Page 1 Operator manual Simrad SP90 Low frequency long range fishery sonar www.simrad.com A L W A Y S T H E F O R E F R O N T T E C H N O L O G Y...
Page 3 Simrad SP90 Low frequency long range fishery sonar Software version V1.1.XX WARNING The sonar must never be powered up when the ship is in dry dock. The transducer will be damaged if it transmits in open air. To prevent inadvertent use of the sonar, set switch S102 at the rear side of the Sonar processor Unit to Off whenever the vessel is in dry dock.
Page 4 Note Simrad AS makes every effort to ensure that the information contained within this document is correct. However, our equipment is continuously being improved and updated, so we cannot assume liability for any errors which may occur. Warning The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed.
Page 5 Operator manual Sections This document is the Operator manual for the Simrad SP90. sonar system. It provides the information and specifications necessary to operate the system safely and efficient. System description (page 1) Display modes (page 12) Sonar Operating Panel...
Page 6 Simrad SP90 Remarks References Further information about the SP90 system may be found in the following manuals: • SP90 Installation manual 850--164511 / B...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Operator manual Table of contents SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ........Introduction .
Page 8 Simrad SP90 Range ..........
Page 9 Operator manual Vertical ..........Display .
Page 10 Simrad SP90 External Synchronizing ........
Page 11 Operator manual Units ..........User Setting .
Page 12 Simrad SP90 Document logistics Date Written Checked Approved 01.03.02 SØJ SØJ 05.11.02 SØJ SØJ (The original signatures are recorded in the company’s logistic database.) Comments Original issue. Updated to conform with SW 1.1.xx. To assist us in making improvements to the product and to this manual, we would welcome comments and constructive criticism.
Page 13: System Description
System description 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Introduction The Simrad SP90 sonar is a long range omnidirectional low frequency sonar, designed for medium and large sized fishing vessels, preferably for purse seiners. The standard frequency is 26 kHz (triple and multiple frequencies as option), and the beam can be electronically tilted from +10 to –60 degrees.
Page 14: System Overview
- Loudspeaker • Sonar room units: - Transceiver Unit - Hull Unit See figure 1 on page 3 for the SP90 system diagram. → Wheelhouse units The Display Monitor is normally a 18” or 20” high-resolution colour LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). In addition to the sonar picture, the monitor can also display the user menu for the interactive operation.
Page 15 Processor unit Loud- 115/230Vac mains speaker Speed log Echo sounder Trawl system Course gyro Purse seine system Transceiver Unit Hull Unit 115/230Vac mains (CD5997 / WMF / GIF) 230/380/440Vac 3 phase mains Figure 1 SP90 System diagram 850--164511 / B...
Page 16: Sonar Room Units
Simrad SP90 Sonar room units The Transceiver Unit is located in the sonar room, close to the Hull Unit. One signal cable is used for communication with the Processor Unit in the wheelhouse. The transceiver performs the signal processing and the digital beamforming of the 256 transmitters and 256 receiver channels, which are located on the eight identical transceiver boards.
Page 17: Options
System description Options General The standard SP90 is a single 26 kHz version with maximum 60 degrees tilt, and without beam stabilization. Note that the options described below are pre-programmed into the standard version. A code word is required to make the actual option available.
Page 18: Scientific Output
Simrad SP90 Scientific output The Scientific Output is designed for research purposes. When activated, the following data are available on an Ethernet (LAN) output: • Beam data • Target data • Own ship data • Gear data The scientific output option does not include any storage module.
Page 19: Functional Description
System description Functional description Introduction The basic principles of the SP90 sonar are unique because of the 256 separate transmitter and receiver channels with their transducer elements spread around on the cylindrical transducer array. The transmission, reception and data processing are under...
Page 20 Simrad SP90 Figure 4 60 degrees vertical slice This vertical slice, which is presented by the white audio line in the horizontal picture, can be selected to any bearing by the manual training control. The combination of the Omni mode and the vertical slice will give an optimal visualization of the catch situation.
Page 21: Reception
FM Correlation filter In addition to the traditional single frequency transmitting method, the SP90 sonar is equipped with an FM correlation mode. In FM mode each transmission pulse contains up to eight different frequencies, and the receiver makes a spectrum analysis and compares the received echoes with the transmitted frequency code.
Page 22: Transmission
RCG filter must therefore be used with care if scattered schools are to be detected. PP Filter The SP90 sonar is equipped with a ping-to-ping filter to give a clean and steady presentation by reducing the interference and noise. This filter compares the echoes from a selected amount of transmissions (pings), and an echo has to be present in the selected amount of pings in order to be presented on the display.
Page 23: Peripheral Equipment
In addition to log and gyro, the following peripheral equipment can be connected to the sonar. • A (D)GPS may be connected to the SP90 sonar to establish the vessels position and provide cursor and marker latitude and longitude.
Page 24: Display Modes
Simrad SP90 2 DISPLAY MODES Introduction This chapter describes the SP90 display modes. The various modes represent the graphical presentation of sonar data. Nine different display modes are generated to present the best possible presentation and flexible choices for a large range of user applications.
Page 25: Bow Up
Display modes Bow Up When Bow Up mode is selected, the vessel symbol is stationary on the screen with the bow pointing upwards. The echo presentation covers 360 degrees around the vessel, and all echoes are updated for every ping. The distance from the vessel symbol to the outer echo ring is equal to the selected range.
Page 26: North Up
Simrad SP90 North Up When the North Up mode is selected, true north is always up on the screen. The vessel symbol is stationary with the bow pointing in the vessle’s course direction. The movement of the echoes across the screen are controlled by a combination of the vessel’s course and speed and the target’s own...
Page 27: True Motion
Display modes True Motion When the True Motion mode is selected, the picture is locked to a geographical position, where the vessel moves around the screen according to its present course and speed. All echoes are always presented in their correct position relative to the vessel, and their movements on the screen will be a true representation of the movements of the targets through the water.
Page 28: 1805 / Audio
Simrad SP90 180° / Audio When the 180° / Audio mode is selected, the upper half of the screen shows a 180 degrees bow-up presentation, while the lower part is used for a recording of the audio channel. The audio channel is shown with a continuous white line in the horizontal picture, and it can be trained in any direction.
Page 29: 2705 / Vertical
Display modes 270° / Vertical The 270° / Vertical mode is specially designed for purse seining. The vertical half slice is displayed in the lower left corner for normal setting with the net on the starboard side. If the net is set on the port side, the 60 degrees vertical slice will be displayed in the lower right hand corner.
Page 30: Bow Up / Vertical
Simrad SP90 Bow Up / Vertical When the Bow Up / Vertical mode is selected, the picture is divided into three sections; where the left side is a bow-up presentation similar to the bow-up presentation previously described. The upper part on the right hand side is a catch data presentation, while the lower part is a 60 degree vertical slice presentation.
Page 31: True Motion / Vertical
Display modes True Motion / Vertical When the True Motion / Vertical mode is selected, the picture is divided into three sections; where the left side is a true motion presentation similar to the true motion presentation previously described. The upper part on the right-hand side is a catch data presentation, while the lower part is a 60 degrees vertical slice presentation.
Page 32: Dual 1
Simrad SP90 Dual 1 The Dual mode is a kind of “two sonars in one” operation, where each presentation is updated for every second transmission. All settings can be set individually for each of the two presentations. This makes the dual mode especially useful for optimizing settings by directly comparing the two presentations.
Page 33 Display modes 2.10 Dual 2 The Dual 2 mode is very similar to the Dual 1 mode previously described, but the “two sonars” are presented next to each other.. All settings can still be set individually for each of the two presentations.
Page 34: Sonar Operating Panel
Simrad SP90 3 SONAR OPERATING PANEL Introduction You may enter operational commands directly on the Sonar Operating Panel. Sonar functions may also be accessed and activated using the menu field on the display and the trackball on the operating panel.
Page 35: Main Switch
Sonar Operating Panel Main switch Main switch functions control power to the sonar, hoisting and lowering of the transducer and indicates the transducer’s current position. MAIN SW. Power Pressing Power for approximately two seconds powers up the sonar. The adjacent green LED blinks while the Sonar Control Unit boots up, and remains illuminated once the system is operational.
Page 36: Symbol
Simrad SP90 Symbol The Symbol functions provide on-screen graphic references for targets, own ship and fishing gear. SYMBOL Target marker To mark a target, move the cursor over it and press the Target button. A triangular symbol with a corresponding marker number will appear on the screen over the target.
Page 37 This is a useful aid in providing an overview of the trawl operation. Trawl data can be set manually using the menu or automatically by interfacing the Simrad FS trawl sonar or ITI trawl monitoring system with the sonar. • In the manual mode the trawl symbol will be displayed on the ship’s course line with the selected size, depth and distance.
Page 38: Mode
Simrad SP90 Mode Mode selection can be performed using the menu or the main control panel which contains four operator selectable Mode buttons. MODE Mode Frequently used modes that are task-specific to particular phases of the fishing operation can be pre-set in the Sort Modes menu.
Page 39: Gain
Sonar Operating Panel Gain Gain controls are specified as either horizontal or vertical. GAIN Horizontal gain The two upper buttons control receiver gain effecting Gain Gain the horizontal presentation of the sonar. The level of gain selected is display in the Horizontal menu and on top of the tilt indicator in the upper left-hand side of the display.
Page 40: Range
Simrad SP90 Range Range controls are specified as either horizontal or vertical. RANGE Horizontal range The two upper buttons control the horizontal range. Range Range The range selected is displayed in the Horizontal menu, and on top of the tilt indicator in the upper left corner of the display.
Page 41: Cursor
Sonar Operating Panel Cursor The cursor is used for on screen cursor orientation and menu operation. CURSOR Menu Object Menu Select View The Menu button is used for selection between Menu or Full Screen presentations. When the main menu is displayed, the echo presentation will reduced...
Page 42 Simrad SP90 Trackball The trackball controls the cursor. The cursor changes appearance in relation to its location on the screen: • An Orange cursor in the echo field. • An arrow in the menu field. • A negative or positive sign at each end of the menu buttons.
Page 43: Train
Sonar Operating Panel Train The audio channel is displayed as a continuous white line. It can be trained either manually or automatically. The bearing angle is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the display, indicated relative to the bow. TRAIN Manual Manual...
Page 44 Simrad SP90 Target track To track a target, place the cursor over the desired location and press the Target Track button. A circle will appear on the display and its position automatically tracked by the system using the strongest echo centred in the ”window” represented by two lines on the audio line.
Page 45: Tilt
Sonar Operating Panel Tilt Manual tilt In Manual mode the transducer may be tilted within the systems limits by pressing the Tilt up (arrow) or Tilt down (arrow) buttons. Pressing either button once changes the tilt angle in steps of 1 degree.
Page 46: Various
Simrad SP90 Various The buttons grouped under various are Zoom, Record, Mute and Off Centre. Mute VARIOUS The Mute button is used as to activate and deactivate the echo audio channel and to acknowledge audible alarms. The Mute function is also available on the Display menu.
Page 47: Operation
Maximum recommended speed in that position is 20 knots! Maintaining the sonar To ensure the best possible reliability of the SP90 sonar, it is important to follow the maintenance procedures described in the Maintenance chapter. Refer to page 147.
Page 48: Start And Stop Procedures
Simrad SP90 Start and stop procedures Note Before you start the sonar, check that the water depth is sufficient, and that the vessel’s speed is within the maximum speed specified with the transducer lowered. Start procedure Observe the following procedure to power up the sonar.
Page 49: Dry-Docking Safety Measures
S102 at the rear of the Sonar Processor Unit to the Off position. Note The transducer can be damaged if transmitting in air. SIMRAD (CD5880 / GIF) S102 Figure 8 S102 on the rear side of the Processor Unit...
Page 50: Menu Operation
Simrad SP90 Menu operation Introduction The menu system on the SP90 sonar is designed to allow for easy and fast access to the parameters. The menu can be removed from the screen. Some of the parameters (for example Range, Gain and Tilt) can be controlled both from the button on the menu and from buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 51: Screen Presentations
Operation Screen presentations The menu can be set up for permanent display, or available only when required for parameter alterations. The Menu button on the Sonar Operating Panel is used to select Menu or Full Screen presentation. Figure 9 Typical screen presentation with the menu on the right hand side In Menu presentation, the menu is always shown on the right hand side of the display, and the size of the echo area will be reduced.
Page 52 Simrad SP90 Figure 10 Full screen presentation without menu Figure 11 Full screen presentation with menu 850--164511 / B...
Page 53: Menu Structure
Operation Menu structure The menu field on the sonar display contains several different buttons, tabs and parameter dialogues. • Sonar type: The upper “button” indicates Sonar type the sonar in operation. You can not press Mode this button. selection • Mode selection: The second button is Tab for menu used to display the current mode.
Page 54: Menu Buttons
Simrad SP90 Menu buttons Each menu contains several buttons. Each button shows both the function and the current parameter. The majority of the buttons in each menu field have three functions. • You can select a lower parameter value. • You can select a higher parameter value.
Page 55: Selecting A New Parameter Value
Operation Selecting a new parameter value The menu system is operated by the trackball and the Select button on the Sonar Operating Panel. However, when you have gained more CURSOR Object experience, and have become more familiar with Menu Select View the available options, you will select the parameters directly from the “smart”...
Page 56: Stored Parameters
The User setting dialogue is described on page 142. → Parameter memory The SP90 sonar is equipped with a battery powered memory. This function will cause the sonar to remember all the selected parameter settings, even when the sonar is switched off.
Page 57: Visual Aids
Operation Visual aids Common information on the display In nearly all display modes, the following information is provided. • The Tilt indicator is displayed in the upper left corner. The selected range and gain is shown on top of this indicator. •...
Page 58: Cosmetics
Simrad SP90 Cosmetics The choices in the Cosmetics menu allows you to enable or disable a range of visual aids in the sonar picture. The Cosmetics menu is described on page 65. → Figure 14 Sonar display with Wind Marker, Distance Rings and Bearing Card enabled The Bearing Card shows the current bearing relative to the vessel.
Page 59 Operation Figure 15 Sonar display with Variable range marker, Compass card and Vertical ring enabled. The VRM (Variable Range Marker) consists of an adjustable range ring with range readout. It can be used for any type of distance marking relative to the vessel. To adjust the marker, locate the Select cursor on the marker ring, press and move the cursor with...
Page 60 Simrad SP90 Figure 16 Sonar display with vertical Depth dividers, Track history with Minute markers, Bow marker, Bearing card markers and Wind marker enabled. The Depth dividers are horizontal dotted lines used to visualize the depth steps in the vertical slices.
Page 61: Installation Of Options
For more information, see “Options” on page 5. → Note that all options are pre-programmed into the standard sonar version, and that Simrad offer a 1 month free test period for each option. When ordering a permanent option installation, a code word will be released from Simrad.
Page 62 Simrad SP90 HWID - This field displays the unique 12-character Hardware Identification code. This code is different for each SP90 sonar. Simrad uses this code to generate the 32-characters code word used for a permanent option installation. Try - A number of buttons, where each will start the 1 month free test period for the chosen option.
Page 63: On-Line Help
Operation On-line help The SP90 sonar is equipped with a comprehensive on-line help system. It is available from all the parameter dialogues and menus by pressing the Help button. Help is provided in two levels: On-line and Free. Once pressed, the first Help text will appear in the bottom of the menu.
Page 64: Menu Descriptions
5 MENU DESCRIPTIONS Introduction This section provides a detailed description of the complete menu system for the SP90 sonar, and contains the chapters listed below. For an explanation of how to operate the menu system, refer to the section Menu operation.
Page 65 The Alphabetical list of parameters is a useful aid to find a description of a particular parameter of all available parameters incorporated in the SP90 sonar system. The alphabetical list of parameters is provided on page 83.
Page 66: Menu Structure
Simrad SP90 Menu structure Purpose This chapter gives a description of the sonar’s menu configuration. Sonar type Mode selection Tab for menu selection Active menu Parameter selection Status (default dialogue) 850--164511 / B...
Page 67: Sonar Type
Mode selection The top menu button displays the current operational mode, and allows you select an other. The standard SP90 sonar has nine different operational modes. All the various display modes are described in section Display modes. The Display modes are listed on page 12.
Page 68: Menus
Simrad SP90 Menus The sonar contains a number of menus. The menus are shown with vertical tabs on the right hand side, and you can easily select a menu by using the trackball and the Select button on the Sonar Operating Panel. These menus provide the status for the current settings, and give access to perform changes in these settings.
Page 69: Active Menus
Menu description Active menus Overview The Active menus are those relevant for the different operational modes. The menus are shown with vertical selector tabs on the right hand side, and each menu can easily be selected using the trackball and the Select button on the Sonar Operating Panel. All menus have access to on-line help through a Help button.
Page 70: Horizontal
Simrad SP90 Horizontal The Horizontal menu is used for the horizontal sonar presentations. These 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 71: Vertical
Menu description Vertical The Vertical menu is only shown in modes with a vertical slice function. All relevant settings, except the TX Power, can be selected separately for the vertical modes independent of the horizontal settings. When any vertical setting is selected and defined in one mode, the setting will be applied to all vertical modes.
Page 72: Display
Simrad SP90 Display The Display menu is shown in all display modes, and provides access to parameters controlling the visual presentation of the sonar views. Some of the choices on the menu are simple on/off buttons. Full Screen - Replica of the Menu button on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 73: Setup
Menu description Setup The Setup menu is shown in all display modes, and gives access to parameters controlling the processing and algorithms in the sonar system. It also provides access to specific system parameters and functions such as Test and Store/Recall The following parameters are available: Store/Recall, page 66.
Page 74: Objects
Simrad SP90 Objects The Objects menu is shown in all display modes, and displays the range (R), bearing (B) and depth (D) to all selected objects. The identification (ID) abbreviations for the different objects are: AT - Automatic Target Track Marker...
Page 75: Second Ping
Menu description Second ping The Second ping menu is only shown when you operate in any of the Dual modes. It allows you to define the parameters for the “second sonar” independently of the other. The parameters available are the same as in the Horizontal menu. The Dual display mode is explained on page 19.
Page 76: Temporary Menus
Simrad SP90 Temporary menus The Temporary menus are those selected from the active menus. They are also shown with vertical tabs on the right side of the menu, and can easily be selected by the trackball and the Select button. The Temporary menus must however be removed manually using the Close button in the bottom of menu.
Page 77: Cosmetics
Menu description Cosmetics The Cosmetics menu is activated by pressing the Cosmetics button in the Display menu. It provides access to various parameters controlling the appearance of the sonar picture. All the functions - except Track history - are on/off buttons. The following parameters are available: Slant Range / True Range, page 126.
Page 78: Store/Recall
Simrad SP90 Store/Recall The Store/Recall menu is activated by the Store/Recall button in the Setup menu. The Store/Recall menu is used to store single display pictures or a sequence or pictures. The stored pictures can easily be recalled for evaluation or comparing schools.
Page 79: System Test
Menu description System test The System test menu is activated by the Test button in the Setup menu. The System test menu provides several test routines available to perform operational and functional tests. These tests are designed only to be carried out by qualified service engineers. The following parameters are available: Test Configuration - This function is only to be activated by qualified service engineers.
Page 80: Sort Modes
Simrad SP90 Sort Modes The Sort Modes menu is activated by the Sort Modes button in the Setup menu. The Sort Modes menu is used to select the display modes to be activated by the four Mode buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 81: View Pop-Up
Erase Echoes When Erase Echoes is selected, all echoes displayed on the sonar view will be deleted. Synchronize This function is not operational on the SP90 sonar. For synchronization to external equipment, refer to the Setup menu. 850-164511 / B...
Page 82: View Menu
Simrad SP90 Make Same Size When Make Same Size is selected, window areas tiled vertically will acquire the same width. Grey scale data This command changes the display from a colour presentation to a black-and-white. The number of shades of grey and the number of different colours used will be the same.
Page 83: Object Pop-Up
Menu description Object pop-up Access and purpose The Object pop-up menu is accessed using the Object button over the trackball on the Sonar Operating Panel, or the right mouse button if an optional mouse is installed. This pop-up menu is mainly used when you operate the sonar from an optional mouse, as most of the functions on it can be selected directly on the Sonar Operating Panel.
Page 84 Simrad SP90 To remove the ruler, click on it with the right mouse button, and select Remove ruler from the Object pop-up menu. Inspect Ruler If you click on an existing ruler, the Ruler dialogue will appear under the menu. This dialogue will povide information about the selected ruler, and it allows you to remove the ruler with a Delete button.
Page 85: View Menus
Menu description View menus The View menus are activated from the View pop-up menu, which again is accessed using the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button. The View menus are shown with vertical tabs on the right hand side, and the menus can easily be closed using the Close button in the lower part of each menu.
Page 86: Geoview
Simrad SP90 GeoView The GeoView menu is activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button in any horizontal view, and then selecting View menu in the View pop-up. The GeoView menu provides control of selected parameters related to the current data displayed in the horizontal view;...
Page 87: Verticalview
Menu description VerticalView The VerticalView menu is activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button while positioning the cursor in any of the vertical views, and then selecting View menu in the View pop-up. The VerticalView menu provides control of selected parameters related to the current data displayed in the vertical view;...
Page 88: Catchview
Simrad SP90 CatchView The CatchView menu is activated by pressing the View button on The Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button while the cursor is located in the Catch wiew, and then selecting View menu in the View pop-up.
Page 89: Messages
Menu description Messages Message categories When necessary, the sonar will provide you (or your service engineer) with operational and technical messages. These messages are sorted into four categories. • Warnings • Operator alarms • System alarms • Errors In order to access the messages, the Message Bar must be enabled. This function can be set to activate itself when necessary.
Page 90: Warnings
Simrad SP90 Warnings The Warnings menu is activated from the Warnings button in the Message Bar. The Warnings menu displays the warning messages issued by the sonar. Each warning is identified with time of issue and a heading. Additional information is found in the small text field below the message list.
Page 91: Operator Alarms
Menu description Operator alarms The Operator alarms dialogue is activated from the Op.Alarms button in the Message Bar. The Operator alarms menu displays the alarms issued by the sonar. Each alarm message is identified with time of issue and a heading.
Page 92: System Alarms
Simrad SP90 System alarms The System alarms dialogue is activated from the Sys.Alarms button in the Message Bar. The System alarms dialogue displays the alarms issued by the sonar. Each alarm message is identified with time of issue and a heading.
Page 93: Errors
Menu description Errors The Errors dialogue is activated from the Errors button in the Message Bar. The Errors menu displays the alarms issued by the sonar. Each error message is identified with time of issue and a heading. Additional information is found in the small text field below the message list.
Page 94: Parameters
Simrad SP90 6 PARAMETERS About parameter dialogues and help This chapter describes all the parameter dialogues accessed from the menu system. When a parameter is selected, the available choices are shown in the dialogue below the menu. The setting is then made using the available buttons or lists.
Page 95: Alphabetical List
Parameters Alphabetical list The following is an overview of available parameters incorporated in the SP90 sonar system. About, page 84. Recall, page 121. → → AGC, page 85. Recall Mode, page 121. → → Audio volume, page 86. Ruler, page 122.
Page 96: About
Simrad SP90 About The About parameter dialogue is accessed from the System test menu. The About dialogue is only used to provide information about the current software version. In addition, the Versions button opens a small text document with detailed version information. This information is not intended for operational use.
Page 97: Agc (Automatic Gain Control)
Parameters AGC (Automatic Gain Control) The AGC parameter can be accessed from the Horizontal, Vertical and Second ping menus. The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) adjusts the gain in the sonar’s preamplifier circuitry. This gain depends on the strength of the incoming echo signal.
Page 98: Audio Volume
Simrad SP90 Audio volume The Audio volume is accessed from the Horizontal and Vertical menus. The Audio Volume in the loudspeaker can be selected in 10 steps. The audio channel, from which the audible information is retrieved, is shown with a continuos white line. This line can be trained by the training controls on the Sonar Operating Panel or from the Train button in the menus.
Page 99: Bearing (Horizontal)
Parameters Bearing (Horizontal) The Bearing parameters are accessed from the Horizontal and Second ping menus. The Bearing of the audio channel is normally controlled from the Sonar Operating Panel. The selected bearing is shown with a continuous white line pointing out from the transducer position. This line can be trained manually or automatically in any position.
Page 100 Simrad SP90 Auto - In the Auto Search mode, the sonar will automatically search within the selected Search Sector. 850-164511 / B...
Page 101: Bearing (Vertical)
Parameters Bearing (Vertical) The Bearing (Vertical) parameter is accessed from the Vertical menu. This dialogue allows you to train the audio channel bearing manually. The Bearing of the audio channel is normally controlled with the Train buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel. The bearing of the vertical slice, which is presented by the white audio line in the horizontal picture, may also be trained by the Bearing button in the Horizontal menu.
Page 102: Colour Threshold
Simrad SP90 Colour Threshold The Colour Threshold button is located in the Display menu. The Colour Threshold function is used to reduce the number of echo colours on the display. The strength of the echoes is indicated with a scale of 16 or 64 colours.
Page 103: Colours
Parameters Colours The Colours button is located in the Display menu. The colour strength of the echo presentation can be selected with three different colour scales. Under normal conditions, the Normal colours will give the best dynamic in the echo presentation.
Page 104: Data Source
Simrad SP90 Data Source The Data Source button is located in the Vertical View menu. The View menus are activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button, while positioning the cursor in any of the vertical views, and then selecting View menu on the View pop-up menu.
Page 105: Default Setting
This function makes it possible to delete all the parameters currently saved in the sonar’s memory, and re-install those defined by Simrad instead; the factory default settings. These default settings are identified with an asterisk in the different parameter dialogues and menus, and will perform well under normal conditions.
Page 106: Direction Indicator
Simrad SP90 Direction Indicator The Direction Indicator is accessed from the Vertical View menu when Data Source is set to Indicator. The Data Source parameters are explained on page 92. → The Vertical View menu is activated by pressing the View button...
Page 107: Display Gain
Parameters Display Gain Display Gain is accessed on the Display menu. The Display Gain increases or decreases the presentation of the echo colours on the display. In order to adjust the receiver gain, refer to the individual Gain parameters accessed in the Horizontal and Vertical menus. 850-164511 / B...
Page 108: Edit Gear (Purse)
Simrad SP90 Edit Gear (Purse) The Gear parameter dialogue is accessed on the Setup menu. Each of the available options in the Gear dialogue can be edited using the Edit button. When a purse has has been selected, this parameter dialogue is provided.
Page 109: Edit Gear (Trawl)
These parameters allows you to monitor or define the distance and depth of your trawl, as well as the height and width of your trawl opening. If you use the Simrad ITI system, these parameters will be provided automatically. The following options are available: Distance - Set the distance to the trawl manually, or automatically if the ITI Trawl system is connected.
Page 110: Edit School
Simrad SP90 Edit school The Edit School parameter dialogue is accessed from the School button in the Setup menu. In the School dialogue, select species and press Edit. The top button displays the fish species selected in the School dialogue.
Page 111: External Synchronizing
• None disconnects the SP90 from the synchronisation system,. The sonar will then operate completely on its own. • Slave connects the SP90 as a slave to an external system. The external system will then instruct the SP90 to when it can transmit.
Page 112: Fish Alarm
Simrad SP90 Fish alarm The Fish Alarm button is located in the Setup menu. The Fish Alarm function makes it possible to set up the sonar to warn you when a school of fish are detected inside the selected sector. The selected sector is displayed with white dashed lines in the horizontal picture.
Page 113: Frequency
However, the sound absorption in salt water decreases with the frequency, thus giving lower frequencies a longer range. If only the standard frequency is installed, Simrad offers a one-month free test period for the multiple frequencies. 850-164511 / B...
Page 114: Gain
Simrad SP90 Gain The Gain is accessed from the following menus: Horizontal, Vertical and Second Ping. The Gain is normally selected from the Sonar Operating Panel. It has 51 values, these are numbered from 0 to 50. The receiver gain is changed 1 dB per step.
Page 115: Gear
Parameters Gear The Gear button is located in the Setup menu. The Gear parameter dialogue is used to select the type of fishing gear, and to get the right size and position of the gear on the display. By using Edit... it is possible to program the system for three different purse seines, three different bottom trawls, and three different pelagic trawls.
Page 116: Heading
Simrad SP90 Heading The Heading parameter is accessed by pressing the Hdg (Heading) button in the Status dialogue at the bottom of the menus. The Heading readout is a repetition of the connected course gyro input. Manual heading input may be used if signals from external sensors are missing.
Page 117: Inspect Object
Parameters Inspect object The Inspect object parameters are either accessed when you select a target marker in the Objects menu, or when you place the cursor on the marker and pushes the Select button on the Sonar Operating Panel. The Inspect object parameter dialogue displays the current parameters for the chosen object.
Page 118: Language
Simrad SP90 Language The Language button is located on the Display menu. The Language parameter dialogue is used to select the language on the menus. 850--164511 / B...
Page 119: Menu
Parameters Menu The Menu button is located in the Display menu. The Menu parameter is used to select different levels of complexity of the menu system. • For simplified use, select the Short menu system. Only the most important parameters will then be shown in the menus. •...
Page 120: Message Bar
Simrad SP90 Message Bar The Message Bar button is located in the System test menu. This menu is accessed by pressing the Test... button on the Setup menu. The sonar automatically issues messages when a disturbance occur. The messages are grouped into four categories; Errors, System alarms, Operational alarms and Warnings.
Page 121: Mode
Parameters Mode The Mode button is located on the top of every menu. The Mode parameter dialogue is used to select display mode. It will automatically provide a selection between the modes currently available on the sonar. The various dipslay modes are described in the Display Modes chapter.
Page 122: Movements
Simrad SP90 Movements The Movements button is located in the Setup menu. The Movements function makes it possible to estimate the position of a tracked school at a given time (from one to ten minutes). Estimate school position is presented by a violet dot.
Page 123: Palette
Parameters Palette The Palette button is located in the Display menu. The Palette parameter dialogue is used to select background colours and day/night brightness of the display. 850-164511 / B...
Page 124: Panel Backlight
Simrad SP90 Panel Backlight The Panel backlight button is located in the Display menu. The Panel Backlight controls the illumination on the keyboard on the Sonar Operating Panel in 8 steps (0 – 7). Note that the Panel Backlight can only be manually operated. The Auto button is added for future expansion.
Page 125: Ping Sector
Parameters Ping Sector The Ping Sector is accessed from the Horizontal menu. The Ping Sector is defined as the sector covered by one ping. The size of the sector can be selected between 360 degrees (Omni) and 11 degrees (single beam). When you select 11 degrees, the current bearing will be the centre of the audio beam.
Page 126: Pp Filter
Simrad SP90 PP Filter The PP Filter can be accessed from the the following menus: Horizontal, Vertical and Second Ping. The PP Filter (Ping-to Ping filter) reduces unwanted noise and echoes from the screen. The filter has three different strengths. As the ping-to-ping filter...
Page 127: Pulse Form
Parameters Pulse Form The Pulse Form is accessed from the following menus: Horizontal, Vertical and Second Ping. The Pulse Form parameter dialogue is used to select the form of the transmitter pulse. This could either be CW (Continuous Wave) with different pulse lengths, or FM (Frequency Modulation) with different pulse lengths and number of frequencies.
Page 128 Simrad SP90 There is a selection between three different pulse lengths: Short, Normal and Long. In addition the pulse length will change automatically in accordance with the selected range. The table shows the different pulse lengths given in milliseconds (ms).
Page 129: Range
The Range parameter can be accessed from the button in the Horizontal, Vertical and Second ping menus. Horizontal and vertical range is normally selected using the SP90 Sonar Operating Panel. You can also control these settings directly on the Range button. The available choices are listed in this dialogue.
Page 130 Simrad SP90 The SP90 sonar is designed to work with various horizontal range units such as meter, nautical mile, kilometres, US survey foot or yards. This choice can be made by pressing the Units button in the Display menu. The Units parameters are described on page 140, while the →...
Page 131: Range (Catchview)
Parameters Range (CatchView) The Range (CatchView) button is located in the CatchView menu. The CatchView menu is activated by pressing the View button on The Sonar Operating Panel, or the middle mouse button, while the cursor is located in the Catch view, and then selecting View menu on the View pop-up menu.
Page 132: Rcg (Reverberation Controlled Gain)
Simrad SP90 RCG (Reverberation Controlled Gain) The RCG button is located in the following menus: Horizontal, Vertical and Second Ping. The RCG (Reverberation Controlled Gain) regulates the receiver gain individually for each of the 64 receiving beams. In Weak and Medium selections, signals with small variations,...
Page 133: Recall
Parameters Recall The Recall button is located in the Store/Recall menu, which is accessed from the Setup menu. The Recall button is used to retrieve the previously stored display information. You can select which storage image you wish to see by selecting it from the list of temporary or permanent files, or start a playback sequence.
Page 134: Ruler
Simrad SP90 Ruler To create a ruler, open the Object pop-up menu by clicking Object on the Sonar Operating Panel (or the right mouse button), and select New ruler in the Object pop-up menu. To open the Ruler dialogue, click on the ruler with the Select button.
Page 135: Scale
Parameters Scale The Scale button is located in the GeoView menu. The GeoView menu is activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button in any horizontal view, and then selecting View menu in the View pop-up menu.
Page 136: School
Simrad SP90 School The School button is located in the Setup menu. The School parameter is used to obtain information of the volume estimation of a school in the automatic target tracking program. Four types of known fish species plus Own school can be selected.
Page 137: Scientific Output
Parameters Scientific Output The Scientific Output button is located in the Setup menu. The Scientific Output functionality is designed to be used when the sonar is used for scientific purposes. When enabled, the sonar will provide special information on an ethernet port. The data provided by the the Scientific Output function can be enabled or disabled using the following buttons: •...
Page 138: Slant Range/True Range
Simrad SP90 Slant Range/True Range The Slant Range/True Range button is located in the Cosmetics menu. In the Slant Range presentation the distance to the target is measured along the tilt angle. In the True Range presentation the echo distance is the distance which the vessel must sail in order to come on top of the target.
Page 139: Speed
Parameters Speed The Speed parameter is accessed by pressing the Spd (Speed) button in the Status dialogue at the bottom of the menus. The Speed readout is a repetition of the connected speed input source, which can be a separate speed log input or data from the connected (D)GPS.
Page 140: Stabilizer
Simrad SP90 Stabilizer The Stabilizer button is located in the Setup menu. The Stabilizer function will only be operative if the optional stabilizer is installed. The stabilizer may be switched On and Off in the Setup menu. When the stabilizer is active, the transducer beam will be stabilized electronically for roll and pitch.
Page 141: Status
Parameters Status The Status dialogue is the default view displayed in the lower, right hand corner of the screen. The Status dialogue can not be closed, but if an other parameter is selected it will be overwritten. The dialogue contains a transducer position indicator, as well as readouts of current time, date, latitude, longitude, heading and speed.
Page 142: Store
Simrad SP90 Store The Store button is located in the Store/Recall menu, which is accessed from the Setup menu. The Store button is used to store display information. This may be a sequence loop or single display pictures, as selected in the Store mode dialogue.
Page 143: Target Track
Parameters Target Track The Target Track button is located in the GeoView menu. The GeoView menu is activated by pressing the View button on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button in any horizontal view, and then selecting View menu in the View pop-up menu.
Page 144: Tilt
Simrad SP90 Tilt The Tilt parameters are accessed from the Horizontal and Second ping menus. The Tilt is normally controlled from the Sonar Operating Panel. The transducer can be tilted electronically from +10 degrees up to -60 degrees down. In addition to the readout on the Tilt button, the tilt angle is normally repeated on the tilt indicator in the upper left corner of the display, and in the vertical modes;...
Page 145 Parameters Auto - In Auto Tilt mode, the transducer will automatically change tilt angle for each transmission. The change of the tilt angle is selected by the Tilt Step button, and the total tilt sector is selected by the Tilt Sector button. The centre of the auto tilt search can be adjusted with the - (tilt down) or + (tilt up) buttons.
Page 146: Time And Date
Simrad SP90 Time and Date The Time and Date dialogue box is accessed by pressing the Time or Date buttons in the default Status dialogue at the bottom of the menu. Time and date are battery powered and stored in the memory when the sonar is switched off.
Page 147: Track History
Parameters Track History The Track History is accessed from the Cosmetics menu. The Track History lines show the movement history of your own ship as a line after the vessel symbol. When this function is active, the length (in time) of the history lines can be set. It is possible to place minute markers on the history line.
Page 148: Track Window
Simrad SP90 Track Window The Track Window parameter is accessed from the Setup menu. The Track Window command enables you to adjust the track window size. A larger track window will enable the system to track a large target more easily, but the system will be more susceptible to background noise.
Page 149: Transducer
Parameters Transducer The Transducer button is located in the Status dialogue at the bottom of the menus. The Transducer position is normally selected from the Sonar Operating Panel, and in addition to the LED indicators on the panel, the transducer position will be indicated in the Status dialogue.
Page 150: Tvg (Time Variable Gain)
Simrad SP90 TVG (Time Variable Gain) The TVG button is located in the following menus: Horizontal, Vertical and Second Ping. The TVG controls the gain in the signal amplifier. The gain is weakest just after the ping, and increases in accordance with time (and therefore range).
Page 151: Tx Power
Parameters Tx Power The Tx Power button is accessed from the following menus: Horizontal, Vertical and Second Ping. The TX Power is used to select the transmitter output power. Note that the TX Power parameter is common for all the menus. Thus, if the Tx Power is changed in one menu, it will automatically also be changed in all other menus.
Page 152: Units
Simrad SP90 Units The Units button is located on the Display menu. When activated, it opens the Engineering Units parameter dialogue. This parameter dialogue is used to set up the various units used by the sonar to display all measurements. Separate units are available for Range, Equipment, Depth, Speed, Position and Temperature.
Page 153 Parameters Speed The following Speed options are available: • m/s (metres per sec) • knots • km/h (kilometres per hour) Position The following Position options are available: • Geographical • UTM Temperature The following Temperature options are available: • Celsius •...
Page 154: User Setting
Simrad SP90 User Setting User Setting is accessed from the Setup menu. The User Setting is used to store the parameter settings for different type of fisheries, or individual user related settings. The stored settings can easily be loaded back into the operative menus.
Page 155: Wind Direction
Parameters Wind Direction The Wind Direction button is located in the Setup menu. The wind marker is show in the outer area of the echo presentation as a white arrow. This arrow can be manually adjusted for indication of the wind or current direction, or automatically show the wind direction if a wind sensor is connected.
Page 156: Wind Speed
Simrad SP90 Wind Speed The Wind Speed button is located in the Setup menu. The Wind Speed is not used as a parameter in the sonar, but is only a readout if a wind sensor is connected. 850-164511 / B...
Page 157: Zoom
Parameters Zoom The Zoom button is located in the VerticalView menu. The Zoom function is used to zoom in on the vertical view around the trawl symbol or the bottom. To zoom in on the bottom, an external echo sounder must be connected to the sonar. 850-164511 / B...
Page 158: Zoom Scale
Simrad SP90 Zoom Scale The Zoom Scale button is located in the VerticalView menu. The Zoom Scale is used for scaling the zoom around the bottom. 850-164511 / B...
Page 159: On-Board Maintenance
For location and replacing of fuses, refer to the chapter for the unit in question. Major repairs and complete overhaul of the sonar should be left to an authorized Simrad service engineer. 850--164511 / B...
Page 160: Wheelhouse Units
Simrad SP90 Wheelhouse units Cleaning The units must be kept clean and dry. Remove salt water residue with a soft cloth moistened in fresh water. Do not use strong solvents. Note The display screen must be handled with care to avoid damage to the anti-glare filter coating.
Page 161: Transceiver Unit
Maintenances Transceiver Unit Dust filter There is a dust filter in the bottom of the Transceiver Unit. To avoid overheating, this must be inspected, and if necessary, cleaned once every third month. The dust filter is accessible from the outside of the Transceiver Unit, by unscrewing the eight finger nuts in the bottom of the unit.
Page 162: Hull Unit
Upper limit switch S304 parts. Hoist motor Brake Transducer release screw shaft Motor Control Unit Gantry Lower limit switch S305 Mounting flange Installation trunk Transducer Figure 19 The main parts of the SP90 Hull Unit 850--164511 / B...
Page 163: Docking The Vessel
Maintenances Docking the vessel When docking the vessel, great care must be taken not to damage the sonar trunk and protecting blister. WARNING The sonar must never be powered up when the ship is in dry dock. The transducer will be damaged if it transmits in open air.
Page 164: Cleaning The Transducer
Simrad SP90 Cleaning the transducer The transducer normally needs little attention. However, the transducer face should be inspected and cleaned when docking. To lower the transducer when in dock, use the hoist/lower switch S302 in the Motor Control Unit (mounted on the gantry). Set the switch to STOP to position the transducer at any vertical location.
Page 165: Air Bleeding
Maintenances Manual hoist and lower operation If the 3-phase voltage is not available, the transducer must be hoisted and lowered by means of the hand crank. Observe the following procedure. Locate the motor overload switch S301 in the Motor Control Unit, and press the red button marked 0.
Page 166: Lubrication Of The Hull Unit
Simrad SP90 Lubrication of the Hull Unit From the factory, the Hull Unit is lubricated with the types of oil or grease as specified below. However, if of equal quality, other types may be used. The following number refer to the lubrication points on the illustration to the left.
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Page 168: Strandpromenaden
Simrad SP90 E 2002 Simrad AS ISBN 82-8066-003-8 Manufacturer: Simrad AS Strandpromenaden 50 P .O.Box 111 N-3191 Horten Norway Telephone: +47 33 03 40 00 Telefax: +47 33 04 29 87 Internet: www.simrad.com W O R L D W I D E M A N U F A C T U R E R O F M A R I N E E L E C T R O N I C S...

Simrad SP90 Operator's Manual

1 System Description

2 Display Modes

3 Sonar Operating Panel

4 Operation

5 Menu Descriptions

6 Parameters

7 On-Board Maintenance

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