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WASSP - F SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL WMB-160F and WMB-80F...
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General Notices ► Fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage may occur if the transceiver becomes wet. WASSP Ltd. reserves the right to change the contents ► The equipment is rated for operation at: of this manual and any system specifications without notice.
Main Features Improved performance. ► The use of separate transmit and receive arrays has enabled WASSP Ltd. to optimise both transmit performance and receive sensitivity, giving improved performance over traditional sonar and sounders. High detail picture of the marine environment.
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Future proof technology. ► The computer based operating system and transceiver firmware are both upgradeable as new features and methods in software are developed. www.wassp.com Page 6 of 68 Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Version: V2.3...
Installation Manual System Configuration Figure 1 shows a fully functional WMB-160/80F Sonar system. Figure 1 – Overview of a Fully Functional WMB-160/80F Sonar System with Options www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 7 of 68 Version: V2.3 Issue Date: July 2014...
This must be sized and constructed accurately. The sea chest provides a stable platform for the transducer and must be mounted as horizontal to the vessel as possible. An optional gland supplied by WASSP Ltd. in alloy, plastic, or steel, provides the transducer cable through-hull seal.
Complete with 230 V AC UPS and 24 V DC power supply. DC power kit WMB-DC Complete with inverter, 230 V AC UPS, and 24 V DC power supply. www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 9 of 68 Version: V2.3 Issue Date:...
120° beam. Mounting Considerations for the Personal Computer The WASSP Ltd. supplied Shuttle XPC computer must be mounted on a flat, stable surface. The computer can be mounted horizontally using the supplied stand. Keep the following in mind when selecting a mounting location for the computer: Secure the computer so that it cannot come loose in rough seas.
Angle 200 meters Avoid mounting another transducer in the vicinity of the WASSP Transducer, especially along the line of the beam. VIEWED FROM ABOVE Figure 3 – Through-hull Compact Type Transducer Mounting When mounting the transducer, ensure it is accurately running parallel to the ►...
Figure 5 shows the physical dimensions of the transceiver. The hole centres on the mounting brackets are required for mounting the transceiver. SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW TRANSDUCER 24V STATUS POWER WASSP PC SENSOR (Transmitter) EARTHING STRAP 24.5 TRANSDUCER 172.5 (Receiver)
Installation Manual Shuttle Computer Mounting Dimensions Figure 6 shows the physical dimensions of the WASSP Ltd. supplied computer and mounting bracket. The hole centres on the mounting bracket can be used as a template for installing the mounting bracket and computer.
UPS on Mounting Bracket with Velcro Holding Strap TOP VIEW Mounting Bracket Only 92.5 SIDE VIEW Figure 8 – 230 V AC UPS Mounting Bracket Outline and Dimensions www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 15 of 68 Version: V2.3 Issue Date:...
DC Power Supply Mounting Bracket Outline and Dimensions Figure 9 shows the physical dimensions of the optional WASSP Ltd. supplied 24 V DC Power Supply Unit (PSU). The hole centres on the mounting bracket can be used as a template for installing the mounting bracket and PSU. The PSU has been set to receive 230 V AC input before being attached to the mounting bracket.
Installation Manual Inverter Outline and Dimensions Figure 10 shows the physical dimensions of the optional WASSP Ltd. supplied inverter. If installing the inverter, carefully read the supplied manufacturer’s user manual and install and operate the inverter accordingly ensuring the environment DRY –...
With all leaks stopped and while holding the gland nut with a spanner, tighten the gland lock nut against the gland nut with a spanner. www.wassp.com Page 18 of 68 Doc. P/N:...
Note different colour code for transmit cable conductors: White, Black and Green. Previous cable had red, black and green coloured conductors. Figure 12 – Gland Assembly - RJ-45 type Cable Connectors www.wassp.com Page 20 of 68 Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Version: V2.3...
Orange Orange / White Green Green / White Blue Blue / White Brown Brown / White Case Screen / drain wire (solder) Pin #1 Pin #8 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 21 of 68 Version: V2.3 Issue Date: July 2014...
All sizes in millimeters The transceiver can be mounted with the transducer cable feeding in from the top. WASSP Ltd. do not recom- mend this as any water leaks could run down any of the cables attached to the faceplate and enter the transceiver.
Push the gland, gland cage, and gland nut Tightening Tool into the main body as far as it will go and tighten the nut securely. www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 23 of 68 Version: V2.3...
The seven receiver cables MUST be connected in the order shown. Failure to do this will result in faulty operation of the WASSP system. Transmitter Cable 7 Receiver Cables Figure 14 – Transducer to RJ45-type Transceiver Cable Connections Cable Clamp...
Transducer Cable 10 meters long Drawing not to scale Compact Type Transducer (WMB-160F-CT) Figure 16 – WMB-160/80F Transceiver Interface Connections RJ-45 Type BTxR Computer to Transceiver A CAT5 ethernet crossover cable, with RJ-45 connectors, connects the transceiver to the computer through the connector socket on the transceiver’s faceplate end cover.
25ms. For full details on connecting the SC-30 inputs to the computer, refer to the Furuno Interface Unit, Model IF-NMEASC Operator’s Manual, supplied with the equipment. * Furuno proprietary sentences www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 27 of 68 Version: V2.3...
Installation Manual Shuttle PC The WASSP system is supplied with a Model SG31 Shuttle PC. Note: The Shut- tle PC front may be black, not silver as shown.. Figure 19 - Shuttle PC Front View COM Serial Ports DVI Port...
As the installer will use the first WASSP application installed, which may be the wrong one, it is usually better to click OK and then remove all existing copies from your system before going any further.
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Installation Manual The default is to save the software in C:/Progams/WASSP Ltd./WASSP If you require this to be saved elsewhere, Browse and select location. Click Next The folder already exists. Click Yes Specify the folder for the shortcut. Click Next The default is to create a desktop icon.
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Right-click the Serial Transfer Task icon on the Windows Task bar. Click Setup. The Serial Transfer Task box opens. In the NMEA Settings and WASSP Settings tabbed page configure the Network Setup and NMEA Com Port Settings. Note: If the Serial Transfer Task icon is not available on the Task Bar, click Start >...
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Turn on / connect the BTxR and click Retry. The installation will continue. Click OK when the prompt ‘BTxR Software is up to date’ appears. www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 33 of 68 Version: V2.3...
160/80F program. For a complete description of the WMB-160/80F Multi-beam Sonar System program functions, refer to the WASSP Operator Manual. Satellite Compass Software Set Up If a satellite compass is used as the positioning sensor it must be selected in the WMB-160/80F program.
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In the Technician Utility box, click Close. The Technician Utility box closes. In the System Configuration Utility box, click Close. The System Configuration Utility box closes, dis- playing the user interface screen again. www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 35 of 68 Version: V2.3 Issue Date:...
WASSP WMB-160/80F program version 50. ► Required Display Settings If running, close the WASSP WMB-160/80F program. Right-click in the Windows desktop and click Properties. Click the Settings tab. In the Colours drop down box, set the colour to 32 bit.
WASSP Settings tab page. See Figure 23. ► The NMEA and WASSP tabbed pages allow you to configure a number of NMEA and WMB-160/80F set up and communication port settings. To open the Serial Task Transfer box and enter the NMEA and WMB-160/80F set...
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Installation Manual Figure 23 – WASSP (WMB160/80F) Settings Tabbed Page With all units installed, their cables connected, all software installed and the computer and satellite compass running, start the transceiver and carry out the following procedures: www.wassp.com Page 38 of 68 Doc.
On (If Transducer Number > 199) • Depth for 2: • Depth for 4: • Surface Detection Limit: The remaining data values shown in the Options box are for information only and cannot be changed. www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 39 of 68 Version: V2.3...
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Installation Manual Figure 24 – Technician Utility – Showing Options Available with a Technician Dongle Connected www.wassp.com Page 40 of 68 Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Version: V2.3 Issue Date: July 2014...
Request Calibration forces the BTxR to perform a new calibration routine Ping Parameters reloads the BTxR with the default set of ping parameters. Request Version provides a read-out of the current WASSP software version plus the DSP Board software revision and NetBurner software revision numbers.
Tx Pulse Blanking - This will remove noise which is constant across the sonar display, such as transmit pulses from other acoustic sounder equipment. Works just with the sonar display and single beam display. www.wassp.com Page 42 of 68 Doc. P/N:...
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MED = remove large & medium pulses Above: Example of noisy system with fish echoes. Un- HIGH = remove large, medium and filtered single beam display. small pulses Above: Filtered single beam display: www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 43 of 68 Version: V2.3...
If using an SC30 the Motion Sensor posi- tion is the same as the GPS position. If the Motion Sensor is an SC50 measure the position of the SC50 electronics box. www.wassp.com Page 44 of 68 Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Version: V2.3...
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Tx Depth Displacement Positive Port Y axis Looking from above Negative GPS Y (-) Reference Tx Y (+) Starboard Positive Figure 27 – Ship Measurements Diagram www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 45 of 68 Version: V2.3 Issue Date: July 2014...
Tx Pulse Sea-floor return Channel Selection Noise and Fish Gain Slider Range Slider Expected Waveform Shape Abnormal Waveform Shape Figure 29 – Channel Signal Function Diagram www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 47 of 68 Version: V2.3 Issue Date: July 2014...
Slope getting wall with a ring. deeper off to port side. Figure 30 - Sonar View with Transducer Number set to correct and incorrect values. www.wassp.com Page 48 of 68 Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Version: V2.3 Issue Date:...
Knob torch beam which moves with vessel motion. Noise Range could fade Control in and out Knob down this line depending on the frequency. Figure 31: System with Significant Electrical Noise www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 49 of 68 Version: V2.3 Issue Date: July 2014...
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Gain setting to 30 Change Range setting to 90 Figure 31b – WASSP sonar display with low electrical noise Figure 31c – Sonar display with one very noisy channel can make the Sonar diffi- cult to use. This particular failure might have been detected by Commis- sioning Step 1 and Commissioning Step 2. www.wassp.com Page 50 of 68 Doc.
Figure 32 – Sensor Selection Settings Commissioning Step 7: Heading (Yaw) Offset WASSP will operate better with a source of true heading. If magnetic heading is the only heading available then enter the magnetic deviation into the Heading Offset. The Heading offset can also be used to correct for alignment problems between the transducer and the heading source.
The system is now ready for sea trial commissioning procedures. This requires the vessel to leave the dock and perform some basic manoeuvres. The deeper the water the more accurate the tests can be. Aim for at least 20 metres of water. www.wassp.com Page 52 of 68 Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Version: V2.3...
Roll check box selected and then de-selected. For an SC30 Swap Roll should be enabled unless the Array or Antenna are swapped. Note the correct polarity value below and leave the Swap Roll check box in that state. Swap Roll Selected www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 53 of 68 Version: V2.3...
Installation Manual Note: Test 3 is also Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 11: Side Lobe Levels required for the sea-floor Before this test can be done the WASSP system must be operating at the correct detection process to power level. operate correctly. Set the WASSP system to use Automatic Power, double click the power level display so that it turns green.
Sensor Values that a value for “Roll Correction” has been saved - See Figure 35. 1. FIRST PASS 2. TURN 4. ENDING SECOND PASS 3. SECOND PASS Figure 35 – Example Patch Test Screen Shots www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 55 of 68 Version: V2.3 Issue Date:...
WASSP Temperature reading will be shown on the Sound Speed Tab next to the Use WASSP Temperature when the system is pinging, If NMEA MTW is being received this will be shown next to the Use MTW option.
Figure 37 – Frilly edges on 3D View on outer 5 degrees of each side of the mapped track caused by low temperature environment. To remove this area we can reduce the beam width on both port and starboard by 5 degrees. www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002...
Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 15 : GPS Time Delay (Required) Some GPS sensors Most GPS sources used in conjunction with WASSP will have a significant delay can smooth the out- between when the ship passes through a position and that position is sent on the put introducing more serial port.
Figure 38 – Sidescan Gain Setting Box Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 18 : Check Backscatter Levels The Backscatter threshold may be able to be modified to allow the WASSP system to conform better to previous backscatter mapping. Otherwise there is no need to adjust the backscatter threshold settings.
Now that everything is configured as well as you can configure it you can check data recorder at this your work and showcase the WASSP systems performance. Find an area with point will provide some feature, sand waves, depth variance, rocks - whatever is handy. Have the evidence of the sys- skipper map an area, ideally with parallel tracks and ‘mow the lawns’...
See Operator Manual OM_WMB_SYS for details. Note: It is usually easier to select the display modes after you have started transmitting, as you can see the ac- tual modes displayed. www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 61 of 68 Version: V2.3...
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Turn the transceiver OFF using the POWER button on the faceplate. Turn off the satellite compass according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The WMB-160/80F system is now shut down. STATUS POWER www.wassp.com Page 62 of 68 Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Version: V2.3 Issue Date:...
See Checking Software Installation procedures to check NMEA data sentences in the WASSP Operator Manual. For further troubleshooting assistance, refer to the Frequently Asked ► Questions (FAQ) section in the back of the WASSP Operator Manual. www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002...
Heading Correction (Optional) Re running the same test with the offset Requires: DGPS or better, Distinct Object and 40m+ depth if using WASSP alone. modified is another A note on heading correction was included in Commissioning Test 6. To determine way to check the...
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Installation Manual 160 kHz Compact Transducer Dimensions The drawing below gives the overall dimensions of the WASSP WMB-160/80F Compact Transducer. The recommended cut-out dimensions for a mounting plate are also shown. WMBT160F_Transducer_Dimensions_Rev-0.pdf www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Page 65 of 68 Version: V2.3...
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Installation Manual 80kHz Transducer Dimensions The drawing below gives the overall dimensions of the WASSP WMB-80F Sea Chest Type Transducer. The recommended cut-out dimensions for a mounting plate are also shown. WMBT80F_Transducer_Dimensions_Rev-0.pdf www.wassp.com Page 66 of 68 Doc. P/N: WSP-009-002 Version: V2.3...
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The WMB-80F is not designed to comply with hydrographical mapping standards and therefore must not be used as a Navigational Mapping Tool. Specifications subject to change without notice. WASSP Ltd. WASSP Ltd. reserve the right to change this Phone: +64 9 373 5595 65 Gaunt Street manual without notice.
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The WMB-160/80F is not designed to comply with hydrographical mapping standards and therefore must not be used as a Navigational Mapping Tool. Specifications subject to change without notice. WASSP Ltd. WASSP Ltd. reserve the right to change this 65 Gaunt Street Phone: +64 9 373 5595 manual without notice.