Simrad Simrad SP70 User manual

Simrad SP70
Low frequency long range fishery sonar
Installation manual
A L W A Y S A T T H E F O R E F R O N T O F T E C H N O L O G Y
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Simrad SP70
Low frequency long range fishery sonar
WARNING
The sonar must never be powered up when the ship is
in dry dock. The transducer will be damaged if it
transmits in open air. To prevent inadvertent use of the
sonar, pull out the mains plug on the Sonar Processor
Unit whenever the vessel is in dry dock.
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Note
Simrad AS makes every effort to ensure that the information contained within this
document is correct. However, our equipment is continuously being improved and
updated, so we cannot assume liability for any errors which may occur.
Warning
The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for which
it was designed. Improper use or maintenance may cause damage to the equipment or
injury to personnel. The user must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals
before attempting to operate or work on the equipment.
Simrad AS disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper
installation, use or maintenance of the equipment.
Copyright
E2003 Simrad AS
ISBN 82-8066-010-0
The information contained within this document remains the sole property of Simrad AS.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, and
the information contained within is not to be communicated to a third party, without the
prior written consent of Simrad AS.
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Sections
This document is the Installation manual for the Simrad SP70. sonar system. It provides
the information and technical specifications necessary to install the various system
components.
1Introduction(Page 1)
2 Installation planning (Page 23)
3 Installation of the Sonar Trunk (Page 29)
4 Installation of the Hull Unit (Page 34)
5 Installation of the Transceiver Unit (Page 43)
6 Installation of Wheelhouse Units (Page 47)
7 Cable layout (Page 56)
8 Connecting Auxiliary equipment (Page 76)
9 Start-up procedures (Page 88)
10 Testing the auxiliary equipment (Page 129)
11 Final testing and measurements (Page 143)
12 Technical specifications (Page 155)
13 Drawing file (Page 176)
14 Installation remarks and signature (Page 209)

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Remarks
References
Further information about the SP70 system may be found in the following manuals:
•SP70 Operator manual
The reader
This installation manual is intended for the design and installation engineers at the shipyard
performing the installation. The information is supplied as the basis for the shipyard’s own
installation drawings applicable to the vessel. On completion of the installation, this
manual must be kept on the vessel for reference purposes during system maintenance.
Additional copies
Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from Simrad AS quoting the book’s order
number 851-164336. It can also we ordered in major bookstore quoting the ISBN number
82-8066-010-0.
An electronic version in PDF format may be obtained from Simrad AS or any of our
distributors.

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Table of contents
1 INTRODUCTION 1.........................................
1.1 Purpose and description 1....................................
Introduction 1.............................................
Installation procedures 1....................................
1.2 System diagram 2...........................................
1.3 Scope of supply 4...........................................
Main units 4..............................................
General 4................................................
Options 4................................................
1.4 Peripheral equipment 7......................................
Required inputs 7..........................................
Additional inputs 7.........................................
1.5 Supply conditions 9.........................................
Purpose 9................................................
Equipment responsibility 9..................................
Receipt, unpacking and storage 9..............................
1.6 General safety rules 10........................................
1.7 Installation requirements 11....................................
Responsibility and approval 11................................
Supply power 11...........................................
Environmental requirements 11................................
Compass deviation 11.......................................
Noise sources 11...........................................
Dry docking 12.............................................
Wiring 12.................................................
1.8 Equipment handling 13.......................................
Introduction 13.............................................
Transportation 13...........................................
Initial preservation 14.......................................
Inspection and unpacking 16..................................
1.9 Storage 18.................................................
Pre-installation storage 18....................................
After use storage 18.........................................
Re-packing 20.............................................
ESD precautions 21.........................................
Temperature protection 22....................................

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2 INSTALLATION PLANNING 23.............................
2.1 General 23.................................................
2.2 Location of the Hull Unit 24...................................
Fore and aft 24.............................................
Athwartships 24............................................
Important considerations 24...................................
2.3 Sonar room requirements 26...................................
Size 26...................................................
Access hatches 26...........................................
Lifting 26.................................................
Heating 26................................................
Insulation 26...............................................
Ventilation 26..............................................
Conduit 27................................................
Air vent pipe 27............................................
Bilge pump 27.............................................
Lighting 27................................................
Dry docking 27.............................................
Decking 27................................................
3SONARTRUNK 29...........................................
3.1 Mounting of the trunk 29......................................
3.2 Protection 30...............................................
Protecting blister 30.........................................
Corrosion protection 30......................................
3.3 Trunk installation measurements 30.............................
3.4 Principles 31................................................
4HULLUNIT 34...............................................
4.1 Introduction 34..............................................
4.2 Hull unit models 35..........................................
4.3 Unpacking 37...............................................
4.4 Mounting 38................................................
4.5 Bleeding air 39..............................................
4.6 Mechanical support 40........................................
4.7 Transducer alignment 41......................................
4.8 Installation check--list 42......................................
5 TRANSCEIVER UNIT 43.....................................
Introduction 43.............................................
Procedure 43...............................................

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6 WHEELHOUSE UNITS 47....................................
6.1 Overview 47................................................
6.2 Location 48................................................
Introduction 48.............................................
Distances 48...............................................
Installation requirements 48...................................
Display unit 49.............................................
Sonar Operating Panel 49.....................................
Sonar Processor Unit 49......................................
Sonar Interface Unit 49......................................
Loudspeaker 50............................................
6.3 Display unit 51..............................................
6.4 Sonar Operating Panel 52.....................................
6.5 Sonar Processor Unit (MC70) 53................................
6.6 Sonar Interface Unit 54.......................................
6.7 Loudspeaker 55.............................................
7 CABLE LAYOUT 56..........................................
7.1 Introduction 56..............................................
7.2 System cabling 57...........................................
Cable layout 57............................................
System and shipyard cables 57................................
7.3 Cable specifications 59.......................................
7.4 Wheelhouse cabling 61.......................................
Introduction 61.............................................
Connections 62.............................................
Cables 63.................................................
7.5 Sonar room cabling 67........................................
Introduction 67.............................................
Cables 67.................................................
7.6 Basic cabling requirements 73..................................
8 PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 76...............................
8.1 General 76.................................................
8.2 Speed log connection 78......................................
8.3 Course gyro connection 80....................................
8.4 (D)GPS connection 81........................................
8.5 Echo sounder connection 82...................................
8.6 Trawl system connection 83....................................
8.7 Purse seine system connection 84...............................

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8.8 Current meter 85............................................
8.9 Radio buoys 86..............................................
8.10 Trackball / mouse connection 87................................
9 START-UP PROCEDURES 88................................
9.1 Introduction 88..............................................
9.2 Check--list before start--up commences 89.........................
9.3 Starting up the stand--by power supply 90.........................
9.4 Starting up the Hull Unit 92....................................
Introduction 92.............................................
Functional check 92.........................................
Apply 3-phase AC power 95..................................
Re-wire for 230 Vac 3-phase 95................................
Functional check with power 95...............................
9.5 Adjusting the middle--position switch 98.........................
9.6 Starting up the Wheelhouse Units 100.............................
Introduction 100.............................................
Start up 100................................................
Display set-up 101...........................................
9.7 Checking the Operating Panel 102...............................
Introduction 102.............................................
Functional test 102...........................................
Power off 106...............................................
9.8 Checking the hoisting/lower system 107...........................
Introduction 107.............................................
Preparations 107.............................................
Checking the bridge functions 108..............................
Checking the sonar room functions 112..........................
9.9 Starting up the Transceiver Unit 113..............................
9.10 Self--noise test 115............................................
9.11 System start--up 116...........................................
Introduction 116.............................................
Preparations 116.............................................
Starting up the transmitter 117..................................
Actions on the bridge 118.....................................
Actions in the sonar room 120..................................
9.12 Alignment of the sonar picture 121...............................
Initial procedure 121.........................................
SP70 Hull Unit 121..........................................