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Version 3.0 Rev r000

Date 25-08-2010

Part No. 96000001

1.2 How to use this Manual

This manual is designed to cover all aspects of the installation and operation of the Sonic 2024 and

Sonic 2022. It is, therefore, recommended that the user read through the entire Operation Manual

before commencing the installation or use of the equipment.

1.2.1 Standard of Measurement

The Metric system of measurement is utilised throughout this manual; this includes temperature in

degrees Celsius.

METRIC IMPERIAL

10mm (0.010m) 0.39 inches

100mm (0.100m) 3.9 inches

1000mm (1.0 metre) 39.4 inches

100 grams (0.100kg) 3.5 oz

1000 grams (1.0 kilogram) 2.2 pounds

10° C 50°F

Table 1: Metric to Imperial conversion table

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Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
1 Introduction15
- Outline of Equipment15
- Figure 1: Sonic 2024/2022 Block Diagram15
- How to Use this Manual16
  - Standard of Measurement16
  - Table 1: Metric to Imperial Conversion Table16
2 Sonic Specifications17
- Sonic 2024 System Specification17
- Sonic 2022 System Specification17
- Sonic 2024 Dimensions and Weights17
- Table 2: System Specification17
- Table 3: Component Dimensions and Mass17
- Sonic 2022 Dimensions and Weights18
- Sonic 2024/Sonic 2022 Electrical Interface18
- Sonic 2024/2022 Ping Rates18
- Table 4: Electrical Interface18
- Table 5: Ping Rate Table18
- Acoustic Centre19
- Figure 2: Sonic 2024 Acoustic Centre19
- Figure 3: Sonic 2024 Acoustic Centre as Mounted19
- Figure 4: Sonic 2022 Acoustic Centre20
- Figure 5: Sonic 2022 Acoustic Centre as Mounted20
3 SONIC 2024/2022 SONAR HEAD INSTALLATION - Surface Vessel21
- Sonic 2024/2022 Receive Module Installation21
- Sonar Head Installation Guidelines26
4 Sonic 2024/2022 Mounting: Sub-Surface (ROV/AUV)29
- Installation Considerations29
  - Ethernet Wiring Considerations30
- ROV Installation Examples31
- Figure 20: Single Head ROV Installation Scheme a31
- Figure 21: Single Head ROV Installation Scheme B (Preferred)31
- Figure 22: Dual Head ROV Installation Scheme a32
- Figure 23: Dual Head ROV Installation Scheme B (Preferred)32
5 SONIC 2024/2022 SONAR INTERFACE MODULE (SIM) INSTALLATION and INTERFACING33
- Sonar Interface Module (SIM)33
6 Operation of the Sonic 2024/2022 Via Sonic Control39
- Installing Sonic Control Graphical User Interface39
- Figure 30: Sonic Control Icon on Desktop39
- Figure 31: Sonic Control 200039
- Network Setup40
  - Initial Computer Setup for Communication40
  - Figure 32: Windows XP Internet Properties40
  - Discover Function41
  - Figure 33: IP and Subnet Mask Setup41
  - Configuring Network Communication42
  - Figure 34: Sonic Control Network Setup42
  - Figure 35: Command Prompt-Ipconfig/All43
- Sensor Setup (Serial Interfacing)44
  - Gps44
  - Figure 36: Sensor Communication Settings44
  - Motion45
  - Heading45
  - Svp45
  - Message Displays45
  - Synch in / Synch out45
- Sonar Settings45
  - Figure 37: Sonar Operation Settings Window45
  - Figure 38: Operating Frequency Selection46
  - Figure 39: Ping Rate Limit46
  - Frequency46
  - Ping Rate Limit46
  - Figure 40: Sector Coverage47
  - Sector Coverage47
  - Sector Rotate47
  - Bottom Sampling48
  - Figure 41: Sector Rotate48
  - Mission Mode48
  - Figure 42: Mission Mode49
  - Figure 43: Roll Stabilize49
  - Roll Stabilize49
  - Dual Head Mode50
  - Figure 44: Dual Head Mode50
  - Figure 45: Dual Head Mode Active50
  - Figure 46: Load Settings Menu Selection51
  - Figure 47: Selecting Factory Default Settings File for Dual Head Operation51
  - Figure 48: Default Dual Head Network Settings52
  - Mount52
  - Snippets Enable52
- Ocean Setting54
  - Absorption: 0 - 120Db/Km54
  - Spreading Loss: 0 - 60 Db54
  - Figure 49: Ocean Characteristics54
  - Time Variable Gain55
  - Figure 50: TVG Curve Concept55
- Tools | Firmware Upgrade57
- Figure 51: the Angular Acoustic Wave Front will Strike each Receive Element at a Different Time57
- Figure 52: Select Tools; Firmware Upgrade57
- Figure 53: Select Correct Upgrade .Bin File58
- Figure 54: a Batch File will Automatically Load the Upgrade File58
- Figure 55: Message Displayed When the Upgrade Process Is Complete58
- Figure 56: Error if Wrong File Chosen for Upgrade59
- Figure 57: Error if Component Cannot be Found59
- Display Settings60
- Main Operation Parameters60
  - Figure 58: Display Settings60
  - Figure 59: Operating Parameter Buttons60
  - Figure 60: Range Setting Represented in the Wedge Display61
  - Power: 0 - 221 Db61
  - Range: 0 - 500 Metres61
  - Depth Gates62
  - Figure 61: Transmit Pulse62
  - Gain: 1 - 4562
  - Pulse Length: 15Μsec - 500Μsec62
  - Figure 62: Depth Gates on and off Control63
  - Figure 63: Dragging Depth Gates to New Location63
- Save Settings64
- Figure 64: Graphical Representation of Depth Gate64
- Operating Sonic Control on a Second Computer65
  - Two Computer Setup65
  - Changing Back to One Computer66
  - Figure 65: Change in GUI IP66
7 Sonic 2024/2022 Theory of Operation67
- Sonic 2024/2022 Sonar Head Block Diagram67
- Figure 66: SONIC 2024 Sonar Head Block Diagram67
- Sonic 2024/2022 Transmit (Normal Operation Mode)68
- Figure 67: Transmit Pattern68
- Sonic 2024/2022 Receive (Normal Operation Mode)69
- Figure 68: Receive Pattern with Transmit Pattern69
- Sonic 2024/2022 Sonar Interface Module (SIM) Block Diagram71
  - Sonar Interface Module (SIM) Block Diagram71
  - Figure 69: Sonar Interface Module Block Diagram71
Appendix I: Multibeam Survey Suite Components73
8 Auxiliary Sensors and Components73
- Differential Global Positioning System73
  - Installation73
  - GPS Calibration74
- Gyrocompass75
- The Motion Sensor80
- Sound Velocity Probes81
- The Sound Velocity Cast84
Appendix II: Multibeam Surveying87
9 Introduction87
- Survey Design87
- Record Keeping88
Appendix III: Offset Measurement93
10 Lever Arm Measurement - Offsets93
- Vessel Reference System93
- Figure 79: Vessel Horizontal and Vertical Reference System93
- Measuring Offsets94
Appendix IV: the Patch Test97
11 Introduction97
- Orientation of the Sonic 2024/2022 Sonar Head97
- Figure 81: Sonic 2024/2022 Axes of Rotation97
- Patch Test Criteria98
- Graph 1: Depth Errors Due to Incorrect Roll Alignment99
  - Pitch Test100
  - Figure 85: Pitch Data Collections100
- Graph 2: Position Errors as a Result of Pitch Misalignment; Error Can be Either Negative or Positive100
  - Yaw Test101
  - Figure 86: Yaw Data Collection101
- Graph 3: Along Track Position Error Caused by 0.5° Error in Yaw Patch Test101
  - Solving for the Patch Test102
- Graph 4: Along-Track Position Error Caused by 1.0° Error in Yaw Patch Test Error102
Appendix V: Sound in Water103
12 Introduction103
- Sound Velocity103
- Transmission Losses106
- Graph 5: Seawater Absorption (Salinity 35Ppt)109
- Graph 6: Freshwater Absorption109
  - Table 11: Operating Frequency - Water Temperature - Absorption110
  - Reverberation and Scattering111
Appendix VI: Sonic Control Commands113
13 R2Sonic Control Commands113
- Introduction113
- General Notes113
- R2Sonic Head Commands - Binary Format114
- R2Sonic SIM Commands - Binary Format115
Appendix VI: R2Sonic Data Formats117
14 R2Sonic Uplink Data Formats117
- Introduction117
- General Notes117
- Port Numbers117
- Type Definitions118
- Bathymetry Packet Format118
- Snippet Format121
Appendix VII123
- Drawings123
- Figure 93: Sonic 2024/2022 Projector124
- Date 25-08-2010 Part no124
- Figure 94: Sonic 2024 Receive Module125
- Figure 95: Sonic 2022 Receive Module126
- Figure 96: Sonic 2024 Mounting Bracket Drawing 1127
- Figure 97: Sonic 2024 Mounting Bracket Drawing 2128
- Rev R000129
- Date 25-08-2010129
- Figure 98: Sonic 2022 Mounting Bracket Drawing 1129
- Figure 99: Sonic 2022 Mounting Bracket Drawing 2130
- Figure 100: Sonic 2024/2022 Mounting Bracket Flange131
- Figure 101: SIM Box Drawing132
- Figure 102: R2Sonic Deck Lead Minimum Connector Passage Dimensions133

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