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ERIES
ONAR
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YSTEM
Operations and Maintenance Manual
P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0
11 Klein Drive
Salem, NH 03079-1249
U.S.A.
Tel: (603) 893-6131
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  • Page 1 5000 S ERIES ONAR YSTEM Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0 11 Klein Drive Salem, NH 03079-1249 U.S.A. Tel: (603) 893-6131 Fax: (603) 893-8807 www.L-3Klein.com...
  • Page 2 Microsoft Corporation. ® vxWorks is a registered trademark of Wind River Systems, Inc. ® Kevlar is a registered trademark of the DuPont Company. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 3 WARNING Klein Associates recommends all troubleshooting be done by a trained technician. Some circuits in the Sonar Transceiver and Processing Unit have voltages as high as 240 volts, and some circuits in the sonar towfish have 1500 volts. You should familiarize yourself with the location of these voltages before you attempt any troubleshooting.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    List of Tables ..........xix Series 5000 Sonar System Warranty ......xx What Is Covered .
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 2: Specifications ....... 2-1 Sonar System ........2-1 Sonar Transceiver and Processing Unit (TPU) .
  • Page 6 Operating in Real Time ....... 4-6 Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 7 Survey Wizard ........4-7 Series 5000 Sonar System Towfish Setup ....4-12 Monitoring and Setting the Information Alarms .
  • Page 8 Data File Time ........4-84 Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 9 CHAPTER 5: Equipment Maintenance ..... . . 5-1 Maintenance General Comments ......5-1 Maintenance Checklists .
  • Page 10 TPU LAN Configuration Setup ..... . . D-24 Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 11 D.8.18 Series 5000 Sonar System Towfish Commands ..D-53 Software Troubleshooting ......D-54 D.10...
  • Page 12 APPENDIX E: Drawings and Parts Lists ..... . E-1 Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 13: List Of Figures

    The Survey Wizard—Depth Sensor Scale Page ..... 4-11 Figure 4-14: The Sonar Interface Dialog Box, Series 5000 Sonar Figure 4-15: System—System 5000 Control Tab .
  • Page 14 Figure 4-16: The Sonar Interface Dialog Box, Series 5000 Sonar System—Responder Control Tab ..........4-13...
  • Page 15 Preferences Tab ..........4-50 Figure 4-65: The SonarPro User Preferences Dialog Box—Target Preferences Tab . . 4-51 Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 16 Figure 4-66: Example Survey Grid in the Navigation Window ....4-53 Figure 4-67: The Survey Grid Dialog Box ........4-54 Figure 4-68: Text Window with Waypoint Information Listed .
  • Page 17 Cable Length vs. Towfish Depth Graph 5 ......A-7 Figure A-5: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 18 xvii Figure B-1: Correct Methods to Unreel Tow Cable ......B-1 Figure B-2: Spooling Real to Drum .
  • Page 19 Cable Pinouts ..........D-58 Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 20 List of Tables Table 1-1: Towfish Connector—at Towfish ........1-7 Table 1-2: TOWFISH Connector Pinouts .

  • Page 21: Series 5000 Sonar System Warranty

    LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF ANY WARRANTY CLAIM OR DUE TO ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OR MADE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 22 Some states, provinces, or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. No suit or action may be brought against us more than one (1) year after the related cause of action has accrued.

  • Page 23: Software License Agreement

    The Software is licensed to be used on any workstation or any network server owned by or leased to you, provided that the Software is used only in connection with one L-3 KLEIN Model 3000 or Series 5000 Sonar System. You may reproduce and provide authorized copies only of the Software and supporting documentation for each such workstation or network server for this equipment on which the Software is used as permitted hereunder.
  • Page 24 xxiii EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software or accompanying documentation (or any copies thereof) or any products utilizing the Software or such documentation in violation of any applicable laws or regulations of the United States or the country in which you obtained them. TRADE SECRETS;...

  • Page 25: Preface

    Preface The Series 5000 Sonar System is a towed multibeam sonar comprising a towed underwater platform and a topside system. What’s in This Manual This operations and maintenance manual provides information pertaining to the setup and deployment, operation, general maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Series 5000 Sonar System.

  • Page 26: Note, Warning, Caution, And Shock Hazard Notices

    Note, Warning, Caution, and Shock Hazard Notices Where applicable, note, warning, caution, and shock hazard notices are included throughout this manual as follows: NOTE Recommendations or general information that is particular to the material being presented or a referral to another part of this manual or to another manual.

  • Page 28: Chapter 1: Overview

    CHAPTER 1: O VERVIEW Series 5000 Sonar System displays sonar data on a high resolution monitor and will store data on both the hard disk drive and a CD for high capacity storage. Many optional accessories may be added to the basic system for special situations or applications.

  • Page 29: Computer Display And Control Unit

    • Data can be stored on the hard disk drive or on a CD • Flexible and expandable system configurations Physical Description The Series 5000 Sonar System consists of two major subsystems: the surface equipment and the subsurface equipment. 1.3.1...

  • Page 30: Subsurface Equipment

    Physical Description TPU—Shown With Access Panel Open Figure 1-1: Most operator functions Computer Display and Control Unit (computer). are accomplished through the use of the computer which supports the PC based Windows operating system as the display and control interface for the sonar signals.

  • Page 31: Theory Of Operation

    300 meters and under. The double armored design is used for cable lengths longer than 300 meters. Theory of Operation This section provides a detailed functional description of the Series 5000 Sonar System operation. 1.4.1 Introduction The Series 5000 Sonar System is a simultaneous multiple swath-forming, side-looking sonar intended for high speed, high resolution survey use.

  • Page 32: Towfish

    Previously this would have required hardware changes. The Series 5000 architecture is composed of the towfish, the tow cable, the computer, and the TPU. The towfish contains the transducer arrays and electronic subsystems for transmission, reception and data acquisition, and telemetry.

  • Page 33: Figure 1-3: Towfish Block Diagram

    (T/R) switch. The T/R switch is automatic and requires no intelligent control. After the transmit waveform has decayed, the switch closes Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 34: Table 1-1: Towfish Connector—At Towfish

    Theory of Operation to allow the receive signals to enter a fixed gain low noise preamplifier stage. The output of the preamplifier is input to a voltage controlled amplifier (VCA) which performs the TVG function. The gain versus time relationship, TVG, that is applied identically to all channels is digitally synthesized from a predefined curve stored in a PROM on the Multiplexer board.

  • Page 35: Figure 1-4: Towfish Connector-At Towfish

    The TPU also contains a 200-volt towfish power supply and a TPU power supply. A block diagram of the TPU is shown in Figure 1-5. TPU Block Diagram Figure 1-5: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 36 Theory of Operation The CPU board is an embedded MVME-6100-based processor CPU board. board that enables external control of the TPU by a PC connected via an Ethernet 100BaseT local area network (LAN), providing control over system functions. All functions, including communicating the operating parameters to the DSP and extracting sensor data from the Demultiplexer board, are communicated over the LAN.

  • Page 37: Figure

    TPU Rear Panel Figure 1-6: TOWFISH Connector Pinouts Table 1-2: PIN NO. LABEL FUNCTION Center pin +200 VDC power and multiplexed data Shell Shield power and data return Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 38: Figure 1-8: Com1 And Com2 Connectors

    1-11 Theory of Operation AC Connector Figure 1-7: AC Connector Pinouts Table 1-3: PIN NO. LABEL FUNCTION AC line AC neutral Ground COM1 and COM2 Connectors Figure 1-8:...

  • Page 39: Figure 1-9: Parallel Connector

    CHAPTER 1 Overview COM1 and COM2 Connector Pinouts Table 1-4: PIN NO. LABEL FUNCTION No connection Data input Data output No connection Ground No connection PARALLEL Connector Figure 1-9: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 40 1-13 Theory of Operation PARALLEL Connector Pinouts Table 1-5: PIN NO. LABEL FUNCTION TRIGGER “Ping” signal indicating start of swath STROBE Data strobe SEL 3 SEL 2 Data select line (See note below) SEL 1 SEL 0 Ground Data bit 11 Data bit 10 Data bit 9 Data bit 8...
  • Page 41 (2) @ 0.25 X Main AC 3 A, 250 V below AC power 1.25 inch connector Rear panel 630 mA above Towfish 5 X 20 mm TOWFISH Slow-Blow 250 V connector Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 42: Sonar System

    CHAPTER 2: S PECIFICATIONS chapter includes the physical and performance specifications for the main components of the Series 5000 Sonar System. NOTE Specifications are typical and subject to change without notice. Sonar System Multiple side scan sonar channels and Sonar channels:...

  • Page 43: Sonar Transceiver And Processing Unit (Tpu)

    100 µs nominal Pulse width: Connector: 2.2.5 RS-232 COM 1 Port Quantity: 9600 baud Baud rate: 9-pin DSUB for receiving sensor data Connector: and sending control commands to the Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 44: Towfish

    Computer Display and Control Unit 2.2.6 RS-232 COM 2 Port Quantity: 4800 baud Baud rate: 9-pin DSUB for receiving navigation Connector: data 2.2.7 LAN Input/Output Port Quantity: 2.2.8 Power Input 250 VA (nominal) Power consumption: 115 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 4A; 220 VAC, Input voltage: 50 Hz, 2 A 2.2.9...

  • Page 45: Transmitter

    Powered from the TPU; no additional Input power: power required 2.5.8 Physical Characteristics Type 316 stainless steel Body material: Nose/tail cone material: Urethane (80 D Durometer) Hard-coat anodized 6061 aluminum Tail fin material: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 46: Heading Sensor

    Tow Cables 203 cm (79.9 in.) long Size: 16.8 cm (6.6 in.) diameter 30.5 cm (24 in.) wide, including tail fins 61.0 cm (24 in.) high, including tail fins Weight in air: 70.5 kg (155 lb) Weight in water: 47.7 kg (105 lb) 2.5.9 Heading Sensor ±0.5°...

  • Page 47: Steel Tow Cable

    Stainless steel shackle at towfish end Termination: Options The Series 5000 Sonar System design provides the configuration flexibility to meet your specific needs. The highly modular design of the equipment makes this possible. This section provides information on the available optional capabilities of the System.

  • Page 48: Unpacking And Inspection

    CHAPTER 3: P REPARATION FOR chapter provides instructions for unpacking and preparing your equipment for use in the field, including detailed instructions on the following: Guidelines for installing the TPU to optimize performance and TPU setup. equipment lifetime. Guidelines for installing the Computer Display and Control Computer setup.

  • Page 49: Unpacking The Towfish

    TPU from the rack. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 50: Power Connection

    Power Connection Power Connection The Series 5000 requires AC power to operate. The power source requirements are 115 VAC, 50–60 Hz, single phase or 220 VAC, 50 Hz. The system is designed to protect against over and under voltage and transient spikes. However, it is always best to check the power source carefully before operating the equipment.

  • Page 51: Table 3-1: Tpu Power Cord Wiring

    When the tabs are aligned, push in on it and turn it clockwise to lock it into position. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 52: Grounding

    Towfish Setup 3.3.4 Grounding It is important that the TPU be well grounded to minimize potential hazards to the operator and electrical interference from other equipment. A good ground for the system is a low impedance, well conducted path to the sea water. Always check the quality of the electrical ground.

  • Page 53: Figure 3-1: Towfish Connection

    Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1: Towfish Connection Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 54: Towfish And Optional Depressor Connection

    Towfish Setup The tow cable jumper is secured with cable ties to the top of the towfish. The towfish mechanical and electrical connection procedure is as follows: Remove the retaining ring from the beveled end of the tow pin and withdraw the pin from the tow bracket.

  • Page 55: Tow Cable Disconnection

    The procedure for disconnecting the tow cable from the towfish is as follows: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 56: Quick Start Installation And Operating Guide

    Quick Start Installation and Operating Guide WARNING Power to the sonar system must be turned off prior to connection or disconnection of the tow cable to either the towfish or the TPU, as serious damage may occur to the sonar system electronics or injury may occur to the operator as a result of this action.

  • Page 57: Deck Test

    4. Check the Ethernet Hub port status for two ports lit, if only the computer and the TPU are connected to the hub. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 58: At-Sea Test

    3-11 Quick Start Installation and Operating Guide 5. On the computer, start SonarPro and observe that the towfish is transmitting by viewing the output pulse in the Scan window. Also check that GPS data are being displayed in the Information window in SonarPro. 6.

  • Page 60: Installing Sonarpro

    Series 5000, the information also applies to the Series 3000. One exception is the section “Series 5000 Sonar System Towfish Setup” on page 4-12, where Series 3000 users are referred to the section “Series 3000 Sonar System Towfish Setup”...

  • Page 61: Sonarpro Quick Start

    Right-click in the Sensor window to select the sensor data to be displayed. 9. Right-click in any open window for more options. 10. Double-click on a target to open the Target window. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 62: The Main Window

    SonarPro Windows SonarPro Windows SonarPro includes the following primary windows: • Main • Sonar Viewer • Sub Bottom Viewer • Information • Target • Navigation • 3D Terrain • Sensor • Raw Channel Data The Main window, which is shown in Figure 4-1, is the first window to open after launching SonarPro.

  • Page 63: The Tpu Connection Dialog Box

    Select this check box to initialize and enable control of the Control Wing. wing actuator on a Series 5000 MK IIB towfish—for the Connect as Master option. With this check box selected, the Connect as Slave...

  • Page 64: Figure 4-3: The Channels And Sensors Dialog Box

    Selecting the Connection Type The Channels and Sensors Dialog Box Figure 4-3: When the settings in the TPU Connection dialog box have been made or verified, click . The Run Survey Wizard dialog box shown in Figure 4-4 will open where you are asked if you want to run the Survey Wizard.

  • Page 65: Figure 4-6: Real Time Sonar Viewer, Scan And Information Windows

    Many of the features in SonarPro are available when operating in either real time or in playback. Refer to “Operating in Playback” on page 4-20 for information on the operating features of SonarPro. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 66: The Survey Wizard Dialog Box-Start Page

    Survey Wizard Survey Wizard Survey Wizard Click this button to start the Survey Wizard. The Survey Wizard dialog box will open to the Start page as shown in Figure 4-7. The Survey Wizard Dialog Box—Start Page Figure 4-7: The Survey Wizard will guide you through the following parameters: •...

  • Page 67: The Survey002 File

    . This will end the file and start the next file. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 68: The Survey Wizard-Target Catalog Page

    Survey Wizard On the Target Catalog Location page shown in Figure 4-10, you are asked to specify information for the target catalog. In most cases the default should be used. You can also specify a reference catalog to be used to place historical targets on the page for comparison.

  • Page 69: Figure 4-11: The Survey Wizard-Target Creation Page

    Session State file. This is a file that stores all of SonarPro’s parameters, such as the number of open windows and their locations, file prefixes, and so on. It is suggested that the default settings be used. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 70: Figure 4-13: The Survey Wizard-Session State Files Page

    On the Depth Sensor Scale page shown in Figure 4-14, you can specify a pressure range for your pressure sensor. At the present time the Series 5000 towfish uses a 300 psi sensor, which is selected by default. This should not be changed unless there is a custom sensor installed in the towfish.

  • Page 71: Figure 4-15: The Sonar Interface Dialog Box, Series 5000 Sonar

    Series 3000 and Series 5000 Sonar Systems. However, for users of a Series 3000, refer also to“Series 3000 Sonar System Towfish Setup” on page 4-80. The System 5000 Control tab is the main control interface for the Series 5000 Sonar System. It is used to configure following towfish setup parameters: The distance you want the sound to travel away from the Sonar Range.

  • Page 72: The Sonar Interface Dialog Box, Series 5000 Sonar System-Responder

    Towfish Speed. Accurate speed input is necessary for the sonar system to work properly. The Series 5000 should always be used with a speed input device such as a GPS receiver. A manual setting is available should a failure occur.

  • Page 73: System-Towfish Diagnostics Tab

    4-14 CHAPTER 4 SonarPro Ver. 11.0 Operating Instructions The Sonar Interface Dialog Box, Series 5000 Sonar Figure 4-17: System—Towfish Diagnostics Tab Click to open the Compass Calibration Wizard Run Compass Calibration Wizard dialog box which is shown in Figure 4-18. This provides a fairly quick and accurate method for calibrating the towfish compass.

  • Page 74: Figure 4-19: The Compass Calibration Wizard Animation

    4-15 Monitoring and Setting the Information Alarms Follow the directions in the wizard and play the animation to gain an understanding for the procedure. The animation is shown in Figure 4-19. Once started, the Compass Calibration Wizard must be completed. There will be a slight time delay between pages within the wizard, as commands are sent to the towfish.

  • Page 75: The Towfish Altitude Display Dialog Box

    Information window will turn red if an error from the TPU Error is detected. An occasional error is acceptable. However, if errors become excessive, there may be a problem developing. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 76: The Main Tool Bar

    4-17 Recording Sonar Data 4.8.4 On the right side of the Main tool bar is the display as shown in Figure 4-23. Here you monitor the performance of SonarPro, and it provides a level of confidence that no sonar data are being lost. If at any time SonarPro is overloaded, such as having too many tasks to perform, the status box will begin to increment.

  • Page 77: The Sonar Data Recorder Dialog Box

    Generally you should leave this check box cleared. Leaving it cleared will store processed sub bottom profile data which can be read and properly displayed by other programs as well as SonarPro. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 78: The Sdf File And Xtf File Recording Status Displays On The Main Tool Bar

    4-19 Recording Sonar Data Select the check box to store only the 16 most Store 16-Bit Sub Bottom Data significant bits of each 24-bit sample of sub bottom profile data. The 8 least significant bits are discarded. Similarly, select the Store 24-Bit Sub Bottom Data check box to store all 24 bits of each sample of data.

  • Page 79: The Playback Tool Bar

    Click this button to open the Go To Time dialog box shown in Figure 4-28. You can use this dialog box to locate data. The Go To Time Dialog Box Figure 4-28: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 80 4-21 Operating in Playback File Counter This display is located on the left side of the Playback tool bar. It displays two sets of numbers. The first number indicates the file number you are viewing in the data set. The second number indicates the total number of files in the data set. The data set is usually the total number of files in a folder.

  • Page 81: Figure 4-29: The Sonar Viewer Properties Dialog Box-Plan View

    For the Series 3000 only, there is an 8-ping delay when selecting this check box. • Select the option to scale the ruler in meters; select the Distance option to scale the ruler in milliseconds. Time Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 82: Figure

    4-23 Operating in Playback • Adjust the settings to zoom in or out of any Delay Duration swath segment of the displayed sonar data. The adjustment Delay postpones the display of data in distance or time from the start of each scan, depending on whether the option is Distance...

  • Page 83: The Sonar Viewer Properties Dialog Box-Color Palette

    TVG when auto TVG is on which affects the display of the sonar data. The altitude has no effect on the TVG or the display when the TVG is set manually. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 84: Figure 4-33: The Sub Bottom Profiler Viewer Properties Dialog Box-Altitude

    4-25 Operating in Playback The Sub Bottom Profiler Viewer Properties Dialog Box—Altitude Figure 4-33: Tracker Tab Select to run with auto tracking on. This is the default Use Altitude from Towfish setting when starting SonarPro and should be used almost all of the time. However, if conditions warrant, select to enable manual Use Manual Setting...

  • Page 85: Figure 4-34: Sonar Viewer Window With Manual Altitude Tracking Enabled

    Status bar as shown in Figure 4-35. By placing the cursor in the sonar display and holding the left mouse button down, the sonar range, latitude, and longitude will also be displayed in the Status Bar. The Status Bar Figure 4-35: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 86: Figure

    4-27 Operating in Playback Height Click this button to measure height. The result is displayed in the Status bar. Length Click this button to measure length. The result is displayed in the Status bar. A-Scan Click this button to open the A-Scan window which is shown in Figure 4-36. You can also open this window by choosing Sonar Scan from the Window menu.

  • Page 87: Opening Additional Sonar Viewer Windows

    SonarPro by clicking the X button in the Main window. Then SonarPro is closed down this way, the current session is saved. The next time you start SonarPro, it will be set up the way you exited. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 88: Figure 4-38: The Navigation Window

    4-29 Navigation Window 4.13 Navigation Window Navigation Click this button to plot the track of the boat and the sonar data collection coverage. The Navigation window will open as shown in Figure 4-38. The Navigation Window Figure 4-38: The Navigation window also displays the location of the targets that are selected or outlined.

  • Page 89: Figure 4-39: The Navigation Properties Dialog Box-General Tab

    Maptech charts. Maptech Charts • Select to display C-MAP charts. When this option is CMAP Charts selected, the Manage C-MAP Charts Manage C-MAP Licenses buttons become available. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 90: Figure 4-40: The Navigation Window Tool Bar

    4-31 Navigation Window 4.13.2 Using the Navigation Window Tool Bar The Navigation window tool bar is shown in Figure 4-40. The Navigation Window Tool Bar Figure 4-40: Zoom In Click this button to zoom in on the Navigation window. Zoom Out Click this button to zoom out of the Navigation window.
  • Page 91 Releasing the mouse button will erase the target image. The data image of the target will appear in the Navigation Window. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 92: Figure 4-41: Position, Bearing And Distance Display Example In The

    4-33 Navigation Window Position, Bearing and Distance Display Example in the Figure 4-41: Navigation Window Zoom Target Click this button to zoom in close to a target that has been logged. Click the button and then a target along the data collection track. The Navigation window will zoom in on the selected target.

  • Page 93: Figure 4-43: The C-Map Management Dialog Box-Chart Updates Tab

    Check Download Size When satisfied click Download All The Download Figure 4-44: Updates C-MAP Chart Updates Dialog Box You can cancel the download at any time by clicking Cancel Download Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 94: Figure

    4-35 Navigation Window The Database Management tab shown in Figure 4-45 allows you to manage multiple C-MAP databases. (Normally, SonarPro will come with the database already loaded and registered, and there will be only one database.) You can use this tab to load your C-MAP database from the distribution CD.

  • Page 95: The C-Map License Registration Dialog Box-License List

    The Chart Properties tab of the Navigation Properties dialog box is shown in Figure 4-49. This tab allows you to vary the chart’s background intensity by using slider. Palette Intensity Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 96: The Navigation Properties Dialog Box-Chart Properties Tab

    4-37 Navigation Window button Use Original Palette Intensity resets the intensity of the background chart to the default setting. button allows you Specify Chart Folder to select the location of the charts. 4.13.7 Displaying Outlines Outline By selecting this button in the Sonar Viewer The Navigation Figure 4-49: window and outlining an area, the area...

  • Page 97: Figure 4-51: The 3D Terrain Window

    C-MAP navigation charts are loaded. The 3D Terrain window tool bar is shown in Figure 4-52. The 3D Terrain Window Figure 4-51: The 3D Terrain Window Tool Bar Figure 4-52: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 98 4-39 3D Terrain Window Zoom In Click this button to zoom in on the 3D Terrain window. Zoom Out Click this button to zoom out of the 3D Terrain window. Drag Tool Click this button to pan the chart in any direction. It makes for easy browsing of the chart in the 3D Terrain window.

  • Page 99: Figure 4-53: The 3D Terrain Window Rotated

    Click this button to open a window that allows you to enter a location. Erase Outlines Click this button to erase the outlines that have been drawn around targets. Erase Tracks Click this button to erase the data collection track. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 100: The Target Window

    4-41 Targets And Target Management 4.15 Targets And Target Management By placing the pointer over a target in the Sonar Viewer window and double-clicking, you can log a target into a target catalog, open a Target window for the target as shown in Figure 4-54, and place a target mark in the Navigation Window.

  • Page 101: Figure 4-56: The Target Properties Dialog Box-Color Palette Control Tab

    Click this button to pan the target data in any direction. The button is on by default. Center Click this button to center the target data in the Target window. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 102 4-43 Targets And Target Management Align North Click this button to align north up and position the camera directly over the view. Toggle Grid Click this button to place a grid over the target data for estimating target parameters. Toggle Shadow Click this button to place an arrow in the target window that indicates the sound direction.

  • Page 103: Figure 4-58: The Detailed Target Window Management Dialog Box

    Targets in the lists may be sorted by name, date and time, latitude, longitude, range, depth, ping number, view layer, and annotation by clicking the corresponding column title. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 104: Figure 4-59: Visible Target In Navigation Window

    4-45 Targets And Target Management The following buttons in the Detailed Target Window Management dialog box are used to manage the target lists. Click to change the display to only one list One List/Two List. One List called the list. In this mode you will not know which targets are All Targets being displayed, but the list is more suitable for printing.

  • Page 105: Figure 4-60: The Sensor Window

    4.16 Towfish Sensor Information Sensor Click this button to display towfish sensor information. The Sensor window will open as shown in Figure 4-60. The Sensor Window Figure 4-60: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 106: Figure 4-61: The Sensor Configuration Dialog Box

    4-47 Towfish Sensor Information The towfish sensor information is also displayed in the Information Window at the bottom of the Main window. Right-click in the Sensor Window to open the Sensor Configuration dialog box shown in Figure 4-61. This dialog box allows you to select which sensors you want to monitor.

  • Page 107: Figure 4-62: Example Of Sensor Configuration Dialog Box Setup With The

    Preferences Click this button to set up the user preferences. The SonarPro User Preferences dialog box will open to the General Preferences tab as shown in Figure 4-63. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 108: Figure 4-63: The Sonarpro User Preferences Dialog Box-General Preferences Tab

    4-49 Setting up the User Preferences 4.17.1 Setting up the General User Preferences On the General Preferences tab you can set up the way SonarPro places and sizes the windows in the Main window. You can choose to manually set the position and sizes of the windows, or you can have SonarPro perform this function automatically.

  • Page 109: Figure 4-64: The Sonarpro User Preferences Dialog Box-Compass

    When choosing a specific positioning method, first choose either the USBL or the layback option, depending on the system configuration. The SonarPro User Preferences Dialog Box—Compass Figure 4-64: Preferences Tab Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 110: Figure 4-65: The Sonarpro User Preferences Dialog Box-Target Preferences Tab

    4-51 Setting up the User Preferences 4.17.3 Setting up the Target Preferences On the Target Preferences tab shown in Figure 4-65 you can set up the way SonarPro handles the targets when they are displayed in the Target window and how target information is handled and saved.

  • Page 111: Arranging Windows

    Click this button to position the open windows in the Main window in a tile arrangement. Cascade Window Click this button to position the open windows in the Main window in a cascade arrangement. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 112: Example Survey Grid In The Navigation Window

    4-53 Survey Routes 4.18 Survey Routes There are two types of survey routes: a survey grid and a survey route. A survey grid is a rectangular array of back-and-forth lines at equal spacing. A survey route is a more free form tool which is made up of lines with multiple waypoints. The lines can have different numbers of waypoints and be at different spacings.

  • Page 113: Figure 4-67: The Survey Grid Dialog Box

    Navigation window. The cursor will change to a . Click in the window to move the grid to the new starting point. Click this button to undo a moved survey origin. Undo. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 114: Text Window With Waypoint Information Listed

    4-55 Survey Routes Click this button to open the Text window shown Display Waypoint Lat/Lons. in Figure 4-68 with the waypoint information listed. This is the information that is saved when clicking and can be printed and used as a Save Survey reference at a later date if the survey needs to be repeated.

  • Page 115: Figure 4-69: The Survey Route Dialog Box

    4-56 CHAPTER 4 SonarPro Ver. 11.0 Operating Instructions The Survey Route Dialog Box Figure 4-69: Example Survey Route in the Navigation Window Figure 4-70: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 116 4-57 Survey Routes The following buttons in the Survey Route dialog box are used to set up, save and restore the survey route: Click this button to save the survey route. Save Survey. Click this button to restore the survey route. Restore Survey.
  • Page 117 If working along the coast, place the master line along the coast and then generate the required number of lines on the seaward side of the master line. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 118: The Layback Dialog Box

    4-59 Layback 4.19 Layback Layback Click this button to enter the cable layback parameters. The Layback dialog box will open shown in Figure 4-71. The Layback Dialog Box Figure 4-71: Navigation position information is obtained by the location of the GPS antenna. The parameters in the Layback dialog box are used to increase the accuracy of the towfish and target positions that are calculated by SonarPro.
  • Page 119 The winch status is generally input to COM2 of the computer running SonarPro. button is available when the option is External Cable Out Source External selected. Clicking this button opens the Cable Out dialog box shown in Figure 4-72. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 120: The Cable Out Dialog Box

    4-61 Layback Figure 4-72: The Cable Out Dialog Box The Cable Out dialog box allows you to select the specific cable counter to use and to set up any new cable counters. To use a cable counter that is already on the list, select it from the drop-down list box, and then click Cable Out Device Type...

  • Page 121: The Depth Output Dialog Box

    Two predefined data formats are available: the ORE Trackpoint format, and a standard NMEA DPT message format. Custom messages can also be defined using the dialog box. Depth Output Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 122 4-63 Towfish Depth To use an existing format, select it from the drop-down Depth Output Device Type list box. Enter the COM port to which the device is connected in the Com Port text box, and then click to output the depth Number Start Writing Towfish Depth data.

  • Page 123: Figure 4-74: The Epc Model 1086 Printer Properties Dialog Box

    Text Background. Overlay over the data; the option prints the text in a white window. Window Select the text margin from this drop-down list box. Text Margin. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 124: Figure 4-75: The Annotation Text Properties Dialog Box

    4-65 Operating SonarPro With Dual Displays Figure 4-75: The Annotation Text Properties Dialog Box Select the spacing between lines of text from this drop-down Text Spacing. list box. Click this button when you are finished with the setup. Done. The Plan View Configuration, TVG, Color Palette Control, Range Lines, and Altitude Tracker tabs all work as described in “Operating in Playback”...

  • Page 125: Figure 4-76: The Rws Button In The Status Bar

    NOTE The Main window title bar and tool bar remain in the top display when a vertical arrangement is set up and begins in the left display when a horizontal arrangement is set up. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 126: Figure 4-77: Dual Displays With Open Control Towfish Wing Dialog Box And Target Window (Top) And Sonar Viewer, Information And Scan

    4-67 Operating SonarPro With Dual Displays Dual Displays with Open Control Towfish Wing Dialog Box and Figure 4-77: Target Window (Top) and Sonar Viewer, Information and Scan Windows (Bottom)

  • Page 127: Figure 4-78: The Raw Channel Data Window

    You can monitor the raw data output from the towfish by choosing Raw Channel Data from the Window menu. The Raw Channel Data window will open as shown in Figure 4.23. The Raw Channel Data Window Figure 4-78: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 128: Figure 4-79: The Control Towfish Wing Dialog Box-Control Wing Tab

    Click this button to show or hide the Control Towfish Wing dialog box where you can operate the Series 5000 MK IIB towfish wing. You can also open this dialog box by choosing Show/Hide Wing Control from the Window menu. The Control Towfish Wing dialog box is shown opened to the Control Wing tab in Figure 4-79.

  • Page 129: Figure 4-80: The Control Towfish Wing Dialog Box-Trim Setup Tab

    To set the angle of the wing, first choose the angle by dragging the slider up or down to position it at the desired angle, from 0 to 17 degrees. The Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 130: Choosing The Wing Angle

    4-71 Operating the Wing angle is displayed in degrees in one-degree increments in the display below the slider as shown in Figure 4-81. Then click . The wing moves to the Start Motion desired angle as indicated both by the wing graphic and the display in the graphic as shown in Figure 4-82.

  • Page 131: Depth And Altitude Displays

    For convenience depth and altitude is displayed on the Control Wing tab of the Control Towfish Setup dialog box. The displayed information is the same as that displayed in the Information window as shown in Figure 4-20 on page 4-15. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 132: Sonar Viewer Window-Dual Frequency Operation With The

    4.25 Operating SonarPro with a Series 3000 Sonar System SonarPro operates with either the Series 3000 or Series 5000 Sonar System. However, each system has a different vxWorks and Startup.ini file. If you own both systems, make sure you have the proper file set loaded into the Klein directory before booting up the system.

  • Page 133: Figure 4-85: The Real-Time Tool Bar-Sub Bottom

    Figure 4-86. Again, except for the Ruler Display buttons, the buttons on this tool bar also function the same as those on Palette the corresponding tool bar in the Sonar Viewer window. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 134: The Playback Tool Bar-Sub Bottom

    4-75 Operating SonarPro with a Series 3000 Sonar System The Playback Tool Bar—Sub Bottom Figure 4-86: To record sonar data, refer to “Recording Sonar Data” on page 4-17. Ruler Click this button to show or hide the ruler in the Sub Bottom Viewer window. The ruler is displayed in cyan below the tool bar and has two scales.

  • Page 135: Figure 4-88: The Sub Bottom Profiler Viewer Properties Dialog Box-Tvg Tab

    Altitude Tracker tab of the Sub Bottom Profiler Viewer Properties dialog box. The Sub Bottom Profiler Viewer Properties Dialog Box—TVG Tab Figure 4-88: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 136: The Sub Bottom Profiler Viewer Properties Dialog Box-Color

    4-77 Operating SonarPro with a Series 3000 Sonar System Palette Click this button to open the Sub Bottom Profiler Viewer Properties dialog box to the Color Palette Control tab as shown in Figure 4-89. You can adjust the color of the data being displayed.

  • Page 137: Figure 4-91: The Sub Bottom Profiler Viewer Properties Dialog Box-Altitude

    Bottom Viewer window tool bar indicating either "Manual Altitude" followed by the altitude for the option or "Offset Altitude" followed by the Use Manual Setting altitude for the option: Use Altitude from Towfish plus Manual Offset Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 138: Figure 4-92: The Sub Bottom Profiler Scan Window

    4-79 Operating SonarPro with a Series 3000 Sonar System The Sub Bottom Profiler Scan window, which is shown in Figure 4-92, displays the signal intensities of the sub bottom profile data similar to how they would be seen on an oscilloscope. To open the Sub Bottom Profiler Scan window, choose Sub Bottom Scan from the Window menu.

  • Page 139: Figure 4-94: The Sonar Interface Dialog Box, Series 3000 Sonar System-System

    Figure 4-94: System—System 3000 Control Tab NOTE For users of a Series 5000 Sonar System, refer to “Series 5000 Sonar System Towfish Setup” on page 4-12 for the towfish setup. The System 3000 Control tab is the main control interface for the Series 3000 Sonar System.
  • Page 140 4-81 Series 3000 Sonar System Towfish Setup Select . These options function the same as System State. Running Paused buttons on the Sonar Viewer and Sub Bottom Viewer tool Play Stop bars. This setting should only be changed if you are having TVG Offset.

  • Page 141: Figure 4-95: The Sonar Interface Dialog Box, Series 3000 Sonar System-Responder

    CHAPTER 4 SonarPro Ver. 11.0 Operating Instructions The Sonar Interface Dialog Box, Series 3000 Sonar Figure 4-95: System—Responder Control Tab The Sonar Interface Dialog Box, Series 3000 Sonar Figure 4-96: System—Towfish Diagnostics Tab Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 142: Notes On Time Usage

    (See page 4-14 for instructions on how to use the Compass Calibration Wizard.) The Series 3000 towfish uses a different pressure sensor than the Series 5000 towfish. If your towfish is equipped with a pressure sensor for towfish depth...

  • Page 143: Irig

    For researching data files after surveys, searches, etc., it is recommended to set all computers used to record data files to the local date and time or to Zulu date and time. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 144: Chapter 5: Equipment Maintenance

    Maintenance General Comments Equipment used at sea is subjected to severe environmental and handling conditions. While the Series 5000 Sonar System is designed to operate in such conditions, a certain amount of routine maintenance is necessary to ensure trouble free, long term operation.

  • Page 145: Weekly Maintenance Checklist

    Make sure the transducer leads are free from cuts or abrasion. 5. Follow the instructions in the manufacturer's manual for any necessary cleaning and maintenance of the computer. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 146: Figure 5-1: Towfish Tail With Rear Center Pin In Place

    The following procedure describes how to install or replace the fixed tail cone assembly, P/N 14102954, used on the towfish. This assembly is installed on all new Series 5000 towfish and can be retrofitted on older Series 5000 towfish using the collision tolerant tail cone assembly.

  • Page 147: Tail Cone Being Aligned And Attached To Towfish

    Figure 5-2: Attached to Towfish 3. Using the pliers, tighten the rear tail cone bolt (7). Do not overtighten. Tail Cone Being Tightened with Figure 5-3: Hex Key Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 148: Figure 5-4: Crossbar Used To Secure Tail Cone Parts

    Replacing the Fixed Tail Cone Assembly 4. Install the crossbar (4) into the large hole. Crossbar Used to Secure Tail Cone Figure 5-4: Parts 5. Using the flat bladed screw driver, align the threaded hole in the crossbar (4) and screw the bolt (7) with the retaining cup (5) into the crossbar with the 8-mm hex...

  • Page 149: Tail Fins Being Inserted Into Tail Cone

    Tail Fins being Secured to Tail Figure 5-7: Cone Removing the Fixed Tail Cone Assembly Removal of the fixed tail cone assembly is the reverse of the installation procedure. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 150: Figure 6-1: Splashproof Tpu

    CHAPTER 6: S PLASHPROOF use in open boat operations where exposure to rain and spray is likely, a lightweight, rugged, splashproof configuration of the Transceiver and Processor Unit (TPU) is available. The Splashproof TPU is similar to the rack mount configuration but is housed in a watertight, corrosion proof, high impact resistant Pelican Protector Case.

  • Page 151: Figure 6-2: Splashproof Tpu Vent Closed

    Figure 6-4. Most of the connectors on this panel are wired to internal connectors which connect to the Demultiplexer, CPU and Transition boards as shown in Figure 6-5 on page 6-5. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 152: Splashproof Tpu Connector Panel

    General Description View ports Connector panel Splashproof TPU Connector Panel Figure 6-4: The external connections are the following 8-pin bulkhead connector that connects to the TOWFISH: towfish using the towfish cable. This connector is internally wired to a BNC connector that connects to the 200 VDC power supply.

  • Page 153: Operator Controls And Indicators

    TPU. This switch should be in the STAND BY position when the VAC/12 VDC switch is switched from off to VAC or 12 VDC. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 154: Figure 6-5: Front Panel Of Vme Chassis Inside Splashproof Tpu

    TRIG 1 OUT VME chassis COM2 COM1 CABLE DSP board Demultiplexer board CPU board Low voltage power supply DEBUG VOLTAGE SELECT switch (See CAUTIONS on page 6-9.) Figure 6-5: Front Panel of VME Chassis inside Splashproof TPU...

  • Page 155: Vme Backplane And Power Supply Connections Inside Splashproof Tpu

    VME backplane VME fan VME chassis Low voltage power supply 12 VDC power supply Transformer Towfish fuse GPS fuse Power fuse Choke 200 VDC power supply Figure 6-6: VME Backplane and Power Supply Connections inside Splashproof TPU...

  • Page 156: Functional Components

    General Description Slide switch which selects 115 or 230 VAC VOLTAGE SELECT: operation. This switch is located inside the TPU and is shown in Figure 6-5. (See CAUTIONS on page 6-9 regarding the use of this switch.) The switch positions are 115V and 230V for 115 VAC and 230 VAC operation.
  • Page 157 The VME fan provides cooling for the VME chassis. VME fan. The baffles allow air to flow out of the case to cool the inside without Baffles. allowing rain or spray inside the case. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 158: Setting Up And Connecting The Splashproof Tpu

    Setting up and Connecting the Splashproof TPU Setting up and Connecting the Splashproof TPU Setting up and connecting the Splashproof TPU is similar to that of the rack mount TPU as described in APPENDIX D: “General Setup, Configuration and Troubleshooting.” However, the power connections are different. In addition, because the LAN connector is internally wired through a crossover block to the LAN connector of the CPU board, a crossover cable (not supplied) is required instead of the supplied waterproof LAN cable when connecting the TPU to a local...

  • Page 159: Activating The Splashproof Tpu

    12 VDC to apply DC power. Refer to the CAUTIONS on page 6-9. NOTE It is normal for a spark to occur when connecting the DC power cable to a battery, as the inverter is being powered up. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 160: Specifications

    6-11 Specifications 5. Wait for the network connection to establish communications with the computer. 6. Switch the RUN/STAND BY switch to RUN. 7. The boot sequence will begin, and when completed, the CARRIER LOSS and LOCK LOSS indicators on the Demultiplexer board will turn off. These indicators can be viewed through the view ports on the connector panel of the TPU.

  • Page 161: Table 6-1: List Of Drawings

    Assembly Drawing, Connector Panel, SP 3000/5000, TPU (Sheets 1 and 2) 15104342 Wiring Diagram, SP 3000/5000 Base Unit 14314343 14314344-03 Wiring Diagram, Splashproof System 5000 15104403 Assembly Drawing, Connector, accessory Kit, SP TPU Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 168 APPENDIX A: S AMPLE OWING HARACTERISTICS towing characteristic graphs are included in this appendix as Figure A-1 through Figure A-5. Two of the graphs were generated without any additional weight being added to the towfish, and the other two graphs were made with our K-Wing II Depressor attached to the towfish. We believe you will find these graphs helpful in planning your surveys and equipment requirements.
  • Page 169 L-3 Communications Klein Associates, Inc . We would be glad to help you meet your requirements. Your experiences in towing our side scan sonar under various conditions would be helpful in upgrading our data, and we respectfully solicit your comments. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 170: Figure A-1: Cable Length Vs. Towfish Depth Graph 1

    Figure A-1: Cable Length vs. Towfish Depth Graph 1...

  • Page 171: Figure A-2: Cable Length Vs. Towfish Depth Graph 2

    Figure A-2: Cable Length vs. Towfish Depth Graph 2...

  • Page 172: Figure A-3: Cable Length Vs. Towfish Depth Graph 3

    Figure A-3: Cable Length vs. Towfish Depth Graph 3...

  • Page 173: Figure A-4: Cable Length Vs. Towfish Depth Graph 4

    Figure A-4: Cable Length vs. Towfish Depth Graph 4...

  • Page 174: Figure A-5: Cable Length Vs. Towfish Depth Graph 5

    Figure A-5: Cable Length vs. Towfish Depth Graph 5...

  • Page 176: Figure B-1: Correct Methods To Unreel Tow Cable

    APPENDIX B: N OTES ON ANDLING ABLES methods on how to safely unreel tow cables are provided in this appendix. In addition, how cable kinking can occur is identified along with what can result from this condition. B.1 Unreeling Tow Cable The reel should be revolved and the rope taken off the way it was put on the reel as shown in Figure B-1 for two effective methods.

  • Page 177: Spooling Real To Drum

    A cable loop and a cable kink are shown in Figure B-3. At the loop stage no damage will occur if the loop is immediately straightened out before it causes a kink. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 178: Cable Loop And Kink

    Cable Kinking Cable Loop Cable Kink Cable Loop and Kink Figure B-3: B.3.2 Effect of Cable Kinking The effect of kinking is shown in Figure B-4. The cable is permanently damaged Damaged Cable Figure B-4: B.3.3 Result of Cable Kinking The result of cable kinking is that strands and wires are displaced, creating uneven tension which causes excessive wear at the point of the kink.

  • Page 180: C.1 Control Methods

    APPENDIX C: TPU S OFTWARE NTERFACE ONTROL appendix describes the various control and initialization procedures for the 3000, 5000 and 5900 Sonar System TPUs. The information in this document applies to TPU software version 5.3 and later. C.1 Control Methods Aside from control of the TPU via the Ethernet interface, the 3000/5000/5900 System may be controlled via NMEA messages or via a startup script file.
  • Page 181 PINGSPERFILE {d = 500 – 50000}. When using local hard-disk storage this tells the TPU how many pings to record before starting a new file. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 182 Startup Script TRIGOUTTYPE {d = 0,1}. Sets the Trig 1 Out trigger type. For normal installations the type is ‘0’ and a pulse is generated simultaneous with the towfish trigger. For the BlueFin AUV project the type should be set to ‘1’ which programs the port to output a pulse 31 milliseconds prior to the end of the range and at a rate such that the rate is maximum without exceeding 4 Hz.
  • Page 183 NOTE: This is only supported on towfish equipped with the 14102066 Multiplexer PCB. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 184 Startup Script LBOGAIN {d = 0 – 3}. Along with the PREEMPHAIS variable (see above) this allows longer cables to be driven. The default value of ‘1’ provides for optimum performance on short to medium length cables. A value of ‘0’ decreases the uplink signal level by 6 dB.
  • Page 185 NAS, up looker, and 38kHz to d. $MCd command. TVGCHAN_97_128_PAGE {d = 0 - 7} (5900 only). Set the TVG channel gain for the side scan sonar and down looker to d. $MDd command. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 186 Startup Script BLOVERRIDE {d = 0,1} (System 5000 only). Setting d = '1' limits the number of beams to 4. Setting d = '0' uses 5 beams. Note: If Bathy is enabled, number of beams is also limited to 4. Default is '0'. DECIMATIONMODE (System 5900 only).
  • Page 187 Towfish has a motorized actuated wing. Setting this value to '0' when there is an actuated wing present will disable the wing motion control. Default is '0'. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 188 Startup Script SUBBOTTOM {d = 0,1} (System 3000 Only). Setting d = '1' indicates the Towfish has the sub bottom profiler option. Enabling this option will cause the TPU to allow the sub bottom profiler to be enabled and sub bottom data collected.

  • Page 189: C.3 Remote Control

    These messages may also be used to control the sonar. Note that if a master client is already controlling the sonar (i.e. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 190 C-11 Remote Control SonarPro connected as master) then many of the commands will have no effect as there can only be one master and the software request to change a parameter will be rejected because there is an existing master. Many commands will echo the current setting if the data field is replaced with "?".
  • Page 191 Set range scale, where d = 0 is 50 m, d = 1 is 75 m, d = 2 is RSd: 100 m and d = 3 is 150 m. Default = 100 m. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 192 C-13 Remote Control Synchronize the internal clock. The <data> field is defined SC<data>: as follows: mm,dd,yyyy,hh,mm,ss,mmm which is month, day, year (4 digit), hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. Prepare the system for shutdown. This puts the system in standby, stops any recording, and closes all files. When shutdown preparations are complete a status message is issued and the SD value is set to one.

  • Page 193: C.4 Snapshots

    It is restored to its previous value upon completion of the data dump. This is done to prevent the output of a heartbeat message during the output of the snapshot data. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 194: C.5 Messages

    C-15 Messages C.5 Messages C.5.1 Status Message Upon query of the system by the ST (status) command the system outputs a status message of the form: $PKLA,ST,RSdWFdRMdSMdDMdTPdVFdRCdSDdHDddERdd*hh<CR><LF> where the fields are as described above and HD is the percentage of hard drive space used and ER is an error/health monitoring byte (in ASCII hex representation) where zero indicates normal operation and a non-zero value indicates an error state defined as:...

  • Page 195: C.5.2 Heartbeat Message

    = ((Volts * Full_Scale / 5.0) – 14.7) / 1.458 meters where Volts is the value in the depth field of the sensor message and Full_Scale is the full scale output of sensor in psi. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 196: C.6 Towfish Commands

    C-17 Towfish Commands NOTE The systems are available with a range of pressure sensors. This is the reason that absolute depth is not calculated by the TPU. C.6 Towfish Commands Although sonar control is normally performed using the Ethernet or NMEA interfaces, direct control of the towfish is possible.

  • Page 197: C.6.2 5000 System Transmitter Commands

    15 turns the responder off. Turns the altimeter transmitter on or off. Setting d = 1 turns $TAd: altimeter on, d = 0 turns the altimeter off. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 198: C.6.3 System 5000 Actuator Commands

    C-19 Towfish Commands C.6.3 System 5000 Actuator Commands For System 5000s equipped with an actuated wing, the wing actuator may be controlled using towfish commands. This is not recommended. The syntax is $MA<command><CR><LF> where <command> is a actuator control command. Refer to the appropriate actuator motor controller user's manual for more information on actuator commands.

  • Page 199: C.6.6 System 5900 Mux Commands

    Sets the trigger mask register where d is the bit mask in hex. $MXd: The bits are defined as: bit0: transmit trigger, bit1: aux trigger 1, bit2: aux trigger2. For normal operation it is sufficient to simply send $MXF. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 200: C.6.7 System 5900 Dsp Commands

    C-21 Towfish Commands C.6.7 System 5900 DSP Commands The following commands are available to control the System 5900 DSP board: Resets the DSP. This command resets the DSP card to its $DR: initial default state. Selects the DSP test mode where d = 0 – 5. Test mode ‘0’ is $DTd: off.

  • Page 201: C.6.9 System X000 Sub-Bottom Profiler (Sbp) Commands

    = 6: Redirect selected TX waveform to uplink. Decimate the sample rate as required (8:1) and assign to MS 8 bits of each 24-bit sample. (Low 16 bits 0x0000). Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 202: C.6.10 Datalogger On/Off Commands

    C-23 Towfish Commands C.6.10 Datalogger On/Off commands The 4 acceptable commands will be: Will turn power off to the sonar only. $PKLA,PC1: Will turn power off to the TPU only. $PKLA,PC2: Will turn power on to both the TPU and sonar. $PKLA,PC3: Will turn power off to both the TPU and sonar.

  • Page 204: And Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX D: G ENERAL ETUP ONFIGURATION AND ROUBLESHOOTING ncluded in this appendix are basic setup and configuration instructions along with other information useful for setting up and maintaining the Series 5000 Sonar System. In addition, information is provided which can be helpful for system troubleshooting should problems occur, including instructions on how to verify operation of hardware components and transducers.

  • Page 205: D.1 Basic System Requirements

    It is important that you check the operating voltage of the ship. Inspect and reset the input voltage on the TPU and Host PC computer before connecting to ship board power. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 206 Basic System Setup Sample navigation strings: The preferred is RMC $GPRMC,101842.572,A,3318.577,N,07845.424,W,7.452,2 45.4,050202,0.0,E*72 $GPVTG,245.4,T,245.4,M,7.5,N,13.8,K*76 However the following can be used also $GPGLL,3446.8877,N,07849.0595,W,091739.00,A*1d $GPVTG,290.0,T,290.0,M,06.6,N,12.2,K*4f Navigation Unit 4800 baud Format: RMC or GLL&VTG or GGA&VTG Slip Ring Computer Terminal or PC boot device processor number Running HyperTerminal for host name...
  • Page 207 (e) 9600 baud Com 2 Depth information to acoustic tracking unit Multibeam System Setup Diagram with Acoustic Positioning System Figure D-2: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 208: D.3 Installing Sonarpro

    Installing SonarPro D.3 Installing SonarPro Insert the SonarPro Version 10.0 CD into your CD-ROM drive, and then locate the SonarPro Installation.pdf file in the Documentation folder. Double-click this file to open it. It is very important that you follow the instructions in the NOTE Sonarpro Installation.pdf file.
  • Page 209 APPENDIX D General Setup, Configuration and Troubleshooting 3. Note your computer name. 4. Select the Protocols tab. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 210 Configuring the LAN Connection 5. Select TCP/IP Protocol, click , and then verify or set your Properties IP address and subnet mask. These settings will be used later to direct the TPU to the location of the boot program vxWorks. Next, see if you have Internet Service Manager and FTP Service installed and set up on your computer: 1.
  • Page 211 The FTP Service Properties dialog box for your computer will open to the Service tab. 4. Enter the parameters shown. Make sure the dialog boxes match. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 212 Configuring the LAN Connection 5. Click the Directories tab and check for the c:\klein directory. If it is not present click and set up the dialog box as shown. Make sure the dialog boxes match.
  • Page 213 D-10 APPENDIX D General Setup, Configuration and Troubleshooting Finally, set up the user profile: 1. On the desktop choose Start/ Programs/ Administrative Tools/(Common)/ User Manager. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 214: D.4.2 Windows 2000 Lan Configuration Setup

    D-11 Configuring the LAN Connection 2. Check or add new user klein. If adding a new user, choose User/New User, enter klein in all the text boxes and set up the check boxes as shown. If checking the user klein setup, click klein and check the dialog box.
  • Page 215 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties 5. Enter the IP address and the subnet mask for your computer, and then click Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 216 D-13 Configuring the LAN Connection Next, set up the FTP service: 1. On the desktop choose Start/Settings/Control Panel/Administrative Tools/ Computer Management. NOTE If the Internet Information Services item is not in the Computer Management (Local) menu above, it will need to be installed. Locate your Windows CD, select Install Add-on Components, and then select Internet Information Services.
  • Page 217 The Default FTP Site Properties dialog box will open to the FTP Site tab. 4. Enter the parameters as shown. The IP address is the address that was set up earlier. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 218 D-15 Configuring the LAN Connection 5. Click the Home Directory tab. 6. Set up the dialog box as shown, including entering C:\ in the text box. Local Path Finally, set up the user profile: 1. On the desktop choose Start/Settings/ Control Panel/Administrative Tools/ Computer Management.

  • Page 219: D.4.3 Windows Xp Lan Configuration Setup

    6. Verify that your vxWorks file is located in the klein directory. D.4.3 Windows XP LAN Configuration Setup First, check the TCP/IP protocol: 1. On the desktop choose Start/Control Panel. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 220 D-17 Configuring the LAN Connection 2. Right-click Network Connections. The Network Connection dialog box opens. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection. The Local Area Connection dialog box opens. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties...
  • Page 221 5. Enter the IP address and the subnet mask for your computer, and then click Next, set up the FTP service: 1. On the desktop choose Start/Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Computer Management. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 222 D-19 Configuring the LAN Connection NOTE If the Internet Information Services item is not in the Computer Management (Local) menu above, it will need to be installed. Locate your Windows XP Professional CD, select Install Optional Windows Components, and then select Internet Information Service (IIS) and add it to the list of other checked components.
  • Page 223 6. Set up the dialog box as shown, including entering C:\ in Local Path text box. Finally, set up the user profile. 1. On the desktop choose Start/Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Computer Management. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 224 D-21 Configuring the LAN Connection 2. Select Local Users and Groups. 3. Right-click Users, and then choose New User. The New User dialog box opens. 4. Enter klein in all the text boxes and set up the check boxes as shown. With the addition of XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft has added a firewall.
  • Page 225 The Network Connection dialog box opens. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection., and then choose Properties. The Local Area Connection dialog box opens. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 226 D-23 Configuring the LAN Connection 5. Select the Advanced tab. 6. Click Settings , select the option, and then click Verify that your vxWorks file is located in the klein directory.

  • Page 227: D.5 Tpu Lan Configuration Setup

    : fei unit number processor number host name : sonarclient file name : \klein\vxWorks inet on ethernet (e) : 192.168.0.81 host inet (h) : 192.168.0.82 Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 228 D-25 TPU LAN Configuration Setup user (u) : klein ftp password (pw) : klein flags (f) : 0x0 target name (tn) : VxTarget startup script (s) : \klein\startup.ini Attached TCP/IP interface to fei0. Attaching network interface lo0... done. Loading New... 1310608 Starting at 0x100000...
  • Page 229 Opening script file on sonarclient:\klein\startup.ini. Processing startup script: $TW0 $TW0 $TW0 $PS1 $PS1 $MT7 $MT7 $MT7 $MT7 $MT7 $MT7 $TW0 $TW0 $TW0 $TDF $TDF $TDF $TR7 $TR7 $TR7 Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 230 D-27 TPU LAN Configuration Setup $ML2 $ML2 $MG1 $MG1 $MG1 $MG1 System Ready... NOTE: GPS set to /tyCo/3 at 4800 baud. An improper boot will hang the system and you may have to configure the TPU. After a time out period, you will be put into the edit mode for the TPU. You will now be able to edit the boot parameters.
  • Page 231 While you have the TPU Connection dialog box open, click and verify the Change the Sonar Channel Configuration settings in the Channels and Sensors dialog box as shown. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 232: D.6 Different Cable Lengths And The Startup.ini File

    Different Cable Lengths and the Startup.ini File D.6 Different Cable Lengths and the Startup.ini File The Series 5000 Sonar Systems operate at high data rates. For optimum performance, settings have been provided to tune the system’s uplink for various cable lengths up to -24 dB of insertion loss. The adjustment settings are made in the Startup.ini file using the following two lines:...

  • Page 233: D.6.1 Tow Cable Considerations

    NOTE The whole cable assembly must not exceed an attenuation of greater than 24 dB of insertion loss at 15 MHz. We suggest a working loss of 24 dB at 15 MHz. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 234: D.6.2 Measuring Cable Insertion Loss

    D-31 Different Cable Lengths and the Startup.ini File D.6.2 Measuring Cable Insertion Loss To get an accurate assessment of your tow cable assembly, we suggest that you use a Hewlett Packard 4194A Impedance/Gain-Phase Analyzer or similar. A sample plot is shown in Figure D-3. Figure D-3: Sample Plot of Tow Cable Characteristics If you do not have access to a Hewlett Packard 4194A Impedance/Gain-Phase...

  • Page 235: Figure D-5: The Transceiver And Processing Unit (Tpu

    D.7 Transceiver and Processing Unit The Transceiver and Processing Unit (TPU) is shown in Figure D-5. The Transceiver and Processing Unit (TPU) Figure D-5: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 236: Tpu Rear Panel

    D-33 Transceiver and Processing Unit The rear panel of the TPU is shown in Figure D-6. The AC connector, the voltage switch and the fuse are shown in Figure D-7. These items are on the rear panel. TPU Rear Panel Figure D-6: AC Connector, Voltage Switch and Fuse on the Rear Panel Figure D-7:...

  • Page 237: Tpu Block Diagram

    The top cover then lifts off. SHOCK HAZARD AC Voltages and high level DC voltages are present inside the TPU. Therefore only qualified individuals should access the unit to this level. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 238: Figure D-9: Measuring The 200 Vdc Output To The Towfish

    D-35 Transceiver and Processing Unit D.7.5 Power Supplies Refer to Drawing 14303210. A 200 VDC power supply supplies power to the towfish and is fused on the back of the TPU. 200 VAC enters the power supply board from the transformer at JP2, and 200 VDC is generated which and can be measured between the base of the fuse holder and the top of the BNC cable at the TOWFISH connector J1 on the rear panel of the TPU as shown in Figure D-9.

  • Page 239: Location Of D9

    Between periods of operation, let the sonar cool for fifteen minutes. In high temperature climates, protect the towfish from direct exposure to the sun prior to and during operation. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 240 D-37 Transceiver and Processing Unit To power up the TPU and verify proper operation of the TPU and LAN: 1. With the towfish and LAN cables removed from the TPU, turn the power on. This will test the basic TPU. On the DSP board, •...
  • Page 241 • Light A will light, then go off. • Light B will light, then go off. • Light C will light, then go off. • All three lights will then light. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 242: Figure D-11: Towfish With Standard Transducer Configuration

    D-39 Towfish On the CPU board, • CPU, BFL, SCSI BUSY, PIB BUSY will all light. • SCSI BUSY, PIB BUSY will go out. • CPU light will blink off and then come back on. • CPU, BFL will both go off and then the CPU will then come back on and stay on for about 12 seconds and then go off, then come back on again.

  • Page 243: Figure D-12: Towfish With Bathymetry Transducer Configuration

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  • Page 244: Transmit Waveform

    D-41 Towfish D.8.3 Checking the Transmitters before Deployment Refer to the troubleshooting charts in Table D-1 on page D-42 and Table D-6 on page D-58. These charts allow you to trace signals from the transducer crystals throughout the towfish electronics. The connectors labelled 1P and 2P are on the the port transducer and they connect to the top and bottom, respectively, of the port Receiver board.

  • Page 245: Figure D-15: Image In Sonar Viewer Window During A Rub Test

    BULKHEAD BOARD BOARD — Xtal 1 Channel 1 Xtal 2 Channel 2 Xtal 3 Channel 3 Xtal 4 Channel 4 Xtal 5 Channel 5 Xtal 6 Channel 6 Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 246: Figure D-16: Towfish Bottle Electronics

    D-43 Towfish Troubleshooting Chart—2P or 2S Connections Table D-2: TRANSDUCER 10-PIN RECEIVER TRANSMITTER 2P/2S TEST CODE CRYSTAL BULKHEAD BOARD BOARD — Xtal 7 Channel 7 Xtal 8 Channel 8 Xtal 9 Channel 9 Xtal 10 IN10 Channel 10 Xtal 11 IN11 Channel 11 Xtal 12...

  • Page 247: Jacking Screw

    3. Tighten the jacking screw to push the electronics into the pressure housing. Stop when flush. 4. Thread the washer and nut onto the jacking screw and hand tighten. 5. Replace the nose cone. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 248: Figure D-19: Towfish Electronics

    D-45 Towfish With the towfish electronics out of the pressure housing you can identify some of the components as shown in Figure D-19. Towfish Electronics Figure D-19:...

  • Page 249: Figure D-20: The Towfish Telemetry Details

    Electronics” on page D-43 and place the electronics in a position so that you can reconnect the transducers. The towfish electronics is shown removed and ready for servicing in Figure D-21. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 250: Figure D-21: Towfish Electronics Ready For Servicing

    D-47 Towfish Towfish Electronics Ready for Servicing Figure D-21: D.8.10 Checking the Multiplexer Board The Multiplexer board is shown Figure D-22 and performs the following functions: • Receives the 200 VDC and telemetry from the surface and separates out the telemetry from the 200 VDC. •...

  • Page 251: Figure D-22: The Multiplexer Board

    If your sonar image seems to be having problems on one side, this is an indication that you may have a receiver problem. Try swapping the receiver boards and see if the problem follows the board. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 252: Figure D-23: Multiplexer Board Waveforms

    D-49 Towfish TP4 Telemetry (TP 4,6,5) TP9 should be low 0 volts TP7 TVG curve Multiplexer Board Waveforms Figure D-23: D.8.13 Checking the DSP Board If you seem to be having data display problems, there may also be a subtle problem in the DSP board.

  • Page 253: D.8.14 Checking The Sensors

    If you have no sensor readings, check that the cable is properly plugged into the sensor interface board at JP5. Also check that the cable is properly connected at the compass board. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 254: D.8.15 Calibrating The Optional Temperature Probe

    D-51 Towfish D.8.15 Calibrating the Optional Temperature Probe The optional temperature probe adjustment is made on the Sensor Interface board. With the towfish open, turn the towfish on, and let the system boot up. Start SonarPro. With the towfish at ambient temperature, measure the ambient temperature with an accurate thermometer.

  • Page 255: D.8.17 Calibrating The Compass

    $Cgo: degrees while rotating the towfish through the limits of pitch and roll. This should be done over a time frame of 1 minute. Halt compass calibration. $Ch: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 256: D.8.18 Series 5000 Sonar System Towfish Commands

    $TA1: Turn on transducer transmitter. $TW0: Turn the towfish off and then on again and check that the compass is working. D.8.18 Series 5000 Sonar System Towfish Commands The following are multiplexer commands: Resets the TVG FIFO $MTd: Write the hex value d into the TVG FIFO, 0 to F with 7 as $MTd: the default.

  • Page 257: D.9 Software Troubleshooting

    2. Place a piece of tape on the table to catch the fiber when cut. 3. Mix epoxy. 4. Put epoxy into the syringe. 5. Slide the strain relief over the fiber. Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 258: D.11 Problem Troubleshooting

    D-55 Problem Troubleshooting 6. Strip fiber every 1/8 inch until you have stripped 1 inch off (yellow handled strippers). 7. Clean stripped fiber with an alcohol wipe. 8. Take the connector and fill barrel with epoxy until a blue dot appears on the end of the ceramic part of the connector.

  • Page 259: D.11.1 Recommended Test Equipment

    • ¾-inch wrench • Flat blade screwdriver about 5 inches long for #4 screws • Wire cutters • 1-inch wrench • 9/16-inch wrench • 9-pin to 9-pin null modem cable Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 260: Tpu Spares

    D-57 Problem Troubleshooting D.11.2 Spare Boards and Components Listed in Table D-3 through Table D-6 are the recommended spare boards and components. Table D-3: TPU Spares DESCRIPTION Demultiplexer board DSP board TPU CPU board Power Supply board Towfish fuses AC fuses Towfish Spares Table D-4: DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 261: Transmitter Board Components

    PART NO. DESCRIPTION IR2110 Driver U1 to U8 IRF254 Power FET Transformer 12300114 In addition, a spare lightweight tow cable is recommended. D.12 Cable Pinouts Cable Pinouts Figure D-28: Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...

  • Page 262: D.13 Nmea 0183 Formats And Information

    D-59 NMEA 0183 Formats and Information D.13 NMEA 0183 Formats and Information...
  • Page 263 D-60 APPENDIX D General Setup, Configuration and Troubleshooting Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 264 D-61 NMEA 0183 Formats and Information...

  • Page 266: Table E-1: List Of Drawings And Parts Lists

    List of Drawings and Parts Lists Table E-1: DRAWING PARTS TITLE LIST NO. Wiring Diagram, Chassis, TPU Series 5000 14304039 Outline Drawing, Towfish 14600134 Wiring Diagram, Chassis Electronics, DMB, Micro 14300388 Assembly Drawing, Chassis Electronics, DMB, Micro...
  • Page 271 APPENDIX E Drawings and Parts Lists Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 273 APPENDIX E Drawings and Parts Lists Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 275 E-10 APPENDIX E Drawings and Parts Lists Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 277 E-12 APPENDIX E Drawings and Parts Lists Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
  • Page 279 E-14 APPENDIX E Drawings and Parts Lists Series 5000 Sonar System Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 11210060, Rev. 13.0...
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