User manual SIMRAD STEEL TANK SCHEMA REV B

[. . . ] Simrad AS shall not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document. Simrad AS Strandpromenaden 50 Box 111 N-3191 Horten Telephone: Facsimile: +47 33 03 40 00 +47 33 04 29 87 YOUR PERFORMANCE AT SEA MAXIMIZING Operator manual Sections 1. System description This chapter provides a brief introduction to the STEEL TANK, and defines the main units. Refer to page 1. 2. Display modes This chapter defines the available operational display modes. Refer to page 13. 3. Sonar Operating Panel The main functions of the STEEL TANK is controlled by a dedicated keyboard; the operating panel. [. . . ] It also provides access to specific system parameters and functions such as Test and Store/Recall. Parameters Store/Recall, page 65 Test, page 66 Gear, page 106 School, page 127 Dead reckoning, page 95 Stabilizer, page 133 Movements, page 114 Track Window, page 140 Wind direction, page 146 Wind speed, page 147 Sort Modes, page 68 External Sync, page 102 Scientific Output, page 128 Fish Alarm, page 103 User Setting, page 145 Default Setting, page 96 The Help button opens the on-line help. Note that the Wind speed button will disappear from this menu if the Scientific Output option is installed. 850-164385 / Rev. C 61 Simrad STEEL TANK Objects The Objects menu is shown in all display modes, and displays the range (R), bearing (B) and depth (D) to all selected objects. The identification (ID) abbreviations for the different objects are: AT - Automatic Target Track Marker Ci - Circle Marker M - Target Marker OS - Own Ship Marker PT - Position Track Marker F - Radio buoy marker (if a GPS buoy system is connected) The number behind the ID abbreviation refers to the same number on the object in the sonar presentation. The P after the Automatic Target Track Marker indicates the priority level where the audio channel is locked to the target. When selecting an object in the list, a list with all the available object data will be shown below the Objects menu. When selecting a Target Marker, Automatic Target Track Marker or a Radio Buoy Marker in the list, a dotted bearing line from the vessel to the marker will be presented. To delete an object, select the relevant marker in the list, and press the Delete button in the lower part of the menu. The parameters for each marker are shown in the Inspect Object parameter dialogue. Related topics Inspect Object, page 108 62 850-164385 / Rev. C Menu descriptions Temporary menus The Temporary menus are those selected from the active menus. They are also shown with vertical tabs on the right side of the menu, and can easily be selected by the trackball and the Select button. The Temporary menus must however be removed manually using the Close button in the bottom of menu. All Temporary menus have access to on-line help through a Help button. Topics Cosmetics, page 64 Store/Recall, page 65 Test, page 66 Sort Modes, page 68 850-164385 / Rev. C 63 Simrad STEEL TANK Cosmetics The Cosmetics menu is activated by pressing the Cosmetics button in the Display menu. Installation menu - This button opens the Installation menu on the top of the display. This menu is used during installtion of the sonar, and information about this is provided in the Installation manual. 66 850-164385 / Rev. C Menu descriptions About - This button provides access to a small information dialogue providing the current software version. The Help button opens the on-line help. Related topics Message bar, page 111 About, page 85 850-164385 / Rev. C 67 Simrad STEEL TANK Sort Modes The Sort Modes menu is activated by the Sort Modes button in the Setup menu. The Sort Modes menu is used to select the display modes to be activated by the four Mode buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel. The four upper display modes in this menu will always be the four modes selectable by the four Mode buttons in the order they are sorted. In order to sort the modes, select the actual mode and use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to place it in the wanted position. When the modes are organized in the requested order, press the Apply button to store the information. Related topics Mode buttons, Operator Panel, page 27 Mode buttons, page 113 68 850-164385 / Rev. C Menu descriptions Pop-up menus The pop-up menus are accessed using the View and Object buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel, or the middle and right mouse buttons if an optional mouse is installed. Each button will present a small menu, and it appears at the cursor's current location. To make a selection, use the trackball and the Select button, or the mouse. Topics View, page 70 Object, page 72 Related topics View and Object buttons, page 30 850-164385 / Rev. C 69 Simrad STEEL TANK View pop-up The View pop-up menu is accessed using the View button over the trackball on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button if an optional mouse is installed. When activating the pop-up menu in the Catch Data view, it will display the following reduced menu. Parameters Set New Display Centre - When this function is selected, the new display centre is moved to the cursor's position where the View menu was activated. Ship To Centre - When this function is selected, the own ship symbol is moved to the centre of the view. Zoom - The zoom function magnifies an area of the display by positioning the cursor in its centre and pressing the Zoom button. [. . . ] If lamp L203 is not lit, check the fuses on the ship's main power system. The STEEL TANK Transceiver Unit power supply system In addition, two 5A slow blow fuses are located on the front of the Triple Power (F201 and F202) and the HV-Power Unit (F203 and F204). Note that due to a design change, some STEEL TANK Transceivers have been installed using a HV Power Unit with a different front plate design. 850-164385 / Rev. C 155 Simrad STEEL TANK Hull unit General The sonar hull unit must be under continuous watch as a part of the vessel's machinery. As the hull unit may be exposed to severe strain because of pitching and vibrations, it must be inspected regulary for loose parts. [. . . ]