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SL 30/35 Hull Sonar Operators Manual 974-25007001/2.0
System Familiarization Page 1.5
Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd.
Port Coquitlam, BC - Canada
1.1.3 Display
The display monitor for the SL 30/35 Sonar can be either a VGA “CRT” or LCD
Simrad ruggedized monitor, but any commercially available monitor may be used. In
order to have the full benefit of high resolution, you should use a
Simrad LCD
Monitor .
1.1.4 Processor Unit
The SL 30/35 Sonar Processing Unit is a ruggedized computer, which can interface
with other auxiliary equipment (Control Panel, Interface Unit, GPS, Echo Sounder
and Trawl Systems, etc.). The processor unit runs on the Microsoft Windows XP
Operating System. The SL 30/35 Sonar System software provides a mechanism for
the sonar operation. It is operated through the Main Control Panel to enable the
sonar selection, tilt, range, gain and cursors; moving the mouse pointer over the
toolbar will allow the operator to perform certain operations with a simple mouse
click. A flush mounted Control Panel is provided to simplify the operation of the
system.
The rear panel of the processing unit contains the connectors for AC and DC power,
Monitor port, two RS232 Serial Ports, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer, Network LAN and
USB port. The Network LAN port can be used to connect a remote workstation, or to
download data from the processing unit.
Note: A security key (or “dongle”) must be attached to the parallel port to enable
full operation of the system.
1.1.5 Control Panel and Interface Unit
The SL 30/35 Control Panel contains all necessary control functions for operating
the sonar. As some of the functions are used more frequently than others, the
control buttons are arranged in function groups, as Sector Train, Tilt, Scan Speed,
Range, Display Mode, User Setting and Utilities. The Power ON and OFF buttons,
the Lower and Raise buttons are also provided for on the SL 35 Hoist Control.
Note : All sonar operations may also be controlled from the integrated roller ball, or
from an optional remote standard mouse.
The SL 30/35 Interface Unit is incorporated into the Control Panel assembly,
providing the interface telemetry communication between the Processing Unit and
the Transceiver Unit in the sonar room.
Note that only one signal cable is used for communication between the Interface
Unit and the Transceiver Unit.