the parameter. You can control these parameters Sensor Value Name in the dialog.
Page 45: Pi Height Sensor View
Display views PI Height sensor view : The identifier is the parameter, the Sensor colour code, identifier and name Label ID sensor name is the parameter. You can control these parameters Sensor Value Name in the dialog. Select Sensors The colour code is issued automatically by the PI50 system. The same colour is used in the and in the Trend view...
Page 46: Pi Spread Sensor View
Simrad PI50 PI Spread sensor view : The identifier is the parameter, the Sensor colour code, identifier and name Label ID sensor name is the parameter. You can control these parameters Sensor Value Name in the dialog. Select Sensors The colour code is issued automatically by the PI50 system. The same colour is...
Page 47: Pi Temperature Sensor View
Display views PI Temperature sensor view : The identifier is the parameter, the Sensor colour code, identifier and name Label ID sensor name is the parameter. You can control these parameters Sensor Value Name in the dialog. Select Sensors The colour code is issued automatically by the PI50 system. The same colour is used in the and in the Trend view...
Page 48: Pi Temperature/Depth Sensor View
Simrad PI50 PI Temperature/Depth sensor view Note This is a “dual” sensor. It will seize two communication channels on the PI50. : The identifier is the parameter, the Sensor colour code, identifier and name Label ID sensor name is the parameter.
Page 49: Pi Geometry Sensor View
Display views : This digit shows temperature changes recorded by the sensor. Temperature changes The value is shown in units per minute. The direction of the temperature change is shown with the blue triangle. If the sensor does not detect any temperature changes, the arrow is removed.
Page 50 Simrad PI50 ends. If these distances are not identical the trawl (or danish seine) is skewed and unbalanced. • Left icon: The wire on the port trawl door is longer than the wire on the starboard door. The length difference is shown on the right side of the icon.
Page 51: Pi Height/Depth Sensor View
Display views PI Height/Depth sensor view Note This is a “dual” sensor. It will seize two communication channels on the PI50. The PI Height/Depth sensor presentation comprises one and one Height view Depth together. view : The identifier is the parameter, the Sensor colour code, identifier and name Label ID...
Page 52: Pi Spread/Depth Sensor View
Simrad PI50 : The green icon flashes every time a Pulse lamp and Trend view icons Pulse lamp signal is received from the corresponding sensor. The icon opens (and Trend view closes) the for the corresponding sensor. Trend view : This the current depth measured by the sensor. The current Current depth measurement unit is shown, as well as a blue triangle.
Page 53 Display views : The identifier is the parameter, the Sensor colour code, identifier and name Label ID sensor name is the parameter. You can control these parameters Sensor Value Name in the dialog. Select Sensors The colour code is issued automatically by the PI50 system. The same colour is used in the and in the Trend view...
Page 54: Pi Twin Spread Sensor View
Simrad PI50 PI Twin Spread sensor view Note This is a “dual” sensor. It will seize two communication channels on the PI50. : The identifier is the parameter, the Sensor colour code, identifier and name Label ID sensor name is the parameter.
Page 55 Display views : The green icon flashes every time a Pulse lamp and Trend view icons Pulse lamp signal is received from the corresponding sensor. The icon opens (and Trend view closes) the for the corresponding sensor. Trend view : This the current distance between the port trawl door and the centre Port spread clump as measured by the sensor.
Page 56: Pi Seinesounder Sensor View
Simrad PI50 PI SeineSounder sensor view The PI SeineSounder sensor view is shown below. Note This is a “dual” sensor. It will seize two communication channels on the PI50. The PI SeineSounder sensor is regarded – and must be set up – as a PI Height/Depth sensor.
Page 57: Pi Remote/Depth Sensor View
Display views PI Remote/Depth sensor view The PI Remote/Depth sensor is regarded – and must be set up – as a PI Depth sensor. The second function (Remote) provided by this sensor does not involve a dedicated presentation. Related topics •...
Page 58: Vertical Geometry View
Simrad PI50 Vertical geometry view The vertical geometry view is created if you have one Depth sensor on each trawl door. The PI50 will then calculate the difference. Note This is not a dedicated sensor, but a presentation generated by the PI50 based on information from other sensors.
Page 59: Trend Views
Display views Trend views is opened by clicking the icon in the top right corner of the Trend view Sensor view rectangle. The view comprises a graph. The graph displays the historic development of the information provided by the sensor. Once opened, the graph is placed on the left side of the screen.
Page 60: Pi Depth Trend View
Simrad PI50 • The history curve has the same colour as used to identify the sensor in the Sensor . The label at the right end of the curve identifies the sensor’s and the view Label ID type of sensor.
Page 61: Pi Height Trend View
Display views PI Height trend view Figure 17 PI Height trend view The PI Height trend view shows the height values recorded by the sensor. • The vertical scale is defined by the settings made with the Range Start buttons on the menu Range Main...
Page 62: Pi Temperature Trend View
Simrad PI50 • The history curve has the same colour as used to identify the sensor in the Sensor . The label at the right end of the curve identifies the sensor’s and the view Label ID type of sensor.
Page 63: Pi Geometry Trend View
Display views • PI Temperature/Depth trend view on page 60 • How to set up the PI Temperature/Depth sensor on page 83 • PI Temperature/Depth purpose and application on page 181 PI Geometry trend view Figure 20 PI Geometry trend views The PI Geometry provides two trend views that can be opened individually.
Page 64: Pi Height/Depth Trend View
Simrad PI50 PI Height/Depth trend view The PI Height/Depth provides two separate trend views, one for height and one for depth. For information, see: • PI Height trend view on page 59 • PI Depth trend view on page 58 Related topics •...
Page 65: Pi Seinesounder Trend View
Display views • The history curves use the same two colours that are used to identify the starboard and port measurement. The labels at the right end of the curve identify the sensor’s and the type of sensor. Label ID Related topics •...
Page 66: Screen Captures
Simrad PI50 Screen captures The PI50 provides a built-in screen capture function. To save an echogram, click the button on the Screen Capture Title Bar To access the images, click on the menu. This will open a file Screen Captures...
Page 67: Operational Procedures
Operational procedures Operational procedures Menu navigation employed by PI50 Catch monitoring is similar to the other Simrad applications which follow the new user interface standards developed by Simrad. The main menu is located at the right side of the screen, and by means of dedicated icons at the bottom of the main menu, you can open the relevant sub-menus or dialogs.
Page 68: Power On/Off Procedures
Simrad PI50 Power On/Off procedures Topics • Power on on page 66 • Power off on page 66 Power on Power up the Receiver Unit. Power up the PI50 computer and the display. If necessary, double-click the PI50 icon on the desktop to start the program.
Page 69: User Settings
User Settings → User Settings on page 121 In the dialog, click one of the factory settings in the top text field: User Settings • Simrad Factory Default • Simrad Purse Setup • Simrad Trawl Setup Click the , then click...
Page 70: How To Use Previously Saved Settings
Simrad PI50 To choose a different name: • If you have a keyboard connected to the PI50 computer, you can click in the text field, remove the suggestion, and enter any name. • If a keyboard is not connected, click the...
Page 71: User Preferences
Operational procedures User preferences Topics • How to select menu language on page 69 • How to choose colour presentation theme (palette) on page 69 • How to choose screen brightness on page 70 • How to select measurement units on page 70 •...
Page 72: How To Choose Screen Brightness
Simrad PI50 → Palette on page 131 Click the palette you wish to use. The changes are made immediately. How to choose screen brightness When the bridge is dark, the light emitted by the PI50 display can affect your night vision.
Page 73 Operational procedures → Select Sensors on page 142 Click the icon under the menu to open the sub-menu. Setup Main Setup → Setup menu on page 119 Click the button to open the dialog. Select Sensors Select Sensors → Select Sensors on page 142 Observe the list.
Page 74: How To Select And Set Up The Sensors
Simrad PI50 How to select and set up the sensors Topics • Generic procedure on page 72 • How to set up the PI Bottom Contact sensor on page 75 • How to set up the PI Catch sensor on page 76 •...
Page 75 Operational procedures The PI50 system will keep track of the quantity of sensors you are adding to the list. If you try to add too many sensors, a message will let you know. Selected Sensors If you need to delete a sensor from the list, click on it, and then Selected Sensors click the [◄] button.
Page 76 Simrad PI50 Note parameter is vital. The update rate you choose here must Update Rate comply to the update rate programmed into the sensor. If these do not match, the communication will not work. The default update rates for the various sensors are listed in chapter PI50 Sensors.
Page 77: How To Set Up The Pi Bottom Contact Sensor
Operational procedures The offset value for the depth sensors are determined during calibration. → How to calibrate the depth sensors on page 27 → Calibration on page 149 The offset value for the spread sensor must be entered manually based on your knowledge about the physical locations of the sensors and the properties of the gear.
Page 78: How To Set Up The Pi Catch Sensor
Simrad PI50 → How to control the order of the sensor views on page 70 In the field, choose: Sensor Configuration Label ID Label Name Update Rate Sensor Value Name The name you enter here is shown in the Sensor view.
Page 79: How To Set Up The Pi Depth Sensor
Operational procedures Click once on the Catch sensor in the list, then click the [►] button to copy the sensor to the list. Selected Sensors Observe that an error message appears if you try to add too many sensors to the field.
Page 80 Simrad PI50 Click the icon under the menu to open the sub-menu. Setup Main Setup → Setup menu on page 119 Click the button to open the dialog. Select Sensors Select Sensors → Select Sensors on page 142 Observe the field on the upper left side of the dialog.
Page 81: How To Set Up The Pi Height Sensor
Operational procedures Note It is very important that the parameters defined Channel number Update Rate for each sensor in the dialog matches the corresponding parameters Select Sensors programmed into the sensor. If these vital parameters do not match, you will not receive information from the sensor.
Page 82: How To Set Up The Pi Spread Sensor
Simrad PI50 Click one of the [▲] or [▼] buttons to move the sensor up or down on the list in field. Selected Sensors The order in this list also controls the order in which the sensors are presented in the...
Page 83 Operational procedures → Setup menu on page 119 Click the button to open the dialog. Select Sensors Select Sensors → Select Sensors on page 142 Observe the field on the upper left side of the dialog. It lists all Available Sensors the sensor types supported by the PI50.
Page 84: How To Set Up The Pi Temperature Sensor
Simrad PI50 Click the button, and observe that additional choices Advanced Sensor Configuration are added to the field. Sensor Configuration 10 Connect the Spread sensor with port and/or starboard Depth sensor. This will allow you to set up the system to measure vertical geometry. Refer to the dedicated procedure.
Page 85: How To Set Up The Pi Temperature/Depth Sensor
Operational procedures In the field, choose: Sensor Configuration Label ID Label Name Update Rate Sensor Value Name The name you enter here is shown in the Sensor view. → PI Temperature sensor view on page 45 Channel Number Note It is very important that the parameters defined Channel number Update Rate...
Page 86 Simrad PI50 Three Depth versions are available. These are set up for maximum depth 300 m, 600 m or 1000 m. The depth range is fixed by the factory, and can not be changed in the PI Configurator utility. Observe that an error message appears if you try to add too many sensors to the field.
Page 87: How To Set Up The Pi Geometry Sensor
Operational procedures How to set up the PI Geometry sensor Click the icon under the menu to open the sub-menu. Setup Main Setup → Setup menu on page 119 Click the button to open the dialog. Select Sensors Select Sensors →...
Page 88: How To Set Up The Pi Height/Depth Sensor
Simrad PI50 → How to control the order of the sensor views on page 70 In the field, choose: Sensor Configuration Label ID Label Name Update Rate for each of the two sensors Sensor Value Name for each of the two measurements, for example “port”...
Page 89 Operational procedures Observe the field on the upper left side of the dialog. It lists all Available Sensors the sensor types supported by the PI50. Click once on the Height/Depth sensor in the list, then click the [►] button to copy the sensor to the list.
Page 90: How To Set Up The Pi Spread/Depth Sensor
Simrad PI50 Related topics • PI Height/Depth sensor view on page 49 • PI Height/Depth trend view on page 62 • How to set up the PI Height/Depth sensor on page 86 • PI Height/Depth purpose and application on page 184...
Page 91: How To Set Up The Pi Twin Spread Sensor
Operational procedures Label ID Label Name Update Rate for each of the two sensors Sensor Value Name for each of the two sensors These names you enter are shown in the Sensor views. → PI Spread/Depth sensor view on page 50 Channel Number Offset for the depth sensor The offset for the sensor is calculated automatically by means of the calibration...
Page 92 Simrad PI50 → Setup menu on page 119 Click the button to open the dialog. Select Sensors Select Sensors → Select Sensors on page 142 Observe the field on the upper left side of the dialog. It lists all Available Sensors the sensor types supported by the PI50.
Page 93: How To Set Up The Pi Seinesounder Sensor
Operational procedures Note It is very important that the parameters defined Channel number Update Rate for each sensor in the dialog matches the corresponding parameters Select Sensors programmed into the sensor. If these vital parameters do not match, you will not receive information from the sensor.
Page 94: How To Set Up The Pi Rip Sensor
Simrad PI50 How to set up the PI Rip sensor Note The PI Rip sensor is set up as a PI Catch sensor. → How to set up the PI Catch sensor on page 76 Related topics • PI Rip sensor view on page 55 •...
Page 95: Sensor Procedures
Operational procedures Sensor procedures Topics • How to calibrate the depth sensors on page 93 • How to reset the sensor counter on page 94 • How to smooth out the bottom and catch readings on page 94 • How to smooth out the data reception on page 95 •...
Page 96: How To Reset The Sensor Counter
Simrad PI50 → Calibration on page 149 In the dialog, click Calibration Start Calibration Wait for the PI50 system to do the calibration. Read a book, or call your mother. When the dialog closes, the calibration has finished. Click Calibration Close close the dialog.
Page 97: How To Smooth Out The Data Reception
Operational procedures → Receiver on page 150 Change the status of the Catch/Bottom Filter Click to save the current settings and close the dialog. How to smooth out the data reception can be used if you have problems with the reception. It will average Sensor Filter the data received from the sensors.
Page 98: How To Set Up Spread And Depth Sensors To Measure Vertical Geometry
Simrad PI50 Stable data reading Figure 22 Spikes Spike caused by reflections, time-lag, reverberation or interference is available both on the menu and in the dialog. Multipath Filter Operation Receiver → Multipath Filter on page 128 → Receiver on page 150...
Page 99 Operational procedures Figure 23 Vertical geometry measurements Provided that the sensors are mounted on the trawl doors, the vertical geometry measurements can be made using any of the following sensors: • PI Depth • PI Height/Depth • PI Spread/Depth • PI Remote/Depth •...
Page 100: How To Set Up Depth And Height Sensors To Measure Total Water Depth
Simrad PI50 How to set up depth and height sensors to measure total water depth If you have both a depth sensor and a height sensor mounted on the gear, you can make the PI50 calculate the total depth. The system will then read each of the two sensor values, add one to the other, and show you the sum.
Page 101: Receiver Settings
Operational procedures Receiver settings Topics • How to adjust the receiver sensitivity on page 99 • How to fight interference on page 100 How to adjust the receiver sensitivity The parameter used to adjust the receiver sensitivity is the . It is Detection Threshold (DT) adjusted in the dialog.
Page 102: How To Fight Interference
Simrad PI50 Click to save the current settings and close the dialog. How to fight interference Interference is normally identified in the sensor views by readings “jumping” up and down, and deviating from their expected values. Some times you may even be provided with steady readings that are obviously wrong.
Page 103: Alarms And Messages
Operational procedures Alarms and messages Topics • How to read and acknowledge alarms and messages on page 101 • How to set up sensor alarms on page 101 • How to access the log files on page 102 How to read and acknowledge alarms and messages Messages could be related to any type of hardware or software error, and even events related to operational conditions.
Page 104: How To Access The Log Files
If you experience abnormal behaviour, and wish to consult your dealer and/or Simrad, these logging files are very useful. The following procedure explains how to access these files.
Page 105 Operational procedures Whenever possible, send the files to your dealer. Close the folder. 328458/A...
Page 106: Software Procedures
Simrad PI50 Software procedures If the PI50 system is provided with a computer, it is delivered with all necessary software installed, configured and tested. If you use your own computer, you must do this yourself. Software upgrades are useful if your PI50 fails, and you suspect a software error. An upgrade is also required whenever the PI50 software is modified.
Page 107: How To Obtain The Pi50 License
Operational procedures How to obtain the PI50 license The PI50 requires a valid license to operate. Without a license you will not be able to communicate with the Receiver Unit. Note If you replace your computer, or if you replace major components inside your computer, you will need a new license code.
Page 108: How To Remove The Pi50 Software
Simrad PI50 Unless you have made any hardware changes on your computer, the existing software license will be used. How to remove the PI50 software Observe the operating system’s functionality for software removal. 328458/A...
Page 109: External Interfaces
Topics • How to set up the PI sensor data output on page 107 How to set up the Simrad ITI Trawl system input on page 108 • • How to set up the Simrad echo sounder input on page 110 •...
Page 110: How To Set Up The Simrad Iti Trawl System Input
17 If the data flow is operational, close all dialogs. How to set up the Simrad ITI Trawl system input Communication with the Simrad ITI (Integrated Trawl Instrumentation) is based on NMEA and proprietary telegrams. Supported telegram formats •...
Page 111 Operational procedures On the ITI transceiver, use connector . Connect the receive signal on pin Serial A 2, the transmit signal on pin 3, and on pin 5. ground Ensure that the length of the cable does not exceed approximately 50 meters. If a longer cable is required, you may need to use buffer amplifiers on the serial line.
Page 112: How To Set Up The Simrad Echo Sounder Input
Simrad PI50 How to set up the Simrad echo sounder input Communication with the Simrad ES Family echo sounder systems is based on NMEA and proprietary telegrams. Depth information is also accepted from other echo sounders, provided that one of the listed datagram formats are used.
Page 113: How To Set Up The Navigation System Input
Operational procedures → Serial Port Setup on page 166 In the dialog, enter the relevant parameters to set up the port. Serial Port Setup → Standard NMEA 0183 communication parameters on page 202 Click to save the current settings and close the dialog. 10 In the dialog, click on the chosen port to select it, then click the I/O Setup...
Page 114 Simrad PI50 Ensure that the length of the cable does not exceed approximately 50 meters. If a longer cable is required, you may need to use buffer amplifiers on the serial line. Setup procedure Click the icon under the menu to open the sub-menu.
Page 115: The Menu System
The menu system The menu system Menu navigation employed by PI50 Catch monitoring system is similar to the other Kongsberg Maritime applications which follow the new user interface standards developed by Kongsberg Maritime. The main menu is by default located at the right side of the screen.
Page 116: Button Types
Simrad PI50 Sub-menu icons (from left) • menu Operation • menu Display • menu Setup Button types Each menu contains several command buttons. Each button shows the function of the button, some of them also displays the current parameter setting. The majority of the buttons in each menu field have these functions: •...
Page 117 The menu system How to select a numerical parameter by means of the scroll wheel Place the cursor on the middle of the button. Spin the scroll wheel in either direction to increase or decrease the parameter value. Release the scroll wheel when the requested value is shown. How to select a numerical parameter using the keyboard Click the middle section of the button to open a text field.
Page 118: Main Menu
Simrad PI50 Main menu The following functions and parameters are available from the menu. Main • dialog allows you to save the User Settings current user settings (parameter selections), and to retrieve previously saved factory or user settings. → User Settings on page 121 •...
Page 119: Operation Menu
The menu system Operation menu The following functions and parameters are available from the menu. Operation • can be used if you have problems Sensor Filter with the reception. It will average the data received from the sensors. → Sensor Filter on page 126 •...
Page 120: Display Menu
Simrad PI50 Display menu The following functions and parameters are available from the menu. Display • function allows you to change the main Palette colour scheme of the PI50 presentation. → Palette on page 131 • The purpose of the...
Page 121: Setup Menu
The menu system Setup menu The following functions and parameters are available from the menu. Setup • will provide artificial data to support Simulator hand-on PI50 training. → Simulator on page 141 • function allows you to set up the PI50 Gear Type to work with either a pelagic or a bottom trawl.
Page 122: Functions And Dialogs
Simrad PI50 Functions and dialogs This chapter presents a detailed description of each dialog used by the PI50 system. Whenever applicable, references are made to the Operational procedure chapter. Note You do not need to have an in-depth knowledge of these dialogs to use the PI50. This information is for reference only.
Page 123: Main Menu; Functions And Dialogs
Functions and dialogs Main menu; functions and dialogs The following functions and parameters are available from the menu. Main • dialog allows you to save the User Settings current user settings (parameter selections), and to retrieve previously saved factory or user settings. →...
Page 124 Simrad PI50 Description This dialog is used to store the PI50 settings for different type of fisheries, or individual user related settings. You can create as many user profiles as you like, and you can give them any type of name.
Page 125: Range
Functions and dialogs • : This button is used to save the currently applied PI50 settings. Save Current Setting To save the settings, click this button. A dedicated dialog opens to record the name of the new settings. If you do have a keyboard connected to your PI50 system, click the button Keyboard at the bottom of the dialog to open an on-screen keyboard.
Page 126: Start Range
Simrad PI50 to 500 meters and to 100 meters, the history field will show the sensor Start Range results with a depth scale from 100 and 500 meters. Example: When you open the history field for a sensor, it will display a PI Spread horizontal range.
Page 127 Functions and dialogs Example: When you open the history field for a sensor, it will display a PI Depth vertical depth range. The range has a start depth defined by the parameter, Start Range and a total maximum depth range defined by the parameter.
Page 128: Operation Menu; Functions And Dialogs
Simrad PI50 Operation menu; functions and dialogs The following functions and parameters are available from the menu. Operation • can be used if you have problems Sensor Filter with the reception. It will average the data received from the sensors.
Page 129: Catch/Bottom Filter
Functions and dialogs It will average the data received from the sensors. Light filtering will average the data received by the last four sensor transmissions, while Heavy filtering averages the data received by the last eight transmissions. You can also control this filter in the dialog, which you can open from the Receiver menu.
Page 130: Multipath Filter
Simrad PI50 You can also control this filter in the dialog, which you can open from the Receiver menu. Setup → Receiver on page 150 Parameters • : The filter is switched off. • : The information provided from the PI Catch and PI Bottom Contact sensors Light must be stable for at least two consecutive transmissions.
Page 131: Reset Counters
Functions and dialogs Stable data reading Figure 25 Spikes Spike caused by reflections, time-lag, reverberation or interference You can also control this filter in the dialog, which you can open from the Receiver menu. Setup → Receiver on page 150 Parameters •...
Page 132: Display Menu; Functions And Dialogs
Simrad PI50 Display menu; functions and dialogs The following functions and parameters are available from the menu. Display • function allows you to change the main Palette colour scheme of the PI50 presentation. → Palette on page 131 • The purpose of the...
Page 133: Palette
Functions and dialogs Palette function is opened by clicking the button on the menu. Palette Palette Display Purpose function allows you to change the main colour scheme of the PI50 Palette presentation. Description parameter controls the colour theme used Palette by the PI50.
Page 134: Units
Simrad PI50 Related topics • How to choose screen brightness on page 70 • Palette on page 131. Units dialog is opened by clicking the button on the menu. Units Units Display Purpose The purpose of the dialog is to control the unit of measurements used by the PI50.
Page 135: Status Display
Functions and dialogs Purpose The purpose of the function is to select the language to be used on the menus. Language Description The menu buttons on the PI50 can be provided in several different languages. Use this function to select the language you wish to use. With a few exceptions, the chosen language will also be used for all other texts on the PI50.
Page 136 Simrad PI50 Status Display is divided into “information fields”, each providing information: • Frequency spectrum for noise monitoring • Manual Gain to reflect indicator the current receiver gain • Sensor gain for the indicators current sensors • Status field with software...
Page 137 Functions and dialogs Status Display; Manual Gain indicator The gain indicator located in the middle of the dialog Status Display visualises the receiver gain currently selected in the dialog. Receiver In the dialog, the can be set to Low, Medium or Receiver Manual Gain High, which correspond to 0, 20 and 40 dB.
Page 138: Trend History Length
Simrad PI50 • : This is a presentation of the current status of the filter. You can also set Sensor Filter this filter level using the button on the menu. Sensor Filter Operation → Sensor Filter on page 126 •...
Page 139: Display Options
Functions and dialogs In the following PI Depth sensor presentation, the history field, with the historic sensor data presented as a curve, is seen on the right hand side. Display Options dialog is opened by clicking the button on the Display Options Display Options menu.
Page 140 Simrad PI50 – Vessel’s Geographical Position Click this option to display the current geographical position on the . The information must be Title Bar provided by a navigation system connected to the PI50. Note The navigational information provided on the PI50...
Page 141: Screen Captures
Functions and dialogs Screen Captures function is opened by clicking the button on the Screen Captures Screen Captures menu. Display Purpose function allows you to access the screen captures you have created Screen Captures using the function on the Screen Capture Title Bar Description Every time you click the...
Page 142 Simrad PI50 Description Every PI50 software release is identified with a unique version and date. This information is provided by the dialog. The dialog also About provides access to a separate list of all the PI50 software modules and their versions. This information is not intended for operational use.
Page 143: Setup Menu; Functions And Dialogs
Functions and dialogs Setup menu; functions and dialogs The following functions and parameters are available from the menu. Setup • will provide artificial data to support Simulator hand-on PI50 training. → Simulator on page 141 • function allows you to set up the PI50 Gear Type to work with either a pelagic or a bottom trawl.
Page 144: Gear Type
Simrad PI50 Purpose will provide artificial data to support hand-on PI50 training. Simulator Description The PI50 offers a built-in simulator that will create artificial sensor data. It will create this data to match any sensor configuration. The feature is useful for system testing and familiarization.
Page 145 Functions and dialogs Purpose dialog allows you to define which sensors you will use to monitor Select Sensors your gear. Description A large range of different sensors may be connected to the PI50 system, but only a limited number of sensors may be used simultaneously. The dialog is used Select Sensors to select which sensors to use, define the frequency channels you wish to receive the...
Page 146 Simrad PI50 – Standard mode – Advanced mode Related topics • How to select and set up the sensors on page 72 • How to calibrate the depth sensors on page 27 Select Sensors; Available Sensors The top left part of the dialog lists all the available sensors.
Page 147 Functions and dialogs Select Sensors; Selected Sensors The top right part of the dialog lists all the sensors currently selected for Select Sensors use by the PI50 system. The order of the sensors in the is automatically Selected Sensors reflected into the list.
Page 148 Simrad PI50 → Sensor views on page 39 • : By default, the is the same as the sensor name listed with Label Name Label Name . If you have a keyboard connected to the PI50 computer, you can Available sensors click in the field, and enter another name.
Page 149 Functions and dialogs → Changing a communication channel on page 191 → PI Configurator on page 192 • : Each sensor measuring spread and depth will have an offset value. Offset The offset value for the depth sensors are determined during calibration. →...
Page 150: Alarm Limits
Simrad PI50 Alarm Limits dialog is opened from the button on the menu. Alarm Limits Alarm Limits Setup Purpose dialog allows you to define alarms related to the information provided Alarm Limits by the sensors. Description dialog is dynamic. It will thus list the sensors that you are currently...
Page 151: Calibration
Functions and dialogs : This is the sensor name that you entered in the Sensor Value Name Select Sensors dialog to identify the sensor. The current unit of measure is shown after the sensor name. → Select Sensors on page 142 : Minimum and maximum alarm limits.
Page 152: Receiver
Simrad PI50 Related topics • How to calibrate the depth sensors on page 93 • Select Sensors on page 142 Receiver dialog is opened by clicking the button on the menu. Receiver Receiver Setup Purpose dialog allows you to set up the detailed communication parameters, and Receiver to “fine tune”...
Page 153 Functions and dialogs • : This filter is used to smooth the data reception. Sensor filter The PI50 is designed to quickly update data. After the sensors have been submerged, the receiver requires only three consecutive pings from individual sensors to calculate and display their respective information.
Page 154 Simrad PI50 • : This is the automatic gain control. During normal operation, Off is the recommended (and default) setting. • : If you decide to switch the AGC off you must set the gain manually. Manual gain The default and recommended setting is Medium.
Page 155: Navigation
Functions and dialogs Noise Figure 27 Detection Threshold Signal from sensor principle Detection threshold Sensor signals below the threshold level will not be detected by the PI50, while signals above the threshold will be detected. If the threshold level is set too low, this may cause false signals to be detected.
Page 156 Simrad PI50 • : Set up interface port and parameters for input from positioning system Position (typically a GPS system). • : Set up interface port and parameters for input from speed log. Speed • : Set up interface port and parameters for input from distance log.
Page 157 Functions and dialogs is the first two characters in the NMEA sentence. Select None to accept Talker ID all talker identifiers. → About the NMEA telegram format on page 201 → Specification of NMEA telegrams on page 203 If you do have a keyboard connected to your PI50 system, click the button Keyboard at the bottom of the dialog to open an on-screen keyboard.
Page 158 Simrad PI50 • : If you do not have input from a speed sensor, or if you wish to enter Manual speed the vessel’s speed manually, you can click this box. When it is enabled, you can enter the speed manually using the spin box.
Page 159: Installation
Functions and dialogs Navigation; Heading tab Parameters • : Select which serial or Port Ethernet port to use for this communication. • : Once you have selected a Setup serial or Ethernet communication port, click this button to set up the applicable port parameters.
Page 160: I/O Setup
Simrad PI50 menu provides the following options: Installation • dialog allows you to control the I/O Setup properties of each of the available communication channels on the PI50 computer. → I/O Setup on page 158 • The purpose of the...
Page 161 Functions and dialogs Note One serial line on the computer (normally Serial Port 1) must be reserved for communication with the PI50 Receiver Unit. In the list of interfaces in the I/O Setup dialog, this communication is identified as PI50 Related topics •...
Page 162 Simrad PI50 to PI50 use, you must also click this button. The button is disabled if the computer has no more serial communication ports to offer. If ports are available, a dialog is opened to choose port. → Add Serial Port on page 167 •...
Page 163 Functions and dialogs allow all computers connected to the network to receive the information. If only you wish to receive information on the LAN port, you do not need to define this address. • : If you wish to establish point-to-point communication for data import Remote port from a peripheral device on the network, you may need to define the network port on the remote computer.
Page 164: Software License
Simrad PI50 Click the port to select it, then click the button to define what kind of data you Output wish to export. A dedicated dialog is provided. → Select Outputs on page 170 Software License dialog is opened from the...
Page 165: Other Dialogs And Functions
Functions and dialogs Other dialogs and functions The dialogs described in this section are all opened from within other dialogs. They are thus not opened directly from the menu system. Topics • dialog allows you to define the parameters for Ethernet (LAN) LAN Port Setup communication with external sensors (measuring devices) or peripheral systems.
Page 166 Simrad PI50 Description Ethernet (LAN) communication is an efficient way to connect to external sensors, such as a global positioning system (GPS) to receive navigational data. In order for this communication port to work, the parameters must be set up properly.
Page 167 Functions and dialogs User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is one of the core members of the Internet Protocol User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Suite, the set of network protocols also used for the Internet. With UDP, computer applications can send messages, in this case referred to as datagrams, to other hosts on an Internet Protocol (IP) network without requiring prior communications to set up special transmission channels or data paths (TCP).
Page 168: Serial Port Setup
Simrad PI50 How the IP addresses and ports are set up in the PI50 to receive data : This IP address is unessential. If you have only one Ethernet Local IP Address board, you must use the default value provided. If you have more than one Ethernet board on your computer, or if you use an Ethernet board with multiple IP addresses, you must specify the IP address of the board you wish to use.
Page 169: Add Serial Port
Functions and dialogs • : Specify the baudrate for the serial communication. Baud rate Standard baudrate defined for NMEA communication is 4800 baud. • : Specify the number of data bits for the serial communication. Data bits Standard number of data bits defined for NMEA communication is 8. •...
Page 170: Select Inputs
Simrad PI50 Description dialog provides one text Port Monitor field for incoming messages ( Rx data and one for outgoing ( ). Use these Tx data fields and your own knowledge of the data communication to investigate the telegrams. Note that the...
Page 171 * VHW Water speed and heading on page 207 * VTG Course over ground & ground speed on page 207 – : This is input from the Simrad ITI and Simrad FS Series catch monitoring ITI/FS systems. The following telegram formats are supported:...
Page 172: Select Outputs
Simrad PI50 – : This is input from the Simrad PI44, PI54 and PI50 catch monitoring systems. PI50 The following telegram formats are supported: * PSIMP-D1 PI Sensor data on page 209 – : This is input from a peripheral system providing information about DistanceLog sailed distance.
Page 173: Messages
The available sources are defined in a configuration file on the PI50, and reflects the export data and file formats the PI50 can support. – : Information from Simrad PI catch monitoring system relayed by the PI NMEA PI50 → PI Data Output on page 172 •...
Page 174: Pi Data Output
All messages provided by the PI50 system are stored in logging files on the hard disk. If you experience abnormal behaviour, these files may prove useful for Simrad’s support organisation. Observe the procedure provided to copy these logging files to a USB memory stick.
Page 175 : Click to allow the PI sensor data Data telegram [Simrad PSIMP-D1] to be exported. • : Click to allow the PI sensor definition telegram [Simrad PSIMP-F1] to Definitions be exported. • : Click to allow the PI configuration telegram [Simrad PSIMP-C] to Configurations be exported.
Page 176: Pi50 Sensors
Simrad PI50 PI50 sensors This chapter describes the various sensors you can use with the Simrad PI50 Catch monitoring system. It also provides the basic – and important! – information related to sensor configuration, and it explains how to use the sensor chargers.
Page 177: Pi Bottom Contact Purpose And Application
The trawl has lifted off the bottom, and the detection wire is released. The purpose of the Simrad PI Bottom Contact sensor is to detect if a bottom trawl is accidentally lifted up from the seabed. This will allow fish to escape under the gear.
Page 178: Pi Catch Purpose And Application
Simrad PI MiniCharger Figure 30 PI Catch application Using the Simrad PI Catch sensor, you can easily monitor the filling rate and the amount of catch in the trawl. The sensor simply monitors the expansion of the meshes in the cod-end.
Page 179: Pi Depth Purpose And Application
Simrad PI MiniCharger Figure 31 PI Depth application The Simrad PI Depth sensor provides information about the current depth and the depth changes of your gear. • On a bottom trawl, you will use the sensor to achieve full control when shooting, and to position the trawl on the slope.
Page 180: Pi Height Purpose And Application
Simrad PI MaxiCharger Figure 32 PI Height application The Simrad PI Height sensor measures the height over the bottom, that is the distance from the bottom and up to wherever the sensor is located. This provides you with a valuable range of applications for bottom and pelagic trawling.
Page 181: Pi Spread Purpose And Application
Simrad PI MaxiCharger Figure 33 PI Spread application The purpose of the Simrad PI Spread sensor system is to measure the distance between the two trawl doors. The PI Spread sensor will always require a PI Remote sensor on the other door to carry out this measurement. The PI Spread sensor system has been developed to be used on both bottom and pelagic trawls.
Page 182: Pi Temperature Purpose And Application
Simrad PI Charger Simrad PI MiniCharger Figure 34 PI Temperature application The Simrad PI Temperature sensor tells you the exact sea water temperature while you are fishing. The water temperature is an important parameter. Fish and bait are temperature sensitive, and they are normally found within specific temperature zones for feeding and spawning.
Page 183: Pi Temperature/Depth Purpose And Application
This is a “dual” sensor. It will seize two communication channels on the PI50. Figure 35 PI Temperature/Depth application The purpose of the Simrad PI Temperature/Depth dual sensor is to achieve accurate measurements of both the water depth and the temperature.
Page 184: Pi Geometry Purpose And Application
This is a “dual” sensor. It will seize two communication channels on the PI50. Figure 36 PI Geometry application The purpose of the Simrad PI Geometry sensor system is to monitor the geometry of your trawl or danish seine. This is achieved by making accurate measurements of the distances between the centre of the headrope above the trawl opening (or the footrope at the bottom) and each of the trawl doors or wing ends.
Page 185 PI50 sensors • : Extended range version. The configuration can be used for PI Geometry XT maximum distances up to 600 meters. The configuration does not provide the same accuracy as the standard configuration. Use this only if the standard configuration can not be used.
Page 186: Pi Height/Depth Purpose And Application
This is a “dual” sensor. It will seize two communication channels on the PI50. Figure 37 PI Height/Depth application The purpose of the Simrad PI Height/Depth dual sensor is to achieve accurate measurements of both the water depth and the distance from the sensor and down to the bottom.
Page 187: Pi Spread/Depth Purpose And Application
This is a “dual” sensor. It will seize two communication channels on the PI50. Figure 38 PI Spread/Depth application The purpose of the Simrad PI Spread/Depth dual sensor is to achieve accurate measurements of both the water depth and the distance between the two trawl doors.
Page 188: Pi Twin Spread Purpose And Application
This is a “dual” sensor. It will seize two communication channels on the PI50. Figure 39 PI Twin Spread application The purpose of the Simrad PI Twin Spread sensor system is to measure the distances between the two trawl openings on a dual bottom or pelagic trawl. A PI Spread sensor is mounted on the port door, while two PI Remote sensors are placed on the centre clump and on the starboard door.
Page 189: Pi Seinesounder Purpose And Application
The Simrad PI SeineSounder has been developed to be used on both bottom and pelagic trawls and on purse and Danish seiners. The sensor must be installed in two different ways depending on the application.
Page 190: Pi Remote/Depth Purpose And Application
Simrad PI MaxiCharger Figure 41 PI Remote/Depth application The purpose of the Simrad PI Remote/Depth dual sensor is to achieve accurate measurements of the water depth, while at the same time communicate with the PI Spread or PI Spread/Depth sensor to measure the distance between the two trawl doors.
Page 191: Pi Rip Purpose And Application
The PI Rip sensor will let you know immediately if your net is torn apart. The Simrad PI Rip sensor is identical to the PI Catch sensor, but uses other rubber band sensors. It can thus be regarded as a second application for the Simrad PI Catch sensor.
Page 192: Sensor Configuration
(channel selection and update rate), use the PI Configurator utility. See PI Configurator on page 192. All sensors are provided from Simrad with factory default channels and update rates. Refer to the table in section Default communication channels and update rates on page 190.
Page 193: Changing A Communication Channel
This is because the lower communication channels use lower transmission frequencies. All sensors are provided from Simrad with a default communication channel. In some cases you may find that the chosen channel does not suit your operational needs, for example if you have more than one sensor of any given type.
Page 194: Pi Configurator
• 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. This is a decision you have to make depending on the local fishing conditions.
Page 195: Charging Procedures
PI50 sensors Charging procedures This section explains how you shall recharge the battery in the Simrad PI Sensors. 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.
Page 196: How To Use The Simrad Pi Charger
Simrad PI50 How to use the Simrad PI Charger Figure 43 The PI Charger set up to charge a The Simrad PI Charger is an PI sensor intelligent battery charger for fast and secure charging of all PS and PI sensors. The charger will...
Page 197 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.
Page 198: How To Use The Simrad Pi Maxicharger
Do not use the PI MaxiCharger on any other PI or PS sensors than those listed here! The large charging current may damage the battery! The Simrad PI MaxiCharger is provided with a small booklet from the manufacturer (Mascot). Read this booklet before you put the charger to work! WARNING Charging a sensor at sub zero temperature might develop explosive gases representing a potential danger.
Page 199: How To Use The Simrad Pi Minicharger
L-Type sensors too, but due to the small charge current, this will not be efficient. The Simrad PI MiniCharger is provided with a small booklet from the manufacturer (Mascot). Read this booklet before you put the charger to work!
Page 200: How To Use The Simrad Ps Charger
• All PS Sensors • PI Bottom Contact • PI Catch • PI Depth • PI Temperature • PI Remote (small version) The Simrad PS Charger can not be used to charge the PI sensors not listed here. 328458/A...
Page 201 PI sensors, but only at normal charge rate. 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.
Page 202: Telegram Formats
Simrad PI50 Telegram formats All telegram formats used to provided interfaces to and from the Simrad PI50 Catch monitoring are described in detail in this appendix. Topics • About the NMEA telegram format on page 201 • Specification of NMEA telegrams on page 203 •...
Page 203: About The Nmea Telegram Format
Telegram formats About the NMEA telegram format The Simrad PI50 can send and receive information to and from several different peripherals. All transmissions take place as telegrams with data sentences. Each telegram has a defined format and length. standard is the most common protocol used to receive and transmit data NMEA 0183 to and from peripheral sensors.
Page 204: Standard Nmea 0183 Communication Parameters
Simrad PI50 Standard NMEA 0183 communication parameters The communication parameters defined for NMEA 0183 are: • : 4800 bits per second Baudrate • Data bits • : None Parity • : One Stop bits Some instruments will also offer other parameters and/or choices.
Page 205: Specification Of Nmea Telegrams
Telegram formats Specification of NMEA telegrams Topics • DBS Depth below surface on page 203 • GLL Geographical position latitude/longitude on page 204 • GGA Global positioning system fix data on page 205 • HDG Heading, deviation and variation on page 205 •...
Page 206: Gll Geographical Position Latitude/Longitude
Simrad PI50 GLL Geographical position latitude/longitude This telegram is used to transfer latitude and longitude of vessel position, time of position fix and status from a global positioning system (GPS). Format $--GLL,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a, hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF> Format description = talker identifier – –...
Page 207: Gga Global Positioning System Fix Data
Telegram formats GGA Global positioning system fix data This telegram contains time, position and fix related data from a global positioning system (GPS). Format $--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a, x,zz,d.d,a.a,M,g.g,M,r.r,cccc*hh<CR><LF> Format description = talker identifier – – = telegram identifier = coordinated universal time (UTC) of position hhmmss.ss = latitude north/south, position in degrees, minutes and hundredths.
Page 208: Hdm Heading, Magnetic
Simrad PI50 = magnetic sensor heading, degrees = magnetic deviation, degrees east/west z.z,a = magnetic variation, degrees east/west r.r,a HDM Heading, magnetic This telegram contains vessel heading in degrees magnetic. The telegram is no longer recommended for use in new designs.
Page 209: Vhw Water Speed And Heading
Telegram formats = status, characters (data valid) or (Navigation receiver warning) are used. = latitude nort/south. Characters (North) or (South) identifies the bearing. llll.ll,a = longitude east/west. Characters (East) or (West) identifies the yyyyy.yy.a bearing. = speed over ground, knots = course over ground, degrees true = date ddmmyy...
Page 210: Vlw Dual Ground/Water Distance
Simrad PI50 VLW Dual ground/water distance This telegram contains the distance travelled relative to the water and over the ground. Format $--VLW,x.x,N,y.y,N,z.z,N,g.g,N*hh<CR><LF> Format description = talker identifier – – = telegram identifier = total cumulative water distance, nautical miles. x.x,N = water distance since reset, nautical miles.
Page 211: Proprietary Telegrams And Formats
= telegram identifier = depth in meters (0 to 2000) x.x,M 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. Format @IIHFB,x.x,M,y.y,M<CR><LF>...
Page 212 Simrad PI50 Format $PSIMP,D1,tt,dd,M,U,SNo,MNo,C,V,CR,Q, In,SL,NL,G,Cb,error*chksum<CR><LF> Format description = Talker identifier (mandatory) = Telegram identifier = Sentence specifier = Time of day = Current date = Measurement type: • D = Depth • T = Temperature • C = Catch • B = Bottom •...
Page 213 Telegram formats = The checksum field consists of a "*" and two hex digits representing the chksum exclusive OR of all characters between, but not including, the "$" and "*" characters 328458/A...
Page 214 Simrad PI50 Index Alarm Limits, 148 Configuration Buttons sensor, 190 About Display menu, 118, 130 Control wheel dialog description, 139 Main menu, 116, 121 mouse, 21 NMEA telegram Operation menu, 117, 126 trackball, 21 formats, 201 Setup menu, 119, 141...
Page 215 Factory Settings, 122 enable telegram format, 157 system, 13 Familiarization telegram, 206 Dialog description sensors, 174 About, 139 Simrad PI50, 11 enable telegram format, 157 Add Serial Port, 167 Function description telegram, 206 Display Options, 137 Brightness, 131 Heading I/O Setup, 158...
Page 216 27, 67 procedure, 100 alarm limits, 148 select sensors, 24, 72 Introduction Maximum alarm limit set up to read vertical Simrad PI50, 11 Alarm Limits, 149 geometry, 96, 98 IP address Measurement units show trawl opening, 98 remote, 161...
Page 217 Index Minimum Display menu, 118, 130 PI Rip alarm limits, 148 Main menu, 116, 121 purpose, 189 Minimum alarm limit Operation menu, 117, 126 sensor view, 55 Alarm Limits, 149 Setup menu, 119, 141 PI SeineSounder Modifying Order in sensor views purpose, 187 communication procedure, 70...
Page 218 Simrad PI50 Procedure manual setting, 156 adjust interference Save Current Setting, 123 Range, 123 measures, 100 Save settings function description, 123 adjust receiver procedure, 27, 67 Read vertical geometry sensitivity, 99 Saved Settings, 122 procedure, 96, 98 calibrate Depth sensors,...
Page 219 Simrad PI50 diagram, 13 view on Title Bar, 138 familiarization, 11 units, 14 Temperature sensor introduction, 11 System alarms: read and purpose, 180 Simrad PI50 sensors acknowledge Temperature/Depth about, 174 procedure, 101 sensor view, 46 Simulator Temperature/Depth sensor function description, 141...
Page 220 Simrad PI50 telegram, 209 enable telegram format, 155 Trawl hydrophone telegram, 207 description, 17 Trawl opening procedure, 98 Trawl, bottom Warnings: read and telegram, 209 acknowledge Trawl, footrope procedure, 101 telegram, 209 Water temperature Trawl, headrope view on Title Bar, 138...
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