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Power User Settings XML file, page 146

Program Head dialog box - Production Config page

You can perform advanced tasks in the

Program Head

dialog box, such as configuring

production settings, making head corrections, or changing transmit pulse definitions.

How to open

This dialog box is opened from the

Advanced

menu.

Note

This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused. To pause
the Sonar Head, click

Setup

→

Connect

, then open the Menu Widget in the top-right corner of

the sonar view. Click

Pause

Select the

Production Config

tab.

Functions and dialog boxes

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Страница 1: ...Reference Manual M3 Sonar FLS Forward Looking Multibeam sonar ...

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Страница 3: ...Sonar FLS Forward Looking Multibeam sonar Reference Manual Release 1 2 This manual provides you with reference information required to operate and fully understand the commands menus modes and options provided by the Kongsberg M3 Sonar FLS Forward Looking Multibeam sonar ...

Страница 4: ...r 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 Mesotech disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation use or maintenance of the equipment Disclaimer Kongsberg Maritime Canada Limited endeavours to en...

Страница 5: ...erformance 19 Installing the M3 Sonar FLS software 20 Defining the IP address on the computer s network adapter 21 Changing the frequency 22 Testing operation of the Sonar Head 22 Testing the Sonar Head telemetry 24 Testing 1PPS Time Sync Mode 27 OPERATING PROCEDURES 29 Setting up and running the sonar 30 Starting operation of the Sonar Head 31 Configuring your preferences 32 Choosing the sonar ra...

Страница 6: ...g target markers 59 Configuring the Sonar Head 61 Upgrading the Sonar Head 62 Changing the Sonar Head IP Address 64 USER INTERFACE 67 Presentation overview 68 The M3 Sonar FLS software menu system 70 Sonar view 71 Interpreting the sonar view 72 Noise and interference 72 Tool bar description 74 Status bar 76 MENU SYSTEM 78 File menu 79 Display menu 80 Setup menu 82 Sonar Applications menu 83 Advanc...

Страница 7: ...ing Offsets page 128 Sonar Applications menu 132 Imaging 134 Advanced menu 135 Power User Settings dialog box 136 Program Head dialog box Production Config page 139 Program Head dialog box Head Corrections page 141 Program Head dialog box TX Pulse page 143 Raw Data Spectrum window 145 Power User Settings XML file 146 Help menu 148 Tool bar description 149 Arrow 151 Wiper 151 Zoom windows 152 Tape ...

Страница 8: ...2 20297001 1 2 Interface specifications 162 Performance specifications 165 Mechanical specifications 166 Power requirements 167 Environmental requirements 167 Minimum computer requirements 168 M3 Sonar FLS ...

Страница 9: ...is essential to fully take advantage of the functionality provided A careful study of the information in this manual is highly recommended preferably while exploring the functionality offered by the M3 Sonar FLS system We assume that you are familiar with the basic acoustic principles of sound in water We also expect that you have some experience with sonar operation License information The M3 Son...

Страница 10: ...want our end user documentation to be comprehensive and relevant You can help Please provide comments suggestions or constructive criticism to our support office You can contact us by phone at 1 604 464 8144 or by email at km support vancouver km kongsberg com M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 11: ...922 20297001 1 2 9 M3 Sonar FLS Topics System description page 10 System diagram page 11 System units page 12 Support information page 14 M3 Sonar FLS ...

Страница 12: ...lse To detect small targets at a large view angle the M3 Sonar FLS uses a unique curved array It is suitable for underwater science and environmental monitoring such as detecting bubbles from sea floor gas seeps at long ranges The M3 Sonar FLS streams raw sonar data to an Ethernet port for export to a third party application The M3 Sonar FLS provides high resolution images that are easy to interpr...

Страница 13: ...onents of a basic M3 Sonar FLS system Only the main connections between the units are shown Detailed interface capabilities and power cables are not shown A Sonar Processor B Power supply C Sonar Head D Third party post processing software mmb data input via Ethernet M3 Sonar FLS ...

Страница 14: ...12 922 20297001 1 2 System units Topics Sonar Processor page 13 Power supply page 13 Sonar Head page 14 M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 15: ...h the sonar through a standard Ethernet cable If you purchase a computer locally make sure that the chosen model meets the functional and technical requirements The computer must be designed for rugged use The construction must be able to withstand the vibrations and movements of a vessel Related topics Minimum computer requirements page 168 Power supply The Sonar Head requires a DC power supply t...

Страница 16: ...the polyurethane transducer face Always store the M3 Sonar FLS in the provided equipment case when not in use If the M3 Sonar FLS is mounted on an ROV cover the transducer when not in use Related topics Performance specifications page 165 Mechanical specifications page 166 Support information If you need technical support for your M3 Sonar FLS you must contact your local dealer or our support depa...

Страница 17: ...922 20297001 1 2 15 Getting started Topics Turning the M3 Sonar FLS system on and off page 16 Starting normal operation page 18 Getting started ...

Страница 18: ...e been made and checked All system units have been inspected Context The program is not automatically started when the computer is turned on On the Sonar Processor desktop double click the M3 Sonar FLS icon to start the software Note The M3 Sonar FLS is not provided with an on off switch Procedure 1 Power up the Sonar Head using the power supply Note It may take up to 60 seconds for the M3 Sonar F...

Страница 19: ...ght corner of the status bar Turning off the M3 Sonar FLS system The M3 Sonar FLS is not provided with an on off switch Context When you do not use the M3 Sonar FLS system turn it off Procedure 1 If you are running the sonar click Setup Disconnect in the M3 Sonar FLS software 2 Switch off the Sonar Processor a Close the M3 Sonar FLS software and any third party software b Shut down Windows 3 Disco...

Страница 20: ... the basic procedures Once you have powered up the complete M3 Sonar FLS system and started the M3 Sonar FLS program you are ready to start the actual operation Observe these brief procedures to familiarize yourself with the basic operation When starting up the M3 Sonar FLS will automatically apply its previous settings The procedures are partly provided to get you acquainted with the basic functi...

Страница 21: ...ings link on the right side of the window Observe that the Power Options dialog box opens b In the menu on the left select Create a power plan c Select the High performance radio button d Give your new custom plan a name then click Next e Select Never for both Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep when plugged in f Click Create Tip Once you have created a custom plan you can adjust so...

Страница 22: ...en running the M3 Sonar FLS software for the first time a Windows Firewall dialog box may appear Allow access for all networks Procedure 1 Launch the installer M3 Sonar FLS_V0120 Setup exe 2 Follow the installation wizard s instructions a When prompted use the default folder location b When prompted check the Create a desktop shortcut box c Click Yes to install the KML USB Converter when prompted ...

Страница 23: ...replace the serial adapter in your Sonar Processor you will only need to do this once Procedure 1 On the computer close the M3 Sonar FLS software 2 Open the Network Connections dialog box a In the bottom left corner of your desktop select the Windows search function b In the search box type Network Connections and open the Network Connections dialog box c Right click the network adapter you are go...

Страница 24: ... frequency in kHz 3 Click the Display Widget icon to hide the widget Note You cannot select a sonar application or change the range until you connect to a Sonar Head Click Setup Connect Testing operation of the Sonar Head You can test the operation of the Sonar Head by confirming that sonar data is being correctly displayed in the Information Widget and sonar view In addition any errors will be di...

Страница 25: ...tput Messages Window b Make sure there are no errors shown in the Output Messages window under the Host Messages or Head Messages tab 4 Make sure there are no errors in the Connection Status and Head Status windows a Click on the text Active located in the lower right corner of the status bar Observe that the Connection Status window opens b Make sure that all items listed under the M3 Sonar FLSSo...

Страница 26: ...noise in the power line or a fault in the Sonar Head C Make sure that the bottom appears across the entire width of the sonar view If the edges appear weak and profile points are not detected at the edges make sure there are no obstructions preventing the Sonar Head s receive for example proximity to the vessel hull keel Related topics System Configuration dialog box Sonar Setup page page 111 Test...

Страница 27: ...update rate because the system might be impacted by other processes The Override Network Link Speed function allows you to use the telemetry bandwidth value in Mbps entered into the box instead of the default speed If the applied override telemetry bandwidth is less than the telemetry bandwidth required by the sonar application range the ping rate is reduced Procedure 1 Click Setup Connect to star...

Страница 28: ...aph and select View network details Observe that the Network Details window opens d Confirm that the Network utilization is at least 80 Note If the Network utilization is less than 80 disconnect the sonar close all other programs then reconnect the sonar In general make sure that your network environment supports the required link speed e In the M3 Sonar FLS software look for any messages in the O...

Страница 29: ...ing the 1PPS input on the following cable 10 pin SEA CON MINK 10 CCPL cable with power Ethernet 1PPS and Sync Procedure 1 Click Setup System Configuration Devices Sonar Setup 2 In the Device Properties table select 1PPS from the Time Sync Mode drop down list 3 Click Close 4 Click Setup Connect to start the Sonar Head 5 Click Display Output Messages Window Observe that the Output Messages window op...

Страница 30: ...f the received string will be displayed INF PPS preLD INF ZDA 1518282835 2018 02 10 15 32 17 910 If valid ZDA data is being received it will be displayed here in units of Epoch seconds GMT This value will be rounded up to the next integer second and pre loaded in an FPGA staging register This register will reset the timestamp clock at the next 1PPS pulse INF PPS 1518282835 999s 20000000 The timest...

Страница 31: ...1 1 2 29 Operating procedures Topics Setting up and running the sonar page 30 Saving and recalling screen captures page 44 Using sonar view overlays page 54 Configuring the Sonar Head page 61 Operating procedures ...

Страница 32: ...iguring your preferences page 32 Choosing the sonar range page 33 Choosing a sonar application page 34 Adjusting the sonar view page 35 Applying filters page 38 Adjusting the TVG Time Variable Gain setting page 38 Setting up external sensors page 39 Controlling the rotator page 42 M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 33: ...see an error in the Output Messages window make sure that the Sonar Head has been discovered a Click Setup System Configuration Devices Sonar Setup b Click Discover Sonar Heads to search for the sonar on the network c If the Sonar Head is found select it then click Use Discovered Head A discovered Sonar Head appears in the Online Sonar Heads list If the Sonar Head does not appear the Ethernet conn...

Страница 34: ...es and recorded sonar data files Procedure 1 Click Setup Preferences 2 Choose the unit of measurement for all the readouts related to range and distances in the M3 Sonar FLS system user interface 3 Choose whether you would like to display the range and bearing or X and Y coordinates of your mouse cursor position 4 Fill out the Overlay Text boxes if you wish to display information on your screensho...

Страница 35: ...he Sonar Head is connected Right clicking in the sonar view and the range slider bar will both be disabled until the sonar is running Procedure 1 Click Setup Connect to start the Sonar Head 2 Right click inside the sonar view to display the range menu 3 Select the desired near and far range from the menu Tip You can change the units of measurement in the Preferences dialog box 4 You can increase o...

Страница 36: ...l be greyed out until the sonar is running The Sonar Applications menu lists various operating modes used for different applications Each mode has its own pre defined characteristics such as differing ranges angular resolutions and pulse types If you don t see the sonar application that you need in the menu you may need to add it to the list You can configure which applications will appear by open...

Страница 37: ...ter values For fine adjustments use the mouse scroll wheel to move the slider by one increment You can change the frequency of the M3 Sonar FLS with the Display Widget The Display menu allows you to configure a number of options in the sonar view including making the sonar view full screen and adjusting the annotations palette or sector orientation Functions to improve image quality such as a spec...

Страница 38: ...will not be saved when the software is closed d To adjust the display gain manually check the box and drag the Gain slider to increase or decrease the gain Display Gain controls the amount of echo that is displayed in other words the strength or intensity of the echo presentation Uncheck the box if you want the software to adjust the gain automatically Note Adjusting the display gain manually will...

Страница 39: ...ect Sector Orientation to choose a different angle of orientation for the sonar view Enter an angle in degrees into the Orientation dialog box then click Apply to rotate the sonar view to your chosen angle f If your Sonar Head is forward looking click Heading Overlay to enable or disable this feature When this feature is enabled the degree annotations in the sonar view will change to reflect the c...

Страница 40: ... slider to adjust the strength of the filter 3 Click the No Filter button to turn off all filters Related topics Filters page 160 Adjusting the TVG Time Variable Gain setting You can adjust the time variable gain for each sonar application in the TVG Setup dialog box Context TVG Time Variable Gain compensates for the loss of acoustic energy due to geometric spread and absorption Procedure 1 Click ...

Страница 41: ...the M3 Sonar FLS software Related topics TVG Setup dialog box page 157 Setting up external sensors If you wish to add external sensors such as a GPS to provide navigation information to your system you will need to add them on the Sensors Setup page You will also need to set the sensor properties so that the M3 Sonar FLS software communicates properly with your sensor Prerequisites Make sure that ...

Страница 42: ... for your sensor type For example select HDT for your vessel heading sensor or GGA for your GPS position sensor c Click in the Name field and enter a label for the sensor for example Hemisphere VS330 d Configure the serial port settings for the sensor by selecting the correct values from the drop down lists 4 Test each sensor to make sure that the NMEA string is being received by the M3 Sonar FLS ...

Страница 43: ... When using the M3 Sonar FLS for imaging set up sensors for Position and Heading if you want to create GeoTiff files or create a real time mosaic 6 If necessary configure the Mounting Offsets Note You will only need to configure the Mounting Offsets if you set up a position sensor such as a GPS antenna in the previous steps Inaccurate mounting offsets will display your sonar data incorrectly in th...

Страница 44: ...up your rotator s by clicking Setup System Configura tion Devices Rotators Setup If necessary configure your rotator axis offsets relative to the sonar by clicking Setup System Configuration Deployment Mounting Offsets This dialog box will only appear if the sonar is running Context If you have more than one rotator installed then one dialog box for each rotator will appear The controls you see wi...

Страница 45: ...ick the Calibrate button 4 If you are using Pan and Tilt controls click the arrow buttons to move the Sonar Head If you have a single axis rotator the arrow buttons will either pan or tilt depending on the orientation of the rotator installation Tip Drag the slider to control the rotator speed Related topics System Configuration dialog box Rotators Setup page page 118 Rotator Test dialog box page ...

Страница 46: ...ures Topics Saving and retrieving images page 45 Recording sonar data page 45 Playing back a recording page 46 Converting your recording format page 47 Converting your recordings to video page 49 Saving GeoTiff files page 51 M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 47: ...x 2 Retrieve your images and view them a On the Windows Taskbar click the File Explorer shortcut Alternatively press Win E to open the File Explorer b Click This PC c Navigate to C KML M3 Sonar FLS_V0120 Images Alternatively navigate to where you saved your images earlier d Open the images with your preferred image viewer Recording sonar data You can record a sonar data sequence and save it in a t...

Страница 48: ...eferences dialog box 3 Click Stop Recording or press F4 when you are done Your recording will be saved under the folder C KML M3 Sonar FLS_V0120 Recordings by default You can change this save location in the Preferences dialog box Related topics Recording Format page 89 Playing back a recording You can play back a previously recorded data file to view the sonar image sequence captured during opera...

Страница 49: ...e Stop button on the Playback Console then close the console Alternatively click File Stop Playback Related topics Convert to Video Format dialog box page 89 Playback Console page 99 Converting your recording format If you want to keep your recordings in mmb format but process your data in imb format you can convert mmb files to imb files using a batch conversion utility Context The M3 Sonar FLS s...

Страница 50: ...cording Alternatively select Recording Folder and Include Subdirectories to convert all your mmb files 2 Click the Browse button beside Source to select your mmb file or folder 3 Click the Browse button beside Destination to select where you want to save the converted files If you are saving a single recording then you must give the file a name M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 51: ...eo As data files can only be opened by the M3 Sonar FLS software converting data files to video allows you to share them more easily with others Context The Convert to Video Format dialog box allows you to convert an MMB or IMB file to a video file MP4 format only Use this dialog box if you want to export a recording to a format that is playable by any media player This function is useful if you w...

Страница 52: ...50 922 20297001 1 2 Procedure 1 Click File Convert To Video Observe that the Convert To Video Format dialog box opens 2 Select the desired video conversion settings M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 53: ...rted Related topics Convert to Video Format dialog box page 89 Saving GeoTiff files GeoTiff files are TIFF files which have geographic data embedded within them The geographic data can then be used to position the image in the correct location and geometry on the screen Prerequisites You must have a position and heading sensor connected to your system and sending data to the M3 Sonar FLS software ...

Страница 54: ...erences 2 Fill out the fields in the GeoTiff Auto Save section a To automatically save a GeoTiff file every set number of meters select Distance and enter a value To automatically save a GeoTiff file every set number of seconds select Time and enter a value b To save a cropped GeoTiff image for mosaicking purposes enter the percentage to crop M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 55: ...o save a single GeoTiff file to your images folder Your images will be saved under the folder C KML M3 Sonar FLS_V0120 Images by default You can change this save location through the Preferences dialog box Related topics System Configuration dialog box Sensors Setup page page 115 System Configuration dialog box Master Reference page page 125 System Configuration dialog box Mounting Offsets page pa...

Страница 56: ...sonar view overlays Topics Measuring distances page 55 Measuring angles page 56 Defining an area page 57 Placing text labels page 57 Placing reference cursors page 58 Placing target markers page 59 M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 57: ...line will not remain on the display when you release the mouse button 3 To keep the measurement line on the display place a measurement overlay a Click and hold the right mouse button on your first target b Drag the mouse to your second target and release the mouse button c Move the mouse to a place on the screen where you would like to place the overlay length and bearing label Note Once the meas...

Страница 58: ... point where you want to end the baseline The second line will appear 4 Lock one end of the second line to the baseline a Choose where you want the second line to intersect the baseline by moving the mouse along the length of the baseline b When ready click the left mouse button 5 Choose where you want the second line to end a Move the mouse to any point on either side of the baseline to adjust bo...

Страница 59: ...the required area 5 Double click on the last point to finish The area will automatically be closed and a rectangular label will appear providing information about the area and perimeter 6 Move the label to a position on the screen where it is most legible then click the left mouse button to place it Tip To remove this overlay click the Wiper button then click the overlay Related topics String Meas...

Страница 60: ...hin the text label overlay you can resize the label by clicking on the label border then dragging it to create a larger label Tip To remove this overlay click the Wiper button then click the overlay Related topics Text Label page 154 Placing reference cursors You can place one or two reference cursors as overlays on the sonar view When you place two cursors an additional overlay will appear with i...

Страница 61: ...relative to the Sonar Head is shown in the bottom left corner of the view Delta shows the range and bearing from cursor 1 to cursor 2 Tip To remove this overlay click the Wiper button then click the overlay Related topics Reference cursors page 154 Placing target markers The Target Marker function is primarily used for remotely operated vehicle ROV navigation Third party ROV software can use the t...

Страница 62: ...nable serial port export or not 4 Move the mouse cursor to the location in the sonar view where you wish to place a marker 5 Press any number key from 0 to 9 on your keyboard to place a marker Note Target markers cannot be moved once they are placed 6 To remove all target markers from the sonar view click Display Delete All Markers Alternatively use the wiper located on the tool bar to remove indi...

Страница 63: ...922 20297001 1 2 61 Configuring the Sonar Head Topics Upgrading the Sonar Head page 62 Changing the Sonar Head IP Address page 64 Operating procedures ...

Страница 64: ...t The Head Firmware Configuration dialog box allows you to upgrade the Sonar Head firmware This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused Procedure 1 Click Setup Connect to start the Sonar Head 2 Open the Head Firmware Configuration dialog box a Click the circular icon in the top right corner of the sonar view to open the Menu Widget b Click Pause c Click Setup Head ...

Страница 65: ...rowse and select the RXF file on your local drive g Click Write then click Yes to start the upgrade Note This file may take a few minutes to program h Select TX FPGA Configuration transmit firmware under Configuration type i Click the file folder icon under Configuration file to browse and select the TXF file on your local drive j Click Write then click Yes to start the upgrade Note This file may ...

Страница 66: ... as an IP Address conflict between two devices on your network or you are installing a second Sonar Head then you will need to change the IP Address of the Sonar Head Context The Head Network Setup dialog box allows you to change the Sonar Head network parameters such as the IP address This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused You can program the IP address and ...

Страница 67: ...te to Head Observe that a confirmation dialog box opens e Click Yes to confirm Wait for the write operation to complete f Close the Head Network Setup dialog box 3 Click Setup Disconnect 4 Apply the new IP Address to the Sonar Head a Power off the Sonar Head for three seconds then power it back up b If necessary change the computer s network adapter address to place it on the same network as the S...

Страница 68: ...66 922 20297001 1 2 Related topics Head Network Setup dialog box page 106 Defining the IP address on the computer s network adapter page 21 M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 69: ...922 20297001 1 2 67 User interface Topics Presentation overview page 68 The M3 Sonar FLS software menu system page 70 Sonar view page 71 Tool bar description page 74 Status bar page 76 User interface ...

Страница 70: ...s window and bottom status bar provide diagnostic messages You can resize a window by clicking on the window border then dragging it to create a smaller or larger window Click the pin icon on the window title bar to auto hide the window To show the window hover your mouse over the labelled tab that appears on the side of the presentation A Menu system The menu system is located on the top of the p...

Страница 71: ...ng and latitude longitude coordinates from external sensors G Menu Widget The Menu Widget provides controls to record data play or pause playback and configure the grid H Display Widget The Display Widget allows you to adjust the filter strength change the display gain and choose your echo colours You can change the frequency of the M3 Sonar FLS with the Display Widget I Playback Console Control p...

Страница 72: ...ate system upgrade the Sonar Head firmware or change the Sonar Head IP Address D The Sonar Applications menu lists various operating modes used for different applications Each mode has its own pre defined characteristics such as differing ranges angular resolutions and pulse types You can configure which applications will appear by opening the Customize Apps dialog box which is the last item in th...

Страница 73: ...t The Information Widget displays sonar pulse details as well as vessel speed sound speed heading and latitude longitude coordinates from external sensors Click the icon in the bottom right corner of the sonar view to open the Display Widget The Display Widget allows you to adjust the filter strength change the display gain and choose your echo colours Right click inside the sonar view to display ...

Страница 74: ...ate any echoes This is very similar to the shadow formed when an object is illuminated with a single light source The shadow behind a target can often yield more information about the target than the reflections from the target itself The shadow will often reveal the shape of the target but you must remember that the shape will usually be distorted according to the position of the Sonar Head relat...

Страница 75: ...he aeration partially blocks the outgoing pulses as well as any returns Another source of gas bubbles can be found when a sea bottom containing decomposing organic matter is disturbed by dredging or ploughing User interface ...

Страница 76: ...r true zoom windows when running a Sonar Head D Tape Measure Measures distances on the sonar view Also allows you to place a measurement overlay on the sonar view E Protractor You can use the protractor to measure the angle between two lines then place the resulting overlay in the sonar view F String Measure You can use the string measure tool to define an area The size and perimeter of the area w...

Страница 77: ...you ve placed in the sonar views O Save image without overlays Click this button to save sonar view images excluding any overlays you ve placed in the sonar views P TVG Setup dialog box TVG Time Variable Gain compensates for the loss of acoustic energy due to geometric spread and absorption Q Average Filter Clicking the A button will enable the Average Filter This filter reduces noise Slow moving ...

Страница 78: ...terference from the time source In this case restart the synchronization process by disconnecting then reconnecting the Sonar Head C Sound Speed The sound speed is displayed in green after filtering and thresholding This text will display in blue during playback if Override Sound Speed is enabled D GeoTiff If GeoTiffs are automatically being created then this text will display in green E Disk spac...

Страница 79: ...e is enabled then this text will appear during playback Tip Right click on the status bar to configure it You can show or hide any of the information displayed here Related topics Recording sonar data page 45 System Configuration dialog box Master Reference page page 125 System Configuration dialog box Mounting Offsets page page 128 Saving GeoTiff files page 51 System Configuration dialog box Sona...

Страница 80: ...78 922 20297001 1 2 Menu system Topics File menu page 79 Display menu page 80 Setup menu page 82 Sonar Applications menu page 83 Advanced menu page 85 Help menu page 86 M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 81: ...ng You can also use the Playback Console to control playback Recording Format Click Recording Format to choose between recording raw sonar data to a mmb file or recording beamformed sonar data to a imb file Load User Settings Click to browse for a UsersInfo xml file in the folder C KML M3 Sonar FLS_V0120 bin SettingsM3 Sonar FLS from a previous software version You can import your previous setting...

Страница 82: ...Screen to make the sonar view full screen Press the Esc key to exit full screen mode Output Messages window Click to show or hide the Output Messages window The Output Messages window displays information diagnostic and error messages Playback Console Click to show or hide the Playback Console Control playback using the Playback Console You can stop pause fast forward or advance through the record...

Страница 83: ...r heading Speckle Filter Click Speckle Filter to enable or disable this function This filter reduces noise the grainy salt and pepper pattern in uniform areas of the sonar view Distinguishable details in features and targets will be retained Sidelobe Reduction Click Sidelobe Reduction to enable or disable automatic sidelobe reduction This function improves overall image quality by reducing the sid...

Страница 84: ...up system preferences such as units of measure time format etc Head Network Setup Click to open the Head Network Setup dialog box The Head Network Setup dialog box allows you to change the Sonar Head network parameters such as the IP address This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused Head Firmware Configuration Click to open the Head Firmware Configuration dialog...

Страница 85: ...ns Each mode has its own pre defined characteristics such as differing ranges angular resolutions and pulse types Note You cannot select a sonar application until the Sonar Head is connected All Sonar Applications menu items will be greyed out until the sonar is running How to open To open this menu click the menu title Menu system ...

Страница 86: ...e this sonar application for navigation and obstacle avoidance This application uses a 20 degree Tx vertical beamwidth Imaging 40 You can use this sonar application for navigation and obstacle avoidance This application uses a 40 degree Tx vertical beamwidth Rub Test Use this sonar application as part of a system test to make sure that the transducer is receiving a signal Rub the transducer and ma...

Страница 87: ...ead Click to open the Program Head dialog box You can perform advanced tasks in the Program Head dialog box such as configuring production settings making head corrections or changing transmit pulse definitions This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused Raw Data Frequency Spectrum Click to open the Raw Data Spectrum window The Raw Data Spectrum window allows you ...

Страница 88: ...ies the current software version The version described in this publication is 1 2 User Manual Click User Manual to open the M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual in PDF format This manual is only applicable to the software version you are using If you are using an older version of software it will not be the latest version Tip You can download the latest software from http www km kongsberg com mesotechsof...

Страница 89: ... Functions and dialog boxes Topics File menu page 88 Display menu page 80 Setup menu page 82 Sonar Applications menu page 83 Advanced menu page 85 Help menu page 86 Tool bar description page 74 Functions and dialog boxes ...

Страница 90: ...ntrol playback Recording Format Click Recording Format to choose between recording raw sonar data to a mmb file or recording beamformed sonar data to a imb file Load User Settings Click to browse for a UsersInfo xml file in the folder C KML M3 Sonar FLS_V0120 bin SettingsM3 Sonar FLS from a previous software version You can import your previous settings to a new version of the M3 Sonar FLS softwar...

Страница 91: ...en a 32 bit floating point complex or 8 bit integer magnitude format Select the 8 bit format only if you are interested in imaging pixel data and want a reduced data file size The 8 bit format takes up a quarter of the 32 bit format s size Data body size is determined by the number of beams and samples Different modes may form a different number of beams Therefore data body size may change dependi...

Страница 92: ...ding to a format that is playable by any media player This function is useful if you wish to share recordings with others who do not have the M3 Sonar FLS software installed on their computers or if you wish to upload your recording to an online service M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 93: ... and result in larger file sizes Note Due to space limitations text overlays will not be included when converting to a resolution of 640x480p the Display Overlay Text checkbox will not appear Select a higher resolution if you wish to include text overlays Quality Select your video quality A higher quality produces a video with a higher bit rate and less compression The result is a better looking v...

Страница 94: ... Filter You can choose whether to apply a filter to the sonar view video You can select which type of filter to apply Drag the slider to increase or decrease the strength of the filter Display Mirror Select this checkbox to mirror the sonar image in the converted video file port to starboard starboard to port Display Sensor Data Select this checkbox to show sensor data in the Information Widget in...

Страница 95: ...file will be created Each filename created for the converted recording will be given a unique filename with a sequential number Target Folder Click this button to open a browser window where you can select a location for the converted video file s Target file naming convention Select a name for the converted file Selecting Auto name will preserve the original filename and save the converted file i...

Страница 96: ...94 922 20297001 1 2 Related topics Playing back a recording page 46 Converting your recordings to video page 49 M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 97: ...l Screen to make the sonar view full screen Press the Esc key to exit full screen mode Output Messages window Click to show or hide the Output Messages window The Output Messages window displays information diagnostic and error messages Playback Console Click to show or hide the Playback Console Control playback using the Playback Console You can stop pause fast forward or advance through the reco...

Страница 98: ...peckle Filter to enable or disable this function This filter reduces noise the grainy salt and pepper pattern in uniform areas of the sonar view Distinguishable details in features and targets will be retained Sidelobe Reduction Click Sidelobe Reduction to enable or disable automatic sidelobe reduction This function improves overall image quality by reducing the sidelobes of strong targets Sidelob...

Страница 99: ...rget Marker The Target Marker Export dialog box opens when you enable the Target Marker function Choose a serial port in the Target Marker Export dialog box then click OK to enable serial port export Click Cancel to use the Target Marker function without exporting to a serial port UDP export is available in both cases Once the Target Marker function is enabled pressing number keys 0 to 9 will plac...

Страница 100: ...h S South eeeeeeee ee Easting or Longitude depends on the U definition c E East W West U f Northing Easting in feet Variable number of digits for Northing Easting and variable number of digits for decimal fraction of Northing Easting m Northing Easting in metres Variable number of digits for Northing Easting and variable number of digits for decimal fraction of Northing Easting l Lat Lon in degree...

Страница 101: ...e name of the playback file in use and the time and date of the recording B The playback progress bar Click and hold then drag your mouse along the bar to search through the recording Click anywhere in the bar to jump to a specific point C Click to stop the recording D Click to pause the recording E Click to fast forward through the recording F Click to advance through the recording one ping at a ...

Страница 102: ...up system preferences such as units of measure time format etc Head Network Setup Click to open the Head Network Setup dialog box The Head Network Setup dialog box allows you to change the Sonar Head network parameters such as the IP address This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused Head Firmware Configuration Click to open the Head Firmware Configuration dialog...

Страница 103: ...111 System Configuration dialog box Sensors Setup page page 115 System Configuration dialog box Rotators Setup page page 118 System Configuration dialog box Master Reference page page 125 System Configuration dialog box Mounting Offsets page page 128 Geo Projection dialog box You can configure the coordinate system using the Geo Projection dialog box How to open This dialog box is opened from the ...

Страница 104: ...system of your choice For example you may wish to match the coordinate system used in your survey maps You can display location data as Easting and Northing coordinates measured from a horizontal datum You can also set the zone so that accurate location data is embedded in any GeoTiff files that you create M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 105: ...es and minutes or degrees minutes and seconds Datum Parameters The Datum Parameters button will become available when selecting the BEIJING_1954 datum Clicking the Datum Parameters button will open a dialog box with a number of fields specific to this datum Calculator You can use the calculator as a tool to convert your location from one coordinate system to another Preferences dialog box The Pref...

Страница 106: ...he Preferences dialog box allows you to customize the software In addition you can configure features such as GeoTiff Auto Save and UDP Data Export You can also configure unique filenames and save locations M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 107: ...rdinates of the mouse position at the bottom of the sonar view Tip You can configure the coordinate system using the Geo Projection dialog box Time System Local Time Select to use the current time at your location UTC Time Select to use Coordinated Universal Time UTC Note During the winter Local Time equals standard time During the summer Local Time equals Daylight Saving Time DST Note that the of...

Страница 108: ...eoTiff Auto Save Distance Time To automatically save a GeoTiff file every set number of meters select Distance and enter a value To automatically save a GeoTiff file every set number of seconds select Time and enter a value Tip Press F11 to enable or disable GeoTiff auto save The status bar will display GeoTiff in green when auto save is enabled Cropped Width To save a cropped GeoTiff image for mo...

Страница 109: ...ar Head for various network environments The factory default IP address is 192 168 1 234 and the default port number is 30 To change the Sonar Head IP address click Read from Head to get the information from the Sonar Head Edit the fields then click Write to Head Details Head Name The name assigned to the Sonar Head You cannot change this parameter it is read only Serial Number The unique serial n...

Страница 110: ...for very short cables Note The maximum achievable data rate depends on a number of factors such as cable length the number of junctions and your slip ring installation You can measure the link speed by performing the Testing the Sonar Head telemetry procedure VDSL SNR Margin The VDSL Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Margin controls the amount of noise and tolerance in the cable It is the difference betwe...

Страница 111: ...age 64 Testing the Sonar Head telemetry page 24 Head Firmware Configuration dialog box The Head Firmware Configuration dialog box allows you to upgrade the Sonar Head firmware How to open This dialog box is opened from the Setup menu Note This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused To pause the Sonar Head click Setup Connect then open the Menu Widget in the top ri...

Страница 112: ...type browsing for the file then clicking the Write button Note The receive hardware RX HW and software RX SW must both be on the same version You can view the current version numbers in this dialog box Details Head The Head table shows you the serial number and IP Address of the Sonar Head Configuration type Select the type of software or firmware that you are upgrading M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manu...

Страница 113: ... Click this button to start the upgrade process You will be prompted to confirm the upgrade Related topics Upgrading the Sonar Head page 62 System Configuration dialog box Sonar Setup page You can discover and connect to the Sonar Head on the Sonar Setup page You can also view the Sonar Head network properties and adjust the network link speed How to open This dialog box is opened from the Setup m...

Страница 114: ...scription This dialog box allows you to connect to the Sonar Head You can connect manually or automatically each time you start the software This dialog box also provides diagnostic network tools M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 115: ... Sonar Processor must be on the same network as the Sonar Head Tip If you need to set up a unique network environment you can change the IP Address Port Subnet Mask and Default Gateway of the Sonar Head using the Head Network Setup dialog box Trigger Mode If applicable set the Trigger mode to synchronize the Sonar Head with another acoustic device such as a second M3 Sonar FLS Sonar Head or a sub ...

Страница 116: ...heck this box to connect to the Sonar Head automatically the next time the software starts Override Network Link Speed If telemetry quality is poor you can limit the network link speed Be default the network link speed is limited to 100 Mbps There are no standard sonar applications with a telemetry link speed requirement higher than 100 Mbps Note Overriding the network link speed will provide a mo...

Страница 117: ...iguration dialog box Sensors Setup page The Sensors Setup page allows you to configure external sensors such as a GPS to provide navigation information How to open This dialog box is opened from the Setup menu Select the Devices Sensors Setup tab Note This page is not available while the Sonar Head is running Functions and dialog boxes ...

Страница 118: ...external sensors that provide speed heading or latitude longitude coordinates then this dialog box allows you to set them up Readings from these sensors will appear in the Information Widget located in the sonar view M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 119: ... lists all supported datagram formats Port Location The location of the port receiving external sensor data can be a COM port a UDP Ethernet port or a port on the Sonar Head Port This drop down lists the available port numbers Select the port where the device is connected Baud Rate Specify the baud rate speed for the serial communication The standard baud rate defined for NMEA communication is 480...

Страница 120: ... Interface This drop down lists possible serial communication methods Related topics System Configuration dialog box Master Reference page page 125 System Configuration dialog box Rotators Setup page Rotators are required if you wish to pan or tilt the M3 Sonar FLS during operation Use the Rotators Setup page to set up and test your rotators How to open This dialog box is opened from the Setup men...

Страница 121: ...ports the following rotators Kongsberg OE 10 102 Dual Axes Pan and Tilt unit Kongsberg OE10 103 Single Axis Pan unit Kongsberg Mesotech 806 00360000 SS350 Single Axis high precision Pan unit You must connect your rotator to a PC COM port Functions and dialog boxes ...

Страница 122: ...ct two sonar axes for a dual axes unit There are three possible sonar axes To view the orientation of each axis click System Configuration Deployment Mounting Offsets and select each axis in the Rotators section Observe the animation to see the rotation of each axis Port Location Select which port the rotator is connected to can either be a COM port or a Sonar port Port This drop down lists the av...

Страница 123: ... are experiencing communication problems with your rotator make sure that you have selected the correct ID for your model Related topics System Configuration dialog box Mounting Offsets page page 128 Controlling the rotator page 42 Rotator Test dialog box Test your rotators in this dialog box by making sure you can connect to the rotator and send commands to it How to open This dialog box is opene...

Страница 124: ...10 103 The Kongsberg Mesotech 806 00360000 SS350 is similar except a Calibrate button appears You must click this button to correctly align the rotator after powering down and powering up this rotator does not keep absolute zero indexing In addition there is no option to set up soft stops this rotator has fixed hard and soft stops M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 125: ...to the rotator Disconnect Click this button to disconnect from the rotator Current Position Shows the current rotator position in degrees A Calibrate button will appear here is you are using the Kongsberg Mesotech 806 00360000 SS350 rotator Click this button to reset the zero index after powering down then powering up Functions and dialog boxes ...

Страница 126: ... software function to set the rotator stops so that the rotator will not rotate beyond the stops during operation To avoid hitting objects or twisting cables when rotating hard stops pins are usually bolted onto the rotator mount to stop rotation at predefined positions However soft stops allow you to program the rotator stops in the M3 Sonar FLS software to mitigate mechanical wear and avoid shea...

Страница 127: ...to position fields then click the associated button to move the Sonar Head to that position on the tilt or pan axis Click the Stop Move button to cancel the rotation Rotator Control Dialog Type Set the Rotator Control Dialog Type before you start operation of the sonar Select Pan Tilt Control if you wish to manually move the Sonar Head up down or sideways during operation The 3D Scan option is not...

Страница 128: ...particular reference you may leave the value set to Fixed When setting a value to Fixed you can enter the fixed value into the adjacent text box Details Configuration Select the desired configuration from the drop down list Click New to create a new configuration based on the default settings Click Save As to save the current configuration or Delete to delete the current configuration M3 Sonar FLS...

Страница 129: ...ting rotation of a vessel about its longitudinal axis Heave Heave is the linear vertical up down motion of the vessel Sound Speed This shows the current sound speed value whether it is provided by a sensor calculated or entered manually A sound speed sensor is required to accurately measure in water speed near the Sonar Head This parameter can be changed while the Sonar Head is running Check the O...

Страница 130: ...of the Sonar Head relative to the GPS antenna If you have a rotator you must calibrate the position of the rotator relative to the Sonar Head How to open This dialog box is opened from the Setup menu Select the Deployment Mounting Offsets tab Note This page is not available while the Sonar Head is running M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 131: ...onar FLS Sonar Head on an ROV you will need to specify where the Sonar Head is positioned in three dimensional space relative to the GPS antenna Inaccurate mounting offsets will display your sonar data incorrectly in the sonar view Functions and dialog boxes ...

Страница 132: ...r Head orientations Observe the animation to make sure your Sonar Head is facing in the correct direction for the selected orientation The orientation depends on how you are using the M3 Sonar FLS For example a forward facing orientation can be used for obstacle avoidance on a remotely operated vehicle ROV If you wish to create your own orientation select Custom then enter in the precise pitch rol...

Страница 133: ...n this page during playback instead of the offsets recorded in your data file Tip If you apply the offset override playback a file then re record a new file during playback the offsets will not be applied to the new re recorded file the new file will use the original offsets However if you export data to a third party application in playback mode the offset override will be applied to the exported...

Страница 134: ...ode has its own pre defined characteristics such as differing ranges angular resolutions and pulse types Note You cannot select a sonar application until the Sonar Head is connected All Sonar Applications menu items will be greyed out until the sonar is running How to open To open this menu click the menu title M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 135: ...ng 20 You can use this sonar application for navigation and obstacle avoidance This application uses a 20 degree Tx vertical beamwidth Imaging 40 You can use this sonar application for navigation and obstacle avoidance This application uses a 40 degree Tx vertical beamwidth Rub Test Use this sonar application as part of a system test to make sure that the transducer is receiving a signal Rub the t...

Страница 136: ...nge detection The trade off is a reduction in the ping rate partially due to the long range and partially to maintain power consumption within reasonable limits We recommend a maximum vessel speed of five knots for imaging applications Details Sonar Application Names Imaging 10 Imaging 20 Imaging 40 Range 0 2 m to 200 m Angular Resolution 2 Pulse Type Continuous Wave and Linear FM Chirp M3 Sonar F...

Страница 137: ...ogram Head dialog box such as configuring production settings making head corrections or changing transmit pulse definitions This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused Raw Data Frequency Spectrum Click to open the Raw Data Spectrum window The Raw Data Spectrum window allows you to find and observe any noise in the data Enable Network Sniffer Click to open the Net...

Страница 138: ...Power User Settings dialog box The Power User Settings dialog box allows you to configure advanced controls You can also override the beamlist or processing type during playback The Ping Rate Update Rate and Mode ID are displayed for your information How to open This dialog box is opened from the Advanced menu M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 139: ...r Head to the raw data before beamforming Azimuth Processing This feature allows you to make sure the raw data is received properly and to make sure there are no faulty elements in the transducer Unchecking this box will display the range compressed raw data in the sonar view with a range vs element number instead of a range vs beam angle The beamforming processing either the time domain beamforme...

Страница 140: ... to replace the beamlist of a recorded mmb file with a new beamlist XML file The recorded raw data will be beamformed based on the new beamlist Checking the Override Beamlist box will enable the Beamlist File field You can type in the beamlist file s address or click the folder icon to browse for it Override Processing Type Leave this setting as No to use the original processing type for beamformi...

Страница 141: ...duction settings making head corrections or changing transmit pulse definitions How to open This dialog box is opened from the Advanced menu Note This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused To pause the Sonar Head click Setup Connect then open the Menu Widget in the top right corner of the sonar view Click Pause Select the Production Config tab Functions and dialo...

Страница 142: ...ription Use the Production Config page to view or change advanced Sonar Head parameters such as the Serial Number or MAC Address This page is primarily intended for use by production test engineers M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 143: ...nar Head Write Config Click this button to re program the Sonar Head with the parameters displayed in the Production Configuration table Read Config Click this button to populate the Production Configuration fields with the current parameter values values are read from the Sonar Head Program Head dialog box Head Corrections page You can perform advanced tasks in the Program Head dialog box such as...

Страница 144: ...Range Reference Coefficients to the Sonar Head This page is primarily intended for use by production test engineers Details Head The Head table shows you the serial number and IP Address of the Sonar Head Configuration type Select the type of configuration you wish to apply M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 145: ...m Head dialog box such as configuring production settings making head corrections or changing transmit pulse definitions How to open This dialog box is opened from the Advanced menu Note This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused To pause the Sonar Head click Setup Connect then open the Menu Widget in the top right corner of the sonar view Click Pause Select the ...

Страница 146: ...se for the latest configuration file on your local drive Click the Write button to apply the configuration parameters in your file to the Sonar Head Select the box if you wish to load the transmit pulse definitions when connecting to the Sonar Head M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual ...

Страница 147: ...indow displays the normalized real time raw data spectrum The baseband sampling frequency range of the received signal is shown on the x axis and the normalized spectrum amplitude is shown on the y axis in dB You can also view the carrier frequency of the raw data the normalized transmitted signal frequency spectrum and the maximum signal strength averaged across the elements Functions and dialog ...

Страница 148: ...and install a free XML file editor such as Notepad Navigate to C KML M3 Sonar FLS_V0120 bin SettingsM3SonarFLS Open the PowerUsersInfo xml file with your XML file editor Description You need a software license key to apply the values in the PowerUsersInfo xml XML file to the M3 Sonar FLS software If you do not have a software license then the default values will be used The new values will be appl...

Страница 149: ...L tag OverrideBeamlistFile Enter the beamlist file s address into the XML tag ProcessingTypeOverride Enter a value of Yes or No in the XML tag Leave this setting as No to use the original processing type for beamforming in post processing Note The other parameters in the Power User Settings XML file are for profiling applications only and are not supported by the M3 Sonar FLS Related topics Power ...

Страница 150: ...ies the current software version The version described in this publication is 1 2 User Manual Click User Manual to open the M3 Sonar FLS Reference Manual in PDF format This manual is only applicable to the software version you are using If you are using an older version of software it will not be the latest version Tip You can download the latest software from http www km kongsberg com mesotechsof...

Страница 151: ...our true zoom windows when running a Sonar Head D Tape Measure Measures distances on the sonar view Also allows you to place a measurement overlay on the sonar view E Protractor You can use the protractor to measure the angle between two lines then place the resulting overlay in the sonar view F String Measure You can use the string measure tool to define an area The size and perimeter of the area...

Страница 152: ...placed in the sonar views O Save image without overlays Click this button to save sonar view images excluding any overlays you ve placed in the sonar views P TVG Setup dialog box TVG Time Variable Gain compensates for the loss of acoustic energy due to geometric spread and absorption Q Average Filter Clicking the A button will enable the Average Filter This filter reduces noise Slow moving feature...

Страница 153: ... the tools such as the Tape Measure for example clicking the Arrow button will cancel the current tool To move overlays around in the sonar view click the Arrow button then click and hold the left mouse button on an overlay Drag it to where you want it then release the mouse button Wiper Removes items from the sonar view When selected click on each overlay you wish to delete If your sonar view bec...

Страница 154: ...zoom area to another location with the cursor The images in the true zoom windows B are acquired separately using high resolution sampling parameters and adequate transmit pulses If you record sonar data while the zoom windows are open the zoom window data will also be recorded for replay During playback the zoom windows will open automatically Tip Reference cursors can be used with a Zoom window ...

Страница 155: ...aring label to a position on the screen where it is more legible Related topics Measuring distances page 55 Protractor You can use the protractor to measure the angle between two lines then place the resulting overlay in the sonar view The protractor tool measures the angle between a baseline and a second line that intersects the baseline In the sonar view click the point where you want to start t...

Страница 156: ...Box dialog box Tip If the text you entered does not fit within the text label overlay you can resize the label by clicking on the label border then dragging it to create a larger label Related topics Placing text labels page 57 Reference cursors You can place one or two reference cursors as overlays on the sonar view When you place two cursors an additional overlay will appear with information abo...

Страница 157: ...IQAS measures a known point target against a specification such as resolution Peak Side Lobe Ratio PSLR or Integrated Side Lobe Ratio ISLR To enable IQAS click the IQAS button on the tool bar Two IQAS dialog boxes will open One dialog box shows the range in metres and the other shows the azimuth angle in degrees Move the IQAS cursor to a target of interest in the sonar view then click the left mou...

Страница 158: ... without overlays With one click you can capture an image of the sonar view either with overlays or without overlays Click this button to save sonar view images including any overlays you ve placed in the sonar views Click the Save image with overlay button to save the sonar view image including any overlays such as the Tape Measure or Text Labels for example you ve placed in the sonar view If you...

Страница 159: ...n TVG profile Before changing the TVG settings start the sonar click Setup Connect then select the sonar application you want to configure from the Sonar applications list The TVG profiles will not be saved when closing the software default values will apply when starting up the M3 Sonar FLS software Click the TVG button This button is located on the tool bar Description When an acoustic pulse is ...

Страница 160: ...independent of their physical distance from the transducer Details The TVG compensation is expressed as a logarithmic curve You can choose from a selection of curves Each curve has a different slope creating a different gain compensation Four adjustable factors are used to set the gain curve A Factor Represents spreading loss B Factor Represents one way absorption loss C Factor Represents a base o...

Страница 161: ...922 20297001 1 2 159 Related topics Adjusting the TVG Time Variable Gain setting page 38 Functions and dialog boxes ...

Страница 162: ...ing the B button will enable the Background Removal filter This filter removes stationary parts of the background to enhance moving objects such as fish for example Edge Enhancement Clicking the E button will enable Edge Enhancement This filter enhances the edge of moving features This filter provides some persistence for the image Edge Enhancement is especially useful when you wish to view a scho...

Страница 163: ...o technical specifications page 162 Interface specifications page 162 Performance specifications page 165 Mechanical specifications page 166 Power requirements page 167 Environmental requirements page 167 Minimum computer requirements page 168 Technical specifications ...

Страница 164: ...am formats for GPS position information The M3 Sonar FLS system supports the following datagram formats for position information NMEA GGA The NMEA GGA datagram transfers time position and fix related data from a global positioning system GPS NMEA GLL The NMEA GLL datagram transfers the latitude and longitude of vessel position the time of the position fix and the current status from a global posit...

Страница 165: ...lds roll pitch heave and heading information The datagram contains a 10 byte message Octans STD1 This is a third party proprietary datagram format for heading speed and motion It was created by iXSea http www ixblue com for use with their Octans gyrocompass Supported datagram formats for motion information The M3 Sonar FLS system supports the following datagram formats from a motion sensor Teledyn...

Страница 166: ...agram provides the current depth under the transducer In new designs this datagram format is frequently used to replace the DBK and DBS formats NMEA DPT The NMEA DPT datagram provides the water depth relative to the transducer and the offset of the measuring transducer Processed data formats The following processed data output formats are available mmb This is raw element data not beamformed in a ...

Страница 167: ...onar Head it takes two minutes to synchronize the time to within five milliseconds 1PPS Time Sync Mode 1PPS is a 0 to 5 VDC pulse with a 50 duty cycle The Sonar Head time can be synchronized to external 1PPS pulses The time is synchronized to the rising edge of the 1PPS pulses When the rising edge of a 1PPS pulse is detected then the ns us and ms counters are set to zero The second counter is set ...

Страница 168: ... rate up to 20 Hz Mechanical specifications These mechanical specifications summarize the physical properties of the M3 Sonar FLS system Sonar Processor The Sonar Processor uses a high quality commercial off the shelf laptop computer workstation The weight and dimensions of the model may vary Contact your Kongsberg Mesotech representative for information about the current model that is delivered w...

Страница 169: ...s summarize the temperature requirements and other environmental standards for the M3 Sonar FLS system Sonar Processor The Sonar Processor uses a high quality commercial off the shelf laptop computer workstation This computer is intended to be installed inside in an area suitable for extended human habitation Contact your Kongsberg Mesotech representative for information about the current model th...

Страница 170: ...adapter and a high speed Ethernet adapter We recommend a computer with a CPU that has a PassMark Software benchmark score of 8000 or more passmark com PassMark Software is a Windows computer performance benchmarking utility Computers with a CPU score of 8000 or higher have been tested with the M3 Sonar FLS Lower scoring computers may not perform well resulting in a slow GUI response slower ping ra...

Страница 171: ...erial lines depends on your interface requirements Operating system The M3 Sonar FLS software has been designed for the Microsoft 64 bit Windows 10 operating system Windows 7 is supported for imaging applications only Profiling applications will not work properly in Windows 7 Operating systems older than Windows 7 are not supported Technical specifications ...

Страница 172: ...d Rate System Configuration dialog box 117 120 button Arrow 151 Average Filter 160 Background Removal Filter 160 Edge Enhancement 160 IQAS 155 No Filter 160 Protractor 153 Reference cursor 1 154 Reference cursor 2 154 Save image with overlay 156 Save image without overlay 156 String measure 153 Tape measure 153 Text label 154 Wiper 151 Zoom windows 152 C Calculator Geo Projection dialog box 103 ch...

Страница 173: ...emoval Filter 160 Convert to Video dialog box 90 Display menu 80 95 Edge Enhancement 160 File menu 79 88 Geo Projection dialog box 102 Head Firmware Configuration dialog box 110 Head Network Setup dialog box 107 Help menu 86 148 IQAS 155 menu system 70 No Filter 160 Playback Console 99 Power User Settings dialog box 137 Power User Settings XML file 146 Preferences dialog box 104 Program Head dialo...

Страница 174: ...thernet adapter Defining the IP address on the network adapter 21 Ethernet Test 100Mbps purpose 84 133 Ethernet Test 10Mbps purpose 84 133 Exit function purpose 79 88 external sensors setting up 39 F feedback send us 8 Feet Preferences dialog box 105 File menu description 79 88 how to open 79 88 filters applying 38 Folder Conversion Convert to Video dialog box 92 Font Size function purpose 81 96 f...

Страница 175: ...bels 57 play back a record file 46 record sonar data 45 save and retrieve images 45 save GeoTiff files 51 set up external sensors 39 test 1PPS Time Sync Mode 27 test the sonar and sensors 24 test the Sonar Head 22 Turning off the M3 Sonar FLS system 17 Turning on the M3 Sonar FLS system 16 upgrade the Sonar Head 62 how to open Advanced menu 85 135 Display menu 80 95 File menu 79 88 Help menu 86 14...

Страница 176: ...box 138 motion sensor datagram formats 163 N Name Preferences dialog box 105 System Configuration dialog box 117 120 network adapter Defining the IP address on the network adapter 21 Network log level System Configuration dialog box 114 Network Sniffer window purpose 85 135 No Filter description 160 noise and interference sonar view 72 Northing Easting Geo Projection dialog box 103 O office suppor...

Страница 177: ...uring 32 Cropped Width 106 description 104 details 105 Distance Time 106 Feet 105 Geographic 105 Local Time 105 Meters 105 Name 105 Overlay Text 105 Prompt User for Filename 105 purpose 82 100 Range Bearing 105 Use default location 105 UTC Time 105 X Y 105 presentation description 68 procedure adjusting sonar views 35 adjusting the TVG 38 applying filters 38 changing the frequency 22 changing the ...

Страница 178: ... 96 Sidelobe Reduction function 81 96 Sonar Head 14 Sonar Processor 13 Speckle Filter function 81 96 Stop Playback function 79 88 System Configuration dialog box 82 100 this publication 7 tool bar 80 95 User Manual function 86 148 Q Quality Convert to Video dialog box 91 R Radius System Configuration dialog box 130 range choosing 33 Range Bearing Preferences dialog box 105 Range Processing Power U...

Страница 179: ...uction 14 overview 14 purpose 14 testing 22 upgrading 62 sonar presentation description 68 Sonar Processor configuring 19 introduction 13 overview 13 purpose 13 Sonar Setup dialog box connecting to the sonar 31 sonar view about 71 description 71 interpreting 72 noise and interference 72 sonar views adjust 35 sound speed datagram formats 164 Sound Speed System Configuration dialog box 126 Source Fi...

Страница 180: ...its 97 Target Marker function description 97 details 97 target markers placing 59 technical requirements computer 168 mains power 167 power 167 supply power 167 technical specifications interface specifications 162 introduction 162 performance 165 temperature requirements 167 Test Device System Configuration dialog box 117 120 testing 1PPS Time Sync Mode 27 sonar and sensors 24 Sonar Head 22 Text ...

Страница 181: ... box 105 V VDSL Profile Head Network Setup dialog box 108 VDSL SNR Margin Head Network Setup dialog box 108 view sonar view description 71 W window Raw Data Spectrum window description 145 Wiper description 151 Write Head Firmware Configuration dialog box 111 Write Config Program Head dialog box 141 Write to Head Head Network Setup dialog box 108 X X Y Preferences dialog box 105 X Offset System Co...

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