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SONIC 2026/2024/2022
BROADBAND MULTIBEAM ECHOSOUNDERS
Operation Manual V6.3
Revision 012 (05NOV2022)
Part No. 96000001

Table of Contents

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Summary

Sonic System Specifications

Sonic 2026 System Specification

Detailed system features and specifications for the Sonic 2026 model.

Sonic 2024 System Specification

Detailed system features and specifications for the Sonic 2024 model.

Sonic 2022 System Specification

Detailed system features and specifications for the Sonic 2022 model.

Sonic 2026;2024;Sonic 2022 Electrical Interface

Electrical specifications and interface details for Sonic 2026, 2024, and 2022 models.

Sonic MBES Ping Rates

Table detailing ping rates for different ranges at a specific sound velocity.

Sonar Head Installation

Receive Module Installation

Guidelines for mounting the Sonic MBES sonar head's receive module.

Mounting the Receive Module

Steps for attaching the Sonic MBES receive module and its connectors.

Receive Module Connectors

Details on the Receive Module's connectors and cable connection procedures.

Mounting the Sonic 2024;2022 Projector

Procedure for securing the projector to the frame using standoffs.

Mounting the Sonic 2026 Projector

Instructions for mounting the Sonic 2026 projector using isolation collars.

Deck Test Before Deployment

Recommendations for verifying sonar operation before water deployment.

Receiver and Transmitter Tests

Procedures for performing receiver rub test and transmitter tests.

Sonar Head Installation Guidelines

ROV Mounting

Details on mounting the Sonic 2024/2022 for undersea operations on ROVs.

Sonar Interface Module (SIM) Installation and Interfacing

Sonar Interface Module (SIM)

Overview of the SIM as the communication center for R2Sonic MBES.

Physical Installation of SIM

Guidelines for the physical mounting of the SIM in a dry environment.

Electrical and Interfacing of SIM

Details on SIM connections, LEDs, power input, and Ethernet outputs.

SIM Interfacing Connections

Diagrams and guide for SIM physical connections and port assignments.

Time and PPS Input

Requirements for GPS PPS and NMEA ZDA time message for accurate data stamping.

Motion Input

Supported formats and connection methods for motion sensor data input.

SVP Input

Configuration for sound velocity probe input via serial or Ethernet.

Operating Sonic MBES via Sonic Control

Installing Sonic Control GUI

Steps for installing the Sonic Control Graphical User Interface on a Windows PC.

Network Setup Configuration

Configuring Ethernet parameters (IP, Subnet Mask, UDP ports) for system communication.

Discover Function for Network Setup

Using the Discover function to find R2Sonic devices and establish communication.

INS Addressing and Network Configuration

Default network settings and INS IP address configuration within Sonic Control.

Configuring Network Communication

Guidelines for setting up network communication and verifying IP/Subnet Mask.

Sensor Setup (Serial and Ethernet)

Configuring communication parameters for sensors via serial or Ethernet.

GPS and Motion Sensor Setup

Configuration for GPS time messages and motion sensor data for roll stabilization.

Sonar Settings and Operation

Overview of sonar settings including frequency, sector coverage, and ping rate.

Frequency Selection and UHR Operation

Setting operating frequency and suggestions for Ultra High Resolution (UHR) operation.

Roll and Pitch Stabilize

Enabling vessel roll and pitch stabilization using motion sensor data.

Dual Head Mode Operation

Configuring and operating the system in dual head mode.

Ocean Setting Parameters

Configuring ocean characteristics like Absorption, Spreading Loss, and Sound Velocity.

Tools and Firmware Updates

Accessing engineering commands and performing firmware updates for SIM and sonar head.

ROBO Automatic Sonar Operation

Configuring automatic adjustments of Power, Pulse Width, and Gain based on range.

Main Operation Parameters

Controlling key sonar parameters like Range, Power, and Gain via GUI buttons.

RangeTrac Automatic Range Setting

Automatically setting correct sonar range and optimizing ping rate.

Depth Gates Configuration

Using depth gates (Manual, GateTrac: Depth, Depth+Slope) to filter data.

Sonic MBES Theory of Operation

R2 Sonic I2 NS Components and Operation

Setup in Sonic Control for I2 NS

Network setup for I2NS, including IP address changes and timeouts.

Measuring IMU Offsets

Procedures for measuring IMU offsets and lever arms in POSView.

Multibeam Survey Suite Components

Gyrocompass Installation and Calibration

Procedures for gyrocompass installation and calibration methods.

The Motion Sensor

Function of the motion sensor for vessel attitude (pitch, roll, heave).

Offset Measurements

Lever Arm Measurement - Offsets

Measuring physical offsets of sensors relative to a central reference point.

The Patch Test

Patch Test Introduction and Importance

Criticality of sonar head alignment with motion sensor and gyro for depth accuracy.

Roll Test Procedure

Collecting data over a flat seafloor to determine roll offset.

Pitch Test Procedure

Collecting data over a steep slope to measure pitch misalignment.

Basic Acoustic Theory

Sound Velocity in Water

Influence of water column sound velocity on depth and location accuracy.

ROV and AUV Installation

Power Requirements for Systems

Specifications for power requirements of sonar heads, SIMs, and control boards.

Dual Sonar Head Installation

Procedures for installing and configuring R2Sonic systems in dual head mode.

R2 Sonic Control Commands

Head Commands (Binary Format)

List of commands for controlling sonar head parameters and settings.

SIM Commands (Binary Format)

List of commands for configuring SIM parameters and sensor interfaces.

R2 Sonic Uplink Data Formats

Bathymetry Packet Format

Detailed structure of the Bathymetry data packet format.

Water Column (WC) Data Format

Detailed structure of the Water Column data packet format.

TruePix Data Format

Detailed structure of the TruePix data packet format.

Data Playback Using Bit-Twist

Procedure for capturing, editing, and playing back sonar data using Bit-Twist.

R2Sonic 2024 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandR2Sonic
Model2024
CategoryMarine Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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