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Teledyne Echotrac MKIII User Manual

Teledyne Echotrac MKIII
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ECHOTRAC MKIII
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Version: 4.06
Teledyne Odom Hydrographic
Teledyne Marine
Fabriksvangen 13
3550 Slangerup
Denmark
Telephone: +45 47 38 00 22 Fax: +45 47 38 00 66
www.teledynemarine.com/odom-hydrographic/
Number of pages: 48
Date: 21 January 2019

Table of Contents

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Teledyne Echotrac MKIII Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeEchosounder
CategoryMarine Equipment
ManufacturerTeledyne Marine
Operating Temperature-15°C to +55°C
Frequency200 kHz
ChannelsDual
Display10.4 inch Color LCD
InterfaceEthernet
Beam AngleVaries by frequency (e.g., 7° at 200 kHz)

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 Echotrac MKIII Overview

Overview of the Echotrac MKIII echo sounder's features and capabilities.

1.2 Manual Scope and Definitions

Details the purpose, scope, and definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes.

2 Installation

2.1 Echotrac DF 3200 MKIII Recorder Installation

Guide for installing the Echotrac DF 3200 MKIII recorder unit.

2.2 Transducer Installation

Procedures and considerations for mounting echo sounder transducers.

2.3 Echotrac MKIII Cable Connections

Details the pinouts and signal descriptions for all Echotrac MKIII serial and data ports.

3 Quick Start Operating Procedures

4 Chart Recorder Controls

Chart Recorder Functionality

Explains the operation of ON/OFF, FEED, TAKE-UP, and LIGHT controls for the chart recorder.

5 Display Panel Controls

5.1 Analog Controls

Details front panel knobs and switches for power, receiver gain, and transmitter power.

5.1.2 Transmitter and Receiver Controls

Configuration of transmit and receiver gain for high and low frequency channels.

5.1.3 MARK Functionality

Functionality of the MARK button for event marking and system reset.

5.2 Parameter Entry System

Using the LCD display and keypad to access and modify system parameters.

6 Operating Procedures

6.1 Shallow Water Operation

Typical operating sequence for shallow water surveys.

6.2 Deep Water Operation

Typical operating sequence for deep water surveys.

6.3 Calibration

Procedure for calibrating the echo sounder for accurate depth measurements.

7 Data I/O

7.1 Serial Ports - Serial 1

Defines serial output string formats for SBT and DBT data.

7.2 Serial Data Input / Chart Annotation

Methods for inputting chart annotation and event data via serial communication.

8 Overview Parameters and Settings

8.1 External Ethernet Control

Details on controlling Echotrac parameters via Ethernet interface.

8.2 Serial Port 2 for Remote Display

Description of Serial port 2 for connecting a remote display unit.

8.3 Serial Port 3 for GPS Input

Description of Serial port 3 for GPS input and NMEA sentences.

8.4 Serial Port for HEAVE Data

Explains HEAVE input via Serial port 4 using TSS1 string format.

8.5 ETHERNET Port Reference

Reference to Technical Specification Ethernet Interface manual.

9 Uploading Firmware

9.1 Upgrading Motorola Processor Firmware

Step-by-step guide to upgrading firmware on Motorola processors.

9.2 Upgrading DSP and Transceiver Firmware

Procedure for upgrading firmware on DSP and Transceiver processors.

Appendix A – LCD15 Module

A.1 LCD15 Module Connections

Details connections between the LCD15 module and the MKIIIE sounder.

Appendix B – AUX Modification for SILAS Output

Appendix C - Support and Service

C.1 Support Contact Information

Contact information for customer support hotline and email.

C.2 Returning Goods for Service

Procedure for returning equipment for service, including RMA process.

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