Lowrance StructureScan 3D User manual

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StructureScan 3D
User Guide

Contents
5 About StructureScan 3D
7Basic operation
7Selecting the StructureScan source
7 Zooming
8 Stopping/pausing sonar transmitting
8 Using the cursor on the StructureScan image
10 Viewing image history
11 The 2D image
12 2D view options
13 The 3D Image
14 The 3D mode options
14 Fish rendering
15 The 3D view options
16 Setting up the image
16 Range
16 Advanced menu options
17 Contrast
18 Palettes
18 View
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About StructureScan 3D
StructureScan 3D is a multi-beam sonar technology that allows
anglers to see underwater structure and bottom contours in
customizable, three-dimensional views.
The StructureScan 3D module supports both 2D and 3D views:
•2D Sidescan views and 3D view provide a 182 m (600 ft) wide
coverage image to the left and right side of your vessel - 365 m
(1200 ft) in total
•2D Downscan view provides an image directly below your
vessel, down to 60 m (200 ft)
You must have a compatible software version on your display to use
the StructureScan 3D features. Refer to your display’s website for
information about which software version that supports the
StructureScan 3D.
The StructureScan 3D page is accessed by the StructureScan page
icon on the Home page. A StructureScan panel can also be part of a
multi-panel page as shown in the example.
Separate Installation manuals are delivered for the StructureScan 3D
module and for the StructureScan 3D transducer. Refer to these
documents for installation instructions.
The Operator manual delivered with your MFD (Multi-Function
Display: HDS Gen3, NSS/NSO evo2) describes general operation of
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the display. Refer to this manual for operational details not covered
in this document.
ÚNote: This document covers several displays and brands.
Most of the screen examples are from the NSS evo2. NSS
evo2 and NSO evo2 are identical, but HDS Gen3 might
differ slightly from the images used in this document.
Where there are considerable differences between the
displays both HDS Gen3 and NSS evo2 examples are
included.
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Basic operation
This section describes functions that are common for all views. For
2D and 3D specific options, refer to "The2Dimage" on page 11 and to
"The3DImage" on page 13.
Selecting the StructureScan source
When a StructureScan 3D module is available on the Ethernet
network, the StructureScan 3D source can be selected from the
source option in the menu.
When a StructureScan 3D module is selected as source, the
StructureScan HD menu is replaced by the StructureScan 3D menu.
StructureScanHDmenu StructureScan3Dmenu
This document covers use of the StructureScan 3D features. Refer to
your display's Operator manual for information about how to use
StructureScan HD.
Zooming
You zoom a StructureScan image by:
•using the zoom panel buttons
•using the zoom keys (if available)
•turning the rotary knob (if available)
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Stopping/pausing sonar transmitting
Use the Stop sonar (HDS Gen3) or Pause (NSS/NSO evo2) menu
option when you want to turn off the data processing.
In 2D mode this option pauses the image and allows you to
examine the image in detail. This function is useful when you need
to position a waypoint exactly on the StructureScan image, or if you
are using the cursor to measure a distance between 2 points on an
image.
Using the cursor on the StructureScan
image
By default, the cursor is not shown on the image.
On a 3D image you need to select the Cursor Enable panel button
to use the cursor.
When you position the cursor on an image, the Cursor information
window and the History bar are activated.
The Cursor information window shows available data at the cursor
position, including the distance and range from the vessel to the
cursor position.
The History bar is used to pan back in the stored data. The
highlighted part of the History bar shows the image you are
currently viewing in relation to the total StructureScan image history
stored. Refer to "Viewingimagehistory" on page 10.
ÚNote: For DownScan and for 3D images you can select to
turn off the History bar. Refer to "Advancedmenuoptions" on
page 16.
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When the cursor is active, the menu will change to include cursor
functions.
To remove the cursor and the cursor elements from the panel, press
the Xkey or select the Clear cursor option.
Saving waypoints
You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the
cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in
the menu.
If the cursor is positioned on a 3D image, no depth information is
included for the waypoint. The waypoint on a 3D image is drawn
with a line beneath it to indicate its point on the sea floor.
GoTo cursor
You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning
the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the
menu.
Measuring distance
ÚNote: This function is only available in 2D view modes.
The cursor can be used to measure the distance between two
observations on the image.
It is easier to use the measuring function when the image is paused.
1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to
measure the distance
2. Start the measuring function from the menu
3. Position the cursor on the second measuring point
-A line is drawn between the measuring points, and the
distance is listed in the Cursor Information window
4. Continue selecting new measuring points if required
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You can use the menu to re-position the start point and the end
point as long as the measuring function is active. When you select
Finish measuring or press the Xkey, the image resumes to normal
scrolling.
Viewing image history
The highlighted part of the History bar shows the image you are
currently viewing in relation to the total StructureScan image history
stored.
The History bar appears by default when the cursor is active. For
DownScan and for 3D images you can turn off the History bar, have
it always shown at the top of the screen, or have it appear only
when the cursor is active. Refer to "Advancedmenuoptions" on page 16.
The History bar is on the far right side for SideScan images, or at the
top of the screen for DownScan and for 3D images.
You pan the image history by dragging on the image, or by
dragging the highlighted region of the history bar.
To resume normal StructureScan scrolling, select the Clear cursor
menu option or press the Xkey.
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The 2D image
The 2D image is the default view when the StructureScan module is
connected to the display.
The 2D view is displayed when the 3D menu option is not selected.
SideScanLeft+Right DownScan
1Depth
2Temperature
3Frequency
4Range scale
ÚNote: The 2D image examples are from the NSS evo2. On
HDS Gen3 images the range scale is located at the bottom
of the image, and temperature and depth overlay can be
placed in a user specified location.
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2D view options
The 2D view can be set up as a DownScan image, or as a SideScan
image showing left, right or left+right side scanning.
The DownScan image can be added as an overlay to the traditional
Sonar image.
The SideScan image can be added as an overlay on a chart.
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The 3D Image
The 3D view is displayed when the 3D checkbox is selected.
ÚNote: When switching from 2D view to 3D view the 2D
view option has to be set to Left, Right or Left + Right. If
Down is selected, the 3D checkbox is unavailable.
In 3D view, the sea floor image is built up in real-time directly under
the vessel as the boat moves. If you are not moving the image will
remain stagnant. You can also see other underwater objects and
clusters of fish. The 3D view shows both the left and right channels
of data.
1Depth and temperature
2Transducer beam
3Range
4Depth indication line
53D panel buttons
6Zoom panel buttons
ÚNote: If a page includes more than one StructureScan
panel, only one of them can have the 3D view at one time.
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On HDS Gen3 temperature and depth overlay can be
placed in a user specified location.
The 3D mode options
There are two modes for the StructureScan 3D panel:
•Vessel Mode
•Cursor Mode
You switch between vessel mode and cursor mode by selecting the
3D panel buttons. You can also return from cursor mode to vessel
mode by selecting the Clear cursor menu option.
3D Vessel Mode
In this mode, the view is locked to the vessel, and the image moves
with the vessel.
You can rotate the camera around the vessel, and you can change
the camera elevation to look down or look more sideways at the
vessel:
•To change the camera rotation, drag horizontally on the screen
•To change the camera elevation and tilt, drag vertically on the
screen
3D Cursor mode
When you activate Cursor mode, the camera position is the same as
when Cursor mode was enabled.
In Cursor mode, the image does not move with the vessel. You can
zoom the image, and you can rotate the camera in any direction by
dragging on the screen.
Cursor mode includes the cursor functions described in "Usingthe
cursorontheStructureScanimage" on page 8.
Fish rendering
When objects are identified in the water column, they are shown as
clusters of dots. The point color corresponds to the target intensity,
and the point colors are automatically adjusted to complement the
chosen StructureScan palette.
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The 3D view options
When in 3D mode, the following view options are available:
Vertical enhancement
This option stretches the data so that the differences between
depths are greater on screen, which help you to see the changes in
depth in relatively shallow areas. On HDS Gen3 the options are
presented as Off/Low/Medium/High. On NSS/NSO evo2 products,
this control includes settings from 0-10.
Clear live history
When selected, the live history is removed from the 3D image.
View lock
When enabled, the camera will maintain the set relative rotation
from the vessel. For example, if you rotate to face the starboard side
of the vessel, the camera will rotate to maintain the starboard view
when the vessel rotates.
Target sensitivity
This setting adjusts how many and what intensity points are
included in the water column. Turn it down to see less noise or
things you don’t want to see, and turn it up to see more
information.
The Auto option automatically adjusts the settings to the optimal
levels. Auto sensitivity can be adjusted (+/-) to your preference
while still maintaining the auto sensitivity functionality.
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Setting up the image
You use the options in the menu for setting up the StructureScan
image.
The Pause (NSS/NSO evo2) / Stop sonar (HDS Gen3) and Source
menu options are described in "Basicoperation" on page 7.
Range
The range setting determines the water depth (2D view -
Downscan) or side range distance (2D view - SideScan or 3D view)
that is visible on the screen.
You select between a number of pre-defined ranges, or you can
select to let the system automatically set the range depending on
the water depth.
Advanced menu options
Noise rejection
Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air
bubbles can clutter the sonar screen. The noise rejection option
filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter.
ÚNote: By default, Noise rejection is set to On for optimal
signal returns and clarity in most conditions.
TVG/Surface clarity
Wave action, boat wakes and temperature inversions can cause on-
screen clutter near the surface.
The TVG (NSS/NSO evo2) and Surface clarity (HDS Gen3) option
reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver
near the surface.
ÚNote: For optimal image return and clarity in most
conditions, the default value is set to a low value.
Flipping the image left/right
If required, the left/right SideScanning images can be flipped to
match the corresponding side of your vessel if the transducer has
been mounted backwards. Refer to the transducer installation
guides.
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Preview
For DownScan and for 3D images you can turn off the History bar,
have it always shown at the top of the screen, or have it appear only
when the cursor is active.
By default, the History bar appears when the cursor is active.
Range Lines
(2D views only)
Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate
depth and distance to structures and targets.
Logging StructureScan data
You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the
display unit or onto a memory card inserted in the card reader. For
more information about recording and viewing recorded
StructureScan data, refer to the display operator manual.
Contrast
The contrast determines the brightness ratio between light and
dark areas of the screen. This makes it easier to distinguish objects
from the background.
To adjust the contrast setting:
1. Activate the contrast option in the menu or select the contrast
icon (NSS evo2 and NSO evo2 touch options) in the panel to
display the contrast adjustment bar.
2. Drag the bar, use the arrow keys or use the rotary knob (if
available) to get the desired contrast setting.
Auto contrast
This option sets the contrast value automatically based on the
current conditions. Auto contrast can be adjusted (+/-) to your
preference while still maintaining the auto contrast functionality.
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Palettes
You can select between several display palettes optimized for a
variety of conditions.
View
You use the View options to select how to present the
StructureScan image on the display.
The View options are different for 2D and 3D views. These options
are described in "The2Dimage" on page 11 and in the "The3DImage" on
page 13.
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