Marport M6 PRO User manual

Contents
Legal 4
History 4
Copyright 7
Disclaimer 7
Introduction and
Presentation 8
Introduction 9
Safety Guidelines 10
Description 11
System Overview 11
Equipment List 13
Technical Specifications 15
Compatibility with Apple Operating
Systems 16
Computer Configuration 19
Configuring Mac Mini Settings 20
Setting Up the Mac 20
Changing the Users & Groups Settings 20
Disabling Automatic Updates 21
Disabling Sleeping Mode 23
Changing Security & Privacy Settings 26
Changing Desktop Wallpaper and Screen
Saver 32
Adding a Virtual Keyboard 37
Disabling Automatic Search of Wireless
Keyboard 41
Removing Time Machine Destination 42
Installing Soware Applications 43
Downloading Soware Applications 43
Installing Mozilla Firefox 45
Installing Java 7 46
Installing Scala2 and ScalaReplay2 47
Installing Mosa2 47
Automatically Opening Scala2 and TeamViewer
at Start Up 49
Creating Scala2 License File 52
Adding the System Components on
MASP 53
Creating Computer Backups with Time
Machine 59
Installation 60
Formatting the Mx computer - SDS-0-01 61
Formatting the Mx computer - SDS-0-02 65
Installing the System 71
System Cabling 73
Powering the Mx computer 74
Configuring Mac Mini Network 75

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Changing Mx computer IP Address 78
Installing a New Ethernet Cable 79
Configuring the Receivers 79
Removing M6 Protection 85
Updating the Receiver Firmware 86
Installing Hydrophones 89
List of Marport Hydrophones 89
Connecting the Hydrophone to the
Receiver 92
Adding Temperature Data from the
Hydrophones to the System 93
Understanding Receiver LEDs 95
Exporting/Importing the Receiver
Configuration 96
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting 98
Checking Noise Interference 99
Estimating the Eiciency of Hydrophones
101
Troubleshooting 104
The Mx receiver does not appear on Mosa2
discovery page and the system is not displayed
in Scala2 105
System web page: only one receiver
displayed 106
No data are received on Scala2 and the system
web page shows red crosses or is empty 109
System web page is empty 111
No Internet Access 112
Java error messages appear when opening the
system web page 113
I cannot click on some items in the system web
page 116
Antifouling system causes interferences 120
The Mx computer does not power o
immediately 120
Giving Remote Access to the Computer 120
Recording Audio Files 121
Support Contact 122
Appendix 123
Frequency Plan 123
Index a

Legal
History
V1 04/08/19 First release
V2 07/16/20
Now documents Mosa2 version 02.03, Scala version 01.06.34
and Scala2 version 02.02.
Updated topics:
•Diagram for installation with two Mac minis (on
page 11)
•Changing Mx computer IP Address (on page 78)
•Updating the Receiver Firmware (on page 86)
•Exporting/Importing the Receiver Configuration
(on page 96)
TE SC sensor is no longer documented in this guide.
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V3 03/08/21
•Now documents Mosa2 version 02.11.x.
•Added guidance on how to prevent computer and re
ceiver from being damaged by water in Installing the
System (on page 71).
•MacOS Catalina is not compatible with Marport Tools
and the Sentinel Key Driver. Added notes in Installing
Mosa2 (on page 47) and Installing Scala2 and
ScalaReplay2 (on page 47).
•M4F files cannot be imported in Mosa2. Added details
in Exporting/Importing the Receiver Configuration
(on page 96).
•Reorganized the system web page troubleshooting
topics in a single topic in No data are received on
Scala2 and the system web page shows red crosses
or is empty (on page 109). Added troubleshooting
case if receiver IP has been changed.
•Added contact details for the sales offices in South
Africa and Norway in Support Contact (on page
122).
V4 01/06/22
•Added list of supported Apple operating systems for
Scala and Mosa2 in Compatibility with Apple Oper
ating Systems (on page 16).
•Updated guidelines and screenshots with macOS
Big Sur in Configuring Mac Mini Settings (on page
20) .
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V5 08/04/22
•Now documents Scala2 version 02.10.x and Mosa2
version 02.11.x.
•Added Marport Authorized Service Provider (MASP)
guidelines: Adding the System Components on
MASP (on page 53).
•Updated guidance to download and install the com
puter software, as well as clarified guidelines about
Mozilla Firefox and Java versions: Downloading Soft
ware Applications (on page 43).
•Updated guidance in Estimating the Efficiency of
Hydrophones (on page 101).
V6 01/13/23
•Now document the system as M6 Pro.
•Added product numbers of the two models of the Mx
computers in Equipment List (on page 13).
•Updated Mx computer pictures to the latest model
SDS-0-02.
•Added guidelines to format Mx computer SDS-0-02.
•Updated Ethernet network IP address settings in Con
figuring Mac Mini Network (on page 75).
•Added troubleshooting topics:
◦The Mx receiver does not appear on Mosa2
discovery page and the system is not dis
played in Scala2 (on page 105).
◦The Mx computer does not power o imme
diately (on page 120)
V7 03/27/23
•Now documents Scala2 version 02.12.x and Mosa2
version 02.11.x.
•Added guidelines of configuration with macOS Ventu
ra.
•Added licence file creation and management in Cre
ating Scala2 License File (on page 52).
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Copyright
© 2023 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 Soware 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.
Disclaimer
Marport endeavors to ensure that all information in this document is correct and fairly stated, but
does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.
U.S. Patent 9,091,790
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Introduction and Presentation
Read this section to get a basic knowledge of your M6 system.
Introduction
The M6 Pro system works with an Apple Mac mini, an Mx computer and two Mx
receivers. The Mx computer processes the signal and displays the data on a screen
connected to the Mac. You can configure the sensors and display data to suit your
needs.
The M6 Pro benefits from several advanced features:
•It works with the latest digital signal processing, combined with the smartest
soware 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 eiciently 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 oen 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.
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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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