Kongsberg Simrad EK80, Installation Manual

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Note
If you turn off the EK80 by means of the on/off switch on the Processor Unit you may
damage the software and the interface settings used to communicate with external
devices.
Rules for transducer handling
A transducer must always be handled as a delicate instrument. Incorrect actions may
damage the transducer beyond repair. Observe these transducer handling rules:
•
Do not
activate the transducer when it is out of the water.
• Do not handle the transducer roughly. Avoid impacts.
• Do not expose the transducer to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
•
Do not
use high-pressure water, sandblasting, metal tools or strong solvents to clean
the transducer face.
• Do not damage the outer protective skin of the transducer face.
•
Do not
lift the transducer by the cable.
• Do not step on the transducer cable.
• Do not damage the transducer cable, and avoid exposure to sharp objects.
Related topics
Simrad EK80, page 13
Support information, page 41
System description
The Simrad EK80 is the most modern high-end split-beam scientific echo sounder in
the scientific market. Based on more than 60 years of research and development in
close collaboration with leading marine scientists this wideband echo sounder system
has succeeded the famous EK60, which became an international standard for fish stock
assessment.
The Simrad EK80 is the natural choice for modern research vessels and environmental
monitoring installations requiring high quality scientific data for resource management
and cutting edge research.
The EK80 supports hull mounting transducers, but it is also well suited for portable
use. Pulses sweeping over a wide frequency band (FM) and the traditional discrete
frequencies (CW) are available. Wide band sweeps provide long range without
compromising target resolution. Continuous frequency responses over a wide band
improve target identification and discrimination. Split beam calibration is implemented
for both FM and CW modes.
Simrad EK80