Skipper ESN200 Specification sheet

ESN200
Operation and Installation Manual
Dual channel multi frequency Echo sounder
SKJIPPER Electronics AS www.skipper.no Document no: DM-G005-SB
Rev: 1840
For software rev: 1.0
Edition: 2018-12-18

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IMPORTANT
This manual is sent with the first units produced of this system. By the time the unit
is installed their will be better software and manuals available. Please check
www.skipper.no downloads for updated manuals and software.
When doing service or repair, please wait two minutes after power off, before unplugging
internal connectors.
Do not run the sounder for a long time with the transducer in air. The transducer may be
damaged.
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of abbreviations .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction and Specification...................................................................................................................................... 6
Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Installation .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Mechanical installation ...............................................................................................................................................11
Software setup............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Transducer ..............................................................................................................................................................13
Other echosounder parameters (Main setup)........................................................................................................15
Communications .....................................................................................................................................................15
Accepted inputs ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
Auxiliary set............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Display adjustment .....................................................................................................................................................18
Display setup............................................................................................................................................................... 20
Dimming setup........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Alert setup and usage .............................................................................................................................................21

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Connection between JB70E2 and Display units.......................................................................................................... 24
Service software...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Display Unit setup –Network settings................................................................................................................... 24
JB70 setup ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
Upgrading software ....................................................................................................................................................25
Other transducers ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Options........................................................................................................................................................................29
Printing........................................................................................................................................................................30
Printers....................................................................................................................................................................30
Saving to disk...........................................................................................................................................................30
Continuous saving,..................................................................................................................................................30
USER Information............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................31
Presentation................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Selected Transducer and frequency (orange circle) ...............................................................................................31
Depth and units (red circle) ....................................................................................................................................31
Dimming level (Green circle)................................................................................................................................... 32
Selectable Information............................................................................................................................................32
Auto Functions ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
Manual mode.......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Screen Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................33
Changing the look of the screen .................................................................................................................................37
Dimming and remote dimming...................................................................................................................................37
Saved depth / History ................................................................................................................................................. 39
Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................................................................41
Lost bottom or input information...............................................................................................................................42
Diagnostics of the ESN200 using an ETT985 ............................................................................................................... 43

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Table of abbreviations
Symbol/abbreviation
Explaination
TVG
Time variable gain
FWD
Forward position
AFT
Aft position
PORT
Portside
STBD
Starboardside
Pic Speed
Picture speed. The amount of time presented on the screen
DBT
Depth below transducer
DBS
Depth below surface
DBK
Depth below keel
Draft
Depth from water surface to the lowest point of the vessel
Offset
Distance from Transducer to the lowest point of the vessel
DPTH
Depth
M
Meters
ft
Feet
fm
Fathoms
m/s
Speed in meters / second
kHz
kilohertz (Frequency)
hr
hour
min
minute
(A)
Automatic mode (system self adjusts range and gain)
(P)
Primary Channel
ALF
Alarm method according to IEC61924/62288 / MSC 302 with
category (CAT)
A- Alarm to be acknowledged on the display only
B–Alarm may be acknowledged remotely
To work with ACN –Alarm Acknowledge, request, transfer, silence
ALR
Older alarm standard to work with ACK Acknowledge
Active Alarm/Warning unacknowledged alarm
Active Alarm/Warning acknowledged Alarm

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Alarm/Warning rectified but unacknowledged
Alarm/Warning responsibility transferred
Alarm/Warning silenced for 30 seconds
Simulate mode
Mute Mode (see options section)
V
Volts
DC
Direct Current (for voltage)
CAM
Central alarm management
INS
Integrated navigation system
LAN
Local area network
SFI
System function identifier, from standard IEC61192-450
UDP
Data sent on the LAN ports
MAC
Unique system identifier for LAN system
IP
Internet protocol address, unique in the network

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Chapter: Introduction and Specification
Introduction and Specification
The SKIPPER ESN200 is the first echosounder from SKIPPER Multi series. It is made to fulfill all
ISO/IMO standards, as well as the modern IEC standards for maritime equipment and alarm handling. But it
also fulfils many extra function demanded on the modern ship.
Features include:
•Easy and logical operation via a touch display, with fully automatic settings
•Flexible installation with minimal wiring
•Basic but comprehensive communication and features
•Fully integratable and frequently updated with the latest integration standards
•Possibility of multiple control units
•Remotely accessible
•Internal diagnostics and Built in test
•Up to 8 of the most used frequencies
•Approved for use with transducers as low as 38kHz (lower available) giving a large variety of depths
•2 simultaneous channels, each of which is frequency controllable
The system has dual active channel, and can be used on frequencies from 24 to 210 kHz. The system is
simple to install, and simple to use having automated functions such that the need for adjustment is minimal.
The system is designed as part of the MULTI family of products, and shares a USER interface with the other
multi products.

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Chapter: Introduction and Specification
Features
The ESN200 is a navigational echo sounder system that is made to fulfil the needs of a modern SOLAS
vessel. Its aim is to be automated, so that the user does not need to adjust settings. But it also allows the user
to adjust if they feel the need.
The ESN is part of the SKIPPER Multi family, allowing the use of LAN to interconnect systems and use
multiple screens.

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Installation
The ESN200 comprises of 2 units and up to 2 transducers
JB70E2-SA Electronic and transceiver unit; This unit is the echosounder producing the acoustic signals and
processing the returns to give the appropriate outputs for depth. It contains connections for 2 transducers, 2
LAN ports for connection to the bridge or control units, auxiliary inputs and outputs, 5 NMEA outputs and
3 inputs, and power input 24VDC and 110-230VAC. This unit is mounted on the bridge, with long cables
coming from the transducers.
ESN200-SB Control unit: This display contains a 2 NMEA outputs and 2 NMEA inputs used solely for
dimming, or normal DPT outputs. An RJ45 connector is used for LAN communication (IEC61162-450) to
the Electronic/transceiver unit.
If 7 outputs is not enough, the NMEA will typically be sent to a splitter/Expander such as the SKIPPER
NE918 to give the information to the bridge/alarm system and VDR.

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Mechanical installation
Positioning of the transducers
Transducers should be positioned as close to the bow as possible within the first 3rd of the ship. It should be
possible to draw a cone of +-60 degrees underneath the transducer without any objects entering the cone.
The face of the transducer should be horizontal with no more than 5 degrees tilt. If this is not possible a
blister should be assembled. This should have at least 0.3m of flat area in front of the transducer, and be tear
drop shaped.
Generally there should be nothing in front of the transducer that can cause turbulence within 2m. and 0.5m
to the side.
Positioning/wiring of the units
Length
Transducer cable
type
25/40m
Connected cable
40-100m
1.5mm
100 –300m
2.5mm
300-600m
2.5mm

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Power failure alarm:
If the power to the unit fails, this state must be indicated to the bridge in an audible form. If no other method
is available, a beeper can be connected to the power failure relay (auxiliary output), and on failure the
beeper will sound. In the case of just the JB70 Electronic unit failing the Display will give an alert.
Software setup
Transducer
Once connected the system requires the installer to identify which transducer is connected to which of the 2
connectors. System required 1 approved transducer to be installed (currently 200 / 50 / 38 kHz), the second
can be any transducers. The approved transducer should be set to primary, and this is the transducer that
reports the standard DPT output messages.
Both connectors can have a transducer fitted. To select the correct fixture, start the system and go to the
config menus, and then the ES setup.
Here you can select the Transducer menu and by clicking on the transducer connector port you can move the
transducer to the appropriate area of the vessel, and select the transducer, by part number. This will change
the parameters to match your transducer.
If you are not using a standard transducer, then select other, and the frequency, max power and max
expected range can be set for that
Selectable transducer types
Part number
Type
Approved for
use
ETN050
50 kHz of types ETN50(X)G, ETN50(X)T
Yes
ETN200
200kHz of types ETN200(X)T
Yes
ETN200S
200kHz of type ETN200S(X)G, ETN200S(X)G
Yes
ETN50200
Combined 50 and 200kHz of types ETN50200(X)G and
ETN50200(X)T
Yes

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ETN038
38 khz
Yes
8B-200
Furuno 200kHz Transducer
Yes**
Other
Any other
No
** Transducers not manufactured by Skipper should be tested using the ETT985 Tester to prove the transducer is
within specification (The named transducers have BV reviewed tests, proving they work to specification with the
system).
Standard transducers have the required values set. These can be changed in the settings of ‘Other’ See
section ‘Other Transducers’ At least 1 installed transducer should be within the SKIPPER approved list.

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Other echosounder parameters (Main setup)
Other echosounder parameters are set by default, but can be adjusted in the ES menu if required. Some
parameters and functions must be activated using a code number in the option codes tab. This is to prevent
users inadvertently changing parameters that can make the system perform poorly.
Screen Main setup
Auto functions will take control of range gain
(and frequency)
Change the design of the vessel in the menus
Acoustics, ping method (not in use)
Speed of sound can be changed with an option
or with a temperature input
User can define the sound speed with an
option
The depth scale (also available on screen)
Reset will reset the settings to default
For options, see the options appendix
Communications
The System has LAN communication to the transceiver using the IEC61162-450 protocol. To the outside
world it has
NMEA (IEC61162-1) Inputs (2) and output (1), also a LAN (IEC61192-450) Port

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Outputs
The communications menu allows the NMEA messages to be selected for the output, on this system there is
7 NMEA output (5 in the JB unit 2, on the display) , and 2 LAN outputs. Both can be adjusted. Default is
DPT output and ALARM outputs set to the ALF version of the standard. NMEA style sentences will be
shown as the 3 letter mnemonic when the sentence is sent or received. There are 2 channels
1. Output for NMEA
2. LAN input and output for IEC61162-450 messages
This port can provide communication both by TCP/IP V4.0 or using IEC61162-450. If being used it requires a
network that does not exceed 60kbits/second directed to the system. The system will exert/receive a maximum
load of 40 datagrams/second. The network load should not exceed 20Mb/s, The LAN ports on this system
support IEC61162-450 V1, and V2 and IGMP V1 to 3.
The left side show a terminal emulator that
shows the input or output messages of the
selected channel. Pressing ‘Message headers’
will show the full message.
The selected channel (NMEA 1,2,3,4* or
UDP)
The Baud rate output (4800, 32400 or 115200)
Output $SDDPT (default ON) Depth below
Transducer, offset to keel, Max range
Output $PSKPDPT (default ON) Depth below
Transducer, offset to keel, Max range,
position frequency ,text ,
Output $SDDBS (default OFF), Depth below
surface in feet, meters, fathoms
Output $SDBK (default OFF), Depth below
keel
in feet, meters, fathoms
Output $SDDBT (default OFF), Depth below
transducer in feet, meters, fathoms
Alarm –The selected alarm type (ALF or
ALR) will be sent via this port.
Exact formats for these sentences can be found in the relevant IEC standards. PSKP sentences are
proprietary for SKIPPER and has the following format.
$PSKPDPT,x.x,x.x,x.x,xx,xx,c-
c*hh<CR><LF>
| | | | | | |____________
Check sum, possible to turn on/off (see screen
8)
| | | | | |_______________
Transducer location AFT, FWD, PORT, STB
| | | | |___________________
Echo sounder channel number (1/2)
| | | |_____________________
Signal strength

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| | |________________________
Maximum range scale in use, meters
| |___________________________
Offset to keel, meters
|_______________________________
Water depth relative to transducer, meters
Example $PSKPDPT,3.7,0.0,500.0,,3,FWD*11
Accepted inputs
Format
Function
$__DDC,X,yy,X,C*nn
Dimming function X= O,N,K,D , YY is % the system will
accept X and adjust to the user set level (See dimming)
$__XDR
Draft sensor depth values.
$GPZDA,
Time and local time, The system will show UTC or Local
time if available in the message
$GPVTG, Speed
GPS Speed Logged in history
$GPGGA
GPS Position Logged in history
$GPRMC
Position and speed logged in history
Internal UDP
The System can also take information from other SKIPPER
devices within the same network for display on screen or for
logging
The Communications on NMEA are 4800, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. Baud rate can be changed to 32400 or
115200
Auxiliary set
Menu –Auxilliary config
The Yellow indicators show
activity
Aux 1,2 output: An opto-isolated output with the following options:
-ShallowAlarm+/- Changes on shallow alarm
-ShallowAlrBeep+/- 3changes every 10 seconds as defined in
standard. To be connected to external beeper
-DeepAlarm Changes when deeper than limit
-DeepAlrBeep+/- 2changes every 10 seconds as defined in
standard. To be connected to external beeper
-ShallDeepAlr+/-both alarms
-DeepAlrBeep+/- beeps for both alarms
-Transducer select 1/2 future function to work with TS!04 to
select other transducers
-ShallDeep limit+/- Use the buttomns below to set a depth range
where the output changes
-Disabled
-Power failure, changes when no power on JB70
-Ping +/- Changes when a ping is being sent (for
synchronization)
Aux 3 As above except ping
Aux 4 input:
-AckAllAlr+/- Acknowledge and alarm (Not shallow water in
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-SilenceAlr+/- Silence an alarm
-Synch in –(future option)Synch with other system
-Disabled
Shallow limit
Deep limit
The ESN200 system has 1 isolated auxiliary input, 2 optoisolated auxiliary outputs and one relay output on
connector J2. The state of these can be seen on this screen on the left and the functions are selected on the
right.
The opto-isolated input and outputs need a voltage between 5V and 30V to operate. If isolation is not
important, this 5v can be taken from the connector, otherwise it should be supplied from an external source.
The function of these can be selected in the AUX config menu from the following options
Display adjustment
The display is very flexible and can be made to show exactly what the user wishes. It comprises of 5
information’s on the right, and 3 on the bottom. These information’s can show parameters of the system, or
parameters being sent into the system from other equipment. These parameters can be made to, after a short
time, slide off screen., Touching the screen will make them return.

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All these parameters are selected by default, but can be changed to show whatever the user chooses. See the
User guide Runtime screen setup

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Display setup
The Display setup menu gives access to the system parameters the dimming set up and the Network
parameters.
General Display setup
Software version can be updated via Service
software
Serial number of this product
Hardware and firmware version and serial
number of the JB50E1 transceiver unit
Only English currently available
Button click, sound feedback on touching the
screen
Alarm sounder, on / Off (Fixed on in ALF
mode)
NMEA loop test. Self test on this screen
Sounder test: This will beep at full volume
This screen sets up the hardware parameters of the control unit.
Dimming setup
The Dimming levels can be set up on this screen. The user can select dimming and color choices for the 4
preset levels that can be sent remotely (using DDC NMEA command). When the user uses the on screen
dimming, the color scheme will change when the dimming level passes the set % value.