User manual SIMRAD SP60 REV D

[. . . ] Operator manual Simrad SP60 Low frequency fishery sonar www. simrad. com MAXIMIZING YOUR PERFORMANCE AT SEA 850-164575 / Rev. D SP60 Low frequency fishery sonar Operator manual WARNING The sonar must never be powered up when the ship is in dry dock. The transducer will be damaged if it transmits in open air. To prevent inadvertent use of the sonar, pull out the mains plug on the Sonar Processor Unit whenever the vessel is in dry dock. About this document Rev Rev. D Date 25. 11. 04 Written by RBr Checked by SØJ Approved by OBG Changed to reflect new software version 1. 2. X. © 2004 Simrad AS ISBN 82-8066-008-9 All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or otherwise copied without prior permission from Simrad AS. [. . . ] Rename - Provides an on-screen keyboard to rename the stored picture. Print - Allows you to print the stored picture to the default printer (if any). The following other parameters are available: Store, page 138 Store Mode, page 138 Recall, page 125 Recall Mode, page 125 The Close button closes this menu. The Help button opens the on-line help. 850-164575 / Rev. D 65 Simrad SP60 System test The System test menu is activated by the Test button in the Setup menu. The System test menu provides several test routines available to perform operational and functional tests. These tests are designed only to be carried out by qualified service engineers. Test parameters Test Configuration - This function is only to be activated by qualified service engineers. Test Function - This function is only to be activated by qualified service engineers. Toggle TxPower - This function is only to be activated by qualified service engineers. Test Beam - This function is only to be activated by qualified service engineers. Echo Level - This button provides a readout of the current noise in the waters surrounding the vessel. This noise is caused by air bubbels, water flow and mechnical disturbances from hull and engine. In order to obtain the besst possible sonar result, the noise level readout should be as close to 0. 0 dB as possible. Roll - This is not a button, it is a readout from the sensor of the actual roll value at the time of the last transmission. Pitch - This is not a button, it is a readout from the sensor of the actual pitch value at the time of the last transmission. TRU Temp- This button provides a readout of the current temperature inside the Transceiver Unit. If the temperature rises to unacceptable levels, and alarm will be given. Interpolation - This is a built-in software function that may give a more realistic presentation of the echos. Message bar - This button opens the Message bar parameter dialogue, which allows you to monitor operational messages from the sonar. Installation menu - This button opens the Installation menu on the top of the display. This menu is used during installtion of the sonar, and information about this is provided in the Installation manual. 66 850-164575 / Rev. D Menu description About - This button provides access to a small information dialogue providing the current software version. The Help button opens the on-line help. Related topics Message bar, page 113 About, page 85 850-164575 / Rev. D 67 Simrad SP60 Sort Modes The Sort Modes menu is activated by the Sort Modes button in the Setup menu. The Sort Modes menu is used to select the display modes to be activated by the four Mode buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel. [. . . ] Do not use strong solvents, but a normal synthetic soap and water. Marine growth must be carefully removed with fine-grade sandpaper or emery paper. Note The transducer surface must not be painted. 850-164575 / Rev. D 161 Simrad SP60 Hoist motor overload protection To prevent the hoist/lower motor from overload, an overload circuit breaker S301 is located in the Motor Control Unit. This may automatically be switched off during hoisting if the vessel's speed is too high, or if the transducer shaft has been bent. To reset the motor overload switch, open the Motor Control Unit, locate the switch S301 and press the button marked 1. [. . . ]