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Table of Contents4
About this Manual18
Ek8021
Important21
System Description22
System Diagram24
Main System Units27
Display Description27
Processing Unit Description28
Ethernet Switch Description29
Transceiver Unit Description29
Transducer Description32
Kongsberg EC150-3C32
Network Security34
Support Information35
Getting Started36
Starting Normal Operation37
Turning on the EK80 System37
Getting to Know the User Interface38
Checking Transceiver and Transducer Settings40
Selecting Normal Mode to Start Pinging42
Switching between ADCP and Echo Sounder Operation43
Verifying that the Bottom Is Correctly Detected44
Checking And/Or Editing the Transceiver Parameters45
Turning off the EK80 System46
Basic Operation48
Selecting Which Echogram Type to Use48
Selecting Which Velocity Measurement (ADCP) Views to Present50
Adjusting the Minimum Level (Echo Sensitivity)52
Choosing the Depth Range and the Start Depth for the Echograms53
Choosing the Colours Used to Present the Echograms55
Opening the Context-Sensitive Online Help56
Defining the File and Folder Settings for Raw Data Recording57
Defining the File and Folder Settings for Processed Data Recording59
Recording Raw Data61
Recording Processed Data62
Target Strength Calibration Summary64
User Interface Introduction68
User Interface Familiarization69
Echogram Views70
Velocity Measurement (ADCP) Views73
Top Bar Description74
Information Pane75
Menu System79
Working with Depth Layers80
Setting up the EK80 Wide Band Scientific Echo Sounder for the First Time83
Setting up Summary83
Installing the EK80 Operating Software85
Turning on the EK80 System for Passive Mode86
Obtaining and Installing the Software License87
Defining the IP Address on the Processing Unit Network Adapter for Communication with the Transceiver89
Installing One or more Transducers91
Installing Transceiver Channels94
Adjusting the Screen Resolution97
Setting up the EC150-3C for ADCP in EK8099
Defining the IP Address on the Processing Unit Network Adapter for Communication with the EC150-3C99
Installing an ADCP Transceiver as a Transceiver Channel101
Defining the EC150-3C Installation Parameters103
Obtaining and Installing the Software License for EC150-3C105
Assembling a Portable EK80 System107
System Diagram, Portable107
Assembling a Portable System108
Battery Power Cable (WBT)109
GPT Transducer Plug Connections110
12-Pin Amphenol Plug110
Operating Procedures112
Choosing Operating Mode and Key Transmit Parameters114
Selecting Normal Mode114
Selecting Inactive Mode115
Selecting Replay Mode116
Selecting Advanced Sequencing Mode117
Verifying that the Bottom Is Correctly Detected118
Defining the Ping (Transmission) Modes120
Transmitting Single Pings121
Transmitting with Fixed-Time Intervals122
Switching between ADCP and Echo Sounder Operation123
Opening the Context-Sensitive Online Help124
Controlling the Gain and Range Settings125
Adjusting the Minimum Level (Echo Sensitivity)125
Adjusting the TVG (Time Variable Gain) Setting126
Choosing Range and Start Range Values in a Surface-Related Echogram127
Choosing Range and Start Range Values in a Bottom-Related Echogram129
Defining the Environmental Settings131
Configuring the Environmental Parameters131
Defining the Sound Speed Close to the Transducer132
Loading a Sound Speed Profile133
Setting up the Input from a Sound Speed Sensor133
Recording and Replaying Raw Echo Data136
Defining the Raw Data Recording Parameters136
Recording Raw Data138
Selecting Replay Mode140
Choosing Which Raw Data File(S) to Replay141
Locating the Raw Data Files to Delete, Move or Copy Them142
Defining the Depth Range for Raw Data Recording143
Reducing the Raw Data File Sizes During CW Recording144
Disabling the Automatic Echogram History Recording145
Recording and Exporting Processed Echo Data147
Defining the Processed Data Recording Parameters147
Defining Recording Formats for ADCP Netcdf Outputs149
Recording Processed Data151
Locating the Processed Data Files to Delete, Move or Copy Them153
Setting up Depth Output to an External System154
Exporting Sensor Data to a Peripheral System156
Saving and Recalling Screen Captures158
Saving a Screen Capture158
Recalling Single Echogram Screen Capture Images159
Accessing the Screen Capture Images to Delete, Move or Copy Them160
Capturing the Display Presentation in Video Files162
Capturing the Display Presentation in a Video File162
Selecting Where to Save the Video Files163
Setting up the Echogram Presentation164
Selecting Which Echogram Type to Use164
Selecting Echogram Views on the Bottom Bar166
Changing the Size of the Echogram Views167
Defining the Ping (Transmission) Modes168
Choosing the Colours Used to Present the Echograms169
Adjusting the TVG in the Echogram Dialog Box171
Selecting the Horizontal Scale in the Echograms172
Adding Scale Labels to the Echograms174
Adding Horizontal Depth Lines to the Echograms175
Monitoring the Biomass in the Echogram176
Enhancing the Bottom Contour in the Echograms177
Adding Vertical Marker Lines to the Echogram178
Adding Automatic Trawl Lines to the Echogram Presentation179
Adding Manual Trawl Lines to the Echogram Presentation180
Adding Comments and Annotations to the Echograms181
Adding a Single Text Comment to the Echogram183
Monitoring the Survey Operations from a Client Computer184
Using the Information Panes to Collect Data from the Echoes186
Increasing the Visibility of the Information Panes186
Retrieving the Latest Echogram History187
Disabling the Automatic Echogram History Recording188
Changing the Colour Scale in the Echo Presentations189
Opening the Depth Information Pane to Read the Current Depth191
Investigating the Bottom Characteristics192
Changing the Calculation Parameters for the TS Histogram Information Pane193
Investigating the Biomass194
Changing the Calculation Parameters for the Biomass Information Pane195
Creating a Sv(F) Information Pane with Echo Data from Multiple Channels196
Monitoring the Numerical Information in a Depth Layer198
Using the Zoom Information Pane to Study Details in the Echogram200
Monitoring the Supply Voltage201
Working with Depth Layers in the Echogram Views203
Creating a New Depth Layer203
Modifying the Properties of an Existing Depth Layer206
Deleting a Depth Layer207
Monitoring the Numerical Information in a Depth Layer209
Exploring Water Velocities Using ADCP211
Opening the ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) Information Pane211
Identifying the Vessel Heading in the ADCP Information Pane213
Selecting Compass Orientation for Horizontal Water Velocities214
Controlling the Scale in the Compass Rose Presentation215
Setting the Velocity Vectors to True or Relative Bearing216
Setting the Compass Rose Presentation to True or Relative Bearing218
Providing Vertical Velocity in the ADCP Information Pane219
Changing the Speed Range Display for Vertical Current Velocity220
Adjusting the ADCP Quality Parameters222
Enabling ADCP Quality Parameters222
Improving ADCP Data Quality Using an Error Velocity Threshold Limit224
Improving ADCP Data Quality with a Correlation Threshold Value225
Improving ADCP Data Quality with a Percent Good Threshold Value226
Setting up the ADCP Presentation228
Selecting Which Velocity Measurement (ADCP) Views to Present228
Selecting Velocity Measurement (ADCP) Views Using the Bottom Bar230
Changing the Size of the Individual Velocity Measurement (ADCP) Views231
Placing Velocity Measurement (ADCP) Views in a Separate Window232
Adjusting the Colours in the Velocity Measurement (ADCP) Views234
Reducing the Random Errors in ADCP Measurements235
Selecting the Horizontal Scale in the ADCP Views236
Adding Scale Labels to the ADCP Views237
Enhancing the Bottom Contour in ADCP Views238
Setting the Drawing Range for the ADCP Views239
Adding Vertical Marker Lines to the ADCP Views241
Adding Comments and Annotations to ADCP Views242
Adding a Single Text Comment to an ADCP View243
Working with Advanced Sequences244
Creating an Advanced Sequence244
Editing an Advanced Sequence246
Creating an Advanced Sequence - Example247
Uploading and Activating an Advanced Sequence249
Deactivating an Advanced Sequence250
Working with Pings, Ping Groups and Ensembles251
Defining a Ping251
Creating a Ping Group252
Creating Ensembles254
Setting up Presentation Modes and Views256
Placing Echogram Channels in Separate Windows on Multiple Displays256
Rearranging the Layout of the Echo Presentations257
Moving a View to Another Display258
Restoring the Locations and Sizes of the Views259
Rearranging the Tabs at the Bottom of the EK80 Presentation260
Creating Personalized Views by Adding a New Tab to the Bottom of the EK80 Presentation261
Removing Personalized Presentations262
Defining Settings Related to User Preferences and Individual Customizing263
Reducing the Light Emitted from the Display Presentation263
Increasing the Visibility of the Information Panes264
Enabling Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on the Bottom Bar265
Selecting the Information to Appear on the Top Bar266
Selecting Which Tooltips to Appear in the User Interface267
Changing the Colour Palette ("Skin") Used in the Display Presentations267
Selecting Menu Language268
Selecting Measurement Units269
Saving, Retrieving and Handling User Settings270
Saving the Current User Settings270
Choosing Previously Saved User Settings271
Renaming Existing User Settings272
Deleting User Settings that Are no Longer Used273
Choosing Factory Default Settings274
Adjusting the Transceiver Parameters275
Checking And/Or Editing the Transceiver Parameters275
Selecting Passive Transceiver Mode276
Adjusting the Output Power277
Adjusting the Pulse Duration278
Defining the Frequency Sweep (Chirp) Within each Transmission279
Defining the Pulse Type for the EK80 Transmissions280
Increasing the Detection of Small Targets Masked by Stronger Echoes281
Switching between ADCP and Echo Sounder Operation282
Adjusting the Specific Transceiver Parameters for ADCP Operation283
Measuring the Noise in Passive Mode284
Interfacing Peripheral Equipment286
Installing Navigation Sensors and Other Sensors286
Defining the Serial and Ethernet (LAN) Port Parameters288
Setting up the Input from a Navigation System (GPS)289
Configuring the Sensor Priority292
Setting up a Serial or LAN (Ethernet) Port for Annotation Input294
Connecting a Catch Monitoring System to a Serial or LAN (Ethernet) Port296
Connecting a Trawl System to a Serial or LAN (Ethernet) Port298
Setting up the Input from a Motion Sensor300
Setting up the Input from a Sound Speed Sensor302
Setting up Depth Output to an External System304
Exporting Sensor Data to a Peripheral System306
Synchronizing the EK80 by Means of a Serial Port307
Synchronizing the EK80 System by Means of the Auxiliary Port310
Setting up the Interface between the EK80 and the Kongsberg TD50312
Installing Transducers and Transceiver Channels in the User Interface314
Defining the IP Address on the Processing Unit Network Adapter for Communication with the Transceiver314
Installing One or more Transducers316
Installing Towed Body Transducers319
Installing the Transducer on a Drop Keel322
Installing Transceiver Channels324
Installing Multiplexed Transceiver Channels327
Disconnecting Transceiver Channels329
Installing an ADCP Transceiver in the User Interface331
Summary of Procedures331
Obtaining and Installing the Software License for EC150-3C333
Defining the IP Address on the Processing Unit Network Adapter for Communication with the EC150-3C335
Installing an ADCP Transceiver as a Transceiver Channel337
Defining the EC150-3C Installation Parameters339
Switching between ADCP and Echo Sounder Operation341
Adjusting the Specific Transceiver Parameters for ADCP Operation342
Setting up the EK80 System for Synchronized Operation344
About Synchronization344
Synchronization Modes345
Synchronization Using Clear to Send (CTS) and Request to Send (RTS) Signals346
Synchronization Sequences346
Synchronizing the EK80 by Means of a Serial Port347
Synchronizing the EK80 System by Means of the Auxiliary Port350
Selecting Synchronization Mode352
Serial Port Synchronization Signalling354
Auxiliary Port Synchronization Signalling354
Selecting Synchronization Port357
Installing and Maintaining Software358
Installing the EK80 Operating Software358
Obtaining and Installing the Software License359
Defining the IP Address on the Processing Unit Network Adapter for Communication with the Transceiver361
Upgrading the EK80 Operating Software363
Moving the Software License from One Computer to Another364
Removing the EK80 Operating Software365
Checking the Current Software Version367
Upgrading the Software on the Transceiver367
Maintaining the EK80 System370
Checking Transceiver and Transducer Settings370
Monitoring the Supply Voltage372
Updating the Online Help System374
Adding Online Help in a New Language375
Accessing and Retrieving Message Log Files377
Checking the Transducer by Means of the Diagnostics Functionality378
Inspecting and Cleaning the Transducer Face380
Painting the Transducer Face381
Rules for Transducer Handling383
Installing and Troubleshooting Network Time Protocol (NTP)385
Installing Network Time Protocol (NTP)385
Installing Network Time Protocol (NTP) Monitor390
Troubleshooting the Network Time Protocol (NTP) Service395
Noise Measurements at Sea396
Set up the EK80 for Noise Measurements396
Measuring Noise in Passive Operating Mode398
Making a Noise/Speed Curve to Determine Vessel Noise400
Collecting and Checking Noise Data402
Calibration Procedures406
User Interface407
User Interface Familiarization408
Top Bar410
Top Bar Overview410
Logo and Product Name411
Menu412
Screen Recording412
Screen Capture413
Record Indicator Description413
Event414
Information Panes Overview415
Navigational Information417
Messages424
Help Button Description424
Operating System Functions425
Information Panes426
Recording Information Pane Description426
History Information Pane Description428
Colour Scale Information Pane Description430
Depth Information Pane Description432
Bottom Hardness Information Pane Description434
TS Histogram Information Pane Description435
Target Position Information Pane437
Ts(F) Information Pane Description439
Biomass Information Pane Description442
Sv(F) Information Pane Description444
Numerical Information Pane Description446
Zoom Information Pane Description455
Transceiver Power Supply Information Pane Description458
ADCP Information Pane459
External Sensors Information Pane464
Echogram Views466
About the Echogram Views466
Surface Echogram Description468
Bottom Echogram Description470
Pelagic Echogram Description473
Trawl Echogram Description475
Velocity Measurement (ADCP) Views479
About the Velocity Measurement (ADCP) Views479
Beam Velocity Views481
Vessel Velocity Views483
Geo Velocity Views485
Backscatter Views487
Correlation Views489
Error Velocity View491
Percent Good View493
Lines and Markers495
Annotation Markers Description495
Bottom Line Description496
Labels Description497
Scale Lines Description498
Trawl Line Description499
Vertical Tick Description500
White Line Description501
Biomass Line Description502
The EK80 Menu System504
Bottom Bar Description506
Replay Bar Description507
Working with Depth Layers508
Screen Capture Browser Description511
Context-Sensitive Online Help512
Menu System513
About the Menus and Menu Buttons514
Using the "Smart" Menu Buttons515
Main Menu517
Operation Menu518
Display Menu521
Setup Menu523
Active Menu529
Extras Menu535
Functions and Dialog Boxes540
Main Menu: Functions and Dialog Boxes541
User Settings Dialog Box541
Range Function544
Start Range Function545
Minimum Level Function547
Operation Menu: Functions and Dialog Boxes550
Operation Function550
Normal Operation Dialog Box553
Select Sequence Function560
Ping Function561
Ping Mode Function562
Ping Interval Function563
Record RAW Function564
Record Processed Function567
Output Dialog Box570
Display Menu: Functions and Dialog Boxes571
Screen Brightness Function571
Transparency Function572
Display Options Dialog Box573
Colour Setup Dialog Box573
Docking Views Function575
Setup Menu: Functions and Dialog Boxes578
Environment Dialog Box578
Manual Annotation Dialog Box579
Calibration Function580
Calculation Interval Dialog Box582
Advanced Sequencing Dialog Box584
Installation Dialog Box586
Language Function587
Diagnostics Dialog Box588
About Dialog Box589
Active Menu: Functions and Dialog Boxes591
ADCP Colour Span Function592
Ping Average Function594
TVG (Time Variable Gain) Functiontvg (Time Variable Gain) Function595
Echogram Dialog Box597
Beam Direction Function598
New Layer Dialog Box599
Layer Properties Dialog Box604
Delete Layer Function609
Bottom Detection Dialog Box610
Single Target Detection Dialog Box612
Information Pane Options Dialog Box616
Combined View Settings617
ADCP View Settings Dialog Box618
ADCP Editing Dialog Box618
Secondary Functions and Dialog Boxes622
Replay File Dialog Box622
Presentation Modes Dialog Box625
Add Window Dialog Box626
LAN Port Setup Dialog Box627
Serial Port Setup Dialog Box629
Port Monitor Dialog Box631
Add Serial Port Dialog Box633
Messages Dialog Box634
Transducer Parameters Dialog Box636
Pages in the Output Dialog Box640
File Setup Page640
I/O Setup Page644
Processed Data to Output Page648
Processed Data to File Page652
Relay Output Page657
Screen Recording Page659
Pages in the Display Options Dialog Box660
General Page661
Tooltip Page664
Pages in the Environment Dialog Box665
Water Column Page665
Transducer Face Page668
Profile Page669
Pages in the Advanced Sequencing Dialog Box671
Ping Page673
Ping Group Page679
Ensemble Page681
Sequence Page682
Pages in the Installation Dialog Box685
Transducer Installation Page686
Transceiver Pages693
Transceiver Installation Page694
Transceiver IP Address Page703
Sensor Installation Page706
Sensor Configuration Page711
Synchronization Page714
Units Page717
Trawl Page719
Annotations Page720
Remote Control Page722
Remote Control: Application Information Page724
Remote Control: as Server Page725
Client Server Configuration Page726
Web API Configuration Page727
Software License Page728
Pages in the Calibration Wizard731
Calibration Wizard Dialog Box #1731
Calibration Wizard Dialog Box #2732
ADCP Calibration Pages733
TS Calibration Pages748
Pages in the Diagnostics Dialog Box787
Processor Page788
Sensors Page790
Transceiver Page792
Transducer Page794
Noise Page796
Ping Time Monitor Page799
Pages in the Information Pane Options Dialog Box801
Bottom Detection Dialog Box801
Single Target Detection Dialog Box804
Calculation Interval Dialog Box808
Colour Scale Page810
TS Histogram Page812
Sv(F) Page814
Ts(F) Page815
ADCP Page815
External Sensors Page818
Pages in the Echogram Dialog Box820
Lines Page820
Echogram Page823
Horizontal Axis Page827
Pages in the ADCP View Settings Dialog Box828
Horizontal Axis Page829
Lines Page830
View Selection Page833
Concept Descriptions836
Vessel Coordinate System837
Vessel Coordinate System and Rotation Angles839
About Ramping840
Sound Speed Algorithms841
Absorption Algorithm842
Observation Range Versus Operational Frequency843
About Bottom Echoes845
About Sound Wave Propagation846
What Is Sampling847
Acoustic Noise849
Contributing Factors849
Self Noise851
Ambient Noise854
Fishing Gear Noise854
Electrical Self Noise854
Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler856
ADCP Introduction856
Doppler Shift858
Depth Cells859
Current Velocity860
ADCP Data861
Ping Average Using Sliding Average863

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