DST Micron OEM Sonar Operator & Installation Manual
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1. LED Colour Sets the colour of the digits in the LED Altitude display Enabled Enables the Digital Altitude display The LED display will appear at the base of the chart when enabled as shown below a Altitude mettes 500m 500m 40 01 AU Um AU Um AU Um 20 Dm 20 Dm 10 01 10 01 i 00 00 00 00 00 00 op Op Op LED di gi t al display of Altitude Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 40 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM D brau Get APPENDIX C COM PORT DATA I O OPTIONS 1 OUTPUTTING ECHOSOUNDER DATA FROM A SURFACE COM PORT In addition to displaying the Micron Echosounder altitude data on screen there is also the option to forward the altitude string to another computer via a surface serial link To configure this option a COM Port must first be allocated and enabled for this purpose This configuration is performed by clicking on the Com Port menu item in the Setup menu see earlier This will open the following dialog box Port Setup Configure the Auxiliary Output Sonar COM Port Ausiliary Output Fort Port for outputting the Micron Port D A Fort Ri Setup Echosounder altitude string from a surface COM Port Baud 115200 SS Type Sonar Aux Set Type to Sonar Aux N B If also outputting Cursor Reporting Pot E then set as Aux Cursor Baud ES c naDier x Cancel In the Auxiliary Output Port panel2. Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM Ds Computer The PC Laptop computer should be loaded with a standard version of Windows 98 2000 XP or Vista If for any reason it is necessary to reload the Sonar system this should be done using the CD supplied Follow the setup dialog during installation The Sonar software can be reloaded as follows 1 2 3 4 Insert the Sonar CD into the CD ROM drive Browse the CD ROM drive and run Setup exe from the root Follow the on screen directions This will automatically install the Sonar software to the Program Files directory on the C drive The Registry retains any user configured changes When Setup exe is run the registry will be set back to a factory default setting Shortcut s will automatically be created on the Windows Desktop to run the Sonar software and any utility programs that may have been supplied To Remove the Sonar software use Settings ControlPanel from the Windows Start Menu 1 2 3 4 Run Add Remove Programs and select SeaNet Follow the on screen directions and choose Uninstall from the options On completion all the above installation will be removed including the Registry settings and Desktop Shortcuts The Screen resolution should be set to maximum 1024x768 at either 16 bit or 32 bit colours A resolution of 800 x 600 is optimal for display purposes Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 28 of 46 Tritech Inte
3. as shown Digital So nar Setup Calibration Transmitter ODS Receiver Filter Receiver Start Frequency 65000044 Start Frequency 65000044 Threshold End Freguency 75000044 End Frequency 750000 lt Ax Det Width Pulse Length 30044 Filter Length 30044 As Det Offset Alpha Shading 0 54044 FASSI Offset Sample Rate 1802571 Us TYG Slope Transmitter MAC Taps 540 Duty Cycle 944 MAC Time 299 41 us MAC Blocks 10 a Comms Mode Ts Dive BoarddRey MICRON e formal Main A5485 Bath Aux Aate 1000 A e Sen Aus R5485 lal Option SpR Spd LU BL Gan FPGA klpsn 200 Tom fof 200 i Tilt 0 0 0 0 0 Program Fpga Save Cfg Fpga is upto date BaudRates wok Cancel Load ci RS NB The settings for the Chirp Sonar are factory set and cannot be changed by the user The Comms Mode is also factory set and should not be changed Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 31 of 46 e Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM DST c Then Click on the Baud Rates button in the next panel to open the Comms Setup panel Comms Setup Lo Speed Hi Speed Lo Speed Hi Speed ARCHET Async D Serial LAN AUX 1 Baud Baud 9600 15200 Sens Parity Data Apne 1 Head Aun Al Ke Baud 9600 115200 ran Data d The Async 0 Serial LAN gt Hi Speed column is the setting that needs to be altered It will be at the factory default 115200 Baud setting Change this to the desired Baud
4. 5 12 ounces 185g 6 6 ounces 500m 1640ft 750m 2460ft as Sr Sr TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 17 of 46 Micron Sonar OIM z Tritech International Ltd Ds PART 3 OPERATION OF THE MICRON SONAR APPLICATION The Micron Sonar application can be run from the Programs group in the Windows Start menu or from the desktop by double clicking on the shortcut icon as shown below Micron Sonar The Micron Sonar screen display is a Single Sonar application as shown below Sonar Status Area gt Tritech International Ltd 8 Sonar PPI Display Dynamic Range amp Sonar Rx Indicator Speed Resolution E Zoom On Off ill o gt Loz DSO EAE Zoom t J oaru EE S Date Time Sonar Pause Range Transmit button Scale Frequency Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 18 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM D Fr nn Gu MAIN FUNCTION BUTTONS There are 7 buttons controls on the bottom of the screen display that are used to configure the Sonar and to setup the screen layout Setup Menu button When this button is clicked a Popup menu will appear where the Sonar and display settings can be configured via a number of menu items These will be explained later Sonar Gain button This sets the sonar receive gain 0 100 as required typically this is around 20 but is varied according to water and target conditi
5. Sonar has to be mounted at a non zero position For instance if the Micron is mounted with Operation LED at 90 degrees either side of the ahead position then enter a 90 degree offset to correct the display plotting Com Port Select and configure the Sonar COM Port that the Micron Sonar will be connected to on the PC or Laptop Port Setus de The Sonar Com Port has 2 settings ene COM Part Ausilary Output Port Port Select the COM Port number that the Sonar Port ei Port 2 Setup head is connected to Baud 115200 MM c 5 ES Type SonarAuxs Baud Set the COM Port baud rate to match the setting of the Micron Sonar head The default factory GPS COM Pott Enabled I7 setting for Sonar is 115 200 baud Port jz ES Baud 9600 x Cancel The Auxiliary Output Port is the port that is used to send Sonar Aux Port data such as that from the Micron EchoSounder The Auxiliary Output Port is also used to send Cursor Reporting strings as described earlier The Auxiliary Output Port has 3 settings Port Select the COM Port number that the Sonar Aux Port and or Cursor Reporting data is to be output on Type Sets the Type of data to be output on the port Options are Sonar Aux Sonar Aux Port data only Cursor Cursor Reporting data only Aux Cursor Sonar Aux Port and Cursor Reporting data out same port Enabled Enables the Auxiliary
6. Sonar head is to allow for volume changes in the oil at different operating temperatures This diaphragm should never be poked or stabbed with sharp instruments e The Maximum depth to which the Sonar can be lowered is given on the Sonar configuration label and in the Build documentation Connector e The connector socket is not usable open face and should always be sealed with either a plug or the blanking plug provided e The AUX Port should be blanked off at all times when not in use e Care should be taken when mating the connector with either a plug or a blanking plug to ensure both mating ends are clean and dry e Special attention should be given to checking the O ring for dirt The O ring is located under the lock ring on both the plug and the blanking plug e When mating the connector first locate the plug on its D profile push together as far as possible and then tighten the lock ring The action of tightening the lock ring draws the two mating ends fully together e The connector lock ring needs only to be finger tight The use of any tools to tighten the lock ring further is not necessary and could result in damage to the connector Telemetry e The Micron Sonar head should be programmed to communicate at a default Baud Rate of 115 200 8 Data No Parity 1 Stop This can be re configured through the Setup program consult Software Manual e It is recommended that a Baud Rate of 57 600 or above be mai
7. card would need to be fitted inside the PC RS485 A Yel o RS485 B Screen e e Blu PC Laptop Computer pum g Windows 98 2000 XP N C 5 V DC Grn K Red 4 J Ov DC Connector deeg Face View 2 wire RS485 S S up to 115 bit s D Micron Sonar head RS485 RS485 COM Port Alternatively the RS485 Micron Sonar can be connected to the PC RS232 Port via an RS485 to RS232 external converter 3 wire RS232 up to 115 200 bit s 2 wire RS485 RS232 to Converter oY PC Laptop Computer Windows 98 2000 XP Micron Sonar head RS485 SUMMARY Pin 1 on the Sonar 6 pin Main connector port is the RS485 that should be connected to the RS485 on the PC RS485 serial port or signal converter box Pin 2 on the Sonar 6 pin Main connector port is the RS485 that should be connected to the RS485 on the PC RS485 serial port or Face View signal converter box Connector Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 15 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM D brau Get Further Information General e The Micron Sonar head is an oil filled product and under NO circumstance should it be opened up or tampered with in any way There are no user serviceable parts or internal switches which would necessitate disassembly e The Seal Screw should never be unscrewed as this may result in oil loss The blue yellow diaphragm on the top of the
8. or internal switches which would necessitate disassembly The Seal Screw should never be unscrewed as this may result in oil loss The blue yellow diaphragm on the top of the Sonar head is to allow for volume changes in the oil at different operating temperatures This diaphragm should never be poked or stabbed with sharp instruments The depth rating of the Sonar is dependant on the Model of transducer fitted Please refer to head label or build sheet for specific unit depth ratings The connector socket is not usable open face and should always be sealed with either a plug or the blanking plug provided The AUX Port should be blanked off at all times when not in use Please also refer to the point listed under the Further Information section when handling or operating Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 10 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM D Frau Gu Communication protocol The Micron sonar is supplied with two communication ports labelled Main and Aux All communication to the control PC on the surface should be via the Main port while the Aux port is used for daisy chained communication links to other Tritech sensors such as the RS 485 Micron Echosounder altimeter The communication configuration of the Main and Aux ports can be FACTORY SET These are Software selectable comms RS232 RS485 Notes on changing these are in Appendix A The 4 option variants A D are ava
9. the Aux port of the Micron Sonar This supply will be drawn directly from the input supply to the Micron Main Port CONNECTOR WIRING DETAILS The Micron Echosounder connector is a Tritech 6 way Micron connector the same type that is fitted to the Micron Sonar head The connector wiring details for the RS 485 Comms are as follows Connector Face View Pin Number Cable Whip Colour Wire Function t Yellow L Comms A o 2 Bhue RS485 Comms 8 ps Red L Positive Voltage gt 4 Blak Supply Ground RS232 Ground SL Green Supply Ground RS232 Ground Drain Wire with Black Heat Earth shrink Insulation Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 35 of 46 Tritech International Ltd ST EA INTERCONNECT CABLE DETAILS For the connection of the Micron Echosounder to the Micron Aux Port a double ended 6 way Micron Micron Sonar OIM interconnect cable is required This needs to be a one to one wired cable 12 50VDC 6VA 2 5VA Sonar 3 5VA EchoSounder RS 232 RS 485 Serial Comms to Surface Connector Face View Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 RS 485 Comms Power SUMMARY Pin 1 on the Micron Sonar 6 pin Aux connector port is the RS485 that should be connected to the RS485 Pin 1 on the Micron Echosounder Main Port Pin 2 on the Micron Sonar 6 pin Aux connector port is the RS485 that should be connected to the RS485 Pin 2
10. the Hardware comms configuration between the Micron and the topside to match the Comms protocol of the sonar The Micron Sonar head Node 2 should be detected and displayed in the Setup program table If not please reference the Sonar Manual Appendix A for Help Note The assigned Com Port on the PC may now be different to the original set up This can be checked via the Windows Control Panel and System Hardware Configuration Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 34 of 46 zz Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM D E APPENDIX B CONNECTING RS 485 MICRON ECHOSOUNDER TO AUX PORT Note The Micron Aux port will be factory configured to RS 485 at a Baud Rate of 115 2kBaud This is the mode that is required to connect the RS 485 Micron Echosounder a KS INTRODUCTION The Auxiliary port on the Micron can be used to connect an RS 485 Micron Echosounder for purpose to provide Altitude data on the surface Sonar display This altitude data will be logged alongside Sonar data and so be displayed during log file playback The Micron Echosounder benefits from Tritech s unique Digital Sonar Technology DST using CHIRP signature pulses to allow accurate height above seabed measurements through reduced range resolutions 1mm MICRON ECHOSOUNDER POWER REQUIREMENTS The RS 485 Micron Echosounder has the same input supply voltage range as the Micron Sonar head which is 12 50V The Micron Echosounder can be powered from
11. 22000 Message identifier M Marker message from trackball button Cursor Reporting with Markers operation The Cursor Reporting function can be linked with the operation of the Markers Markers On in the Setup menu If both Markers A and B are dropped onto the Sonar display then it is possible to acquire both the absolute position of the moved marker for instance Marker A as well as it s position relative to the other marker i e Marker B Using this 2 Marker operation the nnnnn and ppppp fields in the Cursor Reporting string become active otherwise they are filled with 00000 as default Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 42 of 46 z Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM DS Example with Markers operation Drop both Markers A and B on the Sonar display Ensure that the Left Mouse button is enabled for the Cursor Reporting as this is the mouse button that is used to move the Markers with a click and drag motion Pick up and move any Marker with the click and drag of the Left Mouse button On the Mouse Up event the Marker is dropped and the Cursor Reporting string is output on the selected COM Port gt Tritech International Ltd SEE Markers 4 6 eo The screenshot above shows Marker B being dropped at the indicated position on the Sonar display The Cursor Reporting String output on the Com Port for this would be as follows AMOO2DO1220000HIP 00134 03480IP 0006 0293 7 I
12. Output Port to output data as selected in the Type drop down list For full Sonar Aux Port details see the Outoutting Echosounder Data from a Surface COM Port section later in this manual For more details on the Cursor Reporting output see Appendix C later in this manual Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 23 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM Ds OTHER CONTROLS Instant Scan Reversal Double click on the Sonar PPI display to instantly switch the direction of scanning Sonar Pause Button This has 3 states EI Grey The button is disabled whenever the Sonar is not connected or telemetry with the Sonar has not yet been established Baill Green The Sonar is active and scanning The button is now active and can be de pressed to pause the Sonar scanning bil Red The Sonar is paused Clicking on the Pause button will re start the Sonar Dynamic Range and Sonar Rx Indicator The dynamic range bar is the A D sample window with 64 colour mapping for the Sonar receive signal which extends from 0 to 80dB To the right of the dynamic range bar is the Sonar receive signal strength indicator Yellow Average amplitude over scan line Red Maximum amplitude echo for scan line Normally the sampling window should not need to be adjusted from its default position as shown on the left However if used properly adjusting the sample window can produce better quality imaging The dynamic ra
13. Rate then click OK e Then OK the next panel and the new Baud Rate will be programmed into the Micron Sonar This will only take several seconds f Close the Setup Program and re open the Micron display software Change the Baud rate of the PC COM Port to match the new Micron sonar settings This is performed in Tools Menu Com Port Additional Sonar Setup information This screen displays the computed ADC calibration value along with a quality factor This is factory set and this page is read only Digital Sonar Setup Ade Channel Calibrated EE Calibrate Zero Calibrate Controls EE Comms Mode Board Rev MICRON TEE el Mam 7 Aus Date 1000 Sie GP US R5232 lel Option SpR Spd LL DL Gain FPGA DE m2 jeoo o O m Tilt T T T T Program Fpga Save Cig Fpgais upto date Baud Rates Baud Rates em w OK cancel Cancel Lead Co RS a w HasMotor Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 32 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM y To Program new comms configuration into Sonar Ki NB Before proceeding with the Comms configuration process please make sure that you have the hardware to configure the system to the desired Comms protocol As once the head has been programmed the head can not be recovered without it a First ensure that the Micron Sonar head Node 2 is detected and displayed in the Setup program table If not ple
14. Tritech International J Limited Please read this manual carefully before setting up and using your unit DST Micron OEM Sonar Operator amp Installation Manual The electronic version of this document is the controlled copy Therefore all printed versions of this document are uncontrolled For the latest manual revision always visit www tritech co uk Ker Digital Sonar Technology with CHIRP E for ultimate resolution INSIDE Supplied by Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 DST Micron OIM COPYRIGHT Tritech International Limited The copyright in this document is the property of Tritech International Limited The document is supplied by Tritech International Limited on the understanding that it may not be copied used or disclosed to others except as authorised in writing by Tritech International Limited Tritech International Limited reserves the right to change modify and update designs and specifications as part of their ongoing product development programme F063 1 P Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM 2 INTRODUCTION lf the new generation of very small and low cost ROVs are to develop their full potential it is essential they are equipped with the vital tools and sensors expected on larger ROVs Along with the camera the most important sensor for any vehicle is its obstacle avoidance sonar The Tritech Micron sets new standards in compact sonar technology Based on ex
15. UCHCY Te E 19 Dynamic Range Contrast slder 19 SS 1 eebe 20 OTER e ele EE 24 Instant Scan Reversal EEN 24 Sohar Pause BU MON eebe 24 Dynamic Range and Sonar Rx Jodrcator 24 CHIRP TECHNOLOGY EEN 25 Ona A EE 27 Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 5 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM DSI MAINTENANCE E 27 Head Maintenance 27 MN ee e 27 elei 28 APPENDIX A MICRON SETUP PROGRAM 21 cecccccccccccccccccccccccccscccccccccccccccccccccccceccoccoees 29 CHANGING MICRON SONAR BAupHATE ene K NENNEN EN ENKEN EN EN EN KANNER ENKEN ENNEN EEN ENEE nnne 29 Configuring New Baud Rates 0 nann00000000aannnnnnnnnnannnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnrrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnrrrnnnnnnnne 30 APPENDIX B CONNECTING RS 485 MICRON ECHOSOUNDER TO AUX PORT 35 T yClelelfle le 35 MICRON ECHOSOUNDER POWER REQUIREMENTS wscesesccncesceccsceccnccscescncescescnsencescnsesensenseeensensensesenseneseas 35 CONNECTOR WIRING DETAILS w ccccccececcscecnscecescscncesecnceseecesesceseecneneeeeuenseeeuscsausaseeeuseseueesenenseseneas 35 INTERCONNECT CABLE DETAILS ccccscececnccccscscecncesneeecsenenenseeaeeneeeuenenseseseueusasnensesaeeuenensneaeeeenenenseneeneees 36 MICRON ECHOSOUNDER OPERATING MODES cccececeseccscncncnseccececncncnensesenceeneasnenseeeeenenensneeeesenenenseeneneenes 37 SURFACE ALTITUDE DISPLAY 1ccscescsccecescnccscescnscscescnccncesensencusensesensenseseesensescesenseneese
16. ase reference the Sonar Manual Appendix A for Help Gi Seanet Setup a lf Tue CPU ID POOO Jra CCIE 25254 MICRON b Click on the Action column for Node 2 and then select Setup as shown Digital Sonar Setup Chan 1 Calibration Transmitter ODS Heceiver Filter Receiver Start Frequency 65000044 Start Frequency 65000044 Threshold End Freguency 7500004 lt End Frequency 750000 Ax Det width Pulse Length 300 A Filter Length 300 el Aix Det Offset Alpha Shading O 540 lt FASSI Offset Sample Rate 1803571 Hz TYG Slope Transmitter MAC Taps 0 Duty Cycle MAC Time 299 41 us MAC Blocks 10 P Comme Mode Tx Drive Board Rev MICRON Mam AS 465 Sc S Aus Rate 1000 H el E ch Dption nb Spd TU AL Gain FPGA Pen 28 k 3 200 Tilt T T T T Program Fpga Save Cig Save Chg Fpga is upto date Baud Rates Baud Rates em wf OK Cancel Cancel cad Di M c The Comms Mode column is then used to alter the Main and Aux comms These will initially be at the factory setting These comms modes should only be set to either RS232 or RS485 Change these to the desired Comms Modes Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 33 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM D brau Get d Then click OK and the new Comms Mode will be programmed into the Micron Sonar This will only take several seconds e Close the Setup Program and re open the Micron display software Change
17. click on the Setup button to configure the COM Port number and Baud Rate for the output altitude string Once configured tick the Enabled check box to open that Port for the altitude data output Ensure that the Type is set to Sonar Aux if outputting only Sonar Aux Port data else set Type to Aux Cursor if additionally outputting Cursor Reporting data strings GPS COM Fort Enabled F The output altitude string will be in the raw format as transmitted by the Echosounder Refer to the Micron Echosounder Operating Modes section for a description of the string formats 2 CURSOR REPORTING SERIAL DATA STRING OUTPUT The Cursor Reporting option enables the user to send target position data to a remote serially linked computer In the Setup menu the user MUST first select which mouse button to use to activate the Cursor Reporting output Note that more than one mouse button may be selected Cursor Reporting AEN Echosounder Chart Left Button Middle Button Right Button By clicking on the Sonar display window with the selected Mouse button the Range and Bearing position of the mouse pointer is sent to the remote computer via the allocated COM Port Therefore to report on the position of a particular target on the Sonar display hover the mouse pointer over the target and click with the Mouse button to activate an output string The output format of this string is described further on To confi
18. cord Play Use to play back recorded log data Follow the on screen display Record Use to record Sonar data Follow the on screen display Print Quick Print On Title Bar Setup Printer Colours To File Chrl F Language To Printer CtrHP Quick Print On This has 2 effects When printing To File then a bitmap will be saved to the Log directory with bitmap name having time format Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 21 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM vu ana di When printing To Printer then Print Setup dialog box will not appear and default printer and it s settings are chosen Setup Printer Select and setup the Windows Printer TO File Print screen to a bitmap file When Quick Print On Off a dialog box will appear allowing the user to select file path Log directory and bitmap name TO Printer Print to Windows Printer When Quick Print On Off a setup dialog will appear allowing the user to select printer and set it s options before printing Title Bar This is used to edit the text that is displayed on the title bar top of the Sonar display Colours Use to select from several preset colour schemes for the Sonar display Colours Default Colour 1 Colour2 Colours Colour4 Colours Colour Language Select from several international languages Currently only UK an
19. d US English are available English Uk English US Units Select the units for the Sonar Range labelling and cursor co ordinates Metres and Feet are the available options Units v Metres Zoom Setup Feet Zoom Setup Sets the size and magnification factor of zoom box es The Size shows the normal display screen zoomed area as a percentage EEN S of the zoom display window Sex 35 Factor 5 The Factor shows the number of zoomed range bins for each normal range bin Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 22 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM D D Frau Gu Sonar Setup Sets various head options Sonar Setup EI VOS used to enter a Velocity Of Sound value that will be applied in the Sonar display Sonar wos 1475 0 m s pemi Inverted Head swaps the display from left to right Enable if mounted boot up Inverted Head t Scan Sector Use this control to select the scanning sector Mounting Offset when the display is in a 180 degree sector view There are 4 sectors indicated by the arrow position Up forward Right Starboard Left Rotation U dg Port Down Aft Rotation This is a display correction In cases where the Sonar is not mounted with the Sonar Operation LED in the ahead or zero position the Rotation offset can be adjusted to correct for misalignments or for circumstances where the
20. d jumpers are used to select the baud rate and communications mode It is imperative that the internal switches are set to match the system baud rate between the head and the PC Consult the interface documentation on the switch settings JP1 should be set to SD for the Half Duplex control method For half duplex RS485 operation at 115 2KBaud we recommend the following setup Switches 1 to 4 off Switches 5 to 8 on JP1 set to SD R21 fitted as 4 7KQ Electrical connection Whilst wiring up and connecting the converter adhere to the following B1 Pin 2 Labelled TDB is RS485 and connects to Pin 1 of the Micron Sonar head B1 Pin 1 Labelled TDA is RS485 and connects to Pin 2 of the Micron Sonar head NOTES WHEN USING USB TO RS232 COM PORT ADAPTERS It is common for new laptops to be supplied without standard COM port hardware In this instance a USB to Serial adapter may be used to obtain a virtual COM port on such machines There are many different types of this adapter available on the market however note the following prior to purchase Because of the requirement to support half duplex operation the timeout on the data link is critical This means that no delays can be introduced between the PC and the Head and the strings sent must arrive complete Certain USB adapters buffer the data which means the Micron Sonar strings get broken up when passing through such adapters When this is the cas
21. de data from a connected Aux Echosounder In the Top Left corner of the Chart is the Chart Setup button as shown below Chart Setup button Click on the Chart Setup button to open the Altimeter Options page This is where there are several settings for the Altimeter data processing There is also an option to enable a digital display of the Altitude readings Altimeter Options Data Processing Gating Hold Last Value Averaging Digital Altitude Display LED Colour lw Enabled Data Processing Settings Gating Select what percentage to use for the gating range of an altitude reading The gating range is calculated as gating of the last altitude reading i e for gating set at 20 the gating range is 20 of the last altitude reading If the next altitude reading falls out of this range then it is regarded as invalid and the previous altitude reading is used Hold Last Value Select how long you should hold onto the last valid altitude reading If an altitude reading falls out of the gating range of the previous reading then we can hold onto the last good altitude for a specified number of readings or until a reading within the gating range is received If Hold Last Value is set to 0 then the Chart ignores gating ranges and regards all altitude readings as valid Averaging Select how many data samples to use when calculating the average altitude of the altimeter Digital Altitude Display Settings
22. ded that any fixing screws used should be of a non metallic material to reduce the risk of corrosion around the fixing positions THREAD M3x0 5 DEPTH 4 50 50 00 Dia Specification Operating Frequency Beamwidth vertical Beamwidth horizontal Range Settings Scan Sectors Step Speed True Acoustic Zoom Instant Reversal Image Measurement Inverted Head Operation Power Requirements Data Communication Communication Requirements Topside Control Software Maximum diameter Maximum height Weight in air Weight in water Operational Depth Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Issue 9 All dimensions are in millimetres Chirp Centre frequency of 700 KHz 30 3e From 2m 6 5ft to 100m 328ft User selectable up to 360 continuous Normal Fast or Very Fast Yes Yes Yes Yes 7V 50V 2 2VA DC RS485 twisted pair RS232 via modem up to 115Kbps Maximum cable length 1000 meters using R8485 Customer supplied PC or Laptop using standard serial comms port Windows 98 2000 XP or Vista operating system Tritech Seanet OEM display 56mm 2 20 inches 78 5mm 3 09 inches Delrin Housed DST Micron Aluminium Housed DST Micron Delrin Housed DST Micron Aluminium housed DST Micron Units fitted with Air backed Transducers Units fitted with SADM backed Transducers Optional 3000m 9842ft version available 10 C to 35 C 20 C to 50 C 290g 10 25 ounces 330g 11 6 ounces 145g
23. e the maximum length of twisted pair which the system will operate through It is advised that the RS485 circuitry on the converter is optically isolated to protect both the PC and the converter from high voltages which may become present in a fault condition on an ROV umbilical NOTES WHEN USING ADAM 4520 RS232 TO RS485 CONVERTER Tritech International recommends the use of the above converter This device can be purchased from Tritech International Ltd if required Contact Tritech Technical Support for details The Device is externally powered with an input range of 10 30VDC we recommend the use of 24 volts Internal switches are used to set baud rate their function is detailed on the external case of the unit It is imperative that the internal switch is set to match the system baud rate between the head and the PC Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 11 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM D D br n Gu Electrical connection Whilst wiring up and connecting the converter adhere to the following RS485 connects to Pin 1 of the Micron Sonar head RS485 connects to Pin 2 of the Micron Sonar head NOTES WHEN USING B amp B ELECTRONICS 4850T9L OR 4850TLED RS232 TO RS485 CONVERTER This is a commonly used RS232 to RS485 interface that provides optical isolation between the ports The Device is externally powered with an input range of 10 30VDC we recommend the use of 24 volts The internal switches an
24. e the following symptoms are common The Sonar head Node2 can be detected in the Micron Setup program but when running the Micron Sonar program the Sonar head is intermittent or does not scan If problems are experienced with the USB adapters try first to load the system on a PC with a normal COM port to confirm that the Sonar head and if applicable RS485 converter are operational A proven USB serial adapter device can be purchased from Tritech International Ltd if required contact Tritech Technical Support for details Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 12 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM D Fr nn Gu System Interconnect Cabling The Standard Underwater Connector supplied is a Tritech 6 way Micron connector the wiring code is shown below including pin outs for RS232 RS485 and power connections Connector Face View Pin Number Cable Whip Colour Wire Function Yellow RS485 Comms A or RS232 Comms TX RS485 Comms B or RS232 Comms RX RS232 Comms Ground or Analogue Output where applicable Drain Wire with Black Heat ae Earth shrink Insulation Please Note Connectors should only be applied to the Micron products when the power supply is turned off Before turning on the power supply ensure the EARTH line is not connected to a positive potential re Pin 4 as erosion damage to the housing may occur Please Note The Micron series connector is NOT wet mateable and a
25. ectronic appliances being committed to landfill after they have come to the end of their useful life When the appliance referred to in this manual is no longer serviceable it MUST NOT be discarded by placing in landfill dumping in the sea or incineration SEPARATE collection is mandatory The owner of the appliance should either return it and its associated leads amp accessories if appropriate to Tritech International Limited with a certificate of decontamination we reserve the right to protect our staff from the effects of any contamination or sent to an appropriate treatment or recycling agency Any goods manufactured after 08 2005 that fall within the scope of the WEEE Directive are marked as shown opposite and will have the date of manufacture and the manufacturer s identification marks d Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 8 of 46 z Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM Ds SAFETY STATEMENTS relating to the installation maintenance understanding or use of the apparatus will be highlighted to the operator by indications identified by the adjacent NOTE symbol and text Throughout the manual certain potential problems or further information Throughout the manual certain safety or operational related comments and requirements will be highlighted to the operator by indications identified by the CAUTION adjacent symbol and text Throughout the manual certain safety or operational related comments and
26. ed at either TIL premises or at one of their approved distributors unless mutually agreed in writing prior to despatch Conditions These include but are not limited to the following 1 The warranty is only deemed to be valid if the equipment was sold through TIL or one of its approved distributors 2 The equipment must have been installed and commissioned in strict accordance with approved technical standards and specifications and for the purpose that the system was designed 3 The warranty is not transferable except or as applies to Purchaser first then to client 4 TIL must be notified immediately in writing of any suspected defect and if advised by TIL the equipment subject to the defect shall be returned by the customer to TIL via a suitable mode of transportation and shall be freight paid 5 The warranty does not apply to defects that have been caused by failure to follow the recommended installation or maintenance procedures Or defects resulting from normal wear amp tear incorrect operation fire water ingress lightning damage or fluctuations in vehicles supply voltages or from any other circumstances that may arise after delivery that is outwith the control of TIL Note The warranty does not apply in the event where a defect has been caused by isolation incompatibilities 6 The warranty does not cover the transportation of personnel and per diem allowances relating to any repair or replacement 7 The warranty does no
27. gure a COM Port and enable the Cursor Reporting serial output click on the Com Port menu item in the Setup menu The Port can be configured in the Auxiliary Output Port panel by clicking on the Setup button Ensure that the Type is set to Cursor if outputting only Cursor Reporting data strings else set Type to Aux Cursor if also outputting the Sonar Aux Port data strings Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 41 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM a DS Port Setup Pur Configure the Auxiliary Output Sonar COM Port Audar Output Fort Por for outputting the Cursor Pot 11 A Par E Setup Reporting data strings from a surface COM Port Baud 115200 GPS COM Port Set Type to Cursor Pot 2 SE N B If also outputting Sonar Aux d Port Data then set as Aux Cursor Baud 9600 Enabled 7 x Cancel Cursor Reporting String Format The data string that is output for the Cursor Reporting feature is as follows M002D012200001 ee Only abaenbi wih Markos operon from marker in 1 10ths degree Only abaenbi wih Markos operon applicable with Markers operation Range from marker in decimetres Only Applicable with Markers operation Bearing from origin in 1 10ths degree Range from origin in decimeters Data type identifier IP Integer polar Button identifier Left 00 Right 01 Middle 02 Slot reply header Always 002D01
28. ight Mouse button can be used to click anywhere on the Sonar display such as on a target which will then output a serial string with the Range and Bearing point information of that target Appendix C describes the format of the serial output string The Com Port menu item describes how to enable and configure a COM Port for the Cursor Reporting output Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 20 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM D a di Markers On Adds A and B D markers under left button control The range and bearing to each marker amp separation and relative bearing are shown Markers A B x Select A or B on the Marker panel and then click on the main display to position marker Echosounder Chart Used to display the altitude data from a Micron Echosounder connected to the Micron Sonar Aux port This graphical chart display is in addition to the Altitude Text box display More details on the Echosounder interface can be found later in this manual Video Panel Enables the Video Input preview window If the PC is installed with a video capture card then the input from its source i e composite camera input can be displayed in the preview window More details can be found in Appendix D GPS Input Enables the GPS Popup form to display position data from a GPS input string More details on the GPS interface can be found later in this manual Play Re
29. ilable A Main 485 Aux 485 B Main 232 Aux 485 SONAR C Main 485 Aux 232 D Main 232 Aux 232 E DIGITAL SONAR DS TECHNOLOGY In this example the label shows that configuration D has been selected The RS232 telemetry is Bi directional 3 wire Tx Rx and Gnd between the Sonar head and the PC Laptop RS232 COM Port This may be via an RS232 Modem or Multiplexer The RS485 telemetry is Half duplex 2 wire RS485 A RS485 between the Sonar head and surface RS485 connection Typically the surface RS485 connection can be an RS485 serial COM Port installed in the PC or it can be an RS485 to RS232 signal converter that is attached to the PC Laptop s standard RS232 COM Port The RS485 circuit inside the head has a factory supplied 150 ohm termination fitted a matching 150 ohms may be fitted to the surface if the twisted pair length dictates By the above methods the Sonar Head should be connected through to an available Serial COM Port on the PC Laptop installed with the Micron Sonar software Third Party Communication Devices RS485 to RS232 converter If a Micron system is supplied configured RS485 it may be necessary to use an RS232 to RS485 converter to allow interface with a standard PC com port as stated above The converter must be capable of Half duplex operation and able to support speeds of at least 115 200 baud It is not recommended to use a unit which is powered from the PC com port as this can reduc
30. list b The Channel Setup panel will appear as follows Click on the Settings ellipsis to open the AifSetupForm to change the Baud setting a Channel Setup New Delete Click here to oe COM Part Enabled Baud Fae eet change the Serial Port bE Al A d iw W5200 ee All Baud Rate i Rs Sleep 1 Ed V3 Mode wi Wirt To Delete you must select the row of Last Dewi c Ensure that V3 Mode is disabled Use Event Char is greyed out and disabled and Rx Sleep 1 d Close the Form via the X button for settings to be applied Then if necessary change the PC s Serial COM Port e In the Channel Setup panel shown above change the COM Port to match the Micron port connection Also ensure that the Enabled check box is checked ticked f Close down the Channel Setup by clicking on the X button on the top right New settings will be saved and applied Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 30 of 46 e Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM T To Program the new Serial Baud Rate into Sonar a First ensure that the Micron Sonar head Node 2 is detected and displayed in the Setup program table E Seanet Setup Utilities View Log Setup Window Sound Help gachu LOZAL oe CPUID el 259F32 CIE 29254 MICRON b Click on the Action column for Node 2 and then select Setup
31. lt lf gt where XXX XX is range in metres to 2 decimal places m is units label for metres lt cr gt lt lf gt is Carriage Return and Line Feed terminators 2 3P3 xxx xxxm lt crs gt c lt lf gt factory preset mode where XXX XXX IS range in metres to 3 decimal places m is units label for metres lt cr gt lt lf gt is Carriage Return and Line Feed terminators 3 Serial NMEA DBT message PADBT xxx xx f yyy yy M zzz zz F hh lt cr gt lt lf gt where XXX XX is range in feet yyy yy is range in metres zz zz S range in fathoms hh is an 8 bit checksum computed by Exclusive OR ing of the character lt Cr gt lt f gt is Carriage Return and Line Feed terminators The default Baud Rate of the Micron Echosounder output is 115kBaud 8 data 1 stop no parity NOTE No analogue output is available from the Echosounder when connected to the Micron Sonar auxiliary port Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 37 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM W DS E S RFACE ALTITUDE DISPLAY The free running Altitude data output from the Micron Echosounder as received at the Micron Sonar Aux port will be forwarded to the surface between Sonar data packets At the surface the Micron Echosounder Altitude data will be displayed on the settings bar at the bottom of the Sonar display window gt Tritech International Ltd Text Box display of f
32. lthough limited electrical protection circuitry is provided within the Micron units direct exposure to water when the unit is powered may cause erosion damage to the connector pins or internal fuses to blow that may only be replaced by the factory When either port is not in use the blanking cap MUST be fitted Please Note The connector wiring information can be applied to both the Main or Aux communication ports However the function of pins 1 2 and 5 depends on the capabilities configuration and port of the device connected to Please Note The sonar head is protected against voltage surges on the power and comms lines using internal suppressers Sustained over voltage will damage the head To reduce risk it is strongly recommended that 100mA fuses are used in the comms lines and an appropriate fuse used in the power supply e g 1A 12V or 500mMA 24V Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 13 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM DSJ A RS232 Micron Sonar Mam Port Communications between the Micron Sonar Main port and the PC serial port is 3 wire RS232 Configuration is as follows 9 pin Male D COM Port RS232 Tx Yel 1 RS232 RS232 Tx Screen E 2 Rx Blu RS232 5 i Zz 3 V RS232 Gnd DC Red Grn D GE Connector ey Face View PC Laptop Computer 3 wire RS232 Windows 98 2000 XP up to Micron Sonar head 115 200 bit s RS232 Depending on the type of c
33. n its source can be displayed alongside the sonar data on the Micron software display It therefore makes it possible to view camera images on the same screen as the sonar image updates gt Imtech international Lto po I E MICRON SONAR L r RS mm Cer E sem 240200 144034 The Video Panel is enabled in the Setup menu When enabled the Video Input panel will initially appear as a floating panel which can then be moved about the screen as shown above or it can be docked to the Left Right Top Bottom of the Sonar window When the Micron software is closed down or the Video Panel is disabled its floating docked position will be retained for the next time it is opened Within the Video Input panel the video overlay can be re sized and will always maintain a 4 x 3 aspect ratio In the Top Left corner of the Video Input panel is the Video Setup button as shown below t Click on the Video Setup button to display the pop up options D o Source Configure Source Sets the Video Capture device via a drop down Source list The list will display all capture devices installed on the PC Configure Configure various settings for the selected Source including brightness and contrast
34. ness Computers AMD is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Intel and Pentium is a trademark of the Intel Corporation Whilst every effort is taken to keep all the information contained in this document up to date information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Tritech International or System Technologies No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means including photocopying or recording for any purpose without the express written permission of Tritech International System Technologies Tritech International Ltd STATUTORY COMPLIANCES Compliance Notice CE Mark Declaration of Conformity DoC Hereby Tritech International Limited declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999 5 EC This notice is based upon compliance of the product to the following directives and standards e 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive with amendment 93 68 EEC e 89 336 EEC EMC Directive with amendments 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE Tritech International Limited is very aware of its responsibilities to the environment and to the sustainability of the resources of our planet The European Commission has issued the above Directive in an effort to reduce the impact on the environment due to el
35. nge bar can be adjusted to change Sonar display contrast and sensitivity Adjustment is made using the left and right mouse buttons 1 Contrast adjustment Right click on the bar and whilst holding down the right button move the mouse up down to increase decrease the size of the bar The sampling window can be any size between a range of 9 25dB Decrease the size of the sampling window to increase the sonar display contrast Ideally the control should be set somewhere in the centre of the allowed range 16 18 dB to give the best results under most conditions Select a high value to reduce the contrast of the sonar display 2 Sensitivity adjustment Left click on the bar and whilst holding down the left button move the mouse up down to decrease increase the Sensitivity of the Sonar receiver Increasing the Sensitivity move bar down will produce a more saturated display with greater weak return content Decreasing the Sensitivity move bar up will omit background noise and low level returns seen at the receiver The sonar receiver will accept a return signal in the region of O 80dB The dynamic range controls are used to adjust the position of a sampling window within the 0 80dB dynamic range band of the receive signal RECEIVE SIGNAL Se DYNAMIC RANGE SCREEN CONTROL COLOUR SCALE Idealised representation of A D Sample window Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 24 of 46 Tritech International L
36. nsensesensenensensseesenes 38 ECHOSOUNDER DISPLAY AND SURFACE OUTPUT OPTIONS csccscsceceseccscscncecceescececeencnenseeeseneeenenensesseeeenes 38 APPENDIX C COM PORT DATA I O OPTIONS ui cccccccccccccccccccccscccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccoees 41 1 OUTPUTTING ECHOSOUNDER DATA FROM A SURFACE COM PORT scsceccsceccscnccscsceccscacesencaseneaseseees 41 2 CURSOR REPORTING SERIAL DATA STRING OUTPUT see KKK R NENNEN ERKENNEN KE 41 Cursor Reporting eier 42 Cursor Reporting with Markers operation ccccccccsssseseeseeecceceesnseesseeececesssnaaaeeneeeecessssssaaanseseeeesseees 42 3 INPUT OF GPS DATA FROM A SURFACE COM PORT ek EN ENEE EEN REENEN REENEN ENKEN 44 APPENDIX D VIDEO INPUT DISPLAY 0 ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccecs 46 Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 6 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM a D t WARRANTY STATEMENT Tritech International Limited herein after referred to as TIL TIL warrants that at the time of shipment all products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship and suitable for the purpose specified in the product literature The unit system warranty commences immediately from the date of customer acceptance and runs for a period of 365 days Customer acceptance will always be deemed to have occurred within 72 hours of delivery Note Any customer acceptance testing if applicable must be perform
37. ntained wherever possible to provide enough system bandwidth to operate the Sonar at its maximum resolution e For the RS232 telemetry option if a direct RS232 cable is to be used then this will have a limit of typically 10 to 15 metres in length Otherwise a modem with fibre optic interface should be used to increase telemetry distances e To prevent damage to the PC Laptop it is best to use an RS232 RS485 Serial Port or Signal Converter that has optically isolated inputs for protection e The Aux Port will be factory configured to RS 485 ready for attachment of the RS 485 Micron Echosounder It may be possible to connect other serial devices to the Aux port contact Tritech Technical Support for further information Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 16 of 46 z Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM Ds Delrin Housed DST Micron Mechanical Mounting Four brass M3x0 5mm tapped inserts are provided on the bottom of the Micron Sonar to ease mounting on flat surfaces alternately the Micron may be gently gripped by a 50mm diameter clamping mechanism around the bottom part of its housing Aluminium Housed DST Micron Mechanical Mounting Four tapped holes in the aluminium body are provided on the bottom of the Micron Sonar to permit mounting on flat surfaces or alternately the Sonar may be gently gripped by a 50mm diameter clamping mechanism around the bottom part of the housing Please Note It is recommen
38. on the Micron Echosounder Main Port Pin 3 on the Micron Sonar 6 pin Aux connector port is the DC Power Supply that should be connected to DC Input Pin 3 on the Micron Echosounder Main Port Pin 4 on the Micron Sonar 6 pin Aux connector port is the DC Supply Ground that should be connected to DC Ground Pin 4 on the Micron Echosounder Main Port Pin 5 on the Micron Sonar can be left disconnected On the Micron this is the RS 232 Ground line which is internally shorted to Pin 4 Pin 6 on the Micron Sonar 6 pin Aux connector port is the Earth that can be connected through to the Earth Pin 6 on the Micron Echosounder Main Port Page 36 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM DST SCH MICRON ECHOSOUNDER OPERATING MODES When connected to the Micron Sonar Aux Port the Micron Echosounder should be configured in a Free Running Output mode Note When supplied for Micron Sonar Aux Port use the Micron EchoSounder will be factory preset for this mode of operation This is a free running mode that is set to RS 485 Zero No Echo 3P3 at 115200Baud 8 Data No Parity 1 Stop bit This mode cannot be changed in the field Contact Tritech for more details There are various data string output modes that can be configured in the Micron Echosounder which are all compatible with the Micron Sonar Aux port connection These include 1 3P2 xxx xxme lt cr gt
39. onductors used the RS232 may only drive up to 20 metres of copper cabling For longer cable lengths it is necessary to run through a repeater or converter or switch to optical fibre with an RS232 telemetry option A method to operate the RS232 Micron Sonar head over longer cable lengths would require a pair of RS232 to RS485 converters installed surface and subsea 3 wire RS232 up to 2 wire RS485 115 200 bit s pen i e Kc to RS232 to RS485 RS485 Sa Kc Converter Micron Sonar head RS232 PC Laptop Computer Windows 98 2000 XP NB Select converters with an optically isolated RS485 interface to protect the PC serial port SUMMARY e Pin1 onthe Sonar 6 pin Main connector port is the RS232 Tx that should be connected to the RS232 Rx on the PC serial port Pin 2 on the Sonar 6 pin Main connector port is the RS232 Rx that should be connected to the RS232 Tx on the PC serial port ee Pin_5 on the Sonar 6 pin Main connector port is the RS232 Face View Gnd This should be connected to the RS232 Common Gnd on the PC serial port Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 14 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM Zs an DX WS B RS485 Micron Sonar Main Port For the RS485 telemetry option this can run directly over a twisted pair cable of typical length up to as much as 2km The first option would be to run the telemetry straight into the PC but for this an RS485 Serial Comms
40. ons and user preference Range Scale button This sets the maximum range 2m 100m the sonar will scan Long ranges are scanned more slowly than short ranges due to the limit imposed by the velocity of sound in water Scan Sector button This sets the width of the scanned sector Typically this will be adjusted according to the required seabed coverage There are several sector settings including 360 180 135 90 and 45 Speed Resolution button This button will toggle through 3 preset settings which will vary the Sonar scan speed and image detail Use the Normal settings in most cases which will produce the best resolution However toggle to Fast or Very Fast settings if a higher scan speed is required In normal operations select Normal for detailed examination of static targets where a slower scan update will not pose a problem Select Fast if a fast scan update is required at the cost of a little image detail The Very Fast setting will produce the lowest resolution and image quality but will produce the fastest scanning Zoom On Off button Toggles a zoom box on the display which can then be positioned by the cursor This is a true acoustic zoom magnifier that will give more image detail in the area surrounded by the zoom box The Zoom window size and magnification can be adjusted in the Setup Menu Transmit Frequency button This is set at the chiro Sonar t
41. perience gained from Tritech s world class range of industry standard SeaKing and SeaPrince sonars the Micron incorporates the most advanced acoustic features and software available today Now with Digital Sonar Technology using CHIRP pulses the Micron is setting new standards for range resolution CHIRP started life in the world of radar standing for Compressed High Intensity Radar Pulse it is readily adapted for the sonar world but has previously only been used in expensive sidescan and sub bottom systems Tritech are proud to bring the benefits to the low cost ROV market Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 4 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM DSI Contents NO ON WEE 4 WARRANTY S PA TEIVUE IN Virose iicssscteccccacsecsescenccccscccsssccssndecsacucxsecssncecesadewandsaneckssdavaceceancesesavecenscssecusseusadeceasece 7 TRADEMARKG cesssccccccccccccssscccccccscssssccccccccccccsccsccccccsscccccccccccccccccssescccceccccecccccccccccscccsssscessecccccccccces 8 STATUTORY COMPLIANCE G cccccccccccccsssscccccscscccccccccccccccccssseccssescsccccccccccccssccssssccsssecccccccccccccccssess 8 Compliance Notice CE Mark wuiccccccccsssescceceeccccescnsnaeseseseecesessnaacunsueeeecessesasauausseecesessssaaaanesseeesessssaaas 8 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC WECEI 8 SAFETY STATEMENTS e ssossssssssssssescossossssosssossssssssoosssssssssosssssesesossosss
42. ransmit pulse frequency of 750 KHz Dynamic Range Contrast slider This is on the left hand side of the Sonar display and sets the contrast between hard and soft targets Usually set to user preference it can help find small features in generally featureless situation or exclude clutter from a heavily featured seabed More details concerning the usage of this control can be found in later pages of this manual Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 19 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM vu ana di Setup Menu About AlwaysOnTop Cursor On Cursor Reporting Markers Orn Echosounder Chart Video Panel GPS Input Log Print b Title Bar Colours V Popup menu that Language appears when Units d button clicked zoom Setup sonar Setup Com Port Setup Menu button About States information such as the software program version company contact details and available PC memory AlwaysOnTop Select this function to bring the Micron display to the front of the Windows desktop This will place the Sonar display On Top of other open applications Cursor On Adds the cursor position panel to the sonar display Polar Check on to display co ordinates in Polar or off to display co Polar ordinates in Cartesian format Cursor Reporting Outputs a serial string from a selected COM Port on each click of the mouse button on the Sonar display The Left Middle R
43. ree running Altitude data output from Micron Echosounder DUD LEIS wi ao Lal wl m a 360 Normal Zoom 1 He t Toe UE 155308 The Altitude display box will auto appear on ep of the Altitude data ECHOSOUNDER DISPLAY AND SURFACE OUTPUT OPTIONS The altitude data from the Micron Echosounder will be displayed in a Text box and may also be plotted ina graphical Chart display shown below by selecting EchoSounder Chart in the Setup menu see earlier Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 38 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Las DST gt Tritech International Ltd ech 10 0m 9 5m 9 0m 5 0m 4 5m 4 0m 3 5m 2 5m 2 0m 1 5m 1 0m 0 5m 0 0m 12 11 48 12 11 53 Altitude metres 10 Dm 5 5m 5 0m 4 5m 4 0m 1 0m 0 5m 0 0m 12 12 00 12 12 06 Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 25 Jul 2006 12 12 09 Micron Sonar OIM Chart can be dragged and docked to other areas of the screen by picking up the control bar Scrolling altitude Chart Displays current altitude solid blue and average altitude red line Page 39 of 46 gt Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM Ds The chart display will auto range depending on the value of the current altitude data The maximum range for the Echosounder is 50m and the chart will auto range between values of 0 10m 0 30m and 0 50m The Text box will only appear when there is active altitu
44. requirements that could lead to injury or loss of life will be highlighted by the DANGER adjacent symbol and text TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADES Contact your local agent or Tritech International Ltd Tritech International Ltd Peregrine Road Westhill Business Park Westhill Aberdeen AB32 6JL UK Telephone 44 0 1224 744111 Fax 44 0 1224 741771 Email support tritech co uk www tritech co uk An out of hours emergency number is available by calling the above telephone number If you have cause to use our Technical Support service please ensure that you have the following details at hand prior to calling System Serial Number if applicable Serial Numbers of all scanning profiling heads Software Revision Number Fault Description Any remedial action implemented The name of the organisation which purchased this system is held on record at Tritech International Ltd Details of new software and hardware packages will be announced at regular intervals Depending on the module free upgrades will be offered in keeping with our policy of maintaining the highest levels of customer support Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 9 of 46 gt Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM Ds PART 1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION WINDOWS 98 2000 XP VISTA PC Hardware Requirements Pentium PC 32MB RAM Windows 98 128MB Windows 2000 XP Vista 10MB Hard Disk Space Installation Available COM Por
45. rnational Ltd Micron Sonar OIM APPENDIX A MICRON SETUP PROGRAM Important The Setup program forms part of the Seanet software suite which includes control and display of other multiple devices such as Sidescan Profiler and Bathy This Setup utility therefore includes options such as Sound GPS TCM 2 that are only available with other displays in the Seanet suite and not intended for Micron OEM software which is a Sonar only program CHANGING MICRON SONAR BAUD RATE o Seanet Setup Da E Log Setup Window Sound Help SE HESE Aux Device 29781 V Compass Diag Au Device Diag Barometer Diag wed 03 Dec 2008 10 2216 _ i RENA kaon OK Bak The system has been factory set and should not need to be altered in most circumstances However there may be times when the Baud rate may need to be changed to satisfy field requirements These changes can be made from the Seanet Setup Micron Setup Program There are only 2 areas within the Setup program that will need to be entered for Micron Sonar operation 1 The Utilities Com Setup menu item shown above is used to change the Settings of the Surface computer COM Port This needs to be configured correctly to initially communicate with the Micron Sonar so that new Baud Rate settings can then be downloaded to the Sonar head 2 Clicking on Setup Aif Card will open the Aif Setup pop up panel with settings for the Aif Acous
46. size of log file Play xxx This is displayed when the log play facility is ON and shows the current record number within the log file for reference MAINTENANCE Head Maintenance Wash down with fresh water each time a unit is recovered from the water paying particular attention to the boot and connector areas Although units are designed for a wide temperature range it is best to avoid temperature extremes for long periods and protect units from bright sunlight Repairs are by major unit change out which may involve reprogramming a head In these cases instructions will be supplied It is recommended that usage logs are maintained and that the heads are returned to vendor at 4000 hour intervals for routine inspection replacement of slip rings compensation oil and O ring seals Underwater cables are not normally within the scope of supply but will also require regular inspection The Micron Sonar head is an oil filled product and under NO circumstance should it be opened up or tampered with in any way There are no user serviceable parts or internal switches which would necessitate disassembly Cables The cables are high quality with low halogen jackets which should provide long service life without problems Care should be taken to ensure that they are properly sited during installation to avoid movement and fatigue but otherwise no maintenance is required Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 27 of 46 E
47. ssssssssssesecsccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss 9 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADES ccccccccssscsssssssssscsscssssssssscsssssssssssssoeees 9 PART 1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION WINDOWS 98 2000 XP ccccccssssssssssssssssccccesssssssssssocees 10 PART 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION sivcscaicscscscccdcsicconsacesccccndacctveuscescecescssateastcudesecdeccessectsbscseseoenscussss 10 EE 10 MOO EE 10 PAIN E 10 lege ele dee Ree ee TEE 11 Third Party Communication Devices E 11 RS485 to RS232 converter E 11 NOTES WHEN USING ADAM 4520 RS232 TO RS485 CONVERTIER cece ceecceeccceeesceescseeeseeeeseeeesees 11 lechia connec EE 12 NOTES WHEN USING B amp B ELECTRONICS 485OT9L OR 485OTLED RS232 TO RS485 CONVERTER 12 NOTES WHEN USING USB TO RS232 COM PORT ADAPTERS ccccccssssssssssssesccececsecesccceeceacescesecaceseeaneacens 12 System Interconnect Cabling EE 13 A RS232 Micron Sonar Main ee 14 B RS485 Micron Sonar Main eu D KEE 15 EREECHEN eege 16 OS EE 16 E eu EE 16 JES egg Eeer 16 G EE OC 11872 1118 EEN 17 PART 3 OPERATION OF THE MICRON SONAR APPLICATION cccccscccscccccccccccccccccces 18 MAIN FUNCTION BUTTONS sceeneienesnwiscuswatintevwscstincevawnnisaeonmeveuvautiuaseuistaseutiawabanmestesdsunteriwinevedenueVenennaus 19 oeU Menu Eer 19 GONA GAN DUNO eeh 19 Range Scale button EE 19 so 67a f My clor DUNO tee 19 Speed FACSOIUTION DUTION EEN 19 OO CO OO eases sorceress EE 19 RR Ce FICQ
48. ssue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 43 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM DSI 3 INPUT OF GPS DATA FROM A SURFACE COM PORT There is option to display and log GPS data from an incoming NMEA type data string To configure this option a COM Port must first be allocated and enabled for this purpose This configuration is performed by clicking on the Com Port menu item in the Setup menu see earlier This will open the following dialog box Port Setup EN Sonar COM Port Auxiliary Output Fort Select a COM Port number to Pot fl SS Port 2 setup receive the incoming GPS data Baud Nisz strings Then set the Baud rate Type Sonar Aus lt F to match the output rate of the GPS device GPS COM Port abled E Fot 2 Ja _ Ensure the Port is then Enabled Baud ei Thereafter the GPS will be displayed Enabled in the GPS Popup form enabled via _X Cancel GPS Input menu item Click on the GPS Input menu item in the Setup menu to enable the GPS Popup form This form will display Top Row L gt R _ Latitude Eastings Longitude Northings Zone Bottom Row Hi Course Over Ground Speed Over Ground Heading Also on the GPS Popup form there are 2 controls The left Settings Button is used to select and configure the GPS input port The right Led is for Diagnostics It flashes Green when there is an incoming GPS packet Other
49. t 115 2kBaud capable 16 Bit Colour Graphics Card at 800x600 Resolution 1 Insert the Micron Sonar Installation CD into drive and run SETUP EXE 2 The Installation will place 2 shortcuts on the Desktop i Micron Setup ii Micron Sonar 3 The Micron Sonar software is pre configured to communicate with the Sonar via the COM1 Port 115 200 Baud 8 Data No Parity 1 Stop 4 Consult the Micron Sonar software manual for operating instructions and details on how to re configure COM Port assignment and telemetry settings PART 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Power The Sonar head should be powered from a clean DC Supply or Battery pack capable of supplying 7 50Vdc 2 2VA To reduce damage to the sonar head in the event of over voltage it is recommended that an appropriate fuse is included in the power supply connection The Operation LED glows dimly when power is applied to show it s alive then flashes as the head rotates past centre to show correct operation Mounting The Operation LED should be mounted in the ahead position on the vehicle which is the zero position which relates to 12 0 clock on the Sonar PPI display If mounted at a non zero position then adjust the Rotation Offset control in Sonar Setup to re align the display Handling The Micron Sonar head is an oil filled product and under NO circumstance should it be opened up or tampered with in any way There are no user serviceable parts
50. t cover any direct indirect punitive special consequential damages or any damages whatsoever arising out of or connected with misuse of this product 8 Any equipment or parts returned under warranty provisions will be returned to the customer freight prepaid by TIL 9 The warranty shall become invalid if the customer attempts to repair or modify the equipment without appropriate written authority being first received from TIL 10 TIL retains the sole right to accept or reject any warranty claim 11 Each product is carefully examined and checked before it is shipped It should therefore be visually and operationally checked as soon as it is received If it is damaged in anyway a claim should be filed with the courier and TIL notified of the damage Note TIL reserve the right to change specifications at any time without notice and without any obligation to incorporate new features in instruments previously sold Note If the instrument is not covered by warranty or if it is determined that the fault is caused by misuse repair will be billed to the customer and an estimate submitted for customer approval before the commencement of repairs F167 1 Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 7 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM a D KS TRADEMARKS Microsoft and Windows 98 Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation IBM and AT are registered trademarks of International Busi
51. td Po Issue 9 Transmitted pulse q i i f WI f 1 TIL Eng Spec 016 EE 1 Target 1 individual echo L SS ege Micron Sonar OIM Received Decoded Signal be LLY A Ge i k i di JS Ka wem e AA em fe 3 r ri d 1 FF f EEEE f 1 f e l d Sonar Range Resolution Page 25 of 46 e Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM Er ID SONAR ACOUSTIC SIGNA a Transmitted Signal AA w eh oi bn be LA e A i NW f S zl E i i 4 i 3 WE rs Transmitted pulse H f AAN Sonar Range Resolution d Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 26 of 46 Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM D E Sonar Status Various error codes are reported in the Sonar Status Area These help the user determine any faults with equipment or cabling as a guide to making any corrections or replacements a KS gt Tritech Intern Status Codes are as follows Centre The transducer is not passing through the Ahead position at the correct sequence point Physical damage internal to the Boot is the most likely cause of this Timeout There is no communication with the Sonar head Check the cable wiring is okay the Sonar is powered and the correct COM Port and baud rate are configured in the Tools Menu Log xxx k l This is displayed when the log record facility is ON and shows the current
52. tic interface card In the case of the Micron system the Acoustic interface is via a COM port Always ensure that the Enabled check box is checked ticked to enable the COM port This is only applicable for communicating with the Micron Sonar through the Setup program and does not affect the main Micron display program Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 29 of 46 PS Tritech International Ltd Micron Sonar OIM bs Configuring New Baud Rates This should only ever be necessary to communicate over a longer RS232 serial cable gt 10metres installed between the PC and the Micron Sonar head or signal converter or over a modem system that can only handle lower rates In this event the Baud Rate should be kept as high as possible to give enough system bandwidth for the Sonar head to operate at full soeed and resolution The first step is to communicate with the Micron Sonar head which involves setting the COM Port settings within the Setup program to match the Micron head s Baud rate and COM port connection It may be necessary to use a short serial cable to first communicate with and re program the Micron Sonar head before it is then installed on the longer cable or modem system First change the COM Port Baud Rate to match current Sonar settings N B The Setup program default will be COM1 115 2K which matches the Micron display software defaults a Click on the Utilities menu item and select Com Setup from the drop down
53. wise it remains Greyed out The GPS Setup menu accessed by clicking on the Settings button is where the NMEA 0183 message type can be selected Click on Settings button to GPS fo s4 TBO N vUD2 90 245 WW open GPS Setup panel All position data updates displayed in the GPS panel will be recorded when the logging function is used to record device data and GPS data FF GPS Setup Select Message Lat Lon GPGLL E VIE Cogi eg gGPRMC w Eege Area Great Britian Heading GPHOT System Time GPZDA Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 44 of 46 Micron Sonar OIM Tritech International Ltd D a di The GPS Setup panel contains 4 drop down menus for selecting NMEA 0183 message types for Latitude Longitude COG SOG Heading and setting System Time It is possible to set the System time via any of the listed NMEA messages and this will update the system clock This is only really beneficial if Log Data containing both Sonar and GPS position data is to be post processed The right hand side of the GPS Setup panel includes the option to convert and display the incoming Lat Lon positions in Eastings Northings format using a UTM conversion There is also facility to select the particular Ellipsoid to apply in the UTM conversion equation Issue 9 TIL Eng Spec 016 Page 45 of 46 APPENDIX D VIDEO INPUT DISPLAY If the PC is installed with a Video Input capture card the
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