Simrad EQ 55 Operator'S Manual Download Page 141 | Manualshive

Page: 141 / 154

background image

EQ-55 Operators Manual

950-70017001/Iss 1.2

Electrical Drawings

Page 8.3

Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd.

Port Coquitlam, BC - Canada

8.

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

8.1

LIST OF DRAWINGS

The following drawings are included with this manual:

EQ-50 Power Supply Assembly Drawing--------------------- 403-17011000 (Iss. 1.1)
EQ 55 Power Supply------------------------------------------------ 403-17018800 (Iss. 1.1)
EQ-55 Wiring Diagram -------------------------------------------- 950-70001003 (Iss. 1.1)
CRT Assembly (6 pages)-----------------------------------------------110026-0001 (Iss. A)

«
...
139
140
141
142
143
...
»

Summary of Contents for EQ 55

Page 1: ...EQ 55 OPERATORS MANUAL 950 70017001 Issue 1 2 February 1998...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ularity to received Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech goods to either the manufacturer its Sister companies or Agents within 15 days of receipt of goods Proof of date received may be required The warranty is...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...tion and System Familiarization Part 2 Operation of the EQ55 Part 3 Principles of Operation Part 4 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Drawer and Stand Alone Part 5 Maintenance Troubleshooting Rep...

Page 6: ...950 70017001 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 2 List of Contents Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 7: ...y 1998 Issue No Date Initial Comments 1 2 02 98 Update 1 1 06 97 Update 1 0 10 96 Update Draft 09 96 First Release To assist us in making improvements to the product and this document Simrad Mesotech...

Page 8: ...950 70017001 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 4 List of Contents Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 9: ...1 2 5 Installation 1 4 1 2 6 Getting Started Quick Start 1 4 1 2 7 Safety Procedures 1 4 1 3 INSTALLATION 1 4 1 4 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 1 4 1 5 OPERATION 1 5 1 5 1 Maintenance 1 5 1 5 2 Troubleshooting 1...

Page 10: ...Manual Page 1 2 Introduction and System Familiarization Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 1 6 10 Phased Range 1 7 1 6 11 Transmit Power Reduction 1 7 1 6 12 Ranges 1 7 1 6 13 Dual...

Page 11: ...ection that summarizes the features built into the EQ 55 Although this manual can be read in any sequence we strongly encourage all users to first read the Safety Summary It is also advisable for expe...

Page 12: ...of the EQ 55 Ensure that the surface that the EQ 55 is mounted to is able to support the weight of the equipment especially in rough weather 1 2 6 Getting Started Quick Start This section provides the...

Page 13: ...after following the instructions in Section Operation of the EQ 55 you still experience difficulties operating the EQ 55 check with Section 5 2 Troubleshooting 1 5 3 Repair and Service In the event th...

Page 14: ...ication will be white Background color selections are blue and black Targets are displayed in 12 colors 1 6 4 Information on the Display Screen Digital scale and digital depth 12 color echo strength s...

Page 15: ...of the bottom or VRM and are displayed across the lower third of the display screen 1 6 9 Color Threshold Up to 8 weak echo colors may be erased one at a time to suppress weak and unwanted echoes 1 6...

Page 16: ...ystem Familiarization Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 1 6 14 Other Features Gain STC White Line Control Memory Brightness Contrast Controls Bottom Lock AScope Alarms Adjustable...

Page 17: ...y Auto Range 2 9 2 2 6 Low or High Frequency Auto Phase 2 10 2 2 7 Low or High Frequency Set Auto Phase 2 11 2 2 8 Low or High Frequency Set VRM Variable Range Marker 2 12 2 3 DISPLAY MODE MENU 2 13 2...

Page 18: ...uration EXT I F Trigger 2 36 2 7 10 Configuration Test Pattern 2 37 2 7 11 Configuration TVG Time Varying Gain 2 38 2 7 12 Configuration Color Threshold 2 39 2 7 13 Configuration Scroll Speed 2 40 2 7...

Page 19: ...power with the transducers out of the water risks permanent damage to the transducers 2 1 1 Turning the EQ 55 On The EQ 55 is turned on by pressing the rocker switch in the lower left hand corner of t...

Page 20: ...da Pushing the joystick UP causes the cursor highlight to move up the selected menu Pushing the joystick to the LEFT causes the cursor highlight to move to the previous menu Pushing the joystick to th...

Page 21: ...vious menus are shown smaller and in sequence as indicated by arrows The previous menus also have highlighted text that follows the path taken to the present function This allows you to see the menu s...

Page 22: ...LF Settings Menu or to the High Frequency HF menu These Menus allow you to configure the Range and Expansion functions of the Frequency channel of the EQ 55 The selections available in the LF and HF...

Page 23: ...ion window displays maximum and minimum ranges The selected range can be changed by moving the joystick up or down The selected range is shown between the maximum and minimum values possible Once the...

Page 24: ...e window The phase range determines the depth of the upper edge of the window The selection window displays the start range The range can be changed by moving the joystick up or down Once the correct...

Page 25: ...o Range By selecting the Auto Range the EQ 55 will automatically adjust the displayed range keeping the display of the sea bottom in the lower half of the screen display MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTIN...

Page 26: ...hown as a window The window will be automatically phased up or down to keep the bottom in the window This mode can be especially useful when used with Bottom Expansion See page 8 for set AUTO PHASE ra...

Page 27: ...he depth off of the bottom that he wishes to display This range can be set between the ranges of 10 and 100 Meters at specific increments Note Set Auto Phase is used in conjunction when Auto Phase is...

Page 28: ...a VRM allows you to measure the depth to any displayed target Use the joystick to highlight SET VRM then press the joystick to the right to make the selection Now moving the joystick up or down will m...

Page 29: ...lecting Display Mode from the Main Menu will show the possible modes for displaying the information the EQ 55 provides Each selection in Display Mode is described on the following pages MAIN MENU LF S...

Page 30: ...LF OR HF The LF or HF selection of Display Mode dedicates the entire EQ 55 display screen to the display of data from the chosen Frequency channel The other transmitter is disabled MAIN MENU LF SETTIN...

Page 31: ...the Frequency channel is normally shown on the left side of the display screen and an ASCOPE display is shown on the right side ASCOPE expands the latest ping into a bar graph The other transmitter i...

Page 32: ...tical In DUAL VERT Mode the display screen is split into vertical LF HF displays The Low Frequency channel is shown on the left side of the display screen and the High Frequency channel on the right M...

Page 33: ...In DUAL HORZ the display screen is split into horizontal LF HF displays The Low Frequency channel is displayed on the upper portion of the display screen and the High Frequency channel on the lower po...

Page 34: ...play Mode will dedicate the entire display to showing navigation data The present depth is shown in large text Also provided by optional sensors are the vessel s latitude longitude speed and local sea...

Page 35: ...nsion Menu allows selection of close up views of the bottom Bottom Expansion mid water VRM Expansion and selection of the Expansion Range Each selection in the Expansion Menu is described on the follo...

Page 36: ...Exp Bottom Expansion Bottom Expansion allows for an expanded view of the water column close to the sea floor Use of Bottom Expansion requires selection of an Expansion Range See page 2 18 for Expansio...

Page 37: ...see page 2 9 To move one of the VRM s select SET VRM from the LF Settings or HF Settings menu as appropriate and then move the joystick up or down to direct the VRM to the displayed depth you need Sub...

Page 38: ...3 Expansion EXP RANGE Expansion Range The selected Expansion Range defines the size of the water column shown in the Bottom Expansion or the VRM Expansion window MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPL...

Page 39: ...imrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 2 4 4 Set Marker Menu Selecting the Set Marker function from the Main Menu draws vertical marker at a selected location on the display screen MAIN MENU LF S...

Page 40: ...uitlam BC Canada 2 5 GAIN MENU Selecting the Gain function from the Main Menu allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the EQ 55 receivers See page 2 21 for the description of the Gain function MAIN ME...

Page 41: ...its own Gain adjustment The Gain is adjustable in steps from 0 minimum to 15 maximum The correct Gain setting for your installation depends on many variables affecting the strength of the return echoe...

Page 42: ...evel of energy being output Note The transmit power is the same on both HIGH and LOW Frequency channels HIGH Full power 1000 watts per channel MED 100 watts per channel LOW 10 watts per channel OFF No...

Page 43: ...in Menu allows you to select from a wide variety of features These features are described on the following pages MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET MARKER GAIN TRANSMIT POWER C...

Page 44: ...the EQ 55 can be meters feet fathoms or passi braza Press the joystick to the right to make a selection MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET MARKER GAIN TRANSMIT POWER CONFIGURA...

Page 45: ...kground no target color on the EQ 55 display screen Black is especially useful for operation at night MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET MARKER GAIN TRANSMIT POWER CONFIGURATIO...

Page 46: ...be selected for the EQ 55 menu items MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET MARKER GAIN TRANSMIT POWER CONFIGURATION LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN ICELANDIC NORWEGIAN SPANISH CON...

Page 47: ...rts on the rear panel of the EQ 55 to control the optional printer and to turn the speed and temperature interfaces ON or OFF MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET MARKER GAIN TRA...

Page 48: ...easuring Also the EQ 55 will receive latitude and longitude information from a Loran Transit Sat Nav or GPS receiver If this the vessel s position to the EQ 55 turning the NMEA 0183 interface will all...

Page 49: ...ata is sent to the printer such as Low Frequency channel Low Frequency with Expansion High Frequency etc MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET MARKER GAIN TRANSMIT POWER CONFIGURA...

Page 50: ...ccurate speed to be displayed Comparison with a speed indicator of know accuracy or operating the vessel on a known measured mile will allow calibration of the vessel speed Once the calibration is com...

Page 51: ...ned ON or OFF by selecting the TEMP option in the EXT I F Menu and by pressing the joystick to the right MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET MARKER GAIN TRANSMIT POWER CONFIGURA...

Page 52: ...der and receive the information off that transmit burst Note The EQ 55 can receive only on the LF channel MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET MARKER GAIN TRANSMIT POWER CONFIGUR...

Page 53: ...ws the user or a technician to evaluate the gain controls and display Note The EQ 55 software revision computer program revision number is shown in the Status Windows when TEST is ON MAIN MENU LF SETT...

Page 54: ...nerally speaking if you are searching for small targets or are looking for the best picture of the bottom at great depths use FISH 40logR If you are observing large schools of fish or have excessive n...

Page 55: ...ng the Color Threshold function to eliminate these weaker colors Up to 8 colors may be removed and the color bar on the extreme left side of the display screen indicates those colors that have been el...

Page 56: ...t provides an indication of how much history is represented on the display screen Full Speed will cause the target data to move across the screen at maximum speed Turning Scroll to OFF freezes the pic...

Page 57: ...he bottom is shallower than a Minimum Depth or deeper than a Maximum Depth The alarm is a beeper built into the EQ 55 The following pages describe the alarms that can be selected MAIN MENU LF SETTING...

Page 58: ...ecify the minimum depth that will not cause an enabled alarm to sound MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET MARKER GAIN TRANSMIT POWER CONFIGURATION ALARMS SET MIN DEPTH SET MAX D...

Page 59: ...the Maximum Alarm is turned ON and the bottom tracked depth exceeds the Set Max Depth setting the alarm will sound MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET MARKER GAIN TRANSMIT POWER...

Page 60: ...ay be enabled or disabled without disturbing the alarm depth settings MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET MARKER GAIN TRANSMIT POWER CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION UNITS BACK COLOR...

Page 61: ...tom The purpose of the White Line function is to low the user to see more clearly those targets that are close to the bottom and which have a tendency to blend in with the bottom echo MAIN MENU LF SET...

Page 62: ...interference on the display screen If you experience noise or interference problems use of the Filter may improve the performance of the system MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION...

Page 63: ...to the surface The effect is to reduce the EQ 55 receiver sensitivity in the top few meters of water close to the transducer The use of STC may be especially useful when operating in shallow waters M...

Page 64: ...ent is the depth in meters which is added to the depth from the transducer to give the digital displayed depth Note The target data and the scales shown alongside the target data do not change Caution...

Page 65: ...d velocity in sea water is close to 1 462 meters per second and that is the value loaded into the EQ 55 at the factory Sound Velocity in sea water increases with increasing salinity temperature and pr...

Page 66: ...aved separately This allows the EQ 55 to be configured for example for a particular fishery or a particular region These settings can then be saved as a group and recalled months later exactly as they...

Page 67: ...nction see previous page Additionally there is a DEFAULT selection which allows the user to load the original factory settings into the EQ 55 MAIN MENU LF SETTING HF SETTING DISPLAY MODE EXPANSION SET...

Page 68: ...950 7001001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 2 52 Operation of the EQ 55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 69: ...ART 3 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION OF AN ECHO SOUNDER 3 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION OF AN ECHO SOUNDER 3 3 3 1 PARTS OF AN ECHO SOUNDER 3 3 3 1 1 Display Screen 3 3 3 1 2 Processor 3 3 3 1 3 Receiver Transmitt...

Page 70: ...950 70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 3 2 Principles of Operation of an Echo Sounder Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 71: ...under It is sealed inside the unit which protects it from harm The processor is composed of highly sophisticated microprocessor memory and logic circuitry 3 1 3 Receiver Transmitter The receiver trans...

Page 72: ...properly as echo transmissions are radiated at right angles from the transducer face Shielded cables connect the transducer with the echo sounder 3 2 HOW THE EQ 55 WORKS When the EQ 55 is turned on th...

Page 73: ...t the same frequency This voltage goes back up through the cables to the receiver The EQ 55 processes the signals and presents them on the display screen See Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Echoes returning to...

Page 74: ...in the center The distance moved is the beamwidth It is nothing more than a number telling you if your transducer is functioning more as a spotlight a narrow beamwidth or as a floodlight a wide beamw...

Page 75: ...nsducer Figure 3 5 A wide beam transducer However narrow beamwidth transducers have drawbacks too As a vessel rolls the sound beam swings back and forth and can occasionally be pointing too far to por...

Page 76: ...d greater detail For example looking for small bait fish is best done with the high frequency The operations section of this manual will show how to choose the frequency displays you need See Figure 3...

Page 77: ...sotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada appearance is that the vessel s speed increases fewer number of sound pings strike each fish A low vessel speed will provide the most accurate information of where...

Page 78: ...950 70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 3 10 Principles of Operation of an Echo Sounder Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 79: ...nd 38 kHz 4 9 4 2 6 Speed Temperature Sensor 4 10 4 3 DETERMINING THE POSITION FOR THE TRANSDUCER 4 11 4 3 1 General 4 11 4 3 2 Go Deep 4 11 4 3 3 The Boundary Water Layer 4 11 4 3 4 Propeller Noise 4...

Page 80: ...5 Speed and Temperature Sensor Connections 4 26 4 5 6 NMEA 0183 Interface Connections 4 26 4 5 7 Color Printer Connection 4 26 4 5 8 Location of Fuse and Rear Panel Receptacles 4 27 4 5 9 Transducer...

Page 81: ...gh up to an additional 32 feet 10 meters may be connected without affecting the performance of the transducer The cable must be of the same type as the standard two core shielded cable Coaxial cable m...

Page 82: ...ncy Beamwidth Housing 312 105452 38 kHz 11 x 18 Resin 312 105451 50 kHz 14 Resin 312 105450 200 kHz 6 5 Resin 312 105453 50 200 kHz 16 6 5 Resin High Performance Transducers does not include temperatu...

Page 83: ...ns for the EQ 55 Page 4 5 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 2 1 EQ 55 High Performance 200 kHz Transducer Reference number KVS 065414 200 7 F EQ 55 High Performance 200 kHz Tran...

Page 84: ...55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 2 2 EQ 55 Standard Performance Transducers Reference Numbers 312 105452 AM 38 EQ 55 Standard Performance 38 kHz Transducer Wire Color Code...

Page 85: ...rence Numbers 312 105451 AM 50 312 105453 AM 50 200 EQ 55 Standard Performance 50 200 kHz Transducer Wire Color Code 50 kHz Transducer Black White 50 kHz Transducer Yellow 200 kHz Transducer Black 200...

Page 86: ...55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 2 4 EQ 55 Standard Performance Transducers 200 kHz Reference Number 312 105450 AM 200 EQ 55 Standard Performance 200 kHz Transducer Wire Co...

Page 87: ...Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 2 5 EQ 55 High Performance Transducers 50 and 38 kHz Reference Numbers 193600 191600 EQ 55 High Performance 38 kHz Transducer Wire Color Code Transducer Black Transducer...

Page 88: ...55 Speed Temperature Sensor Housing and Nut Material Bronze alloy CDA836 Plug Assembly Black polycarbonate Hull Thickness 1 4 to 2 1 8 6 35 to 54 mm Required removal headroom 4 102 mm minimum Note Us...

Page 89: ...ion be blocked but the transducer may be damaged by slamming against the sea surface Another reason to go deep is cavitation in front of high power transducers Cavitation is the formation of small bub...

Page 90: ...uence of the boundary layer Figure 4 1 Sketch of the boundary layer underneath the vessel 4 3 4 Propeller Noise The propulsion propeller is the dominant noise source on most fishing vessels research v...

Page 91: ...3 6 Noise From Protruding Objects on the Hull Objects protruding from the hull such as zinc anodes sonar transducers or even the vessel s keel generate turbulence and flow noise Also holes and pipe ou...

Page 92: ...3 Transducer location on a bulbous bow 4 3 8 Thru hull Installation Typical thru hull installations are illustrated for transducers on the following pages The leveling blocks shown are to be supplied...

Page 93: ...hardware that penetrates the hull The stuffing tube and the transducer housings may be painted with anti fouling paint CAUTION The face of the transducer should be left unpainted or decreased perform...

Page 94: ...950 70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 4 16 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 95: ...erators Manual 950 70017001 Iss 1 2 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Page 4 17 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 3 10 EQ 55 Standard Transducer Mounted to Wood or Fibergl...

Page 96: ...Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 4 18 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 3 11 Adapter plate for EQ 55 Standard Transducer Mounted to a...

Page 97: ...55 Operators Manual 950 70017001 Iss 1 2 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Page 4 19 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 3 12 EQ 55 Standard Transducer Mounted to a Steel Hu...

Page 98: ...70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 4 20 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 3 13 EQ 55 Standard Transducer Mounted to a Steel Hu...

Page 99: ...55 Operators Manual 950 70017001 Iss 1 2 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Page 4 21 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 3 14 Steel Stuffing Tube for EQ 55 Standard Transduc...

Page 100: ...mounting surface that is strong enough to support the cabinet weight 60 pounds 27 kg under extreme operating conditions Reinforce the mounting surface if necessary Provide sufficient clearance around...

Page 101: ...EQ 55 Operators Manual 950 70017001 Iss 1 2 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Page 4 23 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 4 1 EQ 55 Dimensions...

Page 102: ...950 70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 4 24 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 4 2 EQ 55 Mounting Bracket Hole Pattern option...

Page 103: ...E EVENT OF TROUBLE Transducer Connections A three prong female plug is supplied for connection between the transducer and the display cabinet Refer to Figures 4 17 and 4 18 for assembly of the plug Ta...

Page 104: ...nectors Note If you are utilizing a speed log with dry closure relay output such as the SIMRAD NL Speed Log be advised that it is necessary to re configure one jumper on the EQ 55 CPU circuit board Pl...

Page 105: ...EQ 55 Operators Manual 950 70017001 Iss 1 2 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Page 4 27 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 5 8 Location of Fuse and Rear Panel Receptacles...

Page 106: ...950 70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 4 28 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 5 9 Transducer Connectors European...

Page 107: ...EQ 55 Operators Manual 950 70017001 Iss 1 2 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Page 4 29 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 5 10 Transducer Connectors North American...

Page 108: ...950 70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 4 30 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 5 11 Speed Temperature Connectors...

Page 109: ...EQ 55 Operators Manual 950 70017001 Iss 1 2 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Page 4 31 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 5 12 NMEA Connectors...

Page 110: ...950 70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 4 32 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 6 MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY DRAWING...

Page 111: ...EQ 55 Operators Manual 950 70017001 Iss 1 2 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Page 4 33 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 7 OUTLINE INSTALLATION DRAWING EQ55 ECHO SOUNDER...

Page 112: ...50 70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 4 34 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 4 8 OUTLINE INSTALLATION DRAWING EQ55SA ECHO SOUNDER...

Page 113: ...EQ 55 Operators Manual 950 70017001 Iss 1 2 Installation Instructions for the EQ 55 Page 4 35 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 114: ...RTS 5 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR AND SPARE PARTS5 3 5 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 5 3 5 1 1 Surface Cleaning 5 3 5 1 2 Electrical Connections 5 3 5 1 3 Mounting Bracket 5 3 5 1 4 Transducer 5 3 5...

Page 115: ...950 7001001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 5 2 Maintenance Troubleshooting Repair and Spare Parts Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 116: ...sing a clean damp cloth which has been dipped in a solution of a mild dish detergent like Joy and water Wring out firmly to avoid dripping water into the cabinet and electrical components 5 1 2 Electr...

Page 117: ...age the transducer elements Perform all testing with the transducers submerged in a volume of water 5 2 1 Power Requirements Ensure that the EQ 55 is supplied with adequate power of the proper voltage...

Page 118: ...d outside of video frame should be black colors bright Adjust Screen control on side of sweep transformer Display Monitor PCB Display background black is too bright Check the adjustment of contrast po...

Page 119: ...wer to EQ 55 Provide proper voltage Is fuse intact Replace with proper fuse Are Power Supply components overheating Isolate Power Supply from loads Replace Power Supply module if necessary Unit comes...

Page 120: ...s to Temperature input Ensure connections are clean and tight and pinouts are correctly followed Check connections between CPU PCB J8 and Temperature input Repair connections as necessary Check resist...

Page 121: ...ion Is electrical noise coming from alternator generator dirty shaft grounding contact Isolate sources of interference by selectively disabling them Install filters if as necessary 5 2 4 Troubleshooti...

Page 122: ...EQ 55 Operators Manual 950 7001001 Iss 1 2 Maintenance Troubleshooting Repair and Spare Parts Page 5 9 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 123: ...RT 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 6 3 6 1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 6 3 6 1 1 Technical Specifications General 6 3 6 1 2 Display 6 4 6 1 3 Accessory Output 6 4 6 1 4 Accessory Input 6 4 6...

Page 124: ...950 70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 6 2 Technical Information Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 125: ...imum on 200 kHz Receiver Type Two channel hybrid direct conversion Receiver Gain 15 levels 20logR TVG Bottom 40logR TVG Fish Receiver Bandwidth matched to pulsewidth 1 kHz 3 kHz 10 kHz Transducer Impe...

Page 126: ...ng Transmit Power Adjustment Full power 1000 watts 10 dB 100 watts 20 dB 10 watts Depth Alarm Range 1 unit steps over full range 6 1 2 Display Display Number of Colors 16 Pixels Displayed 640 x 480 CR...

Page 127: ...high x 15 92 wide x 19 50 deep With Mounting Bracket 520 mm high x 404 mm wide x 495 mm deep 20 5 high x 15 92 wide x 19 50 deep Weight 31 kg 68 5 lb 6 1 7 Environmental Requirements Environmental Req...

Page 128: ...temperature transducer standard Frequency Beamwidth Housing 38 kHz 11 x 18 Resin 50 kHz 14 Resin 200 kHz 6 5 Resin 50 200 kHz 6 5 16 Resin High Performance Transducers without a temperature transducer...

Page 129: ...Circuit Board Assembly 7 5 7 4 4 Replacing the Transceiver PCB Assembly 7 6 7 4 5 Removing the CPU Printed Circuit Board Assembly 7 6 7 5 CHANGING EQ 55 SOFTWARE 7 6 7 5 1 Identifying the EPROM chip...

Page 130: ...950 7001001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 7 2 Servicing the EQ 55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 131: ...e EQ 55 protect the unit from impact dropping and extremes of temperature Use the original shipping carton to protect the EQ 55 while in transit Warnings Warning The EQ 55 contains static sensitive de...

Page 132: ...950 7001001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 7 4 Servicing the EQ 55 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada 7 2 EQ 55 DISASSEMBLY 3 D DIAGRAM...

Page 133: ...removed by lifting each side away from the fan housing Wash the filter thoroughly in water and wring dry Allow to air dry thoroughly Reinstall by reversing the removal process Ensure that the fan shro...

Page 134: ...oving the CPU Printed Circuit Board Assembly The CPU printed circuit board assembly is mounted under the transceiver board in the EQ 55 drawer If it is necessary to remove the CPU PCB begin by disconn...

Page 135: ...of the chip and placing this end of the EPROM closest to the rear of the EQ 55 Carefully line up the pins with the socket holes Gently press the EPROM into the socket 7 6 EQ 55 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 136: ...tatic dissipative surface properly grounded and static dissipative practices for personnel are recommended to minimize damage to the unit from static electricity 7 6 5 Remove the drawer assembly see s...

Page 137: ...4 JP3 Interrupt 2 x 2 jumper across pins 1 to 2 and pins 3 to 4 EQ 55 Transceiver Circuit Board Jumper Configurations Jumper Function Configuration Notes LK1 LK2 LK3 High Frequency channel transmit ou...

Page 138: ...ech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada LK7 LK8 LK9 LK10 Frequency Configuration 38 50 kHz LK7 open LK8 jumped LK9 open LK10 jumped 38 200 kHz LK7 open LK8 jumped LK9 jumped LK10 open 50 200 kHz LK7 jumped L...

Page 139: ...55 Operators Manual 950 70017001 Iss 1 2 Electrical Drawings Page 8 1 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada PART 8 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 8 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 8 3 8 1 LIST OF DRAWINGS 8...

Page 140: ...950 70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 8 2 Electrical Drawings Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 141: ...d Port Coquitlam BC Canada 8 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 8 1 LIST OF DRAWINGS The following drawings are included with this manual EQ 50 Power Supply Assembly Drawing 403 17011000 Iss 1 1 EQ 55 Power Supply 4...

Page 142: ...950 70017001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page 8 4 Electrical Drawings Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 143: ...EQ 55 Operators Manual 950 7001001 Iss 1 2 Appendix A Page A 1 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada PART A DEFAULT SETTINGS A APPENDIX A A 3 A 1 DEFAULT SETTINGS A 3...

Page 144: ...950 7001001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page A 2 Appendix A Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 145: ...t Settings Display Mode Low frequency Unit of Measure Meters Range 40 Phased Range 0 Auto Range Off Expansion None Expansion Range 10 Scroll Speed Full Color Threshold None Background Color Black Outp...

Page 146: ...ng Menu select the setting group you wish to load To SAVE a Customized Group of Settings To save a combination of settings which you have selected to suit your needs do the following 1 From the Main M...

Page 147: ...EQ 55 Operators Manual 950 7001001 Iss 1 2 Appendix B Glossary Page B 1 Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada PART B GLOSSARY B APPENDIX B B 3 B 1 GLOSSARY B 3...

Page 148: ...950 7001001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page B 2 Appendix B Glossary Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Page 149: ...ause the EQ 55 to change the basic range setting s to keep the displayed bottom in the lower half of the display For instance as your boat moves into deeper water the EQ 55 will automatically switch t...

Page 150: ...expansion This function allows you to take a closer look at a particular section of the water underneath your boat and could also be thought of as a zoom function You can Expand the view near the bott...

Page 151: ...med by manipulating the joystick LF Low Frequency The EQ 55 is provided with a low frequency channel to allow the user to see deeper targets than would normally be detectable with the high frequency c...

Page 152: ...d is the rate of movement of the targets on the display screen moving from right to left It is adjustable to allow the user to show a longer history on the display screen if desired SERIAL INTERFACE S...

Page 153: ...eceiver circuits so as to adjust for increased range of targets whose echoes are arriving UNITS Units refers to the measurement unit used in the range display The user may select the displayed units t...

Page 154: ...950 7001001 Iss 1 2 EQ 55 Operators Manual Page B 8 Appendix B Glossary Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd Port Coquitlam BC Canada...

Reviews:

No comments

Related manuals for EQ 55

Brand: FarSounder Pages: 56

Brand: Furuno Pages: 70

Brands by name

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Popular brands

Load more brands