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6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR

1. The following section contains the following supporting drawings for the 6205 Swath Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar System e 6205 Sonar Head Drawing Parts A D e 6205 Deck Cable Wiring Diagram e 6205 P Portable Topside Interface Box Diagram e 6205 Array Color Codes Diagram NOTE Sonar Head Drawing Parts A through D reference a single drawing part number 0013735 Rev A The drawing was segmented for this manual to allow for easier viewing T Edgelech 7 500 INTERFACE BOLT H LE DIMENSIONS 10 000 TYP 3 000 TYF Figure C 1 6205 Sonar Head Drawing A u3a aDp3 4 d A3M LLSHTOO YVNOS NVIS ACIS ANV AYLAINAHLV4 S0C9 11 10 Figure C 2 6205 Sonar Head Drawing B 316 STAINLESS STEEL INTERFACE PLATE SINVYDVIG 3 SONIMVUYG XIGNAddV 9 CA Figure C 3 6205 Sonar Head Drawing C EdgeTech APPENDIX C DRAWINGS amp DIAGRAMS C 5 DECK CABLE EXIT HOLE LOCATION OPTION 2 Figure C 4 6205 Sonar Head Drawing D DECK CABLE EXIT HOLE LOCATION OPTION 1 0014877 REV B cc lt Z O WU 2 lt Q WU Lit WU m Z lt gt cc ken LLJ 2 gt lt LN O N ue e 3 gt UNLESS AZ MAY DE OTHERYISE PROSDED I CONTRACT THESE DRAWINGS AND SFECIFCATHOHS ARE THE PROPERTY bereet IN STRICT CONFIDENCE AMD SPALL NOT BE REPRODUCED CORED OR SED AE THE REV re Talte PEN 04515 FOR THE MANUFACT
2. SE EdgeTech 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0014877 REV B em Fdgefech6205 B EdgeTech 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham MA 02576 Tel 508 291 0057 Fax 508 291 2491 www Edgelech com The information figures and specifications in this manual are proprietary and are issued in strict confidence on condition that they not be copied reprinted or disclosed to a third party either wholly or in part without the prior written consent of EdgeTech Any reproduction of EdgeTech supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited Copyright 2014 by EdgeTech All rights reserved Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Storm Case is a trademark of Pelican HYPACK and HYSWEEP are registered trademarks of Hypack Inc 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B WARNING READ THIS FIRST All personnel involved with the installation operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual should read and understand the warnings and recommendations provided below Static Sensitive Devices This equipment contains devices that are extremely sensitive to static electrical charges Therefore extreme care should be taken when handling them as static electricity may be present on the body and clothing Normal handling precautions involve the use of anti static protection materials and grounding straps for
3. pitch and heave By inputting the supporting device directly into the computer poses a risk of mismatching time stamps If the time stamps do not match the bathymetric processor will not know which ping to coordinate the auxiliary data with 10 How often should connect to the Remote Desktop Connection Sonar exe and check to see the status of the supporting data The user should only need to do this if a device is not connected properly If this is the case DISCOVER Bathymetric will display its diagnostic window and show which serial port is causing the error Usually going in to the Remote Desktop application is done during training with an experienced representative from EdgeTech present It is not recommended for users to connect to the sonar without EdgeTech support 11 What do I do if I do not see data scrolling in DISCOVER Bathymetric Check to see if the Sonar Head has connected to DISCOVER Bathymetric by checking the status of the network NET ON down in the right hand corner of the DISCOVER main window please see the DISCOVER Bathymetric Acquisition Software Manual for more information It usually takes about a minute and a half for the Sonar Head to boot and connect to the Topside Processor If the problem persists please contact FdgeTech Customer Service 12 What do I do if the Diagnostic window will not disappear even after I ve clicked Done If DISCOVER Bathymetric is connected check the Diagnostic window for any mis
4. CDs are all shipped in a single reusable heavy duty transport case All documentation including the manuals is provided in electronic form on the CDs Before unpacking the system s components inspect the shipping containers for any damage If any damage is noticed please report it to the carrier and to EdgeTech immediately If the shipping containers appear damage free carefully unpack the components and inspect them Also pleases check the packing list and verify that all the items on the list are included Again if any damage is found please report it to the carrier and to EdgeTech immediately If any items are missing please contact EdgeTech Customer Service Do not install or operate any equipment that appears to be damaged Although the items shipped may vary depending on the customer s requirements the standard components for the 6205 Swath Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar system are listed in SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 4 2 Sonar Head Installation The 6205 System s installation on the survey vessel is the customer s responsibility and certain considerations need to be kept in mind The Sonar Head can be mounted on the side of a vessel but it is recommended to secure the 6205 to the bow of the boat Consideration must be given to keel clearance for the former 4 2 1 Over the Bow Deployment The first and recommended option is to mount the 6205 Sonar Head to the bow of the survey vessel An example of an ove
5. Formats In order to collect valid survey data the following is required to support the survey operations and correct processing of the 6205 Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan echo data GPS Position in NMEA format latitude and longitude Heading data in NMEA format or EM1000 binary format Attitude or Roll Pitch and Heave data in TSS1 or EM1000 binary format Time sync data in NMEA format o o T o These data may be supplied by 1 2 or 3 individual sources and are listed below in order of priority a Position Data this may be supplied via any of the following NMEA type sentences messages i SXxGGA ii SxxGLL iii SxxRMC v SXxGGK Applanix PosMV Format v SPTNL GGK Trimble Format Non NMEA standard sentences b Heading Data this maybe input via i NMEA SxxHDT sentence or ii EM1000 binary format along with attitude data c Attitude Roll Pitch and Heave Data this may be input via l TSS1 format or ii EM1000 binary format d Time Input supported sentences are in order of priority use i SxxZDA ii SxxRMC iii SXxGGA iV SxxGLL v SxxGGK derived from data in item a above T Edgelech 3 2 SECTION 3 CONNECTIONS amp FORMATS 3 2 System Connections and Data Flow The following sub sections describe the connections and data flow for the 6205 system 3 2 1 Ethernet LAN Connections The Ethernet LAN connection from the Sonar Head to the 6205 Topside Interface i
6. SONAR HEAD POWER REQUIREMENTS DC Input Power ENVIRONMENT Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity TOPSIDE INTERFACE 48 VDC 100 Watts 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operating 0 to 80 Non Operating 0 to 100 FRP Composite Stainless Steel Reinforced Blue Angels Yellow O Ring Seal with Purge Valve 520 1610 kHz 125 35m 410 115 ft 10 6 mm 0 4 0 2 in 0 5 0 2 2 way 30 520 kHz 150 m 492 ft 30 mm 2 36 in 5 m 16 ft 130 Hz 25 m 82 ft 30 Hz 50 m 164 ft 15 Hz 100 m 328 ft 8 Hz 75 m 246 ft 48 VDC 100 Watts 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operating O to 80 Non Operating 0 to 100 EdgeTech 2 16 Error Reference source not found SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 300 600 300 KHZ 600 1600 600 KHZ Interface 100 baseT Ethernet 100 baseT Ethernet Serial RS 232 Serial RS 232 Power Supply 110 220 VAC Auto Sensing 110 220 VAC Auto Sensing Table 2 1 6205 Specification 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B CONNECTIONS amp FORMATS Being a highly advanced computerized device the 6205 system relies on specific data formats and connections to produce its high quality images This section describes these data formats and connections along with providing diagrams to help the user better understand the hardware and data flow within the system 3 1 Data
7. attempted thereon without the approval of EdgeTech Customer Service lii Written notice of the failure within the warranty period is forwarded to Seller and the directions received for properly identifying items returned under warranty are followed iv The return notice authorizes Seller to examine and disassemble returned products to the extent Seller deems necessary to ascertain the cause for failure The warranties expressed herein are exclusive There are no other warranties either expressed or implied beyond those set forth herein and Seller does not assume any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or use of said products Any product or service repaired under this warranty shall be warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period only Equipment not manufactured by EdgeTech is supported only to the extent of the original manufacturer s warranties T Edgelech viii SOFIWARE SERVICE OVERVIEW EdgeTech provides software services free of charge The Software Service Agreement SSA does not address customer specified modifications or enhancements These services may be ordered separately Furthermore EdgeTech software upgrades are meant for the sole use of an EdgeTech customer Any reproduction of EdgeTech supplied software or file sharing is strictly prohibited Software Updates and Enhancements EdgeTech customers can download new software releases with all modifications and enhan
8. improved in condition by any process of manufacture or any other means and that no drawback or allowance has been paid or admitted hereof Signed 3 If there is more than one item per consignment a packing list must accompany the shipment It is acceptable to combine the proforma invoice and packing list as long as the contents of each carton are clearly numbered and identified on the invoice T Edgelech 4 Small items can be shipped prepaid directly to EdgeTech by FedEx DHL UPS Airborne etc 5 If the equipment is the property of EdgeTech formerly EG amp G Marine Instruments Division please insure for full value 6 Fax one invoice packing list and a copy of the airway bill to EdgeTech upon shipment 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B xi CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer service personnel at EdgeTech are always eager to hear from users of our products Your feedback is welcome and is a valuable source of information which we use to continually improve these products Therefore we encourage you to contact EdgeTech Customer Service to offer any suggestions or to request technical support E mail service edgetech com Mail 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham MA 02576 Telephone 508 291 0057 Facsimile 508 291 2491 24 Hour Emergency Technical Support Line 508 942 8043 For more information please go to www EdgeTech com T Edgelech COMPANY BACKGROUND EdgeTech formerly E
9. in the nose is regularly inspected and cleaned as well as calibrated once every two years How often should I rinse my system Please rinse the 6205 Sonar Head after every mission Please pay special attention to the SVS sitting in the bottom portion of the housing and the connectors towards the back of the housing rinsing them thoroughly using the rinse holes provided T Edgelech 6 2 SECTION 6 FAQ 6 What if the 6205 R Rack Mount Topside Interface Box does not turn on If the 6205 R Rack Mount Topside Interface Box does not turn on please check the on off switch on the back panel It is located next to the power plug 7 Dolalways need a sound velocity cast It is always a good idea to collect a sound velocity profile especially in the area where the user collected his or her patch test data Most likely the water being operated in does not have a uniform sound velocity and depending on how drastic the profile is a depth error as large as 1 6 m has been observed 8 Canlincorporate RTK Tide measurements with the 6205 system Yes Most third party software packages have the ability to set up a device driver to acquire these data A 1PPS sync is needed in this case as these measurements are typically manipulated offline 9 Why can t feed navigation directly into the Topside Computer In order for the 6205 to properly process the bathymetry data it needs all of the auxiliary data such as time position heading roll
10. personnel RFI EMI This equipment generates uses and can generates radio frequency energy Therefore if the equipment is not installed properly it may cause interference with radio communications The equipment has not been tested for compliance with the appropriate FCC rules designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Therefore when operating the equipment in a residential area the user may be required to take whatever measures are needed and incur any expenses necessary to eliminate interference it is the user s responsibility to verify that the system complies with the applicable FCC emission limits High Voltages High Voltage may be present in all parts of the system Use caution when the electronics are removed from their containers for servicing Improper Line Voltage Operation with improper line voltage may cause serious damage to the equipment Always ensure that the proper line voltage is used T Edgelech HARDWARE VARIATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY The 6205 Bathymetry and Side Scan Sonar system contains both standard PC components and proprietary hardware At times EdgeTech may change the standard components due to their availability or performance improvements Although the component manufacturers along with their models and styles may change from unit to unit replacement components will generally be interchangeable EdgeTech will make every effort t
11. that controls the system 3 Clickonthe X at the top right to close the firmware 4 Now double click on the Shortcut to EdgeTech icon red arrow Figure B 2 and open the SSSonarBathy folder then the Sonar folder 5 Look for the SonarSerial ini file Figure B 3 and open it using WordPad or Notepad Figure B 4 6 Under Serial2 and Serial3 set Create 0 select File gt Save and close the file CAUTION Do not alter the file in any way other than what has been specified This will deactivate COM ports 2 and 3 By deactivating these ports Sonar will report to DISCOVER that only one sensor is to be used on COM1 to parse the necessary sensor information Therefore DISCOVER will not throw up any errors if a sensor is not connected to COM2 or COM3 If steps 3 through 6 were not carried out then these errors would be reported in the Diagnostic window Figure B 5 T Edgelech B 2 APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS PEER 7 Close the SonarSerial ini file and reboot the Sonar Firmware by double clicking on the Sonar icon in the main Sonar Remote Desktop Screen designated by the green arrow in Figure B 6 Proceed to Step 8 Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection ear 19 2 Sonar File Recording Transmit Misc Self Test OK Sonar OFF SIB 4600 OF 0 CH fi L Start a 19 2 Sonar Figure B 1 Sonar Remote Desktop Application Main Screen 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SO
12. 00 0001U 0066 003711 000000 0001U 0066 003711 000000 00010 0067 004211 000000 0001 U 0068 0041 1 000000 0001 U 0067 0041 1 000000 0001 U 0066 00371 000000 00010 0065 003711 000000 0001U 0066 003711 Figure 5 2 Serial Port Information Window 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B RE System Status EG Seriall On Com1001 Queues N State OK ParseErrors 3 Mengs Recvd 0 Generated 4528 RecvOOF 0 XOOF 0 mytes Out 0 In T82535 Last Out 0 In 297 1 324 SEN KS 43 SECH 000000 0000U 0 DA 30 20 2d 30 30 30 30 55 2d 30 Si Serial we On Coml 002 Queues M State OK ParseErrors 3 LL Hecvd 0 Generated 4528 HeceQOF 0 XQOF 0 s U u fe Last Out Q In 297 1 32 4 k Serial4 On Coma Queues N State OK ParseErrors D Mengs Recvd 0 Generated 4521 m SU OF C Messages Log POST Diag Pause Cmd Clear Statistics Figure 5 3 System Status Window 5 2 DISCOVER Bathymetric EdgeTech s DISCOVER Bathymetric Acquisition package provides a way to control store and display bathymetric and dual frequency side scan sonar data These data are presented on a color waterfall display and are stored in the binary EdgeTech JSF file format on the hard disk of the Topside Processor The JSF file format has been in use for 10 years and has new public extensions to support the additional bathymetry data messages Please refer to the DISCOVER Bathymetric Acquisition Software Manu
13. 205 P Portable Interface Box Time Heading Position and Motion Data 2 Auxiliary Data Sent to 1 6205 Sonar SonarHead gt Interface Box 6205 Sonar Head 3 Auxiliary Data Gets Time Stamped Packaged with SV sv and Sent Back to Interface Box 4 DISCOVER 7 Third Party Software Bathymetric 6 Range Angle Data Auxiliary Data Raw Sonar Range Angle Dual Frequency SS Data Data Data 8 Third Party Files 5 Bathymetric Processor Figure 3 2 Sonar Data Flow Y Edgelech 3 6 SECTION 3 CONNECTIONS amp FORMATS PR The flow chart in Figure 3 2 demonstrates the following 1 The auxiliary sensors provide time heading position latitude longitude and motion roll pitch and heave data to the 6205 Sonar Interface Box via the provided RS 232 serial ports 2 These auxiliary data are then relayed to the 6205 Sonar Head via the Deck Cable 3 Here the auxiliary data are combined with the raw sonar data and instantaneous sound velocity SV measurements where it is time stamped with a common value and sent back to the 6205 Sonar Interface 4 DISCOVER Bathymetric Acquisition Software intakes the raw sonar data and sends it to the Bathymetric Processor 5 The Bathymetric Processor processes the raw sonar data to produce uncorrected range and angle data and transmits this back to DISCOVER Bathymetric where it is packaged with the auxiliary and dual frequ
14. 28 HecvOOF 0 XOOF 0 Bytes Out 0 In 122535 Last Out 0 In 297 1 324 Capacity 3 4396 NMEA 3a 30 30 30 30 30 30 20 2d 30 30 30 30 55 2d 30 G Config C Messages C Errors C POST C Diag Contig Item Serial4 On Coma Quewes N State OK ParseErrors D Refresh Msgs Recvd 0 Generated 4528 RecvQOF 0 XQOF D g List Bytes Qut 0 In 122535 Last Out 0 In 297 1 324 e Capacity 1 2336 ASCII 1545 23 II 20 30 30 30 30 2e 30 30 30 20 d Da Clear Ctrs em em Figure B 9 Closing the System Status Window 16 Finally close the Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection window If this window is left open during data acquisition the user may experience a very slow computer This is because the remote desktop application uses a large amount of the link capacity to stay open So it is always a good idea to close the remote desktop application when finished with the configurations B 2 Two Sensors Two sensors such as a dual headed GPS heading position and time source and a Motion Reference Unit roll pitch and heave may be used to supply the necessary information For this type of configuration only COM1 and COM2 will be utilized To configure the COM ports for the two sensors 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 as stated previously under Section B 1 2 Under Serial3 set Create 0 select File gt Save and close the file Figure B 10 EdgeTech B 10 APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS
15. CAUTION Do not touch anything else or the system s configuration files could be seriously compromised and functionality may suffer SonarSerial ini Notepad e 3 File Edit Format View Help seriall Set for GPS or MRU T551 sentence ORE Sentence Std NMEA Create 1 Parser 4 Must be 4 Port 1001 Baud 9600 Baud 38400 serialz Set for TSS TSSL sentence ORE Sentence Std NMEA Create l Parser 4 Port 1002 Baud 115200 3115200 for ORE MRU or 38400 bit for the smc Disk i ver 1fychecksum 0 serial4 Dont touch ever or there will be no sound velocity data Com4 set for valeport Minisvs Setup using the vendor provided configuration utility set the following Baud 19200 Create l Parserza Port 4 Baud 19200 4 Figure B 10 SonarSerial ini File This will deactivate COM3 By deactivating this port Sonar will report to DISCOVER that only two sensors are to be used on COM1 and COM 2 to parse the necessary sensor information Therefore DISCOVER will not throw up any errors if a sensor is not connected to COM3 3 Reboot the Sonar Firmware by double clicking on the Sonar icon in the main Sonar Remote Desktop Screen designated by the green arrow in Figure B 6 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B B 11 EEE 4 Now plug in the devices into COM 1 and COM 2 Which device is connected to which COM port does not matter as long as their respective ports and baud r
16. EdgeTech s DISCOVER Bathymetric Acquisition Software T Edgelech 1 2 SECTION 1 OVERVIEW e Topside Restore Software e Spares Kit 1 3 Software Description EdgeTech s DISCOVER Bathymetric Software Acquisition package provides a way to control store and display the bathymetry and dual frequency side scan sonar data The data are presented on a color waterfall display and are stored in JSF formats on the hard disk of the Topside Processor See sub section 5 2 DISCOVER Bathymetric 0014877_REV_B 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The complete 6205 system consists of a Swath Bathymetry and Side Scan Sonar Head and a Topside Interface Box This section describes the main components that make up the 6205 system and lists its specifications 2 1 The 6205 Sonar Head The 6205 Swath Bathymetry and Side Scan Sonar Head is available in a variety of frequency options e 230 kHz and 550 kHz with bathymetry on 230 kHz e 230 kHz and 550 kHz with bathymetry on 550 kHz and e 550 kHz and 1600 kHz with bathymetry on 550 kHz The frequency sets listed above were chosen to provide optimum results for any given water depth up to 200m below the transducer The 230 kHz 550 kHz system with 230 kHz bathymetry was designed for water depths between 5m 200m while the 550 kHz 1600 kHz for water depths between 0 5m 50m The optimal frequency option depends on the survey requirements To try and mitigate the f
17. G amp G Marine Instruments traces its history in underwater data acquisition and processing back to 1966 EdgeTech has designed developed and manufactured products instruments and systems for the acquisition of underwater data including marine estuarine and coastal applications for over 45 years The company has responded to the needs of the scientific Naval and offshore communities by providing equipment such as sub bottom profilers side scan sonar acoustic releases USBL positioning systems and bathymetric systems that have become standards in the industry EdgeTech has also consistently anticipated and responded to future needs through an active research and development program Current efforts are focused on the application of cutting edge CHIRP and acoustic technology 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B xiii TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING READ THIS TE KE iii SEC ENG PL C iii Dale e iii xL Aq Fo 152127 AA ANA AA AE AA iii Mer NE iii HARDWARE VARIATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY eeesvavevenenvnenenenvnvnnnnnnnnnnenenvnnnnnnnnnnunennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenenenenen Iv PREP ACE sae se ace creas aman AA NG AA A 22 a e Ene V PUDO SE Gi MAU ANG mS V SUMMA e ge EET V MUNNEN vi Belle vi WARRANTY STATEMENT Andes vii SOFTWARE SERVICE OVERVIEW eessen viii Software Updates and Enbancemente nennen enne snnt ness nnns nenne
18. Head s housing NOTE The GPS and MRU are interchangeable on COM1 and COM2 as long as the appropriate baud rate is set in the drop down menu next to the channel assignment in the Serial Port Information Window Figure 18 red arrow T Edgelech 5 2 SECTION 5 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION More information on how to configure the COM ports is presented in APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS If all systems are working properly close this window and proceed to Step 4 If there is an issue with one of the ports please contact EdgeTech Customer Service using the provided information 4 Now click on Menu gt File gt Show Status The System Status window will appear as shown in Figure 5 2 5 Onthe bottom of the window click on the Config bullet and then on the drop down menu named Config Item 6 Select Serial from the list 7 Check to make sure all sensors usage percentages are well below 8096 as shown in Figure 5 3 If they are not increase the baud rates of the sensors until these percentages drop Make sure to change the baud rate accordingly in Sonar 8 When satisfied with the incoming data press OK in the System Status window and then close the Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection window 2 serial Port Information Ei m Chan I on Com1001 115200 Pause Hex Queues N State OK Errors 3 Msgs Reevd 0 Gen 1051 RecvQOF 0 XQOF 0 Bytes Dut 0 In 28656 Last Out 0 In 297 1 324 0000
19. MEA a JU JU 30 30 30 30 20 2d 30 30 30 30 55 2d 30 Serial On Comi 007 Queues M State OK ParseErrors 3 Mags Generated 4528 RecvOOF 0 XO0F 0 f Jut O In 297 1 324 Capacity 23 43 ASCII 00008 00000 0 SC d 30 30 30 30 55 2d 30 Config Item Refresh Dees piene ast Out 0 In 297 1 324 Save List Capacity 1 23 ASCII clt 1548 Si i TEE Cme Cmd dy start 7 19 2 Sonar Figure B 11 Checking Sensors Usages V EdgeTech B 12 APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS RR 12 When satisfied with the incoming data press OK in the System Status window Figure B 11 13 Finally close the Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection window If this window is left open during data acquisition the user may experience a very slow computer This is because the remote desktop application uses a large amount of the link capacity to stay open So it is always a good idea to close the remote desktop application when finished with the configurations B 3 Three Sensors Three sensors such as a gyro heading a GPS position and time source and a Motion Reference Unit roll pitch and heave may be used to supply the necessary information For this type of configuration all available COM ports will be utilized To configure the COM ports for the three sensors the following steps should be carried out 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 as stated previously under Section B 1 2 Make sure Create 1 under ea
20. METRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B 2 7 EEE 5 Tilt the lower housing onto its starboard side and remove all six 1 4 20 x 1 5 cap screws using the same 3 14 Allen key Figure 2 8 Cap Screws Removed 6 Remove the port array from the lower housing by pushing on the fore section of the array so that it is titled away at an angle from the housing Figure 2 9 Port Array Removed V Edgelech 2 8 Error Reference source not found SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 7 Then push on the aft section of the array and pull forward so that the cables come through the keyway and removing the entire array from the housing Figure 2 10 Cable in Keyway 8 Take the new array and thread it through the keyway pushing the aft end into the groove 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877_REV_B Figure 2 11 Inserting New Array 9 Then push back and tilt the array into place until the array face is flush with the housing Figure 2 12 Array Flush with Housing 10 Secure in place using the six 1 4 20 x 1 5 cap screws and the 2 1 Allen key i EdgeTech 2 10 Error Reference source not found SYSTEM GIN DESCRIPTION Figure 2 13 Array Secured in Place 11 Tilt housing on its port side and repeat steps 5 10 to replace the starboard array with the alternate one 12 Connect the array cables to the bottle making sure the correct pins match up 13 Thread the deck cable through th
21. NAR 0014877 REV B Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection Sm 19 2 Sonar Fie Recording Transmit Misc af Test OK Sonar OFF SIB 4600 OF 0 w Start 19 2 Sonar Figure B 2 Sonar Remote Desktop Shortcut to EdgeTech Folder V EdgeTech 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR Organize EE Desktop 8 Downloads jj EdgeTech Edgel Cl Recent Places ETN EdgeTech ETS EdgeTech 5i MH EdgeTech Libraries E Documents a Music l Pictures B Videos E Computer E O5 C 3 Open EX ca HP RECOVERY L SonarsSerial ini L A Configuration settings We Print Burn Name ES sonar ini Sonar opt E SONAR TXT i sonar 230 SP JT ini amp sonar 540 SP ini y sonar18 Bee i SonarArrayInfo ini SonarArraylnfo tet SonarObsoleteKeywords bt it SonarSerial ini L SonarSerial Txt L SonarSerialFormats tet SonarXDucer txt SoundConnect tet Li SoundNoConnect tet SoundPostError txt Date modified 6 21 2011 11 59 AM Size 722 bytes New folder APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS Date modified 7 15 2011 4 03 PM 1 17 2012 8 46 PM 4 14 2011 1 11 PM 7 21 2011 1 06 PM 7 15 2011 4 03 PM 10 20 2010 8 16 AM 1 17 2012 9 01 PM 6 16 2011 3 15 PM 2 14 2010 1 02 PM 6 21 2011 11 58 AM 6 30 2011 4 36 PM 1 4 2010 10 42 AM 1 4 2010 10 42 AM 2 25 2005 1 00 AM 12 10 2007 7 07 PM 9 29 2003 5 15 AM Type Con
22. Sid PO NE Jr 4 2 4 3 Positioning the Topside Interface Box 4 3 Ga TOP Rente a E 4 3 4 5 Care and Maintenance 4 5 SECTION 5 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION tise sitcccsncencsestscncianasatessnrssataanmicaneetienendaneictecasroaiieonancancesiaameans 5 1 5 1 Confirming Supporting Data is Present 5 1 52 DISEOVER NN 5 3 523 VS 5 3 Sil MN 5 4 E Ee Ee EN ee 5 4 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B eeh ON 5 4 STR 5 4 SECHON GY AM 6 1 APPENDIX A BACKUP AND RESTORE ti ERES RERUNERNMEEREERAMEUEN UY KAGALAKANG BAGA NGG A 1 A 1 Backing up the System Drive 000 021111 areis sholat N ENEN e NCEE a badat A 1 As Restorme the NE A 1 APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS cccccccccccccccccococcocoooocooocoooooceoceooeooesoesoeseeneeus B 1 EL EN VHP eens B 1 B 2 INO NJ B 9 Bi ENN B 12 APPENDIX C DRAWINGS amp DIAGRAMS 2 Eed C 1 T Edgelech xvi LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2 1 6205 Sonar Head Components cccccssssseccccceseccccceesecccccuasecceseueseceesauaaeeeeesauaeceeesaggeeseeeas 2 2 Figure 2 2 SVS Ihi Nose of Sonar Head AGA AA 2 3 ENE 2 4 Figure 2 4 Uniton Stable Plat ON 2a ere deeg Gerbe 2 4 Figure 2 5 REMOVING the Cap AJ 2 5 Figure 2 6 Top Housing and Deck Cable Removed rrrrrrrrnrrnnnnrrrnvnnnnnrrrrnnnnnnrrnnrnnnnnernnnnnnnnernnnnnnesennnnnnnssene 2 5 Figure 2 7 Array Cables Unplugged E 2 6 Figure 2 8 Cap Screws Removed eene ssn nnne snas essa ness enne ss nan
23. URE OF SALE OF APPARATLI WITHOUT PERSSON COPTTEGHT i 20 a tee 4 Twisted Fairs 24 AWG Cat5 18 22 AWG Single Conductors Ve neg Sure 1 Boca Fotos FL THAT dt gia wee 1 Tech oom 10 Meters 0 1m gt j Cable ET Supplied FALMAT FMXCAT52218K12 P N 0010379 Figure C 5 6205 Wiring Diagram 9 9 d A3M LLSHTOO YVNOS NVIS ACIS ANV AYLAINAHLV4 S0C9 Figure C 6 6205 P Portable Topside Interface Box SINVYDVIG 3 SONIMVUYG XIGNAddV L I e S gt The 6205 Arrays have been color coded based on their operating frequency The color code is shown and described below COLOR CODES Figure C 7 Array Color Codes Color Code Blue 230 550SS 230 Bathy Red 230 520SS 520 Bathy Yellow 520 850SS 520 Bathy Green 520 1600SS 520 Bathy
24. al for a full description of its feature and functions 5 3 Third Party Software Currently there are several third party software packages that have been approved by EdgeTech and work continues to expand the number of available topsides A brief description is listed below For the latest list of third party topsides please contact EdgeTech Customer Service T Edgelech 5 4 SECTION 5 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION PR 5 3 1 HYPACK The processed bathymetry and side scan data is sent in real time to the HYPACK HYSWEEP survey applications These application display and record the bathymetric data in HYPACK s HSX format These HSX files can then be used off line in the MBMax Side Scan Mosaic and other proprietary packages that support these formats to edit clean and mosaic the collected data For more information on Hypack please visit http www hypack com new 5 3 2 SonarWiz SonarWiz from Chesapeake Technologies Inc is an all in one suite of programs for the real time acquisition of sonar data The latest version of SonarWiz called SonarWiz 5 now offers a bathymetry module to acquire and post process the real time 6205 Swath Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan data The latest release also has the ability to ingest the native EdgeTech JSF files post survey to carry out post processing the sonar data files recorded by DISCOVER Bathymetric For more information on SonarWiz please visit http www chesapeaketech com produ
25. ates are set in Sonar 5 Click on the Misc at the top of the Sonar screen as shown in Figure B 7 then Serial Port Information 6 Check COM1 and set the correct baud rate for that device by using the drop down menu shown in blue Figure B 7 When the correct baud rate is set the State should say OK and Errors should not be increasing as circled in green Figure B 7 The correct data string should also be scrolling in the lower part of the window green arrow Figure B 7 7 Now Check COM and set the correct baud rate for the other device as done before in Step 6 8 Now click on File gt Show Status in the sonar window circled in red Figure B 11 9 Onthe right hand side of the window click on the Config bullet under the Update button and then on the drop down menu named Config Item in green Figure B 11 10 Select Serial and then click on the Update button several times blue arrow Figure B 11 11 Check to make sure the sensors usage percentages are well below 8096 circled in purple Figure B 11 If they are not increase the baud rate of the sensor change the baud rate under Serial Port Information as done before in steps 6 and 7 and check the Status again otherwise the sonar will report errors Ko Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection system Ske Mus Seriall On Com1001 Queues N State OK ParseErrors 3 ane ida L Generated 4528 HecvQOF D ROOF 0 mattout D In 297 1 324 Ca ap im ch 43 N
26. cements along with user s manual changes from the EdgeTech FTP site Major software issues should they occur will be reported directly to the customer New software releases consist of the following e Software enhancements that are not on the price list e Software fixes and changes e Product integration e Documentation updates to on line help e Tests for compatibility with other modules Software patches consist of software that has undergone the following e Minor software enhancements e Software fixes and changes e Software Telephone Facsimile and E mail Support The SSA entitles EdgeTech customers to contact EdgeTech Customer Service by telephone facsimile or e mail to report a difficulty to discuss a problem or to receive advice on the best way to perform a task When contacted EdgeTech Customer Service will do the following e Respond within 24 hours e Immediately attend to serious problems affecting operations e Attempt to find an immediate work around 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877_REV_B RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION Prior to returning any equipment to EdgeTech a Returned Material Authorization RMA number must be obtained The RMA will help us identify your equipment when it arrives at our receiving dock and track the equipment while it is at our facility The material should be shipped to the address provided in the EdgeTech Customer Service section Please refer to the RMA number on all docume
27. ch Serialtt Figure B 12 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B SonarSerial ini Notepad e El 3X File Edit Format View Help seriali Set for GPS or MRU T551 sentence ORE Sentence Std NMEA Create 1 Parser 4 Must be 4 Port 1001 Baud 9600 Baud 38400 serialz Set for T55 TSSL sentence ORE Sentence Std NMEA Create 1 Parser 4 Port 1002 Em 3115200 for ORE MRU or 38400 bit for the SMC Disk i verif yChecksum 0 serial3 Spare Port change create to 1 to use Create 1 Parser 4 Port 3 Baud 9600 Baud 9600 wetportchecksum 100 serial4 Dont touch ever or there will be no sound velocity data Com set for valeport Minisvs el using the vendor provided configuration utility set the following Baud 192 Create l Parser 9 Port 4 Baud 19200 4 Figure B 12 All Sensors Set 3 Then select File gt Save and close the file CAUTION Do not touch anything else or the system s configuration files could be seriously compromised and functionality may suffer 4 Close the SonarSerial ini file and reboot the Sonar Firmware by double clicking on the Sonar icon in the main Sonar Remote Desktop Screen designated by the green arrow in Figure B 6 5 Now plug in the devices into COM 1 COM 2 and COM 3 The Gyro should be connected to COM1 the MRU COM2 and the GPS to COM3 The devices connected to COM1 or COM2 may be interchanged but the GPS mus
28. commendations or general information that is particular to the material being presented It may also refer to another part of this manual or to another manual Liability EdgeTech has made every effort to document the 6205 Bathymetry and Side Scan Sonar system in this manual accurately and completely However EdgeTech assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this manual or the equipment it documents EdgeTech reserves the right to upgrade features of this system and to make changes to this manual without notice at any time 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B vii WARRANTY STATEMENT All equipment manufactured by EdgeTech is warranted against defective components and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment Warranty repair will be done by EdgeTech free of charge Shipping costs are to be borne by the customer Malfunction due to improper use is not covered in the warranty and EdgeTech disclaims any liability for consequential damage resulting from defects in the performance of the equipment No product is warranted as being fit for a particular purpose and there is no warranty of merchantability This warranty applies only if i The items are used solely under the operating conditions and in the manner recommended in Seller s instruction manual specifications or other literature li The items have not been misused or abused in any manner nor have repairs been
29. cts sonarWiz 5 php 5 3 3 OINSy QINSy is a hydrographic data acquisition navigation and processing software package The suite of applications can be used for various types of surveys ranging from simple single beam surveys up to complex offshore construction works For more information on QINSy please visit their website at http www qps nl display qinsy main 5 3 4 CARIS CARIS HIPS and SIPS is a comprehensive bathymetric seafloor imagery and water column data processing software The HIPS and SIPS software enables the user to process simultaneously multibeam backscatter side scan sonar LiDAR and single beam data With its latest importer released in July 2014 it now supports the EdgeTech s bathymetry and side scan data formats For more information on CARIS please visit their website at http www caris com 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B FAQ This section provides a list of frequently asked questions pertaining to the EdgeTech 6205 Swath Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan System This section provides a list of frequently asked questions pertaining to the EdgeTech 6205 Swath Bathymetry and Side Scan System 1 Which frequency is better The 230 kHz or the 520 kHz Both systems work very well but each has its own benefits depending on the environment water depth and application For customers who mainly operate in open ocean environments with a depth of 10 to 200 meters of water t
30. d connect ETHERNET cable 18 Click the Change Windows Key 19 Type the correct ID 20 Activate this ID and affix sticker to the rear of the computer 21 Reset the direct LAN connection to 192 9 0 99 22 Set the wireless connection to 192 9 0 100 and rename it removing the wireless number 23 Rename the computer to product type xxxxx If Internet access is not available call 888 725 1047 This is the direct number to Windows 7 Professional Activation help 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B CONFIGURING COM PORTS There are 3 available COM ports on the Interface Box to provide the necessary information to the 6205 This information includes position latitude longitude heading attitude roll pitch and heave and time This section explains how to configure the three COM ports depending on what type of sensors are used B 1 One Sensor One sensor such as the Applanix PosMV may be used to supply position latitude longitude heading attitude and a time source For this type of configuration only COM1 will be utilized To configure the COM ports for one sensor 1 Turn on the Topside PC and connect the 6205 via the deck cable to the 6205 Topside Interface Box 2 Turn on the 6205 Sonar Head and run the Remote Desktop Application named Sonar The main screen as in Figure B 1 should appear Here the user will see the Sonar Application running designated by the blue arrow This is the firmware
31. d water If any damage is observed contact EdgeTech Customer Service immediately NOTE caution should be taken to ensure the 6205 Sonar Head is never turned on and run in air Damage to the transducers can occur Edgelech PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION This section describes how to operate the 6205 system in order to collect data with DISCOVER Bathymetric and a third party topside interface 5 1 Confirming Supporting Data is Present To ensure the Sonar Head s processing unit is communicating properly with the Topside Processor follow these steps This section assumes all auxiliary sensors have been connected to the 6205 Interface Box whether this be the 6205 R or 6205 P the Sonar Head is installed on the survey vessel and is submerged in seawater 1 Onthe Desktop launch Remote Desktop to Sonar The following window should appear K Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection B 74 1 Sonar Alerts 10 SER File Recording Transmit Misc Self Test OK Sonar OFF OFF 2205 55 SSLBATHY10 OF 1 205P OFF 2055 OFF 215P OFF 2155 OFF Figure 5 1 Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection Window 2 Click on Menu gt Misc gt Serial Port Information 3 Check each COM port in the drop down menu to ensure the correct baud rates are set and data is coming through for each device and in the correct format Figure 5 2 a COM1 MRU b COM2 GPS c COM4 Sound Velocity Sensor located in the Sonar
32. e Sonar Head is ON ey T and CONNECTED SVS is ON and CONNECTED Figure B 5 Diagnostic Window Reporting Ports Inactive Error T Edgelech B 6 10 11 12 13 14 APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS 19 2 Sonar File Recording Transmit Misc Self Test OK Sonar OFF SIB_4600 OF 0 pe el EA Start 19 2 Sonar Figure B 6 Rebooting Sonar from the Main Screen Now plug the device into COM 1 Click on the Misc at the top of the Sonar screen as shown in Figure B 7 then Serial Port Information Check COM1 and set the correct baud rate for that device by using the drop down menu shown in blue Figure B 7 When the correct baud rate is set the State should say OK and Errors should not be increasing as circled in green Figure B 7 The correct data string should also be scrolling in the lower part of the window green arrow Figure B 7 Now click on File gt Show Status in the sonar window circled in red Figure B 8 On the right hand side of the window click on the Config bullet under the Update button and then on the drop down menu named Config Item in green Select Serial and then click on the Update button several times blue arrow Check to make sure the sensor s usage percentage is well below 80 circled in purple If it is not increase the baud rate of the sensor change the baud rate under Serial Port Information as done before in step 10 and check the S
33. e appropriate user software manual Although this manual encompasses the latest operational features of the 6205 Bathymetry and Side Scan Sonar system some features may be periodically upgraded Therefore the information in this manual is subject to change and should be used for reference only Summary of Sections This manual is divided into the following sections and appendices e SECTION 1 Overview Provides an introduction to the system e SECTION 2 System Description Gives detailed specifications for the system e SECTION 3 Connections amp Formats Describes the connections and data formats e SECTION 4 Installation How to set up and install the system e SECTION 5 Principles of Operation How to use the system e SECTION 6 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions and answers e APPENDIX A Backup amp Restore Describes the method for backing up and restoring the topside processor e APPENDIX B Configuring the COM Ports Explains how to configure the COM ports e APPENDIX C Drawings amp Diagrams Contains large diagrams referenced in other sections T Edgelech vi Warnings Cautions and Notes Where applicable warnings cautions and notes are provided in this manual as follows WARNING Identifies a potential hazard that could cause personal injury or death to yourself or to others CAUTION Identifies a potential hazard that could be damaging to equipment or could result in the loss of data NOTE Re
34. e esses enean 2 6 uer 2 7 Dt 2 10 Cable EREMO EE 2 7 Figure 2 11 Inserting New Array 2 8 Figure 2 12 Array Flush VI HOUSING gege 2 8 Figure 2 13 Array Secured in RE Le 2 9 Figure 2 14 Array Replacement Complete nennen nene nnns nennen nnns 2 9 Figure 2 15 Rack Mount Topside Rear Panel Diagram Top and Real Time Connections Bottom 2 11 Figure 2 16 6205 P Portable TODS e EE 2 12 Figure 3 1 6205 R Rack Mount Topside Interface CONNECTIONS nnns 3 3 Per 3 5 Figure 4 1 6205 Deployment Option 1 Over the Bow rrrrnarnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnernnnnnnrnnnnnnvnnnnnnernnnnnsvnnnnnssennnene 4 2 Figure 4 2 6205 Deployment Option 2 Over the Side rrrrnrnnnnnrrnnnnnnnnrrnnvnnnnnrrnnnnnnnsvrnnnnnnnssnnnnnnnnseee 4 3 Figure 5 1 Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection Window a 5 1 Figure 5 2 Serial Port Information Wipndow nennen enne nennen nsn nnne arn 5 2 Per 5 3 Figure B 1 Sonar Remote Desktop Application Main Screen rrrrrnnrrrnnnnnrrnnnnnernnnnnrrnrnnnrrnnnnnevennnnesensnnne B 2 Figure B 2 Sonar Remote Desktop Shortcut to EdgeTech Folder rrrrrrnnrrrnnnanrrnnnnnrrvnrnnrrrnrnnnernnnnnerrnsneee B 3 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B Figure B 3 Finding the SonarSerial ID File Luavssersssraedea odde B 4 Figure B 4 SonarSenrt l Int GU B 5 Figure B 5 Diagnostic Window Reporting Ports Inactive Error B 5 Figure B 6 Rebooting Sonar from the Main Screen B 6 F
35. e hole in the top housing and reconnect it to the bottle 14 Replace the top housing ensuring the deck cable is in the aft position of the sonar head and securing it with the fourteen 1 4 20 x g cap screws and 3 16 Allen key 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B Figure 2 14 Array Replacement Complete 2 3 The 6205 Topside Interface The 6205 Topside Interface has two purposes e To provide power to the Sonar Head AND e To provide a direct link between the Sonar Head any supporting sensors and the Topside Computer The sonar interface box delivers power to the system and transmits receives data via the provided 10 m 32 ft Deck Cable and a SubConn 16 pin wet mate connector The topside sonar interface box also supplies three COM ports and or one Ethernet port to intake the navigation heading and attitude data from the supporting sensors The first two RS232 serial ports are configured for high speed and high accuracy 10Mbps while the third RS232 serial port is configured for standard serial connections Typical latencies for the high speed high accuracy ports are less than 100us whereas the standard serial port and Ethernet may have up to 100ms This topside interface box comes in two forms e Rack mountable topside interface box for use with a customer supplied computer OR e Portable splash proof interface box that includes a ruggedized laptop These two options are defined in the f
36. e source not found SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 10 000 TYP N bh ak Ha pai Ban eh d CO DS 3 Uu sooo TP y KN D a JL E Na Figure 2 3 Mounting Plate 2 2 Field Exchangeable Frequency Operations In order to switch between the different bathymetry frequencies the 6205 arrays must be exchanged with the corresponding bathymetry array For instance if the sonar head is currently a 230 kHz 550 kHz Side Scan with 230 kHz bathymetry and it is desired to exchange the bathymetry frequency to the 550 kHz channel then the following procedure should be followed The only tool needed for this operation is a 3 46 inch Allen Wrench 1 Place the unit on a stable and level platform such as a work bench or boat deck 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B Figure 2 4 Unit on Stable Platform 2 Take off the top half of the housing by removing the fourteen 1 4 20 x 3 cap screws using a 3 16 Allen key F 205 Ai AA a N J 1 UV JW a 4 H E i Figure 2 5 Removing the Cap Screws 3 Unplug the deck cable green from the bottle remove it from the top housing and set the top housing aside V EdgeTech 2 6 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION m ULUJ Figure 2 6 Top Housing and Deck Cable Removed 4 Unplug the port and starboard array cables yellow and black cables from the bottle Figure 2 7 Array Cables Unplugged 6205 BATHY
37. en click Next 9 Ensure all check boxes below are checked First hard disk track amp Master book record amp OS Part C 10 Click Next and then select save data to local network drives 11 Click Next and then select Recovery Media OR Group PC amp if reusing a flash drive 12 Name archive group product and s n Then click next 13 Insert the date for the comment e g 2 23 2013 Then click next 14 The system has now been successfully backed up A 2 Restoring the System Drive 1 Insert the Image Disk into USB slot and boot computer 2 Press F2 for laptops and Del for rack mount systems 3 Goto Boot and change HDD BBS Priorities 4 Highlight option one and change to Image Disk T Edgelech A 2 APPENDIX A BACKUP AND RESTORE 5 Confirm Boot Option Priorities are set to DVD then Image Disk 6 Save and Exit Paragon software will load 7 Click Cancel under Confirm Network if applicable 8 Click Post mortem Restore 9 Select Recovery Media and Product and s n 10 Click Next 11 Select Basic MBR Hard Disk number and click Next 12 Select the drive to restore the archive to and click Next 13 Do not select any options and click Next 14 Click Yes Apply these Changes Physically 15 Click Next 16 After the restore is complete reboot the PC and right click on Computer gt Properties If internet access is available do the following 17 Set the direct LAN connection to automatic an
38. ency side scan operating at 230 520 kHz or 520 1600 kHz Bathymetry data are obtained on either the 230 kHz or the 520 kHz frequency while the Side Scan imagery is collected simultaneously on both frequencies The sonar electronics and arrays are mounted onto a streamline body that is deployed over the bow or side of a survey vessel Sonar data is transferred from the transceiver to the processing unit on board via an Ethernet network interface Default configuration for the 6205 includes an integrated sound velocity sensor The system can interface with standard DGPS RTK systems MRUs SVPs CTDs Altimeters and Gyros altogether offering a powerful and versatile acquisition system that is suitable for many different applications 1 1 Supplied Components The following components come standard with the 6205 system e 6205 Swath Bathymetry and Side Scan Sonar System with 20 m 65 ft Deck Cable please refer to the Cable Drawing APPENDIX C DRAWINGS amp DIAGRAMS e Sound Velocity Sensor SVS located in the Sonar Head e Large Pelican Hardigg Shipping Case e 6205 R 19 inch Rack Mount Interface Box e EdgeTech s DISCOVER Bathymetric Acquisition Software e Electronic Copy of the Manuals NOTE The customer is to provide cable path between the 6205 Topside Processor Unit and the Sonar Head 1 2 Optional Equipment e Arrays for field exchangeable frequency operations e 6205 P Portable Topside with Ruggedized Laptop preloaded with
39. ency side scan data At this point each ping is represented by a complete data package containing all sonar and auxiliary data NOTE Once the data is passed back to DISCOVER Bathymetric these data are shown on the provided graphical displays to show the bathymetry and simultaneous dual frequency side scan data in real time These data may also be recorded as a JSF file if the user desires 6 This complete data package range angle dual frequency side scan and all auxiliary data is sent to the third party software 7 The third party software then logs these complete data packets to their native format The third party also provides graphical displays to show the bathymetry dual frequency side scan and auxiliary data 8 Finally these three dimensional third party data files contain every piece of information to post process the data and generate hydrographic final products 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B INSTALLATION Installing the 6205 system begins with unpacking and inspecting it after shipping installing the sonar head in the desired configuration and then connecting all the components This section provides an overview for unpacking inspecting installing and caring for the EdgeTech 6205 Swath Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar System 4 1 Unpacking and Inspecting The Sonar Head Deck Cable Transducers Pole Mount Flange Interface box with cables Laptop with transformer and
40. er to the DISCOVER Bathymetric Acquisition Software Manual 16 What third party software packages interface to the 6205 Swath Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan System EdgeTech has approved a small number of Third Party Topsides for acquisition and processing of the bathymetry and side scan data Currently Hypack SonarWiz and QINSy software packages have been approved but work continues to expand the number of topsides Please contact EdgeTech for updates 17 What should I do if my portable topside i e 6205 ruggedized laptop crashes Please refer to APPENDIX A BACKUP AND RESTORE for instructions on how to restore the portable topside If the user experiences any issues please contact EdgeTech Customer Service immediately so we can help restore the system and get the survey back up and running as soon as possible Edgelech BACKUP AND RESTORE The following section outlines the procedures for backing up and restoring the system drive A 1 Backing up the System Drive To back up the system drive 1 Insert image disk into USB slot and boot the computer 2 Toenter setup press F2 for laptops or Del for rack mount systems 3 Goto Boot and change HDD BBS Priorities 4 Highlight option 1 and change to Image Disk 5 Confirm Boot Option Priorities are set to DVD then Image Disk 6 Save and Exit Paragon software will load 7 Click Cancel under Confirm Network if applicable 8 Select Post mortem Backup and th
41. figuration sett OPT File Text Document Configuration sett Configuration sett Application Configuration sett Text Document Text Document Configuration sett Text Document Text Document Text Document Text Document Text Document Text Document Date created 2 6 2012 6 27 PM Figure B 3 Finding the SonarSerial ini File Le BI X Jj QU e EdgeTechin Towfish EdgeTech SSSSonar Sonar v 5 Search Sonar p 3 KB 1 KE 37 KB 3 KB 3 KB 1 096 KB 2 KB 2 KB 18 KB 1 KE 29 KB 1 KB 2 KB 1 KE 1 KE 1 KE 0014877 REV B B 5 e SonarSeriaLini Notepad Le i amp File Edit Format View Help seriali Set for GPS or MRU T551 sentence ORE Sentence Std NMEA Create 1 Parser 4 Must be A Port 1001 Baud 9600 Baud 38400 serialz Set for TSS TSSL sentence ORE Sentence Std NMEA Create l Parser 4 Port 1002 m 3115200 for ORE MRU or 38400 bit for the SMC Disk i verif yChecksum 0 5erial3 Spare Port change create to 1 to use Create Parser 4 serial4 Dont touch ever or there will be no sound velocity data Com4 set for valeport Minisvs setup using the vendor provided configuration utility set the following Baud 19200 Create 1 Parser 9 Port 4 Baud 19200 4 Figure B 4 SonarSerial ini File Service Flag 0x30000000 Overflow Count Power V 51 1 Error Count Ambient C 30 0 Resets Activity Time Sync Non
42. he 230 kHz system is the optimal solution For customer s surveying mostly in channels creeks and other enclosed bodies of water and operating in depths of about 0 5 to 50 meters the 520 kHz system is the best fit Please contact FdgeTech Customer Service for more information on the benefits of each system Does the 6205 system interface to Ethernet devices Currently the 6205 system can only interface to supporting sensors via the three COM ports RS 232 in the back of the Topside Interface Box Please check with EdgeTech as it is an upcoming feature Where is the best place to mount the 6205 Sonar Head on the survey vessel The bow of a survey vessel is always the best place to mount the 6205 Sonar Head By placing the system at the bow the sonar will most likely be far enough away from most interferences such as hull echoes propeller noise wake etc How long can I keep my 6205 Sonar Head in the water for The 6205 system was not designed with a permanent submerged installation in mind It is recommended that the 6205 system remain submerged no longer than 2 weeks at a time especially in warm salty waters Fouling and corrosion may degrade the measurements of the 6205 system and or the sound velocity sensor in the nose of the Sonar Head It is recommended that the array faces be checked regularly and if fouling is observed to please clean them using a wash cloth with mild soap and fresh water It is also recommended that the SVS
43. he source of position In this case use the location of the primary antenna to measure the installation offset for the GPS NOTE These measurements are important and will be used later as installation offsets in the third party software Please make sure to measure and note the exact location of the sensors to the vessel s center of motion Also please remember the Z dimension is referenced to the water line 8 Measure the location of the sonar head s port and starboard arrays relative to the vessel s center of motion Since the system is treated similar to a dual headed multibeam echo sounder each array will have a different measurement in the port stbd direction but will be the same in the fore aft and z directions The location of each array s acoustic center is provided in the Sonar Head drawing in APPENDIX C DRAWINGS 8 DIAGRAMS 9 Provide power to the 6205 Interface Box via the provided power cable 10 Connect the Sonar Head to the 6205 Topside Interface box via the Subconn 16 pin connector 11 Connect the MRU to COM1 and the Dual Head GPS to COM2 or vice versa a A MRU is used to measure the pitch roll and heave of the survey vessel b A dual head GPS is used to gather heading and position latitude longitude data 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B NOTE If the GPS does not supply heading i e single head only then a Gyro or other source of heading must be used In the case where another sens
44. igh speed network data and power cable The deck cable includes Cat 5e 4 pair stranded conductors that meets or exceeds TIA 568 B and is suitable for 10Base T and 100Base T The deck cable is also terminated with a Subconn 16 pin wet mate connector on both ends has a breaking strength of 545 kg 1200 Ibs and provides power and telemetry to the 6205 Sonar Head NOTE This deck cable is not to be used for towing 2 5 Detailed Specifications Detailed specifications for the 6205 system can be found in Table 2 1 MODEL 300 600 300 KHZ 600 1600 600 KHZ PHYSICALS Size 76 2 Lx 21 1 Wx 15 0 H cm 76 2 Lx 21 1 Wx 15 0 H cm 30 Lx 8 3 Wx11H in 30 L x 8 3 W x 11 H in Weight 19 9 kg 43 8 Ibs 19 9 kg 43 8 Ibs 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877_REV_B MODEL 300 600 300 KHZ 600 1600 600 KHZ Construction Color Sealing SIDE SCAN SONAR Center Frequency Range per Side Range Resolution Beam Width Along Track Depression FRP Composite Stainless Steel Reinforced Blue Angels Yellow O Ring Seal with Purge Valve 230 520 kHz 225 125 m 738 410 ft 30 10 mm 1 18 0 4 in 0 64 0 5 2 way 30 INTERFEROMETRIC SWATH BATHYMETRY Center Frequency Maximum Swath Range Resolution Ping Repetition Rate Both Sides Simultaneously Max Depth Below Tx 230 kHz 350 m 1148 ft 60 mm 2 36 in 5 m 16 ft 130 Hz 25 m 82 ft 30 Hz 50 m 164 ft 15Hz 100 m 328 ft 8 Hz 200 m 656 ft
45. igure B 7 Checking Serial Port InfortriatlODucsscciss cs ebbe eio B AANGAT NAA bau Heus B 7 Figure B 8 Checking Sensor E DE B 8 Figure B 9 Closing the System Status Window nennen nennen nnns nnns B 9 Figure NNN irati ALA AA AA B 10 Figure B 11 Checking Sensors Ueages nennen nennen nennen nsn nennen nnne nean B 11 Figure Re B 13 Figure B 13 Checking all COM Portes B 15 Figure C 1 6205 Sonar Head Drawing A EE C 2 Figure C 2 6205 Sonar Head Drawing Busan AA eaa UE TEES YE NEWER US Nbre oet V e GANG C 3 Figure C 3 0205 Sonar Head Drawing EEN C 4 BISTRO C 5 Figure C 5 6205 Wiring Diagrame rrnernnernnernnnsnnnvennsennsvnnsennsennnennnvnnnvnnnvnnnennnennnvnnnsnnnsnnnsnnnsnnnssnnsennsennsener C 6 Figure C 6 6205 P Portable Topside Interface Bon C 7 Figure C 7 Array Color Re C 8 T Edgelech xviii LIST OF TABLES Table 2 1 6205 SpecificatiO E 2 14 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877_REV_B OVERVIEW EdgeTech s 6205 is a combined fully integrated swath bathymetry and dual frequency side scan sonar system The 6205 uses multiple receive element transducers and one discrete transmit element to produce real time high resolution 3D maps of the seafloor while also providing co registered simultaneous dual frequency side scan and bathymetric data The high number of channels enables superb rejection of multi path effects reverberation and acoustic noise The 6205 provides bathymetry and dual frequ
46. ile the 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B 2 3 EZE Side Scan imagery is collected simultaneously on both frequency channels The 6205 utilizes two arrays port and starboard to map the seafloor much like a dual head multibeam system Each 6205 array is constructed using 11 independent longitudinal PZT elements One of these is used for the transmit function and as a full resolution side scan receiver while the remaining 10 elements make up an approximately half wavelength spaced array of sensors for its bathymetry receiver 2 1 3 Sound Velocity Sensor The 6205 Sonar Head has a flooded section that is used to house an AML sound velocity sensor SVS providing a response time of 47 us a resolution of 0 001 m s and a theoretical accuracy of 0 025 m s A closer look at the SVS is presented in Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 SVS in Nose of Sonar Head 2 1 4 Housing The 6205 housing is made from Fiber Reinforced Polymer FRP Composite and stainless steel and has an upper and lower section The housing supplies a streamline body for efficient underwater maneuvers rated up to 12 knots and protects the SVS arrays and deck cable connections 2 1 5 Mounting Plate The 6205 mounting plate is made of stainless steel and has been designed with a variable bolt pattern to secure the system to several different deployment mechanisms thereby cutting back on installation and mobilization time T Edgelech 2 4 Error Referenc
47. lar e 8GB of Memory RAM e 500GB Hard Drive e 4USB Ports e 1 Ethernet Port e 1VGA Port 2 3 2 6205 P Portable Topside Interface The 6205 P Portable Topside Interface is a portable and splash proof design of the 6205 R Rack Mount Interface box It offers all the same connections to the 6205 Sonar Head for the supporting sensors i e GPS MRU etc and does so with a series of break out cables See Figure 2 16 for a picture of the portable option Figure 2 16 6205 P Portable Topside EdgeTech 2 14 Error Reference source not found SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This option comes standard with a ruggedized laptop preloaded with EdgeTech s DISCOVER Bathymetric Acquisition Software The ruggedized laptop is a high performance PC running Windows 7 Professional as its operating system It also has a Quad Core processor and comes with a 500 GB hard drive This laptop is used to simultaneously execute EdgeTech s DISCOVER Bathymetric Acquisition Software as well as any third party data acquisition and post processing software NOTE Even though the Topside Computer may look and operate like a general purpose PC it is not designed to have other software installed Installing other software besides the ones supplied with the system can have undesirable effects such as poor and or slow performance when acquiring bathymetry and dual frequency side scan data 2 4 Deck Cable The deck cable is a 20 meter 65 feet underwater h
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49. ndow Figure B 13 15 Finally close the Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection window NOTE f this window is left open during data acquisition the user may experience a very slow computer This is because the remote desktop application uses a large amount of the link capacity to stay open So it is always a good idea to close the remote desktop application when finished with the configurations 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B 2 Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection 19 2 Sonar Fie Recording Transmit Misc System Status Seriall On Com1001 Queues N State OK ParseErrors 3 mae Hecvd SERERE 4528 HecvQOF 0 XOQOF 0 st Qut Q In 297 1 32 4 3 Capacity 3 43 NMEA Update T7170 30 30 30 55 24 30 Config ge Serial ix On Coml 02 Queuez N State OK ParseErrors 3 Msgs deng Generated 4528 RecvOOF 0 XQOF 0 ques Bytes ast Qut 0 In 297 1 324 C Errors Capacity 23 43 ASCII 000 Ur c POST et ow 30 30 30 55 2d 30 C Diag Tr Serial3 On Com Queues MN State OK ParseErrors D z Mags Recvd Generated 4528 RecvQ0F xXQOF SETZ ast Qut 0 In 297 1 32 4 Capacity 53 23 NMEA z D er ud Oa Seriald On Com Queues N State OK ParseErrors D Mags Recvd Generated 4528 RecvOOF 0 XQOF 0 Dag AR stlDut 0 In 297 1 324 ME E Cmd Val Figure B 13 Checking all COM Ports V EdgeTech DRAWINGS amp DIAGRAMS
50. ntly be between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Furthermore the location should enable direct communications with the deck crew that is operating the survey vessel Sonar Head and other supporting sensors 4 4 Topside Connections After the Sonar Head has been installed and the Topside Interface Box correctly placed on the survey vessel the supporting sensors can now be connected To connect the supporting sensors Sonar Head and Topside Interface Box Edgelech 4 4 SECTION 4 INSTALLATION ooo 1 Setup the MRU as described in the MRU s user manual 2 Position and secure a MRU to the vessel s center of motion If the MRU cannot be mounted in this location then please try to mount it as close as possible to the center of motion 3 Setup the GPS as described in the GPS s user manual 4 Position and secure the GPS Antennas so that they have a clear view of the sky Also ensure to secure the GPS receiver in a dry sheltered area on the survey vessel that is protected from weather and water spray 5 Ensure the sonar head is installed properly on the pole mount whether it is at the bow or side of the vessel 6 Measure the relative location of the MRU to the vessel s center of motion If the MRU was mounted exactly at the vessel s center of motion these measurements would be recorded as 0 0 0 7 Measure the location of the GPS relative to the vessel s center of motion Typically the primary antenna is used as t
51. nts and correspondences as well All returned materials must be shipped prepaid Freight collect shipments will not be accepted EdgeTech will pay freight charges on materials going back to the customer after they have been evaluated and or repaired CAUTION Never attempt to ship portable topside units in their Storm Case alone Although rugged these cases are not intended to be used as shipping containers and the delicate internal components could be damaged if used in this manner The following steps apply only to material being returned from outside the Continental United States Follow them carefully to prevent delays and additional costs 1 Allshipments must be accompanied by three copies of your proforma invoice showing the value of the material and the reason for its return If the reason is for repair it must be clearly stated in order to move through customs quickly and without duties being charged Whenever possible please send copies of original export shipping documents with the consignment 2 If the value of the equipment is over 1000 the following Shipper s oath must be sent with the invoice This oath can be typed on the invoice or on a separate letterhead 1 declare that the articles herein specified are the growth produce or manufacture of the United States that they were exported from the United States from the port of on or about that they are returned without having been advanced in value or
52. o see that replacement components are interchangeable and use the same software drivers At times however direct replacements may not exist When this happens EdgeTech will provide the necessary drivers with the replacement part EdgeTech may also change certain hardware per customer requirements Therefore portions of this manual such as parts lists and test features are subject to change These sections should be used for reference only When changes are made that affect system operation they will be explicitly noted Also some options and features may not be active in the customer s unit at time of delivery Upgrades will be made available when these features are implemented 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B PREFACE We the employees at EdgeTech would like to thank you for purchasing a 6205 Bathymetry and Side Scan Sonar system At EdgeTech it is our policy to provide high quality cost effective products and support services that meet or exceed your requirements We also strive to deliver them on time and to continuously look for ways to improve them We take pride in the products we manufacture and want you to be entirely satisfied with your equipment Purpose of this Manual The purpose of this manual is to provide the user with information on the installation and use of EdgeTech s 6205 Bathymetry and Side Scan Sonar system For detailed information relating to software that came with this device refer to th
53. ollowing sections T Edgelech 2 12 Error Reference source not found SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2 3 1 6205 R Rack Mount Topside Interface The 6205 R Rack Mount Topside Interface box has been designed to slide into a 19 in Rack Mount Optima Case It provides the user with a dry connection to the sonar head for all the supporting sensors i e GPS MRU etc It also provides three input output serial ports four Ethernet ports AC power input on off switch and two BNC connectors that supply an input trigger and 1PPS sync These interfaces are illustrated in Figure 2 15 ETHERMET OUTPUTS EXT TRIGGER LINE 115 230 VAC Figure 2 15 Rack Mount Topside Rear Panel Diagram Top and Real Time Connections Bottom The Rack Mount option does not come with a topside computer and must be supplied by the customer minimum requirements are provided in sub section 2 3 1 1 EdgeTech s DISCOVER Bathymetric 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B Acquisition Software is included ona DVD that is supplied upon delivery of the 6205 Sonar Head This software can also be downloaded from the EdgeTech FTP site Please contact FdgeTech Customer Service for FTP site credentials 2 3 1 1 Topside Computer s Minimum Requirements If the topside computer is to be supplied by the customer then it must have the following minimum requirements e Windows 7 Professional Operating System e Intel Core i7 4900MQ 2 8GHz Processor or simi
54. or is needed to provide heading the sensors should be connected as COM1 MRU COM2 Heading COM 3 GPS The low latency ports COM1 and COM2 must be designated to the low latency sensor information i e attitude and heading NOTE Please refer to sub section 3 2 2 for more information on connecting the COM Ports Also please use APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS to configure the COM ports for the individual sensors 12 Connect the 6205 Interface box to the topside computer using an Ethernet cable 13 Turn the PC on and launch DISCOVER Bathymetric Software 14 If desired launch any one of the supported third party software packages i e Hypack SonarWiz or QINSy setup the 6205 drivers and input the installation offsets measured in steps 6 through 8 At this point all equipment and software is ready for surveying See SECTION 5 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION for use of the system 4 5 Careand Maintenance The 6205 Sonar Head is not designed for long term deployments and it is not recommended to keep the system in water for more than two weeks After each mission the system should be rinsed thoroughly with freshwater making sure to rinse the SVS at the front and connectors at the back using the carry slots located on the sonar housing The faces of the arrays should also be inspected after every deployment for organism growth or damage If any residue is noticed clean the array faces using a wash cloth with mild soap an
55. ovide heading data In this case three sensors are required a GPS for navigation latitude longitude a Gyro for heading and a motion sensor for roll pitch and heave measurements Therefore all three COM ports should be used and assigned as follows e COMI MRU Roll Pitch Heave e COM2 Gyro Heading e COM3 GPS latitude longitude The sensors allocated to COM1 and COM2 may be interchanged because of the same reason stated above in the second example The GPS data or latitude and longitude data must be allotted to COM3 because position can tolerate a 100ms latency whereas attitude and heading are crucial to correcting the wide swath of data NOTE To configure the serial ports according to the examples given above please see APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877_REV_B 3 2 4 Sonar Data Flow DISCOVER Bathymetric software acquisition package provides a way to control store and display the bathymetry and side scan sonar data DISCOVER Bathymetric contains two processors one to process the bathymetry solutions called the Bathymetric Processor and the second to process and display the dual frequency side scan data To illustrate the data flow between DISCOVER the Bathymetric Processor and any third party software the block diagram in Figure 3 2 is used NOTE The 6205 Sonar Interface Box in the flow chart below can be either the 6205 R Rack Mount Interface Box or the 6
56. r the bow deployment is depicted in the photographs in Figure 4 1 If help is needed with this type of installation please do not hesitate to contact EdgeTech Customer Service T Edgelech 4 2 SECTION 4 INSTALLATION Figure 4 1 6205 Deployment Option 1 Over the Bow 4 2 2 Over the Side Deployment An alternative to the bow mount is to secure the 6205 Sonar Head over the side of the survey vessel via a pole An example of an over the side deployment is illustrated in the images in Figure 4 1 If help is needed with this type of installation please contact EdgeTech Customer Service 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B Figure 4 2 6205 Deployment Option 2 Over the Side 4 3 Positioning the Topside Interface Box The Topside Interface Box can be set up several ways depending on which model was purchased The 6205 R 19 in Rack Mount version should be located and set up in a dry sheltered area on the survey vessel that is protected from weather and water spray The 6205 P portable design is a bit more versatile since it is watertight when closed but cannot ever be submerged and can be set up anywhere on the survey vessel that is most convenient Care should be taken however to keep the ends of the breakout cables dry Avoid areas of direct sunlight especially in tropical environments as heat build up can occur and viewing status indicators can become difficult The temperature should also consiste
57. requency tradeoffs EdgeTech has designed the 6205 Sonar Head with field exchangeable arrays such that the bathymetry frequency can be switched from the low frequency channel to high frequency channel or vice versa However this feature only exists on the 230 kHz 550 kHz models Also the 6205 Swath Bathymetry and Side Scan Sonar Head comes standard with a Sonar Processor Port and Starboard Sonar Arrays a Sound Velocity Sensor SVS Housing upper amp lower and a Mounting Plate These components are demonstrated in Figure 2 1 T Edgelech 2 2 Error Reference source not found SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Mounting Pole CFE Mounting Plate P AG Housing Upper Sound Velocity Sensor SVS Housing Lower Sonar Arrays Port and Stbd Osten Figure 2 1 6205 Sonar Head Components NOTE The terms used in Figure 2 1 will be referenced throughout the document 2 1 1 Sonar Processor The 6205 Sonar Processor has a built in PC running Windows XP as its operating system The main firmware installed on the embedded PC is an application called sonar exe This firmware controls the sonar s hardware and performs specific functions such as the signal processing and time synchronization of the acquired data 2 1 2 Sonar Arrays The 6205 provides bathymetry and dual frequency side scan simultaneously and operates at 230 520 kHz or 520 1600 kHz Bathymetry data are obtained on either the 230 kHz or the 520 kHz channel wh
58. s made using a physical wired connection via the standard 10 m deck cable This cable is fixed to the Sonar Head and provides a direct connection from the Sonar Head to the 6205 Sonar Interface box The 6205 Sonar Interface then connects to a Topside Computer via a standard RJ 45 Ethernet plug The correct IP addresses for the sonar head and topside PC are listed below e Sonar Head IP Address 192 9 0 101 e Topside PC IP Address 192 9 0 99 NOTE The factory defaults for the 6205 sonar head IP address is 192 9 0 101 and should not be changed for any reason The ruggedized laptop that is supplied with the 6205 P portable topside interface will also be preconfigured to 192 9 0 99 on delivery from the factory It is only when the customer has to supply their own topside computer the IP address needs to be set to the address above 3 2 2 Serial Port Connections There are three RS 232 serial ports provided on the 6205 Sonar Interface box COM1 and COM2 have been configured for high speed and high accuracy 10Mbps COMS is configured for standard RS 232 serial connections Typical latencies for the high speed high accuracy ports are less than 100us whereas the standard serial port has up to 100ms These serial ports are provided to intake the navigation heading and attitude roll pitch and heave data from the supporting sensors Please see APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS on how to configure the COM ports 3 2 3 Hardware Connectivit
59. sing data on any of the three four COM ports depending on how the particular system has been configured If one Port is showing Port Inactive check the connection of the device and the Topside Interface Box If a Port is showing Unknown Data first check to make sure the baud rate matches the sonar s baud rate as in sub section 5 1 If this matches then please check the format of the devices 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B 6 3 e output data Ensure the data format follows Section 3 1 of this manual If the problem persists please contact EdgeTech Customer Service 13 Can the 6205 acquire dual frequency side scan at the same time as the bathymetry data The 6205 can log in real time all three data sets simultaneously to the same data file i e bathymetry low frequency side scan and high frequency side scan 14 Can the 6205 System measure pilings or vertical objects The 6205 system can measure vertical objects if configured to do so By default the system is set to record and bin the interferometric data using a specified number of horizontal bins To map vertical objects please change the binning mode to Angle Binning Please see the DISCOVER Bathymetric Manual for further instructions 15 What do I do if I do not see data scrolling in my Third Party Software Check to see if DISCOVER is connected to the Third Party Software using the Connections Information window For more information please ref
60. t be connected to COM3 T Edgelech B 14 APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS PR 6 Click on the Misc at the top of the Sonar screen as shown in Figure B 7 then Serial Port Information 7 Check COM1 and set the correct baud rate for that device by using the drop down menu shown in blue Figure B 7 When the correct baud rate is set the State should say OK and Errors should not be increasing as circled in green Figure B 7 The correct data string should also be scrolling in the lower part of the window green arrow Figure B 7 8 Now check COM and set the correct baud rate for the other device as done before in Step 6 9 Also remember to check COM3 as before and set the correct baud rate for GPS 10 Now click on File gt Show Status in the sonar window circled in red Figure B 8 11 On the right hand side of the window click on the Config bullet under the Update button and then on the drop down menu named Config Item in green Figure B 8 12 Select Serial and then click on the Update button several times blue arrow Figure B 13 13 Check to make sure the sensors usage percentages are well below 8096 circled in purple Figure B 13 If they are not increase the baud rate of the sensor change the baud rate under Serial Port Information as done before in steps 6 and 7 and check the Status again otherwise the sonar will report errors 14 When satisfied with the incoming data press OK in the System Status wi
61. tamp up the deck cable to the 6205 Sonar Interface and are passed to the Topside Computer through the Deck Cable and via Ethernet Port 1 IP Address 192 9 0 99 T EdgeTech 3 4 SECTION 3 CONNECTIONS amp FORMATS The Topside Computer then processes these data using the DISCOVER Bathymetric software to send amplitude angle and range data to the 3rd party software for logging and post processing This process is explained in further details in the following section The 3rd party software and DISCOVER Bathymetric processors may all run on the same computer 3 2 3 1 Serial Port Configuration Examples The first example in Figure 3 1 depicts a sensor interfacing to the 6205 Sonar Interface that provides time navigation latitude longitude heading roll pitch and heave data over one serial connection such as a NovaTel ProPak 6 or Applanix PosMV As depicted by Figure 3 1 the sensor is connected to COM1 The second example shows the most common interfacing scenario a GPS that provides navigation and heading data accompanied by a motion sensor for attitude measurements The COM ports should be assigned as such e COM1 MRU Roll Pitch Heave e COM2 GPS Navigation and Heading These assignments may be interchanged between COM1 and COM2 because both ports have been configured for high speed and high accuracy COM3 should not be used in this scenario The third and last example portrays the situation where the GPS does not pr
62. tatus again otherwise the sonar will report errors Proceed to step 15 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B x 000000 0001U 0066 003711 000000 0001U 0066 003711 000000 0001U 0067 004211 000000 0001U 0068 004111 000000 0001U 0067 004111 000000 0001U 0066 003711 000000 0001U 0065 003711 000000 0001U 0066 003711 lt w Start 19 2 Sonar Figure B 7 Checking Serial Port Information V EdgeTech B 8 APPENDIX B CONFIGURING COM PORTS E Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection Z Sonar fd _ C3 cording Transmit is System Status Seriall On Com1001 Queues N State OK ParseErrors 3 Msgs Recvd 0 Generated 4528 RecvOOF 0 XOOF 0 Tett D In 297 1 324 d pdate nfig mcs Ja T II IG TI iU 30 20 2d 30 30 30 30 55 2d 30 G Co I TENOR C POST C Diag Contin Gerial4 On Cam4 Queues N State OK ParseErrors D Refresh Msgs Recvd 0 Generated 4528 RecvQOF 0 XQOF D 5 List d stiQut D In 237 1 324 NEAR LAO Np 1545 Clear Ctrs 5 Figure B 8 Checking Sensor Status 15 When satisfied with the incoming data press OK in the System Status window Figure B 9 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B B Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection 19 2 Sonar File Recording Transmit Misc Serial On Com1001 Queues N State OK ParseErrors 3 Msgs Hecvd 0 Generated 45
63. y Figure 3 1 is a block diagram that illustrates the interconnections between the 6205 Swath Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar Head the 6205 R Rack Mount Topside Interface and all supporting 6205 BATHYMETRY AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0014877 REV B 3 3 Eo ee sensors This illustration also gives three examples of possible sensor configurations which are explained below Kk a aan aang aaa 1 Example 1 l Example 2 l Example 3 d d d d Topside Computer Attitude Heading Attitude l IP Address 192 9 0 99 Position Time Attitude Not Used l Heading Position Time Heading Not Used Not Used Pe LM EUM Position Time 3 ETHERNET OUTPUTS SEA CABLE X 4 er y EXT TRIGGER LINE 115 230 VAC Power 115 220 VAC 6205 Sonar Head IP Address 192 9 0 101 Figure 3 1 6205 R Rack Mount Topside Interface Connections The 6205 P Portable Topside Interface connections are similar and are presented in APPENDIX C DRAWINGS amp DIAGRAMS In Figure 3 1 the 6205 Sonar Interface connects to the Sonar Head via the Deck Cable Navigation heading roll pitch and heave data from the supporting sensors via COM ports 1 2 and or 3 are inputted at the Sonar Interface passed through the Deck Cable and logged by the Sonar Processor in the Sonar Head These data are transmitted along with the raw side scan data with a common times

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