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EdgeTech

4 Little Brook Road

West Wareham, MA 02576

Tel: (508) 291-0057

Fax: (508) 291-2491

www.EdgeTech.com

6205S2 BATHYMETRY & SIDE SCAN SYSTEM

U S E R H A R D W A R E M A N U A L

0025262_REV_A

5/26/2022

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Page 1: ...EdgeTech 4 Little Brook Road West Wareham MA 02576 Tel 508 291 0057 Fax 508 291 2491 www EdgeTech com 6205S2 BATHYMETRY SIDE SCAN SYSTEM U S E R H A R D W A R E M A N U A L 0025262_REV_A 5 26 2022...

Page 2: ...s of Microsoft Corporation Getac is a registered trademark of MiTAC Synnex Group HYPACK and HYSWEEP are registered trademarks of Hypack Inc SonarWiz is a registered trademark of Chesapeake Technologie...

Page 3: ...equipment described in this manual should read and understand the warnings and cautions provided below CAUTION This equipment contains devices that are extremely sensitive to static electricity Theref...

Page 4: ...and use the same software drivers if applicable At times however direct replacements may not exist EdgeTech will provide the necessary drivers with the replacement part when this happens EdgeTech may...

Page 5: ...e setup and use of EdgeTech s 6205s2 Bathymetry Side Scan System Although this manual encompasses the latest operational features of the 6205s2 some features may be periodically upgraded Therefore the...

Page 6: ...e ii The items have not been misused or abused in any manner nor have repairs been attempted thereon without the approval of EDGETECH CUSTOMER SERVICE iii Written notice of the failure within the warr...

Page 7: ...rted directly to the customer New software releases consist of the following Software enhancements that are not on the price list Software fixes and changes Product integration Documentation updates t...

Page 8: ...ntified on the invoice CAUTION Never attempt to ship a topside unit in its SKB case alone Although rugged these cases are not intended to be used as shipping containers and the delicate internal compo...

Page 9: ...Therefore we encourage you to contact EdgeTech Customer Service to offer any suggestions or to request technical support NOTE Have your system Serial Number available when contacting Customer Service...

Page 10: ...e estuarine and coastal applications for over 50 years The company has responded to the scientific Naval and offshore communities needs by providing equipment such as sub bottom profilers side scan so...

Page 11: ...USTOMER SERVICE ix COMPANY BACKGROUND x TABLE OF CONTENTS xi LIST OF FIGURES xv LIST OF TABLES xviii 1 0 OVERVIEW 1 19 1 1 Applications 1 20 1 2 6205s2 Configuration Options 1 20 1 2 1 Frequency Optio...

Page 12: ...TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 3 39 3 1 The 6205s2 Sonar Head 3 39 3 1 1 Sonar Arrays 3 40 3 1 2 Sonar Head Housing 3 40 3 1 2 1 Sonar Processor 3 40 3 1 2 2 Sonar Processor Endcap and Pinout Drawings 3 41 3 1...

Page 13: ...erface Box 5 67 6 0 CONNECT TO SONAR 6 68 6 1 Connecting to Sonar via Remote Desktop 6 68 6 1 1 Connecting with the User supplied computer 6 68 6 1 2 Connecting with the EdgeTech supplied computer 6 4...

Page 14: ...r System Restoration 8 77 9 0 KITS 9 81 9 1 Spare Kits 9 81 9 2 Tool Kit 9 81 9 3 Adaptor Flange Installation Kit 9 81 9 4 Sensor SBG IMU and GNSS Installation Kit 9 82 A 0 Compatible SOFTWARE 9 83 A...

Page 15: ...e ICD 2 32 Figure 2 3 6205s2 Side Scan Transducer 2 33 Figure 2 4 6205s2 Side Scan Transducer Details 2 34 Figure 2 5 6205s2 Deck Cable Wiring Diagram 2 35 Figure 2 6 6205s2 GNSS INS Deck Cable Wiring...

Page 16: ...67 Figure 6 1 Manual Remote Desktop Credentials for Customer Supplied Computer 6 68 Figure 6 2 Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Connection Window 6 45 Figure 6 3 Sonar 192 9 0 101 Remote Desktop Conn...

Page 17: ...r ini file TimeSyncSource Keyword Adjustments 8 73 Figure 8 30 Ekinox Apogee SonarSerial ini File Adjustment 8 73 Figure 8 31 UDP broadcast settings example 8 74 Figure 8 32 Data packets required set...

Page 18: ...rements 2 29 Table 3 4 Environmental Specifications 2 29 Table 3 5 6205s2 Topside Interface Specifications 2 30 Table 3 6 6205s2 R Topside Connectors Switches and Indicator Lights 3 50 Table 9 1 6205s...

Page 19: ...kHz or 850kHz Additionally EdgeTech s latest 2205 Electronics and Modular Arrays are utilized in the 6205s2 resulting in an extremely lightweight design required for shallow water applications and ves...

Page 20: ...1 Frequency Options The 6205s2 is available in the following standard frequency configurations 520 850 kHz Dual Frequency Side Scan with 520 kHz Bathymetry Data 520 850 kHz Dual Frequency Side Scan wi...

Page 21: ...e pole mounted The sonar electronics are contained inside a single housing and two dual side scan arrays are mounted on the port and starboard sides of the vehicle A sound velocity sensor is housed in...

Page 22: ...ble The serial and Ethernet ports act as a dry connection to the sonar head for all ancillary information i e position attitude time etc and data from the sonar head to the topside computer BNC and TN...

Page 23: ...Software EdgeTech s Discover Bathymetric Software Acquisition package provides a way to control store and display the Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar data For more information refer to t...

Page 24: ...conductors that meet or exceed TIA 568 B and is suitable for 10Base T and 100Base T The deck cable is terminated with a 16 pin wet mate connector on both ends has a breaking strength of 545 kg 1200 l...

Page 25: ...metric Software and all supporting software The laptop has the specifications below Windows 10 Professional Operating System Intel Core i7 8650U vPro 1 9GHz processor with Turbo Boost Technology 8 GB...

Page 26: ...IMU and extended Kalman filter EKF The Septentrio AsterX4 Real Time Kinematics RTK and Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS provide highly rated RTK position accuracy and all in view satellite tra...

Page 27: ...ngth of 545 kg 1200 lbs Refer to FIGURE 2 6 for a wiring diagram of this cable CAUTION Do Not use this cable for towing It should never be bearing the weight of the sonar head 1 4 5 GNSS INS Antenna C...

Page 28: ...e Table 3 1 Physical Specifications 2 2 Acoustic Specifications SONAR HEAD MODEL 520 850 1600 KHZ SS 520 820 BATHY SIDE SCAN SONAR Center Frequency 520 850 1600 kHz Range per Side 150 75 35 m 490 245...

Page 29: ...eight In Air Without Adaptor Flange 14 kg 32 lbs With Adaptor Flange 19 kg 40 lbs Input Voltage 48 60 VDC Power Typical Max 55W 70W Data Products Bathymetry Backscatter Side Scan Imagery and Real Time...

Page 30: ...onstruction Aluminum Interfaces 1 Sonar Deck Lead 1 1 PPS TTL via BNC 1 Trigger TTL In via BNC 3 100 BaseT Ethernet Ports 3 Serial RS 232 Ports Optionally extra for INS unit 1 IMU Deck Lead 1 1 PPS ou...

Page 31: ...2 6 Mechanical Drawings This section contains supporting drawings for the 6205s2 Swath Bathymetry and Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar System 2 6 1 6205s2 Sonar Head Drawing Figure 2 1 6205s2 Sonar Head...

Page 32: ...2 32 Figure 2 2 6205s2 Sonar Head with Adaptor Flange ICD...

Page 33: ...2 33 Figure 2 3 6205s2 Side Scan Transducer...

Page 34: ...2 34 Figure 2 4 6205s2 Side Scan Transducer Details...

Page 35: ...2 35 Figure 2 5 6205s2 Deck Cable Wiring Diagram...

Page 36: ...2 36 Figure 2 6 6205s2 GNSS INS Deck Cable Wiring Diagram...

Page 37: ...2 37 2 6 2 6205s2 Topside Figure 2 7 6205s2 Rack Mounted Topside...

Page 38: ...2 38 Figure 2 8 6205s2 Rack Mount in Case...

Page 39: ...using and two dual side scan and bathymetric arrays are mounted on the port and starboard sides of the vehicle A sound velocity sensor is housed in the nose cone A deck cable connector and optional GN...

Page 40: ...elements and two multi segment PZT strings The two multi element strings one per side scan frequency are used for the transmit function and as a full resolution side scan receiver The remaining ten el...

Page 41: ...3 41 3 1 2 2 Sonar Processor Endcap and Pinout Drawings Figure 3 5 6205S2 Forward End Cap...

Page 42: ...3 42 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A Figure 3 6 6205s2 Aft End Cap...

Page 43: ...time of 47 s a resolution of 0 001 m s and a theoretical accuracy of 0 025 m s EdgeTech recommends collecting a sound velocity profile especially in the area where you collect survey data The water b...

Page 44: ...tion time The bolt pattern is shown in FIGURE 3 9 EdgeTech advises mounting the 6205s2 Sonar Head to the bow of a survey vessel By placing the system at the bow the sonar should be far enough away fro...

Page 45: ...ad offsets into the third party acquisition and processing software the port and starboard array offsets sometimes referred to as Sonar Head 1 and Sonar Head 2 are identical in all dimensions Remember...

Page 46: ...3 46 Figure 3 11 6205s2 Acoustic Center Location X Y Z and Bolt Pattern...

Page 47: ...3 47 Figure 3 12 6205s2 with Adaptor Flange Acoustic Center Location X Y Z and Bolt Pattern...

Page 48: ...erial ports are configured for high speed and high accuracy while the third RS232 serial port is configured for standard serial connections Typical latencies for the high speed high accuracy ports are...

Page 49: ...rovide connections to optional OEM SBG devices and triggers The front panel power switches and indicators power topside components and give information on their status Refer to TABLE 3 6 6205S2 R TOPS...

Page 50: ...nnector for MCIL8M IMU cable connector 1PPS Sonar In BNC BNC connection to Pulse Per Second device 1 PPS GNSS Out BNC BNC connection to the GNSS INS system EXT Trigger In BNC BNC connection to an exte...

Page 51: ...2 3 Topside Computer Requirements Specifications The topside computer must be able to run EdgeTech s Discover Bathymetric Acquisition Software and any additional third party software To do so it must...

Page 52: ...2_REV_A CAUTION The laptop s performance can change when running on internal battery power Therefore EdgeTech recommends ensuring the laptop is plugged into AC power when operating with the sonar and...

Page 53: ...supported 3rd party format latitude and longitude and height minimum of 5Hz c Heading data in NMEA format or supported 3rd party format minimum of 20Hz d Attitude or roll pitch heave data in or suppor...

Page 54: ...iXBLUE StndBinary etc Contact EdgeTech for further details of supported messages NOTE The prefix xx represents a specific manufacturer s proprietary NMEA message prefix GPGGA GPZDA etc are examples o...

Page 55: ...et to an address similar to the above Options SBG Ekinox 192 9 0 51 Septentrio GNSS 192 9 0 50 The 6205s2 can receive data from supporting sensors via the ethernet connection utilizing UDP Refer to th...

Page 56: ...hree possible sensor configurations that are explained below Figure 4 1 6205s2 Rack Mount Topside Interface Connections In FIGURE 4 1 the 6205s2 topside interface connects to the sonar head via deck c...

Page 57: ...that provides navigation and heading and time data accompanied by a separate motion sensor for heave roll pitch measurements The COM ports should be assigned as such COM1 MRU Roll Pitch Heave COM2 GN...

Page 58: ...ia the Ethernet connection utilizing UDP Refer to SECTION 8 3 4 UDP CONNECTIONS for more information on configuring 6205s2 for UDP data transfer FIGURE 4 2 depicts a sensor interface to the 6205s2 top...

Page 59: ...tion latitude longitude heading roll pitch and heave data connection over an ethernet connection internal to topside unit When using the GNSS INS system an external cable is used to loopback the 1PPS...

Page 60: ...pulse This signal is passed down the deck cable to the subsea electronics where the rising edge is utilized as the 1PPS time sync reference Refer to FIGURE 4 4 This configuration produces negligible...

Page 61: ...tware is utilized it would be added to the data flow The Sonar Data Flow Chart below FIGURE 4 5 illustrates the data flow between Discover the Bathymetric Processor and any third party software Figure...

Page 62: ...represented by a complete data package containing all sonar and auxiliary data NOTE Once the data is passed back to Discover Bathymetric data is displayed on the provided graphical displays to illustr...

Page 63: ...against the noise fluctuations on the ground line of the subsea electronics This board isolates the sensitive subsea electronics from potentially noisy grounds provided by the trigger and serial port...

Page 64: ...OMER SERVICE Do not install or operate any equipment that appears damaged Although the items shipped may vary depending on the customer s requirements the standard components for the 6205s2 Swath Bath...

Page 65: ...s2 sonar head to the bow of the survey vessel An example of an over the bow deployment is depicted in the photographs in FIGURE 5 1 If help is needed with this type of installation do not hesitate to...

Page 66: ...the images in FIGURE 5 2 If help is needed with this type of installation contact EDGETECH CUSTOMER SERVICE Figure 5 2 6205s2 Deployment Option 2 Over the Side 5 2 4 USV Deployment An alternative to...

Page 67: ...perating the survey vessel sonar head and other supporting sensors Try and position the box out of areas of direct sunlight especially in tropical environments as heat build up can occur and viewing s...

Page 68: ...ndow s Remote Desktop application and view the sonar application Sonar exe to check the status of the supporting data if a device is not connected properly If this is the case Discover Bathymetric wil...

Page 69: ...screen If prompted for a password input admin Once logged on the Sonar Application will be displayed on the screen as shown in FIGURE 6 2 This window represents the main firmware running on the embed...

Page 70: ...eable on COM1 and COM2 as long as the appropriate baud rate is set in the dropdown menu next to channel assignment in Serial Port Information Window as shown in Figure 6 4 red arrow More information o...

Page 71: ...m Status window will appear 5 At the bottom of the window click the Config bullet then the dropdown menu item named Config Item 6 Select Serial from the list Check to make sure all sensors usage perce...

Page 72: ...e not increase the baud rates of the sensors until these percentages drop Make sure to change the baud rate accordingly in Sonar 8 When satisfied with the incoming data press OK in the System Status w...

Page 73: ...bserved clean the sonar head using a washcloth with mild soap and freshwater The SVS mounted onto the connector nose cap should be regularly inspected cleaned and re calibrated according to the manufa...

Page 74: ...No Sound Velocity on Port 4 If this error persists longer than 30 seconds follow the procedure below to resolve the issue 1 Place the Sonar Head in water deep enough to submerge the SV probe immerse t...

Page 75: ...again as in step 4 above 7 If the port reports data then proceed to normal operation If not continue to step 8 8 Closeout of Sonar exe by clicking on the X in the top right corner as shown in FIGURE...

Page 76: ...SV sensor Type in SET STARTUP NOHEADER and press Enter Type in SET SV FORMAT 42 and press Enter Type in SET SAMPLE 1 S and press Enter Type in SET DETECT 06 and press Enter 14 Cycle the power on the...

Page 77: ...but from different messages The following subsections describe each problem and the configuration that should be done to remedy it In the event the auxiliary sensors cannot be reprogrammed to output s...

Page 78: ...RIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A 1 Open the Auxiliary Sensors control dialog box Configuration menu Auxiliary Sensors as shown in FIGURE 8 7 and FIGURE 8 8 Figure 8 7 Configuration Menu Figure 8...

Page 79: ...essage delivers roll pitch heading and heave to the 6205s2 Sonar Head with no way for the particular sensor to turn off any of these specific fields If a sensor like this is paired with another sensor...

Page 80: ...erial ini should be manipulated to reflect as shown in FIGURE 8 10 Figure 8 10 SonarSerial ini NOTE This new keyword disables the heading message from the OCTANS message The same can be done with an E...

Page 81: ...of configuration only COM1 will be utilized To configure the COM ports for one sensor 1 Turn on Topside PC and connect the 6205s2 via the deck cable to the 6205s2 Topside Interface Box 2 Turn on the 6...

Page 82: ...205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A Figure 8 12 Finding the SonarSerial ini File Figure 8 13 SonarSerial ini File 6 Under Serial2 and Serial3 set Create 0 select File Save and close th...

Page 83: ...ive Error 7 Close the SonarSerial ini file and restart the Sonar application by double clicking on the Sonar icon in the main Sonar Remote Desktop Screen as shown in FIGURE 8 15 Figure 8 15 Sonar Exe...

Page 84: ...BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A Figure 8 16 Checking Serial Port Information 11 Click File Show Status in the sonar window as shown circled in red in FIGURE 8 17 Figure 8 17 Checking Se...

Page 85: ...tep 10 Check the Status again Otherwise the sonar will report errors 14 When satisfied with the incoming data press OK in the System Status window as shown in FIGURE 8 18 15 Finally close the Sonar 19...

Page 86: ...te 0 select File Save and close the file as shown in FIGURE 8 20 CAUTION Do not touch anything else or the system s configuration files could be seriously compromised and functionality may suffer This...

Page 87: ...e window as shown in FIGURE 8 16 green arrow 7 Now Check COM2 and set the correct baud rate for the other device as done before in Step 6 8 Now click on File Show Status in the sonar window as shown c...

Page 88: ...erience a very slow computer because the Remote Desktop uses a large amount of the link capacity to stay open When finished with the configurations it is wise to close the Remote Desktop 8 3 3 Three S...

Page 89: ...nsors Set 3 Select File Save and close the file CAUTION Do not touch anything else or the system s configuration files could be seriously compromised and functionality may suffer 4 Close the SonarSeri...

Page 90: ...on File Show Status in the sonar window as shown in FIGURE 8 17 circled in red 10 On the right hand side of the window click on the Config bullet under the Update button and then on the dropdown menu...

Page 91: ...8 67 Figure 8 22 Checking all COM Ports...

Page 92: ...ble with data sent over the Ethernet connection via UDP The SonarSerial ini is utilized to configure the system to accept these messages Note that 1PPS functionality must be utilized when operating wi...

Page 93: ...ix Follow the below steps to configure the 6205s2 and the POS MV for communication over the Ethernet interface via UDP Utilizing the Applanix POSVIEW software 1 Set the ethernet real time output data...

Page 94: ...is not present leave as is as the command is not required Figure 8 25 POSMV UDP Configuration CAUTION Do not alter the file other than what has been specified This will deactivate COM ports 1 2 and 3...

Page 95: ...Make sure the TimeSyncSource POSMV_BINARY or it includes it in a list Ensure there is no semicolon in front of this iteration of the keyword Figure 8 27 TimeSyncSource POSMV_BINARY Keyword 6 In the D...

Page 96: ...l Port Information Next select COM 5 in the first dropdown ensure that data is received and the State is reported as OK Discover Bathymetry can also be used to check the correct configuration of the t...

Page 97: ...r suggested changes in the SBG Software UI FIGURE 8 32 Required All selected outputs at the same rate The Hydro Hypack preset selection is recommended to enable the necessary data messages at a suitab...

Page 98: ...8 74 6205s2 BATHYMETRIC AND SIDE SCAN SONAR 0025262_REV_A Figure 8 31 UDP broadcast settings example Figure 8 32 Data packets required set using the recommended SBG s Hydro Hypack...

Page 99: ...8 75 Figure 8 33 1PPS settings example Falling Edge and 1msec duration 8 3 7 OEM Integrated SBG Ekinox Configuration Figure 8 34 SBG Systems OEM GNSS and INS units...

Page 100: ...Primary Lever Arm Center of Rotation Level Arm X Y Z meter values should be populated These are the offsets from the IMU to the center of the vessel CAUTION Do not change any Monitoring Points values...

Page 101: ...rate recommended 50Hz o Required EKF Euler Provides Pitch Roll Heading o Required EKF Nav for Ekinox or Apogee if you want Edgetech GGK and VTG generated o Required UTC Time o Recommended Ship Motion...

Page 102: ...re booting a If the Topside is a rack mount Press F11 b If the Topside is a laptop Press F10 3 Under the Boot Manager Use the up down arrows to select the flash drive Corsair Voyager 3 0 4 Wait for Ma...

Page 103: ...n Add Search Path Confirmation Buttons 7 You should now see that the restore file has been populated in the window Next click on Restore Figure 8 39 Restoration Restore Button 8 On the next window Sel...

Page 104: ...Continue on this window Figure 8 40 Restoration Confirm Overwrite Continue Button 10 The restoring process should take 2 4 minutes to complete Once it is finished click the red button on the bottom l...

Page 105: ...HY 0024487 ASSY TOP KIT SPARES 6502S2 ELECTRONICS 520 850 KHZ SIDESCAN 850 KHZ BATHY 0024488 ASSY TOP KIT SPARES 6502S2 ELECTRONICS 850 1600 KHZ SIDESCAN 850 KHZ BATHY Table 9 1 6205s2 Topside and Son...

Page 106: ...ating with a liquid thread locker such as Loctite The Adaptor Flange is connected to a customer s pole mounting by threading 6 625 bolt split lock washer washer and nut assemblies Figure 9 1 6205s2 Ad...

Page 107: ...of 3rd party software packages contact EDGETECH CUSTOMER SERVICE A 2 1 HYPACK The bathymetry and side scan data are sent in real time to the HYPACK HYSWEEP survey applications These applications disp...

Page 108: ...rter supports EdgeTech s bathymetry and side scan data formats For more information on CARIS visit HTTP WWW CARIS COM A 2 5 EIVA NaviSuite EIVA s NaviSuite constitutes a complete advanced multipurpose...

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