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March2016©KongsbergMaritimeAS

SimradEK80

Widebandscienticechosounder

InstallationManual

Thismanualprovidesyouwiththebasicinformationrequiredtoinstall

theSimradEK80Widebandscienticechosounder.Theinformation

isintendedforqualiedpersonnelsuchasnavalarchitects,shipyard

engineersandskilledworkers.

Forinformationaboutthepracticaluseoftheproduct,refertotheSimrad

EK80Quickstartguide,theSimradEK80Referencemanual,orthe

contextsensitiveon-linehelp.

Caution

YoumustneverpoweruptheEK80whentheshipisindrydockThe

transducer(s)willbedamagediftheEK80transmitsinopenair.

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Table of Contents5
About this Manual11
Simrad Ek8013
Important14
System Description15
Key Features17
System Diagram18
Main System Units20
- Display Description20
- Processor Unit Description21
- Ethernet Switch22
- Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) Description22
- Transducers23
Split Beam, Wideband and Depth Rated Transducers25
- Split Beam Transducers25
- Wideband Transducers26
- Depth Rated Transducers27
- Physical Dimensions Versus Beam Opening28
Scope of Supply29
- Basic Items Provided with a Standard Delivery29
- Additional Required Items30
- Additional Optional Items32
General Safety Rules35
Installation Requirements36
- Supply Power Requirements36
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Requirements36
- Cables and Wiring Requirements37
- Compass Deviation Requirements37
- Noise Sources37
- Dry Docking Requirements38
- Requirement for Classification Approval38
Network Security39
Support Information40
Preparations42
Installation Summary43
About Installation Drawings44
Tools, Equipment and Consumables Required for EK80 Installation45
Personnel Qualifications46
Where to Install the Transducer47
- Introduction47
- Mount the Transducer Deep47
- Avoid Protruding Objects48
- Stay Far Away from the Propellers48
- Choose a Position Far Away from the Bow Thruster(S)49
- Summary and General Recommendations49
Acoustic Noise50
- Contributing Factors50
- Self Noise52
- Ambient Noise54
- Fishing Gear Noise55
- Electrical Noise55
- Some Means to Reduce Acoustic Noise55
Installing the Ek80 Hardware Units58
Installing the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) Using the Integrated Brackets59
Installing the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) in a 19" Rack61
Installing the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) Power Supply63
Installing the Display65
Installing a Commercial Computer66
Installing the Enix Processor Unit68
Mounting the WBT Cabinet71
Mounting the Drawers in the WBT Cabinet74
Installing the Transducer(S)76
Cable Layout and Interconnections78
Read this First79
Cable Plans80
- About the Cable Plans80
- Topside Cable Plan81
- Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) Cable Plan83
List of EK80 Cables84
Cable Procedures86
- Prerequisites for Cable Installation86
- General Requirements for Cable Installations87
- Connecting AC Mains and Ground to the Processor Unit88
- Connecting Power and Ground to the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT)89
- Connecting Battery Power to the Wide Band Transceiver90
- Connecting AC Mains and Ground to the Display91
- Connecting the Video Cable from the Processor Unit to the Display92
- Connecting the Ethernet Cable from the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) to the Processor Unit94
- Connecting External Devices to the Processor Unit Using Serial Interfaces96
- Connecting a Synchronization Cable to the Processor Unit Using an RS-232 Serial Interfaces97
- Connecting External Devices to the Processor Unit Using Ethernet Interfaces98
- Connecting the Transducer to the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT)99
- Splicing the Transducer Cable101
Processor Unit Graphic Adapter102
Moxa CP114EL-I Serial Line Adapter105
- Moxa CP114EL-I Overview105
- Moxa CP114EL-I Connectors106
Using a Steel Conduit to Protect the Transducer Cable107
Cable Drawings and Specifications108
- AC Mains Power Cable Using IEC C13 Inline Socket109
- RS-232 Serial Line Connection Using Three Wires111
- RS-232 Serial Line Connection Using Five Wires112
- Serial Line Connection Using Five Wires113
- Used as Synchronization Trigger (Input or Output)114
- RS-485 Serial Line Connection Using Two or Four Wires116
- Moxa CP114EL-I Serial Line Adapter117
- RJ45 High Speed Ethernet Cable (1000Base-T)119
- Battery Power Cable120
- Single Beam Low Power Transducer Connection to a Circular Transducer Socket120
- Split Beam Transducer Connection to a Circular Socket122
- Split Beam Transducer to Single Beam Output on GPT Transducer Socket123
- Simrad 12-16/60 Connection to a Circular Transducer Socket125
- Simrad ES18 Connection to a Circular Transducer Socket126
- Simrad ES38-7 Connection to a Circular Transducer Socket127
- Simrad ES30-10 Connection to a Circular Transducer Socket128
- Simrad ES38-18/200-18C Connection to a Circular Transducer Socket130
- Simrad 50/200 Combi C Connection to a Circular Transducer Socket131
- Simrad ES70-18CD Connection to a Circular Transducer Socket133
- Burton Underwater Connectors on Split Beam Transducers for Deep Water135
- About Serial Lines137
Basic Cable Requirements140
- Cable Trays140
- Radio Frequency Interference141
- Physical Protection of Cables141
- Grounding of System Cables142
- Cable Connections and Terminations142
- Cable Identification143
- Cable Glands and Termination Procedures143
Setting to Work148
Setting to Work Summary149
Verifying that the EK80 Is Ready for Operational Use150
- Verifying that Operational Power Is Correct150
- Verifying that All Cables Are Properly Connected151
- Visual Inspection of the Display152
- Visual Inspection of the Processor Unit154
- Visual Inspection of the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT)155
Powering up the EK80 for the First Time157
- Setting up Summary157
- Installing the EK80 Operational Software159
- Powering up the EK80 to Passive Mode160
- Obtaining and Installing the Software License161
- Defining the IP Address on the Processor Unit Network Adapter for Communication with the Wide Band Transceiver (WBT)163
- Installing One or more Transducers164
- Installing Transceiver Channels166
- Adjusting the Screen Resolution168
Configuring the EK80 for Operational Use169
- Selecting Measurement Units169
- Defining the File and Folder Settings for Raw Data Recording170
Interfacing Peripheral Equipment171
- Setting up the Input from a Navigation System171
- Setting up the Input from a Motion Reference Unit (MRU)175
- Setting up the Input from a Sound Speed Sensor178
- Setting up a Serial Line for Annotation Input180
- Setting up Depth Output to an External System182
- Exporting Sensor Data to a Peripheral System185
- Setting up the EK80 in a Synchronized System188
Test Procedures191
- Starting the EK80 Wide Band Scientific Echo Sounder192
- Measuring Noise in Passive Mode193
- Testing the Synchronization Interface195
- Testing the Interfaces to External Devices196
- Reading the Transceiver Hardware and Software Versions197
- Calibrating the EK80 Wide Band Scientific Echo Sounder199
- Making a Noise/Speed Curve to Determine Vessel Noise200
Powering off the EK80202
Installation Remarks203
Drawing File204
About the Drawings in the Drawing File205
388697 Wide Band Transceiver (WBT) Outline Dimensions206
385609 Processor Unit Outline Dimensions208
400930 WBT Cabinet Outline Dimensions212
201575 Transducer Connector Assembly and Wiring216
Technical Specifications217
Introduction to Technical Specifications218
Interface Specifications218
Weight and Outline Dimensions221
Power Requirements223
Environmental Specifications224
Compass Safe Distance225
Minimum Computer Requirements226
Minimum Technical Requirements for Display227
Equipment Handling229
Transporting Kongsberg Maritime Equipment230
Lifting Units and Transportation Boxes231
Inspection of Units and Transportation Boxes after Arrival232
Specifications for Storage Prior to Installation or Use233
Unpacking Instructions235
- Unpacking Standard Parts and Units235
- Unpacking Mechanical Units237
- Unpacking Electronic and Electromechanical Units238
- Unpacking Transducers239
Specifications for Storage after Unpacking240
Packing Instructions for Storage or Shipping241
Storage after Use242
- Cleaning an Electronic Cabinet or Unit243
- Cleaning a Mechanical or Electromechanical Unit244
Handling Instructions for Printed Circuit Boards and Electronic Modules245
- Circuit Board Unpacking and Handling245
- Returning a Printed Circuit Board or an Electronic Module to Kongsberg Maritime247
- About Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)248
Disposal of Old Products250

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