Marport M6 User manual
M6 System
with Mx Computer
and Mac Pro
Service Manual
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Contents
Legal.................................................................................................4
History...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Copyright......................................................................................................................................................................4
Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction and Presentation..........................................................6
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Guidelines...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Description.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
M6 and Mx computer System Overview.............................................................................................8
Equipment List..............................................................................................................................................9
Technical Specifications...........................................................................................................................10
Installation Steps.....................................................................................................................................................11
Computer Configuration..................................................................12
Configuring Mac Pro Settings............................................................................................................................12
Setting Up the Mac....................................................................................................................................12
Disabling Automatic Updates.................................................................................................................12
Disabling Sleeping Mode......................................................................................................................... 13
Changing Security & Privacy Settings................................................................................................14
Changing Desktop Wallpaper and Screen Saver.............................................................................15
Adding a Virtual Keyboard..................................................................................................................... 16
Disabling Automatic Search of Wireless Keyboard....................................................................... 17
Installing Software Applications...................................................................................................................... 18
Downloading Software Applications................................................................................................... 18
Installing Mozilla Firefox.......................................................................................................................20
Installing Java............................................................................................................................................. 20
Installing Scala and Scala Replay........................................................................................................ 21
Installing Mosa........................................................................................................................................... 22
Installing Marport Tools.........................................................................................................................22
Automatically Opening Scala at Start Up.........................................................................................22
Sharing System Information............................................................................................................................. 24
Cloning Disks...........................................................................................................................................................24
Installation..................................................................................... 25
Installing the System............................................................................................................................................25
System Cabling........................................................................................................................................................26
Powering the Mx computer............................................................................................................................... 27
Configuring Mx computer Network................................................................................................................27
Configuring Mac Pro Network..........................................................................................................................29
Installing a New Ethernet Cable.......................................................................................................................31
Configuring the Receivers................................................................................................................................... 31
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Updating the Mx Receivers.....................................................................................................................31
Changing Receiver 2 IP Address.......................................................................................................... 33
Removing M6 Protection.................................................................................................................................... 36
Updating the Receiver Firmware..................................................................................................................... 38
Installing Hydrophones.......................................................................................................................................40
List of Marport Hydrophones...............................................................................................................40
Connecting the Hydrophone to the Receiver..................................................................................42
Adding Temperature Data from the Hydrophones to the System.......................................... 43
Understanding Receiver LEDs...........................................................................................................................44
Exporting/Importing the Receiver Configuration.....................................................................................44
Adding TE SC Sensor to the Receiver............................................................................................................47
Adding the Sensor to the Receiver..................................................................................................... 47
Displaying Data on Scala........................................................................................................................49
Servicing and Maintenance.............................................................52
Interference Check.................................................................................................................................................52
Spectrum Analyzer Display....................................................................................................................52
Checking Noise Interference..................................................................................................................53
Estimating the Efficiency of Hydrophones..................................................................................................55
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................56
Receiver page: only one receiver displayed.................................................................................... 56
System web page is empty.................................................................................................................... 58
No Internet Access....................................................................................................................................59
Java error messages appear when using the system web page system................................ 59
I cannot click on some items in the system web page................................................................61
Antifouling System Causes Interferences........................................................................................ 65
Giving Remote Access to the Computer.......................................................................................................66
Recording Audio Files.......................................................................................................................................... 66
Support Contact......................................................................................................................................................67
Appendix.........................................................................................68
Appendix A: Frequency Plan.............................................................................................................................68
Appendix B: Technical Drawings..................................................................................................................... 73
Mx Receiver Dimensions.........................................................................................................................73
Mx computer Dimensions...................................................................................................................... 74
Hydrophone Junction Box Dimensions............................................................................................. 75
Wideband Preamplifier Dimensions...................................................................................................76
Thru-Hull Penetration Dimensions....................................................................................................77
Sensor Charger Dimensions...................................................................................................................78
Index.................................................................................................................79
M6 - Mx computer System | V1 | Legal
Legal
History
V1 04/08/19 First release
Copyright
© 2019 Marport. All Rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any
form by any means; electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the express
written permission from Marport. “Marport ”, the Marport logo and Software Defined Sonar are
registered trademarks of Marport. All other brands, products and company names mentioned
are the trademark and property of its respective owners only. Marport is a division of Airmar
Technology Corporation.
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Introduction and Presentation
Read this section to get a basic knowledge of your M6 system.
Tip: Click Marport logo at the bottom of pages to come back to the table of contents.
Introduction
The M6 is the latest addition to Marport’s acoustic receiver range.
It has the same functions as the M4 system and is meant to replace it. It has the latest advanced
features of the Mx receivers:
• It works with the latest digital signal processing, combined with the smartest software available.
• You can receive up to 100 simultaneous data from sensors. This way, you can have a full
coverage of data received from sensors to efficiently monitor the trawl.
• You can listen to 6 hydrophones simultaneously. Only data coming from the hydrophone
delivering the best signal is interpreted. This way, you do not need an hydrophone selection
switch, as often used in older types of receivers.
• Thanks to the numerous hydrophones, you can have a better reception of the sensors.
• You can receive data from standard sensors, net sounders and high-definition sensors at the
same time.
• Data received can be displayed on echogram images that you can watch from the wheelhouse.
• The receiver can detect signals received even from a long transmission range.
• There is a large frequency range. This way, you have enough bandwidth to add multiple sensors.
• There are 2 NMEA and 4 NTC entries to receive hydrophones' temperature data.
This M6 system works with an Apple Mac Pro, an Mx computer and two Mx receivers. The SDS
computer processes the signal and displays on a screen connected to the Mac Pro data received. You
can configure the sensors and display data to suit your needs.
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Safety Guidelines
Important: To ensure proper and safe use of this equipment, carefully read and follow the
instructions in this manual.
Product installation and use
Install and use this product in accordance with this user manual. Incorrect use of the product may
cause damage to the components or void the warranty.
Only qualified Marport dealers can do installation and maintenance interventions.
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Description
M6 and Mx computer System Overview
Ethernet cable
Marport junction box
extension cable & hydrophone
cable
Manufacturer standard
cable
(Blurred) Optional
elements
1Screens 8NMEA multiplexer
2Mac computer 9Power supply (recommended power supply:
MEAN WELL HEP-150-24 A)
3Wireless trackball mouse 10 Mx receiver (ref. M6REC)
4Scala software dongle 11 Junction boxes (x2) (ref. 46-055-01)
5Mx computer 12 Thru-hull penetration (ref. TH-1-XX)
6Ethernet switch 13 Hydrophones (ref. NC-1-XX)
7Internet
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Equipment List
Here are the hardware and software you need to install a system with a Mx computer.
Computer
• 1 Mac Pro computer (quad-core)
• 1 wireless trackball mouse
• 1 Mac Pro power cord
• 2 Thunderbolt to HDMI/VGA/DVI adapter
• 1 Ethernet cable for connection with Mx computer
• 1 Scala software dongle
Receiver
• 2 Mx receivers
• 4 Mx hydrophone junction boxes (ref. 46-055-01)
• 2 CAT5e network cables
• 2 Ethernet connector kits
• 2 Mx hardware kit (mounting screws and ground straps)
Mx computer
Aaon compact fanless box PC. Reference: PO boxer-6639M
Power supply: MEAN WELL HEP-150-24 A
Optional Equipment (not included)
• 1 to 6 monitors
• 1 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to prevent problems if the mains power fails
(recommended). Size: 500VA.
• Additional hydrophone junction boxes
• 1 test hydrophone that you can keep on board and connect to the receiver to do functional tests.
• 1 NMEA converter junction box (ref. NC-2-TEMP) to receive temperature data from
hydrophones
• 1 NMEA multiplexer to receive NMEA data and display them in Scala: ShipModul MiniPlex-3E-
N2K if using NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 or Miniplex-3E if using only NMEA0183.
• If using Mosa on a tablet computer: refer to Marport sales offices to know the recommended
model.
Software
Software Application Name Definition
Marport validated MacOS Operating system on computer
Scala Marport software application collecting, processing, storing
and displaying data received from sensors, sounders and other
connected devices.
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Software Application Name Definition
Scala Replay Marport software application replaying data recorded in Scala.
Mosa Marport software application used to configure sensors. Can be
used on desktop or tablet computers.
Marport Tools Marport software application used to manage the receiver
firmware.
Mozilla Firefox (from version
22 to 51)
Web browser
Java (version 7 or lower) To correctly display system web page.
Filezilla File management tool.
TeamViewer To give remote access of your computer to support service
Technical Specifications
Receivers
Frequency range 33-57 kHz
Active bandwidth 24 kHz
Max. number of Rx/Tx channels 6
Max. number of hydrophones 6
Bearing to sensor measurement Yes
Distance to sensor measurement Yes
Number of simultaneous data reception 100
Number of high resolution sounders (NBTE,
HDTE)
10
Temperature input 4 NTC + 2 NMEA
Network cables CAT5e, 100 meters max., U/FTP shielding*
Important: *Make sure to respect these specifications if installing a new Ethernet network
cable.
Mx computer
Product reference PO boxer-6639M
Dimension (W x H x D) 264.2 mm x 186.2 mm x 96.4 mm (10.4” x 3.8” x 6.1”)
Weight 4.5 kg (8.8 lb)
Operating temperature Ambient with Airflow
-20°C ~ 50°C
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Computer Configuration
Read this section to learn how to configure the Mac computer.
Important: This section applies only to technicians from Marport offices.
Configuring Mac Pro Settings
Read this section to learn how to configure the computer.
Setting Up the Mac
When you switch on the Mac for the first time, you need to enter setup details.
Procedure
1. A setup assistant appears when switching on the computer for the first time. Follow the
instructions.
2. From Create a Computer Account, you can use marport for full name, account name and
password.
Disabling Automatic Updates
You need to disable automatic updates because some applications installed on the computer may
not be compatible with the latest versions of OS.
Procedure
1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > System Preferences > App Store.
2. In App Store, clear Automatically check for updates.
3. If the computer uses macOS Mojave:
a) Click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Software Update.
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b) Clear Automatically keep my Mac up to date.
c) Click Advanced and clear Check for updates.
Disabling Sleeping Mode
You need to change Energy Saver settings.
Procedure
1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Energy
Saver.
2. From Turn display off after, drag the handle to Never.
3. Deselect Enable Power Nap and Put hard disks to sleep when possible.
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4. Some versions of Mac OS may also have the option Start up automatically after a power failure:
select it.
Changing Security & Privacy Settings
You need to change the security and privacy settings to be able to open applications you
downloaded.
Procedure
1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Security &
Privacy.
2. To be able to make changes, click the lock at the bottom of the window and enter the password
of the computer.
3. Deselect Require password.
4. Select Allow apps downloaded from: Anywhere.
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Changing Desktop Wallpaper and Screen Saver
You need to disable the screen saver and put a Marport wallpaper.
Procedure
1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Desktop &
Screen Saver.
2. Click the tab Screen Saver and select Start after: Never.
3. Click the tab Desktop. Click Folders, then the add icon from the bottom left corner.
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4. Select the Downloads folder and click Choose.
5. Select Marport wallpaper in the Downloads folder (See Downloading Software Applications on
page 18 to know where to find Marport wallpaper).
Adding a Virtual Keyboard
If you do not have a keyboard, you can add a virtual keyboard to the screen and type words using
the mouse.
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Procedure
1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Keyboard.
2. Select Show Keyboard, Emoji, & Symbol Viewers in menu bar.
3. Close the window.
4. From the top right corner of the screen, click the little flag corresponding to the keyboard
language preferences, then select Show Keyboard Viewer.
Results
A virtual keyboard is displayed on the screen. You can change its size by dragging its corners.
Disabling Automatic Search of Wireless Keyboard
You need to disable the Bluetooth Setup Assistant.
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Procedure
1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth.
2. Click Advanced.
3. Deselect Open Bluetooth Setup Assistant at startup if no keyboard is detected.
Installing Software Applications
Specific applications are required to correctly run the system.
Downloading Software Applications
Some software applications required to configure and use the M6 system are already installed
on the computer. Marport offices need to download from a Marport FTP server and from the
DealerWeb additional applications.
About this task
Marport offices only.
Procedure
1. Using a FTP client, connect to the following FTP server address: ftp://ftp.marport.fr. Below are
the connection settings.
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2. From M6/M6_software_installation, copy the following files and paste them in your
Downloads folder.
• Firefox 34.0.5.dmg (see Installing Mozilla Firefox on page 20)
• Marport_Wallpaper
3. To download Scala:
a) From Mozilla Firefox web browser, go to the DealerWeb page: https://dealerweb.marport.fr/
Default.aspx.
b) Click Display Software > Scala.
c) Click Download next to the release version you want (latest is on top).
4. To download Mosa:
a) In the DealerWeb page, click Sensors > Tools.
b) Click Download next to the release version you want (latest is on top).
c) If using Mosa on a tablet computer, download the application from the Play Store.
5. To download Marport Tools:
a) In the DealerWeb page, click Receivers > Firmware.
b) In Firmware Type menu, select Marport Tools.
c) Click Download in front of the latest firmware version with a Release diffusion status.
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