Marport M6 PRO User manual
Contents
Legal 4
History 4
Copyright 5
Disclaimer 5
Introduction and
Presentation 6
Introduction 7
Safety Guidelines 8
Description 9
System Overview 9
Equipment List 11
Technical Specifications 13
Compatibility with Apple Operating
Systems 14
Computer Configuration 17
Adding a Virtual Keyboard 18
Installation 21
Installing the System 22
System Cabling 24
Powering the Mx computer 25
Configuring Mac Mini Network 26
Installing Hydrophones 27
List of Marport Hydrophones 27
Connecting the Hydrophone to the
Receiver 30
Adding Temperature Data from the
Hydrophones to the System 31
Understanding Receiver LEDs 33
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting 35
Checking Noise Interference 36
Troubleshooting 38
The Mx receiver does not appear on Mosa2
discovery page and the system is not displayed
in Scala2 39
No Internet Access 39
Antifouling system causes interferences 41
The Mx computer does not power o
immediately 41
Giving Remote Access to the Computer 41
Recording Audio Files 42
Support Contact 43
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 9)
TE SC sensor is no longer documented in this guide.
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 22).
•Added contact details for the sales offices in South
Africa and Norway in Support Contact (on page
43).
V4 01/06/22
•Added list of supported Apple operating systems for
Scala and Mosa2 in Compatibility with Apple Oper
ating Systems (on page 14).
V5 08/04/22
•Now documents Scala2 version 02.10.x and Mosa2
version 02.11.x.
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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 11).
•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 26).
•Added troubleshooting topics:
◦The Mx receiver does not appear on Mosa2
discovery page and the system is not dis
played in Scala2 (on page 39).
◦The Mx computer does not power o imme
diately (on page 41)
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 Soware 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
soware 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 eiciently 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 oen 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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Description
System Overview
Ethernet cable
Marport junction box exten
sion cable & hydrophone cable
Manufacturer standard cable
(Blurred) Optional ele
ments
1Screens 8NMEA multiplexer
2Mac computer 9Power supply (recommended power supply:
MEAN WELL HEP-150-24 A)
3Wireless trackball mouse 10 Mx receiver (ref. M6REC)
4Scala2 software dongle 11 Junction boxes (x2) (ref. 46-055-01)
5Mx computer (ref. SDS-0-01/SDS-0-02) 12 Thru-hull penetration (ref. TH-1-XX)
6Ethernet switch, connected with USB to Ether
net 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 ex
tension cable & hydrophone cable
Manufacturer standard
cable
(Blurred) Optional el
ements
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 (ref. SDS-0-01)
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3Scala2 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 com
puters with USB to Ethernet adapter
12 Junction boxes (x2) (ref. 46-055-01)
6NMEA multiplexer (optional): ShipModul Mini
Plex or NPort Device Server (necessary to
share data between the two computers)
13 Thru-hull penetration (ref. TH-1-XX)
7Internet (optional) 14 Hydrophones (ref. NC-1-XX)
Note: Only one Mac mini computer can share data with Scantrol or with
navigation soware such as Olex or TimeZero.
Equipment List
Here are the hardware and soware you need to install a system with a Mx computer.
Computer
•1 Mac mini
•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 Scala2 soware 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)
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Mx computer
•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
•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.
•If using Mosa2 on a tablet computer: refer to Marport sales oices to know the
recommended model.
Software
Software Application Name Definition
Marport validated MacOS Operating system on computer
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Software Application Name Definition
Scala2 Marport software application collecting, processing, storing and dis
playing data received from sensors, sounders and other connected
devices.
ScalaReplay2 Marport software application replaying data recorded in Scala2.
Mosa2 Marport software application used to configure sensors. Can be used
on desktop or tablet computers.
Mozilla Firefox Web browser. Allows to display the system web page (access to Mx re
ceiver and processor configuration).
Note: Use version 34 available on MASP if you need to import
or export the receiver configuration using M4F files.
Java (version 7 or lower) Only if you need to import or export the receiver configuration using
M4F files, via the system web page open in Mozilla Firefox version 34.
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
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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
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 Scala2 and Mosa2.
Scala2
OS name OS release Scala 1.x Scala 2.0.x Scala 2.2.x Scala 2.4.x Scala 2.6.x Scala
2.10.x
Monterey mac
OS 12.4
Yes Yes Yes
Big Sur mac
OS 11.0
Yes Yes Yes
Catalina macOS
10.15
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mojave macOS
10.14
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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OS name OS release Scala 1.x Scala 2.0.x Scala 2.2.x Scala 2.4.x Scala 2.6.x Scala
2.10.x
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 Mosa
2.11.x
Monterey mac
OS 12.4
Yes Yes Yes*
Big Sur mac
OS 11.0
Yes Yes Yes
Catalina macOS
10.15
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mojave macOS
10.14
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
High Sierra macOS
10.13
Yes 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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*Mosa 2.11 compatibility with Monterey: A1 sensors cannot connect by short range
wireless signal. You must use a Configuration Cable.
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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.
1. From the top le 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.
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3. macOS Catalina or earlier: Select Show Keyboard, Emoji, & Symbol Viewers in
menu bar.
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.
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A virtual keyboard is displayed on the screen. You can change its size by dragging its
corners.
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