Simrad SU90 User Manual

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Operator Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents5
About this Manual9
Simrad Su9010
Important10
System Description12
System Diagram14
General Safety Rules15
Support Information15
Getting Started18
Operating Panel Description19
Starting Normal Operation22
- Turning on the SU90 for Normal Use22
- Getting to Know the User Interface23
- Getting to Know Presentation Modes and Views25
- Selecting Normal Mode to Start "Pinging29
- Adjusting the Radius of the Search Area30
- Adjusting the Echo Sensitivity31
- Changing the Vertical Angle of the Sonar Beams33
- Adjusting the Horizontal Direction of the Sonar Beam35
- Turning off the SU9037
Basic Operating Procedures38
- Selecting the Language Displayed in the Menus and Dialog Boxes38
- Selecting Operating Frequency for Minimum Noise39
- Hiding the Menu System When You Do Not Need It40
- Saving Single or Sequential Screen Captures40
- Saving the Current User Settings42
- Defining the Ping (Transmission) Modes43
- Context43
- Procedure43
- Open the43
- Related Topics44
Operating Procedures45
Getting Started46
- Turning on the SU9046
- Lowering and Hoisting the Transducer from the User Interface47
- Turning off the SU9048
Choosing Operating Mode and Key Transmit Parameters50
- Selecting Normal Mode to Start "Pinging50
- Selecting Replay Mode51
- Selecting Inactive Mode52
- Setting up the SU90 for Maximum Echo Refresh Rate53
- Transmitting Single Pings54
- Transmitting with Fixed-Time Intervals54
- Adjusting the Output Power to Match Varying Conditions55
- Selecting the Best Operating Frequency56
Controlling the Gain and Range Settings58
- Adjusting the Gain (Echo Sensitivity)58
- Adjusting the TVG (Time Variable Gain) Setting60
- Adjusting the Sonar Range60
- Adjusting the Intensity of the Echo Presentations62
- Changing the Tilt62
- Adjusting the Bearing64
Using the Markers and Tracking Features66
- Starting a Position Track66
- Starting a Target Track67
- Placing a New Marker68
- Deleting a Marker69
- Measuring the Size of a School Relative to the Purse seine70
- Using Visual Aids During the Purse seine Catch Phase70
- Choosing the Fishing Gear in Use72
- Changing the Fishing Gear Properties to Match Your Own Equipment73
Improving the Recognition of Fish and Schools Using Receiver Filters74
- About the Receiver Filter Sequence in the SU9074
- Reducing Noise and Reverberation with the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Function75
- Reducing Propeller Noise and Interference with the Noise Filter76
- Reducing Bottom and Surface Reverberation with the RCG (Reverberation Controlled Gain) Function77
- Reducing Noise and False Echoes with the Ping-Ping Filter79
- Reducing Noise and Reverberation with the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Function80
- Adjusting the Intensity of the Echo Presentations81
Recording and Replaying Echo Data82
- Defining the File and Folder Settings for Data Recording82
- Recording Echo Data83
- Selecting Replay Mode84
- Choosing Which Echo Data File(S) to Replay86
- Accessing the Echo Data Files to Delete, Move or Copy Them87
Setting up Presentation Modes and Views88
- Moving a View to Another Display88
- Rearranging the Layout of the SU90 Presentation89
- Restoring the Locations and Sizes of the Views90
Defining Settings Related to User Preferences and Individual Customizing91
- Selecting Menu Language91
- Hiding the Menu System92
- Placing the Menu on the Left Side of the SU90 Presentation93
- Selecting the Information to Appear on the Top Bar93
- Enabling Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on the Bottom Bar94
- Selecting Which Tooltips to Appear in the User Interface94
- Adjusting the Backlight Intensity on the Operating Panel95
- Reducing the Light Emitted from the Display Presentation96
- Increasing the Visibility of the Information Panes96
- Changing the Colour Palette ("Skin") Used in the SU90 Presentations97
- Choosing the Colours Used to Present the Echoes98
- Selecting Measurement Units98
- Configuring the Environmental Parameters99
- Setting up the Alarm Limits for System Protection100
- Defining the Middle Position of the Transducer101
Saving, Retrieving and Handling User Settings103
- Saving the Current User Settings103
- Choosing Previously Saved User Settings104
- Renaming Existing User Settings105
- Deleting User Settings that Are no Longer Used106
- Choosing SU90 Factory Default Settings107
Defining the User-Selected Features on the Operating Panel108
- Selecting Which Operating Panel to Use108
- Assigning Custom User Settings to the Operating Panel109
- Assigning Functions to the Rotary Switches on the Operating Panel111
- Assigning Functions to F1, F2 and F3 on the Operating Panel112
Lowering and Hoisting the Transducer from the Sonar Room114
- Lowering and Hoisting the Transducer Using the Hoist/Lower Switch115
- Lowering and Hoisting the Transducer Using the Hand Crank117
- Emergency Lowering and Hoisting Using the Two Contactors119
Setting up the Interfaces to Peripheral Devices121
- Installing Navigation Sensors and Other Sensors121
- Defining the Serial and Ethernet (LAN) Port Parameters122
- Setting up the Input from a Navigation System (GPS)124
- Setting up the Interface for Speed Log Input126
- Setting up the Interface for Course Gyro Input128
- Configuring the Sensor Interface131
- Setting up the Input from a Motion Reference Unit (MRU)132
- Setting up the SU90 in a Synchronized System134
Menu System137
About the Menus and Menu Buttons138
Using the "Smart" Menu Buttons138
Main Menu141
Operation Menu143
Display Menu145
Setup Menu148
Active Menu152
Objects Menu155
Visual Objects Menu159
Cosmetics Menu162
Shortcut Menus164

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Simrad SU90 Specifications

General

Frequency	20-30 kHz
Interface	Ethernet
Operating Temperature	-15°C to +55°C
Beamwidth	11 - 15 degrees
Transducer Type	Cylindrical multi-element

Summary

Important Operational and Safety Guidelines

Pre-Operation Checks and Cautions

Essential pre-operation checks and safety guidelines for system activation and docking.

Transducer Handling and Care

Getting Started with the Simrad SU90

Operating Panel Description

Explanation of the controls, buttons, and functions of the SU90 Operating Panel.

Starting Normal Operation

Step-by-step procedure for powering on the SU90 and initiating normal operation.

Basic Operating Procedures

Choosing Operating Mode and Transmit Parameters

Selecting Normal Mode for Ping

Procedure to enable active sonar transmission (pinging) by setting the SU90 to Normal mode.

Controlling Gain and Range Settings

Adjusting Gain (Echo Sensitivity)

Guide to adjusting echo sensitivity for optimal target detection and display.

Adjusting Sonar Range

Instructions for defining the radius of the search area for echo detection.

Adjusting TVG (Time Variable Gain)

Improving Fish Recognition with Receiver Filters

Receiver Filter Sequence Overview

Reducing Noise and Reverberation with AGC

Using Automatic Gain Control to effectively remove noise and reverberation.

Reducing Propeller Noise with Noise Filter

Transducer Lowering and Hoisting Procedures

Using the Hoist/Lower Switch

Operation of the Hoist/Lower switch for transducer movement.

Manual Lowering/Hoisting with Hand Crank

Emergency Transducer Lowering/Hoisting

Setting Up Peripheral Device Interfaces

Installing Navigation Sensors

Process for connecting and configuring external navigation sensors for the SU90.

Defining Serial and Ethernet (LAN) Port Parameters

Setting Up GPS Input

Simrad SU90 Menu System Overview

Operation Menu Functions

Control of operating mode, recording, and transmission (pinging) via the Operation menu.

Display Menu Functions

Setup Menu Functions

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