Marport M6 User manual

M6 System
with Mx Computer
and Mac Mini
User Manual

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Contents
Legal.................................................................................................4
History...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Copyright......................................................................................................................................................................5
Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction and Presentation..........................................................6
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Guidelines...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Description.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
M6 and Mx computer System Overview.............................................................................................8
Equipment List.............................................................................................................................................11
Technical Specifications...........................................................................................................................12
Compatibility with Apple Operating Systems..................................................................................13
Computer Configuration..................................................................14
Adding a Virtual Keyboard..................................................................................................................................14
Installation......................................................................................16
Installing the System............................................................................................................................................16
System Cabling........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Powering the Mx computer................................................................................................................................19
Configuring Mac Mini Network........................................................................................................................19
Installing Hydrophones........................................................................................................................................21
List of Marport Hydrophones................................................................................................................21
Connecting the Hydrophone to the Receiver..................................................................................23
Adding Temperature Data from the Hydrophones to the System..........................................24
Understanding Receiver LEDs...........................................................................................................................25
Maintenance and Troubleshooting..................................................27
Interference Check.................................................................................................................................................27
Spectrum Analyzer Display....................................................................................................27
Checking Noise Interference................................................................................................. 28
Checking Noise Interference................................................................................................. 29
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................... 32
No Internet Access.................................................................................................................................... 32
Antifouling System Causes Interferences.........................................................................................32
Giving Remote Access to the Computer........................................................................................................34
Recording Audio Files...........................................................................................................................................34
Support Contact...................................................................................................................................................... 35
Appendix.........................................................................................36

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Frequency Plan........................................................................................................................................................36
Index.................................................................................................................41

M6 - Mx computer System | V4 | Legal
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
TE SC sensor is no longer documented in this guide.
V3 03/08/21
• Now documents Mosa2 version 02.05.
• Added guidance on how to prevent computer and
receiver from being damaged by water in Installing the
System on page 16.
• Added contact details for the sales offices in South
Africa and Norway in Support Contact on page 35.
V4 01/06/22
• Added list of supported Apple operating systems for
Scala and Mosa2 in Compatibility with Apple Operating
Systems on page 13.
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Copyright
© 2022 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.
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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M6 - Mx computer System | V4 | Introduction and Presentation
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.
Note:
These labels tag topics or actions that are specific to Scala and/or Scala2.
Depending on the version you have, you may follow either one of these labels.
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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/Scala2 software dongle 11 Junction boxes (x2) (ref. 46-055-01)
5Mx computer 12 Thru-hull penetration (ref. TH-1-XX)
6Ethernet switch, connected with USB to
Ethernet adapter
13 Hydrophones (ref. NC-1-XX)
7Internet
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If you need to work with more than three monitors, it is possible to use two Mac minis:
Ethernet cable
Marport junction box
extension cable & hydrophone
cable
Manufacturer standard
cable
(Blurred) Optional
elements
1Monitors, 3 per mac mini:
• Monitor #1: HDMI
• Monitor #2: HDMI/DVI/VGA
• Monitor #3: HDMI/DVI/VGA
8Ethernet switch (not provided by Marport)
2Mac mini 2018 (x 2) (ref. MAC-0-01) 9Mx computer
3Scala/Scala2 software dongle (x 2) 10 Power supply (recommended power supply:
MEAN WELL HEP-150-24 A)
4Wireless trackball mouse (x 2) 11 Mx receiver (ref. M6REC)
5Ethernet switch (optional): connected to
computers with USB to Ethernet adapter
12 Junction boxes (x2) (ref. 46-055-01)
6NMEA multiplexer (optional): ShipModul
MiniPlex or NPort Device Server (necessary
to share data between the two computers)
13 Thru-hull penetration (ref. TH-1-XX)
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7Internet (optional) 14 Hydrophones (ref. NC-1-XX)
Note: Only one Mac mini computer can share data with Scantrol or with navigation software
such as Olex or TimeZero.
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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 mini i7 computer
• 1 wireless trackball mouse
• 1 Mac mini power cord
• 2 Thunderbolt to HDMI/VGA/DVI adapter
• 1 Ethernet cable for connection with Mx computer
• 1 Scala/Scala2 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 3 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/Scala2: ShipModul
MiniPlex-3E-N2K if using NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 or Miniplex-3E if using only NMEA0183.
• If using Mosa2 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/Scala2 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/ScalaReplay2 Marport software application replaying data recorded in
Scala/Scala2.
Mosa2 Marport software application used to configure sensors. Can be
used on desktop or tablet computers.
Mozilla Firefox (from version
22 to 51)
Web browser
Java (version 7 or lower) To correctly display the system web page. The system web
page provides access to the Mx receiver and Mx Processor
configuration.
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)
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Operating temperature Ambient with Airflow
-20°C ~ 50°C
Storage temperature -45°C ~ 70°C (-49°F ~ 185°F)
Storage humidity 5~95% @ 40°C, non-condensing
Power supply 9 – 36V with 3-pin terminal block
Compatibility with Apple Operating Systems
This topic lists the supported Apple operating systems for Scala/Scala2 and Mosa2.
Scala/Scala2
OS name OS release Scala 1.x Scala 2.0.x Scala 2.2.x Scala 2.4.x Scala 2.6.x
Big Sur macOS 11.0 Yes Yes
Catalina macOS 10.15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mojave macOS 10.14 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
High Sierra macOS 10.13 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sierra macOS 10.12 Yes Yes Yes Yes
El Capitan OS X 10.11 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yosemite OS X 10.10 Yes
Mavericks OS X 10.9 Yes
Mosa2
OS name OS release Mosa 2.0.x Mosa 2.3.x Mosa 2.5.x Mosa 2.7.x Mosa 2.9.x
Big Sur macOS 11.0 Yes Yes
Catalina macOS 10.15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mojave macOS 10.14 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
High Sierra macOS 10.13 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sierra macOS 10.12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
El Capitan OS X 10.11 Yes Yes
Yosemite OS X 10.10 Yes Yes
Mavericks OS X 10.9 Yes Yes
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M6 - Mx computer System | V4 | Computer Configuration
Computer Configuration
Read this section to learn how to configure the Mac computer.
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.
Procedure
1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Keyboard.
2. macOS Big Sur or later: Click the tab Input Sources and select Show Input menu in menu bar.
3. macOS Catalina or earlier: Select Show Keyboard, Emoji, & Symbol Viewers in menu bar.
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4. Close the window.
5. From the top right corner of the screen, click the 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.
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M6 - Mx computer System | V4 | Installation
Installation
Read this section to learn how to connect and configure the equipment of the M6 system.
Installing the System
Marport technicians or dealers need to connect the different components of the system.
About this task
Note: The system is installed by Marport or by a dealer. If there is a problem, you can read
these installation steps to check the system installation.
Procedure
1. Check that you have all the items needed for the installation (See Equipment List on page 11)
2. Install the hydrophones and their cables, or find the cables from hydrophones that have already
been installed.
3. Route the hydrophone cables toward the junction boxes.
4. Put the receivers elevated and/or fixed vertically on a wall in a dry and clean area, as close
as possible to the hydrophones. If the receivers are in a closed environment, make sure it is
enough ventilated and that the ambient temperature does not exceed 55 °C (131 °F).
Note: Make sure that the cables from the junction boxes are long enough to reach the
receivers.
5. Install the Mac computer and Mx computer elevated and/or fixed vertically on a wall, in a dry
and ventilated area, without dust, in the wheelhouse.
CAUTION: The receivers are water resistant but not waterproof. The computers are not
water resistant. In order to prevent the equipment from being damaged by water:
• Do not install the receiver and computer directly on the floor.
• The cable connectors must not point upwards.
6. Install the monitor(s).
7. Install the loudspeakers, if applicable.
8. Connect the Mac, Mx computer and receivers according to System Cabling on page 17.
9. You can switch on the computer.
10. Configure the networks and the receivers.
11. Connect the hydrophone cables to the junction boxes and connect the junction boxes to the
hydrophone connectors on the receivers. Refer to Hydrophone installation manual for detailed
guidelines.
12. When adding sensors to the system, refer to the Frequency Plan on page 36 to help you
allocating frequencies.
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System Cabling
Connect the components of the system according to the following cabling.
1 Power cable, connected to 100-240V AC power supply*
2 Up to 3 screens (HDMI or thunderbolt cable)
3 Loudspeakers (if applicable)
4 Connection to an Ethernet switch if you need to be connected to both an Internet
connection and external devices. Use a USB to Ethernet adapter.
5 USB splitter
6 Scala/Scala2 software dongle
7 USB trackball transmitter of the wireless trackball mouse
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8 Connection to Mx computer using CAT5e network cable
9 Connection to Mx receivers using CAT5e network cables
10 Power supply (recommended power supply: MEAN WELL HEP-150-24 A)
* We recommend to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to prevent problems if the mains
power fails.
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Powering the Mx computer
About this task
Important: Only use recommended power supply MEAN WELL HEP-150-24 A. Marport
cannot not be held responsible for dysfunction of the system if recommended equipment is
not used.
Procedure
1. Connect the power cable to the Mx computer.
2. Connect MEAN WELL power supply to a power socket.
3. Press on the Mx computer to switch it on.
Configuring Mac Mini Network
You need to change the IP address of the computer to be able to communicate with the Mx
computer.
About this task
Note: If you are moving from a system without the Mx computer, you need to switch off the
virtual machine:
•Open VMware Fusion, then click Virtual Machine > Shut Down in the toolbar.
•Cancel the automatic opening of VMware Fusion: Apple Menu > System Preferences >
Users & Groups > Login Items and remove VMware from the list.
Procedure
1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Network.
2. If using an internet router, it must be connected to the port named Apple USB Ethernet
Adapter. In order to connect to the internet, make sure that Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
network is at the top of the list of networks, then is followed by Ethernet. If it is not at the top
of the list, click the tooth wheel icon at the bottom of the list and select Set Service Order.
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