Page 1 Operator manual Simrad SP60 Low frequency fishery sonar www.simrad.com M A X I M I Z I N G Y O U R P E R F O R M A N C E S E A...
Page 3 850-164575 / Rev.D SP60 Low frequency fishery sonar Operator manual WARNING The sonar must never be powered up when the ship is in dry dock. The transducer will be damaged if it transmits in open air. To prevent inadvertent use of the sonar, pull out the mains plug on the Sonar Processor Unit whenever the vessel is in dry dock.
Page 4 Simrad AS. The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Simrad AS shall not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document.
Page 5 Operator manual Sections System description This chapter provides a brief introduction to the SP60, and defines the main units. Refer to page 1. Display modes This chapter defines the available operational display modes. Refer to page Sonar Operating Panel The main functions of the SP60 is controlled by a dedicated keyboard; the operating panel.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
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Page 11: System Description
System description SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Introduction The Simrad SP60 sonar is a long range omnidirectional low frequency sonar, designed for small and medium sized fishing vessels, preferably for purse seiners. The standard frequency is 26 kHz (triple and multiple frequencies as option), and the beam can be electronically tilted from +10 to –60 degrees.
Page 12: System Overview
The Sonar Processor Unit contains a ruggedized computer, which runs the Microsoft Windows XP® operating system. The software has been modified by Simrad to suit the SP60 sonar requirements. The unit holds a CD R/WR unit to be used for future software upgrades.
Page 13: Sonar Room Units
System description Sonar room units The Transceiver Unit is located in the sonar room, close to the Hull Unit. One signal cable is used for communication with the Sonar Interface Unit in the wheelhouse. The transceiver performs the signal processing and the digital beamforming of the 128 transmitters and 128 receiver channels, which are located on the four identical transceiver boards.
Page 14: System Diagram
Simrad SP60 System diagram A simplified SP60 system diagram is shown. (A) = Colour display (B) = Operating Panel (C) = Sonar Processor Unit (D) = Sonar Interface Unit (E) = Loudspeaker (F) = Multiple interface lines to peripheral equipment...
Page 15 System description 850-164575 / Rev.D...
Page 16: Options
The options described below are pre-programmed into the standard software version, and a code word is required to make the actual option available. Simrad offers a 1 month free test period for certain options. Note that the Scientific Output function is not available for such a test period.
Page 17: Functional Description
System description Functional description Introduction The basic principles of the SP60 sonar are unique because of the 128 separate transmitter and receiver channels with their transducer elements spread around on the spherical transducer array. The transmission, reception and data processing are under computer control, and the powerful capabilities of the sonar are the results of sophisticated digital signal processing software and state of the art hardware.
Page 18 Simrad SP60 60 degrees vertical slice Omni/Vertical combination In addition to the Omni picture, the vertical slice is especially useful for visualizing the vertical distribution of a school of fish. In that way, it is not necessary to go over the target to see the distribution on the echo sounder, which often results in a spreading of the school.
Page 19: Stabilization System
System description Stabilization system When the beam stabilizer is activated, both horizontal and vertical beams will be stabilized electronically for roll and pitch movements up to ±20 degrees. The beam direction will then change continuously according to the vessel’s movements, and secure an optimal contact with the targets even in rough seas.
Page 20: Transmission
Simrad SP60 However, the sound absorption in salt water increases with the frequency, thus giving the lower frequencies a longer detection range. Related topics → Frequency options, page 6 AGC (Automatic Gain Control) This control will automatically adjust the gain in the preamplifiers depending on the strength of the incoming echo signals.
Page 21 System description There are 128 separate transmitters in the unit distributed on four transceiver circuit boards. Each transmitter is individually addressed and controlled from the signal processor. The controlled parameters include power output and time delay for each transducer element in order to form a beam with the selected tilt angle.
Page 22: Peripheral Equipment
• Simrad echo sounders (EQ, ES and EK Series) provides a bottom plot on the catch data page. • Simrad PI32 Net Monitoring system provides the net depth in digits and bars on the catch data presentation.
Page 23: Display Modes
Display modes DISPLAY MODES Introduction This chapter describes the SP60 display modes. The various modes represent the graphical presentation of sonar data. Nine different display modes are generated to present the best possible presentation and flexible choices for a large range of user applications.
Page 24 Simrad SP60 Bow Up When Bow Up mode is selected, the vessel symbol is stationary on the screen with the bow pointing upwards. The echo presentation covers 360 degrees around the vessel, and all echoes are updated for every ping. The distance from the vessel symbol to the outer echo ring is equal to the selected range.
Page 25: North Up
Display modes North Up When the North Up mode is selected, true north is always up on the screen. The vessel symbol is stationary with the bow pointing in the vessle’s course direction. The movement of the echoes across the screen are controlled by a combination of the vessel’s course and speed and the target’s own movements.
Page 26: True Motion
Simrad SP60 True Motion When the True Motion mode is selected, the picture is locked to a geographical position, where the vessel moves around the screen according to its present course and speed. All echoes are always presented in their correct position relative to the vessel, and their movements on the screen will be a true representation of the movements of the targets through the water.
Page 27: Audio
Display modes 180° / Audio When the 180° / Audio mode is selected, the upper half of the screen shows a 180 degrees bow-up presentation, while the lower part is used for a recording of the audio channel. The audio channel is shown with a continuous white line in the horizontal picture, and it can be trained in any direction.
Page 28: Vertical
Simrad SP60 270° / Vertical The 270° / Vertical mode is specially designed for purse seining. The vertical half slice is displayed in the lower left corner for normal setting with the net on the starboard side. If the net is set on the port side, the 60 degrees vertical slice will be displayed in the lower right hand corner.
Page 29: Bow Up / Vertical
Display modes Bow Up / Vertical When the Bow Up / Vertical mode is selected, the picture is divided into three sections; where the left side is a bow-up presentation similar to the bow-up presentation previously described. The upper part on the right hand side is a catch data presentation, while the lower part is a 60 degree vertical slice presentation.
Page 30 Simrad SP60 True Motion / Vertical When the True Motion / Vertical mode is selected, the picture is divided into three sections; where the left side is a True motion presentation similar to the true motion presentation previously described. The upper part on the right-hand side is a Catch data presentation, while the lower part is a 60 degrees Vertical slice presentation.
Page 31 Display modes Dual 1 The Dual 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.
Page 32 Simrad SP60 Dual 2 The Dual 2 mode is very similar to the Dual 1 mode previously described, but the “two sonars” are presented next to each other. All settings can still be set individually for each of the two presentations.
Page 33: Sonar Operating Panel
Frequently used functions are directly accessed by the designated control buttons. These are grouped according to their purpose. SIMRAD MAIN SW. MODE GAIN RANGE CURSOR...
Page 34: Main Switch
Simrad SP60 Main switch Main switch functions control power to the sonar, hoisting and lowering of the transducer and indicates the transducer’s current position. Power Pressing Power for approximately two seconds powers up the sonar. The adjacent green LED blinks while the Sonar Control Unit boots up, and remains illuminated once the system is operational.
Page 35: Symbol
Sonar Operating Panel Symbol The Symbol functions provide on-screen graphic references for targets, own ship and fishing gear. (A) Target marker To mark a target, move the cursor over it and press the button. A triangular symbol with a corresponding number will appear on the screen over the target.
Page 36 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 the Simrad FS trawl sonar or ITI trawl monitoring system with the sonar. • In the manual mode the trawl symbol will be displayed with the selected size, depth and distance.
Page 37: Mode
Sonar Operating Panel Mode The four Mode buttons can be used to select either the four favourite display modes or user settings. The set up the buttons to choose modes or settings, select Mode Buttons in the Display menu. Depending on the selection you make in the Mode Buttons menu, you have two options: •...
Page 38: Gain
Simrad SP60 Gain Gain controls are specified as either horizontal or vertical. Horizontal gain The two upper buttons control receiver gain effecting the horizontal presentation of the sonar. The level of gain selected is display in the Horizontal menu and on top of the tilt indicator in the upper left-hand side of the display.
Page 39: Range
Sonar Operating Panel Range Range controls are specified as either horizontal or vertical. Horizontal range The two upper buttons control the horizontal range. The range selected is displayed in the Horizontal menu, and on top of the tilt indicator in the upper left corner of the display.
Page 40: Cursor
Simrad SP60 Cursor The cursor is used for on-screen cursor orientation and menu operation. Menu The Menu button is used for selection between Menu or Full Screen presentations. When the main menu is displayed, the echo presentation will be reduced correspondingly.
Page 41 Sonar Operating Panel Trackball The trackball controls the cursor. The cursor changes appearance in relation to its location on the screen: • An Orange cursor in the echo field. • An arrow in the menu field. • A negative or positive sign at each end of the menu buttons. The negative or positive sign indicates the direction in which the corresponding parameter values will be changed when the Select button is pressed.
Page 42 Simrad SP60 Train The audio channel is displayed as a continuous white line. It can be trained either manually or automatically. The bearing angle is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the display, indicated relative to the bow. Manual In the Manual mode the train left (arrow) or train right (arrow) buttons are used to direct the audio line to the desired bearing.
Page 43 Sonar Operating Panel When the Auto Tilt function is activated in the Position Track mode the tilt search centre is automatically adjusted with regard to the distance to the tracked position. Target track To track a target, place the cursor over the desired location and press the Target Track button.
Page 44: Tilt
Simrad SP60 Tilt Manual tilt In Manual mode the transducer may be tilted within the systems limits by pressing the Tilt up (arrow) or Tilt down (arrow) buttons. Pressing either button once changes the tilt angle in steps of 1 degree. Pressing and holding either button continuously changes the tilt angle until pressure is removed.
Page 45: Various
Sonar Operating Panel Various The buttons grouped under various are Zoom, Record, Mute and Off Centre. Mute The Mute button is used as to activate and deactivate the echo audio channel, and to acknowledge audible alarms. The Mute function is also available on the Display menu.
Page 46: Operation
Simrad SP60 OPERATION Introduction What this chapter contains All operation of the sonar is normally made from the Sonar Operating Panel. Optionally, a standard mouse or trackball may be connected, and the sonar can then be operated by means of the menu system alone.
Page 47: Maintaining The Sonar
Operation Maintaining the sonar Maintenance procedures To ensure the best possible reliability of the SP60 sonar, it is important to follow the maintenance procedures described in the Maintenance chapter. Important when docking the vessel Caution When docking the vessel, disconnect the mains plug on the Sonar Processor Unit to prevent inadvertent use of the sonar.
Page 48: Start And Stop Procedures
Simrad SP60 Start and stop procedures Note Before you start the sonar, check that the water depth is sufficient, and that the vessel’s speed is within the maximum speed specified with the transducer lowered. MAIN SW. Start procedure Observe the following procedure to power up the sonar.
Page 49: Stop Procedure
S101 (CD15006) Design change On sonars shipped from Simrad before August 2003, the APC10 Sonar Processor Unit is used. This unit is also equipped with an “on/off” switch behind a front panel. It has also an additional “master on/off” switch on its rear panel. Instead of disconnecting the mains plug, this switch can be set to “off”.
Page 50: Dry-Docking Safety Measures
Simrad SP60 Procedures for emergency hoisting are provided in the Maintenance chapter. Dry-docking safety measures To prevent inadvertent use of the sonar when dry-docking etc., disconnect the mains plug for the Sonar Processor Unit. Warning Transmitting in air will damage the transducer! Related topics →...
Page 51: Menu Operation
Operation Menu operation Introduction The menu system on the SP60 sonar is designed to allow for easy and fast access to the parameters. The menu can be removed from the screen. Some of the parameters (for example Range, Gain and Tilt) can be controlled both from the button on the menu and from buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 52: Screen Presentations
Simrad SP60 Screen presentations The menu can be set up for permanent display, or available only when required for parameter alterations. The Menu button on the Sonar Operating Panel is used to select Menu or Full Screen presentation. Typical screen...
Page 53 Operation Full screen presentation with the menu hidden from view (CD15008B) Full screen presentation with temporary menu (CD15008C) 850-164575 / Rev.D...
Page 54: Menu Structure
Simrad SP60 Menu structure The menu field on the sonar display contains several different buttons, tabs and parameter dialogues. (A) Sonar type: The upper “button” indicates the sonar in operation. You can not press this button. (B) Mode selection: The second button is used to display the current mode.
Page 55: Menu Buttons
Operation Menu buttons Each menu contains several buttons. Each button shows both the function and the current parameter. The majority of the buttons in each menu field have three functions. • You can select a lower parameter value. • You can select a higher parameter value. •...
Page 56: Selecting A New Parameter Value
Simrad SP60 Selecting a new parameter value The menu system is operated by the trackball and the Select button on the Sonar Operating Panel. CURSOR When you have gained more experience, and Object Menu Select View have become more familiar with the available options, you will select the parameters directly from the “smart”...
Page 57 Operation The parameter value shown in the button is operational even without closing the parameter dialogue. This makes it easy to test the effect of each parameter setting. Note that the transceiver related parameters will first be in operation in the next ping.
Page 58: Stored Parameters
Simrad SP60 Stored parameters Default settings The parameter settings identified with an asterisk (*), indicates the normal setting known to perform well under normal conditions. If you get “lost“ in the parameter settings, the Default settings function will bring up these normal parameters.
Page 59: Visual Aids
Operation Visual aids Common information on the display In nearly all display modes, the following information is provided. • The Tilt indicator is displayed in the upper left corner. The selected range and gain is shown on top of this indicator. •...
Page 60: Cosmetics
Simrad SP60 Cosmetics The choices in the Cosmetics menu allows you to enable or disable a range of visual aids in the sonar picture. Sonar display with Bearing Card (A) Wind Marker (B) and Distance Rings (C) enabled (CD15014A) (A) The Bearing Card shows the current bearing relative to the vessel.
Page 61 Operation Sonar display with Variable Range Marker (D), Compass Card (E) and Vertical Ring (F) enabled. The Vertical Ring reflects the vertical range setting. 100 m 200 m 1123 m 300 m 400 m (CD15014B) (D) The VRM (Variable Range Marker) consists of an adjustable range ring with range readout.
Page 62 Simrad SP60 Sonar display with Vertical Depth dividers (G), Track history with Minute Markers (H) and Bow Marker (I) enabled. 100 m 200 m 300 m 400 m (CD15014C) (G) The Depth dividers are horizontal dotted lines used to visualize the depth steps in the vertical slices.
Page 63 • Scientific output Note that all options are pre-programmed into the standard sonar version, and that Simrad offer a 1 month free test period for certain options. When ordering a permanent option installation, a code word will be released from Simrad.
Page 64 HWID - This field displays the unique 12-character Hardware Identification code. This code is different for each SP60 sonar. Simrad uses this code to generate the 32-characters code word used for a permanent option installation. Try - A number of buttons, where each will start the 1 month free test period for the chosen option.
Page 65: On-Line Help
Operation On-line help The SP60 sonar is equipped with a comprehensive on-line help system. It is available from all the parameter dialogues and menus by pressing the Help button. Help is provided in two levels: On-line and Free. Once pressed, the first Help text will appear in the bottom of the menu.
Page 66: Menu Descriptions
Simrad SP60 MENU DESCRIPTIONS Introduction This section provides a detailed description of the complete menu system for the SP60 sonar, and contains the chapters listed below. For an explanation of how to operate the menu system, refer to the section Menu operation.
Page 67: Active Menus
Menu description Active menus Overview The Active menus are those relevant for the different operational modes. The menus are shown with vertical selector tabs on the right hand side, and each menu can easily be selected using the trackball and the Select button on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 68: Horizontal
Simrad SP60 Horizontal The Horizontal menu is used to control the horizontal presentations. The parameters chosen are present in all display modes. When a horizontal parameter setting is selected and defined in one mode, the chosen settings will automatically be applied to all modes.
Page 69: Vertical
Menu description Vertical The Vertical menu is only shown in modes with a vertical slice function. All relevant settings, except the TX Power, can be 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 70: Display
Simrad SP60 Display The Display menu is shown in all display modes, and provides access to parameters controlling the visual presentation of the sonar views. Some of the choices on the menu are simple on/off buttons. Full Screen - Replica of the Menu button on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 71: Setup
Menu description Setup The Setup menu is shown in all display 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 and Store/Recall. Setup parameters →...
Page 72: Objects
Simrad SP60 Objects The Objects menu is shown in all display modes, and displays the range (R), bearing (B) and depth (D) to all selected objects. The identification (ID) abbreviations for the different objects are: AT - Automatic Target Track Marker...
Page 73: Temporary Menus
Menu description Temporary menus The Temporary menus are those selected from the active menus. They are also shown with vertical tabs on the right side of the menu, and can easily be selected by the trackball and the Select button. The Temporary menus must however be removed manually using the Close button in the bottom of menu.
Page 74: Cosmetics
Simrad SP60 Cosmetics The Cosmetics menu is activated by pressing the Cosmetics button in the Display menu. It provides access to various parameters controlling the appearance of the sonar picture. All the functions - except Track history - are on/off buttons.
Page 75: Store/Recall
Menu description Store/Recall The Store/Recall menu is activated by the Store/Recall button in the Setup menu. The Store/Recall menu is used to store single display pictures or a sequence or pictures. The stored pictures can easily be recalled for evaluation or comparing schools. Store/Recall parameters Store - This is the “record”...
Page 76: System Test
Simrad SP60 System test The System test menu is activated by the Test button in the Setup menu. The System test menu provides several test routines available to perform operational and functional tests. These tests are designed only to be carried out by qualified service engineers.
Page 77 Menu description About - This button provides access to a small information dialogue providing the current software version. The Close button closes this menu. The Help button opens the on-line help. Related topics → Message bar, page 113 → About, page 85 850-164575 / Rev.D...
Page 78: Sort Modes
Simrad SP60 Sort Modes The Sort Modes menu is activated by the Sort Modes button in the Setup menu. The Sort Modes menu is used to select the display modes to be activated by the four Mode buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 79: Pop-Up Menus
Menu description Pop-up menus The pop-up menus are accessed using the View and Object buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel, or the middle and right mouse buttons if an optional mouse is installed. Each button will present a small menu, and it appears at the cursor’s current location.
Page 80: View Pop-Up
Simrad SP60 View pop-up The View pop-up menu is accessed using the View button over the trackball on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button if an optional mouse is installed. When activating the pop-up menu in the Catch Data view, it will display the following reduced menu.
Page 81 Menu description Grey scale data - This command changes the display from a colour presentation to a black-and-white. The number of shades of grey and the number of different colours used will be the same. The Grey scale data command can be selected for singular sonar views independent of each other.
Page 82: Object Pop-Up
Simrad SP60 Object pop-up The Object pop-up menu is accessed using the Object button over the trackball on the Sonar Operating Panel, or the right mouse button if an optional mouse is installed. This pop-up menu is mainly used when you operate the sonar from an optional mouse, as most of the functions on it can be selected directly on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 83 Menu description Object pop-up parameters Basic functions - These choices provide the same functions as their respective buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel. - Target Track - Position Track - Set Marker - New Own Ship Marker - Circle Marker - Gear Symbol New ruler - When this function is selected, a straight line is drawn from the current cursor position (where the Object...
Page 84: View Menus
Simrad SP60 View menus The View menus are activated from the View pop-up menu, which again is accessed using the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button. The View menus are shown with vertical tabs on the right hand side, and the menus can easily be closed using the Close button in the lower part of each menu.
Page 85: Geoview
Menu description GeoView The GeoView menu is activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button in any horizontal view, and then selecting View menu in the View pop-up. The GeoView menu provides control of selected parameters related to the current data displayed in the horizontal view;...
Page 86: Verticalview
Simrad SP60 VerticalView The VerticalView menu is activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button while positioning the cursor in any of the vertical views, and then selecting View menu in the View pop-up.
Page 87: Catchview
Menu description CatchView The CatchView menu is activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button while the cursor is located in the Catch view, and then selecting View menu in the View pop-up. The Catch view is only available in the 270º/Vertical, True Motion/Vertical and Bow up/Vertical display modes, and you may need to hide the menu to see it.
Page 88: Messages
Simrad SP60 Messages Message categories When necessary, the sonar will provide you (or your service engineer) with operational and technical messages. These messages are sorted into four categories; Warnings, Operator alarms, System alarms and Errors. In order to access the messages, the Message bar must be enabled.
Page 89: Warnings
Menu description Warnings The Warnings menu is activated from the Warnings button in the Message bar. The Warnings menu displays the warning messages issued by the sonar. Each warning is identified with time of issue and a heading. Additional information is found in the small text field below the message list.
Page 90: Operator Alarms
Simrad SP60 Operator alarms The Operator alarms dialogue is activated from the Op.Alarms button in the Message bar. The Operator alarms menu displays the alarms issued by the sonar. Each alarm message is identified with time of issue and a heading.
Page 91: System Alarms
Menu description System alarms The System alarms dialogue is activated from the Sys.Alarms button in the Message bar. The System alarms dialogue displays the alarms issued by the sonar. Each alarm message is identified with time of issue and a heading.
Page 92: Errors
Simrad SP60 Errors The Errors dialogue is activated from the Errors button in the Message bar. The Errors menu displays the alarms issued by the sonar. Each error message is identified with time of issue and a heading. Additional information is found in the small text field below the message list.
Page 93: About Parameter Dialogues And Help
Parameters PARAMETERS About parameter dialogues and help This chapter describes all the parameter dialogues accessed from the menu system. When a parameter is selected, the available choices are shown in the dialogue below the menu. The setting is then made using the available buttons or lists.
Page 94: Alphabetical List
Simrad SP60 Alphabetical list The following is an overview of available parameters incorporated in the SP60 sonar system. → → About, page 85 Range (CatchView), page 123 → → AGC, page 86 RCG, page 124 → → Audio volume, page 87 Recall, page 125 →...
Page 95: About
Parameters About The About parameter dialogue is accessed from the System test menu. The About dialogue is only used to provide information about the current software version. In addition, the Versions button opens a small text document with detailed version information. This information is not intended for operational use.
Page 96: Agc (Automatic Gain Control)
Simrad SP60 AGC (Automatic Gain Control) The AGC parameter is accessed from the Horizontal and Vertical menus. The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) adjusts the gain in the sonar’s preamplifier circuitry. This gain depends on the strength of the incoming echo signal. The result is a filter effect, reducing noise and reverberation.
Page 97: Audio Volume
Parameters Audio Volume The Audio Volume is accessed from the Horizontal and Vertical menus. The Audio Volume in the loudspeaker can be selected in 10 steps. The audio channel, from which the audible information is retrieved, is shown with a continuos white line. This line can be trained by using the training controls on the Sonar Operating Panel or the Train button in the menus.
Page 98: Bearing (Horizontal)
Simrad SP60 Bearing (Horizontal) The Bearing parameters are accessed from the Horizontal menu. The Bearing of the audio channel is normally controlled from the Sonar Operating Panel. The selected bearing is shown with a continuous white line pointing out from the transducer position.
Page 99 Parameters Absolute/Relative Click Absolute to set bearing of the audio channel to be relative to true north. Click Relative to set the bearing to be relative to the vessel’s bow. Manual/Auto In Manual mode, the audio channel can be trained continuously in either direction by pressing the two arrow buttons in the Train field on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 100: Bearing (Display)
Simrad SP60 Bearing (Display) The Bearing button is located in the Display menu. This is simply a selector switch. Click on the button to select True north or Relative ship. Certain bearing data will change their values accordingly. The following bearing data will change when you switch between the two settings: •...
Page 101: Bearing (Vertical)
Parameters Bearing (Vertical) The Bearing (Vertical) parameter is accessed from the Vertical menu. This dialogue allows you to train the audio channel bearing manually. The Bearing of the audio channel is normally controlled with the Train buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel. The bearing of the vertical slice, which is presented by the white audio line in the horizontal picture, may also be trained by the Bearing button in the Horizontal menu.
Page 102: Colour Threshold
Simrad SP60 Colour Threshold The Colour Threshold button is located on the Display menu. The Colour Threshold function is used to reduce the number of echo colours on the display. The strength of the echoes is indicated with a scale of 16 or 64 colours.
Page 103: Colours
Parameters Colours The Colours button is located in the Display menu. The colour strength of the echo presentation can be selected with three different colour scales. Under normal conditions, the Normal colours will give the best dynamic in the echo presentation, while Strong colours are preferred for weaker echoes.
Page 104: Data Source
Simrad SP60 Data Source The Data Source button is located in the Vertical View menu. The Vertical View menu is are activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel (or the middle mouse button) while positioning the cursor in any of the vertical views, and then selecting View menu on the View pop-up menu.
Page 105: Dead Reckoning
Parameters Dead Reckoning Dead Reckoning is accessed from the Setup menu. Dead Reckoning is used to improve the position of the historical track line from the vessel, relative to the actual position of the drifting fishing gear. When OFF, the vessel movement and track line will be calculated from the GPS data, which then will be relative to the bottom.
Page 106: Default Setting
This function makes it possible to delete all the parameters currently saved in the sonar’s memory, and re-install those defined by Simrad instead; the factory default settings. These default settings are identified with an asterisk in the different parameter dialogues and menus, and will perform well under normal conditions.
Page 107: Direction Indicator
Parameters Direction Indicator The Direction Indicator is accessed from the Vertical View menu when Data Source is set to Indicator. The Vertical View menu is activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel (or the middle mouse button) while positioning the cursor in any of the vertical views, and then selecting View menu on the View pop-up menu.
Page 108: Display Gain
Simrad SP60 Display Gain Display Gain is accessed on the Display menu. The Display Gain increases or decreases the presentation of the echo colours on the display. In order to adjust the receiver gain, refer to the individual Gain parameters accessed in the Horizontal and Vertical menus.
Page 109: Edit Gear (Purse)
Parameters Edit Gear (Purse) The Gear parameter dialogue is accessed on the Setup menu. Each of the available options in the Gear dialogue can be edited using the Edit button. When a purse has has been selected, this parameter dialogue is provided. These parameters allows you to define the depth and the length of your purse seine, as well as which side of the vessel it is positioned.
Page 110: Edit Gear (Trawl)
A dedicated parameter dialogue is provided to define the distance to the trawl. The setting is made automatically if you click the Auto button, provided that a Simrad trawl system is connected to the sonar. If you click Manual, you can define the setting in steps of 10 meters.
Page 111 A dedicated parameter dialogue is provided to define the width of the trawl opening. The setting is made automatically if you click the Auto button, provided that a Simrad trawl system is connected to the sonar. If you click Manual, you can define the setting in steps of 10 meters.
Page 112: Edit School
Simrad SP60 Edit School The Edit School parameter dialogue is accessed from the School button in the Setup menu. In the School dialogue, select species and press Edit. The top button displays the fish species selected in the School dialogue.
Page 113: Expansion
Parameters Expansion The Expansion parameter is accessed from the Echo View menu. The Expansion function is used to expand the echo view around the trawl symbol or the bottom. To expand around the bottom, an external echo sounder must be connected. 850-164575 / Rev.D...
Page 114: External Synchronization
The External Sync button is located in the Setup menu. The External synchronization function makes it possible to eliminate interference from other Simrad sonars on board the vessel. If the sonars are connected together, you can use these settings to synchronise their transmissions.
Page 115: Fish Alarm
Parameters Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm button is located in the Setup menu. The Fish Alarm function makes it possible to set up the sonar to warn you when a school of fish are detected inside the selected sector. The selected sector is displayed with white dashed lines in the horizontal sonar picture.
Page 116: Frequency
However, the sound absorption in salt water decreases with the frequency, thus giving lower frequencies a longer range. If only the standard frequency is installed, Simrad offers a one-month free test period for the multiple frequencies. 850-164575 / Rev.D...
Page 117: Gain
Parameters Gain The Gain is accessed from the Horizontal and Vertical menus. The Gain is normally selected from the Sonar Operating Panel. It has 51 values, these are numbered from 0 to 50. The receiver gain is changed 1 dB per step. In addition to the readout on the Gain button, the horizontal gain is normally repeated over the tilt indicator in the upper left hand corner on the display.
Page 118: Gear
Simrad SP60 Gear The Gear button is located in the Setup menu. The Gear parameter dialogue is used to select the type of fishing gear, and to get the right size and position of the gear on the display. By using Edit... it is possible to program the system for three different purse seines, three different bottom trawls, and three different pelagic trawls.
Page 119: Heading
Parameters Heading The Heading parameter is accessed by pressing the Hdg (Heading) button in the Status dialogue at the bottom of the menus. The Heading readout is a repetition of the connected course gyro input. Manual heading input may be used if signals from external sensors are missing.
Page 120: Inspect Object
Simrad SP60 Inspect Object The Inspect Object parameters are either accessed when you select a target marker in the Objects menu, or when you place the cursor on the marker and pushes the Select button on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 121: Language
Parameters Language The Language button is located on the Display menu. The Language parameter dialogue is used to select the language on the menus. 850-164575 / Rev.D...
Page 122: Menu
Simrad SP60 Menu The Menu button is located in the Display menu. The Menu parameter is used to select different levels of complexity of the menu system. • For simplified use, select the Short menu system. Only the most important parameters will then be shown in the menus.
Page 123: Message Bar
Parameters Message Bar The Message Bar button is located in the System test menu. This menu is accessed by pressing the Test... button on the Setup menu. The sonar automatically issues messages when a disturbance occur. The messages are grouped into four categories;...
Page 124: Mode
Simrad SP60 Mode The Mode button is located on the top of every menu. The Mode parameter dialogue is used to select display mode. It will automatically provide a selection between the modes currently available on the sonar. The various dipslay modes are described in the Display Modes chapter.
Page 125: Mode Buttons
Parameters Mode Buttons The Mode Buttons button is located in the Display menu. This is simply a selector switch. Click on the button to select Mode or User, and by this defining the operational function of the four Mode buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel. Mode: The four Mode buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel can be used to select from your favourite modes.
Page 126: Movements
Simrad SP60 Movements The Movements button is located in the Setup menu. The Movements function makes it possible to estimate the position of a tracked school at a given time (from one to ten minutes). Estimate school position is presented by a violet dot.
Page 127: Palette
Parameters Palette The Palette button is located in the Display menu. The Palette parameter dialogue is used to select background colours and day/night brightness of the display. 850-164575 / Rev.D...
Page 128: Panel Backlight
Simrad SP60 Panel Backlight The Panel Backlight button is located in the Display menu. The Panel Backlight controls the illumination on the keyboard on the Sonar Operating Panel in 8 steps (0 – 7). Note that the Panel Backlight can only be manually operated. The Auto button is added for future expansion.
Page 129: Pp Filter
Parameters PP Filter The PP Filter can be accessed from the Horizontal and Vertical menus. The PP Filter (Ping-to Ping filter) reduces unwanted noise and echoes from the screen. The filter has three different strengths. As the ping-to-ping filter compares the echoes from the last 2 (Weak), 4 (Medium) or 8 (Strong) pings, it will take this selected amounts of pings to make a stable presentation when changing most of the sonar functions.
Page 130: Pulse Form
Simrad SP60 Pulse Form The Pulse Form is accessed from the Horizontal and Vertical menus. The Pulse Form parameter dialogue is used to select the form of the transmitter pulse. This could either be CW (Continuous Wave) with different pulse lengths, or FM (Frequency Modulation) with different pulse lengths and number of frequencies.
Page 131 Parameters There is a selection between three different pulse lengths: Short, Normal and Long. In addition the pulse length will change automatically in accordance with the selected range. The table shows the different pulse lengths given in milliseconds (ms). FM (Frequency Modulation) In the FM mode, the transmitter pulse is frequency modulated.
Page 132: Range
Simrad SP60 Range The Range parameter can be accessed from the button in the Horizontal and Vertical menus. Horizontal and vertical range is normally selected using the SP60 Sonar Operating Panel. You can also control these settings directly on the Range button. The available choices are listed in this dialogue.
Page 133: Range (Catch View)
Parameters Range (Catch View) The Range (Catch View) button is located in the Catch View menu. The CatchView menu is activated by pressing the View button on The Sonar Operating Panel (or the middle mouse button), while the cursor is located in the Catch view, and then selecting View menu on the View pop-up menu.
Page 134: Rcg (Reverberation Controlled Gain)
Simrad SP60 RCG (Reverberation Controlled Gain) The RCG button is located in the Horizontal and Vertical menus. The RCG (Reverberation Controlled Gain) regulates the receiver gain individually for each of the 64 receiving beams. In Weak and Medium selections, signals with small variations,...
Page 135: Recall
Parameters Recall The Recall button is located in the Store/Recall menu, which is accessed from the Setup menu. The Recall button is used to retrieve the previously stored display information. You can select which storage image you wish to see by selecting it from the list of temporary or permanent files, or start a playback sequence.
Page 136: Ruler
Simrad SP60 Ruler To create a ruler, open the Object pop-up menu by clicking Object on the Sonar Operating Panel (or the right mouse button), and select New ruler in the Object pop-up menu. To open the Ruler dialogue, click on the ruler with the Select button.
Page 137: Scale
Parameters Scale The Scale button is located in the Geo View menu. The GeoView menu is activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button in any horizontal view, and then selecting View menu in the View pop-up menu.
Page 138: School
Simrad SP60 School The School button is located in the Setup menu. The School parameter is used to obtain information of the volume estimation of a school in the automatic target tracking program. Four types of known fish species plus Own school can be selected.
Page 139: Scientific Output (Option)
Parameters Scientific Output (Option) The Scientific Output button is located in the Setup menu. The Scientific Output functionality is designed to be used when the sonar is used for scientific purposes. When enabled, the sonar will provide special information on an ethernet port. The data provided by the the Scientific Output function can be enabled or disabled using the following buttons: •...
Page 140: Search Sector
Simrad SP60 Search Sector The Search Sector is accessed from the Bearing paramater dialogue, which is turn is opened from the Horizontal menu. The Search Sector parameter dialogue is used to define the size (in degrees) of the search sector, in which the audio beam will travel back and forth when the Auto Search mode is enabled.
Page 141: Search Step
Parameters Search Step The Search Step is accessed from the Bearing paramater dialoge, which is turn is opened from the Horizontal menu. The Search Step parameter dialogue is used to define the size of each step (in degrees) the audio beam will travel between each transmission.
Page 142: Sector
Simrad SP60 Sector The Sector is accessed from the Horizontal menu. The Sector is defined as the sector covered by one ping. The size of the sector can be selected between 360 degrees (Omni) and 11 degrees (single beam). When you select 11 degrees, the current bearing will be the centre of the audio beam.
Page 143: Slant Range/True Range
Parameters Slant Range/True Range The Slant Range/True Range button is located in the Cosmetics menu, which in turn is accessed from the Display menu. In the True Range presentation the echo distance is the distance which the vessel must sail in order to come on top of the target. In the Slant Range presentation the distance to the target is measured along the tilt angle.
Page 144: Speed
Simrad SP60 Speed The Speed parameter is accessed by pressing the Spd (Speed) button in the Status dialogue at the bottom of the menus. The Speed readout is a repetition of the connected speed input source, which can be a separate speed log input or data from the connected (D)GPS.
Page 145: Stabilizer
Parameters Stabilizer The Stabilizer button is located in the Setup menu. When the stabilizer is active, the transducer beam will be stabilized electronically for roll and pitch. The beam direction will change continuously according to the vessel’s movements, and thus be compensated whenever the vessel is out of trim. The beam angle will always be maintained as if referred to a “flat”...
Page 146: Start Range / Stop Range
Simrad SP60 Start Range / Stop Range The Start Range / Stop Range button is located in the EchoView menu. The functionality of this button depends on the Expansion setting. If Expansion is set to Trawl, this button will appear as Start Range.
Page 147: Status
Parameters Status The Status dialogue is the default view displayed in the lower, right hand corner of the screen. The Status dialogue can not be closed, but if an other parameter is selected it will be overwritten. The dialogue contains a transducer position indicator, as well as readouts of current time, date, latitude, longitude, heading and speed.
Page 148: Store
Simrad SP60 Store The Store button is located in the Store/Recall menu, which is accessed from the Setup menu. The Store button is used to store display information. This may be a sequence loop or single display pictures, as selected in the Store mode dialogue.
Page 149: Target Track
Parameters Target Track The Target Track button is located in the GeoView menu. The GeoView menu is activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button in any horizontal view, and then selecting View menu in the View pop-up menu.
Page 150: Tilt
Simrad SP60 Tilt The Tilt parameters are accessed from the Horizontal menu. The Tilt is normally controlled from the Sonar Operating Panel. The transducer can be tilted electronically from +10 degrees up to -60 degrees down. In addition to the readout on the Tilt button, the...
Page 151: Time And Date
Parameters Time and Date The Time and Date dialogue box is accessed by pressing the Time or Date buttons in the default Status dialogue at the bottom of the menu. Time and date are battery powered and stored in the memory when the sonar is switched off. The Date/Time properties dialogue box is provided by the sonar’s operating system, and it is used to change time, date and time zone settings.
Page 152: Track History
Simrad SP60 Track History The Track History is accessed from the Cosmetics menu. The Track History lines show the movement history of your own ship as a line after the vessel symbol. When this function is active, the length (in time) of the history lines can be set.
Page 153: Track Window
Parameters Track Window The Track Window parameter is accessed from the Setup menu. The Track Window command enables you to adjust the track window size. A larger track window will enable the system to track a large target more easily, but the system will be more susceptible to background noise.
Page 154: Transducer
Simrad SP60 Transducer The Transducer button is located in the Status dialogue at the bottom of the menus. The Transducer position is normally selected from the Sonar Operating Panel, and in addition to the LED indicators on the panel, the transducer position will be indicated in the Status dialogue.
Page 155: Tvg (Time Variable Gain)
Parameters TVG (Time Variable Gain) The TVG button is located in the Horizontal and Vertical menus. The TVG controls the gain in the signal amplifier. The gain is weakest just after the ping, and increases in accordance with time (and therefore range). The TVG reaches the maximum gain at approximately 1500 meters.
Page 156: Tx Power
Simrad SP60 Tx Power The Tx Power button is accessed from the Horizontal and Vertical menus. The TX Power is used to select the transmitter output power. Note that the TX Power parameter is common for all the menus. Thus, if the Tx Power is changed in one menu, it will automatically also be changed in all other menus.
Page 157: Units
Parameters Units The Units button is located on the Display menu. When activated, it opens the Engineering Units parameter dialogue. This parameter dialogue is used to set up the various units used by the sonar to display all measurements. Separate units are available for Range, Equipment, Depth, Speed, Position and Temperature.
Page 158: User Setting
Simrad SP60 User Setting User Setting is accessed from the Setup menu. The User Setting is used to store the parameter settings for different type of fisheries, or individual user related settings. The stored settings can easily be loaded back into the operative menus using the Mode buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 159: Wind Direction
Parameters Wind Direction The Wind Direction button is located in the Setup menu. The wind marker is show in the outer area of the echo presentation as a white arrow. This arrow can be manually adjusted for indication of the wind or current direction, or automatically show the wind direction if a wind sensor is connected.
Page 160: Wind Speed
Simrad SP60 Wind Speed The Wind Speed button is located in the Setup menu. The Wind Speed is not used as a parameter in the sonar. It is only a readout if a wind sensor is connected. 850-164575 / Rev.D...
Page 161: Zoom
Parameters Zoom The Zoom button is located in the Vertical View menu. The Zoom function is used to zoom in on the vertical view around the trawl symbol or the bottom. To zoom in on the bottom, an external echo sounder must be connected to the sonar.
Page 162 Simrad SP60 Zoom Scale The Zoom button is located in the Vertical View menu. The Zoom Scale is used for scaling the zoom around the bottom. 850-164575 / Rev.D...
Page 163: On-Board Maintenance
For location and replacing of fuses, refer to the chapter for the unit in question. Major repairs and complete overhaul of the sonar must be left to an authorized Simrad service engineer. Topics → Wheelhouse units, page 154 →...
Page 164: Wheelhouse Units
Simrad SP60 Wheelhouse units Cleaning The units must be kept clean and dry. Remove salt water residue with a soft cloth moistened in fresh water. Do not use strong solvents. Note The display screen must be handled with care to avoid damage to the anti-glare filter coating.
Page 165 On-board maintenance MC70 Sonar Processor Unit The two dust filters on the MC70 are located on the air inlets on the front side of the Sonar Processor Unit. The dust filters on the MC70 Sonar Processor Unit (CD7023) The filter is accessible by simply pulling off the filter grid. Each filter should be vacuum cleaned, or washed in soap and water.
Page 166: Transceiver Unit
Simrad SP60 Transceiver Unit Dust filter There is a dust filter in the bottom of the Transceiver Unit. To avoid overheating, this must be inspected, and if necessary, cleaned once every third month. The dust filter is accessible from the outside of the Transceiver Unit, by unscrewing the eight finger nuts in the bottom of the unit.
Page 167: Hull Unit
On-board maintenance Hull unit General The sonar hull unit must be under continuous watch as a part of the vessel’s machinery. As the hull unit may be exposed to severe strain because of pitching and vibrations, it must be inspected regulary for loose parts. In addition to lubrication, check for signs of corrosion.
Page 168: Sp60 Hull Unit Familiarization
Simrad SP60 SP60 Hull unit familiarization Observe the illustration below for the identification of the main parts. A) Upper limit switch S304 B) Transducer shaft C) Lower limit switch S305 D) Air bleeding cock E) Hoist motor F) Motor Control Unit...
Page 169: Docking The Vessel
On-board maintenance Docking the vessel When docking the vessel, great care must be taken not to damage the sonar trunk and protecting blister. Warning The sonar must never be powered up when the ship is in dry dock. The transducer will be damaged if it transmits in open air.
Page 170 Simrad SP60 On vessels which have been in dock, the Hull Unit must be thoroughly examined, and the hoist/lower functions must be checked out and observed while operating the Hoist/Lower Switch (S302 in the Motor Control Unit). The hoist/lower motor will automatically stop when the transducer shaft reaches the upper or lower limit switch.
Page 171: Cleaning The Transducer
On-board maintenance Cleaning the transducer The transducer normally needs little attention. However, the transducer face should be inspected and cleaned whenever the vessel is in dock. To lower the transducer when in dock, use the hoist/lower switch S302 in the Motor Control Unit (mounted on the gantry). Set the switch to STOP to position the transducer at any vertical location.
Page 172: Hoist Motor Overload Protection
Simrad SP60 Hoist motor overload protection To prevent the hoist/lower motor from overload, an overload circuit breaker S301 is located in the Motor Control Unit. This may automatically be switched off during hoisting if the vessel’s speed is too high, or if the transducer shaft has been bent.
Page 173: Emergency Hoisting And Lowering
On-board maintenance Emergency hoisting and lowering In case of a failure or an emergency in the normal hoist/lower operation controlled from the Sonar Operating Panel, the transducer may be hoisted and lowered from the Sonar Room. Local control switch S302 If the 3-phase voltage for the hoist/lower motor and the +24 Vdc stand-by voltage from the Transceiver Unit are available, the transducer can be hoisted or lowered by means of switch S302...
Page 174: Air Bleeding
Simrad SP60 Air bleeding To avoid damage to the transducer by transmitting in air inside the trunk, the air bleeding system must be checked after the ship has been docked. Observe the following procedure. Close the air bleeding cock on top of the trunk flange and dismount the pipe.
Page 175: Lubrication
On-board maintenance Lubrication From the factory, the Hull Unit is lubricated with the types of oil or grease as specified below. However, if of equal quality, other types may be used. The numbers below refer to the lubrication points on the illustration to the left. (1) The ball bearing on the top of the hoist/lower screw must be lubricated with normal ball bearing grease.
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