Marport Scala2 User manual

Scala2
User Manual

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Contents
Legal................................................................................................. 5
History...........................................................................................................................................................................5
Copyright......................................................................................................................................................................7
Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Introduction and Presentation..........................................................8
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................8
Overview of the System.......................................................................................................................................10
Overview of Scala2..................................................................................................................................................11
Mac Basics................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Installation......................................................................................14
Installing Scala2......................................................................................................................................................14
Automatically Opening Scala2 at Start Up................................................................................................... 16
Opening Scala2.........................................................................................................................................................17
Changing the Language Settings of Scala2.................................................................................................. 18
Changing Scala2 Appearance............................................................................................................................. 18
System Configuration..................................................................... 20
Configuring the System.......................................................................................................................................20
Defining a Hydrophone...........................................................................................................................20
List of Marport Hydrophones...............................................................................................................22
Defining a Trawl Gear Type.................................................................................................................. 25
Adding a Sensor..........................................................................................................................................25
Trawl Gears and Sensor Locations..................................................................................................... 26
Configuring the Sensor Settings..........................................................................................................30
Configuring Trawl Positioning System.............................................................................................. 31
Calculations for Positioning System...................................................................................................33
Exporting a Summary of the Receiver Configuration..................................................................34
Applying Filters on Incoming Data.................................................................................................................35
Types of Filters...........................................................................................................................................36
Applying Filters.......................................................................................................................................... 38
Adding NMEA Data from External Devices.................................................................................................40
Receiving Warp Lengths from Scantrol............................................................................................42
Outputting NMEA Data to Other Systems....................................................................................................43
Displaying Trawl Positioning from Scala2 on Olex......................................................................45
Displaying Trawl Positioning from Scala2 on MaxSea Version 12..........................................50
Displaying Trawl Positioning from Scala2 on MaxSea TimeZero...........................................56
Displaying Trawl Positioning from Scala2 on SeapiX..................................................................61
Outputting Scala2 Symmetry Data to Scantrol..............................................................................64
Displaying Bathymetric Data from GEBCO Database.............................................................................. 65

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Display Configuration.....................................................................69
Control Panels.........................................................................................................................................................69
Customization Panels...........................................................................................................................................74
Receiver Data...........................................................................................................................................................76
Using the Virtual Charger Room......................................................................................................................77
Creating Data Pages..............................................................................................................................................78
Creating a New Page................................................................................................................................ 79
Adding Data to a Page..............................................................................................................................81
Removing Data from a Page................................................................................................................. 85
Hiding a Page..............................................................................................................................................85
Exporting a Page........................................................................................................................................86
Deleting a Page...........................................................................................................................................87
Managing Windows...............................................................................................................................................88
Opening a Page in a New Window..................................................................................................... 88
Moving Pages Between Windows........................................................................................................90
Closing and Re-opening Windows...................................................................................................... 91
Customizing the Display of Data..................................................................................................................... 91
Echograms.....................................................................................................................................................91
Displaying an Echogram.............................................................................................................92
Changing the Echogram Colors...............................................................................................94
Displaying the View from Surface to Seabed..................................................................... 98
Displaying Echograms of Seine Sensors.............................................................................. 99
Displaying the Bottom Line.................................................................................................... 100
Changing the Distance from the Door Sounder to the Bottom...................................101
Adding a Range Marker.............................................................................................................102
Zooming on Timestamp and Distance Scale.................................................................................103
Sensor Numerical Data.......................................................................................................................... 105
Display Types................................................................................................................................ 105
Changing the Display of Page Elements............................................................................ 106
Displaying Catch Monitoring..................................................................................................108
Displaying Single Trawl Spread.............................................................................................109
Displaying Twin Trawl Spread................................................................................................110
3D Views....................................................................................................................................................... 112
Door Spread Sensors: Using the MultiTrawl View on Scala2......................................113
Using the MultiDepth View on Scala2.................................................................................119
Changing the Number of Trawls........................................................................................... 124
Displaying Trawl Door 3D View.............................................................................................126
Displaying Trawl Speed 3D View...........................................................................................129
Displaying Vessel System 3D View........................................................................................ 131
Displaying the Chart View........................................................................................................132
Displaying a Position Marker..............................................................................................................134
Setting an Alarm on Incoming Data.............................................................................................................135
Changing the Default Units..............................................................................................................................137
Recording and Replaying Data........................................................................................................................138
Recording of Incoming Data................................................................................................................138
Replaying Data on ScalaReplay2........................................................................................................140
Adding Events............................................................................................................................................ 141

Extracting Data from SDS Files......................................................................................................... 142
Replaying Data from A2S Sensors.....................................................................................................142
Maintenance and Troubleshooting................................................144
Installing Updates................................................................................................................................................144
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................144
Advanced Troubleshooting Tools...................................................................................................................148
Messages.....................................................................................................................................................148
Log................................................................................................................................................................. 150
Checking Noise Interference...............................................................................................................151
Recording Audio Files.............................................................................................................................153
Giving Remote Access to the Computer......................................................................................................154
Uninstalling Scala2.............................................................................................................................................. 154
Support Contact.................................................................................................................................................... 156
Appendix....................................................................................... 157
Compatible Incoming NMEA Sentences...................................................................................................... 157
NMEA Outputs from Scala2.............................................................................................................................169
Marport's proprietary sentence......................................................................................................... 169
Positioning sentences.............................................................................................................................172
Index............................................................................................................... 174

Scala2 | Version 5 | Legal
Legal
History
V1 02/11/20 First release, documents Scala2 version 02.00.00.
V2 07/16/20
Documents Scala2 version 02.02.
New topics
•Door Spread Sensors: Using the MultiTrawl View on
Scala2 on page 113: Multitrawl view: now compatible
with quad trawls
•Adding Events on page 141: Event markers can be
added in live time, then found back when replaying
data on ScalaReplay2
•Compatible Incoming NMEA Sentences on page 157:
added Kongsberg NMEA message for warp lengths.
V3 05/28/21
• Now documents Scala2 version 02.04.
• Added Twin Outrigger trawl gear in Trawl Gears and
Sensor Locations on page 26.
•Receiving Warp Lengths from Scantrol on page 42
and Outputting Scala2 Symmetry Data to Scantrol
on page 64: added details about the computer IP
address.
•Changed Settings tabs: Data Recorder and Data
History tabs have been merged into one Advanced tab,
accessible in Expert Mode only.
•Configuring Trawl Positioning System on page 31
and Calculations for Positioning System on page 33:
included guidelines to complete the positioning setting
page with the receiver firmware 08.01.01.
• New feature: Using the MultiDepth View on Scala2 on
page 119.
•Replaying Data on ScalaReplay2 on page 140:
changed access to source directory.
• Removed procedure about automatic download of A2S
files: the feature is no longer available. Replaced by
procedure Replaying Data from A2S Sensors on page
142.
• Added contact details for the sales offices in South
Africa and Norway in Support Contact on page 156.
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V4 11/15/21
• Now documents Scala2 version 02.06.
• New feature: Using the Virtual Charger Room on page
77.
•Changing Scala2 Appearance on page 18: added
feature to change the theme of the interface.
•Using the MultiDepth View on Scala2 on page 119:
• Added zoom feature on the echogram and option to
change the door 3D model.
•Added True Mode display on the echogram.
• Added option to change the viewing angle.
• Added a coordinate grid with time and depth on the
echogram.
•Door Spread Sensors: Using the MultiTrawl View on
Scala2 on page 113: added new viewing angles.
V5 07/01/22
• Now documents Scala2 version 02.10.x.
•Changing the Language Settings of Scala2 on page
18: the language can now be chosen from a drop-
down menu.
•Displaying an Echogram on page 92:
•Added True time echogram feature, enabling time
synchronization with other views with timescales.
• Added feature to change the source sensor of an
echogram.
•Changing the Display of Page Elements on page 106:
added option to change type of display directly from
data item.
•Setting an Alarm on Incoming Data on page 135: new
notification display and updated settings.
•Messages on page 148: updated display and added
types of messages.
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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.
The present user guide is applicable for the following versions of Scala2: v. 02.10.x
Compatible macOS versions:
• macOS Mojave
• macOS Catalina
• macOS Big Sur
• macOS Monterey
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Scala2 | Version 5 | Introduction and Presentation
Introduction and Presentation
Read this section to get a basic knowledge of Scala2.
Tip: Click Marport logo at the bottom of pages to come back to the table of contents.
Introduction
Scala2 is Marport’s advanced trawl monitoring system that collects, processes, stores and displays
data sent from multiple sensors, sounders and other connected devices. It gives you full control
over the fishing operations.
In order to suit the working conditions, gear and sensor data type available, this monitoring system
offers unparalleled flexibility and is easily configurable.
Scala2 is the evolution of Scala. It supports Marport's new Pro range of sensors, the Door Explorer
and Trident, as well as the Dock charger.
You can benefit from several enhancements:
• A Virtual Charger Room has been added to be used with the new Dock product.
• A new multitrawl view of single, twin, triple and quad trawls with doors and clump alignment,
warp length and echogram display.
• Access all the customization options from a dedicated panel.
• Display vertical and horizontal echograms in order to be compliant with standard Explorer
sensors and Seine Explorer sensors. This will give you a realistic display when the seine sensor
pings sideways inside the seine.
• Display up to 6 spectrum analyzers to fully monitor the hydrophones' performance.
• Export a text file of the configuration of the receiver directly from Scala2.
• Easily play back historical data from A1 and A2S sensors. Data from A2S sensors can be imported
and played back in high resolution.
• Add event markers in live time, then find them back when replaying data on ScalaReplay2.
You will also find the usual features from the first version of Scala:
• Display several simultaneous echogram presentations on a single page.
• Use drag and drop possibilities to customize your page layout.
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• Choose from existing gauges, histograms or 3D views or create your own layout with any
number of sensors displayable on screen.
• Adjust windows and graphs according to your needs.
• Compare data from equivalent sensors using multiple history plots.
Scala2 is optimized to interface with other marine equipment:
• It incorporates 3D simulation with bathymetry using a simple GPS data connection.
• It has a range of standard data inputs and outputs.
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Overview of the System
This schema is an example of a system with M3 receiver.
1. Monitors
2. Mac Mini
3. Internet access (optional)
4. PoE
5. M3 receiver (M3REC)
6. Junction boxes (2) + One
optional junction box
7. Thru-hull penetration
(TH-1-01)
8. Hydrophones (NC-1-XX)
Manufacturer
standard cable
CAT5e Ethernet cable
(receiver private network)
Ethernet cable
Marport junction
box extension cable &
hydrophone cable
(Blurred) Optional
elements
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Overview of Scala2
1Menu 6Incoming Data
2Toolbar for Page Display 7Receiver Activity
3Data Display 8Echogram Time Stamp
4Control Panels 9Alarms
5Customizing panel
(Customize mode only)
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Mac Basics
Switching On the Computer
Opening Applications and Files
You can use the bar of icons at the bottom of your screen, called the Dock, to access applications
and files. Click icons to open items.
1Launchpad: access all your
applications
2Web
3Scala2
4Mosa2
5TeamViewer
6Trash: to delete items, drag
them to the trash
7Finder: access your files
If you need to search for an item, click the magnifying glass on the top right corner of the screen
and type the name of the item.
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Switching Off the Computer
From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > Shut Down. Also use this menu to
restart or put the computer in sleep mode.
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Scala2 | Version 5 | Installation
Installation
Read this section to know how to install and open Scala2.
Installing Scala2
You can install Scala2 and ScalaReplay2 on your Mac Mini or Mac Pro computer.
Before you begin
Note: Scala2 is compatible with the following macOS versions: OS X El Capitan, macOS
Sierra, macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur.
• You have 1 to 3 monitors for a Mac Mini.
• Receiver is connected to the computer via the private Ethernet network.
Procedure
1. Plug in the computer the Scala2 software dongle for basic or full version.
2. Double-click the installation file (*.dmg).
3. From the installation panel, double-click Sentinel Runtime.pkg. If a warning appears, click
Open.
4. Follow the installation steps.
5. From the installation window that appears, drag Scala2 icon to the Applications icon.
6. Repeat the operation for ScalaReplay2 icon.
Scala2 and ScalaReplay2 are added to the Launchpad .
7. Open the Launchpad and drag Scala2 icon to the Dock at the bottom of your screen.
You can now open Scala2 by clicking its icon on the Dock.
8. Change the Security & Privacy settings to be able to open Scala2:
a) From the upper left corner of the screen, click Apple menu > System Preferences >
Security & Privacy .
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b) From the lower left corner of the Security & Privacy dialog box, click the lock icon and enter
your computer password if you have one.
c) From General, at Allow apps downloaded from, select Anywhere, then close the dialog box.
d) macOS Sierra or later: Anywhere option is not displayed by default. To display Anywhere:
• Click the magnifying glass from the top right corner of your screen and type Terminal.
•Select Terminal from the results.
• In the terminal, enter sudo spctl --master-disable
• Press enter.
Anywhere option is now displayed in your Security & Privacy preferences.
Troubleshooting: If you do not add the Anywhere option, messages saying that Scala2
cannot be opened will appear.
9. macOS Catalina or later: If you see messages asking access to Documents or Downloads folders
whenever Scala2 opens, it means you need to give it full disk access. Opens Security & Privacy
settings, then click Privacy > Full Disk Access. Add Scala2 and ScalaReplay2 to the list.
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Automatically Opening Scala2 at Start Up
To do this, apply the following settings in the system preferences.
Procedure
1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Users &
Groups.
2. Click the tab Login Items.
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Opening Scala2
Scala2 should open when you switch on the computer. If not, you can open Scala2 from the Dock at
the bottom of the screen.
Before you begin
• Scala2 software dongle is plugged in the computer. Always have the dongle plugged in when
using Scala2.
• Receiver is connected to the private Ethernet network.
Procedure
1. From the Dock at the bottom of the screen, click Scala2 icon.
Important: On M3, M5, M4 and M6 systems, the following window is a software that
analyzes sensors data. This program is necessary for the correct operation of the receiver.
DO NOT CLOSE this window. If the window appears, click minimize to hide it and
change the settings as indicated in Automatically Opening Scala2 at Start Up on page 16
to keep it hidden. This icon should always appear at the bottom of your desktop screen:
If you close the window, restart the computer.
Note: Failed (1) and Login (2) indications are normal and always appear. You do not
need to enter anything.
Important: Do not click inside the window or you will loose the mouse. If you lost the
mouse, connect a keyboard and press ctrl + cmd (Apple) / ctrl + window key (Windows).
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2. Trouble: On macOS Catalina, a message appears asking for access to your folders when opening
Scala2 and it stops the automatic opening of the application. See Installing Scala2 on page 14 to
know how to give full access from the Security & Privacy settings.
Results
The application opens.
Changing the Language Settings of Scala2
A dialog box asks you to select the language the first time you open Scala2. It can be changed
afterward in Scala2 settings.
Procedure
1. From the top left corner of the screen, click Menu > Settings, then go to Advanced tab.
2. In User Interface > Language, select your language from the drop-down menu.
3. Restart Scala2.
Results
Scala2 language is changed.
Changing Scala2 Appearance
You can change the theme, background color and control panel positions.
Procedure
1. Click Menu > Expert Mode and enter the password copernic.
2. Click Menu > Settings > Advanced.
3. In User Interface, select the options from the drop-down menus.
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