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December 2018 © Kongsberg Maritime AS

Simrad WBT Mini

Miniature Wideband Echo Sounder

Transceiver

Instruction Manual

The purpose of this manual is to provide the descriptions and procedures
required to install, operate and maintain the Simrad WBT Mini. This
manual is intended for all users of the WBT Mini.

Note

You must never set the WBT Mini to "ping" unless the transducer is
submerged in water.

Summary of Contents for WBT Mini

Page 1: ...www simrad com TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES Instruction Manual Simrad WBT Mini Miniature wideband echo sounder transceiver ...

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Page 3: ...eiver Instruction Manual The purpose of this manual is to provide the descriptions and procedures required to install operate and maintain the Simrad WBT Mini This manual is intended for all users of the WBT Mini Note You must never set the WBT Mini to ping unless the transducer is submerged in water ...

Page 4: ...igned Improper 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 Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation use or maintenance of the equipment Disclaimer Kongsberg Maritime AS endeavours to e...

Page 5: ...N AUTONOMOUS MODE 23 About Autonomous mode 24 Switching between Autonomous mode and EK80 mode 25 Installing the software driver for the serial interface cable 26 Removing the USB flash drive from the WBT Mini 27 Inserting the USB flash drive in the WBT Mini 29 Installing the software driver for the USB flash drive 31 Waking up the WBT Mini from Sleep state 32 INSTALLATION 34 Installing the WBT Min...

Page 6: ...ABLES 54 Ordering spare parts and consumables 55 List of consumables 56 Silicone grease Spare part 56 List of spare parts 57 USB flash drive Spare part 57 O ring 82 27 x 1 78 mm Spare part 58 Ethernet and DC power cable Spare part 58 Transducer connector MCIL4M Spare part 59 Transducer connector MCIL8M Spare part 59 Serial line interface cable Spare part 60 Extension cable Spare part 61 TECHNICAL ...

Page 7: ...n water We also expect that you have some experience with multibeam split beam and or single beam echo sounders in scientific applications Registered trademarks Observe the registered trademarks that apply Simrad SIMRAD and the Simrad logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation...

Page 8: ...6 425197 B Simrad WBT Mini Topics System description page 7 System diagram page 8 Power Supply Unit page 9 Support information page 10 Simrad WBT Mini Instruction Manual ...

Page 9: ...e the WBT Mini is used with a computer running the EK80 echo sounder software The EK80 software provides full real time control of the WBT Mini using the Ethernet interface When used in EK80 mode the RAW echo sounder data are recorded directly to the computer disk s This mode requires one or more EK80 software licenses Autonomous mode In Autonomous mode the WBT Mini is programmed to perform a pred...

Page 10: ... System diagram The system diagram identifies the main components of a basic WBT Mini system Only the main connections between the units are shown In this publication the computer is referred to as the PC A EK80 mode B Autonomous mode C PC EK80 D PC EK Mission Planner E Calibration and replay F WBT Mini G Transducer H Power Simrad WBT Mini Instruction Manual ...

Page 11: ...topics System description page 7 Power Supply Unit page 9 Power Supply Unit The WBT Mini requires an external power supply offering 12 to 15 VDC minimum 2 5 A Note Make sure that your power supply meets the WBT Mini requirements The voltage must not drop below 12 VDC If the supply power is too low the WBT Mini may malfunction If you need to use a long power cable calculate the voltage drop in the ...

Page 12: ...90 Horten Norway Telephone 47 33 03 40 00 Telefax 47 33 04 29 87 Website https www simrad no E mail address simrad support simrad com Spain Company name Simrad Spain S L U Address Partida Atalayes 20 03570 Villajoyosa Spain Telephone 34 966 810 149 Telefax 34 966 852 304 Website http www simrad es E mail address simrad spain simrad com France Company name Simrad France Address 5 rue de Men Meur 29...

Page 13: ...laysia Telephone 65 6411 7488 Telefax 60 3 2201 3359 Website https www simrad com E mail address simrad asia simrad com Korea Company name Kongsberg Maritime Korea Ltd Address 1101 Harbor Tower 113 1 Nampodong 6 Ga Jung Gu Busan 600 046 Korea Telephone 82 51 242 9933 Telefax 82 51 242 9934 Website https www simrad com E mail address simrad korea simrad com China Company name Kongsberg Maritime Chi...

Page 14: ...address on the PC network adapter for communication with the WBT Mini page 13 Obtaining and installing the software license page 14 Installing one or more transducers page 16 Installing transceiver channels page 19 Disconnecting transceiver channels page 21 Simrad WBT Mini Instruction Manual ...

Page 15: ...the WBT Mini page 13 Installing one or more transducers page 16 Installing transceiver channels page 19 Disconnecting transceiver channels page 21 Defining the IP address on the PC network adapter for communication with the WBT Mini The communication between the PC and the WBT Mini is made using a high speed Ethernet cable If more than one transceiver is used an Ethernet switch is added In the EK8...

Page 16: ... 12 Recommended Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 You can leave Subnet mask blank and select OK When you see an error message saying that the message subnet mask is missing select OK again A default subnet mask is then automatically generated 4 Select OK to save the chosen settings then close all the dialog boxes Further requirements If you later need to change the IP address always power cycle the WBT Mi...

Page 17: ...le for example Notepad and add relevant information Place the text file on the PC desktop and make sure that backup copies are made Procedure 1 Obtain the necessary information about your transceiver s and transducer s Write down a The serial number for each transceiver b The beam type c Which transducers you have connected to each transceiver 2 Send the necessary information to one of Simrad s de...

Page 18: ...ese Unless you replace a broken transducer or add a new you only need to do this once Prerequisites It is assumed that the EK80 software has been installed and that all relevant license strings have been applied You need to know the type and serial number of each transducer that you wish to install Context Each transducer is added using the Transducer Installation page The Transducer Installation ...

Page 19: ...s supported by your current license 5 Insert the serial number This serial number is very important because you will need it as a reference identification when the WBT Mini is calibrated Some new Simrad transducers with built in intelligence will automatically provide this serial number 6 Type the name you wish to use into the Custom Name box Type any name that you wish to use to identify the tran...

Page 20: ...u wish to install 12 Continue your work in the Installation dialog box or select OK to close it Result Once a transducer has been installed it is listed in the Installed Transducers box To see the information you have collected about the transducer select the relevant transducer in the list The Edit functionality on the Transducer Installation page makes it possible to change the information you h...

Page 21: ...rameters control the installation and disconnection of transceivers Every time the page is opened the EK80 software automatically performs a search on the Ethernet network for transceivers The list in the upper part on the Transceiver Installation page shows you an overview of the transceivers and channels that are currently available In this context the phrase channel is used as a common term to ...

Page 22: ...led on the Transducer page Note This is a critical task Make sure that the correct transducer is selected c Observe that the status for the relevant frequency channels change to Installed Tip If no transceivers are listed Select Browse in the Transceiver Browsing box and open the Local IP Address box Select the correct address for the Ethernet adapter you are using This will make the EK80 program ...

Page 23: ...search on the Ethernet network for transceivers The list in the upper part on the Transceiver Installation page shows you an overview of the transceivers and channels that are currently available In this context the phrase channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver transducer and operating frequency Each channel is identified by the transceiver type and serial numb...

Page 24: ...fied with type and serial number The available channels on each transceiver are listed separately b Write down which transducers you are using on each channel c For each channel you want to disconnect set transducer to None d Observe that the status of the relevant frequency channels changes to Available 5 At the bottom of the page select Apply to save your settings 6 Continue your work in the Ins...

Page 25: ... page 25 Installing the software driver for the serial interface cable page 26 Removing the USB flash drive from the WBT Mini page 27 Inserting the USB flash drive in the WBT Mini page 29 Installing the software driver for the USB flash drive page 31 Waking up the WBT Mini from Sleep state page 32 Using the WBT Mini in Autonomous mode ...

Page 26: ... 000 pings Data recording modes Acoustic data can be recorded in Normal or High Speed mode In Normal mode the processing is done in real time in the WBT Mini High Speed mode will typically give an improvement of 20 to 30 percent in ping rate compared to Normal mode but the data must be post processed before further analysis can take place This post processing functionality is provided by the EK Mi...

Page 27: ...In EK80 mode the transceiver is used with a computer running the EK80 scientific echo sounder program If necessary you can easily switch from one mode to the other Prerequisites A driver for the serial interface cable is installed The serial line interface cable is connected between the computer and the WBT Mini Context When used in EK80 mode the transceiver is controlled by the EK80 scientific ec...

Page 28: ... USB to serial line converter is used when the autonomous transceiver is programmed with a mission plan The cable is manufactured by Kongsberg Maritime Before you can use this cable the required software driver must be installed on your computer Prerequisites For this task you need the dedicated software driver Context You can find the software driver on the USB flash drive that was provided with ...

Page 29: ... a WBT Mini for parts replacement or other kind of maintenance you must do this in a protected environment Make sure that you have enough working space and the correct tools The following special tool is required for this task Torx screwdriver T10 Context The USB flash drive containing the recorded data is located in a dedicated compartment An access panel is used to close the compartment and prev...

Page 30: ...reserve the O ring 5 Connect the power cable to the WBT Mini Further requirements The USB flash drive provided for data storage is formatted with Linux EXT2 To read the USB flash drive on your PC a dedicated driver must be installed The ext2fsd driver required to read the USB flash drive is provided with the WBT Mini You must install the driver for the USB flash drive before you insert the USB fla...

Page 31: ...ed for this task Torx screwdriver T10 The following spare parts and or consumables may be required for these tasks USB flash drive O ring 82 27 x 1 78 mm Silicone grease Parker Super O Lube Context The USB flash drive containing the recorded data is located in a dedicated compartment An access panel is used to close the compartment and prevent moisture ingression The access panel is fitted with an...

Page 32: ...t 5 Apply a thin film of silicon grease on the O ring Parker Super O Lube 6 Close the access panel 7 Connect the power cable to the WBT Mini Further requirements The USB flash drive provided for data storage is formatted with Linux EXT2 To read the USB flash drive on your PC a dedicated driver must be installed The ext2fsd driver required to read the USB flash drive is provided with the WBT Mini Y...

Page 33: ...e Do not attempt to communicate with the USB flash drive until the ext2fsd driver has been installed on the PC This may cause inadvertent formatting of the USB flash drive as a Windows device Formatted as a Windows device the USB flash drive cannot be used in the WBT Mini You can find the software driver on the USB flash drive that was provided with your WBT Mini system For more information about ...

Page 34: ...ct to it Prerequisites The serial line interface cable is connected between the PC and the WBT Mini Context While in Sleep state the WBT Mini will not collect any data If you have downloaded a mission plan it will be kept in the memory but it will not be executed To run a mission plan the WBT Mini must be activated When a mission plan is active the WBT Mini will sleep between the active parts of t...

Page 35: ...ni are shown In the bottom right corner of the presentation the Connector icon switches to green colour 2 If the WBT Mini is connected a Select the Transceiver tab to open the Transceiver page b Select the Wake button c Verify that the Keep Alive icon in the lower right corner of the presentation turns green Related topics Using the WBT Mini in Autonomous mode page 23 Using the WBT Mini in Autonom...

Page 36: ...34 425197 B Installation Topics Installing the WBT Mini page 35 About the drawings in the drawing file page 36 413455 WBT Mini dimensions page 37 Simrad WBT Mini Instruction Manual ...

Page 37: ...on etc Each tool must be provided in various sizes We recommend that all tools are demagnetized to protect your equipment Context The unit can be mounted in any direction and on any surface provided that the environmental requirements are met Procedure 1 Prepare the location and the necessary tools 2 Make sure that the chosen location meets the installation requirements 3 Place the WBT Mini in the...

Page 38: ...ww 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 must provide all necessary design and installation drawings as well as the relevant work standards and mounting procedures If required all documents provided by the shipyard for the physical installation of the WBT Mini ...

Page 39: ...425197 B 37 413455 WBT Mini dimensions Download the source drawing from the WBT Mini pages on https www simrad com Installation ...

Page 40: ...38 425197 B Related topics Installation page 34 Installing the WBT Mini page 35 Simrad WBT Mini Instruction Manual ...

Page 41: ...425197 B 39 Cable layout and interconnections Topics Cable plan page 40 List of WBT Mini cables page 42 Connectors page 43 Cable drawings and specifications page 49 Cable layout and interconnections ...

Page 42: ...omous mode C WBT Mini D Transducer Note Make sure that your power supply meets the WBT Mini requirements The voltage must not drop below 12 VDC If the supply power is too low the WBT Mini may malfunction If you need to use a long power cable calculate the voltage drop in the cable assuming a current consumption of 2 5 A EK80 Mode Use the following cables C1A C1B C4 In EK80 mode the WBT Mini is con...

Page 43: ...n plan You can also use it in Interactive mode to control operation during a mission and to retrieve processed data from the WBT Mini For power connection in Autonomous mode you use the dual purpose cable Ethernet and DC power or you can make a dedicated power cable Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 39 List of WBT Mini cables page 42 Cable layout and interconnections ...

Page 44: ...he PC with a serial cable The serial cable is used to download the mission plan DC power cable From Power Supply to WBT Mini 2 x 0 75 mm C3 For power connection in Autonomous mode you use the dual purpose cable Ethernet and DC power or you can make a dedicated power cable Make sure that your power supply meets the WBT Mini requirements The voltage must not drop below 12 VDC Transducer cable From W...

Page 45: ...plug used on the power and Ethernet cable is manufactured by MacArtney as a part of their SubConn Ethernet series Its type identification is DIL13F Manufacturer MacArtney Manufacturer s website https www macartney com MacArtney connector Pin number Cable colour Signal name RJ45 1 Black 15 VDC 2 Screen Screen 3 White Ground 4 Brown N C 8 5 Brown White N C 7 6 Blue N C 4 7 Blue White N C 5 8 Orange ...

Page 46: ...wards the socket face view RJ45 Ethernet connector Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 39 Ethernet and DC power cable description page 49 DC power cable description page 53 Ethernet and DC power cable Spare part page 58 Simrad WBT Mini Instruction Manual ...

Page 47: ... split beam transducer has only three sectors Tip When working in EK80 mode the software license in the EK80 program controls how the transducer is connected On the Setup menu select Installation On the left side of the Installation dialog box select Software License The License Details text box explains which transceiver channels that are used Each channel available is listed with the relevant op...

Page 48: ...ockets may be used to connect single beam transducers if the split beam transducers connected to sockets 1 and 2 have only three sectors The 4 pin male connector used on the transducer cable is manufactured by MacArtney as a part of their SubConn Micro Circular series Its type identification is MCIL4M The connector is provided with an open ended cable Pin number Transducer sector Cable colour 1 4 ...

Page 49: ...ctured by MacArtney with type identification MCBH8F The socket supports standard serial RS 422 communication The 8 pin male connector used on the serial line cable is manufactured by MacArtney as a part of their SubConn Micro Circular series Its type identification is MCIL8M The connector is provided with an open ended cable Pin configuration Pin number Cable colour Signal name 1 Black RxD 2 White...

Page 50: ...mercial USB to serial converter It is terminated with an 8 pin MCIL8M subsea connector The cable is approximately 2 5 metres long An extension cable is also available Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 39 Serial line interface cable and connector description page 50 Extension cable description page 52 Serial line interface cable Spare part page 60 Extension cable Spare part page...

Page 51: ...nd connector description page 50 Extension cable description page 52 DC power cable description page 53 Ethernet and DC power cable description A dedicated Ethernet and power cable is available The cable is fitted with a suitable DIL13F female connector The length is 2 metres A Ethernet connector Cable layout and interconnections ...

Page 52: ...erial line interface cable and connector description The 8 pin serial communication socket is manufactured by MacArtney with type identification MCBH8F The socket supports standard serial RS 422 communication The 8 pin male connector used on the serial line cable is manufactured by MacArtney as a part of their SubConn Micro Circular series Its type identification is MCIL8M The connector is provide...

Page 53: ...e cable is approximately 2 5 metres long An extension cable is also available This cable can be used to increase the reach of the serial and or transducer cables A MacArtney connector MCIL8M MCDLSF B Moulded splices C USB to RS 422 Converter D This is the pin configuration for a male plug as seen towards the plug face view Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 39 Serial line connec...

Page 54: ...ey connector MCIL8M MCDLSM B MacArtney connector MCIL8F MCDLSF C This is the pin configuration for a male plug as seen towards the plug face view D This is the pin configuration for a female plug as seen towards the plug face view Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 39 Serial line connector page 47 Serial line interface cable Spare part page 60 Extension cable Spare part page 61 ...

Page 55: ...nector DIL13F B This is the pin configuration for a female plug as seen towards the plug face view Minimum cable requirements Conductors 2 x 0 75 mm Screen None Voltage 15 V Maximum outer diameter Not applicable Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 39 Ethernet and DC power connector page 43 Ethernet and DC power cable Spare part page 58 Cable layout and interconnections ...

Page 56: ...54 425197 B Spare parts and consumables Topics Ordering spare parts and consumables page 55 List of consumables page 56 List of spare parts page 57 Simrad WBT Mini Instruction Manual ...

Page 57: ... items required Your shipment address Name of contact person Preferred shipment method Required date of delivery from us For certain spare parts typically complete units printed circuit boards and software the vessel name is also useful as this allows us to update our vessel database Feel free to add additional information related to the order To order a spare part contact one of our dealers or di...

Page 58: ...or use with all rubber materials Only a thin film of Super O Lube should be used with silicone rubber to prevent seal damage Part name Parker Super O Lube Part number 654 077261 Number in use N A Recommended number in spare 1 True manufacturer Parker http www parker com Related topics Spare parts and consumables page 54 Simrad WBT Mini Instruction Manual ...

Page 59: ...e of the system Part name USB flash drive Part number 429105 Number in use 1 Recommended number in spare 1 The USB flash drive shown in the photo was the type used at the time of writing As a commercial item the make and model can be replaced without prior notice The USB flash drive provided for data storage is formatted with Linux EXT2 To read the USB flash drive on your PC a dedicated driver mus...

Page 60: ...ufacturer s part number 82 27 x 1 78 NBR 70A Related topics Spare parts and consumables page 54 Ethernet and DC power cable Spare part A dedicated Ethernet and power cable is available The length is 2 metres The cable is fitted with a suitable DIL13F female connector Part name Ethernet and DC power cable Part number 420784 Number in use 1 Recommended number in spare 1 True manufacturer Kongsberg M...

Page 61: ...connectors page 45 Spare parts and consumables page 54 Transducer connector MCIL8M Spare part The 8 pin male connector used on the transducer cable is manufactured by MacArtney as a part of their SubConn Micro Circular series Its type identification is MCIL8M The connector is provided with an open ended cable Part name Transducer connector Part number 370 099033 0 6 m cable is included Part number...

Page 62: ...cable is approximately 2 5 metres long Part name Serial line interface cable Part number 404024 Number in use 1 Recommended number in spare 1 True manufacturer Kongsberg Mar itime https www km kongsberg com Related topics Serial line connector page 47 Serial line interface cable and connector description page 50 Extension cable description page 52 Spare parts and consumables page 54 Simrad WBT Min...

Page 63: ...Part name Extension cable 10 m MacArtney MCIL8M MCIL8F Part number 423127 Number in use 1 Recommended number in spare 0 True manufacturer MacArtney https www macartney com True manufacturer s part number KS199 1 10000 Related topics Serial line connector page 47 Serial line interface cable and connector description page 50 Extension cable description page 52 Spare parts and consumables page 54 Spa...

Page 64: ...rior notice Performance specifications Frequency range 30 500 kHz Pulse duration 64 2048 µs Pulse forms CW FM Linear upsweep Transmit power 1000 W 55 Ω Maximum Number of channels 4 With multiplexer 8 Transducer options Single beam Split beam Memory capacity Autonomous mode 512 GB A high quality USB flash drive is used Weight and outline dimensions Outline dimensions Depth 145 mm Width 289 mm Heigh...

Page 65: ...o pings per second Passive 2 W Standby 0 02 W Autonomous mode Maximum current 2 5 A Peak Environmental requirements Operational temperature 15 to 55 C Storage temperature 20 to 70 C Ingress protection IP rating IP67 Enclosure material Aluminium Compass safe distance Make and model Simrad WBT Mini Standard compass 200 cm Other compass 140 cm Technical specifications ...

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