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- Page 1 Operator manual Simrad SX90 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 SX90 Operator manual This manual provides you with the basic information required to operate the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar. For more detailed information about menus and parameters, refer to the Simrad SX90 Reference manual. WARNING: The Simrad SX90 sonar must never be powered up when the ship is in dry dock.
- Page 4 Support If you require maintenance on your Simrad product contact your local dealer. You can also contact us using the following address: simrad.support@simrad.com. If you need information about our other products, visit www.simrad.com. On our web site you will also find a list of our dealers and distributors.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Operator manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............7 SIMRAD SX90 FISH FINDING SONAR........ 8 Important matters .....................8 Basic information .....................8 GETTING STARTED............10 Power on/off procedures..................10 How to perform basic operations ................12 Echo presentation and menu ................ 12 Temporary menu.................. - Page 6 Simrad SX90 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 ................. 34 How to rename sonar images ............... 35 How to print sonar images ................36 How to burn sonar images on a CD ..............
- Page 7 Operator manual Messages ........................61 BASIC THEORY..............63 Settings ........................63 What is TVG? .................... 63 What is AGC? .................... 64 What is the PP Filter?.................. 64 About pulse form and length................ 64 About beam widths ..................65 About Gain....................65 What is RCG? .................... 66 About search sectors ...................
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Page 9: About This Manual
Purpose The purpose of this operator manual is to present the descriptions and procedures required to operate the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar system in a safe and efficient manner. It is not possible to describe all functions and parameters in detail. It is therefore also important that you study the other documents that are provided with your sonar. -
Page 10: Simrad Sx90 Fish Finding Sonar
Simrad SX90 SIMRAD SX90 FISH FINDING SONAR Study this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar system. Important matters As with all advanced instruments, there are a few important matters about the SX90 that you must remember. - Page 11 In addition to the traditional single frequency transceiver system, the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar contains an advanced frequency modulated filter system (FM). The cylindrical multi-element transducer allows the omnidirectional sonar beam to be tilted electronically down to -60 degrees.
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Page 12: Getting Started
Simrad SX90 GETTING STARTED Please find the basic information required to get you started up. Power on/off procedures These procedures explain how to switch the sonar system on and off. How to switch on the sonar Press the button on the colour display monitor. - Page 13 Getting started Please note: • If the sonar system has been disconnected from AC power, the Processor and Beamformer Units must be started manually. Remove the protective panels on the front panels (above the fans), and use the on/off switch. •...
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Page 14: How To Perform Basic Operations
Simrad SX90 How to perform basic operations Observe this brief procedure to familiarize yourself with the basic operations with echo presentations and menu operations. Echo presentation and menu Once the sonar system is up and running, observe the layout of the display presentation: •... - Page 15 Getting started Observe that the menu reappears on the left hand side, and that the remaining echo presentation area is not re-scaled. Move the cursor towards the right side of the display again, and observe that the temporary menu disappears. On the Operating Panel, press the button one more Menu...
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Page 16: The Menu Structure
Simrad SX90 The menu structure The menu on the right hand side of the sonar display contains several different buttons, tabs and parameter dialogs. The following elements are in use on the menu: : This field simply states the Sonar type name of the sonar. -
Page 17: Control The Cursor
Getting started 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 18: Changing A Parameter Value
Simrad SX90 Changing a parameter value Observe this generic procedure to change a parameter value. Once you have gained more experience, and have become more familiar with the available options, you will select the parameters directly from the buttons. Figure 3 Changing a parameter value Move the cursor to the middle of the menu button (A). -
Page 19: Visual Aids
Default setting Setup dedicated parameter dialog is used. In the Simrad SX90 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 20 Simrad SX90 Move the cursor with the button depressed. Observe Select that the boundary line is moved. Release the button. Select Observe that the boundary line has been relocated to the new cursor position. 307672/D...
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Page 21: Cosmetics
Getting started Cosmetics The choices in the menu allows you to enable or Cosmetics disable a range of visual aids in the sonar picture. Click the tab to open the menu. Display Display Click the button to open the menu. Cosmetics Cosmetics Observe a range of parameters available to provide you with... - Page 22 Simrad SX90 Figure 6 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,...
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Page 23: On-Line Help
On-line help The Simrad SX90 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 24 Simrad SX90 the information is accessed using the menu on the left hand side and interactive links throughout the document. Click in the Free bottom left corner to return to the small on-line dialog, or Close to exit the interactive manual.
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Page 25: Operational Procedures
Operational procedures OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES This chapter presents how to perform the most common procedures on the SX90 sonar. Note that the power on/off procedures have been previously explained. Topics • Power on/off procedures on page 10 • Menu procedures on page 23 •... -
Page 26: How To Simplify The Menu
Simrad SX90 Open the menu, and click Display Full screen: On How to simplify the menu You can easily reduce the number of buttons on the sonar menus. This can be useful if you never use them. Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. -
Page 27: How To Adjust The Agc
Operational procedures Click the left or right side of the button to decrease or Gain increase the gain, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog. For more information about this parameter, see About Gain on page 65. How to adjust the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) adjusts the gain in the sonar preamplifier circuitry. -
Page 28: How To Adjust The Tvg
Simrad SX90 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 RCG? on page 66. -
Page 29: Mode Procedures
Operational procedures Mode procedures This section explains how to choose operational modes, and how to set up the buttons on the SX90 Operating Unit. Mode How to select operational mode Your SX90 sonar is equipped with several operational modes. Observe these procedures to choose the mode best fit for your current operations. -
Page 30: How To Sort The Operational Modes
Simrad SX90 How to sort the operational modes Your SX90 sonar provides you with a selection of operational modes. This list of modes can be sorted to suit your preferences. The top four modes on your list can be accessed by pressing the four buttons on the Operating Panel. -
Page 31: How To Add An Own Ship Symbol
Operational procedures A triangular symbol with a corresponding number will appear on the screen over the target, while position data for the defined marker is displayed in the menu. Objects • The system continues to track the markers even when outside the sonar range. - Page 32 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.
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Page 33: How To Investigate Marker And Symbol Information
Operational procedures Click once on the gear you wish to use. Click the button at the bottom of the parameter Edit Gear dialog. For each of the gear parameters available, select the requested value. Click when all the parameters have been defined. Close How to investigate marker and symbol information... -
Page 34: Storage Procedures
Simrad SX90 Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. Objects Click on the object that you wish to delete. Click the button at the bottom of the list. Delete Alternative method Place the cursor on the object. Press the... -
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 Either: Click the... -
Page 36: How To Keep Sonar Images
Simrad SX90 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 Click the tab to open the menu. Setup 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 at the bottom of the file fields to Delete delete the selected image. -
Page 38: How To Print Sonar Images
Simrad SX90 How to print sonar images Observe the following procedure to print selected sonar images. Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu. Store/Recall Store/Recall Observe the list of images in the menu. -
Page 39: How To Copy Sonar Images To A Usb Memory Stick
Operational procedures How to copy sonar images to a USB memory stick The SX90 Processor Unit is provided with several USB interface ports. These are located on the rear side of the cabinet, and on some models below the CD player under the front cover. Observe the following procedure to copy selected sonar images over to a USB memory stick. -
Page 40: How To Start The Vertical Search Program
Simrad SX90 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 Observe that the centre of the vertical search sector is adjusted accordingly. To exit the search program, press the button. Manual 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... -
Page 42: How To Add A Target Tracking Line
Simrad SX90 Figure 9 Target tracking with related symbols The vector (C) originating from the target’s centre indicates its course and speed. The length of the vector increases relative to the target’s speed. One knot is represented by a small mark on the vector. -
Page 43: User Setting Procedures
Operational procedures Observe that the parameter dialog opens below Target track the menu. Choose the length of the tracking line, and click to exit. Close User setting procedures This section explains how to handle user and default settings on the SX90 sonar. How to save the current user setting Observe the following procedure to save the current user settings. -
Page 44: How To Delete A User Setting
Simrad SX90 Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the parameter dialog. User setting Click the one of the user settings on the list to select it. Click the button. Rename • Observe that a parameter dialog opens to present the current name. -
Page 45: Installation Of Options
Optional functionality may be added to the SX90 sonar. 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. For a free test, or permanent option installation, use the following procedures. - Page 46 : This field displays the unique 12-character hardware HWID identification code. This code is different for each SX90 sonar. Simrad uses this code to generate the 32-character code word used for a permanent option installation. • : Each will start the 1 month free test period for the chosen option.
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Page 47: Display Modes
Display modes DISPLAY MODES The SX90 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 48 Simrad SX90 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 49 Display modes 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 50: Operating Panel
Simrad SX90 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... - Page 51 Operating panel Gain This is where you set up the gain in both horizontal and vertical presentations. See Gain adjustment procedures on page 24. 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...
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Page 52: Menu Descriptions
Simrad SX90 MENU DESCRIPTIONS The Simrad SX90 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 53: Horizontal Menu
Menu descriptions Horizontal menu Menu description menu is used to control the Horizontal 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 54 Simrad SX90 • : On the SX90 you can alter the sonar’s Frequency transmission frequency. This is very useful to eliminate interference from other equipment on board, or from other vessels in the vicinity. • : Time Varied Gain. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the sonar to compensate for geometric spread and absorption.
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Page 55: 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 56: Vertical 180 Menu
Simrad SX90 • : Automatic Gain Control. This function will automatically reduce the gain if you experience reverberation and noise, or increase it if the conditions permit it. Using the AGC will ensure best possible signal processing. • : Reverberation Controlled Gain. This function will automatically remove unwanted reverberation from the bottom or from the sea surface. - Page 57 Menu descriptions • : This setting controls the amplification of the received Gain echoes in the vertical presentation. If you activate the (Automatic Gain Control) function, this gain setting is influenced. • : Use this function to select the form of the Pulse Form transmitted pulse.
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Page 58: Display Menu
Simrad SX90 Display menu Menu description menu is shown in all display 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. Menu buttons •... -
Page 59: Setup Menu
Menu descriptions • : Choose the menu language. Language • : Allows you to choose the units used by the sonar. Units • : Click to access the menu, which allows Cosmetics Cosmetics you to control the amount of support information on the sonar picture. - Page 60 • : 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 61: Objects Menu
Menu descriptions • : This function is used to store the parameter User setting settings for different type of fisheries, or individual user related settings. • : Click this button to retrieve the default Default Setting factory settings. Objects menu Menu description menu is shown in all display modes, and displays the Objects... -
Page 62: System Test Menu
Simrad SX90 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 63: Geoview Menu
Menu descriptions GeoView menu menu provides control of selected parameters GeoView related to the current data displayed in the horizontal view; the scale and target track. It also provides you with a button to reposition the vessel symbol. The menu is identical to GeoView2 . - Page 64 Simrad SX90 Figure 11 The Message Bar buttons Each menu displays the warning, alarm and error messages issued by the sonar. Each message is identified with time of issue and a heading. Additional information is found in the small text field below the message list.
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Page 65: 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 66: What Is Agc
Simrad SX90 What is AGC? AGC means “Automatic Gain Control”. If you wish the SX90 sonar to control its own gain automatically, you must enable this function. You can choose from three different levels. When the AGC has been switched on, the manual... -
Page 67: About Beam Widths
Basic theory About beam widths A narrow beam will always reach further than a wide beam. This is because the transmitted power of the sonar is concentrated. Nevertheless, you can easily “miss” a school of fish if you make the beam too narrow. If the range is reduced, it is the common to use a wider beam. -
Page 68: What Is Rcg
Simrad SX90 What is RCG? RCG means “Reverberation Controlled Gain”. This function compare the strength from each echo, and then automatically adjust the range and echo level in the sonar picture. The RCG will remove unwanted echoes from the sea surface and the bottom. -
Page 69: About Tilt
Basic theory About tilt The sonar beam can be tilted vertically in steps of 1 degree, and the chosen tilt is shown on the sonar picture. At 0 degrees tilt you will transmit the sonar beam in parallel with the sea surface, while 90 degrees tilt will direct it straight down. -
Page 70: Cavitation
Simrad SX90 The most common cause of acoustic noise is the propeller and the cavitation caused by its rotation. Other typical noise sources on board your vessels are winches, refrigerating plants, power generators, pumps and cranes. If you experience problems you think are caused by noise, try to find out which system that causes the noise, and contact your dealer for advice. -
Page 71: Blocking
Basic theory the bottom, you will still be able to identify the school of fish. In situation (B) you will be able to identify the upper school of fish, but the lower school will be hidden in the shadow of the rock. Be aware of that other vessels close to you will also generate reverberation due to the water disturbance caused by the wake, the propellers and the cooling water spill. -
Page 72: Layers And Deflections
Simrad SX90 Layers and deflections Your sonar operations may also be disturbed by environmental situations that you are unable to control. Two typical conditions are temperature and salinity layers, and deflections caused by increasing or decreasing water temperature. Temperature and salinity layers You may experience that temperature and/or salinity layers exist in the water column. - Page 73 Basic theory 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 74 Simrad SX90 Index 270°/Vertical Bow up/180° vertical marker, 31 mode, 47 mode, 46 sonar images, 34 Bow up/Dual vertical user setting, 42 mode, 45 Depth Dividers Bow up/Vertical description, 21 mode, 45 Description About Burn on CD display modes, 45...
- Page 75 Index adjust, 24 load Investigate display read-out, 17 factory settings, 42 marker, 31 menu button, 51, 53, 55 user setting, 41 theory, 65 move the boundary lines, 17 Gear position menu button, 57 track, 39 Keep symbol power off, 11 sonar images, 34 delete, 31 power on, 10...
- Page 76 Simrad SX90 Colour Threshold, 56 True motion/Vertical, 46 rename, 35 Colours, 56 Mode buttons store, 32 Cosmetics, 57 menu button, 56 Ping Sector Dead Reckoning, 58 Modes menu button, 51 Default Setting, 59 display, 45 Position Display Gain, 56 sort, 28...
- Page 77 Index horizontal Range menu button, 58 search program, 37 display read-out, 17 Store investigate menu button, 51, 53–54 sonar images, 32 marker, 31 Store/Recall keep adjust, 25 menu, 59 sonar images, 34 menu button, 52, 54–55 menu button, 57 load theory, 66 System test factory settings, 42...
- Page 78 Simrad SX90 line, 40 Trawl symbol use, 30 True motion mode, 46 True motion/Vertical mode, 46 adjust, 26 menu button, 52–53, 55 theory, 63 TX Power menu button, 51, 53, 55 Units menu button, 57 User setting delete, 42 load, 41...
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Index 307672/D... - Page 80 ISBN: 978-82-8066-085-5 © 2009 Kongsberg Maritime AS...
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