NORBIT WINGHEAD Series User manual

TN-140075-11 Sonar User Manual September 2020
Multibeam Sonar
User and Technical Manual
WINGHEAD Series
WBMS Series
WINGHEAD i77h
WINGHEAD B41
iWBMSh
iWBMS
iWBMSe
WBMS

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Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure the
information given is accurate, NORBIT does
not accept liability for any errors or omissions.
All non-metric weights and measurements are
approximate. Specifications, equipment, and
other information in this document are subject
to change without notice.
All performance metrics mentioned in this
document, such as attainable depths, was
derived from tests in Portland, Oregon and
Seattle/Tacoma, Washington, USA in May
2017. Acoustic conditions are described when
describing performance capabilities.
Sonar Kits
This manual covers the following NORBIT
products:
WINGHEAD Series
WINGHEAD i77h
WINGHEAD B41
WBMS Series
iWBMSh/STX 12007
iWBMS/STX 12004
iWBMSe 12006
WBMS 12003
Software Release
NORBIT GUI Version: 10.4.8
Firmware Version: 5.2.1
Release Notice
This is the September 11, 2020 release of
the NORBIT sonar user and technical
manual.
Contact Information
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Terms & Abbreviations......................................................................................................6
1.2 Technical Overview...........................................................................................................7
1.3 NORBIT WINGHEAD Series & WBMS Series .................................................................7
1.4 Advantages of the Cylindrical Array..................................................................................8
1.5 Advantages of the Integrated INS.....................................................................................8
1.6 Advantages of Steerable Transmission (STX)..................................................................8
1.7 System Specifications.......................................................................................................9
1.8 Export, Shipping Weight & Dimensions............................................................................9
ITAR Restrictions...........................................................................................................9
Shipping.......................................................................................................................10
1.9 Caring for Your Investment............................................................................................ 10
1.10 Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................................. 11
Before Each Survey.....................................................................................................11
After Each Survey........................................................................................................12
Monthly ........................................................................................................................12
Annually.......................................................................................................................12
1.11 Cleaning Hull-Mounted & Bio-Fouled Systems.............................................................. 12
1.12 Support........................................................................................................................... 13
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................. 14
2.1 Power Requirements ..................................................................................................... 14
Power Consumption ....................................................................................................14
2.2 Wet-End Overview......................................................................................................... 15
WINGHEAD B41 & WINGHEAD i77h .........................................................................15
iWBMS, iWBMSh & STX .............................................................................................16
iWBMSe.......................................................................................................................16
WBMS..........................................................................................................................16
2.3 Dry-End Overview.......................................................................................................... 17
WINGHEAD Integrated Sonar Interface Unit (iSIU-WH, PN 29060)...........................17
WINGHEAD Sonar Interface Unit (SIU-WH, PN 29064).............................................18
iWBMS, iWBMSh, iWBMSe & STX Sonar Interface Unit (SIU-I-NAV, PN 29028) .....18
WBMS Sonar Interface Unit (SIU, PN 29024).............................................................19
Aux In/Out Port............................................................................................................19
LED Status Indicators..................................................................................................20
2.4 Sensor Mounting............................................................................................................ 20
Sonar Mounting Location.............................................................................................21
Acoustic Clearance Zones...........................................................................................21
WINGHEAD B41 & WINGHEAD i77h .........................................................................22
iWBMS, iWBMSh, iWBMSe & STX.............................................................................22
WBMS (Sonar Only)....................................................................................................23
GNSS Antennas ..........................................................................................................24
Hull Mounted Systems.................................................................................................24
2.5 Time Synchronization (Non-Integrated Systems).......................................................... 24
2.6 Dual Head Setup............................................................................................................ 26
WINGHEAD.................................................................................................................26
iWBMS & WBMS.........................................................................................................26
2.7 Decoupled IMU .............................................................................................................. 28
Offsets & Reference Points..................................................................................................... 29
3.1 WINGHEAD Reference Points....................................................................................... 29
3.2 WINGHEAD Offsets & IMU Angles................................................................................ 29
3.3 WINGHEAD Dual Head Offsets & Mounting Angles (IMU +10°on Port)...................... 29
3.4 WBMS Reference Points ............................................................................................... 30

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3.5 WBMS Offsets & Mounting Angles................................................................................ 31
3.6 WBMS Dual Head Offsets & Mounting Angles (IMU +37.5°on Port)............................ 32
System Operation..................................................................................................................... 32
4.1 NORBIT GUI Installation................................................................................................ 32
PC System Requirements ...........................................................................................32
Operation Without GUI (Direct Connection), Headless Mode & Passive Mode..........33
4.2 Network Configuration ................................................................................................... 33
DHCP Connection .......................................................................................................34
4.3 Connect to Sonar........................................................................................................... 34
4.4 INS Tools for WINGHEAD i77h, iWBMS, iWBMSh & iWBMSe..................................... 34
INS Setup Wizard........................................................................................................35
Heading Alignment Wizard..........................................................................................38
Sky Plot........................................................................................................................38
System Status..............................................................................................................39
Marinestar Subscription...............................................................................................39
TSS1............................................................................................................................40
4.5 Main NORBIT GUI Display ............................................................................................ 40
Upper GUI Status Indicators........................................................................................41
Lower GUI Viewer Bar.................................................................................................42
Optimizing Backscatter Display...................................................................................42
4.6 Sonar Settings Menus.................................................................................................... 43
View.............................................................................................................................43
Backscatter Controls ...................................................................................................44
Tx Pulse Settings.........................................................................................................45
Advanced.....................................................................................................................47
Connection...................................................................................................................50
Presets.........................................................................................................................52
4.7 Data Formats, Recording & Output................................................................................ 52
Raw Data Recording ...................................................................................................52
Data Output via Network Subscription ........................................................................53
Data Rates...................................................................................................................53
4.8 Interfacing with Multiple Computers............................................................................... 53
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 54
5.1 Sonar Issues.................................................................................................................. 54
5.2 INS Issues...................................................................................................................... 56
5.3 Grounding ...................................................................................................................... 57
5.4 Change Sonar IP Address ............................................................................................. 57
5.5 Data Quality Checklist.................................................................................................... 57
Basic Acquisition Software Setup .......................................................................................... 58
6.1 Offsets............................................................................................................................ 58
6.2 Data Collection Tool (DCT)............................................................................................ 58
6.3 HYPACK ........................................................................................................................ 58
6.4 Qinsy.............................................................................................................................. 61
6.5 PDS................................................................................................................................ 65
6.6 EIVA............................................................................................................................... 69
NaviPac .......................................................................................................................69
NaviScan .....................................................................................................................69
Appendix A: Quick Start Guide........................................................................................................... 71
Appendix B: Dual Head Quick Start Guide ....................................................................................... 72
Appendix C: Sonar Hardware Dimensions........................................................................................ 73
C1. WINGHEAD B41 & i77h –Wet-End Dimensions Excluding Bracket (PN 24103)......... 73
C2. WINGHEAD B41 & i77h –Wet-End Dimensions Including Bracket (PN 24103) .......... 74
C3. WINGHEAD B41 & i77h –Reference Points and Offsets (PN 24103).......................... 75
C4. WINGHEAD B41 & i77h –Moon Pool Dimensions (PN 24103).................................... 76

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C5. 12004 iWBMS / 12007 iWBMSh –Wet-End Dimensions (PN 24003-ACDB)............... 77
C6. 12004 iWBMS / 12007 iWBMSh 0.9°Tx –Wet-End Dimensions (PN 24003-ABDB).... 78
C7. 12006 iWBMSe –Wet-End Dimensions (PN 24005/24018) ......................................... 79
C8. 12003 WBMS –Wet-End Dimensions (PN 24003-ACDB)............................................ 80
C9. 12003 WBMS 0.9° Tx –Wet-End Dimensions (PN 24003-ABDB)................................ 81
C10. 12004 iWBMS / 12007 iWBMSh Long Range –Wet-End Dimensions (PN 24007)...... 82
C11. WINGHEAD Sonar Interface Unit (iSIU-WH) Dimensions (PN 29060)......................... 83
C12. iWBMS Sonar Interface Unit (SIU-I-NAV) Dimensions (PN 29028) .............................. 84
C13. WBMS Sonar Interface Unit (SIU) Dimensions (PN 29024).......................................... 85
Appendix D: Pinout Diagrams ............................................................................................................ 86
D1. WINGHEAD Sonar Interface Unit (iSIU-WH) Socket Pin Description (PN 29060)........ 86
D2. iWBMS Sonar Interface Unit (SIU-I-NAV) Socket Pin Description (PN 29028)............. 87
D3. WBMS Sonar Interface Unit (SIU) Socket Pin Description (PN 29024) ........................ 88
D4. WINGHEAD Integrated Cable Pin Description (PN 33231)........................................... 89
D5. iWBMS Split Cable Pin Description (PN 33129)............................................................ 90
D6. iWBMSe Interface Cable Pin Description (PN 33088)................................................... 91
D7. WBMS Interface Cable Pin Description (PN 33029)...................................................... 92
D8. WBMS Interface Pigtail Deepsea Cable Pin Description (PN 33095) ........................... 93
D9. WBMS Interface Pigtail Angled Pin Description (PN 33205)......................................... 94
D10. WINGHEAD Bulkhead Pinout (PN 33327) .................................................................... 95
D11. WBMS Bulkhead Pinout (PN 33049)............................................................................. 96
D12. iWBMSe Bulkhead Pinout (PN 33169) .......................................................................... 97
Appendix E: Mounting Bracket & Pole Dimensions........................................................................ 98
E1. iWBMS Decoupled IMU Mounting Bracket (PN 45654)................................................. 98
E2. Dual Head Bracket with WINGHEAD - Dimensions ...................................................... 99
E3. Dual Head Bracket with WINGHEAD –Offsets........................................................... 100
E4. Dual Head Bracket with iWBMSe - Dimensions.......................................................... 101
E5. Dual Head Bracket with iWBMS / iWBMSh - Offsets................................................... 102
E6. NORBIT Carbon Fiber PORTUS Pole......................................................................... 103