Simrad EQ33-2 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SIMRAD EQ33-2
Echosounder
183-2350-102 06134.20 English

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taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.
This manual combines operating and installation information for the EQ33-2
Echosounder. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the basic
instructions prior to installation or use.

EQ33-2 Echosounder Table of contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and safety summary
1.1 Introduction and system familiarization.......................................1-1
1.2 Safety summary ........................................................................... 1-2
1.3 How to get started .........................................................................1-3
1.3.1 Dedicated function keys...............................................................1-4
1.3.2 Echosounder features ...................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Fundamentals and initial startup
2.1 Fundamentals of the display and page system............................. 2-1
2.2 Key functions ............................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Menu bar.......................................................................................2-4
2.4 Menu layout.................................................................................. 2-5
2.5 Initial start-up...............................................................................2-6
2.6 Turn power on............................................................................... 2-7
2.7 Turn power off..............................................................................2-8
2.8 Simrad WR20 RemoteCommander (optional).............................2-8
Chapter 3 Position menu
3. Position menu ............................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Position display............................................................................. 3-1
Chapter 4 Pilot menu
4. Pilot menu ....................................................................................4-1
4.1 Highway display...........................................................................4-1
4.2 Navigation setup...........................................................................4-1
Chapter 5 Echosounder operation
5. Echosounder operation................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Echosounder menu ....................................................................... 5-2
5.2 Echosounder display.....................................................................5-2
5.3 Variable range marker .................................................................. 5-3
5.4 Echo quick menu..........................................................................5-4
5.5 Plot event mark on echo display...................................................5-6
5.6 Presentation setup.........................................................................5-6
5.7 Depth & temperature diagram .....................................................5-9
Chapter 6 Engine monitoring
6. Engine menu.................................................................................6-1
6.1 Engine status ................................................................................6-2

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6.2 Fuel and transmission...................................................................6-4
6.3 Battery status................................................................................6-5
6.4 Second set of engine monitoring displays.................................... 6-7
6.5 Demo mode ..................................................................................6-8
Chapter 7 Miscellaneous menu
7. Miscellaneous menu..................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Wind display................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 Decca lanes................................................................................... 7-3
7.3 Loran C.........................................................................................7-4
Chapter 8 Setup menu
8. Setup menu................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 Echosounder setup........................................................................ 8-1
8.2 Pilot/Position setup....................................................................... 8-3
8.3 Speed alarm, units & language....................................................8-4
8.4 Interface setup.............................................................................. 8-7
8.4.1 Description of NMEA0183 sentences ........................................ 8-13
8.4.2 Description of NMEA2000 sentences ........................................8-14
8.5 Palette setup................................................................................ 8-15
8.6 Factory settings ...........................................................................8-17
Chapter 9 Principles of operation
9.1 Parts of an echosounder................................................................ 9-1
9.2 How the echosounder works.........................................................9-2
9.3 Transducer beam width................................................................ 9-3
9.4 Effects of the vessel’s speed.........................................................9-4
Chapter 10 Installation and service
10. Installation and service............................................................... 10-1
10.1 Installation notes ........................................................................ 10-1
10.2 Installation of EQ33-2 Echosounder .......................................... 10-3
10.3 Location for display unit ............................................................10-4
10.4 Electrical connections ................................................................ 10-5
10.4.1 Power supply connections..........................................................10-6
10.4.2 Fuse.............................................................................................10-6
10.4.3 Transducer connection ...............................................................10-6
10.4.4 Interface connection...................................................................10-6
10.5 Basic transducer and cable information.....................................10-8
10.5.1 Transducers (optional)................................................................10-8

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10.5.2 Determining the position for the transducer.............................10-11
10.6 Preventive maintenance.............................................................10-12
10.7 Repair and service.....................................................................10-12
10.8 Troubleshooting.........................................................................10-13
10.9 Specifications............................................................................10-14
Appendix A Glossary of terms...................................................................A-1
Index .............................................................................. end of manual
CE Declaration.......................................................................... end of manual
International warranty.............................................................. end of manual
List of Simrad distributors........................................................ end of manual

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EQ33-2 Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-1
1.1 Introduction and system familiarization
Congratulations on your purchase of SIMRAD EQ33-2 Echosounder and
Fishfinder - a high performance echosounder in a unique slim-line design
with a bright 6” TFT color display.
The EQ33-2 is both an echosounder system with selectable frequency i.e. 50
and 200 kHz, providing an impression of what is to be found in the water
under the vessel, and it is a repeater for navigational data from connected GPS
receiver.
The SimNet data and control network provides high speed data transfer and
control between Simrad products that are integrated as a total navigation,
steering and communication system on board.
How to use this manual?
It is a good idea if you make yourself familiar with the key functions, menu
structure and rotation of pages (screens) described in chapter 2 before you
start out, and then proceed with section 2.5 Initial start-up. For quick location
of a certain term, please check the “Glossary of terms” and the “Index” at the
back of the manual. Also, “How to get started” further on in this chapter will
give you a quick introduction to some of the features you have access to in
your new echosounder.
The display examples shown in this manual are not always an exact copy of
what you will see on the screen, as the presentation depends on your system
configuration and choices of setup.
How to interpret special marked key symbols etc. in the manual:
+/-
Either the + (plus) or - (minus) key may be applied.
0-9
Alpha-numeric keys for insertion of figures.
A-Z
Alpha-numeric keys for insertion of letters.
)Emphasizes important points.
3,3
Indicates that you should press the keys [3] and [3] to obtain what is
written in italic next to the key.

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1.2 Safety summary
Precaution: Do not open the equipment, only qualified persons should work
inside the equipment. If the glass in the screen breaks, be careful not to cut
yourself on the sharp edges of the glass pieces.
Power source, fuse and power cable: Check that the DC power supplied to
the unit is within the range of 10 to 32 volts. Note that the appropriate fuse
must be employed (see the fuse rating in section 10.9 Specifications). Ensure
that the power cord is firmly attached.
Grounding: To reduce electrical interference and risk of electrical shock,
properly ground the unit to the ship’s ground using the ground screw at the
rear of the unit. Good grounding should also be exercised for any equipment
connected to the EQ33-2.
Quality service personnel: The EQ33-2 is sealed and does not contain any
user serviceable parts. Opening of the unit will void its warranty. Touching
electrical parts inside may cause bodily harm. If the unit is not working prop-
erly, check sections 10.6 Preventive maintenance, 10.7 Repair and service, and
10.8 Troubleshooting. If your EQ33-2 requires servicing or repair, call your
authorized SIMRAD dealer.
Glossary of terms: If you have never used an echosounder before or if you are
unsure of how a term is used in this manual, then turn to Appendix A - Glos-
sary of terms.
Default settings: All user implemented data in the EQ33-2 can be erased by
making a reset of the unit and thus return to factory default settings.
Cleaning: Do not use any kind of strong solvents e.g. spirit, alcohol, gasoline
or oils.

Automatic input source setup
Interface has not been set up!
To start automatic input
source setup, make sure that
all connected products are
turned ON, and press ENT.
Start
ENT
∆
∆
EQ33-2 Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-3
1.3 How to get started
When starting up for the very first time, the first time after loading
a new software or after a master reset: Make sure that all hardware
installation and electrical connections are completed in accordance
to the installation instructions.
PWR
Press and hold the [PWR] key until you have a picture on the screen
The system will perform a software update and check for com-
munication activity. When finished, a new start-up window will be
presented on the screen:
After making sure that all connected products are turned ON:
ENT
Press [ENT] to start automatic input source setup, - if a new product
is connected later on, refer to section 8.4 Interface setup.
New window: Automatic input source setup listing Data type, Group
and Source of connected units.
ENT
Press [ENT] to continue
ENT
Press the [ENT] key when the legend ‘System Ready’ appears on the
screen, - go to [MENU], [6], [3] if you wish to make adjustments to
the interface setup.
)Heading is only available if a compass was detected at start-up.

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1.3.1 Dedicated function keys
STND
Press [STND] from any other display will call up the standard echo
display.
B-LCK
Press [B-LCK] from any other display will call up the bottom lock
display.
ZOOM
Press [ZOOM] from any other display will call up the zoom display.
PAGE
Press the [PAGE] key to toggle between four user-selectable pages.
Press for 2 seconds to start automatic rotation of all four pages. Press
any key to return to normal operation.
1.3.2 Echosounder features
Range - Select range by the numeric keys 1-9, or adjust with the +/- keys.
Key 0 will select Auto Range.
Gain - Adjust gain with the [GAIN-] and [GAIN+] keys to just below the
point where you begin to see speckles of ‘noise’ on the screen.
Change frequency - Press [ENT], [1] to toggle between 50 and 200 kHz.
A-scope - Press [ENT], [2] to toggle A-scope on/off. Echoes are displayed in a
‘bar-graph’ format. The strength of the actual echo is indicated by both width
and color intensity.
Bottom expansion* - Press [B-LCK] to call up the bottom lock display.
Activate bottom expansion to expand the view of the bottom in the
echosounder display.
VRM expansion* - Press [ZOOM] to call up the zoom display. Activate VRM
expansion to expand the view near the VRM - Variable Range Marker - in the
echosounder display. Use the up/down cursor to activate and move the VRM line.
Shift display* - Press [ENT], [6] to call up the shift display when operating in
deep waters. Select the range for an expansion window. The expansion window
can automatically follow a changing bottom or be set manually by the +/- keys.
*Return to standard echosounder display by pressing [STND].

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Transmit power off - Press [ENT], [STND] to stop transmission in order to
observe noise picked up by the transducer or to reduce power consumption.
Presentation setup - Press [ENT], [9] to access the setup display for either
50 or 200 kHz. Press [ENT] to confirm changes, or leave the setup without
having made any changes by pressing [MENU].
Echosounder setup - Press [MENU], [6], [STND] when you need to make
any general settings, selecting a transducer or selecting demo mode etc.

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EQ33-2 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2-1
2.1 Fundamentals of the display and page system
The EQ33-2 Echosounder has a multi-function screen and data pres-
entation system with full screen or a split screen with echo display
and data.
Full screen. Split screen.
There are four preset pages which
can be set up to the presentation you
prefer - see next page.

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Toggle between the four pre-set pages manually:
PAGE
Press the [PAGE] key - again and again - to toggle between the 4
pre-set pages, which as default are: Echo 200kHz display, Depth &
temperature diagram, Position display, and Highway display.
Toggle between the four pre-set pages automatically:
PAGE
Hold the [PAGE] key depressed for two seconds to start a rotation of
the 4 pages in intervals of 5 seconds - this interval can be changed,
refer to section 8.3. Press [PAGE] again to return to normal opera-
tion.
Example of how to change a pre-set page:
For instance, if you wish to have the Echo 50kHz display inserted in
the PAGE sequence instead of the Highway display:
PAGE
Press the [PAGE] key until the Highway display appears
MENU
Call up the menu bar, and...
3,1
then call up the Echo 50kHz display
 The same display can be selected for view in more than one page
if it is selected via the menu. The hotkeys: [STND], [B-LCK] and
[ZOOM] will jump to the page with the desired display - if it’s there,
and if it’s not: it will replace the display in the active page.

EQ33-2 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2-3
2.2 Key functions
Some of the key functions are general and can be applied at any
time, other key functions are related to a certain menu(s) and can
only be applied when in the appropriate menu.
MENU
Turns the menu bar on/off. Exits any data display without taking any
action.
EVENT
Inserts a vertical mark at current ping and sends out WPL via
NMEA to connected chartplotter.
+/-
Changes echosounder range i.e. + (plus) selects a larger range) /
- (minus) selects a smaller range). Toggles between available values.
GAIN
+/- Adjusts echosounder gain. Optimum adjustment: Press [GAIN+]
till noise appears in ‘water’, then press [GAIN-] till noise just disap-
pears again.
STND
Shortcut to standard echo display from any other display.
B-LCK
Shortcut to Bottom lock display from any other display.
ZOOM
Shortcut to VRM expansion from any other display.
PAGE
Toggles between four pre-selected pages (screens). Hold 2 seconds
for automatic rotation of the four pre-selected pages. A new, single
press will resume normal operation.
ENT
Opens for/confirms insertion and editing of data. Calls up Echo
quick menu, gives access to data and setup displays related to active
display.
Moves cursor in data displays. Moves left/right/up/down in the menu
system. Adjusts gain (left/right). Activates and moves the VRM line
(up/down).
0-9
The alpha-numeric keys inserts and selects data in data displays.
Keys 1-9 are also Quick-range keys, which each represent a fixed
echosounder range. Key 0 will activate auto range.
PWR
Calls up a window where you can adjust the brightness in the screen,
background light in keypad, and select Daylight displays, Night
display or custom made color palettes. Hold two seconds to turn the

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power off.
CLR
Turns off VRM line in echo displays (except in ZOOM mode).
Deletes data in enter or edit mode.
2.3 Menu bar
MENU
Toggles the menu bar on/off
To fit the complete menu bar across the screen, some of the menus
have been abbreviated. However, the last selected menu will be high-
lighted, and if it’s an abbreviation of the menu, then the complete
menu title is written above the menu bar e.g.:
ECHOSOUNDER
1
POS
2
PILOT
3
ECHO
4
MISC
5
MISC
6
SETUP
1
Echo 50kHz
2
Echo 200kHz, etc.
Having selected e.g. 3:ECHO from the menu bar, its associated
menus will drop down. Key in the number next to the function you
wish to call forward, or use the cursor key to highlight the function
and press [ENT].
If you want to switch to a different menu, use the cursor key left/
right to move to the adjacent menu.
The menu bar will disappear from the screen at the selection of a
function, or by pressing the [MENU] key. Besides, if not used, it
automatically turns off after 30 seconds.

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2.4 Menu layout
1
POS
2
PILOT
3
ECHO
1
Position
1
Highway
1
Echo 50kHz
2
Echo 200kHz
3
Depth & temperature diagram
4
ENG
5
MISC
6
SETUP
1
Motor status
1
Wind
STND
Echosounder setup
2
Fuel and transmission
2
Decca lanes
1
Pilot/Position setup
3
Battery status
3
Loran C
2
Speed alarm, units & language
4
2nd Motor status
3
Interface setup
5
2nd Fuel and transmis.
4
Palette setup
6
2nd Battery status
5
Factory settings
Most functions in the menus are general, and can be called forward
at any time, but a few are related to a certain menu(s) and can only
be called forward or activated in the appropriate menu. Inactive
functions in the menu will have a different color from the rest of the
functions.
When selecting a sub-menu in the SETUP menu, the display will
always appear in a pop-up window, so once you have accepted the
changes / or decide to just exit the display, then the display will dis-
appear from the screen.
It will not stay on as part of the page system, as you have no use for
this type of display in the page system.

Automatic input source setup
Interface has not been set up!
To start automatic input
source setup, make sure that
all connected products are
turned ON, and press ENT.
Start
ENT
∆
∆
Chapter 2-6 EQ33-2 Fundamentals & initial start-up
2.5 Initial start-up
When starting up for the very first time, the first time after loading
a new software or after a master reset: Make sure that all hardware
installation and electrical connections are completed in accordance
to the installation instructions.
PWR
Press and hold the [PWR] key until you have a picture on the screen
The system will perform a software update and check for com-
munication activity. When finished, a new start-up window will be
presented on the screen:
After making sure that all connected products are turned ON:
ENT
Press [ENT] to start automatic input source setup, - if a new product
is connected later on, refer to section 8.4 Interface setup.
New window: Automatic input source setup listing Data type, Group
and Source of connected units.
ENT
Press [ENT] to continue
ENT
Press the [ENT] key when the legend ‘System Ready’ appears on the
screen, - go to [MENU], [6], [3] if you wish to make adjustments to
the interface setup.
Heading is only available if a compass was detected at start-up.

EQ33-2 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2-7
PWR
Press [PWR] again to adjust the lighting in the screen and select day
or night display etc., move around in display by means of the cursor
key and change settings with +/- keys, and...
ENT
Confirm with [ENT]
Customizing the EQ33-2 to suit individual needs can be done as you
go along i.e. choose a different color for the display background,
text, menu, etc. But to start out it will be wise to select the display
language you prefer to use:
MENU
Call up the menu bar, and...
6,2
press [6], [2] to call up the language display
Press up on the cursor to jump to the bottom line in the display
+/-
Select language
ENT
Confirm entry
The EQ33-2 has a demo program, which can be activated in the
Echosounder setup display, refer to section 8.1.
 When a transducer has been installed and selected, and the echo-
sounder is set up and ready to perform, please make sure that the
demo mode is switched OFF.
2.6 Turn power on
Starting up for the first time, or after loading a new software, or
after a master reset - see section 2.5.
When starting up at any other time:
PWR
To turn on the EQ33-2, press and hold the [PWR] key until you have
a picture on the screen
ENT
Press [ENT] when the system is ready

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2.7 Turn power off
PWR
Call up INFO window, and...
PWR
Press and hold until screen turns black
The EQ33-2 is now turned off. All the data and setups are saved and
stored in the internal memory and, of course, will be available next
time the unit is turned on.
2.8 Simrad WR20 Remote Commander (optional)
The WR20 is the first remote control that can both display and con-
trol the electronics on board when connected to the SimNet system.
You can remotely command your NavStation with full MOB control
from anywhere within a range of 100 m. You will have seamless
control of pilot and navigation. You can make VHF calls from the
WR20 and much, much more.
The new WR20 - your perfect helmsman
• Small rugged waterproof handset
• Display size: 35x25mm (1.4”x1.0”)
• Weight: 150 g
• Bluetooth Class 1
• Rechargable Li-Ion battery
• Backlit keypad
• Keypad lock
• Handy neck strap
• Environment: -10 to +55°C (-14 to +131°F)
• Dimensions H:133mm (5.2”), W:55mm (2.2”),
D:32mm (1.3”)