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Innomar SBP Parametric Narrow-Beam Sub-Bottom Profilers User’s Manual Quick Start Guide SBP Installation SESWIN SES NetViewer SES Convert 2023-01 My SBP Model: S/N:...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of I Technologie GmbH. The software described in this document is furnished under a NNOMAR license agreement or nondisclosure agreement.
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Innomar Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers Quick Start Guide SBP Installation SESWIN 2.2.5.2 SES NetViewer 3.0.0.0 SES Convert 2.3.3.8 Innomar Technologie GmbH 2023-01 Innomar Technologie GmbH Schutower Ringstr. 4 D-18069 Rostock Germany Tel: +49 381 44079-0 support@innomar.com www.innomar.com Innomar Technologie GmbH (2023-01)
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Disclaimer THE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE IS BEING DELIVERED AS IS AND INNOMAR MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO ITS USE OR PERFORMANCE. INNOMAR DOES NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION.
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New software versions (SESWIN 2.2.5.2, SES Convert 2.3.3.8, NetViewer 3.0) New “Quick Start Guide” (section 2 on page 17) All Innomar SBP models included, model descriptions/specs added and updated Models “light-plus” and “standard-plus” obsolete (but still covered by the manual) ...
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Innomar NetViewer Software ................131 10 Innomar SES-Convert Software ................. 133 10.1 Example data at Innomar’s ISE post-processing software ........... 133 10.2 Convert Innomar data into SEG-Y format using SESCONVERT ........134 10.2.1 SEG-Y Conversion Settings ..................... 135 10.2.2 SEG-Y Processing Settings ....................136 10.2.3...
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13.1.5 How can I reduce acoustic interference with MBES? ............154 13.1.6 What is the difference between the Innomar data formats? ..........154 13.1.7 How do I get “SES” like echo plots from “RAW” and “SES3” data files? ......155 13.1.8...
THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED ONLY IF THE TRANSDUCER IS CONNECTED AND IS SITUATED IN WATER IT IS FORBIDDEN TO SWIM OR DIVE WHILE THE INNOMAR SYSTEM IS WORKING THE INNOMAR TOPSIDE ELECTRONICS IS NOT WATERPROOF AND HAS TO BE USED IN A DRY AND WATER PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN What is shipped? Most models are shipped in two boxes: BOX 1: o Topside unit o Bag with software and manuals on USB thumb drive (and optional ISE USB dongle) o Printed Quick-Start sheet o Accessories like cables, keyboard and mouse ...
/ – / Technical Specifications A.1, page 165 A.5, page 173 A.9, page 185 A.7, page 177 * The “smart” model is also used within the Innomar “autonomous” ASV, see A.15 on page 205 (**) quattro sixpack sidescan-100 xxx-plus...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Innomar Training Courses We strongly recommend to all users and technicians working with I SBPs to attend the NNOMAR Innomar training courses as appropriate. I offers the following courses: NNOMAR Operators Processors Technicians TR1 (max.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 2 Quick Start Guide Transducer Handling & Installation See section 3.2 on page 26 for details on transducer handling and installation. Make sure the transducer fits to the topside model used (letter in s/n, see page 26).
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN SESWIN Setup – General Settings See also section 5.11.1 on page 58. Set transducer draught Set average sound speed for time-to-depth conversion Set HF source level keep 100% ...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Motion Input see section 5.11.14 on page 70 Check port settings for COM port set baud rate (as high as possible) Set protocol / format used (2); preferably use a short format like EM3000 ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN SESWIN Survey Settings (10) All settings outlined below will affect the data quality and cannot be changed in post-processing. For the “Home” menu please see section 5.9 on pages 46 ff. Transmitter Settings ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Online Data Visualisation All settings outlined below will NOT affect the data quality and can be changed in post-processing. For the “View” menu please see section 5.10 on pages 55 ff. Stacking & Smoothing...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 2.11 Checklists Emphasis should be on the hardware installation and on system settings that cannot be altered during post processing: frequency, pulse length (number of pulses), range and gain. Transducer Installation ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 3 Hardware / System Installation System Overview The I SBP models described in this manual incorporate a parametric narrow-beam sub- NNOMAR bottom profiler (SBP) with echo sounder functionality and consist of one topside unit and (at least) one sub-bottom (SBP) transducer.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Transducer Handling and Installation 3.2.1 General The I SBP models are fitted with a transducer for both, HF and LF operation. The NNOMAR transducer cable has a sea water resistant polyurethane sheet and is moulded non-removable to the transducer.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 3.2.3 Pole-Mount Transducer Installation Usually, the transducers of the I shallow-water models SBP are installed over-the-side NNOMAR using a pole. Forward direction is shown by an arrow on top of the transducer. There are six studs on the transducer placed on a circle for the transducer mounting, see appendix for details.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Pole-Mount transducer installation guidelines Transducer depth: The upper water layers are filled with small air bubbles, especially in heavy seas. Air bubbles absorb acoustic energy and may block entirely the desired acoustic signal.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 3.2.4 Hull-Mount Transducer Installation / Mounting Frame Innomar provides also transducers with optimized shock absorbers for hull-mounting. For proper operation the transducer has to be fixed firmly and vertically because of the narrow sound beam.
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(marked red in the sketch above). There are also two water inlets (marked yellow) in the flange to ensure the sea chest is flooded. Innomar provides a drilling template for all holes/threads in the flange. The holes should be drilled after welding the flange. The drilling template can also be used to verify if the transducer fits into the rectangular cut-outs.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN After finishing all welding, the sea chest has to be cleaned and painted. To reduce reverberation the sea chest’s walls and ceiling should be lined by closed-cell foam (10–20 mm thick, e.g.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Topside Unit Installation Topside Unit Handling As any electronic device the topside unit should be handled with care. The topside unit has to be placed in a dry and safe location.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN GNSS / 1-PPS sync pulse GNSS position data has to be feed into a serial input at the control computer (DB9 male connector) or via Ethernet UDP. The serial COM port is also used to receive a 1-PPS time sync pulse from the GNSS receiver (positive TTL with 1ms high at pin 1 or pin 9).
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Multi-Purpose Data Input There is a RS232 input which may be used for various purposes. This interface is configured within the SESWIN software. HRP / Motion Sensor Data Input There is a RS232 input for motion sensor data. A wide range of different data formats is supported.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 4 Ethernet / WiFi Setup (“smart”, “compact”, “-usv”) To use the I “smart”, “compact” and “xx-usv” models, a Microsoft ® Windows ® operated NNOMAR PC with properly set-up Ethernet connection is required. To connect this computer (laptop or any other PC) to the topside unit you need either a crossover network cable or a router/hub and normal network patch cables.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN On the Windows based control computer, the IP address is to be set up as follows: Right-click ‘Local Area Connection’ symbol in tool bar Press “Open Network and Sharing Center” and click the active network ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5 SESWIN System Software The I “SESWIN” software is delivered together with the I SBP and is unique to NNOMAR NNOMAR each topside unit. It is used for system control and data acquisition and must not be mixed between systems, even if systems are the same model and age.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Starting the Innomar SESWIN Software 5.2.1 Innomar SBPs with external PC (“smart, “compact”, “-usv”, “-rov”) Make sure topside unit and control computer are connected to the same network. If the topside unit is connected directly to the control computer (without network hardware like hubs, switches etc.), then preferably use a crosslink cable.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN After pressing the “Search” button, the connected (and powered) topside unit should be found: If the topside unit is not found, you will get this message: In case the system is found, but in...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.2.2 Innomar SBPs with integrated PC (“light”, “standard”, “medium”, “deep”) Usually there is a SESWIN shortcut placed on the Windows desktop. To start the software, just double-click the icon. There might be a Windows message box popping up and asking if the application is allowed to make changes to the system;...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN SESWIN Screen Menu Depth Display Depth Ruler Info Sidebar Zoomed SBP echo print LF SBP echo print Signal Window Status Factory default is to show the data of both, the LF and HF, channels. Mostly the main interest is the LF data.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN change the width; just press to hide the right part, press again to get the both tabs on the right back. The “Zoom” tab is new with SESWIN version 2.2.3.8. The depth range to zoom in can be adjusted by moving the dotted lines shown within the depth ruler.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN SESWIN Menu Bars All settings are grouped into four menu bars: Home: all settings that might be changed during the survey. View: settings to control the online data representation (will not affect recorded data).
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN SESWIN Info Sidebar On the left-hand part of the I SESWIN application status NNOMAR information on external sensors and the SBP system is given: Navigation data (up to eight info strings can be stored with the...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN SESWIN Status Bar The Status Bar at the bottom of the SESWIN window shows: the status of the built in HD and the status of the sensor interfaces: navigation data (NAV), ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN SESWIN Home Menu Bar This menu bar collects all parameters and settings that might be changed during the survey. It’s slightly diffe- rent for the NNOMAR “smart” model: 5.9.1 Home – General Transmit on/off [F4] The Transmit button switches the transmitter on/off.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Setup This opens a dialogue for some settings that are usually just made once and that are rarely changed. Setup – General Description In this dialog some annotation can be set that will be stored within the re- corded data: ...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN This sets the increments for the range controls and the auto range function. Please see section 5.9.2 on page 51 for details. This item is not available with the “smart” model. NNOMAR Setup –...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN System Mode Here you select how you like to operate the system. Echo print areas of the SESWIN window are shown according to these settings. If data recording is switched on, you can’t change the operation mode and this menu item is disabled.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN long range shallow water, shallow water, Standard Sync Mode Multiple Detection water surface direct seabed return first multiple return second multiple return Area / Profile Counter To annotate the recorded data, it is possible to set an area name and a profile number.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.9.2 Home – Range Settings (“smart” model only) This defines the length of data to be recorded and the duration of the transmitted sound pulse. It strongly affects the recorded data: Any data outside of the specified window will not be recorded.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.9.4 Home – Gain SBP This is to manually set or adjust the gains on the LF and HF SBP channels. Gains employed during data acquisition are final, they are set by the hardware and cannot be changed later.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.9.6 Home – Transmit SBP (not for “smart” model) Here you set the centre frequency and pulse length of the SBP LF channel. Frequency and pulse length chosen during data acquisition are final, they affect the recorded data directly! The HF frequency is fixed, see table below.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.9.7 Home – Depth The online calculated water depth (bottom track) from both SBP data channels (HF and LF) is displayed in right-hand part of the Home menu. Note: If transmitters are not active, then the depth values are stroke trough to indicate that they are invalid.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.10 SESWIN View Menu Bar This menu bar collects all parameters and settings that control the online data display. All settings made in this menu will not affect the recorded data. 5.10.1 View – Sub-Bottom Processing This is used to set the online SBP data processing.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Soft TVG (time-variant gain) increases the gain with increasing time (distance) to compensate attenuation by absorption and spreading. TVG starts at the seabed (for bottom track see also “Home – Depth” menu). TVG values should generally be kept low, typically 0.2 or 0.4 dB/m.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.10.2 View – Sidescan Processing (“light-plus” and “standard-plus” only) This is used to set the online Sidescan data processing. These settings are used for the online echo plot only and will not affect the recorded data.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.11 SESWIN System Setup – Settings Several system parameters need to be properly set up within the “System Setup” menu before the survey starts. Most menu items are disabled once data logging has started.
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See also section 7.2 on page 90. Signal Source (optional, not shown in the screenshot above): either the transducer (default) or optionally an external signal fed to the Innomar SBP topside unit via the “Analogue Input” BNC connector. HF Source Level: For some models the source level for the primary frequencies can be decreased to reduce reverberation in extremely shallow water.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.11.3 System Setup – Settings – General – Synchronisation In this dialog there are settings for synchronizing with other acoustic systems. All settings are described in detail in section 6 starting on page 81.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.11.4 System Setup – Settings – General – Files Record Folder: Select where the recorded data shall be stored. File names are generated automatically; see “File Options” below. Make sure to have write permissions on the specified folder! Data has to be recorded on a local hard disk! Do not use network locations or external (USB) hard drives for direct data recording.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Record File Size: Determines the maximum size of one data file based either on file size or on time. If a data file reaches the limit, a new data file is started automatically. Please note that a new file will be started at midnight automatically regardless of the limits.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.11.6 System Setup – Settings – General – Special Transmit Modes This item is not available with the I “smart” model. NNOMAR Multi Frequency Setup It is possible to transmit two or three SBP...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Manual Angle Setup There can be three (3) different angles defined (range and steps depend on SBP model) for subsequent transmission. This reduces the pulse repetition rate per angle. This feature may be used to scan the seabed, e.g.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN General – Save Scheme: All settings made in this dialog can be saved into a “*.nav” file. It saves a lot of time if a survey is done with the same GNSS equipment again. Save the data of the “Navigation Input”...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN If “-$xxZDA-” is selected, SESWIN will look for any ZDA datagram within the “Navigation IN” data and use this for time sync, independent on the “String Extraction” settings. This setting is required when using a 1-PPS pulse.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.11.11 System Setup – Settings – Navigation Input – Coordinate Conversion This is used to transform the GNSS receiver’s WGS84 coordinates into other projections. Position Data Source / Destination You have to set the “SIS string” IDs for WGS84 position data: longitude (LON) and latitude (LAT) values as defined in the “Navigation Input”...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN WKT Setup There are many predefined projections available. Anyhow, you can change conversion parameters or define your own ones, using the WKT setup. 5.11.12 System Setup – Settings – Navigation Input – NAV Data Processing...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Additional Z Value Options You may calculate a new value from two other values using simple math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide). This can be used for online calculation of Z height.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Offset Correction for Transducer For the transducer an individual offset for the X, Y and Z value can be selected. The offset values are unit-free but should refer to the same coordinate system as the incoming “SIS data” defined in “Position and Heading Data Source”...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Vessel motions considered: Heave: positive going down Roll: positive port up Pitch: positive bow up Locations of interest for lever arms: CG: vessel centre of gravity (centre of rotation) ...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN (1) The transducer is mounted horizontally, but the motion sensor is mounted with positive (starboard down) roll offset. This can be corrected by a positive offset set in the dialogue. (2) The motion sensor is mounted without offsets regarding the vessel, but the transducer is mounted with a positive (starboard down) roll offset.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.11.15 System Setup – Settings – Multi Input There is a “Multi-Purpose Input” serial interface available that can be used to receive data from additional sensors (e.g. transducer depth, sound velocity, heading, MBES water depth values).
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Remote Commands: Data logging can be switched on/off using a special NMEA sentence ($SESRM,c,linename,p) feed to the “multi-purpose port”. The line (area) name can be changes also by the same command, but has to be set with record on/off, not independently! It’s also possible to set event markers ($WPATS,xx).
The INNOMAR DEPTH ($SESDP) format contains not only depth values but also related system parameters: $SESDP, time, transducer draught (cm), sound velocity (m/s), xx, HF (kHz), HF depth (m), LF (kHz), LF depth (m).
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.11.17 System Setup – Settings – Marker It is possible to set manual markers as well as have marker lines drawn automatically into the echo plot based on either track made good, time or KP.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.11.18 System Setup – Settings – Config Network The computer running SESWIN is connected to the I “smart”, “compact” NNOMAR and “xx-usv” topside units via Ethernet. For these models the “Config Network”...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.11.19 System Setup – Settings – Save Settings It is possible to save settings either specific for a survey type or preferred by a user. These settings are available during SESWIN start-up, see section 5.2 on page 38.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.13 SESWIN System Setup – System 5.13.1 System Setup – System – System Information Shows the I SBP serial NNOMAR number and SESWIN version that might be useful in case support is needed 5.13.2 System Setup –...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 5.14 SESWIN Network The SESWIN network tools allow to transfer SBP data in real time to other data acquisition software or to slave displays for quality check. 5.14.1 Network – Broadcast (RAW Data) The broadcast server can be used to transmit echo print data (either “SES”...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 6 SBP Synchronisation (Trigger modes) / 1-PPS There are two BNC connectors (“Sync IN” and “Sync OUT”) at the SBP front panel that can be used for the synchronisation of the NNOMAR SBP with other acoustical equipment to minimize inferences.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN delayed ping for the triggered system (triggering on the falling edge). If, for example the external device shall be triggered 10 ms after the I SBP, set the trigger high time to 11 ms:...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN “Sync IN” 1 ms “Sync OUT” Transducer Ping However, the external pulse can only become active if the previous cycle of transmitting and sampling is finished. Otherwise, this external trigger pulse is neglected and only the next one can cause the I SBP to transmit its sound ping.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Beside this fixed delay, it is also possible to apply a delay that depends on the range currently used by the I system, or on the external trigger period. NNOMAR This feature is useful if the I...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN The I SBP will transmit a full burst as defined in the synchronisation window at all NNOMAR conditions. If the number of pings per burst does not fit into the trigger interval, the next trigger event will be discarded.
“Alternating Trigger” is mainly intended for use at shallow water where high ping rates are achieved by the Innomar SBP and a system with much lower ping rate (like a sparker) shall be triggered. For this mode the user has to set three parameters: time frame of external device (either as absolute value or as percentage of range), ...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Both systems pinging alternating. The I NNOMAR SBP pings once and generates an external trigger pulse after finishing data acquisition. Then waits for the specified time after the external trigger pulse before starting the new transmission.
On older systems the “1PPS” was connected to pin 9 of the “Nav IN” socket. The “1PPS” input works only if the position data is fed to the Innomar via the serial RS232 “Nav IN” socket, it is not working if the position data is sent via Ethernet/UDP.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 7 How To ... How to avoid the engine’s noise / proper transducer mounting General hints about transducer mounting are given in section 3.2 on page 26. The ship’s engines often cause mechanical vibrations of the entire hull of the ship. These vibrations can go to the transducer via its support and the hull can emit sound that causes noise in the SBP receiver, too.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN How to set up transducer draught and sound velocity 7.2.1 Where to set up transducer draught and sound velocity Depth values given in the SESWIN software are related to water surface: D=T+½ c t (with D: depth below water surface;...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 7.2.3 How to get the sound velocity The sound velocity value should represent the mean sound speed in the water column in order to get correct water depth. This sound velocity can be measured using a sound velocity probe (SVP).
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN How to set up Navigation Data Interface (SIS) For recording navigation data within the I data files there are 8 so-called SIS strings NNOMAR available that can hold up to 11 characters each. This section describes how to set up the contents of these SIS strings.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 7.3.2 Get values from NMEA data In most cases you will get NMEA-like navigation data. That is an ASCII text string starting with a $-symbol and closing with carriage return and line feed. Values within the string are comma separated.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN First set the “Suggested Headers” according to what is received from the GNSS (including the leading “$” character). Those headers will then appear in the “Header” drop-down lists in the “String Extraction”.
7.3.4 Synchronize the PC clock to UTC The Innomar SBP data are recorded with all 8 SIS strings as specified above and the PC time. To keep the PC clock up-to-date, it is possible to synchronize the clock to UTC obtained from the navigation data.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN How to set up UTM conversion Within SESWIN it is possible to transform WGS84 Latitude / Longitude coordinates into UTM coordinates (Northing / Easting) by using either standard or user-defined transformation parameters. This feature has to be set up in the SESWIN – System Setup – Settings – Navigation Input –...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 7.4.2 Conversion Settings In this dialog you switch on/off the UTM conversion and specify the format of input data as well as the desired output data format. Input Format: You can select an input format according to your GNSS data: DDD.DDDDDD (decimal degrees),...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN How to install and set up a motion sensor The I SBPs are equipped with a serial interface to attach a motion sensor. There is no NNOMAR motion sensor integrated nor included in the standard delivery.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Vessel motions considered: Heave: positive moving down Roll: positive starboard down Pitch: positive bow up Locations of interest for lever arms: CG: vessel centre of gravity (centre of rotation) ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN How to avoid interference with other acoustic systems Often it is required to operate several acoustic systems at the same time to increase survey efficiency, for instance collecting multi-beam data and sub-bottom data together. To avoid interference and data quality issues you should generally try to use different frequencies for the different acoustic systems.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 7.6.2 Running the I SBP triggered by a Multi Beam System NNOMAR In shallow water or in ROV applications the MBES should trigger the I SBP. How to set NNOMAR up this is exemplified by the Reson SeaBat 7125 MBES that cannot be triggered externally and is typically used in shallow water.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN To get the highest possible ping rate with the I system you should use the smallest useful NNOMAR range length for both systems (MBES and I SBP). NNOMAR MBES settings To avoid the MBES picking up the SBP interference, it is possible to use gates for seabed detection within the RESON SeaBat MBES software.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Getting the optimal I SBP synchronisation settings NNOMAR If the water depth and therefore the MBES ping rate changes, the system settings have to be adapted. In the following the optimal settings for different water depths are shown.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN The range-related setting will automatically adapt the delay according to changed water depth. In this case the interference will be in a constant distance to the MBES seafloor. Please note that range-related trigger delay is given relative to the range centre. In the example given above range is 80 –...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN How to synchronize a sparker at a fixed ping rate Let’s assume a sparker shall run at a fixed ping rate of 160 ms and the SBP shall do 3 pings in between.
“Sub-Bottom Driver” (Subbot.dll) can be found on the devices list and can be added to this mobile. To get the Innomar device driver active, select “Sub-bottom Driver” and choose “Innomar SES-2000” from the pull-down list in the SETUP. It is also possible to rename the device driver inside the name box, if desired.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Once all needed parameters are entered, the connection can be tested to make sure it is working properly. The Sub-bottom controls (flag button) provide a few options to optimize displaying the data. The amplitude values...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Important Notes ® Although you store the data by HYPACK , we strongly recommend logging the data by the SESWIN software, too. Received data in HYPACK ® are affected by the SESWIN settings. If the transducer draft is set within SESWIN, then all received data are draft corrected already and no additional offset in ®...
(Channel 1 is the Innomar the low frequency data and Channel 2 the high frequency data). If a motion sensor is connected to the Innomar SBP, motion data will be passed to NavAQ as well and can be used to compensate heave in the echo data. The last option is to use either the draft which has been entered in the Innomar SBP or use the entered offsets from NavAQ.
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Before NavAQ can be used in its online mode, a GPS system must be connected and configured. If this is not done, no echo data will be displayed, even if the Innomar SBP is operating properly and broadcasting data. To switch the NavAQ software to the online mode, press the Go Online and Start I/O buttons (9).
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN The visualization of the echo data can be configured via the “Setup Display” button (10) in the Echosounder Display window. Here, you can switch between the channels and the echo data window length in terms of time can be defined. Furthermore, colour and thickness of the digitized bathymetry line can be configured in this dialogue, as well as the setup of the colour mapping for the amplitudes of the signal traces.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 7.10 How to use SESWIN’s documentation and report tools There are several tools available within SESWIN that may be used to document system settings, creating profile lists and for troubleshooting. 7.10.1 Document SESWIN system and interface settings There is a button “System Setup”...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 7.10.3 System information and LOG files for troubleshooting The System Information box shows serial numbers and SESWIN version. The System Status box shows hardware sensor information like voltages present and temperature inside the topside unit.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 7.12 How to remote-control an Innomar SBP If it is not possible or inconvenient to have the system operator in front of the I NNOMAR transceiver unit, the system can be remote-controlled by: ...
“_ses_sys.log” located in the SESWIN folder a detailed description of the issue and how to reproduce it Please use the Innomar Helpdesk / Ticket system on our website: www.innomar.com/support Emails to support-ticket@innomar.com will also go directly into the ticket system.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Hardware Handling and Maintenance 8.1.1 Transducer For transducer handling and installation, see section 3.2 on page 26. Check the transducer and cable before using. Do not use a transducer with damaged face or damaged cable! ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 8.1.3 Hull-mounted Transducers Transducers mounted permanently into the ship’s hull should be inspected and cleaned (see above) as often as possible, at least every two years (e.g. when the ship is in dry dock).
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 8.1.6 System-Check Before starting the survey, you should check the equipment in the lab, especially if the system was not used for a longer period of time: Check system power Connect the topside unit to a suitable power supply (and connect the control computer, if not built-in).
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Hardware Related Issues This section briefly describes some known hardware-related issues. 8.2.1 The voltage indicators (LEDs) at the front panel are not illuminated Please check: The mains connection for the correct voltage range (100 – 240 V AC / 50 – 60 – Hz).
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN “xxx COM Port not opened” SESWIN tries to open all selected I/O ports during start up. If this is not possible, an error message shows up. Another program may be active that occupies the serial port. SESWIN has no access to that COM port.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN This message is shown by the I “compact” model, if no Ethernet cable is plugged to the NNOMAR control computer. “NetControl failed to connect.” This message is shown by the I “smart” and “compact” models, if no Ethernet connection NNOMAR could be established between the control computer and the topside unit.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Transducer offset correction requires true heading values. If heading source is set to “motion sensor” and the motion sensor format used is “TSS1” this message shows up. “Motion Sensor data is not present. Please connect MRU first …”...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN “No incoming data. Please check synchronization mode …” If SESWIN gets no data from the system, there is a timeout after some time and this message shows up. Often this is due to synchronization is set to “external trigger” and no trigger pulse is received.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN “Sub-Bottom Beam Steering Mode running with 3 equal angles” If “Beam Steering Mode” is activated and all angles are set to the same value this warning message is shown. Usually this mode is used to transmit subsequent pings with different angles (different directions).
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN SESWIN functions seem not to work 8.7.1 Transmitters can’t be switched on If the transducer is switched on there is a warning message to remind you that the transducer has to be covered by water during operation. If you are sure that the transducer is installed properly, click “OK”...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Signal detection problems 8.8.1 No seafloor on the screen The system is running, transmitters are switched on, but there is no echo on the screen representing the seafloor. One reason for that might be that the range and / or the range start have been set improperly.
Close the Registry Editor Copy the new software and update links Create a new SESWIN folder and copy the provided Innomar software into this folder. The software is usually provided as ZIP archive file. If the new SESWIN folder is now in another place, then you have to update the links at your Windows desktop pointing to SESWIN and the manuals.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN “InnomarFirmware.exe” for all models with new SESWIN version For models with external PC, make sure the topside is connected to the same Ethernet as your PC. Start the “InnomarFirmware” app and follow the instruction given by the software.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN “FirmwareCX.exe”: Models with internal data acquisition PC (older SESWIN) (“light”, “standard”, “medium-100”, “medium-70”, “deep-xx”, “quattro”, “sixpack”) In the “Open Firmware File” dialogue (1), select the provided data file (2) and press the “Open” button (3).
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 9 Innomar NetViewer Software Sometimes it is useful to have echo print data and main system settings available on other (remote) screens in order to give a second operator or supervisor the possibility to QC the online data acquisition.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 10 Innomar SES-Convert Software This chapter describes how I data files can be converted into the SEG-Y data format, NNOMAR which is often used by seismic processing software. Make sure to convert the “RAW” or “SES3”...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 10.2 Convert Innomar data into SEG-Y format using SESCONVERT (1) Use the file browser to navigate to the location of the files to be converted. (2) If a single file has been selected, there is some file information shown.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 10.2.1 SEG-Y Conversion Settings Navigation Source First, set up the data format and SIS-IDs used for position data coordinates within the I NNOMAR data file. Take care on correct LAT/LON settings. Time Source Select the SIS-ID of recorded GNSS timestamp or use the PC time stored within the data file.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 10.2.2 SEG-Y Processing Settings General Processing Data written to the SEG-Y file will be heave-compensated by default using the heave data stored within the I data file. If for any reason the heave values are assumed to be faulty, heave NNOMAR correction can be omitted.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 10.2.3 Data Conversion All files, which have been selected in the file browser, are going to be converted using the same settings, if the “Start Conversion” button has been pressed. File names are generated automatically using the I data file name and a channel identifier.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 10.3 Checking the SEG-Y files Before a larger amount of data files is converted, one should check, if a test file is read correctly by the target SEG-Y processing software. 10.4 Store / Reload Conversion Settings As seen above there are many settings to comply with a special target software.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 11 Innomar ISE Post-Processing Software Note, this section refers to ISE2, there is also a newer version, called ISE3. ISE is a post-processing software tool for I ’s parametric sub-bottom profilers. There is a...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN There are some toolboxes available that may be used to show the entire echo print (data file) in reduced size and indicate the area visible in the ISE echo print area (overview box), ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 12 Data Acquisition and Post-Processing Workflow This chapter outlines a typical workflow for a geological SBP survey, like a pipe/cable route survey to determine the thickness of the top sediment layer. Both, data acquisition and post- processing of the acquired data set is covered.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Example screen dump of the HYPACK ® navigation software, map view, left-right indicator and data view Connect auxiliary sensors (GNSS, motion) and configure the SESWIN online software to store sensor data within the SBP data file. It is possible to apply correction for offsets between positions of transducer and GNSS antenna as well as between positions of transducer and motion sensor.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 12.3 Data acquisition sub-bottom profilers exploit parametric sound generation to achieve narrow low- NNOMAR frequent sound beams without side lobes and to transmit wide-band pulses to get high-resolution data. Due to this sound generation principle to data channels are available: the primary frequency (about 100 kHz) is used to determine the bathymetry and the secondary frequency (user selectable frequencies;...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN are generated per time unit and distance travelled) and the signal to noise ratio of the received echo signals (i.e. what is the weakest detectable reflector). There are several relations of the above-mentioned parameters to be familiar with in order to choose a proper parameter set for a specific survey task.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN The gain is set for both data channels (LF and HF) separately. As a rule of thumb, the gain should be set in a way that the received signals use the whole dynamic range available.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 12.5 Data Quality Check (Innomar ISE Software) For a quick check and quality assurance (QA) of the recorded I data files immediately NNOMAR after acquisition, it is useful to open the data files with the I...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN PreFilter: Optimized Filter, Demodulate: Envelope plus PostFilter, Algorithm: 1P. These three functions will process the full wave form signal and create an envelope picture with reduced noise, the filter settings are automatically optimized to the system transmit pulse settings (frequency, pulse length) applied during data acquisition.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 4) Once the data file is loaded and shown in a separate data window you may drag around the echo plot by using the right mouse button. With the menu item “Options ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 12.6 Post Processing (Innomar ISE Software) This section briefly shows basic post-processing using the ISE software, for a full description of the processing capabilities and features see the I ISE manual. During the processing the...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN ISE Load RAW File dialogue. Processing settings needs to be verified, most of these can be changed via the ISE “Signal Processing” and “Colour Palette” dialogues, see buttons on the right. To get the thickness of a sediment layer or to estimate dredging volumes you need to digitize the layer boundaries of interest and to export xyz-data of these interfaces.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN ISE automatic bottom track applied on the HF (100 kHz) channel. ISE operation (top) and result (black line marking the seabed) on the entire echo print as seen in the ISE overview box (bottom).
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Entire LF echo print as seen in the ISE overview box with automatic bottom track from channel (black) and sub-seafloor layer (red). Layer export (ASCII) dialogue The I ISE software provides also a tool to calculate the differences between different NNOMAR layers, called “Layer combination”.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 13 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) 13.1 System Performance 13.1.1 I do not get the seabed echo. Q: When I start pinging there is no seabed visible on the echo plot screen. This may have different reasons: ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 13.1.5 How can I reduce acoustic interference with MBES? Q: In my multibeam data I see artefacts caused by acoustic interference from the Innomar SBP. How can I avoid or reduce this interference?
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 13.1.7 How do I get “SES” like echo plots from “RAW” and “SES3” data files? Q: So far, I’m using the “*.ses” data files, but these are not available with my latest SESWIN version, what I get is either “*.raw”...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Echo plot from RAW file format (3800 samples per trace of 60m) and zoom (25% original size). In the ISE “Load RAW File” dialogue, set “Demodulate” to “Envelope” or “Envelope + Post Filter”...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 13.1.8 Are there shortcuts to operate SESWIN with the keyboard? Q: On a moving vessel it’s sometimes hard to operate SESWIN with the mouse, are there any keyboard shortcuts? Yes, there are shortcuts for the most important tasks during the survey: [F4] Toggles transmitter on/off.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 13.1.9 How can I get a mouse pointer that is better to recognize? Q: Especially on sunny days it’s hard to see the mouse pointer on the screen, is there a way to get more prominent or easier to detect? Yes, there are different possibilities within the Windows operating system.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 13.2 HF (100 kHz) Data Channel 13.2.1 How can I switch off the HF channel? Q1: I do not need the data from the HF channel, I’m interested in the LF data only. Thus, I would like to switch off the HF channel entirely and transmit LF only.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 13.3 Trigger / Synchronization 13.3.1 How can I reduce the ping rate? Q: I’m working in extremely shallow water and the system’s ping rate is too high. In normal operation the ping rate is calculated by the system based on the range settings, see section 6.1 on page 81.
It is strongly recommended to use and connect a motion sensor to the I SBP topside unit, NNOMAR see section 7.5 on page 98. 13.4.2 Is a motion sensor included in the Innomar SBP? Q: My I SBP features heave and roll compensation. Is a motion sensor integrated NNOMAR...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN 13.5 Shipping / Transport / Storage 13.5.1 Shall I remove / declare lithium batteries? Q1: Are the lithium batteries within the system? Q2: Do I need to remove any lithium batteries from the system for safe air freight? Q3: Which labels on the package and which declarations (e.g.
Do I need an RMA number? There is no RMA number required. Please label all boxes with the last two parts of the serial number of the topside unit. Example: S/N 2018/03/A/160/C2 Label “INNOMAR 160/C2” Innomar Technologie GmbH (2023-01)
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Innomar smart SBP Main Technical Specifications Primary High Frequencies (PHF) c. 100 kHz (band 90 – 110 kHz) Primary Source Level / Acoustic Power > 235 dB//µPa re 1m / c. 2 kW...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Topside Unit Dimensions (W×D×H) 47 cm × 36 cm × 17 cm Housing Plastic case IP65 Weight c. 9 kg For operating the topside unit an external control computer (tablet or laptop PC;...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Innomar compact SBP Main Technical Specifications Primary High Frequencies (PHF) c. 100 kHz (band 85 – 115 kHz) Primary Source Level / Acoustic Power > 238 dB//µPa re 1m / c. 2.3 kW...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Topside Unit Dimensions (W×D×H) 30 cm × 40 cm × 20 cm Housing ½ 19 inch / 4U Weight c. 15 kg For operating the topside unit an external control computer (MS Windows ®...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Innomar light SBP Main Technical Specifications Primary High Frequencies (PHF) c. 100 kHz (band 85 – 115 kHz) Primary Source Level / Acoustic Power > 238 dB//µPa re 1m / c. 2.3 kW...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Topside Unit Dimensions (W×D×H) 52 cm × 40 cm × 26 cm Housing 19 inch / 5U Weight c. 25 kg The control- and data acquisition PC is integrated into the topside unit.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Innomar standard SBP Main Technical Specifications Primary High Frequencies (PHF) c. 100 kHz (band 85 – 115 kHz) Primary Source Level / Acoustic Power > 240 dB//µPa re 1m / c. 3.5 kW...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Topside Unit Dimensions (W×D×H) 52 cm × 40 cm × 34 cm Housing 19 inch / 7U Weight c. 35 kg The control- and data acquisition PC is integrated into the topside unit.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Innomar standard-usv SBP The “standard-usv” model is basically the “standard” model without the integrated control PC. There is a simplified data acquisition without beam-forming and the control PC is connected via Ethernet.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Topside Unit Dimensions (W×D×H) 45 cm × 36 cm × 18 cm Housing 19 inch / 4U rack-mountable Weight c. 16 kg This unit requires an external Windows® based control- and data acquisition PC, which connects via Ethernet to the topside.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Transducers Innomar compact / light / standard Pole-Mount Transducer Transducer mounting via six threaded studs (M8, length c. 34 mm) arranged on a 130 mm circle. Dimensions (L×W×H) 34 cm × 26 cm × 8 cm Weight “compact”...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Hull-Mount Transducer (Mounting Frame) The frame is mounted via six bolts M8. The other two larger holes in the frame are left open to ensure water filling of the sea chest. Dimensions (L×W×H) 39 cm ×...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Innomar standard-rov SBP The “standard-rov” model is basically the “standard” model without the integrated control PC and all transceiver electronics within a pressure-proof subsea housing. There is a simplified data acquisition without beam-forming and the control PC is connected via Ethernet, like with the “standard-usv”...
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required connection Deck Test Cable Innomar does not provide the cable needed for interfacing to the vehicle, this cable depends on the connectors at the vehicle itself and should be prepared specifically for the vehicle used. For system test purposes Innomar provides a deck test cable (not water proof), only.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Transducer Dimensions (D×H) 470 mm x 55 (145) mm Weight in air / water c. 32 kg / c. 24 kg Material / Depth Rating SS 1.4571 (316Ti) / 200 bar (2,000 m) The transducer is used for transmitting and receiving.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Transducer Cable Two BURTON connectors (6611-3239 and 5511-3239) wired one to one, cable with 19 twisted pairs and common screen. Pins 1-2 ... 11-12 Twisted pairs (transmitters 1 ... 6) Pins 13-14 “Transducer Plugged”...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Innomar medium-100 SBP Main Technical Specifications Primary High Frequencies (PHF) c. 100 kHz (band 85 – 115 kHz) Primary Source Level / Acoustic Power > 247 dB//µPa re 1m / c. 5.5 kW...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Topside Unit Dimensions (W×D×H) 52 cm × 40 cm × 44 cm Housing 19 inch / 9U Weight c. 44 kg The control- and data acquisition PC is integrated into the topside unit.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Pole-Mount Transducer Transducer mounting threaded studs (M10 x 36 mm) arranged on a 170 mm circle. Make sure the correct orientation (arrow pointing forward) for beam- steering. There is also a small notch at the bottom skids, indi- cating the transducer’s front.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Hull-Mount Transducer Transducer mounting via 18 bolts M10 arranged on the mounting flange. Make sure the correct orientation (arrow pointing forward and notch in the skids) for beam-steering. Dimensions (L×W×H) 60 cm × 50 cm × 20 cm Weight in air about 90 kg (incl.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Innomar medium-usv SBP The “medium-usv” model is basically the “medium-100” model without the integrated control PC. There is a simplified data acquisition without beam-forming and the control PC is connected via Ethernet.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Topside Unit Dimensions (W×D×H) 45 cm × 36 cm × 31 cm Housing 19 inch / 7U rack-mountable Weight c. 24 kg This unit requires an external Windows® based control- and data acquisition PC, which connects via Ethernet to the topside.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN A.10 Innomar medium-70 SBP There are two model versions, one with heave and roll compensation (“Basic”) and one with additional pitch compensation (“RP”). Main Technical Specifications Primary High Frequencies (PHF) c. 70 kHz (band 60 – 80 kHz) Primary Source Level / Acoustic Power >...
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64 kg (picture shows “Basic” version) The topside unit is preferably installed using shock absorbers (provided by Innomar) in an air-conditioned room. There has to be enough space for connections and maintenance as well as air venting around the unit.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Transducer Dimensions (L×W×H) 69 cm × 75 cm × 22 cm Weight in air c. 140 kg (excl. cable) Cable / Connector Diameter c. 22 mm / c. 54 mm This transducer can be mounted into a sea chest, blister or gondola using 18 bolts M12.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN A.11 Innomar deep-36 SBP There are two model versions, one with heave and roll compensation (“Basic”) and one with additional pitch compensation (“RP”). Main Technical Specifications Primary High Frequencies (PHF) c. 36 kHz (band 30 – 42kHz) Primary Source Level / Acoustic Power >...
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66 kg The topside unit is preferably installed using shock absorbers (picture shows “Basic” version) (provided by Innomar) in an air-conditioned room. There has to be enough space for connections and maintenance as well as air venting around the unit.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Transducer excl. mounting frame incl. mounting frame Dimensions (L×W×H) 75 cm × 80 cm × 16 cm 88 cm × 92 cm × 18 cm Weight (excl. cables) c. 165 kg c. 245 kg Weight (incl.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN A.12 Innomar deep-15 SBP Main Technical Specifications Primary High Frequencies (PHF) approx. 15 kHz (band 10 – 20kHz) Primary Source Level / Acoustic Power > 242 dB//µPa re 1m / c. 10 kW Secondary Low Frequency (SLF) 0.75 –...
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For operating the system there is an operator console with monitor, keyboard, mouse connected to the receiver unit via KVM (provided by Innomar, dedicated Ethernet cable required, distance up to 100 Transmitter Unit Receiver Unit Operator Console Dimensions (L×W×H)
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Transducer The transducer is used for transmitting and receiving, no towed equipment is necessary. The transducer consists of eight (8) modules with one cable (standard length 30 meters) moulded unremovable to each module; one module is shown on the left.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Special “deep-15” SESWIN Settings Home Menu: Transmit SBP (Transmit Pulse Settings) The Innomar “deep-15” SBP can transmit parametric CW pulses (1 – 4 kHz; “HF” c. 15 kHz), linear CW pulses (12, 15, 18 kHz), ...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN A.13 Innomar quattro / sixpack Multi-Transducer SBPs The I quattro and sixpack models are parametric narrow-beam sub-bottom profiler (SBP) NNOMAR with four/six transducers and echo sounder functionality. The main application is to acquire sub- bottom data at high resolution in extremely shallow waters at high sounding density and to produce three-dimensional visualization of these data sets.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN System Components / Wiring Schematic Topside Unit There is one (1) topside unit, which contains all transceiver electronics, data acquisition and the Windows based control PC. quattro sixpack Dimensions (L×W×H) 52 cm × 40 cm × 34 cm 52 cm ×...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Transducer mounting via 4 bolts M8. There is no required forward direction. The transducers can be arranged in different configurations and can operate either subsequently for high across-track data density (quad beam mode, hex beam mode) or simultaneously (single beam mode) for more power if increased sediment penetration or increased range is required.
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15 m Processing Workflow Generate full set of standard 2D sections from multi-transducer data file (Innomar ISE): o apply array geometry and XYZ-offsets, o apply/change lever arm correction, o interpolate coordinates for every single trace.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN A.14 Sidescan Extension for Innomar compact SBP Overview The I sidescan extension can be operated ship based NNOMAR (over the side installation) in shallow water (up to 30m water depth). It consists of a sidescan transducer and a SESWIN software update.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Data Examples Waterfall data example while crossing a wreck site (100 kHz / 125 µs; range 4 – 44 m; water depth about 10 m). Data example of a river survey (sidescan mosaic of three parallel lines).
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN A.15 Innomar autonomous Inflatable ASV The I “autonomous” model is an inflatable uncrewed / autonomous surface vehicle (USV NNOMAR / ASV), which is delivered with the I “smart” SBP already integrated. On request it is also...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN front fins Innomar “smart” transducer transducer mounting rear fins with thrusters bracket Applications surveys in very shallow waters surveys in sensible environments such as reservoirs for drinking-water automatic data acquisition in pre-defined areas with narrow line spacing for shallow- seismic 3D modelling ...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Transducers SBP Transducer Dimensions (L×W×H) 34 cm × 26 cm × 8 cm Weight “light-plus” c. 22 kg (incl. 20 m cable, letter “A”) Weight “standard-plus” c. 30 kg (incl. 30 m cable, letter “C”) Sidescan Transducers Dimensions (L×W×H)
Today, this data format is supported by “quattro” and new “medium-xx” and “deep-xx” models only, but will become available for the other models in future, too. All Innomar data files can be converted to SEGY data for using third-party post-processing software packages. Conversion done with our SESConvert tool, see below for details.
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How to convert 24-bit SES3 data files to SEG-Y format For using third-party post processing software, convert the SES3 files to SEG-Y format using Innomar’s “SESConvert” software, see chapter 10 on page 133. Make sure to enable “Interpolate Coordinates” and “Remove Coordinate Duplicates”.
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN A.18 (GNSS) NMEA Sentences In this section NMEA 0183 sentences often used by GNSS receivers are given for reference. Some more NMEA sentences, related to motion sensors, are described in section A.19 on page 215.
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN GLL (Geographic Position – Latitude/Longitude) $--GLL,DDMM.MM,a,DDDMM.mm,a,HHMMSS.ss,a,m*cc<CR><LF> Latitude (DD degrees, MM,mm minutes) ‘N’ or ‘S’ (North or South) hemisphere Longitude (DD degrees, MM,mm minutes) ‘E’ or ‘W’ (East or West) hemisphere UTC of position fix Data status (‘A’...
EM1000/3000 formats sent at a high baud rate (e.g. 115200). Motion data update rate should be higher than the SBP ping rate, the short protocols work at 100 Hz and above. The Innomar SBPs support several motion data protocols, which are organized in three groups: ...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN TSS1 / TSS2 / TSS3 ASCII protocol, fixed length (27 bytes). Byte # 1234567890123456789012345 6 :XXXXXXSMHHHHQMRRRRSMPPPP<CR><LF> Format Description Range Units Start of packet XXXXXX TSS1: vert. acceleration not used TSS2: delayed heave...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN iXblue Octans NAV-BHO ($PASHR) ASCII protocol, several NMEA compatible sentences. The I motion input only uses the $--SHR datagram. NNOMAR $--SHR,HHMMSS.sss,hhh.hh,T,RRR.RR,PPP.PP,HHH.HH,r.rrr,p.ppp,y.yyy,d,e*cc<CR><LF> Field Description Range UTC time HHMMSS.sss (not used) Heading 0 ... 359.99°...
User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN A.20 Checklists (Setup, Data Acquisition, Processing) Transducer Installation Correct transducer type is used (transducer S/N for “compact” and “light” starts with “C”; for “standard” with “A”, for “medium-100” with “E”). ...
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User’s Manual INNOMAR Parametric Sub-Bottom Profilers / SESWIN Checklist Data Processing ISE Data Cleaning This should be done immediately after the survey, even if the data will be later converted into SEG-Y data format and processed using third-party software: ...
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