Reson SeaBat 8101 User manual

SeaBat 8101
Multibeam Echosounder System
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Version 3.02
Drawing Number 11275
Part Number 86010009
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Printing History August 2002 - Version 3.02 - Printed in U.S.A.
Version 3.02 – Incorporated errata, updated text
throughout, updated Chapter 6 to ISD Rev. 1.23 and up-
dated drawings in Chapter 9.
Version 3.01 – Incorporated errata, Updated Table 5
(monitor specifications), updated Option 033 text, and up-
dated drawings in Chapter 9.
Version 3.00 – Major structural changes throughout
manual: Incorporated errata, converted appendices to
chapters to allow better text tracking in the Table of Con-
tents, updated text, updated new Chapter 6 to ISD Rev.
1.22, added new Chapter 8, and updated drawings in new
Chapter 9.
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Version 2.30 – Incorporated errata, updated text to include
Ping Hold-off Feature and Snippets Mode, updated Ap-
pendix B to ISD Rev. 1.21, and updated drawings in Ap-
pendix E. Also, in Appendix E, removed mounting pole
drawings because they are now available in a separate
handbook.
Version 2.20 – Updated text, corrected typographical
errors, updated Appendix B to ISD Rev. 1.20, and updated
drawings in Appendix E.
Version 2.10 - Revisions to Ping Rate text and tables,
changes to range scales, updated Appendix B to ISD Rev.
1.18, and updated drawings in Appendix E.
Version 2.05 - Updated via errata - changes to range
scales, added new text in Chapter 3, and corrections to
ISD text.
Version 2.04 - Revisions to correct typographical errors
and add new text. Updated Appendix B to ISD Rev. 1.15.
Version 2.03 - Updated UDP Port number text.
Version 2.02 - Updated Appendix B to ISD Rev. 1.12.
Version 2.01 - Minor revisions to correct errors in text and
figures in initial release.
Version 2.00 - Initial release
RESON strives to maintain up-to-date information and
may, as necessary, review and revise this document. If the
information contained herein is unclear, please contact
your nearest RESON office for clarification.
Preface This RESON SeaBat 8101 Operator's Manual, 2.00 and
3.00 series, has been developed from an earlier version of
the manual for the same equipment. The format has been
changed slightly to accommodate documentation require-
ments and changes to the system's operating software.
The installation procedures in this document are written for
personnel who may be novice sonar operators, but are fa-
miliar with basic electronics and wiring and maintenance of
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electronic systems. Procedures are described in a step-by-
step sequence. We recommend that the reader proceed
from chapter to chapter until the material is familiar.
Manual Overview This manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, General Information - provides an introduction
and component information for the SeaBat 8101 system.
Chapter 2, Installation - provides both general and spe-
cific installation guidelines plus an initial system checkout
procedure.
Chapter 3, System Operation - describes system operat-
ing procedures.
Chapter 4, Options and Upgrades - provides descriptions
of the various options and upgrades available for the Sea-
Bat 8101 system.
Chapter 5, Glossary of Terms - provides a list and de-
scription of the technical terms used in this manual.
Chapter 6, Interface Specification Document - describes
the interface design specifications.
Chapter 7, Internal Interfaces - describes the internal in-
terface communication specifications.
Chapter 8, Supplemental Text - provides the operator
with supplemental operating information without interrupt-
ing the normal flow of text in Chapter 3.
Chapter 9, Support Documentation - provides supple-
mental engineering drawings for use by installers and/or
maintenance personnel.
Electronic File Version This document is available from RESON in the Adobe
Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF). The selected
PDF process preserves the interactive index and cross-
reference features of the original Microsoft Word docu-
ment.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - General Information ..........................................1-1
1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1-1
1.1.1 WHAT IS A SEABAT 8101? ............................................... 1-1
1.1.2 HOW DOES THE SEABAT 8101 WORK? ............................. 1-3
1.1.3 HOW FAR DOES THE SEABAT 8101 "SEE"?....................... 1-3
1.1.4 HOW MUCH SEAFLOOR DOES IT MEASURE? ...................... 1-4
1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................. 1-4
1.3 HARDWARE COMPONENTS ........................................................... 1-5
1.3.1 81-P SONAR PROCESSOR ................................................ 1-6
1.3.2 DISPLAY OUTPUT INTERFACES .......................................... 1-6
1.3.3 PROCESSOR TO HEAD SIGNAL & CONTROL CABLE ............. 1-8
1.3.4 SONAR HEAD................................................................... 1-9
1.3.5 COLOR (S-VGA) MONITOR ............................................ 1-12
1.3.6 TRACKBALL ................................................................... 1-12
1.4 OPTIONS, UPGRADES, AND ACCESSORIES .................................. 1-12
1.5 WARRANTY INFORMATION .......................................................... 1-13
1.5.1 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................... 1-13
1.5.2 EXCLUSIONS.................................................................. 1-13
1.5.3 WARRANTY LIMITATIONS ................................................ 1-13
1.5.4 SERVICING DURING WARRANTY PERIOD .......................... 1-13
1.6 SERVICE AND ASSISTANCE ......................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2 - Installation .........................................................2-1
2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 2-1
2.2 HANDLING EQUIPMENT SAFELY..................................................... 2-1
2.3 COMPONENT CHECKLIST.............................................................. 2-2
2.4 LOCATION OF SYSTEM UNITS........................................................ 2-2
2.4.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES................................. 2-3
2.4.2 INSTALLING THE SONAR HEAD........................................... 2-4
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2.4.3 ORIENTATION OF THE SONAR HEAD................................... 2-4
2.4.4 SONAR HEAD ACOUSTIC CENTER...................................... 2-4
2.4.5 INSTALLING THE PROCESSOR TO SONAR HEAD CABLE ........ 2-5
2.4.5.1 Shipboard Installation........................................ 2-5
2.4.5.2 Cable Bend Radius ........................................... 2-6
2.4.5.3 Cable Length..................................................... 2-6
2.4.5.4 ROV/UUV Installation........................................ 2-7
2.5 CORROSION AVOIDANCE GUIDELINES ........................................... 2-7
2.5.1 ALUMINUM ALLOY ............................................................ 2-7
2.5.2 TITANIUM ........................................................................ 2-8
2.5.3 ISOLATION ....................................................................... 2-8
2.6 PING HOLD-OFF FEATURE ............................................................ 2-8
Chapter 3 - System Operation .............................................3-1
3.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 3-1
3.2 START-UP PROCEDURE ............................................................... 3-1
3.3 OVERVIEW OF DISPLAY SELECTIONS ............................................. 3-2
3.3.1 BITE BUTTON ................................................................. 3-4
3.3.2 SONAR DATA IMAGE......................................................... 3-4
3.3.3 DATE/TIME BLOCK ........................................................... 3-4
3.3.4 CURSOR POSITION BLOCK ................................................ 3-4
3.3.5 OPERATION MENU BLOCK ................................................ 3-4
3.4 MAIN MENU ................................................................................ 3-5
3.4.1 RANGE............................................................................ 3-5
3.4.2 MAXRATE ....................................................................... 3-5
3.4.3 TXPWR ........................................................................... 3-6
3.4.4 TXPULSE ........................................................................ 3-6
3.4.5 RXGAIN .......................................................................... 3-6
3.4.6 GAINMODE...................................................................... 3-6
3.4.7 AUTOGAIN ...................................................................... 3-7
3.5 OCEAN MENU ............................................................................. 3-7
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3.5.1 SPREAD .......................................................................... 3-7
3.5.2 ABSORB .......................................................................... 3-7
3.5.3 VELOCITY........................................................................ 3-7
3.6 DISPLAY MENU............................................................................ 3-9
3.6.1 COLOR............................................................................ 3-9
3.6.2 CONTRAST ...................................................................... 3-9
3.6.3 DOTS .............................................................................. 3-9
3.6.4 GRID............................................................................. 3-10
3.6.5 FREEZE......................................................................... 3-10
3.7 FILTERS MENU .......................................................................... 3-10
3.7.1 RANGE.......................................................................... 3-10
3.7.2 DEPTH .......................................................................... 3-10
3.7.3 BOTH ............................................................................ 3-10
3.7.4 NONE............................................................................ 3-10
3.7.5 HEADTILT...................................................................... 3-11
3.8 MENU OFF ................................................................................ 3-11
3.9 CONFIGURATION MENU .............................................................. 3-11
3.9.1 UPLINK.......................................................................... 3-11
3.9.2 OUTPUT ........................................................................ 3-11
3.9.3 PROFILEBD................................................................... 3-12
3.9.4 TIMEBD......................................................................... 3-12
3.9.5 CONTRLBD.................................................................... 3-12
3.9.6 MOTIONBD.................................................................... 3-12
3.9.7 VELCTYBD.................................................................... 3-12
3.9.8 UDP BASE.................................................................... 3-12
3.9.9 ORIENTED ..................................................................... 3-13
3.9.10 HEADSYNC.................................................................... 3-13
3.10 MODES MENU ........................................................................... 3-14
3.10.1 FORMAT ........................................................................ 3-14
3.10.2 TESTPTRN .................................................................... 3-14
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3.10.3 SIDESCAN ..................................................................... 3-14
3.10.4 SNIPPETS...................................................................... 3-15
3.10.5 PROJECTR..................................................................... 3-16
3.10.6 PITCHSTAB ................................................................... 3-16
3.10.7 ROLLSTAB .................................................................... 3-16
3.11 BITE SCREEN........................................................................... 3-16
3.11.1 CALIB BUTTON ............................................................. 3-18
3.11.2 RESET BUTTON ........................................................... 3-18
3.11.3 WET-END STATUS ......................................................... 3-18
3.11.4 COMMUNICATION ........................................................... 3-19
3.11.5 FIRMWARE VERSION ...................................................... 3-19
3.11.6 SENSOR INPUTS ............................................................ 3-20
3.11.7 OFFSET GRAPHS ........................................................... 3-21
3.11.8 PING INDICATOR ............................................................ 3-21
3.12 SYSTEM PING RATE VALUES ...................................................... 3-22
3.13 CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE................................................... 3-23
Chapter 4 - Options and Upgrades......................................4-1
4.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 4-1
4.2 OPTION 015, YEARLY UPGRADES FOR SEABAT FIRMWARE............. 4-2
4.3 OPTION 017, EXTENDED WARRANTY CONTRACT ........................... 4-2
4.4 OPTION 026, SEABAT CABLES ..................................................... 4-2
4.5 OPTION 033, UPGRADE TO SIDESCAN CAPABILITY ......................... 4-2
4.5.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 4-2
4.5.2 SNIPPETS IMAGERY DATA ................................................. 4-3
4.5.3 SIDESCAN IMAGERY DATA ................................................ 4-4
4.5.4 TECHNICAL DETAILS......................................................... 4-6
4.5.5 UPGRADE PROCEDURE .................................................... 4-7
4.5.6 OPTION 033 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 4-7
4.6 OPTION 034, TRANSDUCER MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES...................... 4-7
4.7 OPTION 035, FAIRING SET (FORE/AFT)......................................... 4-8
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4.8 OPTION 036, SPARES KIT .......................................................... 4-10
4.9 OPTION 037, UPGRADE SONAR HEAD TO TITANIUM ..................... 4-10
4.10 OPTION 038, UPGRADE TO 210 DEGREE SWATH......................... 4-10
4.10.1 UPGRADE PROCEDURE .................................................. 4-11
4.11 OPTION 039F, YEARLY INSPECTION AND SERVICING .................... 4-12
4.12 OPTION 040, UPGRADE TO EXTENDED RANGE (ER) PROJECTOR .4-12
4.12.1 UPGRADE PROCEDURE .................................................. 4-12
4.13 OPTION 041, SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND TRAINING...................... 4-13
4.14 OPTION 043, COAX TO FIBER-OPTIC INTERFACE UNIT.................. 4-14
4.14.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 4-14
4.14.2 INSTALLATION ................................................................ 4-14
4.14.3 APPLICATION ................................................................. 4-14
4.14.4 UPGRADE PROCEDURE .................................................. 4-16
4.15 OPTION 046, ANALOG CENTER BEAM OUTPUT ............................ 4-16
4.15.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 4-16
4.15.2 UPGRADE PROCEDURE .................................................. 4-17
4.16 OPTION 047, UPGRADE TO SEABAT 8101S ................................ 4-17
4.17 OPTION 049, INCREASE SONAR HEAD DEPTH RATING.................. 4-17
4.18 OPTION 051, 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY FOR 81-P PROCESSOR .... 4-17
4.19 OPTION 057, UPGRADE TO TRANSMIT PITCH STABILIZATION ......... 4-18
Chapter 5 - Glossary of Terms.............................................5-1
5.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 5-1
5.2 GLOSSARY.................................................................................. 5-1
Chapter 6 - Interface Specification Document ...................6-1
6.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 6-1
6.2 HARDWARE INTERFACE SETTINGS ................................................ 6-2
6.2.1 SERIAL PORTS................................................................. 6-2
6.2.1.1 Serial Port 1 ...................................................... 6-2
6.2.1.2 Serial Port 2 ...................................................... 6-3
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6.2.1.3 Serial Port 3 ...................................................... 6-3
6.2.1.4 Downlink 1 ........................................................ 6-3
6.2.1.5 Ethernet ............................................................ 6-4
6.3 MESSAGES AND DATA FORMAT..................................................... 6-6
6.3.1 COMMAND MESSAGES...................................................... 6-6
6.3.1.1 Automatic Gain Messaage ................................ 6-6
6.3.1.2 Annotation......................................................... 6-7
6.3.1.3 Bathymetric Baud Rate (bathy only) ................. 6-7
6.3.1.4 BITE Screen...................................................... 6-7
6.3.1.5 Maximum Range Filter (bathy only) .................. 6-7
6.3.1.6 Minimum Range Filter (bathy only) ................... 6-8
6.3.1.7 Contrast ............................................................ 6-8
6.3.1.8 Calibrate............................................................ 6-8
6.3.1.9 Color ................................................................. 6-9
6.3.1.10 Command Baud Rate ................................... 6-9
6.3.1.11 Cursor ........................................................... 6-9
6.3.1.12 Date .............................................................. 6-9
6.3.1.13 Dot Check (bathy only) ............................... 6-10
6.3.1.14 Maximum Depth Filter (bathy only) ............. 6-10
6.3.1.15 Minimum Depth Filter (bathy only) .............. 6-10
6.3.1.16 Bathymetric Data Output Selection (bathy only)6-11
6.3.1.17 Maximum Ping Rate.................................... 6-11
6.3.1.18 Filter Setting (bathy only) ............................ 6-11
6.3.1.19 Flip .............................................................. 6-11
6.3.1.20 Freeze......................................................... 6-12
6.3.1.21 Force Wet Download (8101 / 8111 only)..... 6-12
6.3.1.22 Manual Gain................................................ 6-12
6.3.1.23 Grid ............................................................. 6-12
6.3.1.24 Gain Mode .................................................. 6-13
6.3.1.25 Menu........................................................... 6-13
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6.3.1.26 Motion Sensor Baud Rate........................... 6-13
6.3.1.27 Network....................................................... 6-14
6.3.1.28 Power.......................................................... 6-14
6.3.1.29 Projector...................................................... 6-15
6.3.1.30 Pitch Stabilization........................................ 6-15
6.3.1.31 Bathymetric Packet Format (bathy only) ..... 6-15
6.3.1.32 Pulse Width................................................. 6-16
6.3.1.33 Range ......................................................... 6-16
6.3.1.34 Raw Output Beam Selection (raw output only)6-16
6.3.1.35 Raw Output Mode Selection (raw output only)6-16
6.3.1.36 Reset .......................................................... 6-17
6.3.1.37 Roll Stabilization ......................................... 6-17
6.3.1.38 Snap Shot ................................................... 6-17
6.3.1.39 Sound Speed .............................................. 6-17
6.3.1.40 Projector Steering (8129 only) .................... 6-18
6.3.1.41 TVG Coefficients......................................... 6-18
6.3.1.42 Sidescan (not applicable to all systems) ..... 6-18
6.3.1.43 CTD Baud Rate........................................... 6-19
6.3.1.44 Version........................................................ 6-19
6.3.1.45 Synchronization .......................................... 6-19
6.3.1.46 Head Tilt (bathy only).................................. 6-19
6.3.1.47 Time............................................................ 6-20
6.3.1.48 UTC-Time Baud Rate ................................. 6-20
6.3.1.49 Test Pattern ................................................ 6-20
6.3.1.50 Uplink.......................................................... 6-20
6.3.1.51 Video Mode................................................. 6-21
6.3.2 TIME STAMP MESSAGES................................................. 6-21
6.3.2.1 Time Synchronization of SeaBat Data ............ 6-21
6.3.3 CTD DATA .................................................................... 6-22
6.3.4 MOTION SENSOR DATA .................................................. 6-23
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6.3.5 UDP PORTS.................................................................. 6-26
6.3.6 BATHYMETRIC DATA....................................................... 6-26
6.3.6.1 Time Stamp..................................................... 6-26
6.3.6.2 Sonar Latency................................................. 6-26
6.3.7 R THETA PACKETS......................................................... 6-27
6.3.7.1 Packet Type 0x13 (older 8101 / 8111 only)..... 6-27
6.3.7.2 Packet Type 0x17 ........................................... 6-28
6.3.8 RI THETA PACKETS........................................................ 6-29
6.3.8.1 Packet Type 0x14 (older 8101 / 8111only)...... 6-29
6.3.8.2 Packet Type 0x18 ........................................... 6-30
6.3.8.3 Packet Type 0x18 (8111 only) ........................ 6-31
6.3.9 SIDESCAN IMAGERY PACKETS......................................... 6-32
6.3.9.1 Sidescan Packet ............................................. 6-32
6.3.10 SNIPPET DATA FORMAT.................................................. 6-33
6.3.10.1 Header Formats: ......................................... 6-33
6.3.11 ALARM .......................................................................... 6-34
Chapter 7 - Internal Interfaces .............................................7-1
7.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 7-1
7.2 SUMMARY ................................................................................... 7-1
Chapter 8 – Supplemental Text ...........................................8-1
8.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 8-1
8.2 DEPTH GATES AND THE HEAD TILT FUNCTION................................ 8-1
8.2.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 8-1
8.2.2 A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DEPTH GATES ........................... 8-1
8.2.3 OFFSET MOUNTING OF THE SONAR HEAD .......................... 8-3
8.2.4 USING THE HEAD TILT FUNCTION ...................................... 8-3
Chapter 9 - Support Documentation ...................................9-1
9.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 9-1
9.2 LIST OF SUPPORT DOCUMENTS .................................................... 9-1
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List of Figures
Figure 1, SeaBat 8101 System............................................................... 1-1
Figure 2, SeaBat 8101 System Block Diagram....................................... 1-2
Figure 3, SeaBat Sonar Processor Dimensions (in mm) ........................ 1-7
Figure 4, SeaBat 8101 Sonar Processor ................................................ 1-8
Figure 5, SeaBat 8101 Sonar Processor, Rear Panel ............................ 1-8
Figure 6, SeaBat 8101 Sonar Head...................................................... 1-10
Figure 7, Basic SeaBat 8101 Layout ...................................................... 2-1
Figure 8, Sonar Head Acoustic Center ................................................... 2-5
Figure 9, Cable Schematics ................................................................... 2-6
Figure 10, Ping Hold-off Details.............................................................. 2-9
Figure 11, SeaBat 8101 Main Sonar Display Screen ............................. 3-2
Figure 12, SeaBat 8101 BITE Screen .................................................... 3-3
Figure 13, Swath Position....................................................................... 3-4
Figure 14, Typical Sound Velocity Values .............................................. 3-8
Figure 15, BITE Diagnostic System Information................................... 3-17
Figure 16, Receiver Gain Offsets ......................................................... 3-21
Figure 17. Snippet Data Sample............................................................. 4-3
Figure 18, Snippets Data Comparison.................................................... 4-4
Figure 19, Sidescan Beam Geometry..................................................... 4-5
Figure 20, Fairing Set, Forward View ..................................................... 4-8
Figure 21, Fairing Set, Exploded View ................................................... 4-9
Figure 22, Fairing Set, Assembled ......................................................... 4-9
Figure 23, Standard (foreground) and Wide Swaths ............................ 4-11
Figure 24, Extended Range (ER) Projector .......................................... 4-13
Figure 25, Fiber-Optic Interface Unit .................................................... 4-15
Figure 26, Transmit Pitch Stabilization ................................................. 4-18
Figure 27, SeaBat 8101 Uplink Example................................................ 7-1
Figure 28, Depth Gates, With No Roll .................................................... 8-1
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Figure 29, Depth Gates, With Roll .......................................................... 8-2
Figure 30, Depth Gates, With Roll and Motion Sensor Input .................. 8-2
Figure 31, Depth Gates, With No Offset ................................................. 8-3
Figure 32, Depth Gates, With Offset....................................................... 8-4
Figure 33, SeaBat 8101 System, Sheet 1 .............................................. 9-2
Figure 34, SeaBat 8101 System, Sheet 2 .............................................. 9-3
Figure 35, SeaBat 8101 System, Sheet 3 .............................................. 9-4
Figure 36, SeaBat 8101 System, Sheet 4 .............................................. 9-5
Figure 37, Sonar Head Assembly, With Fairing, Sheet 1 ....................... 9-6
Figure 38, Sonar Head Assembly, With Fairing, Sheet 2 ....................... 9-7
Figure 39, ER Projector, Installation, Sheet 1......................................... 9-8
Figure 40, ER Projector, Installation, Sheet 2......................................... 9-9
Figure 41, Sonar Head, Scaled Mounting Layout, Sheet 1................... 9-10
Figure 42, Sonar Head, Scaled Mounting Layout, Sheet 2................... 9-11
Figure 43, Sonar Head, Installation, Sheet 1........................................ 9-12
Figure 44, Sonar Head, Installation, Sheet 2........................................ 9-13
Figure 45, Sonar Head, Mounting Hardware, Sheet 1.......................... 9-14
Figure 46, Sonar Head, Mounting Hardware, Sheet 2.......................... 9-15
Figure 47, Cable Assembly, Processor to Head, Shielded ................... 9-16
Figure 48, Cable Assembly, Pig Tail, Shielded..................................... 9-17
Figure 49, Cable Assembly, Processor to Head, Unshielded ............... 9-19
Figure 50, Cable Assembly, Pig Tail, Unshielded................................. 9-20
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List of Tables
Table 1, Seafloor Coverage.................................................................... 1-4
Table 2, SeaBat 8101 Sonar Processor, Technical Specifications......... 1-7
Table 3, SeaBat 8101 Tx / Rx, Technical Specifications ...................... 1-10
Table 4, SeaBat 8101 Sonar Head, Physical Specifications ................ 1-11
Table 5, color S-VGA Monitor, Technical Specifications ...................... 1-12
Table 6, 8101 System Ping Rate Values .............................................. 3-22
Table 7, SeaBat 8101, Current Options.................................................. 4-1
Table 8, Option 033 Specifications......................................................... 4-7
Table 9, Option 043 Specifications....................................................... 4-15
Table 10, Option 043 Connectors......................................................... 4-16
Table 11, Option 046 Specifications ..................................................... 4-16
Table 12, Uplink Frame Format.............................................................. 7-2
Table 13, Uplink Encoding Scheme From 4-Bit Nibbles to 5-Bit Codes . 7-2
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Chapter 1 - General Information
1.1 Introduction
This manual describes the SeaBat 8101 Multibeam Echosounder System. It is
written for both the first-time user as well as the experienced operator who
wishes to use a particular section as a reference guide. This manual provides de-
tails on basic installation, operation, and maintenance of the system. Figure 1
shows the basic components of the SeaBat 8101 system.
Figure 1, SeaBat 8101 System
1.1.1 What Is a SeaBat 8101?
The SeaBat 8101 is a 240 kHz Multibeam Echosounder (MBES) System, which
measures the relative water depths across a wide swath perpendicular to a ves-
sel’s track.
The design of the 8101 is a result of years of experience gained from RESON’s
successful SeaBat series of MBES systems and is intended to be quickly and
smoothly integrated into existing hydrographic systems, using interface architec-
ture common to the entire SeaBat 81xx series.
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The five standard components of the 8101 system are:
• Sonar Processor (topside or dry end)
• Sonar Processor to Sonar Head Signal and Control cable.
• Sonar Head (wet end)
• Color (S-VGA) Monitor
• Trackball
81-P
Sonar Processor
SVGA
Monitor
Trackball
or
Mouse
Mains Power
Auxiliary Display
Output
Auxiliary I/O
(See Appendix B)
Downlink: DC Power & Control
Uplink: Multiplexed/Digitixed Received Signals
Head with
ER Projector
Head with
Stick Projector
or
Steerable Stick Projector
Projector
Projector Receiving
Array
Receiving
Array
Figure 2, SeaBat 8101 System Block Diagram
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