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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL WMB-3250...
  • Page 2 WMB-3250 Operator Manual assumes no responsibility for any damage associated with incorrect installation. General Notices Electrical Safety WASSP Ltd. reserves the right to change the contents ► Fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage may occur if of this manual and any system specifications without the BTxR becomes wet. notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.2.2 BTxR Installation ..............................19 6.2.3 Power to BTxR ...............................21 WASSP Processor 7.1 WASSP Processor Connections ............................23 7.2 WASSP Processor Mounting Considerations ......................23 7.3 Software Installation................................24 7.3.1 User Dongle ................................24 7.3.2 Compensation Files (characterised systems only) ...................25 7.4 WASSP Software Operation ..............................26 Sensors 8.1 NMEA Interconnection ...............................27...
  • Page 4 15.5 Detections ....................................70 15.6 Nav ......................................70 15.7 NMEA Data ....................................70 15.8 Tech/Engineer ..................................70 16. APPENDIX C - Specific WASSP Processor Information 16.1 Shuttle 2 (Q2 2012) ................................71 16.2 iEi Tank-700 (Q3 2012) .................................71 16.3 MXE5301/ENL (Q4 2012) ..............................72 Page 4 of 73 www.wassp.com...

  • Page 5: Purpose Of This Manual

    224 dynamic beams, with each beam containing detections from the water column and sea-floor. The WASSP can be applied to a variety of survey methods, as well as search and rescue, customs, and police applications. The information is presented in a user-friendly, mouse controlled, Windows-based operating system.
  • Page 6 Installation Manual Computer based profile storage. ► A computer-based system means the WASSP can generate and store very detailed seafloor profiles. 160 kHz operating frequency. ► Operating at a frequency of 160 kHz provides high seafloor definition with a large range. Depth and seafloor coverage. ► Seafloor coverage is determined by the swath width in use: For a 90 degree swath width, the seafloor coverage will be approximately twice the water depth. For example, 100 m depth gives 200 m seafloor coverage with 224 beams - every ping. For a 120 degree swath width, the seafloor coverage is 3.4 x depth. For example, 200m depth gives over 600m seafloor coverage. Unique power management system (14 power levels). ► 14 power levels provide optimal performance over a wide range of seafloor types and water depths. Efficient seafloor mapping. ► Profiles 90 times faster than conventional single beam echo sounders, leading to reduced costs and improved accuracy.

  • Page 7: System Configuration

    Installation Manual System Configuration Figure 1. A fully functional WASSP system. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 7 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 8: Installation Flow

    Upgrade” on page 63 Mount the WASSP Processor ► Connect WASSP Processor to BTxR ► Set-up WASSP Processor Software ► See “7. WASSP Processor” on page 23 osiTion oTion ensor Interface with WASSP Processor ► See “8. Sensors” on page 27...

  • Page 9: Transducer Type

    The sea chest provides a stable platform for the transducer and must be mounted as horizontal to the vessel’s waterline as possible. An optional gland supplied by WASSP Ltd. in alloy, plastic, or steel, provides the transducer cable through-hull seal.

  • Page 10: Transducer Dimensions

    Installation Manual Transducer Dimensions The drawing below gives the overall dimensions of the WASSP Transducer. The recommended cut- out dimensions for a mounting plate are also shown. WMBT160F_Transducer_Dimensions_Rev-1 Figure 3. Transducer Dimensions Page 10 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5...

  • Page 11: Transducer Mounting Methods

    Looking from above (not to scale) Figure 5. Placing the Transducer on the Keel The above mounting example is provided as a guide. WASSP Ltd. recommend that a reputable boat builder is used to install the transducer to prevent damage to the vessel’s hull.

  • Page 12: Pole Mounting

    Figure 6. Pole Transducer Mounting The above mounting example is provided as a guide. WASSP Ltd. recommend that a reputable boat builder is used to fabricate the pole mount assembly. Any flex in the pole mount during operation will introduce errors.

  • Page 13: Transducer Mounting - General Considerations

    For planing hulls, a practical location is generally towards the rear of the vessel, to ensure that the transducer is always submerged, regardless of the planing angle. Do not mount another transducer near the WASSP transducer as it is likely to interfere with ►...

  • Page 14: Gland Assembly

    Installation Manual Gland Assembly “Figure 7. Gland Assembly Outline and Dimensions”shows the physical dimensions of the WASSP Ltd. supplied gland assembly. WSP-002-080 (Alloy) WSP-002-082 (Steel) WSP-002-081 (Plastic) TRANSDUCER TRANSDUCER CABLE CABLE STEEL WASHER GLAND NUT GLAND PACKING RING GLAND LOCK NUT...
  • Page 15 HULL PLATE GASKET ABOVE HULL VESSEL HULL GASKET BELOW HULL SEA CHEST COVER GLAND PIPE FLANGE Cut away of gland Figure 8. Mounting the Gland Assembly Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 15 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 16: Transducer Cable Installation

    Complete fitting and tightening the gland as shown in “Figure 9. Gland Assembly - Cable Connectors” on page 16. Note colour code for transmit cable conductors: White, Black and Green. Figure 9. Gland Assembly - Cable Connectors Page 16 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...
  • Page 17 The screen / drain wire should be soldered onto the side of the RJ-45 connector. Scratch the side of the connector with something sharp before soldering to assist with the join. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 17 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 18: Btxr

    Installation Manual BTxR BTxR Connections and Dimensions Figure 10. BTxR Connections and Dimensions Page 18 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 19: Btxr Installation

    Drawing not to scale All sizes in millimeters The BTxR can be mounted with the transducer cable feeding in from the top. WASSP Ltd. do not recommend this as any water leaks could run down any of the cables attached to the faceplate and enter the BTxR.
  • Page 20 MUST be connected in the colour order shown. Failure to do this will result in faulty operation of the WASSP system. Transmitter Cable 7 Receiver Cables Figure 12. Transducer to BTxR Cable Connections Cable Clamp The BTxR cable MUST be fitted...

  • Page 21: Power To Btxr

    1 (+) RED or CLEAR 2 (-) BLACK Red or Clear + ve 24 V DC Input Black Figure 14. BTxR 24 V DC Input Connector Pin out Diagram Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 21 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...
  • Page 22 Push the gland, gland cage, and gland nut into the main body as far as it will go and tighten the nut securely. Tightening Tool Page 22 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5 Issue Date:...

  • Page 23: Wassp Processor

    WASSP system, and instead only provides generic information, standard for the WMB-3250 PC specification. Refer to “APPENDIX C - Specific WASSP Processor Information” on page 71 for information on specific connections on particular WASSP Processors. WASSP Processor Connections A CAT5 ethernet crossover cable, with RJ-45 connectors, connects the BTxR to the WASSP Processor through the connector socket on the BTxR’s faceplate. WASSP Processor Connections include (minimum): Ethernet #1 Dedicated connection to BTxR ►...

  • Page 24: Software Installation

    Figure 19. Basic Layout of Software Components 7.3.1 User Dongle To run the system, you must connect the supplied WASSP user dongle. If you do not have a dongle attached to the system you will not be able to run the WASSP program with BTxR input or GPS input.

  • Page 25: Compensation Files (Characterised Systems Only)

    WASSP Processor: C:\Users\WASSPUSER\AppData\ Roaming\WASSP\WMBMarine\PM Start the Processing Module if it is not already running. Start the WMB-3250 GUI if it is not already running. In the GUI, navigate to the General tab in the Ship Setup. Ensure that the correct BTxR Serial Number has been entered (NB: leading 0s are not required).

  • Page 26: Wassp Software Operation

    Installation Manual WASSP Software Operation For full operating instructions, refer to the WMB-3250 Operator Manual. Start up WASSP Application The WASSP Processor Application software self loads on system start up. If no dongle is found, a Dongle Error box appears on the screen.

  • Page 27: Sensors

    If the data sources (talkers) do not have the capability of doing this themselves, a data converter must be used. Data cables should be run from existing sensors on the vessel to the WASSP Processor serial ports using 9-pin female D connectors.

  • Page 28: Wassp Transfer Task Settings

    COM port. Select Monitor to see the real- time output sentences from the sensor in the display area. The display area. Figure 22. WASSP Transfer Task NMEA Tab Page 28 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5...

  • Page 29: Nmea Tab (Ship Setup)

    Installation Manual NMEA Tab (Ship Setup) With the WASSP program running, click the Ship Setup icon on the Menu task bar. The Ship Setup Options window opens. Click the NMEA tab. Select the Sensor category on the left. Select the Sensor Type from the drop down menu.

  • Page 30: Accurate Time Synchronisation Using Pps

    ® syncronisation may be requred. The best time syncronisation is achieved using a PPS input. If you wish to synchronise your WASSP system to UTC time using a PPS pulse, you will need to complete the following steps: Wire the PPS line from your device to...

  • Page 31: Supported Sentences

    Course over ground and ground speed Time and date TSS/TSS1 Roll, pitch, heave Heading, roll, pitch, heave PTNL GGK Trimble Geographic Position Table 4 Supported NMEA / RS232 Sentences Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 31 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 32: Hydrographic Software Integration

    Installation Manual Hydrographic Software Integration HYPACK® Integration With WASSP / HYPACK integration, the WMB-3250 acts as a realtime data acquisition system ® and sends raw angles and depths to HYPACK along with timestamped position and attitude ® data. The two systems use the GPS ZDA sentence to remain synchronised. No information is sent until time sync with GPS time is established by WASSP.

  • Page 33: Software Configuration Basics

    HYPACK PC. Do not connect the onboard connection to an ethernet network ® as delays on this link will directly effect timestamp performance of the WASSP system. This ethernet network card is configured for automatic configuration, so if you wish it to use a specific address you will need to change the connection TCP/IP configuration. Figure 23. HYPACK IP Configuration ®...
  • Page 34 Save all of these changes and close these windows. Open up the HYSWEEP Hardware configuration. Figure 26. HYSWEEP Hardware Selection Select WASSP Multibeam and Add the device to the project. Now select the WASSP Multibeam device on the right hand list and then choose the Connect Tab. Page 34 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc.
  • Page 35 Installation Manual The HYPACK system talks on an ethernet network to the WASSP system. The WASSP ® software always uses the port 18007. The Internet Address should be the address of the 2nd ethernet network on the WASSP Processor, used for the HYPACK connection.

  • Page 36: Data Collection

    Installation Manual 9.1.3 Data Collection You will need to enable HYPACK output from the WMB-3250 GUI. Do this by opening the ® Processing Tab under Ship Setup, and ticking the Enable checkbox under Third Party Output Options. You will need to select Hysweep from the list.
  • Page 37 Figure 31. HYSWEEP Device Selections If a Roll sensor that is not recognised by HYSWEEP is used it may be possible to configure the WASSP system to convert the sentence to one recognised by HYSWEEP. If the Roll sensor is not recognised by WASSP you can still feed this to the HYPACK computer ® and use this for roll correction.

  • Page 38: Commissioning

    Commissioning procedures are divided into two sets: Dockside Tests. Sea Trials. For all commissioning steps, the WASSP software needs to be running. See “7.4 WASSP Software Operation” on page 26. Before these tests are carried out, fill in the Vessel Identification on the General Tab in Ship Setup Options as this allows data collected on this vessel to be clearly identified for diagnostic purposes.

  • Page 39: Dockside Tests

    Installation Manual 10.1 Dockside Tests The first part of the commissioning procedures requires a number of dockside tests to confirm that the WASSP system is installed and operating correctly, before actually taking to sea. 10.1.1 Commissioning Step 1: Ship Measurements Take measurements on the vessel between the vessel’s reference point, the GPS antenna, and the transducer’s receiver face.
  • Page 40 Tx Z (+) Tx Depth Displacement Positive Port Y axis Looking from above Negative GPS Y (-) Reference Tx Y (+) Starboard Positive Figure 34. Ship Measurements Diagram Page 40 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 41: Commissioning Step 2: Channel Gain

    Installation Manual 10.1.2 Commissioning Step 2: Channel Gain Start the BTxR and run the WASSP program. See “7.4 WASSP Software Operation” on page 26. With the BTxR ON, configured and connected correctly, the system should now be ready to acquire data. Ensure the transducer is submerged in water. On the Menu Task Bar, set the Power...
  • Page 42 Figure 35. I/Q Bar Graphs showing Good Reading I/Q Bars with Channel X Disconnected I/Q Bars with Channel C Noisy Figure 36. I / Q Bar Graphs showing problems Page 42 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5 Issue Date:...

  • Page 43: Commissioning Step 3: Channel Signal Function

    Click Zoom Out to return to full scale. Expected Waveform Shape Figure 37. A typical Channel Signal Function Diagram Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 43 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 44: Commissioning Step 4: Array Geometry

    Incorrect transducer number makes the slope deeper off to port side. look like a sea wall with a ring. Figure 38. Sonar View with Transducer Number set to correct and incorrect values Page 44 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5...

  • Page 45: Commissioning Step 5: Electrical Noise

    The most likely cause of noise problems is incorrect termination of the transducer cable grounding and screening. Ensure a low gauge grounding wire is attached to a solid ground which is common to the power supply ground. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 45 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...
  • Page 46 Figure 41. System with Significant Electrical Noise Figure 40. WASSP sonar display with low electrical noise Figure 42. Sonar display with one very noisy channel can make the Sonar difficult to use. This particular failure might have been detected by Commissioning Step 1 and Commissioning Step 2.

  • Page 47: Commissioning Step 6: Heading (Yaw) Offset

    Installation Manual 10.1.6 Commissioning Step 6: Heading (Yaw) Offset WASSP will operate better with a source of true heading. If magnetic heading is the only heading available then enter the magnetic deviation into the Heading Offset. The Heading offset can also be used to correct for alignment problems between the transducer and the heading source. Refining this offset is a complex process and requires good position accuracy (DGPS or...

  • Page 48: Commissioning Step 7: Tide Configuration

    Time Difference in hours of your current location from UTC time, e.g. +12 for New Zealand. If you are using your WASSP system on a lake, or any other place unaffected by tidal movement, tides should be disabled. Check the Disable Tides box to do this.

  • Page 49: Sea Trials

    10.2.1 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 8: Ensuring Correct Transducer Orientation With the WASSP running and displaying the sonar view, determine if the right side of the sonar display shows topography that is on the starboard side of the vessel.

  • Page 50: Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 10: Side Lobe Levels

    10.2.3 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 10: Side Lobe Levels Before this test can be done the WASSP system must be operating at the correct power level. Set the WASSP system to use Automatic Power, double click the power level display so that it turns green.
  • Page 51 Light Minimisation No Minimisation Too Much Minimisation Full Side Lobe Suppression Figure 46. Side Lobe Levels Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 51 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 52: Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 11 : Sound Speed

    Options - Speed Tab until any curve in the seafloor has been removed. In Manual Entry, Sound Speed can be entered directly or calculated from a known or estimated Temperature and Salinity by clicking on the Sound Speed Calculator button. When a Temperature Sensor is active a Temperature Offset can be applied to adjust for errors. Page 52 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5...
  • Page 53 Manual Entry or Use NMEA MTW. Use NMEA MTW Figure 48. Ship Setup Sound Options - Surface Temperature Correction Find a section of seafloor that is known to be flat, preferably 20-100m deep. Cross over the section of seafloor and adjust the Temperature Offset until the seafloor curve has been removed. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 53 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 54: Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 12: Beam Width Reduction

    To remove this area we can reduce the beam width on both port and starboard by 5 degrees. Page 54 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5...

  • Page 55: Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 13 : Gps Time Delay (Required)

    Installation Manual 10.2.6 Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 13 : GPS Time Delay (Required) Most GPS sources used in conjunction with WASSP will have a significant Some GPS sensors can delay between when the ship passes through a position and that position smooth the output introducing is sent on the serial port. This delay may be in the order of 1 second. This...

  • Page 56: Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 14 : Patch Test (Roll)

    It may help to use the Navigator Heading Up and COG functions. While turning, remember to give the vessel plenty of room to be aligned with the previous track prior to starting the second run. Page 56 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5...
  • Page 57 Figure 51. Showing Path A and path B overlapping. Measurement D is the change in the depths (2.29m in this case) between the edges of swaths. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 57 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...
  • Page 58 Repeat these steps in a different area, or on a different Navigator database. If there is still a significant difference > 50cm add any difference generated to the Roll offset already computed and then test again. It should be possible to generate a roll offset within 0.1 degrees. Page 58 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5...

  • Page 59: Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 15 : Pitch And Heading (Optional)

    If object moves as above the sign is negated otherwise remove the -ve sign from this equation. Enter the calculated value for α into the Heading Offset on the Sensor Tab. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 59 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 60: Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 16 : Setting Sidescan Gain Limit

    Operator may change this to adjust the sensitivity of the Sidescan. Typical values are between 20 and 35. Sidescan gain threshold limit Figure 54. Sidescan Gain Setting Box Page 60 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 61: Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 17: Map An Area

    Sea Trial - Commissioning Step 17: Map an area Now that everything is configured as well as you can configure it, you can check your work and showcase the WASSP system’s performance. Find an area with some feature such as sand waves, depth variance, rocks - whatever is handy. Have the skipper map an area, ideally with parallel tracks and ‘mow the lawns’...

  • Page 62: Configuring Wmb-3250 Network Settings

    Installation Manual 11. Configuring WMB-3250 Network settings By default, your WASSP system uses network TCP for inter-application communication. WMB-3250 software provides a method for transferring bathymetry data to a remote Navigator application using a network UDP. You can configure your WMB-3250 system (and the remote Navigator application) to use UDP settings for wireless applications.

  • Page 63: Software / Firmware Upgrade

    Internet. The Upgrade procedure is as follows: Close ALL open WASSP applications. This includes the WASSP GUI, Processing Module and Transfer Task. Check that the icons are not visible in the Task Bar. Keep the BTxR ON, as it may require a firmware upgrade.
  • Page 64 Installation Manual The default is to create a start menu shortcut folder named WASSP. Click Next The default is to create a desktop icon. Click Next Click Install Software will install. The default is to have DirectX and BTxR selected. Click Finish Install DirectX Page 64 of 73 www.wassp.com...
  • Page 65 Installation Manual Upgrade window for BTxR. This program will automatically upgrade the BTxR firmware to the version supplied with the install that has just completed. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 65 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Installation Manual 13. Troubleshooting Installer Notes Page 66 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 67: Appendix A - Part Numbers

    Related manual Navigator Manual WSP-009-003 Related manual 14.2 WASSP-CT System Options — Table 2 lists the options available for use with the WASSP Compact Transducer Type System. Table 2 – Optional Equipment Name Part Number Qty. Remarks AC-DC Power Adapter...

  • Page 68: Appendix B - Remote Diagnostics Utilities

    Installation Manual 15. APPENDIX B - Remote Diagnostics Utilities 15.1 Open Remote Diagnostics Utilities To open the Remote Diagnostic Utility: All Progams > WASSP > Diagnostics or from the Desktop Click Listen button to connect to data source Figure 55. Remote Diagnostics Utility Page 68 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N:...

  • Page 69: Bar Graph

    The channel of interest can be selected using the channel drop down menu. 15.3 Sensor The Sensor display gives magnitude of roll, pitch and heave with time. Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 www.wassp.com Page 69 of 73 Version: V1.5 Issue Date: October 2013...

  • Page 70: Detections

    WASSP Processor BTxR communication can be directly driven through the Tech/Engineer tab. This tab should only be used by a technician that has had the appropriate training through the WASSP Service Training Program. Page 70 of 73 www.wassp.com Doc. P/N: WSP-009-005 Version: V1.5...

  • Page 71: Appendix C - Specific Wassp Processor Information

    Installation Manual 16. APPENDIX C - Specific WASSP Processor Information This section contains information on different interfaces or connections between particular WASSP Processors. 16.1 Shuttle 2 (Q2 2012) Other Ethernet (3rd party / Network) iMensions Length: 335mm 4-way Serial Cable Width:...

  • Page 72: Mxe5301/Enl (Q4 2012)

    Power Button CFAST card slot Other Ethernet Power Supply DC IN 4-way Serial Cable (3rd party / Network) Fanless, industrial grade WASSP Processors rely on air convection to maintain operating temperatures. As such, DO NOT mount these units upside-down. Incorrect Correct Correct Processor upside-down.

  • Page 73: Technical Specifications

    Options: See “14. APPENDIX A - Part Numbers” on page 67 for a full list. Specifications subject to change without notice. WASSP Ltd. WASSP Ltd. reserve the right to change this manual without notice. 65 Gaunt Street Phone: +64 9 373 5595 Fax: +64 9 379 5655...

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