knudsen 320N User manual

320N Echosounder
User Manual
Supports Software: D409-04822/D409-04185
D101-04835
Revision 4.2
February 26, 2018
Knudsen Engineering Limited
10 Industrial Road
Perth, Ontario, Canada

CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION. ........................................................... 1-1
1.1 Aboutthismanual...................................................... 1-1
2 320NEchosounder............................................................ 2-1
2.1 Description............................................................ 2-1
2.2 ControlLayout......................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 MainMenu..................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 MainControlBar................................................ 2-2
2.2.3 StatusInfoBar. ................................................. 2-2
2.2.4 SetupControlBar................................................ 2-3
2.2.5 System Tools Control Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
3 MAINMENU................................................................ 3-1
3.1 File.................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Exit........................................................... 3-1
3.2 Server................................................................ 3-1
3.3 Help................................................................. 3-1
3.3.1 SounderInfo.................................................... 3-2
3.3.2 TechSupport.................................................... 3-3
3.3.3 About NavControlClient.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
4 MAINCONTROLBAR........................................................ 4-1
4.1 Start/Stop............................................................. 4-1
4.2 Metres/Feet/Fathoms.................................................... 4-3
4.3 MinimumDepthLimit................................................... 4-4
4.4 Pulse................................................................. 4-5
4.5 Power................................................................ 4-6
4.6 GateWidth............................................................ 4-7
4.7 Gain................................................................. 4-8
4.8 Range................................................................ 4-9
4.9 Mark............................................................... 4-10
4.10 Display.............................................................. 4-11
4.10.1 EchoGram/Scope. ..............................................4-12
4.10.2 Greyscale/Colour. ..............................................4-12
4.10.3 White Mode/Black Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.10.4 Contrast....................................................... 4-13
4.11 Setup. .............................................................. 4-14
5 SETUPCONTROLBAR....................................................... 5-1
5.1 PingRate............................................................. 5-1
5.2 KeelOffset............................................................ 5-2
5.3 CommPorts........................................................... 5-2
5.3.1 Peripherals. .................................................... 5-3
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5.3.2 DataLogging. .................................................. 5-4
5.4 AlarmsSetup.......................................................... 5-6
5.5 Heave Compensation Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.6 UDPInterface. ........................................................ 5-7
5.7 InterfaceTests......................................................... 5-8
5.8 PlaybackFile.......................................................... 5-9
5.9 FactoryDefaults....................................................... 5-10
5.10 SystemTools......................................................... 5-11
5.11 Done................................................................ 5-11
6 SYSTEMTOOLSCONTROLBAR..............................................6-1
6.1 WindowsExplorer...................................................... 6-1
6.2 ControlPanel.......................................................... 6-1
6.3 RemoteUpdater........................................................ 6-1
6.4 On-ScrnKeybd. ....................................................... 6-1
6.5 Full Screen / Standard Window.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.6 Passwords............................................................. 6-2
6.6.1 ChangingPasswords..............................................6-2
7 ECHOCONTROLSERVER..................................................... 7-1
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1-1 320N USER MANUAL
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 About this manual
This manual describes the basic operational controls of the 320N Navigation Echosounder. There is a brief
overview of the main control software with further break down of each the control levels in individual
chapters. It is strongly recommended that the user familiarize himself with the usage of all the main controls
to be able to provide effective control in extreme conditions.
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2 320N Echosounder
2.1 Description
The 320N Navigation Echosounder is a device incorporating digital electronics controlled by an embedded
Windows-based computer. The 320N is configured to automatically run the main control application with
a useful playback application available on the Windows desktop. See D101-03175 for instructions on the
usage of this support application.
The main system control is provided using a combination of a client and server application set. The server
provides the connection interface to the embedded signal processor module. The user interface client or third-
party clients can control and acquire data from the module via the server’s network interface The client on
the 320N is a Windows program that provides access to all the necessary controls for standard operation of
the echosounder and any data recording activities onto the PC. When the PC is powered on, the NavControl
Client application should automatically invoke itself; however an icon is also located on the desktop to
manually invoke the program if necessary. When the client is invoked, it automatically invokes the server
application; again an icon is located on the desktop to manually invoke the program if necessary. After the
connection to the server is completed, the client presents a window with user controls, status information and
large display area for the echogram data presentation. The Main Control bar contains eleven buttons for easy
access to the main control features typically accessed during standard operation of the echosounder. A blank
display area for graphical presentation of real-time received data, and a grid scale bar for the data
presentation occupies the bulk of the main application window. The echosounder automatically starts
recording data to the built-in hard drive in a specific folder for easier retrieval and archival purposes.
NOTE: Data stored on the hard drive in the D:\Data folder will need to be backed up and removed from this
folder on a regular basis. The D:\Data folder can hold up to 30 Gigabytes of information. A warning when
the drive space used is greater than 80% will occur every time the echosounder is powered on until the
condition has been addressed.
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2.2 Control Layout
2.2.1 Main Menu
The Main Menu at the top of the application window provides access to simple controls and help options.
See Section 3 for details.
2.2.2 Main Control Bar
The Main Control Bar provides access to all the main controls that may need modification during a mission.
It also provides access to the Setup Control Bar. See Section 4 for details.
2.2.3 Status Info Bar
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The Status Info bar contains information about the current working parameters of the echosounder, such as:
1) Whether the echo sounder is currently Transmitting. See section 4.1.
2) The Unit of measurement that the echosounder is currently using to process the received data. See
section 4.2.
3) The Operating Range of the echosounder. See section 4.8.
4) The Pulse Type in use for transmitting. See section 4.4.
5) The Power level that the echosounder is transmitting. See section 4.5.
6) The Actual Gain the echosounder is using. See section 4.7.
7) The Processing Shift the echosounder is using. See section 4.7.
8) The Minimum Depth the echosounder is using. See section 4.3.
It also provides feedback regarding the current status of the data file recording, alarm settings, and other
useful parameters.
2.2.4 Setup Control Bar
The Setup Control Bar provides access to controls that normally only need to be setup prior to missions or
when hardware installations may change. See Section 5 for details.
A maintenance-level passcode is required to access this control bar. Only authorized users should be
provided the passcode.
2.2.5 System Tools Control Bar
The System Tools Control Bar provides access to the Windows operating systems controls that normally only
need to be used during data backup and software update operations. See Section 6 for details.
A root-level passcode is required to access this control bar. Only authorized users should be provided the
passcode.
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3 MAIN MENU
3.1 File
3.1.1 Exit
The operator can terminate the Echo Control program using the Exit command. The echosounder will NOT
continue any sounding operation when the control program is terminated.
3.2 Server
Normally, the client handles the interaction necessary to connect and communicate with the server
application automatically. Should something unexpected occur and there are problems with the automatic
connection, the user can try to manually configure and connect to the server via the menu item Server.
Selecting Configure causes a dialogue to pop-up that allows the user to select the server identifier to use for
the connection. The recommended selection is the 127.0.0.1 local computer (no network) option.
3.3 Help
The Help menu provides access to a few options that provide the operator with system configuration
information that is most useful when contacting technical assistance.
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3.3.1 Sounder Info
This option pops up a dialogue box that reports the echosounder system configuration as seen by the server
application. This should indicate the hardware module’s channel assignment, frequency setting, and usage
information. There is a button Module Summary that provides access to another dialogue to report more
detailed information regarding the firmware loaded in the detected module.
The Module Summary dialogue reports the hardware module’s serial number, board type, and controlling
firmware part number and version. This information is really only useful to technical support.
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3.3.2 Tech Support
This option brings up a simple dialogue box that provides contact information for technical support. It also
provides information about the type of Windows operating system the EchoControl program has detected.
This is sometimes helpful in diagnosing performance issues.
3.3.3 About NavControlClient...
The About NavControlClient... menu item brings up a simple dialogue box stating the name of the PC
software program, the KEL part number for the program, and the latest revision number.
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