User`s Manual M-Series Sonar - BlueView Technologies, Inc.
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1. X X 25 Cable Whip AN BlueView Page 26 092 dems jeule 1uBregs e Jeuos OU J 3 oN STUNTS cla UMOIG JOA 8r EE AIYAA oj JEUOS Ce 5 sy uAMenig Jaqi4 gang uonmeuuo penod sawong J0128uuo es nduu YUM diuM paiddng mainanjg eu peje L panddns 12W0 5NO ruon 4 euog LAILLETTTTT lt lt asn e3ejieju 27 BlueView e Appendix D Warranty BVT warrants its systems against defective materials or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of shipment BV T s liability under this warranty is limited solely to repair or replacement at BV T s option and applies only if a BVT is notified in writing no later than 30 days after the defect is discovered during the one year warranty period b Buyer obtains authorization from to return the defective part the defective article is returned to BVT facility with transportation charges paid by the buyer BV T s examination of such article discloses to its satisf2. Hecommended tilt angles NAN BlueView 13 Chapter 6 Advanced Sonar Operation Changing the Sonar IP Settings As communication with the M Series sonar is handled through an Ethernet interface the sonar requires an IP address to function properly There 3 ways to accomplish this static DHCP server or DHCP host but the system is shipped from the factory with a static address of 192 168 1 45 and a DHCP server enabled These settings however can be changed using the ProViewer Software Note The ability to change IP settings is an advanced feature of the ProViewer software and is only recommended for users familiar with settings and network configurations Incorrect settings can result in the loss of communication with the sonar 1 With the M Series sonar powered and connected open the ProViewer software and click the connect button 2 In the window that comes up select the M Series sonar then click the Properties button 90 ES Available Sonar Devices 3 In the window that appears select the Network tab Change the IP settings to the desired values and click Save 4 Restart the M Series Sonar NAN BlueView Page 14 Note By factory default the sonar provides DHCP service to the computer or network it is attached to If your network has a DHCP server operating you should disable the sonar DHCP server before connecting it to the new network Note The sonar Ethe
3. 14 Changing the Sonar IP 14 Image Calibration AA 15 When You Forget the M Series Sonar s IP Address 16 Chablek 72 NAAS a 17 ETO U SC a AA 17 ANC AA 17 onapter 72 AA AA 18 mage Updates lt 6 AA 20 SUI TOL 20 Appendix Technical 5 21 Appenak DOWNS 22 AN BlueView 3 M900 S STR 90 130 and M900 LT STR 90 130 Outline Drawing 23 900 5 90 130 and M900 LT ANG 90 130 Outline Drawing 24 Appendix o Cable Tan eure Un ee nec eure ovni 25 Olah TO MG CANG RTI TM 25 CAD VND AA 26 MO NAL 27 Appendix D 28 AN BlueView 4 Teledyne BlueView Inc has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document however because ongoing development efforts are made to continually improve the capabilities of our products we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document We disclaim liability for errors omissions or future changes herein 2012 Teledyne BlueView Inc All rights reserv
4. Inc at 206 545 7260 u BlueView Page 5 Chapter 1 M Series Sonar Overview Congratulations on your purchase of a Teledyne BlueView Inc 2D Miniature Multibeam Imaging Sonar system The Teledyne BlueView Inc sonar is a general purpose underwater imaging sonar designed for ROV AUV vessel mounted and stationary tripod integration With its Ethernet interface and user friendly software the sonar system is designed to be just as easy to use as it is functional This manual covers operations of the M Series sonar systems About the Sonar Teledyne BlueView Inc 2D imaging sonar provides streaming sonar imagery making it easy to search and navigate in low and zero visibility water Teledyne BlueView Inc has coupled high performance imaging capability with a powerful software package creating one of the world s most versatile underwater imaging systems available today Advanced sonar technology rugged design and powerful software are just a few highlights of your sonar system This manual explains imaging sonar interpretation and provides instructions on the installation and operation of your sonar system For detailed information on using the sonar imaging software please see the ProViewer Software Handbook found both on the software CD as well as under the software s help menu p BlueView Page 6 Chapter 2 Understanding Imaging 5 What is Imaging Sonar Many people are familiar with scanning type sonar which e
5. in the range of 169 254 16 8 Using the ProViewer software connect normally and reconfigure the sonar s network settings to be compatible with its intended network BlueView 16 Chapter 7 Maintenance Before Use 1 Prior to assembly of components ensure that all connector contacts are clean dry and free of dirt and or corrosion 2 Inspect sacrificial zinc anode on rear bulkhead of sonar head and replace if it appears that more than half of the anode has been lost to corrosion 3 Inspect all cables and connectors for abrasion cuts or cracks Repair or replace as needed 4 Inspect anodized sonar shell front and rear bulkheads for excessive corrosion If there is any question as to usability with the extent of any corrosion contact Teledyne BlueView Inc 5 Inspect front and rear bulkhead joints of sonar head to insure the 8 flush mount housing screws are in place Note these are not a field replaceable item and should never be removed except by factory trained personnel After Use 1 After use rinse the sonar rear connector on the sonar and the sonar cable with a solution of mild soap and fresh water At this time inspect all components for corrosion wear or damage This includes the sonar connectors cables and anode Replace any component showing corrosion or damage 2 Clean the connectors on the sonar cable and the connector on the rear bulkhead of the sonar unit with alcohol
6. Note the connector on the rear bulkhead of the sonar unit is NOT a field replaceable item If any damage is detected please contact Teledyne BlueView Inc for an RMA number to return the sonar to the factory for replacement repair and re test 3 Apply 3M silicon spray lube or equivalent to the external mating surface of the sonar connector and the internal mating surface of the sonar cable connector Do not grease 4 Check that the anode is in place and it has not deteriorated Replace as necessary More than 5096 should remain or the anode should be replaced When replacing the anode make sure the surface under the anode is bare and bright before the anode is installed to ensure good electrical contact For replacement anode please contact Teledyne BlueView Inc p BlueView Page 17 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Possible Cause 120 or 220 VAC outlet and that the small green LED No Power on the POE Box is illuminated Check that the Sonar to Surface cable is plugged into the SONAR J1 port on the POE Box Confirm that the POE Box is plugged into a standard In addition to the connections described above verify Improperly connected that you have a good cable between the computer Ethernet port and the PC J2 port on the POE Box Reset the sonar by removing the POE box AC power Bad State cord for 10 seconds The sonar head takes 40 seconds to reboot after power is re applied Dirty connectors Make sure that all connector p
7. address automatically or to a static 192 168 1 x where x is any number besides 45 that doesn t conflict with the user s system l Local Area Connection Status 1 Local Area Connection Properties Authentication Advanced Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General can get IP settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask pour network administrator Far the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically gt Use the following IF address address 192 168 1 33 Subnet mask 255 55 25871 0 DNS server address automatically gt Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred 0145 server Alternate 0145 server 22 0 Advanced 2 Open the ProViewer Software on the User Computer and click on the connect button 3 The Proviewer software will display the available sonar heads to connect to BlueView Page 10 4 Select the desired head and click Connect or just double click the desired head 5 sonar head still does not appear when used in stand alone mode click the Add button and type 192 168 1 45 the default Sonar IP address for the M Series Sonar Sonar Devices Mame Type Info M etwark USB Add Network Sonar Address 192 166 1 45 Properties Connect Cancel 6 For Troubleshooting issues please visit Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If you still canno
8. Everywhereyoulook mu TELEDYNE BlueView User s Manual M Series Sonar Part Number 204156 01 Revision Septemeber 2012 92012 Teledyne BlueView Inc All rights reserved product names are trademarks of their respective companies System Contents Along with the M Series Sonar you will receive an accessory kit containing the following ProViewer CD Cable Whip 4 ft 60 W POE Box Carrying Case M Series Quickstart Guide JV BlueView 2 Table of Contents O SUI 2 Chapter 1 M Series Sonar 6 About the 6 Chapter 2 Understanding Imaging 7 VV at SON Ez LL 7 How do interpret the Sonar 7 onan 2 TON SENA 8 Iristall iie SOM Ware aa aa AA 8 PASSED OMS SIC TII sanajana ana eyange yaaa ________ ______ 9 Recommended Assembly PlOCCGUNG aas aaa aaa KENEN EN AA 9 KUNING PEO 000 PME AA 10 FNS SOT DATE 11 M sana ai aaa anaa a Sa BAEN E BENE E BA BAN BE BANI KAG ENG GAN MANNA 11 Chapter 5 ONE IANG I NAA 12 MOUNTING SONA AE 12 MOUNUNG PAA AA AA 12 Sonar Up Down 12 Oey igo 13 Chapter 6 Advanced Sonar Operation
9. action that any defect nonconformance was not caused by negligence misuse improper installation accident or unauthorized repair by a person other than BVT This warranty is non transferable is valid only for the original purchaser and is void if the system is leased rented to third parties This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise which extend beyond this warranty No warranty is made with regards to any article which have been repaired or altered except by BVT or which shall have been subject to misuse negligence or accident The aforementioned provisions do not exceed the original warranty period of any article which has either been repaired or replaced by BVT AN BlueView Page 28
10. agram illustrates the proper connections needed for the system to function properly Recommended Assembly Procedure 1 Inspect all cable connector contacts to ensure no moisture corrosion or damage exists before assembling the system Connect the 10 pin underwater connector on the Sonar to Surface Cable to the mating bulkhead connector on the rear of the sonar Once connected ensure that the connector is fully engaged and tightened Connect the RJ45 connector on the Sonar to Surface Cable to the SONAR 1 port on the POE Junction Box Connect one end of the Standard Ethernet Cable to the PC J2 port on the POE Box Note The Sonar Head cabling is conveniently designed so that you can connect your POE Box to a PC with a standard Ethernet cable Connect the other end of the Standard Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet port on the User computer Plug the POE Box power cable into a standard 120 or 220 VAC wall outlet The sonar Head will power up and initialize itself in approximately 40 seconds Correct operation requires that power be cycled from the AC side of the Junction Box If you cycle the power off briefly make sure you leave the power unplugged for at least 10 seconds Turn on your computer AN BlueView 9 Running ProViewer Once your sonar system is connected and turned on it s time to connect your PC to the sonar 1 The IP address on the user s PC will need to be set either to Obtain an IP
11. ed No part of this publication may be copied reproduced or translated without the prior written consent of Teledyne BlueView Inc No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the prior consent of Teledyne BlueView Inc Any unauthorized use is a violation of copyright laws Warning This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision grounding boat damage or personal injury Warning This product contains lead a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm Handling and or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead in the form of solder Warning Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate this equipment Warning This equipment contains High Voltage electronics Tampering with or using damaged equipment could lead to serious injury Warranty Information The sonar is backed by a standard 12 month parts and labor warranty policy See Appendix D for more information For more information on safety and or maintenance issues please call Teledyne BlueView
12. erved for broadcast use network device addresses are the same In the ProViewer Sonar Devices window click the Add button and enter the address you think the PC ARP table is stale sonar is set to respond to then click OK The sonar should respond within several seconds Alternatively the PC power can be cycled to refresh the ARP table Use ohmmeter to verify Tx and Rx line connectivity between the Ethernet connector that plugs into the PC and the 10 pin connector that plugs into the Sonar Head Refer to ProViewer Sonar to Surface Cable Drawing in the Appendix for pin to pin connection information Poor connection quality AN BlueView Page 19 Image Updates Seem Slow iernenconcection Shut down any other computers or services that are j consuming the Ethernet network bandwidth When your sonar pings it must wait for the echo to return from a distant object long range settings Range settings directly cause slow updates Reduce the Range Stop distance to increase the update rate The larger the displayed sonar image the longer it takes for the ProViewer software to construct the image To increase the image display update rate decrease the size of the sonar image display window by grabbing one of sides or corner of the GUI and dragging it towards the center of the GUI window GUI window size Still not working Please contact us Teledyne BlueView Inc Customer Support www blueview co
13. ins are clean and corrosion free Improper Ethernet cable The Sonar Head cabling is conveniently designed so that you can connect your POE Box to a PC with a standard Ethernet cable However when connecting your POE Box to a network hub a crossover Ethernet cable is required unless your network hardware is capable automatically handling crossed Ethernet cables Restart the networking software There are several ways to do this depending on your particular operating system Open the windows network connection window and right click on the Ethernet connection Select repair or disable then enable You can also simply restart the computer or cycle the power on the sonar PC networking software is confused AN BlueView Page 18 Make sure the subnet mask is the same on both and sonar For the factory default Class C network configuration the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 The 255 defines the network portion of the address The O defines the device portion of the IP address subnet masks don t match Make sure the IP network part of the address 15 network addresses the same on both the sonar and the computer In the don t match factory default case this is the first 3 numbers in the address 192 168 1 The device part of the address must be different for every device on the network In the factory default case the sonar is set to 45 and the PC is set to 3 Do not use 255 as it is res
14. m 206 545 7260 8am 5pm PST Mon through Fri AN BlueView Page 20 Appendix Technical Specifications M900 S STR M900 LT STR M900 S ANG M900 LT ANG 90 130 90 130 90 130 90 130 Field of View 90 130 90 130 90 130 Max Range 100m 328 ft 100m 328 ft 100m 328 ft Beam Width 1 x 20 x 20 1 x 20 512 768 512 768 Up To 15 Hz 900 kHz 8 2 in x 4 6 in Number of Beams 512 768 Beam Spacing 0 18 0 18 Range Resolution Update Rate Up To 15 Hz Up To 15 Hz Frequency 900 kHz 900 kHz Mechanical Weight in Air 4 0 Ibs tod Weight in Water 1 3 Ibs tod Depth Rating 1000m 300m Size 7 6 in x 4 0 in 7 6 in x 4 0 in See Outline Drawings for Exact Dimensions NAN BlueView Page 21 Appendix B Mechanical Drawings NO OBSTRUCTIONS PERMITTED IN THIS AREA CONNECTOR IMPULSE MK5 310 FCR 200013 01 BVT P N 200805 03 SECTION A A SCAIE 1 2 BlueView Page 22 M900 S STR 90 130 and M900 LT STR 90 130 Outline Drawing CLAMPING MOUNTING ALLOWED IN THIS ZONE USE BVT P N 201392 01 OR SIMILAR CLAMP THAT WILL NOT DEFORM CYLINDRICAL SHAPE SM _______ dt AN BlueView Page 23 M900 S ANG 90 130 and M900 LT ANG 90 130 Outline Drawing NAH BlueView Page 24 Appendix Cable Diagrams Sonar to Surface Cable BlueView
15. mploy mechanical rotation of a single acoustic beam over an imaging area This works well when used on stationary platforms and or when imaging static targets They become much less useful when working from a moving platform and or trying to image moving targets since any motion can cause errors in the final image By comparison Teledyne BlueView Inc imaging sonar are sensors which form many small acoustic beams at once This allows them to work well from stationary and moving platforms An imaging sonar can produce several high quality images per second making it possible to get movie like imagery from the sonar How do interpret the Sonar images Imagine a flashlight lying on a table and an object such as a coffee cup located in front of the flashlight If you look down on this scene you will see a bright area where light is reflecting off the face of the coffee cup You will also see a dark shadow behind the coffee cup where light is unable to reach The same idea can be applied to a Teledyne BlueView Inc imaging sonar by replacing the light source with a sound source Bright areas on the sonar image are the result of objects reflecting sound while dark areas are acoustic shadows resulting from an object blocking the sound The two figures below provide an example of how a given scene would appear when viewed visually and with high definition imaging sonar Ki Dark acousti e9 shadow 4 T B
16. right reflections from target ope BlueView Page 7 Chapter 3 Bench Setup The following chapter contains step by step instructions for setting up your Teledyne BlueView Inc sonar Install the Software Whether connected to an external PC or an onboard AUV controller the ProViewer software is required to operate the M Series Sonar The following describes how to install the ProViewer software on a user supplied PC For more information on ProViewer and integration see the ProViewer Software Manual found on the software CD as well as under the software s help menu Note Running other applications in conjunction with the ProViewer Software may affect performance of one or both of the applications 1 Place the ProViewer CD ROM in the CD ROM drive Installation will start automatically If the CD ROM drive does not automatically run Select Run from the Start menu and type x setup in the Open box where x is the drive letter for the CD ROM drive then click OK 2 The Welcome window opens Click Next 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Sonar head User Computer Bench Top Test Setup 110 240 VAC Ethernet Cable Surface Cable BlueView Page 8 Assemble the System After installing ProViewer the M Series Sonar is ready for standalone operation The only additional items required are the included Power Over Ethernet box POE and Sonar to Surface Cable The di
17. rnet wiring is designed to connect directly to a PC network card i e it is wired as a crossover cable You can connect your sonar to an auto sensing network device with the same cable you use to attach to a PC Image Calibration If an image looks broken or misaligned press CTRL J to bring up the Image Calibration dialog The slider will align the center of the image BlueView TECHNO L Sound Speed s 1 0 AN BlueView Page 15 When You Forget the M Series Sonar s IP Address To connect with the sonar the M Series Sonar s address must be compatible with the network or computer to which it is attached If you mis configure the sonar s network settings and are unable to connect to it follow this procedure to re establish communications with the sonar 1 Connect the sonar communication cable directly to a Windows computer s network interface card 2 As described above open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window for the network interface card you plugged the sonar into 3 Under the General tab select Obtain an IP address automatically 4 Under the Alternate Configuration tab select Automatic private IP address and click OK 5 Close the rest of the windows folders you opened 6 Cycle the sonar power off for at least 10 seconds then turn the sonar back on 7 After about 100 seconds the Widows PC and the sonar should have negotiated a link local IP address
18. supplied mount The preferred mounting method is a clamp type fixture around the cylindrical portion of the unit For custom mounts refer to the technical drawings provided in the appendix of this manual for sonar dimensions Mounting Location The sonar images like a camera out of the front of the nose cone It should be mounted looking forward preferably on the same pan and tilt as the ROV s main camera s9 Sonar Up Down Orientation The Teledyne BlueView Inc logo on the front of the sonar is used to determine the up down orientation of the sonar pictured below Top BlueView CHNOLOGIES Bottom NAH BlueView Page 12 Sonar Angle To achieve optimal performance while imaging targets and or the bottom at a given depth the angle that the sonar is tilted down from the surface is important This issue is demonstrated in the figures below On the left the sonar is tilted down at a steep angle that provides only a narrow field of view of the bottom The sonar on the right hand figure is set at a much shallower angle that provides both a better perspective on targets and a larger field of view of the bottom Large Area Small Area 3 The sonar s steep tilt angle in this figure produces imagery of a narrow strip of the bottom The sonar s shallow tilt angle in this figure produces an image of the bottom over a broad area In general shallower tilt angles which give larger areas of bottom imaging are preferred
19. t connect contact Teledyne BlueView Inc for support Firewall Software ProViewer Software communicates with the Sonar Head using standard networking protocols If your PC has firewall software you may see a warning popup that asks permission to allow the ProViewer Software to connect to the Sonar In that case you may need to configure the firewall to allow communications between your Sonar and your PC using TCP and UDP on port 1149 Refer to your anti virus software vendor or your computer tech support resources for assistance with your anti virus software Shutdown To shutdown the sonar close the Sonar Window by clicking on the X icon in the top right hand corner of the window or select Exit from the File menu to close the entire program To avoid data loss be sure to close and save any sonar data files before removing the sonar power It is now safe to power down the sonar or disconnect the sonar Ethernet cable from the computer When power cycling the sonar be sure to allow at least 10 seconds of off time before turning the sonar back on p BlueView Page 11 Chapter 5 Sonar Installation Mount the Sonar After installing your software and running your sonar for the first time you re ready to put the sonar into the water In order to do this the sonar needs a mounting structure to hold it securely in its underwater environment This mount can either be one purchased from Teledyne BlueView Inc or a customer
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