Wheelhouse Units - Simrad SX90 - REFERENCE MANUAL REV D Reference Manual

Simrad SX90
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Wheelhouse units

Display Monitor
The
Display Monitor
Crystal Display). In addition to the sonar picture, the monitor can
also display the user menu for the interactive operation. In order
to ease the situation comprehension, certain colours have been
chosen to better the distinction between the various elements in
the scene.
Operating Panel
The
Operating Panel
for operating the sonar. The controls are arranged in function
groups, which gives a clear and easy operation. Note that all
sonar operation also may be made from the trackball, or from an
optional standard mouse.
Processor Unit
The is a marine computer, which runs the
Processor Unit
Microsoft Windows XP® operating system. The software and
hardware has been modified by Simrad to suit the SX90 sonar
requirements. The purpose of this computer is to allow you
to control the sonar. It provides the graphic presentation of
the sonar modes and the images created, it holds the menu
system, it communicates with the Operating Panel, and reads
information from peripheral units by means of the Interface Unit.
The computer holds a read/write CD unit to be used for future
software upgrades.
Beamformer Unit
The
Beamformer Unit
Microsoft Windows XP® operating system. The software and
hardware has been modified by Simrad to suit the SX90 sonar
requirements. The purpose of this computer is to perform the
advanced signal processing required to present the information
on the Processor Unit. The computer holds a read/write CD unit
to be used for future software upgrades. The Beamformer Unit
communicates with the Transceiver Unit in the sonar room using
a single ethernet cable.
Interface Unit
The provides interface for all auxiliary equipment;
Interface Unit
log, gyro, GPS, echo sounder, trawl systems, purse seine systems
etc.
is a high-resolution colour LCD (Liquid
contains all necessary control functions
is a marine computer, which runs the
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