Wassp WMB-3250 User manual
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Issue Date: June 2012
OPERATOR MANUAL
WMB-3250
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Revision Date Reason for Change Version
7th May 2012 Initial Revision 1.0
29th August 2012 Imagery Update 1.1
11th December 2012 Numerous updates, corrections and additions for RTM3 1.2
30th July 2013 WMB-3250 Updates 1.3
Document Revision History
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, cautions, and notes are indicated by the following
icons throughout this manual:
A WARNING indicates that if the instruction is
not heeded, the action may result in loss of life
or serious injury.
A CAUTION indicates that if the instruction
is not heeded, the action may result in
equipment damage or software malfunction.
A Note indicates a tip or additional information that could be helpful
while performing a procedure.
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WSP-009-005 WMB-3250 Installation Manual
General Notices
WASSP Ltd. reserves the right to change the contents of
Contact WASSP Ltd. regarding copying or reproducing this
manual.
Safety Notices
The installer of the equipment is solely responsible for
the correct installation of the equipment. WASSP Ltd.
assumes no responsibility for any damage associated
with incorrect installation.
Electrical Safety
Fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage may occur if
the transceiver becomes wet.
The equipment is rated for operation at:
• BTxR 24 V DC
• WASSP PC 9 - 36 V DC
(Check the PC power supply to
verify this before connecting an
incorrect voltage!)
Make sure that the power is switched OFF at the main
supply (e.g. switchboard) before beginning the installation.
Fire or electrical shock may occur if the power is left ON.
Do not open equipment covers unless you are totally
familiar with the system’s electrical circuits.
Make sure all safety precautions for electrical equipment
are taken when operating or servicing the equipment.
These to be carried out in accordance with local or na-
tional regulatory body safety regulations.
Make sure that the transducer cannot become loosened or
insecure due to the vessel’s vibration.
Disclaimer
WASSP Ltd. reserve the right to change this manual
without notice. Although WASSP Ltd. has made
every effort to ensure the information in this manual
was correct at publication time, WASSP Ltd. does
not assume and hereby disclaim an legal liability
or responsibility to any party for any direct, indirect,
special or consequential loss, damage or disruption
caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or
omissions result from negligence, accident or any other
cause.
This document is copyright WASSP Ltd 2013.
Circulation of this document is strictly prohibited without
the written permission of WASSP Ltd.
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Contents
1. Purpose of this Manual
2. Introducing the WASSP System Multibeam Sonar System
2.1 Main Features ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 System Conguration............................................................................................................................................................. 7
3. Operating Procedures
4. Menu Task Bar
4.1 Connect Status Icons ............................................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Transmit Mode Button .........................................................................................................................................................13
4.3 Gain Control Knob .................................................................................................................................................................14
4.4 Range Control Knob..............................................................................................................................................................14
4.5 Power Level ..............................................................................................................................................................................15
4.6 Pulse Width...............................................................................................................................................................................15
4.7 System Views ...........................................................................................................................................................................16
4.7.1 Single Screen Layout.......................................................................................................................................16
4.7.2 Vertical Split Screen Layout..........................................................................................................................17
4.7.3 Horizontal Split Screen Layout....................................................................................................................17
4.7.4 Three Split Screen Layout..............................................................................................................................18
4.7.5 Four Screen Layout..........................................................................................................................................19
4.7.6 Window Button.................................................................................................................................................19
4.8 Ship Setup Utility ...................................................................................................................................................................20
4.8.1 General Tab.........................................................................................................................................................21
4.8.2 NMEA....................................................................................................................................................................22
4.8.3 Oset Corrections Tab ....................................................................................................................................22
4.8.4 Sound Speed Tab..............................................................................................................................................23
4.8.5 Sensor Values Tab.............................................................................................................................................24
4.8.6 Power Tab............................................................................................................................................................25
4.8.7 Processing Tab...................................................................................................................................................26
4.9 System Conguration Utility..............................................................................................................................................27
4.9.1 Data Recorder / Replay Controls Window ...............................................................................................28
4.9.2 Colours Window ...............................................................................................................................................29
4.9.3 Tides Window ....................................................................................................................................................30
4.9.4 Rescan Dongle Button....................................................................................................................................31
4.9.5 Conguration Manager .................................................................................................................................31
4.9.6 Depth & Speed Window ................................................................................................................................32
4.9.7 Movement Control Window.........................................................................................................................32
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5. Viewing Modes
5.1 Sonar View ................................................................................................................................................................................33
5.1.1 Right-Click Options..........................................................................................................................................34
5.1.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of the Sonar View .............................................................................34
5.2 Single Beam View...................................................................................................................................................................35
5.2.1 Right-Click Options..........................................................................................................................................36
5.2.2 Display Oset (Shifting).................................................................................................................................37
5.2.3 Bottom Colour Intensity ...............................................................................................................................38
5.2.4 Water Column Options...................................................................................................................................39
5.2.5 Advantages and Disadvantages of the Single Beam View................................................................40
5.3 Sidescan View..........................................................................................................................................................................41
5.3.1 Right-Click Options..........................................................................................................................................42
5.3.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of the Sidescan View.......................................................................42
5.4 Waterfall View..........................................................................................................................................................................43
5.4.1 Right-Click Options..........................................................................................................................................44
5.4.2 Waterfall Colour Controls .............................................................................................................................45
5.4.3 Changing the Viewing Angle.......................................................................................................................46
5.4.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of the Waterfall View.......................................................................46
6. Troubleshooting
6.1 Checking Software Installation.........................................................................................................................................47
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
7.1 The System is transmitting too slowly, how can I speed it up? .............................................................................50
7.2 The system has stopped transmitting without operator intervention. Why?..................................................50
7.3 When I press the Transmit button, nothing happens and there is no activity on the WASSP display. How
do I x this?...............................................................................................................................................................................50
7.4 When I run WASSP, it displays an error message - what does it mean? Is my WASSP system faulty?......51
7.4.1 GUI MESSAGES ..................................................................................................................................................51
7.4.2 PM MESSAGES ...................................................................................................................................................53
7.5 Why is there a ring displayed just above the seaoor? What causes these ‘ring’ marks? How can I get rid of
them?..........................................................................................................................................................................................54
7.6 What is this constant signal on the sonar/single beam display? ..........................................................................55
7.7 Why is my WASSP System not tracking the seaoor? ...............................................................................................55
7.8 Why doesn’t the seaoor line up when I go over it again? .....................................................................................56
7.9 Why does the seaoor move if the system is Motion Compensated?................................................................57
7.10 The mode button animates as if pinging but nothing happens. What is wrong?..........................................58
8. Appendix A: Restoring the WASSP Processor
9. Product Information for the People’s Republic of China
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This operator manual describes how to operate the WASSP System Multibeam Sonar
System program through its graphical user interface. There may be variations due to on-going
developments and enhancements.
1. Purpose of this Manual
2. Introducing the WASSP System Multibeam Sonar System
and computer processing power which provides you with unparalleled information about the
underwater environment. It gives you a wide 120° port-starboard swath of the water column and
The information is presented in a user-friendly, mouse controlled, Windows-based operating
system. The system can output data to plotting software packages. For optimal performance,
roll, heave, pitch, heading and position inputs are all required.
data. Accurate ship measurements must be taken and the dockside and sea trial commissioning
procedures carried out thoroughly during installation. Even with good sensors, mapping
performance in rough seas will be less accurate than in calm water.
The WASSP System can be applied to a variety of survey methods, as well as search and
rescue, customs, and police applications.
2.1 Main Features
The WASSP System has the following main features:
Simple to use
Improved performance
The use of separate transmit and receive arrays has enabled WASSP Ltd. to optimise both
transmit performance and receive sensitivity, giving improved performance over traditional
sonar and sounders.
High detail picture of the marine environment
The transmit beam spreads over a 120° port-starboard swath and covers 4° fore-aft while
the receive beam covers 10° fore-aft, displaying a highly detailed picture of the marine
environment.
Beam stabilisation
Variable beam width
Unique to the WASSP, the single beam view can not only be stabilised, but the beam width
can be varied from 5° to 40°.
Bottom lock
Bottom lock provides a traditional bottom lock mode where the changes in bottom depth are
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160 kHz operating frequency
Unique power management system (14 power levels)
depths.
costs and improved accuracy.
Future proof technology
features and methods in software are developed.
Third party integration
Through interfacing, real time to third party software applications and outputting to standard
formats, bathymetric and water column data can be collected and processed using specialist
tools.
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Figure 1. Overview of a fully functional WASSP System
2.2 System Conguration
See Installation Manual for full details.
31.07.13
423.11.11 ADDED USB
JW SR
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For more details see “5.2 Single
Beam View” on page 35
For more details see “5.1 Sonar
View” on page 33
For more details see
“4. Menu Task Bar”
on page 11
For more details see “5.3
Sidescan View” on page 41
For more details see “5.4
Waterfall View” on page 43
Figure 2. WASSP System User Interface
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3. Operating Procedures
1Start up WASSP Application:
a. The WASSP PC Application software self loads
on system start up.
b. When the WASSP System program starts
up, a Navigation Warning screen similar to
the one shown in “Figure 3. WASSP System
Multibeam Sonar System Navigation Warning”
is displayed.
c. Click on OK to accept the navigation warning
message.
If no dongle is found, a Dongle Error box
appears on the screen.
Ensure a dongle has been plugged into the
computer’s USB port and click Retry.
d. Verify that the BTxR and appropriate sensors
are switched on.
e. Check the connection status for Processing
Module, Transfer Task, BTxR and Navigator.
Connection Status icons will appear green
when connected. See “4.1 Connect Status
Icons” on page 12.
Figure 3. WASSP System Multibeam Sonar
System Navigation Warning
You can click Cancel
2Choose a display mode:
See “4.7 System Views” on page 16.
Note: It is usually easier to select the
display modes after you have started
transmitting, as you can see the actual
modes displayed.
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3Transmit / Receive:
a. Click the MODE button to switch from STBY
(standby) to TX (transmit) mode.
When transmitting, the MODE button animates
showing a pulse being transmitted. See “4.2 Transmit
Mode Button” on page 13.
4Set up the selected screen layout:
Right-click anywhere in the selected screen layout
window. See “5. Viewing Modes” on page 33 for full details.
Example of right-click options
5Use system as required.
6Quit the WASSP GUI program:
a. Click the Transmit Mode button to set the BTxR to
standby.
b. Click Close on the task bar.
The Exit System box appears.
c. Click OK.
automatically and the program shuts down.
d. Shut down the computer following standard Windows
procedure.
e. Turn the BTxR OFF using the POWER button on the
faceplate.
f. Turn off the sensors according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
The WASSP system is now shut down.
Note: The MODE button is
disabled while playing back
cannot be played back.
STATUS POWER
procedure in order not to
lose data
The WASSP PC should always be closed down through
the operating system.
Pulling the power can cause unrecoverable corruption.
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4. Menu Task Bar
See “4.2 Transmit Mode Button” on page 13
See “4.1 Connect Status Icons” on page 12
See “4.3 Gain Control Knob” on page 14
See “4.4 Range Control Knob” on page 14
See “4.7 System Views” on page 16
See “4.5 Power Level” on page 15
See “4.6 Pulse Width” on page 15
See “4.8 Ship Setup Utility” on page 20
CLOSE Button
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The Connect Status Icons indicate the connection status of all the WASSP
Modules. The WASSP system modules that need to be connected are:
Processing Module; this is used to pass data to the WASSP GUI,
Transfer Task; this is used to connect sensor data,
BTxR; this is used to transmit and receive multibeam data, and
Navigator; this is optionally used to display multibeam data on the chart
overlay viewer.
Connection Status icons will appear green when connected. Double-click on the
icons to display the WASSP Network Status window.
If red, refer to Operator Manual “7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)” on
page 49.
4.1 Connect Status Icons
Figure 4. WASSP Network Status Window
Connection status icons will appear
green if connected, red if not connected.
Transmit Mode Button controls transmit
and displays Transmit status
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4.2 Transmit Mode Button
The Transmit Mode Button controls transmit and displays transmit status.
Standby Mode
Transmit Mode
Calibrate Mode
Demonstration Mode
Ending Transmission
When the WASSP software application starts up, the MODE button will
change as it steps through its start up and self calibration routine. See
“Figure 5. Transmit Mode Routine”.
There are 3 states:
Standby, Self calibration and Transmit.
Figure 5. Transmit Mode Routine
During transmission, the button animates, showing a moving pulse for each
pulse being transmitted.
This icon indicates that Transmission is stopping and the system is moving
into standby mode.
A BLACK button with DEMO displayed indicates the system started without
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beam views. The digital display above the knob shows the gain setting.
mouse, or by using the mouse pointer to drag the knob clockwise to increase
and counter-clockwise to decrease.
Advanced Options, by double-clicking on the Gain Control button.
Figure 6. Advanced Options Window
4.3 Gain Control Knob
4.4 Range Control Knob
numeric display above the knob shows the range setting in metres.
The numeric display is YELLOW for manual and GREEN for automatic range
control (default).
mouse or by using the mouse to drag the knob clockwise to increase and
counter clockwise to decrease. Double-clicking on the number causes the
automatically until familiar with the operation of the unit.
Double-click on the depth range
window to switch between manual and
automatic modes.
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The transmit power level selector / indicator controls how much power is
put into the water i.e. the strength of the ping. It can operate in both manual
or automatic modes. However, initially use auto power by signal (BLUE) or
~Power Level 7 in the manual mode until you are familiar with the operation of
the unit.
Manual Mode (Yellow)
There are 14 transmit power levels that can be selected. Click the increment
Auto Mode (Blue / Green)
Double-clicking the LED indicator selects the auto mode, indicated by the
LEDs changing to GREEN or BLUE. GREEN automatically selects the power
based on the depth. BLUE automatically selects the power based on the return
signal level. See “4.8.6 Power Tab” on page 25 if you wish to change the
Automatic Power settings.
4.5 Power Level
Double-click on the transmit power
level window to switch between
manual and automatic modes.
Higher pulse widths allow more power but at the expense of resolution. The
Pulse Width is displayed as preset times in tenths of milliseconds.
the unit.
Manual Mode (Yellow)
There are 5 pulse width levels that can be selected. Click the increment (+) or
Auto Mode (Green)
Double-clicking the LED indicator selects the auto mode, indicated by the LEDs
changing to GREEN.
4.6 Pulse Width
To allow Auto Mode to change from Power Level 8 to
0.2ms (02), otherwise the power level will not increment.
Ensure that the pulse width is set to Auto Mode to avoid
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4.7 System Views
The System Views button allows you to change the presentation of
clicked, a System Views window appears.
Single Screen Layout
Vertical Split Screen Layout
Horizontal Split Screen Layout
3-Screen
4-Screen Layout
Resize individual windows button
For each screen layout, there are four viewing modes available. Each
viewing mode displays a different way of viewing the information from
Sonar View
Single View
Sidescan View
Waterfall View
4.7.1 Single Screen Layout
This is a single screen layout that allows you to toggle through the four viewing
modes.
“Figure 7. Single Screen Layout showing the Sonar View” on page 16below
shows the layout of the screen when the top button is selected. The screen is
displaying the sonar view. All four viewing modes are available, but only one is
displayed at a time.
Figure 7. Single Screen Layout showing the Sonar View
More detail on Viewing Modes can
be found in section “5. Viewing
Modes” on page 33
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4.7.2 Vertical Split Screen Layout
This is a split screen layout that allows you to toggle through eight preselected
toggle combinations of the four viewing modes with any two being displayed at
one time. The screen is vertically split, see “Figure 8. Vertical Split Screen” as
an example.
Figure 8. Vertical Split Screen
4.7.3 Horizontal Split Screen Layout
This is a split screen layout that allows you to toggle through eight preselected
toggle combinations of the four viewing modes in a one above, one below
The screen is horizontally split, as in the example “Figure 9. Horizontal Split
Screen Layout”
Figure 9. Horizontal Split Screen Layout
Right-click options are available for
each viewing mode.
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4.7.4 Three Split Screen Layout
Each of the four split screen layouts buttons allow you to toggle through eight
preselected toggle combinations of the four viewing modes with any three
being displayed at one time. “Figure 10. Three Split Screen Layout” shows
examples of the layout of the screen when using this layout.
Figure 10. Three Split Screen Layout
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4.7.5 Four Screen Layout
This is a four screen layout that allows you to toggle through eight
preselected combinations of the four viewing modes in a two above, two
4-Screen Layout”.
Figure 11. 4-Screen Layout
4.7.6 Window Button
windows which can be resized and moved.
Figure 12. Customise Window Size
Right-click and
independent
zooming options
are available for
each viewing mode.
Hover and drag
window to desired
size and location
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These functions can adversely affect the performance of the
WASSP system. Read this section carefully as any changes you
make may not be recoverable.
4.8 Ship Setup Utility
The Ship Setup Utility window provides access to options for the ship
setup settings.
See “Figure 13. Ship Setup Options - Example” below.
Figure 13. Ship Setup Options - Example
Seven page tabs provide access to the following Ship Setup settings:
General
NMEA
Offset Corrections
Sound Speed
Sensor Values
Power
Processing
WASSP system installation. These are normally set during installation and commissioning of
the system (see the Installation Manual section “10. Commissioning” on page 37).
If vessel sensors are changed, refer to Installation Manual “8. Sensors” on page 26 to change
settings.
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