Simrad PI54 A User manual

Simrad PI54
Catch monitoring system
Operator manual
(CD11035E)
M A X I M I Z I N G Y O U R P E R F O R M A N C E A T S E A
www.simrad.com

850-165186 / Rev.B
Simrad PI54
Catch monitoring system
Operator manual
Important notice
Operation of the PI54 catch monitoring system
assumes that the communication between the
Operator Unit and the sensors is fully functional.
Ensure that the communication channels and update
rates defined on the Operator Unit matches those of
the sensors.

About this document
Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by
Rev.B 02.12.05 RBr KR KR
Revised for SW version 0.40. New function Trawl Calculator implemented.
© 2005 Simrad AS
ISBN 82-8066-053-4
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The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for which
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for damageor injury causedbyimproperinstallation,useormaintenanceof theequipment.
If you require maintenance on your Simrad equipment, contact your local dealer. You can
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Sections
1Introduction
This section introduces the PI54 catch monitoring system operator manual.
Refer to page 1.
2 System description
This section provides a general introduction to the PI54 catch monitoring
system and the units in use. Refer to page 3.
3 Getting started
This section provides general guidelines to help you get started with the PI54
catch monitoring system. Refer to page 9.
4 Applications
This section gives an overview of the various applications that the PI54 can
offer. Refer to page 25.
5 Display modes
This section gives an in--depth description of all the display presentations.
Refer to page 32.
6 Operational procedures
This section provides detailed procedures to guide you through the most
common functions. Refer to page 55.
7 Practical use of the sensors
This section describes how to install and use each sensor type. Both PI and PS
sensors are described and explained. Refer to page 103.
8 Sensor chargers
This section describes how to install and use the sensor chargers. Refer to page
164.
9Menusystem
This section allows you to access the reference information from the menu
structure. Refer to page 169.
10 References
This section details the various setup pages, those selected from the menu
system and those accessed from the display presentation. Refer to page 173.
11 PI Configurator
This section explains how to use the PI Configurator utility to change the
sensor’s communication channel and update rate. Refer to page 226.

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12 Sensor test procedures
This section provides simple test procedure you can use to verify the the sensors
are working properly. Refer to page 265.
13 Technical specifications
This section provides the basic technical specifications. Refer to page 285.
14 Software updates
If you need to upgrade the software in your PI54 Operator Unit, the necessary
procedures can be found here. Refer to page 291.

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INTRODUCTION 1..............................................
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 3......................................
System diagram 4..........................................
Operator Unit 5...........................................
Hull mounted and portable hydrophones 6......................
Sensor overview 7.........................................
Battery chargers 8..........................................
GETTING STARTED 9...........................................
How to switch power on and off 10.............................
Introducing the presentation principles 11........................
Defining initial presentation pages 13...........................
Introduction to the main menu 16..............................
Introduction to the keypad 17.................................
Introducing the sensors 20....................................
APPLICATION EXAMPLES 25....................................
Purse seine 26..............................................
Danish seine 27............................................
Bottom trawl 28............................................
Pelagic trawl 29............................................
Echo sounder 30............................................
Graphic display 31..........................................
DISPLAY PRESENTATIONS 32..................................
Numeric display 33.........................................
Graphic display 41..........................................
Surface temperature 45.......................................
Status display 46...........................................
Echo sounder display 50.....................................
Highway display 53.........................................
Position display 54..........................................
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES 55................................
Overview 55...............................................
How to define sensor presentation 56...........................
How to set up the sensors 58..................................
How to mount the sensors on the net 61.........................
How to use the sensors 62....................................
How to replace the sacrificial water switch 63....................
How to test the sensors 64....................................
How to calibrate the Depth sensor 65...........................

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How to define sensor offsets 66................................
How to set up a Twin Spread sensor for twin trawl applications 67....
How to set up two Twin Spread sensors for dual twin trawl 72.......
How to access graphic display parameters 79.....................
How to view echo sounder data 80.............................
How to set up marker lines 81.................................
Special features for trawl marker lines 86........................
How to access echo sounder parameters 88.......................
How to use visual aids and filters 89............................
How to define echo sounder range 91...........................
How to zoom in on bottom echoes 93...........................
How to zoom in on pelagic echoes 94...........................
How to enable A-Scope presentation 95.........................
How to define alarm limits 96.................................
How to select menu language 99...............................
How to control automatic page rotation 100.......................
How to restore default settings 101..............................
How to personalize your system 102.............................
PRACTICAL USE OF THE SENSORS 103..........................
Sensor configuration 104......................................
PI Bottom Contact sensor 107..................................
PS Bottom Contact sensor 111.................................
PI Catch sensor 115..........................................
PS Catch sensor 120..........................................
PI Depth sensor 124..........................................
PS Depth sensor 129.........................................
PI Height sensor 134.........................................
PI Rip sensor 138............................................
PI Spread and Remote sensors 143..............................
PI Twin Spread 148..........................................
PI Temperature sensor 153.....................................
PS Temperature sensor 159....................................
SENSOR CHARGERS 164..........................................
Overview 164...............................................
PI Charger 165..............................................
PS30 Charger 167...........................................
MENU SYSTEM 169................................................
The main menu 170..........................................
Echo quick menu 172.........................................

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REFERENCES 173..................................................
Setup map 174..............................................
Depth calibration 176.........................................
Echo presentation setup 177....................................
Echo sounder setup 180.......................................
Factory presets 183..........................................
Graphic setup 184...........................................
Interface setup 187...........................................
Marker line setup 197.........................................
Navigation setup 200.........................................
Numeric setup 202...........................................
Offset adjust 203............................................
Page setup 204..............................................
Palette setup 205............................................
Position display setup 206.....................................
Quick guide 207.............................................
Receiver setup 208...........................................
Sensor alarms 211...........................................
Sensor setup 215............................................
Speed setup 217.............................................
Status setup 218.............................................
Surface temperature setup 219..................................
Temperature setup 220........................................
Trawl calculator 221..........................................
Trawl info setup 223.........................................
Units setup 225..............................................
PI CONFIGURATOR 226..........................................
Purpose 226................................................
Basic information 227........................................
About sensor configuration 229.................................
Main dialogue description 231..................................
Operational procedures 233....................................
References 240..............................................
Maintenance 261............................................
SENSOR TEST PROCEDURES 265.................................
Overview 265...............................................
Bottom Contact test procedure 266..............................
Spread & Remote sensors test procedure 269......................
Catch sensor, test procedure 273................................

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Depth sensor, test procedure 276................................
Temperature sensor, test procedure 279...........................
Height sensor, test procedure 282...............................
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 285...............................
Sensors 286................................................
SOFTWARE UPDATES 291........................................
Overview 291...............................................
DSP Software upgrade 292....................................
MMI Software upgrade 296....................................
PI DSP Upload 299..........................................
INDEX 300.........................................................

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Sensors
Use this table to write down the sensors you use on your PI54 catch monitoring system.
Sensor
type
Serial
number
Communication
channel
Update
rate

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Sensors
Use this table to write down the sensors you use on your PI54 catch monitoring system.
Sensor
type
Serial
number
Communication
channel
Update
rate

Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
The Simrad PI54 is an integration of proven commercial fishing
technologies which can dramatically increase the yield and
effectiveness of purse/danish seining and bottom/pelagic
trawling applications.
By means of six underwater sensors mounted on the gear, this
robust, maintenance-free catch monitoring system allows
unparalleled control over fishing operations by providing
continuous, centralised information on the vessel’s position, its
gear and the environment at and below the surface.
This manual is not intended to be read from cover to cover, but
is designed as a book of references that you can consult
whenever necessary.
This manual describes PI54 software version 0.40.
Topics
→System description, page 3
→Getting started, page 9
→Applications, page 25
→Display modes, page 32
→Operational procedures, page 55
→Sensors, page 103
→Menu system, page 169
→References, page 173
→PI Configurator, page 226
→Sensor test procedures, page 265
→Software updates, page 291

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Changes to this manual
The following changes have been made to this manual.
Rev.A
This was the original issue.
Rev.B
Operational procedures: Additional procedures added.
Sensors: “PI Twin Spread” and “Sensor configuration” chapters
added.
Software update: This is a new section.
New software version: SW 0.40 implemented. New function
“Trawl calculator” described.

System description
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Simrad PI54 catch monitoring system consists of an
operator station, a hydrophone and an optional echo sounder
transducer. The hydrophone and the transducer are both
mounted under the vessel’s hull. The system further comprises a
number of small and robust sensors measuring the conditions on
your fishing gear.
The PI54 catch monitoring system can work with six sensors
simultanously.
The sensors are powered by built-in rechargeable batteries. They
are housed in titanium casings, and designed using advanced
shock absorbing materials. The information collected by the
sensors are sent through the water to the hydrophone by means
of coded sound waves. From the hydrophone, the signals are
sent to the operator unit, which decodes the information,
interprets it, and finally present it to you.
Topics
→System diagram, page 4
→Operator unit, page 5
→Hydrophones, page 6
→Sensors overview, page 7
→Battery chargers, page 8

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System diagram
(A) = Operator Unit
(B) = PI charger
(C) = Hydrophone
(provides communication
with the sensors)
(D) = Optional echo
sounder transducer.
Several types are
available.
(E) = Sensors mounted on
the net. Maximum six
sensors may be used
simultanously, and several
types are available.
(F) = Interfaces to
external sensors (serial
lines, NMEA format)
(G) = DC power input

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Operator Unit
The PI54 Operator Unit is a marine grade electronic
instrument incorporating an impact resistant polycarbonate front
panel, die-cast aluminium housing and watertight electrical
connections.
The PI54 electronics are sealed in the operator unit allowing the
it to be flush or bracket mounted in the wheelhouse or at an
exposed control station.
Computed information is displayed in both numerical and
graphical form on the display. The unit is operated using
drop-down menus and an integrated keypad.

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Hull mounted and portable hydrophones
Two hull mounted hydrophones are available, one for purse
seining operations, and one for trawl operations. You can install
both, and then select active hydrophone by means of a selector
box on the bulkhead.
Purse seining: The hull mounted
hydrophone for purse seining operations
has a 90 degrees horizontal beam and a
30 degrees vertical beam to provide the
PI54 with optimal reception from the
sensors. This specific beam pattern is
especially suited for purse seining and the
wide coverage area reduces the need for
careful alignment.
Trawling: The hull mounted hydrophone for trawling
operations has a 50 degrees horizontal beam and a 30degrees
vertical beam to provide the PI54 with optimal reception from
the sensors. This specific beam pattern is especially suited for
trawling and the wide coverage area reduces the need for careful
alignment.
Portable: A portable hydrophone is also
available. It is designed as a temporary
measure until a fixed hydrophone can be
installed at the vessel’s next planned dry
docking. It has an omni-directional beam
and a 50 meter integrated cable which is
sheathed in polyurethane providing robust
external protection to compliment its 150
kg tensile strength. The cable is supplied on
a reel for convenient retrieval and stowage,
and is equipped with a plug for easy
attachment to the Operator Unit.
(CD5582)

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Sensor overview
This chapter provides a very short description of each sensor.
•Depth sensor - The Depth sensor provide information about
the current depth as well as the descending or ascending rate
related to the surface.
•Catch sensor - The Catch sensor provides information about
the amount of catch in the trawl. The sensor monitors the
opening of the meshes in the cod-end, and will activate once
the caught volume pulls the detector wire. To monitor the
filling rate, you are adviced to use minimum two sensors.
•Bottom Contact sensor - The Bottom Contact sensors
detects if a trawl is accidentally lifted off the seabed, or a
purse seine is touching the bottom.
•Rip sensor - The Rip sensor provides an immediate warning
when the net is ripped.
•Temperature sensor - Temperature sensors read and transmit
the ambient water temperature at the gear depth.
•Height sensor - The Height sensor contains s small echo
sounder to measure the current depth related to the seabed.
•Spread & Remote sensor - These sensor always work in
pairs, and they measure the distance betwen the trawl doors.
You can also use two Remote sensors if you run a twin trawl.
The use of separate communication channels for the individual
sensors allows you to use your sensors in the vincinity of other
vessels using PI or PS sensors. The communication channels can
be defined and/or changed onboard your vessel using a standard
computer and the PI Configurator utility.
Related topics
→More information about the sensors, page 20
→How to use the sensors, page 103

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Battery chargers
All sensors are power by internal batteries, and these need
charging at regular intervals. The Simrad chargers have been
designed to allow the sensors to be stored in charging positions
whenever they are not used, and “overcharging” will not take
place. Either of the two charger types can be used on any of the
sensors, but the PI Charger will only provide fast charging on
the PI Sensors.
PS30 Charger
Three different Simrad PS30 Chargers are
available depending on the vessel’s main power
supply; 230 Vac, 110 Vac and +24 Vdc.
PI Charger
The PI Charger will provide fast charging of the
new PI sensor series. The Simrad PI Charger
requires a +12 to +32 Vdc power supply.
Related topics
→PI Charger, page 165
→PS30 Charger, page 167