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- Page 1 Operator manual Simrad SH90 Fish finding sonar 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 SH90 Operator manual This manual provides you with the basic information required to operate the Simrad SH90. For a more detailed description of the operation and functionality, including menus and all parameters, refer to the Simrad SH90 Reference manual.
- Page 4 If you require maintenance or repair, contact your local dealer. You can also contact us using the following address: contact@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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Operator manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............7 SIMRAD SH90 ..............8 Important matters .....................8 Basic information .....................8 GETTING STARTED............10 Operating Panel ....................10 Power on/off procedures..................11 How to switch on the sonar................11 How to switch off the sonar ................. 12 How to perform basic operations ................13... - Page 6 Simrad SH90 How to investigate marker and symbol information........31 How to delete a marker or symbol..............32 Storage procedures ....................32 How to store sonar images................32 How to recall sonar images................33 How to keep sonar images ................34 How to delete sonar images .................
- Page 7 Operator manual Temporary menus ....................63 Cosmetics menu ..................63 Store/Recall menu..................63 System Test menu ..................64 Sort Modes menu..................64 BASIC THEORY..............65 Settings ........................65 What is TVG? .................... 65 What is AGC? .................... 66 What is the PP Filter?.................. 66 About pulse form and length................
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Page 9: About This Manual
ABOUT THIS MANUAL Purpose The purpose of this operator manual is to present the descriptions and procedures required to operate the Simrad SH90 in a safe and efficient manner. It is not within the tasks of this manual to describe all functions and parameters in detail. -
Page 10: Simrad Sh90
Simrad SH90 SIMRAD SH90 Study this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Simrad SH90. Important matters As with all advanced instruments, there are a few important matters about the SH90 that you must remember. Before you switch on the sonar... - Page 11 The signal processing and beamforming is performed in a fast digital signal processing system using the full dynamic range of the signals. In addition to the traditional single frequency transceiver system, the Simrad SH90 contains an advanced frequency modulated filter system (FM). 323773/B...
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Page 12: Getting Started
Simrad SH90 GETTING STARTED Please find the basic information required to get you started up with the Simrad SH90. Operating Panel The most frequently used functions are directly accessible by the designated control buttons on the Operating Panel, and may enter operational commands directly. -
Page 13: Power On/Off Procedures
Getting started Power on/off procedures These procedures explain how to switch the sonar system on and off. The operation is made using the buttons on the operating panel. Figure 2 Operating Panel How to switch on the sonar Press the button on the colour display monitor. -
Page 14: How To Switch Off The Sonar
Simrad SH90 Press the button on the control panel to lower the Down transducer. • The green lamp next to the button will flash, and an audible signal indicates that the transducer is lowered. • When the lower position has been reached, the lamp... -
Page 15: How To Perform Basic Operations
Getting started Please note: • If the sonar is switched off uncontrolled with the transducer in its lowered position, the transducer will normally be hoisted automatically after approximately one minute. You must however verify that this takes place. If the transducer is not hoisted automatically, it can be raised manually by means of the hoist/lower switch in the Motor Control Unit. - Page 16 Simrad SH90 On the display, observe that the menu disappears. When the menu is removed the echo presentation is extended to cover the entire display. Use the trackball, and move the cursor over to the left or right side of the display.
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Page 17: The Menu Structure
Getting started The menu structure The menu contains several different buttons, tabs and parameter dialogs. Figure 4 Menu structure : This field simply states the name of the Sonar type sonar. : Click here to change display mode. If you Mode click on the middle of the button you will open a dedicated menu for mode selection. -
Page 18: Control The Cursor
Simrad SH90 Control the cursor Operate the trackball (A) on the Operating Panel. Observe that the cursor moves on the sonar display, and that it changes its form depending on its location. Observe the location of the button (B). Select Press this button to make a selection. -
Page 19: Changing A Parameter Value
Getting started Position the cursor on the centre of the menu button (C). Observe that the shape of the cursor changes to a “menu” symbol. This means that the applicable parameter dialog will open when you press the button. The dialog appears in the lower part of Select the menu field. -
Page 20: Visual Aids
Default setting Setup dedicated parameter dialog is used. In the Simrad SH90 sonar, all parameters are stored. This function will cause the sonar to remember all the selected parameter settings, even when the sonar is switched off. Visual aids... -
Page 21: Moving The Boundary Lines
Getting started Moving the boundary lines In most display modes with multiple views, the size of each view can easily be modified by moving the boundary line between the views. Observe the following procedure: Place the cursor on the boundary line. Observe that it changes its shape to a double arrow (↔). - Page 22 Simrad SH90 Figure 7 Bearing Card (A), Wind Marker (B) and Distance Rings (C) (A) shows the current bearing relative to the Bearing Card vessel. The markers are shown as short white lines for every 10th degree along the outer circle of the sonar view.
- Page 23 Getting started Figure 8 Variable Range Marker (D), Compass Card (E) and Vertical Ring (F) (D) consists of an adjustable Variable Range Marker (VRM) range ring with range read-out. It can be used for any type of distance marking relative to the vessel. To adjust the marker, locate the cursor on the marker ring, press the on the Select...
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Page 24: On-Line Help
On-line help The Simrad SH90 sonar is equipped with a comprehensive on-line help system. Help is provided in two levels: On-line and Free. It is available from all the parameter dialogs and menus by clicking the button. - Page 25 Getting started information is made available using the menu on the left hand side and interactive links throughout the document. Click Free in the bottom left corner to return to the small on-line parameter dialog, or to exit the interactive manual. Close Note If you click...
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Page 26: Operational Procedures
Simrad SH90 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES This chapter presents how to perform the most common procedures on the SH90 sonar. Note that the power on/off procedures have been previously explained. Menu procedures This section provides general procedures for menu handling. How to hide the menu The menu is normally located on the right hand side of the display, but if you don’t need it, you can easily remove it. -
Page 27: Gain Adjustment Procedures
Operational procedures Click to exit. Close Gain adjustment procedures This section explains how to control the manual and automatic gain settings on the SH90 sonar. How to adjust the gain You can adjust the sonar gain by means of the control buttons on the Operating Panel, or by using the button on the Gain... -
Page 28: How To Adjust The Rcg
Simrad SH90 Click the left or right side of the button to decrease or increase the setting, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog. For more information about this parameter, see What is AGC? on page 66. -
Page 29: How To Adjust The Display Gain
Operational procedures Click the left or right side of the button to choose a setting, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog. For more information about this parameter, see What is TVG? on page 65. How to adjust the display gain increases or decreases the strength of the echo Display Gain presentation on the display. -
Page 30: How To Define The Function Of The Mode Buttons
Simrad SH90 Click the left or right side of the button to choose Mode mode, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog. How to define the function of the Mode buttons buttons on your SH90 Operating Panel can either be Mode used to select operational mode, or user settings. -
Page 31: How To Add 'Target' And 'Circle' Markers
Operational procedures How to add ’Target’ and ’Circle’ markers Move the cursor on the sonar picture, and position it wherever you wish to place the marker. Press the requested marker button in the field on the Symbol Operating Panel to place the marker. About Target markers This button places a at the cursor location. -
Page 32: How To Add A 'Gear' Symbol
This is a useful aid in providing an overview of the trawl operation. Trawl data can be set manually using the menu or automatically by interfacing a Simrad FS trawl sonar or Simrad ITI trawl monitoring system with the sonar. -
Page 33: How To Investigate Marker And Symbol Information
Operational procedures How to define and change the gear properties The gear properties are changed by means of the button Gear on the menu. Setup Click the middle of the button to open the parameter Gear dialog. Click once on the gear you wish to use. Click the button at the bottom of the parameter... -
Page 34: How To Delete A Marker Or Symbol
Simrad SH90 Observe that a dedicated parameter dialog with all known object information appears at the bottom of the menu. How to delete a marker or symbol Click the tab to open the menu. Objects Click on the object that you wish to delete. -
Page 35: How To Recall Sonar Images
Operational procedures Once the recording has been activated, the sonar will save sonar images as defined by the setting. Each Store mode image is added to the list of temporary files located below the buttons. Each file name reflects the date and time. Record a single image To record a single image: Click the... -
Page 36: How To Keep Sonar Images
Simrad SH90 The chosen image will be displayed. The phrase “RECALL” is used to indicate that a recalled image has replaced the sonar image. Click the button on the Operating Panel to restore Object normal operation. To recall several images... -
Page 37: How To Rename Sonar Images
Operational procedures Observe the list of images in the menu. Store/Recall Click one of the images to select it. Click the button at the bottom of the file fields to Delete delete the selected image. How to rename sonar images Click the tab to open the menu. -
Page 38: How To Burn Sonar Images On A Cd
Simrad SH90 Click the button to open the menu. Store/Recall Store/Recall Observe the list of images in the menu. Store/Recall Click one of the images to select it. Click the button below the files to print the selected Print image. -
Page 39: Automatic Search And Tracking Procedures
Operational procedures the following procedure to copy selected sonar images over to a USB memory stick. Do not attempt this while the sonar is in use searching for fish! Note This procedure assumes that you have basic knowledge of file management in Windows. -
Page 40: How To Start The Vertical Search Program
Simrad SH90 Procedure Press the button in the field on the Auto search Train Operating Panel to start the horizontal search program. Hold the button depressed while you also press Auto search one of the two buttons in the field. -
Page 41: How To Enable Position Track
Operational procedures How to enable position track Observe this procedure to initiate a position track. Place the cursor over the desired location. Press the button in the field on the Position track Train Operating Panel. A geographically fixed circle will appear on the display, and its position will automatically be tracked by the system with respect to the bearing and tilt angle. -
Page 42: How To Add A Target Tracking Line
Simrad SH90 after a given time, and this time can be set using the Movements button on the menu. Target tracking symbols and data are Setup displayed with a light violet colour. How to add a target tracking line Observe this procedure to add a tracking line to a tracked target to indicate its movement history. -
Page 43: How To Load A User Setting
Operational procedures The current setting is saved with the default identification name. How to load a user setting Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the parameter dialog. User setting Click the desired user setting to select it. Click the button. -
Page 44: How To Load The Factory Settings
Optional functionality may be added to the SH90. All options are pre-programmed into the standard sonar version. When ordering a permanent option installation, a code word will be released from Simrad. For installation of options, observe the following procedures. How to access the Install Options dialog Select the menu. -
Page 45: Install Options' Parameter Dialog
: This field displays the unique 12-character hardware HWID identification code. This code is different for each SH90 sonar. Simrad uses this code to generate the 32-character code word used for a permanent option installation. • : This button is used for permanent Add License String installation of the chosen option. -
Page 46: Creating A Backup Image Dvd
Simrad SH90 • Processor Unit image (DVD) (contains your own image backup made during installation) The image DVD provided with the Processor Unit is generic. If you use this generic image, you must also activate the Windows license within 30 days. -
Page 47: How To Reactivate Your Windows License
Operational procedures Power up the Processor Unit with the front mounted on/off button (behind the lid). Insert the , and allow the computer to boot from it. Boot CD Observe the menu that appears on the display. Remove the , and insert the generic Boot CD Windows OS , or your own backup DVD. - Page 48 Simrad SH90 Observe the following dialog: Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative... Click Next Observe the following dialog: Click Change Product key Observe the following dialog: 323773/B...
- Page 49 Operational procedures 10 Enter the license code The license is found on a sticker on the rear side of the lid covering the DVD player. 11 Click Update 12 Click Back 13 Observe the following dialog: 14 If your computer is connected to the Internet. Note Do not leave the computer connected to the Internet for longer than absolutely required.
- Page 50 Simrad SH90 Observe the following dialog: Click No, I don’t want to register now... Click Next Observe the following dialog: 15 If your computer is not connected to the Internet. Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative...
- Page 51 Operational procedures Select your location. Call the number provided. Provide the installation ID to the service desk. Type in the confirmation ID provided to you. Click Next Observe the following dialog: 16 When activation succeeds, click , and allow the computer to restart.
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Page 52: Display Modes
Simrad SH90 DISPLAY MODES The SH90 sonar provides you with several different display modes. These have been created to cover all your operational needs for various types of fishing and fishing gear. Bow up When Bow up mode is selected, the vessel symbol is stationary on the screen with the bow pointing upwards. - Page 53 Display modes Bow up/180° Vertical When the Bow up/180° Vertical mode is selected, the upper part of the screen shows a curtailed Bow up presentation, while the lower part shows a 180 degrees Vertical slice presentation. This mode is mainly intended for trawlers, where the vertical view acts as a multibeam echo sounder.
- Page 54 Simrad SH90 Dual 1 The Dual 1 mode is a kind of “two sonars in one” operation, where each presentation is updated for every second transmission. All settings can be set individually for each of the two presentations. This makes the dual mode especially useful for optimizing settings by directly comparing the two presentations.
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Page 55: Operating Panel
Operating Panel OPERATING PANEL The frequently used functions are directly accessible by the designated control buttons on the Operating Panel, and may enter operational commands directly. The buttons are grouped in fields according to their purpose. Most sonar functions are also accessible and activated using the menu system on the display and the trackball and button on the Operating Panel. - Page 56 Simrad SH90 Range This is where you select the range in the horizontal and vertical presentations. Cursor The trackball is used to move the cursor on the display. The Menu button is used to hide the menu, while the button is used to Select make selections on the display.
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Page 57: Menu Descriptions
Menu descriptions MENU DESCRIPTIONS The Simrad SH90 sonar is equipped with an extensive menu system, and you will use this to choose parameters for the various operational modes. In order to select active menu and to click the various buttons, you must use the cursor. The cursor is controlled by the trackball on the Operating Panel, and to “click”... - Page 58 Simrad SH90 Menu buttons • : Select the range for the horizontal presentation. Range • : Select the sonar beam’s vertical angle. Tilt • : This button controls the direction of the white Bearing bearing line on your sonar picture. This line may be used to control the direction of the vertical slice.
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Page 59: Vertical Menu
Menu descriptions Vertical menu Menu description menu is only shown in modes Vertical with a vertical slice function. All relevant settings, except the , can be TX Power selected separately for the vertical modes independent of the horizontal settings. When any vertical setting is selected and defined in one mode, the setting will be applied to all vertical modes. -
Page 60: Vertical 180 Menu
Simrad SH90 • : Reverberation Controlled Gain. This function will automatically remove unwanted reverberation from the bottom or from the sea surface. It may however also remove scattered fish. • : The Ping-to-Ping filter will only show you the PP Filter echoes if they are still present after several consecutive pings (2, 4 or 8). -
Page 61: Display Menu
Menu descriptions • : This button controls the transmission power. TX Power • : Time Varied Gain. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the sonar to compensate for geometric spread and absorption. Note that the TVG will only work within the first 1000 meters. - Page 62 Simrad SH90 • : This function controls the amount of echo that Display Gain are displayed. Use this control together with to control Gain the sonar’s sensitivity. • : Click this button to control how many Colour Threshold colours to use in the echo presentation.
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Page 63: Setup Menu
Menu descriptions Setup menu Menu description menu is shown in all display Setup modes, and gives access to parameters controlling the processing and algorithms in the sonar system. It also provides access to specific system parameters and functions such as Test Store/Recall Menu buttons... - Page 64 • : This function makes it possible to External sync(hronisation) eliminate interference from other Simrad sonars on board your vessel. If the sonars are connected together, you can use these settings to synchronise their transmissions. • : This function makes it possible to set up the...
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Page 65: Objects Menu
Menu descriptions Objects menu Menu description menu is shown in all display modes, and displays the Objects range (R), bearing (B) and depth (D) to all selected objects. The identifying abbreviations for the different objects are: • AT: Automatic Target Track marker •... -
Page 66: System Test Menu
Simrad SH90 System Test menu menu is activated by the button in the System test Test Setup menu. This menu provides several sensor measurements and test functions for operational and functional tests. Note that tests are designed only to be carried out by qualified service engineers. -
Page 67: Basic Theory
Basic theory BASIC THEORY This chapter explains some of the basic theory related to settings, error sources and noise conditions. Settings A sonar will transmit a sound wave into the water around the vessel. When this sound wave hits fish, bottom, or other objects in the water, a part of the sound will be returned as echoes. -
Page 68: What Is Agc
Simrad SH90 What is AGC? means Automatic Gain Control. The AGC will automatically scale the received echo data to maintain a proper dynamic range based on all the incoming echo values. In addition to Off, the strength of the filter can be set to three different levels. -
Page 69: About Gain
Basic theory Figure 14 Beam widths Large Normal Etroit The normal setting on the SH90 sonar is . This setting is Normal basically designed for longer ranges. You may also try setting . This setting will automatically Auto adjust the beam width depending on the current range. About Gain You can adjust the gain in many different ways, but the most important is the setting made by the... -
Page 70: What Is Rcg
Simrad SH90 What is RCG? means Reverberation Controlled Gain. This is a two-dimensional filtering of the received echoes in order to suppress unwanted surface and bottom reverberation. If you select Strong, the bottom echoes will disappear altogether if the bottom is flat, while schools of fish close to the bottom will be easier to see. -
Page 71: Noise And Reverberation
Basic theory By means of a medium tilt angle (B) you will most likely be able to pick up scattered fish or schools if these are located at some distance above the bottom. The upper school in the illustration will appear on the sonar picture before the bottom echo, while the lower school will easily be disguised by the bottom echoes. -
Page 72: Reverberation
Simrad SH90 Figure 16 Cavitation When the bubbles collapse, they cause very strong local shock-waves in the water. These may be audible and can also damage the propeller blades. In addition to this, the cavitation will generate very strong reverberation, commonly seen as a red stripe of echoes behind the vessel. -
Page 73: Blocking
Basic theory The echoes from the bottom will vary with how uneven the bottom is, what kind of bottom you have under your vessel, (rock, mud, sand etc.) as well as your current tilt setting. The echo from the sea surface will vary with the current sea state and your current tilt setting. -
Page 74: Layers And Deflections
Simrad SH90 This includes motor, propellers, thrusters, winches, cooling- and air conditioning systems, pumps, cranes, hydraulic systems etc. Switch the equipment on again one at the time, and check the sonar every time. With luck, you will spot which of your electrical systems that create the noise. - Page 75 Basic theory Figure 19 Water temperatures on warm days When the temperature decreases (A) closer to the bottom, the sonar beam is deflected down as indicated by the illustration. The school of fish (B) you thought you would see is not visible at all. On cold days, you may experience the opposite: the cold water will be close to the surface, and the water temperature increases with increasing depth.
- Page 76 Simrad SH90 Index 270°/Vertical Boundary lines delete, 42 mode, 52 moving, 19 Define Bow Marker Mode buttons, 28 description, 22 Deflections Bow up theory, 72 mode, 50 Delete About Bow up/180° vertical marker, 32 on-line help, 22 mode, 51 sonar images, 34...
- Page 77 Index Simrad SH90, 8 load factory settings, 42 marker, 31 Fish alarm load user setting, 41 menu button, 62 move the boundary lines, 19 Full screen position Keep menu button, 59 track, 39 sonar images, 34 power off, 12 power on, 11...
- Page 78 Simrad SH90 Default Setting, 62 Movements marker, 63 Display Gain, 60 menu button, 61 Power off External procedure, 12 sync(hronisation), Power on procedure, 11 Noise Fish alarm, 62 PP Filter test, 71 Full screen, 59 menu button, 56, 58–59 theory, 69 Gain, 56–58...
- Page 79 Processor Unit operational mode, 27 beam width, 66 backup, 43 Setup blocking, 71 menu, 61 cavitation, 69 Position Track marker, 63 Simrad SH90 deflections, 72 Pulse form familiarization, 8 gain, 67 theory, 66 introduction, 8 noise, 69 Pulse Form Software PP Filter, 66 menu button, 56–58...
- Page 80 Simrad SH90 True motion Wind speed mode, 51 menu button, 62 True motion/Vertical Windows XP license mode, 51 reactivate, 45 adjust, 26 menu button, 56–57, 59 theory, 65 XP license TX Power reactivate, 45 menu button, 56–57, 59 Units menu button, 60...
- Page 81 Index 323773/B...
- Page 82 ISBN-13: 978-82-8066-112-8 © 2010 Kongsberg Maritime AS...
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