Kongsberg Simrad MF90, Installation Manual

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positioning system, vessel speed and current heading. By default, the MF90 system uses a
built-in motion sensor. For improved operational accuracy, an external motion reference unit
(MRU) can be connected.
The MF90 system offers the same user interface and operating software as our other sonars,
echo sounders and catch monitoring systems. This enables easier and faster training of
new users.
• The echo presentations are optimised for multiple displays. Provided that you have
connected additional displays to your Processor Unit, you can use the
Docking Views
function to take any sonar view and place it on a separate display. When you move a
view to another display, it will automatically be scaled for the best possible result.
• It is common for sonars to require many pings to build the various views in the echo
presentation. On the MF90, all the sonar views in the presentation are built using the
echoes from one single ping. This dramatically improves the update rate and provides
better real-time information.
• The MF90 system permits you to record real-time sonar situations. This allows you to
replay complete sequences. The playback contains the exact same echo information, and
can be used for mission history, training or troubleshooting purposes.
Great emphasis has been placed on an intuitive user interface and the best possible sonar
presentations on a high resolution colour display.
The MF90 system is equipped with the celebrated signal processing software developed by
Kongsberg Maritime. This includes Hyperbolic FM (HFM) transmissions. This pulse type
is also known as "chirp". It ensures a clutter free picture with very high resolution in range.
The signal processing and beamforming is performed in a fast digital signal processing
system using the full dynamic range of the signals.
The MF90 system software operates using the Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system.
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