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Simrad FX80 Quick Start Manual

Simrad FX80 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick start guide Simrad FX80 Catch monitoring system with live video feed www.simrad.com T E C H N O L O G Y F O R S U S T A I N A B L E F I S H E R I E S...

  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    Quick start guide Release 1.1.4 This manual provides you with the basic information required to get you started with the Simrad FX80. For a more detailed description of the operation, see the Simrad FX80 Operator manual. If you wish to investigate the...

  • Page 4: Support Information

    If you require maintenance or repair, contact your local dealer. You can also contact us using the following address: simrad.support@simrad.com. If you need information about our other products, visit http://www.simrad.com. On this website you will also find a list of our dealers and distributors. Kongsberg Maritime AS...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SIMRAD FX80 ..............6 Important ........................7 When the FX80 is not used................7 If something breaks down................7 When you switch off the FX80 ..............7 System description ....................8 System units ......................9 Colour display ....................9 Processor Unit ....................9 Bridge Control Unit ..................
  • Page 6 Status Bar....................33 The menu system ..................35 Button types ....................35 Initial installation and setup procedures ..............36 Installation of the FX80 software ..............36 Setting up the Ethernet communication ............37 THE MENU SYSTEM ............39 Operation menu ......................40 Display menu......................40...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Careful study of the information in this manual is highly recommended, preferably while exploring the system’s functionality. If you need more detailed information about this product, refer to the Simrad FX80 Operator manual or the Simrad FX80 Reference manual. Please note that this manual does not provide any information related to the operation of the Simrad DFS75 Trawl sonar.

  • Page 8: Simrad Fx80

    Simrad FX80 Simrad FX80 Study this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Simrad FX80. Topics • Important on page 7 • System description on page 8 • Support information on page 13 380419/A...

  • Page 9: Important

    • When you switch off the FX80 on page 7 When the FX80 is not used When you are not fishing, and the FX80 units are on board, switch off the entire system. If something breaks down If you believe that something has broken down, contact your local dealer. He will be able to assist.

  • Page 10: System Description

    Fish behaviour can also be observed in real time. The real-time aspects and advantages of the FX80 takes the speculation and guess work out of the equation. This has the potential to increase the efficiency of any trawling operation and will stimulate the creativity of fishermen, trawl and gear manufacturers and of course, Simrad.

  • Page 11: System Units

    One display is then set up to monitor the video feed, while the other is used to operate the trawl sonar. Note that the colour display is not a standard part of the FX80 delivery. Processor Unit The Processor Unit is a marine computer based on the Microsoft Windows ®...

  • Page 12: Rd Wire Cable

    Winch system The cable winch is not a part of the Simrad FX80 delivery. It must be provided by the installation shipyard or the client. The chosen winch must offer a high quality slip-ring for the electrical interface between the Bridge Control Unit and the Hub in the Trawl Deployment Unit.

  • Page 13: Trawl Deployment Unit

    The Trawl Deployment Unit is the main underwater container for the Simrad FX80 system. It comprises two separate bodies assembled within a steel frame. One body holds the Electronics Hub. The 3...

  • Page 14: Scope Of Supply

    Simrad FX80 Scope of supply Please observe the standard and optional parts provided with the Simrad FX80 delivery. Standard parts included with each delivery Part number Part name In the box / Comments 342160 FX80 Processor Unit (computer) — Rollerball —...

  • Page 15: Support Information

    Simrad FX80 Support information If you need technical support for your Simrad FX80 you must contact your local dealer, or one of our support departments. A list of all our dealers is provided on http://www.simrad.com. Norway (Main office) • : Kongsberg Maritime AS / Simrad Company name •...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Are you going to power up the Simrad FX80 for the first time? If you are about to switch on your Simrad FX80 system for the very first time, see first Initial installation and setup procedures on page 36. It provides relevant hardware and software procedures for initial start-up and configuration.

  • Page 17: Power On/Off Procedures

    • Powering down the FX80 on page 17 Powering up the FX80 Purpose This procedure explains how to power up the Simrad FX80 to establish a live video feed. Prerequisites All cables - including the 3 wire and the 4 wire - are in good working order.
  • Page 18 Observe that the FX80 presentation fills the entire screen. Observe that the FX80 starts. The FX80 starts up using the same operational parameters as the last time you used it. If these parameters are acceptable, continue operation. If you wish to alter basic operational parameters, see the dedicated procedures.

  • Page 19: Powering Down The Fx80

    This procedure explains how to power off the Simrad FX80. Note You must never switch off the FX80 only by means of the on/off switch on the computer. This may damage the software or the interface parameters for external devices. You must ALWAYS use this procedure.

  • Page 20: Operating Principles

    Switch off the colour display. If required, refer to the instructions provided by the display manufacturer. Operating principles Like most computerized applications, the FX80 is operated using a mouse (or trackball) and an optional keyboard. Important In this manual, the phrase “click” means that you shall place the cursor over the specified button, field or function, and press the left mouse (or trackball) button once.

  • Page 21: Mouse

    When started up, the FX80 will automatically apply its previous setup parameters. These procedures are partly provided to get you acquainted with the basic functionality provided by the FX80, partly to set up the system for normal use, and partly to start normal operation.

  • Page 22: Starting A Video Presentation (Live Feed)

    Starting a video presentation (live feed) Purpose The main purpose of the FX80 system is to provide a real-time video feed from the chosen location on the fishing net. Provided that the FX80 system has been powered up with the necessary hardware units correctly positioned, this procedure explains how to start the video presentation.

  • Page 23: Recording Video Sequences

    If the FX80 detects that you have less than 500 Mb available it will automatically stop the recording and provide a message.

  • Page 24: Replaying Previously Recorded Video Sequences

    This procedure explains how you can play back previously recorded video sequences. Related topics • Operation menu on page 40 Procedure Observe the menu system. It is located on the right hand side of the FX80 presentation. Click the icon.

  • Page 25: Trawl Deck Procedures For Deployment And Retrieval

    Click the middle button [■] to stop the replay. Trawl deck procedures for deployment and retrieval These are the specific procedures required to mount the various FX80 units onto the fishing net. Topics • Preparing the 4 wire cable on page 24 •...
  • Page 26 Kevlar ) with the same length as the wire cable Duct tape 8” strain relief (provided with the FX80 delivery) Related topics • Mounting the Camera Unit on the fishing gear on page 29 Procedure Attach the rope to the 4 wire cable using duct tape approximately every one meter.

  • Page 27: Deployment Unit

    Both the core conductor and the shield in the 3 wire is connected to the pigtail provided by Simrad. The other end of the pigtail cable is provided with a watertight plug, which is connected to the Electronics Hub.
  • Page 28 Prerequisites In order to do this procedure, you will need: The pigtail provided by Simrad as a part of the FX80 delivery Heat shrinking tubes with diameters to fit the outer diameter of the cables, minimum total length is 70 cm.
  • Page 29 Getting started Take the stripped end of the black wire in the pigtail cable (B), and insert it into the crimping sleeve (C). On the 3 wire cable, insert the stripped core conductor into the other end of the crimping sleeve (C). (CD012308-003) Make sure that the two cables are laying next to each other inside the crimping sleeve, and that as little as...
  • Page 30 Simrad FX80 13 Shrink the tube (E) using the heat gun. Keep the heat moving constantly to prevent overheating, and make sure that you heat the tube all the way around. Start in the centre of the tube. When it has shrunk, proceed towards each end, so that the glue is squeezed out.

  • Page 31: Mounting The Camera Unit On The Fishing Gear

    No matter how the Camera Unit is mounted on the gear, the most important task will always be to keep it from falling off during use. Important Simrad will not take any responsibility for any loss of or damage to equipment, even if our general installation and/or mounting procedures have been followed. 380419/A...
  • Page 32 Simrad FX80 Prerequisites In order to do this procedure, you will need an ample supply of mounting materials (wires and ropes, hooks and shackles). If you have a long camera cable, we recommend that you use a separate winch and cable drum to collect up this cable while the trawl is not in the water.

  • Page 33: Mounting The Trawl Deployment Unit On The Fishing Gear

    Trawl Deployment Unit using an external proper dimensioned strain relief. This item is not provided by Simrad. Simrad will not take any responsibility for any loss of or damage to equipment, even if our general installation and/or mounting procedures have been followed.

  • Page 34: Presentation Overview

    Note that the presentation is shown in Replay mode. Title Bar Video presentation The largest part of the FX80 presentation is used to provide the video presentation. This can either be the live feed from the camera, or a replay of a previously recorded file.

  • Page 35: Title Bar

    Title Bar navigational information. Logo and product name This element identifies the Simrad as the manufacturer of the FX80, and the product name. Menu Click this button to hide or recall the menu system.
  • Page 36 Simrad FX80 Connection speed This status message provides you with the current transmission speed between the Bridge Control Unit and the Hub on the net. The connection speed is an indicator of your 3 wire and slip ring’s condition and quality.

  • Page 37: The Menu System

    The menu system is by default located on the right hand side of the FX80 presentation. The selection of operational parameters on the FX80 is done using a set of menus, and several menu buttons. Some of the menu buttons open dialog boxes to provide additional parameters.

  • Page 38: Initial Installation And Setup Procedures

    Power up the computer. Insert the FX80 software media. If the FX80 software is provided on a CD or DVD, and your computer is not fitted with a suitable drive, copy the files from the CD/DVD to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 39: Setting Up The Ethernet Communication

    Prerequisites We assume that you are familiar with the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. A suitable computer is available, and the Simrad FX80 software has been installed. Procedure Power up the Processor Unit (computer), log in if required, and wait until the operating system starts.
  • Page 40 Simrad FX80 10 Start the Simrad FX80 software. Write down the communication parameters in a small text file, and place the file on the computer desktop. The information is then readily available if you for some reason need to change the computer setup later.

  • Page 41: The Menu System

    The menu system The menu system The menu navigation employed by the FX80 is similar to the other Simrad applications which follow the new user interface standards developed by Simrad. By means of dedicated icons you can open and close the relevant menus. Menu choices shown in dark colours are not available for the current operation or operational mode.

  • Page 42: Operation Menu

    Several additional functions are also provided when the is activated. Replay For detailed information about every function, button and dialog box, refer to the FX80 Reference manual or to the context sensitive on-line help. Display menu The following functions and parameters are available from the menu.

  • Page 43: Setup Menu

    FX80 system. These settings include the video encoder, NMEA interfaces and ADSL router parameters. For detailed information about every function, button and dialog box, refer to the FX80 Reference manual or to the context sensitive on-line help. 380419/A...
  • Page 44 Cable winch if something breaks description, 10 down, 7 Camera lamp Familiarization information, 7 procedure, 20 Simrad FX80, 6 when the FX80 is not Camera Unit Fishing net used, 7 description, 11 mounting FX80 units, 23 Installation mounting, 29 Floodlight...
  • Page 45 Status Bar, 32 procedure, 20 Unit, 29 Date, 34 mounting the Trawl description, 33 Deployment Unit, 31 Time, 34 power off FX80, 17 Switch power on Main Menu power on FX80, 15 procedure, 15 description, 35 prepare 4th wire cable, 24 System...
  • Page 48 Document: 380419 / ISBN-13: 978-82-8066-153-1 / Rev.A © 2013 Kongsberg Maritime...

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