Marport M4 User manual

M4 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
System Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Equipment List..............................................................................................................................................8
Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................... 11
Compatibility with Apple Operating Systems..................................................................................11
Computer Configuration..................................................................13
Adding a Virtual Keyboard.................................................................................................................................. 13
Installation......................................................................................15
Installing the System............................................................................................................................................ 15
System Cabling........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Powering the Mx computer................................................................................................................................18
Configuring Mac Mini Network........................................................................................................................ 18
Installing Hydrophones.......................................................................................................................................20
List of Marport Hydrophones...............................................................................................................20
Connecting the Hydrophone to the Receiver..................................................................................22
Adding Temperature Data from the Hydrophones to the System.......................................... 23
Understanding Receiver LEDs...........................................................................................................................24
Maintenance and Troubleshooting................................................. 25
Checking Noise Interference............................................................................................................................ 25
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................27
The Mx receiver does not appear on Mosa2 discovery page and the system is not
displayed in Scala2.............................................................................................................................. 27
No Internet Access.................................................................................................................................... 27
Antifouling system causes interferences..........................................................................................28
The Mx computer does not power off immediately.................................................................... 28
Giving Remote Access to the Computer....................................................................................................... 29
Recording Audio Files.......................................................................................................................................... 29
Support Contact......................................................................................................................................................29
Appendix......................................................................................... 31

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Frequency Plan.........................................................................................................................................................31
Index.................................................................................................................36

M4 | V6 | 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.
TE SC sensor is no longer documented in this guide.
V3 03/08/21
• Now documents Mosa2 version 02.09.x.
• Added guidance on how to prevent computer and
receiver from being damaged by water in Installing the
System on page 15.
• Added contact details for the sales offices in South
Africa and Norway in Support Contact on page 29.
V4 01/06/22
• Added list of supported Apple operating systems for
Scala and Mosa2 in Compatibility with Apple Operating
Systems on page 11.
V5 08/04/22 • Now documents Scala2 version 02.10.x .
V6 01/13/23
• Added product numbers of the two models of the Mx
computers in Equipment List on page 8.
• 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
Configuring Mac Mini Network on page 18.
• Added troubleshooting topics:
•The Mx receiver does not appear on Mosa2 discovery
page and the system is not displayed in Scala2 on
page 27.
•The Mx computer does not power off immediately
on page 28
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M4 | V6 | Legal
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 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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M4 | V6 | Introduction and Presentation
Introduction and Presentation
Read this section to get a basic knowledge of your M4 system.
Introduction
The M4 is our heavyweight acoustic receiver, combining the latest digital signal processing with
the smartest software. This means that true multifunction channel operation is available and there
is no compromise between transmission range and signal detection. We have designed the M4’s
multifunctional capacity to accommodate a series of full-function channels allowing simultaneous
use of standard sensors, net sounders – including narrow band – and high resolution net sounders.
All of these are available over an extended frequency range and with selectable configurations for
ultramodern net monitoring systems.
The M4 incorporates a host of features that are ready to be implemented, including sensor cross-
referencing for positioning and distance, and sensor remote control.
The M4 system works with an Apple Mac mini, an Mx computer and one M4 receiver. 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.
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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.
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Description
System Overview
Ethernet cable
Marport junction box
extension cable & hydrophone
cable
Manufacturer standard
cable
(Blurred) Optional
elements
1Screens 8Mx computer (ref. SDS-0-01/SDS-0-02)
2Mac computer 9Power supply (recommended power supply: MEAN WELL
HEP-150-24 A)
3Wireless trackball mouse 10 M4 receiver (ref. M4REC)
4Scala2 software dongle 11 Junction boxes (x2) (ref. 46-055-01)
5Ethernet switch 12 Thru-hull penetration (ref. TH-1-XX)
6Internet 13 Hydrophones (ref. NC-1-XX)
7NMEA multiplexer
Equipment List
Here are the hardware and software you need to install a system with a Mx computer.
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Computer
• 1 Mac mini
• 1 wireless trackball mouse
• 1 Mac mini power cord
• 2 Thunderbolt to HDMI/VGA/DVI adapters
• 1 Ethernet cable for connection with Mx computer
• 1 Scala2 software dongle
Receiver
• 1 M4 receiver
Mx computer
Note: The Mx computer is delivered with two front plates, with Marport Compact plate
already in place. You need to remove it and replace it by the Mx computer plate.
• Mx computer product numbers:
Marport P/N Airmar P/N Manufacturer P/
N*
Computer front
CMPTR-
MX-011222 SDS-0-02 PO boxer-6641
CMPTR-
MX-010419 SDS-0-01 PO boxer-6639M
*The manufacturer product number is written on a sticker under the computer.
• 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 Scala2: ShipModul MiniPlex-3E-
N2K if using NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 or Miniplex-3E if using only NMEA0183.
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