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ABOUT THIS MANUAL .................................................................. 5

SIMRAD ES120-7C....................................................................... 7

Order information ................................................................................................................... 8
Physical and environmental specifications ............................................................................. 9
Support information .............................................................................................................. 10

TRANSDUCER HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE........................... 13

INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCER ................................................. 21

Splicing the cable using a grounded junction box....................................................... 40
Splicing the cable using a junction box isolated from vessel’s ground....................... 40

Connecting the transducer cable to the transceiver............................................................... 42
Painting the transducer face .................................................................................................. 43

CABLE LAYOUT AND INTERCONNECTIONS................................. 45

ES120-7C Connecting to a 12-pin Amphenol socket ........................................................... 46
12-pin Amphenol plug ......................................................................................................... 49
ES120–7C with MacArtney SubConn connector ................................................................. 50

TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION PRINCIPLES................................ 51

Transducer installation in a blister ........................................................................................ 52
Transducer installation using an arctic tank with acoustic window...................................... 55
Transducer installation in keel box ....................................................................................... 57
Transducer installation using drop keel ................................................................................ 58

Installation Manual

Summary of Contents for ES120-7C - REV D

Page 1: ...Simrad ES120 7C Split beam transducer www simrad com TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES Installation Manual...

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Page 3: ...d illustrations to explain the basic principles for location and noise considerations Note The installation shipyard must provide all necessary installation drawings If required all documents provided...

Page 4: ...use or maintenance may cause damage to the equipment and or injury to personnel You must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate or work on the equipment...

Page 5: ...from its transport crate 29 Installing the transducer cable 30 Mounting the transducer 33 Using self locking taps 35 Splicing the transducer cable 39 Splicing the cable using a grounded junction box...

Page 6: ...id protruding objects near the transducer 72 Mount the transducer at forward part of hull to minimize the effects from the flow boundary water layer 72 Keep the transducer far away from the propellers...

Page 7: ...fit each individual transducer on the vessel Note The installation shipyard must provide all necessary design and installation drawings as well as the relevant work standards and mounting procedures I...

Page 8: ...stered trademarks Observe the registered trademarks that apply Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Simrad SIMRAD and the Simrad logo are...

Page 9: ...surements The transducer is normally mounted flush with the hull plating or the bottom of a blister A clamping ring is used to secure the transducer body to a mounting ring welded into the hull platin...

Page 10: ...ion is more suited in a fixed installation for example on a ship The cable is shielded to make the transducer more immune to noise All the mounting descriptions found elsewhere in this manual refer to...

Page 11: ...204719 Clamping ring ES1 203672 Transducer cable 642 078215 Related topics Simrad ES120 7C page 7 Physical and environmental specifications The physical and environmental specification are important t...

Page 12: ...port departments A list of all our offices and dealers is provided on our website You can also contact our main support office in Norway Norway main office Company name Kongsberg Maritime AS Simrad Ad...

Page 13: ...site https www simrad com E mail address fish usa support simrad com Canada Company name Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd Address 1598 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5 Canada Telephone 1 604 464 8144 Telefax...

Page 14: ...ebsite https www simrad com E mail address simrad korea simrad com China Company name Kongsberg Maritime China Ltd Address 555 Chuanqiao Road China Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone 201206 China Telephon...

Page 15: ...ling and maintenance Topics Rules for transducer handling page 14 Approved anti fouling paints page 15 Inspecting and cleaning the transducer face page 16 Painting the transducer face page 18 Transduc...

Page 16: ...stay on as long as possible but do not forget to remove it before the vessel goes to sea Cleaning and painting the transducer face During normal use the transducer is subjected to biological fouling...

Page 17: ...oved anti fouling paints This is our list of approved antifouling paints for all transducer types Always refer to the manufacturer s documentation and data sheets for a complete procedure and for rele...

Page 18: ...int Intersmooth 7465Si SPC Apply 100 m dry film thickness The list can also be found on http www simrad com Related topics Transducer handling and maintenance page 13 Painting the transducer face page...

Page 19: ...the transducer roughly and 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 trans...

Page 20: ...ing and maintenance page 13 Painting the transducer face page 18 Painting the transducer face Marine growth biological fouling on the transducer face reduces the ES120 7C performance We recommend that...

Page 21: ...ve all oil grease residues as well as salt and other contamination 2 Allow the transducer surface to dry 3 Abrade the transducer surface using a sanding paper with 240 inch grit size Do not exceed a s...

Page 22: ...ated topics Transducer handling and maintenance page 13 Approved anti fouling paints page 15 Inspecting and cleaning the transducer face page 16 Installing the transducer page 21 Simrad ES120 7C Insta...

Page 23: ...signing manufacturing and mounting the steel conduit page 27 Unpacking the transducer from its transport crate page 29 Installing the transducer cable page 30 Mounting the transducer page 33 Using sel...

Page 24: ...ual End user manuals and source drawings normally in AutoCad format can be downloaded from our website https www simrad com A transducer must always be handled as a delicate instrument Incorrect actio...

Page 25: ...mounting location 8 Pull the transducer cable up through the steel conduit 9 Tighten the packing nipple on the cable gland properly to avoid leaks 10 Mount the transducer 11 Seal the top of the steel...

Page 26: ...ide all necessary installation drawings If required all drawings and documents provided by shipyard for the installation of the transducermust be approved by the vessel s national registry and corresp...

Page 27: ...re to install the transducer page 70 Drawing file page 77 204579 Dimensions ES120 7C with open ended cable page 79 204675 Mounting ring ES120 7C page 83 204677 Clamping ring ES120 7C page 85 204678 Mo...

Page 28: ...teel plate 3 Verify the quality of the weld 4 If relevant allow the maritime authority and or classification society to inspect and approve the installation Further requirements Before you can put the...

Page 29: ...ty of the vessel Prerequisites To design manufacture and mount the steel conduit the following prerequisites must be met All relevant vessel and transducer drawings must be available All relevant work...

Page 30: ...oing the installation are responsible for obtaining and paying for such approval Important Finalize the steel conduit installation before you pull the transducer cable through it Make sure that there...

Page 31: ...classification society to inspect and approve the design and the installation of the steel conduit Related topics Installing the transducer page 21 About cable glands page 61 Installing the cable gla...

Page 32: ...ransducer carefully to its mounting location Related topics Installing the transducer page 21 Installing the transducer cable When the transducer has been placed under its mounting location the cable...

Page 33: ...The transducer cable is provided with fixed length The bushing and the associated parts are included in the delivery Note All necessary precautions must be made to avoid damage to the cable while pul...

Page 34: ...cer Note Be careful Make sure that you do not damage the outer surface of the transducer cable If water leaks into a cable it may damage the transducer beyond repair 6 Allow the transducer cable to fo...

Page 35: ...on of the transducer has been determined The mounting ring has been installed The steel conduit is mounted with all installation work finalized Note Whenever relevant all drawings as well as the physi...

Page 36: ...int towards the bow of the vessel 2 Mount the transducer using the bolts provided Apply Loctite 290 to secure the bolts Use torque approximately 33 Nm on the M10 bolts 3 When the transducer has been f...

Page 37: ...ese are often expensive they can be used once only or react critically to temperature changes Introduction to Emuge self locking threads Emuge self lock is a tap design with an integrated locking feat...

Page 38: ...orgetting the locking device possible Use the standard external threads screws with tolerance class medium Even distribution of stress over the whole tread length No stripping of threads Economically...

Page 39: ...te Always refer to manufacturer s website for the latest drawings and information about the self locking taps The illustrations and information is for reference only The drawing is provided with the f...

Page 40: ...t Simrad and can be ordered from us Threads Drill diameter for threads Part no M6 5 2 700 078838 M8 7 0 700 078531 M10 8 8 700 078408 M12 10 7 700 078409 M16 14 5 700 078410 Manufacturer and supplier...

Page 41: ...be supplied by Kongsberg Maritime and this must be the same type as used on the transducer Electrical installations can only be done by certified electricians All necessary tools and instruments requ...

Page 42: ...ssible 3 Feed the cables through the cable glands 4 Remove the insulation from the each cable and connect the individual conductors to the terminal block 5 Connect the screen of both ends of the trans...

Page 43: ...ed to the vessel ground 4 If required use necessary insulation 5 Remove the insulation on each transducer cable and connect the individual conductors to the terminal block 6 Remove the insulation on e...

Page 44: ...ing iron etc Each tool must be provided in various sizes We recommend that all tools are demagnetized to protect your equipment Context The ES120 7C transducer can be used with a variety of echo sound...

Page 45: ...nsducer has not been designed with any protection against biological fouling Anti fouling paint may therefore be applied to the transducer face To minimize the negative acoustical effects the layer of...

Page 46: ...yer It is not possible to measure dry film thickness on transducer surface You must therefore use a wet film gauge to frequently measure the paint thickness Note We strongly recommend that you do not...

Page 47: ...Cable layout and interconnections Topics ES120 7C Connecting to a 12 pin Amphenol socket page 46 12 pin Amphenol plug page 49 ES120 7C with MacArtney SubConn connector page 50 Cable layout and interc...

Page 48: ...ery important that the transducer is correctly installed with the sectors positioned as shown in the illustration seen from above Each sector is connected to a dedicated transceiver channel In this co...

Page 49: ...he white and black conductors comes in pairs It is very important to find the two that are twisted together as the white conductors are not numbered The numbers on the black conductors are the same as...

Page 50: ...rongly recommend that you install the transducer cable in a steel conduit Note The software license controls how the transducer is connected to the transceiver The License Details text box explains wh...

Page 51: ...e through a heat shrinkable tubing solder the wire end to the appropriate pin and insulate with the heat shrinkable tubing E Remove the tape from the outer and inner screen and spread the screens out...

Page 52: ...MacArtney as a part of their SubConn Micro Circular series Its type identification is MCIL8M Pin configuration Signal name Cable colour Pin number Sector 1 Black 1 Sector 1 White 2 Sector 2 Red 3 Sect...

Page 53: ...ctic tank with acoustic window page 55 Transducer installation in keel box page 57 Transducer installation using drop keel page 58 About cable glands page 61 Using a steel conduit to protect the trans...

Page 54: ...cm or more A streamlined shape and rounded edges reduce the flow noise A vertical leading edge or front will guide the aerated water to the sides of the blister The orientation of the blister should f...

Page 55: ...ommended around 50mm Physical location of the blister The blister is placed on the side of the hull The distance from the keel is a trade off between a close distance giving a turbulent flow of water...

Page 56: ...he hole prepared for the transducer Bolts through the clamping ring into the mounting ring secure the transducer in place Note Make sure that the Forward direction on transducer points in the forward...

Page 57: ...eed special attention on transducer installation Floating blocks of ice may damage even a flush mounted transducer face For this situation Kongsberg Maritime offers arctic tanks in different sizes Arc...

Page 58: ...mping ring arctic tank N O ring O Acoustic window P Apply loctite and tighten all bolts in a crisscross sequence Note Make sure that the Forward direction on transducer points in the forward direction...

Page 59: ...t part of the vessel If the keel is too narrow to accommodate the transducer it can be widened either symmetrically or to one side only If the keel width is increased to one side only the installation...

Page 60: ...rbulent flow and may cause noise Related topics Using a steel conduit to protect the transducer cable page 65 Smooth surface is important page 68 Using a suitable inclination angle page 68 Transducer...

Page 61: ...s through the clamping ring into the mounting ring secure the transducer in place Note Make sure that the Forward direction on transducer points in the forward direction of the vessel Suitable mountin...

Page 62: ...ely around it Note Obstructions on these surfaces will create problems with turbulent flow and may cause noise Related topics Using a steel conduit to protect the transducer cable page 65 Smooth surfa...

Page 63: ...r other obstacles A possible solution in such cases is to run the transducer cables in a steel conduit aft along the hull until a suitable cable gland location is available The respective cable gland...

Page 64: ...er line Related topics Installing the transducer page 21 Cable gland for wooden and GRP hulls A bronze cable gland kit can be made for wooden and GRP vessels Note Simrad takes no responsibility for th...

Page 65: ...askets D Steel conduit E Cable to echo sounder or a junction box Note Make sure that you do not damage the transducer cable by tightening the packing nipple too hard Related topics Installing the tran...

Page 66: ...illustrated A Packing nipple B Rubber gaskets C Plastic disc D Rubber gaskets E Bushing F Backing nut G Backing washer H O ring I O ring J Cable to echo sounder or a junction box Note Make sure that y...

Page 67: ...nd kits The cable glands are available as kits from Simrad Order numbers are listed below Hull type Item Order number Steel Cable gland kit steel 8 to 15 mm cables 499 037763 Steel Cable gland kit ste...

Page 68: ...0 7C performance Steel conduit quality and shielding The steel conduit must be unbroken and watertight from the transducer to above the water line From there the cable can be pulled further or a junct...

Page 69: ...page 21 Transducer installation in a blister page 52 Transducer installation using an arctic tank with acoustic window page 55 Transducer installation in keel box page 57 Transducer installation using...

Page 70: ...a blister page 52 Transducer installation using an arctic tank with acoustic window page 55 Transducer installation in keel box page 57 Transducer installation using drop keel page 58 Using a suitable...

Page 71: ...e on the transducer face and reduced ES120 7C performance Related topics Transducer installation in a blister page 52 Transducer installation using an arctic tank with acoustic window page 55 Transduc...

Page 72: ...ects near the transducer page 72 Mount the transducer at forward part of hull to minimize the effects from the flow boundary water layer page 72 Keep the transducer far away from the propellers page 7...

Page 73: ...vy seas The vessel is riding high and the bow may even be lifted out of the water This will cause a lot of air to follow the shape of the hull The upper water layers of the sea contain a myriad of sma...

Page 74: ...races of sealing compound sharp edges bolts or empty bolt holes will create noise All these protruding objects may act as resonant cavities amplifying the flow noise at certain frequencies Do not plac...

Page 75: ...stroy the integrity of the water Small voids or cavities in the water will occur and this is called cavitation It is our experience that a wide and flat bottom with a rising angle less than around 13...

Page 76: ...en in operation the noise and cavitation bubbles created by the thruster may make your ES120 7C Transducer useless almost no matter where the transducer is installed When the bow thrusters are not in...

Page 77: ...sducer face For this reason the recommended transducer location is normally in the fore part of the hull well ahead of the noise created by the bow wave The maximum distance from the bow is normally e...

Page 78: ...good location A Thruster B Transducer location This applies to the vessel in normal trim and speed Important The transducer must not have a negative inclination angle compared to water flow Do not pl...

Page 79: ...e 78 204579 Dimensions ES120 7C with open ended cable page 79 428878 Dimensions ES120 7C Subconn page 81 204675 Mounting ring ES120 7C page 83 204677 Clamping ring ES120 7C page 85 599 035130 Bushing...

Page 80: ...m our website https www simrad com Some drawings and documents are not available from our website These can be downloaded from the Simrad Dealer Club https www simrad com sdc The installation shipyard...

Page 81: ...330254 B 79 204579 Dimensions ES120 7C with open ended cable Download the source drawing from the transducer pages on https www simrad com td Drawing file...

Page 82: ...54 B Related topics Physical and environmental specifications page 9 Mounting the transducer page 33 Designing manufacturing and mounting the installation hardware page 24 Simrad ES120 7C Installation...

Page 83: ...330254 B 81 428878 Dimensions ES120 7C Subconn Download the source drawing from the transducer pages on https www simrad com td Drawing file...

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Page 85: ...330254 B 83 204675 Mounting ring ES120 7C Download the source drawing from the transducer pages on https www simrad com td Drawing file...

Page 86: ...54 B Related topics Physical and environmental specifications page 9 Mounting the transducer page 33 Designing manufacturing and mounting the installation hardware page 24 Simrad ES120 7C Installation...

Page 87: ...330254 B 85 204677 Clamping ring ES120 7C Download the source drawing from the transducer pages on https www simrad com td Drawing file...

Page 88: ...54 B Related topics Physical and environmental specifications page 9 Mounting the transducer page 33 Designing manufacturing and mounting the installation hardware page 24 Simrad ES120 7C Installation...

Page 89: ...330254 B 87 599 035130 Bushing ES120 7C Download the source drawing from the transducer pages on https www simrad com td Drawing file...

Page 90: ...88 330254 B 204678 Mounting arrangement ES120 7C Download the source drawing from the transducer pages on https www simrad com td Simrad ES120 7C Installation Manual...

Page 91: ...330254 B 89 Drawing file...

Page 92: ...54 B Related topics Physical and environmental specifications page 9 Mounting the transducer page 33 Designing manufacturing and mounting the installation hardware page 24 Simrad ES120 7C Installation...

Page 93: ...un 15 arctic tank transducer installation 55 assembly transducer plug 49 audience this manual 5 B blister transducer installation 52 book purpose 1 5 target audience 5 bow thrusters acoustic noise 74...

Page 94: ...nting ring drawing 83 outline dimensions 79 81 transducer connection 46 F flow noise acoustic noise 71 protruding objects 72 H handling transducers 14 17 22 29 hardware design manufacturing and mounti...

Page 95: ...nvironmental specifications 9 overview transducer installation 22 P packing nipple transducer cables 25 part number optional items 8 transducer 8 physical and environmental specifications weight 9 phy...

Page 96: ...g assembly and wiring 49 transducer anti fouling paints 15 bow thrusters 74 cavitation 73 installation summary 22 optional items 8 order information 8 part number 8 slamming 72 smooth surface 54 56 58...

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