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I N S TRU CT I O N M A N UA L

SI M R A D EQ3 3 - 2Echosounder

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About this manual

The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publicationwere to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print.We reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation andmaintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuousdevelopment and improvement. No part of this publication may be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwisewithout prior permission from Simrad AS. No liability can be accepted forany inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although every care has beentaken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.

This manual combines operating and installation information for the EQ33-2Echosounder. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the basicinstructions prior to installation or use.

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EQ33-2 Echosounder Table of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction and safety summary1.1 Introduction and system familiarization .......................................1-11.2 Safety summary ........................................................................... 1-21.3 How to get started .........................................................................1-31.3.1 Dedicated function keys ............................................................... 1-41.3.2 Echosounder features ................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 Fundamentals and initial startup2.1 Fundamentals of the display and page system ............................. 2-12.2 Key functions ............................................................................... 2-32.3 Menu bar .......................................................................................2-42.4 Menu layout .................................................................................. 2-52.5 Initial start-up ...............................................................................2-62.6 Turn power on ............................................................................... 2-72.7 Turn power off ..............................................................................2-82.8 Simrad WR20 RemoteCommander (optional) ............................. 2-8

Chapter 3 Position menu3. Position menu ............................................................................... 3-13.1 Position display ............................................................................. 3-1

Chapter 4 Pilot menu4. Pilot menu .................................................................................... 4-14.1 Highway display ........................................................................... 4-14.2 Navigation setup ........................................................................... 4-1

Chapter 5 Echosounder operation

5. Echosounder operation ................................................................. 5-15.1 Echosounder menu ....................................................................... 5-25.2 Echosounder display ..................................................................... 5-25.3 Variable range marker .................................................................. 5-35.4 Echo quick menu ..........................................................................5-45.5 Plot event mark on echo display ...................................................5-65.6 Presentation setup .........................................................................5-65.7 Depth & temperature diagram .....................................................5-9

Chapter 6 Engine monitoring6. Engine menu ................................................................................. 6-16.1 Engine status ................................................................................6-2

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6.2 Fuel and transmission ...................................................................6-46.3 Battery status ................................................................................ 6-56.4 Second set of engine monitoring displays .................................... 6-76.5 Demo mode ..................................................................................6-8

Chapter 7 Miscellaneous menu7. Miscellaneous menu ..................................................................... 7-17.1 Wind display ................................................................................. 7-17.2 Decca lanes ................................................................................... 7-37.3 Loran C ......................................................................................... 7-4

Chapter 8 Setup menu8. Setup menu ................................................................................... 8-18.1 Echosounder setup ........................................................................ 8-18.2 Pilot/Position setup ....................................................................... 8-38.3 Speed alarm, units & language ....................................................8-48.4 Interface setup .............................................................................. 8-78.4.1 Description of NMEA0183 sentences ........................................ 8-138.4.2 Description of NMEA2000 sentences ........................................8-148.5 Palette setup ................................................................................ 8-15

8.6 Factory settings ...........................................................................8-17

Chapter 9 Principles of operation9.1 Parts of an echosounder ................................................................ 9-19.2 How the echosounder works......................................................... 9-29.3 Transducer beam width ................................................................ 9-39.4 Effects of the vessels speed .........................................................9-4

Chapter 10 Installation and service10. Installation and service............................................................... 10-110.1 Installation notes ........................................................................ 10-110.2 Installation of EQ33-2 Echosounder .......................................... 10-310.3 Location for display unit ............................................................ 10-410.4 Electrical connections ................................................................ 10-510.4.1 Power supply connections .......................................................... 10-610.4.2 Fuse .............................................................................................10-610.4.3 Transducer connection ............................................................... 10-610.4.4 Interface connection ...................................................................10-610.5 Basic transducer and cable information ..................................... 10-810.5.1 Transducers (optional) ................................................................ 10-8

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10.5.2 Determining the position for the transducer .............................10-1110.6 Preventive maintenance .............................................................10-1210.7 Repair and service .....................................................................10-1210.8 Troubleshooting .........................................................................10-1310.9 Specifications ............................................................................10-14

Appendix A Glossary of terms ...................................................................A-1

Index .............................................................................. end of manual

CE Declaration .......................................................................... end of manual

International warranty .............................................................. end of manual

List of Simrad distributors ........................................................ end of manual

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EQ33-2 Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-1

1.1 Introduction and system familiarization

Congratulations on your purchase of SIMR AD EQ33-2 Echosounder andFishfinder - a high performance echosounder in a unique slim-line designwith a bright 6 TFT color display.

The EQ33-2 is both an echosounder system with selectable frequency i.e. 50and 200 kHz, providing an impression of what is to be found in the waterunder the vessel, and it is a repeater for navigational data from connected GPSreceiver.

The SimNet data and control network provides high speed data transfer andcontrol between Simrad products that are integrated as a total navigation,steering and communication system on board.

How to use this manual?It is a good idea if you make yourself familiar with the key functions, menustructure and rotation of pages (screens) described in chapter 2 before youstart out, and then proceed with section 2.5 Initial start-up. For quick locationof a certain term, please check the Glossary of terms and the Index at theback of the manual. Also, How to get started further on in this chapter willgive you a quick introduction to some of the features you have access to in

your new echosounder.

The display examples shown in this manual are not always an exact copy of what you will see on the screen, as the presentation depends on your systemconfiguration and choices of setup.

How to interpret special marked key symbols etc. in the manual:

+/- Either the + (plus) or - (minus) key may be applied.

0-9 Alpha-numeric keys for insertion of figures.

A-Z Alpha-numeric keys for insertion of letters.

Emphasizes important points.

3,3 Indicates that you should press the keys [3] and [3] to obtain what iswritten in italic next to the key.

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Chapter 1-2 EQ33-2 Introduction and safety summary

1.2 Safety summary

Precaution: Do not open the equipment, only qualified persons should work inside the equipment. If the glass in the screen breaks, be careful not to cutyourself on the sharp edges of the glass pieces.

Power sour ce, fuse and power cable: Check that the DC power supplied tothe unit is within the range of 10 to 32 volts. Note that the appropriate fusemust be employed (see the fuse rating in section 10.9 Specifications). Ensurethat the power cord is firmly attached.

Grounding: To reduce electrical interference and risk of electrical shock,properly ground the unit to the ships ground using the ground screw at therear of the unit. Good grounding should also be exercised for any equipmentconnected to the EQ33-2.

Quality ser vice per sonnel: The EQ33-2 is sealed and does not contain anyuser serviceable parts. Opening of the unit will void its warranty. Touchingelectrical parts inside may cause bodily harm. If the unit is not working prop-erly, check sections 10.6 Preventive maintenance, 10.7 Repair and service, and10.8 Troubleshooting. If your EQ33-2 requires servicing or repair, call yourauthorized SIMRAD dealer.

Glossar y of terms: If you have never used an echosounder before or if you areunsure of how a term is used in this manual, then turn to Appendix A - Glos-sary of terms.

Default sett ings: All user implemented data in the EQ33-2 can be erased bymaking a reset of the unit and thus return to factory default settings.

Cleaning: Do not use any kind of strong solvents e.g. spirit, alcohol, gasolineor oils.

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Automat ic input sour ce setup

Interface has not been set up!

To start automatic inputsource setup, make sure that

all connected products areturned ON, and press ENT.

Start ENT


1.3 How to get started

When starting up for the very first time, the first time after loadinga new software or after a master reset: Make sure that all hardwareinstallation and electrical connections are completed in accordanceto the installation instructions.

PWR Press and hold the [PWR] key until you have a picture on the screen

The system will perform a software update and check for com-munication activity. When finished, a new start-up window will bepresented on the screen:

After making sure that all connected products are turned ON:

ENT Press [ENT] to start automatic input source setup , - if a new product

is connected later on, refer to section 8.4 Interface setup.New window: Automatic input source setup listing Data type, Groupand Source of connected units.

ENT Press [ENT] to continue

ENT Press the [ENT] key when the legend System Ready appears on thescreen, - go to [MENU], [6], [3] if you wish to make adjustments to

the interface setup.

Heading is only available if a compass was detected at start-up.

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1.3.1 Dedicated function keys

STND Press [STND] from any other display will call up the standard echodisplay.

B-LCK Press [B-LCK] from any other display will call up the bottom lock display.

ZOOM Press [ZOOM] from any other display will call up the zoom display.

PAGE Press the [PAGE] key to toggle between four user-selectable pages.Press for 2 seconds to start automatic rotation of all four pages. Pressany key to return to normal operation.

1.3.2 Echosounder features

Range - Select range by the numeric keys 1-9, or adjust with the +/- keys.Key 0 will select Auto Range.

Gain - Adjust gain with the [GAIN-] and [GAIN+] keys to just below thepoint where you begin to see speckles of noise on the screen.

Change frequency - Press [ENT], [1] to toggle between 50 and 200 kHz.

A-scope - Press [ENT], [2] to toggle A-scope on/off. Echoes are displayed in abar-graph format. The strength of the actual echo is indicated by both widthand color intensity.

Bottom expansion* - Press [B-LCK] to call up the bottom lock display.Activate bottom expansion to expand the view of the bottom in the

echosounder display.

VRM expansion* - Press [ZOOM] to call up the zoom display. Activate VRMexpansion to expand the view near the VRM - Variable Range Marker - in theechosounder display. Use the up/down cursor to activate and move the VRM line.

Shift display * - Press [ENT], [6] to call up the shift display when operating indeep waters. Select the range for an expansion window. The expansion windowcan automatically follow a changing bottom or be set manually by the +/- keys.

*Return to standard echosounder display by pressing [STND].

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Transmit power off - Press [ENT], [STND] to stop transmission in order toobserve noise picked up by the transducer or to reduce power consumption.

Presentation setup - Press [ENT], [9] to access the setup display for either50 or 200 kHz. Press [ENT] to confirm changes, or leave the setup withouthaving made any changes by pressing [MENU].

Echosounder setup - Press [MENU], [6], [STND] when you need to makeany general settings, selecting a transducer or selecting demo mode etc.

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EQ33-2 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2-1

2.1 Fundamentals of the display and page system

The EQ33-2 Echosounder has a multi-function screen and data pres-entation system with full screen or a split screen with echo display

and data.

Full screen. Split screen.

There are four preset pages whichcan be set up to the presentation youprefer - see next page.

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Toggle between the four pr e-set pages manua lly:

PAGE Press the [PAGE] key - again and again - to toggle between the 4pre-set pages, which as default are: Echo 200kHz display, Depth &temperature diagram, Position display, and Highway display.

Toggle between the four pr e-set pages automat ically:

PAGE Hold the [PAGE] key depressed for two seconds to start a rotation of the 4 pages in intervals of 5 seconds - this interval can be changed,refer to section 8.3. Press [PAGE] again to return to normal opera-tion.

Example of how to change a pr e-set page:For instance, if you wish to have the Echo 50kHz display inserted inthe PAGE sequence instead of the Highway display:

PAGE Press the [PAGE] key until the Highway display appears

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...

3,1 then call up the Echo 50kHz display

The same display can be selected for view in more than one pageif it is selected via the menu. The hotkeys: [STND], [B-LCK] and[ZOOM] will jump to the page with the desired display - if its there,and if its not: it will replace the display in the active page.

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2.2 Key functions

Some of the key functions are general and can be applied at anytime, other key functions are related to a certain menu(s) and canonly be applied when in the appropriate menu.

MENU Turns the menu bar on/off. Exits any data display without taking anyaction.

EVENT Inserts a vertical mark at current ping and sends out WPL viaNMEA to connected chartplotter.

+/- Changes echosounder range i.e. + (plus) selects a larger range) / - (minus) selects a smaller range). Toggles between available values.

GAIN +/- Adjusts echosounder gain. Optimum adjustment: Press [GAIN+]till noise appears in water, then press [GAIN-] till noise just disap-pears again.

STND Shortcut to standard echo display from any other display.

B-LCK Shortcut to Bottom lock display from any other display.

ZOOM Shortcut to VRM expansion from any other display.

PAGE Toggles between four pre-selected pages (screens). Hold 2 secondsfor automatic rotation of the four pre-selected pages. A new, singlepress will resume normal operation.

ENT Opens for/confirms insertion and editing of data. Calls up Echoquick menu, gives access to data and setup displays related to activedisplay.

Moves cursor in data displays. Moves left/right/up/down in the menusystem. Adjusts gain (left/right). Activates and moves the VRM line(up/down).

0-9 The alpha-numeric keys inserts and selects data in data displays.Keys 1-9 are also Quick-range keys, which each represent a fixedechosounder range. Key 0 will activate auto range.

PWR Calls up a window where you can adjust the brightness in the screen,background light in keypad, and select Daylight displays, Nightdisplay or custom made color palettes. Hold two seconds to turn the

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power off.

CLR Turns off VRM line in echo displays (except in ZOOM mode).Deletes data in enter or edit mode.

2.3 Menu bar

MENU Toggles the menu bar on/off

To fit the complete menu bar across the screen, some of the menushave been abbreviated. However, the last selected menu will be high-lighted, and if its an abbreviation of the menu, then the completemenu title is written above the menu bar e.g.:

ECHOSOUNDER

1

POS

2

PILOT

3

ECHO

4

MISC

5

MISC

6

SETUP

1 Echo 50kHz

2 Echo 200kHz, etc.

Having selected e.g. 3:ECHO from the menu bar, its associatedmenus will drop down. Key in the number next to the function youwish to call forward, or use the cursor key to highlight the functionand press [ENT].

If you want to switch to a different menu, use the cursor key left/ right to move to the adjacent menu.

The menu bar will disappear from the screen at the selection of afunction, or by pressing the [MENU] key. Besides, if not used, itautomatically turns off after 30 seconds.

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2.4 Menu layout

1

POS2

PILOT3

ECHO

1 Position 1 Highway 1 Echo 50kHz

2 Echo 200kHz

3 Depth & temperature diagram

4

ENG5

MISC6

SETUP

1 Motor status 1 Wind STND Echosounder setup

2 Fuel and transmission 2 Decca lanes 1 Pilot/Position setup

3 Battery status 3 Loran C 2 Speed alarm, units & language

4 2nd Motor status 3 Interface setup

5 2nd Fuel and transmis. 4 Palette setup

6 2nd Battery status 5 Factory settings

Most functions in the menus are general, and can be called forwardat any time, but a few are related to a certain menu(s) and can onlybe called forward or activated in the appropriate menu. Inactivefunctions in the menu will have a different color from the rest of thefunctions.

When selecting a sub-menu in the SETUP menu, the display willalways appear in a pop-up window, so once you have accepted thechanges / or decide to just exit the display, then the display will dis-appear from the screen.It will not stay on as part of the page system, as you have no use forthis type of display in the page system.

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Automat ic input sour ce setup

I n t e r f a c e h a s n o t b e e n s e t u p !

T o s t a r t a u t o ma t i c i n p u ts o u r c e s e t u p , ma k e s u r e t h a t

a l l c o n n e c t e d p r o d u c t s a r et u r n e d ON, a n d p r e s s E NT .

Start ENT


2.5 Initial start-up

When starting up for the very first time, the first time after loadinga new software or after a master reset: Make sure that all hardwareinstallation and electrical connections are completed in accordanceto the installation instructions.

PWR Press and hold the [PWR] key until you have a picture on the screen

The system will perform a software update and check for com-munication activity. When finished, a new start-up window will bepresented on the screen:

After making sure that all connected products are turned ON:

ENT Press [ENT] to start automatic input source setup , - if a new product

is connected later on, refer to section 8.4 Interface setup.New window: Automatic input source setup listing Data type, Groupand Source of connected units.

ENT Press [ENT] to continue

ENT Press the [ENT] key when the legend System Ready appears on thescreen, - go to [MENU], [6], [3] if you wish to make adjustments to

the interface setup.

Heading is only available if a compass was detected at start-up.

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PWR Press [PWR] again to adjust the lighting in the screen and select dayor night display etc., move around in display by means of the cursor key and change settings with +/- keys, and...

ENT Confirm with [ENT]

Customizing the EQ33-2 to suit individual needs can be done as yougo along i.e. choose a different color for the display background,text, menu, etc. But to start out it will be wise to select the display language you prefer to use:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...

6,2 press [6], [2] to call up the language display Press up on the cursor to jump to the bottom line in the display

+/- Select language

ENT Confirm entry

The EQ33-2 has a demo program, which can be activated in the

Echosounder setup display, refer to section 8.1.

When a transducer has been installed and selected, and the echo-sounder is set up and ready to perform, please make sure that thedemo mode is switched OFF.

2.6 Turn power on

Starting up for the first time, or after loading a new software, orafter a master reset - see section 2.5.When starting up at any other time:

PWR To turn on the EQ33-2, press and hold the [PWR] key until you havea picture on the screen

ENT Press [ENT] when the system is ready

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2.7 Turn power off

PWR Call up INFO window, and...

PWR Press and hold until screen turns black

The EQ33-2 is now turned off. All the data and setups are saved andstored in the internal memory and, of course, will be available nexttime the unit is turned on.

2.8 Simrad WR20 Remote Commander (optional)The WR20 is the first remote control that can both display and con-trol the electronics on board when connected to the SimNet system.You can remotely command your NavStation with full MOB controlfrom anywhere within a range of 100 m. You will have seamlesscontrol of pilot and navigation. You can make VHF calls from theWR20 and much, much more.

The new WR20 - your per fect helmsman Small rugged waterproof handset

Display size: 35x25mm (1.4x1.0) Weight: 150 g Bluetooth Class 1 Rechargable Li-Ion battery Backlit keypad Keypad lock Handy neck strap Environment: -10 to +55C (-14 to +131F) Dimensions H:133mm (5.2), W:55mm (2.2),

D:32mm (1.3)

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EQ33-2 Position menu Chapter 3-1

3. Position menu

1

POS

1 Position

3.1 Position display

To present a position will require that the echosounder is con-nected to a navigator (GPS position sensor).

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...1,1 load Position display

Trip log 1 and 2.

Position in three deci-mals in minutes.

Water speed/speedover ground.

Course, magnetic ortrue.

Position update - if, for some reason, there is no position updatefrom external sensor, the displayed position will start to flash andonce normal position update is resumed the flashing will stop.

Position display setupThe general Position setup e.g. Display position as: LAT/LON,

Decca or Loran C, etc. is placed in the SETUP menu (section 8.2).ENT From position display, press [ENT] to load Position setup:

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P o s d i s p l a y s e t u p :

L o g 1: 0 0 0 0 0. 0 n mL o g 2: 0 0 0 0 0. 0 n m

Ad d i t i o n a l d a t a : DEP T H

Go to the function you wish to change

CLR Reset log

0-9 Key in new values, or...

+/- Toggle between available values

ENT Confirm editing and return to the Position display

Log - reset log or insert alternative start figure by altering the valuein the Log 1 and/or Log 2 line. Press [CLR] to reset the figure,and press the numeric keys 0-9 to alter the figure.

Add itional da ta - can be set to DEPTH or COMPASS.

DEPTH will be shown from built-in echosounder.COMPASS will show heading from connected sensor.

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EQ33-2 Pilot menu Chapter 4-1

4. Pilot menu

2

PILOT

1 Highway

4.1 Highway display

To present any information in the EQ33-2 highway display willrequire that a navigator is connected via SimNet or NMEA inputport (PWR) - refer to section 10.5 Electrical connections.

The connected navigator must be in navigation mode, whichcould be Cursor, Waypoint, Route or Track navigation - see nextpage.

4.2 Navigation setup

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...2,1 load Highway display

Since there is no navigation mode active, you will receive the legend:NAVIGATION IS OFF. To enter the basic Navigation setup:

ENT Load Navigation setup

Na v i g a t i o n s e t u p :XT E d i s t a n c e : 0 0 . 1 0 n m

Alarm distance can be changed in this display, but alarm can only beinitiated from the connected navigator. Maximum setting in nauticalmiles is 9.99 nm.

ENT Return to Highway display

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Highway display (with act ive navigat ion mode)

Nautical miles indication (0.10nm and 0.20nm) on horizontal linesindicates how many nautical miles there are from ships position tothe horizontal line.

C: Course over groundX: Cross-track-errorS: Speed over groundB: Bearing to approaching WPD: Distance to waypointV: Speed towards WP (velocity)

Bottom line indicates name/number of approaching waypoint orroutepoint.

Ships position and heading in relation to intended track.

Ideal course line between two waypoints starting from shipsposition when a navigation mode is activated on connected navi-gator.

XTE alarm lines - an alarm will sound if the ship touches thelines (default distance: 0.10nm).

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EQ33-2 Echosounder operation Chapter 5-1

5. Echosounder operation

The echosounder function of the EQ33-2 determines the distancebetween its transducer and underwater objects such as fish, lakebottom or sea bed. It does this by utilizing the fact that an ultrasonicwave transmitted through water travels at a nearly constant speedof 4800 feet (1500 meters) per second. When a sound wave strikesan underwater object such as fish or sea bottom, part of the soundwave is reflected back toward the source. Thus by calculating thetime difference between the transmission of a sound wave and thereception of the reflected sound wave, the depth to the object can bedetermined.

The entire process begins in the display unit. Transmitter power issent to the transducer as a short pulse of electrical energy. The elec-trical signal produced by the transmitter is converted into an ultra-sonic signal by the transducer and transmitted into the water. Anyreflected signals from intervening objects (such as a fish school)are received by the transducer and converted back into an electri-cal signal. It is then amplified in the amplifier section, and finally,displayed on the screen.

The picture displayed is made up of a series of vertical scan lines(pings), one for each transmission. Each line represents a snapshotof what has occurred beneath the boat. The series of snapshots areaccumulated side by side across the screen, and the resulting con-tours of the bottom and fish between the bottom and surface aredisplayed.

Selecting echosounder displaysThe EQ33-2 provides various types of echosounder displays: stand-ard echogram, A-scope, bottom expansion (zoom), VRM expansionand shift mode. Each display has its special advantages. Select theappropriate setup for the echosounder display in the presentationSetup and Echosounder setup displays, considering current seaarea and target fish.

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5.1 Echosounder menu

3

ECHO1 Echo 50kHz - see section 5.22 Echo 200kHz - see section 5.23 Depth & temperature diagram - see section 5.7

5.2 Echosounder display

Low and high frequency echosounder display can be set up sepa-rately. The low frequency display will show deep water bottomcontours, and the high frequency display will show the mid-watersection with trawl targets or bait fish in a higher resolution.

As an example:MENU Call up the menu bar, and...

3,2 load the Echo display for 200kHz, or...

STND Hotkey to Echo display i.e. jumps to page with Echo 50kHz or Echo200kHz display; if none: inserts the last active Echo display in active

page.

Transmissionline

Depth range

is adjustablewith +/- keysor the Quick-range keys1-9.Press key 0to return toAuto range.

This is the basic presentation mode (standard display) for observingfish schools and sea bed. Some surface noise may appear just below

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the transmission line.The data field is preset to show: Actual depth * DK , transmit powerA100W (set to AUTO), transmission pulse length A- SHORT (setto AUTO), see section 5.6.Water temperature T in Celcius or Fahrenheit (in 1/10 degrees),water or SOG speed S in knots or kilometers/hour or miles/hour- units can be changed in Setup for units (MENU,6,2).

*) Actual depth i.e. Depth below K eel/Surface/Transducer - settingscan be changed in Echosounder menu (MENU,6,STND).

Press cursor left/right to adjust gain

ENT Press [ENT], [9] to load the Presentation setup related to active9 echo display 50kHz or 200kHz - (see section 5.6)

Use the cursor to go to the function you wish to change the value for


ENT Confirm changes

5.3 Variable range marker

VRM Variable Range Marker refers to a horizontal black lineshown on the display screen. The user can measure the range totargets shown on the display screen by use of the VRM. The depth tothe VRM can be seen in the left side of the screen. This function is

not available if VRM expansion is ON.

From active echo display:

Activate the Variable Range Marker function, and...

Move the VRM up/down

+/- Adjust the range by means of the +/- keys

CLR Turn VRM off again

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5.4 Echo quick menuA number of echo features can easily be accessed from the Echoquick menu.

From active echo display:ENT Call up the Echo quick menu with access to the following features:

Echo quick menu

1 Change frequency

2 Hide A-scope

3 Standard Echo display

4 Bottom lock display

5 Zoom display

6 Shift display

9 Presentation setup

STND Transmit power off

MENU Exit

1 Change frequency will toggle between 50 or 200 kHz displays(Airmar transducers) to suit the task. 200 kHz is for general purposeand offers optimum discrimination and a narrow transmitter beam.50 kHz is for searching in a wider area, determining bottom condi-tions and going the deepest.

2 Hide/Activate A-scope The ampli-tude scope at the right side of the echodisplay indicates the precise amplitudeor strength of the last received ping(sounding), which often can be used fordetermining individual species of fishor hardness of the bottom.

3 Standard Echo display Return to the basic presentation mode(standard display) from echo display with an added feature e.g.bottom expansion, VRM expansion, etc.

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4 Bottom lock display The advancedbottom lock and expansion featureensures a reliable depth readout andprovides a compressed standard dis-play in the upper half of the display.The bottom area can be magnified forbetter separation of echoes. The actualrange of the expansion window can beadjusted in the Presentation Setup.

5 Zoom display This feature will providean expanded view of the area near the

Variable Range Marker (see section 5.3)which will give a better separation of echoes. The actual range of the expan-sion window can be adjusted in thePresentation Setup.

The zoom level can be selected in seven steps, ranging from 1 to 50meters, or converting to feet or fathoms (refer to Setup for units, sec-tion 8.3).

6 Shift display This feature can beapplied when operating in deep waters.Select the range for an expansionwindow. The expansion window canautomatically follow a changing bottomor be set manually by the +/- keys.

9 Presentation setup Load the setup related to active echo display, seesection 5.6.

STND Transmit power off Stop transmission in order to observe noisepicked up by the transducer.

MENU Abandon the Echo quick menu without making any changes

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5.5 Plot event mark on echo display

From active echo display:

Inserts a vertical mark at current ping and sends out WPL viaNMEA to connected chartplotter.

5.6 Presentation setup

The general Echosounder setup e.g. Selecting transducer, Alarm set-tings, Demo mode etc. is placed in the SETUP menu (section 8.1).

The echo setup in this chapter are the most common settings foradjusting the presentation of the high or low frequency echo picture.

ENT Press [ENT], [9] to load the Presentation setup related to active9 echo display 50kHz or 200kHz

S e t u p 2 0 0 k Hz :Ra n g e s t a r t : 0 0 0 mRa n g e : AUT O 2 5 mGa i n : 0 5 0 %Wh i t e l i n e : OF FE x p a n s i o n wi n d o w: 6 mT VG: No r ma l ( 2 0 l o g R)P i n g t o p i n g f i l t e r : ONS i g n a l t h r e s h o l d : OF FCo l o r t h r e s h o l d : OF FDe p t h g r i d : OF FTr a n s mi t p u l s e l e n g t h : AUT OTr a n s mi t p o we r : AUT OS c r o l l s y n c h r o n i z a t i o n: TI MES c r o l l s p e e d : HI GH

Use the cursor to go to the function you wish to change the value for

0-9 Key in new figures, or...


ENT Confirm changes, or...

MENU Abandon changes and exit display

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Range star t allows the user to set the displayed depth range tobegin at some point below the surface. For example, a 100 meter dis-played range can be phased downwards, so that the screen showsa 100 meter section beginning at, say, 200 meters and going to 300meters depth.

Range refers to the distance shown from the top to the bottom of the display screen. Selecting Auto range will cause the EQ33-2 tochange the basic range setting(s) to keep the displayed bottom inthe lower half of the display. For instance, as your boat moves intodeeper waters, the system will automatically switch to a deeperrange, always keeping the displayed bottom in the lower half of thedisplay. Manual r ange allows the operator to set the range displayedon the screen.

Gain is another way of saying sensitivity, or possibly volume.Increasing the gain setting of the EQ33-2 will allow you to seesmaller and deeper targets. If the gain is set too high, however, youwill begin to see noise and unwanted targets. Generally speaking,you want to set the gain control just below the point that you beginto see speckles of noise between surface and the bottom on thescreen.

Wh ite line is a control which places a white/black line at thedisplayed sea floor and blanks out 4 pixels just below the line. Thepurpose of this is to help the user detect targets, such as fish, whichare very close to the sea floor and whose echoes tend to merge withthose of the sea floor itself.

Expansion window (zoom level) can be selected in eight steps,ranging from 1 to 50 meters, or converted to feet or fathoms (refer to

Setup for units, section 8.3). This function allows you to take a closerlook at a particular section of the water underneath your boat. Youcan expand the view near the bottom (Bottom expansion) or near theVariable Range Marker (VRM expansion).

TVG Time Varying Gain is a control that allows the EQ33-2 tomake corrections for most of the losses and absorption that occurs assound energy passes through sea water. There are three settings tochoose from, Normal, Special and OFF.The setting Normal (20 log R) is for general fish finding at depthsdown to 50m (150) and it will also give a uniform bottom echo pres-entation at shallow, mid and deep water.The setting Special (40 log R) will adjust the TVG to show the same

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echo strength for a given size fish at varying depths.The OFF position is used for net sounders. In OFF position the TVGis inactive which means that the sounder operates with a fixed gainbetween each transmitter pulse. Auto range is switched to manual.

Ping to ping filter can be set to either on or off. With the filteroff, then each received echo will be reflected on the screen.Whereas with the filter ON, the system will compare every twoechoes received and only reflect on the screen what is received fromboth echoes, which will give a more uncluttered recording.

Signal thr eshold can be set to ON to eliminate the appearanceof unwanted noise. The threshold level is automatic and the featureshould be used with caution, as it may eliminate small fish and smallunidentified objects on the screen.

Color thr eshold the color threshold function allows the weakertargets and noise which may be shown on the display screen to beeliminated from the display. These targets are usually shown in theweaker target colors such as blues and greens. The Color thresh-old allows you to choose not to display the blues, or the blues andgreens, etc. Doing this will leave only the stronger targets on the

display screen.

Depth gr id - enables a more precise reading of depth and target rela-tions across the screen.

Transmit pulse length can be set OFF to observe noise in thewater (Auto range will switch to manual mode). Set to AUTO, theoptimum setting will be applied according to the water depth. Or itcan be set manually, if a specific pulse length is required:

SHORT less than 10m deep waterMEDIUM between 10 and 50 m deep waterLONG more than 50m deep water

A long pulse will reach deeper but give less resolution.

Transmit power should normally be left on AUTOmatic.

The modes available are: AUTO, 600W, 100W, 10W and OFF.

Scroll synchronization the screen can be updated on the basis of time or distance (when data from last ping appears on the display).

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Scroll speed is the ping rate and movement of the presentation of echoes on the screen, moving from right to left. It is adjustable (Low,Medium, High, Max, Freeze), to allow the user to show a longerhistory on the display screen, if desired.

5.7 Depth & temperature diagram

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...3,3 activate Depth & temperature diagram

Presentwater tem-perature anddepth.

Depth overtime or dis-tance.

Temperatureover time ordistance.

ENT Call Setup for Depth

S e t u p f o r De p t h :S c a l e f o r d e p t h : 0 - > 1 0 0 m

Co l o r f o r d e p t h :

S c a l e f o r t e mp e r a t u r e : 0 - > 2 0 CCo l o r f o r t e mp e r a t u r e :

I n t e r v a l o f s c r e e n : TI METi me i n t e r v a l : 5 MI N.

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0-9 Key in new figures, or...+/- change settings

ENT Confirm changes

Scale for depth - there are six depth scales to choose from, rangingfrom 0 -> 10m to 0 -> 3000m. Toggle between values with +/- keys.

Color - for depth and temperature can be changed. Toggle betweenavailable colors by means of the +/- keys.

Scale for temperatu r e - can be set to 0 -> 10, 0 -> 20, 0 -> 30,10 -> 20, and -10 -> 10.

Inter val of scr een - the interval for updating of screen can berelated to TIME or DISTANCE.TIME interval can be set in 6 intervals from 5 minutes to 3 hours (+freeze) for refreshing of the screen.

DISTANCE can be set in 7 intervals, ranging from 0.5nm to 90nmin order to adjust to the speed of the ship, and you can freeze thereading.

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6. Engine menu

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ENG1 Engine status - see section 6.12 Fuel & transmussion - see section 6.23 Battery status - see section 6.34 2nd Engine status - see section 6.45 2nd Fuel & transmussion - see section 6.46 2nd Battery status - see section 6.4

This graphical engine monitoring system is available for enginesoutputting data via NMEA2000 or an appropriate interface devicesupporting NMEA2000 . Depending on the engine system andinterface, some data may not be transmitted on the databus. If notreadily available, please enquire at your local Simrad dealer.

The EQ33-2 is capable of receiving and presenting various enginedata. The menu points 4, 5 and 6 are a second set of displays, whichonly will be visible if the system detected more than two engines onboard.

For dual engines, the system provides dual bar analog instrumentsto give a precise overview of the rpm synchronization and to makedirect comparison of data between the two engines.

The engine monitoring system provides analog graphical gauges anddigital (numerical readings) data for up to four engines - see displayexamples further on in this chapter.

General settingsSimNet will auto detect the engines at start-up and will automati-cally set up the parameters in default mode. Before using the en-gine monitor system, you need to edit the setup and prepare for theread-out. The top line identifies the engine/battery, the default isENGINE 1 to 4 or BATTERY 1 to 4. Insert the correct name for the

engine/battery in the Interface setup:MENU Call up the menu bar, and...

6,3 load the Interface setup

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GAIN+ Use the [GAIN+] key to go to the Engine tab

Go to the name you wish to change,- refer to Alphanumeric names in section 8.5.

ENT Confirm entry and exit

To change the measuring units, refer to Setup for units in section8.3.

6.1 Engine status

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...4,1 load the Engine status display

Forward Reverse (N = Neutral)The numbers at the bottom represents Engine 1 to the left andEngine 2 to the right in each column.

The Engine status display will provide data from 1 or 2 engines.If there are more than 2 engines on board (and connected to thesystem), a second Engine status display is available by pressing:

[MENU], [4], [4].The default ranges in the Engine status display can be viewed andchanged as described below, except for Tilt , which is read-only

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Engine status setupL e f t e n g i n e s o u r c e : E NGI NE 1Ri g h t e n g i n e s o u r c e : E NGI NE 2

E n g i n e RP M r a n g e : 5 0 0 0 RP ME n g i n e RP M l i mi t : 0 4 2 0 0 RP MOi l p r e s s u r e r a n g e : 1 0 0 P s i

T u r b o p r e s s u r e r a n g e : 0 5 0 P s iE n g i n e c o o l a n t t e mp . r a n g e : 1 2 0 C

MENU Exit Accept ENT


information of the exact tilt of the outboard engine in percentage, orof the Stern drive. No range or limitation can be entered.

To change the default ranges:ENT Load Engine status setup

Left engine source - use +/- to toggle between connected engines.

Right engine source - use +/- to toggle between connected engines.

Engine RPM r ange , default is 5000 RPM. Selectable in steps from2500 to 12500 by means of the +/- keys.

Engine RPM limit , default is 4200 RPM. To control the limit manu-ally, you can insert a new limit by means of the numerical keys.When the limit is exceeded, the green fill color will turn red.

Oil pressur e range , default is 100 Psi. Use numerical keys to enternew range. Can be shown in Psi (10-125 Psi) or Pascal (69-862 kPa).

Tur bo pressur e r ange , default is 50 Psi. Use numerical keys to enternew range. Can be shown in Psi (10-125 Psi) or Pascal (69-862 kPa).

Engine coolant temperatur e range , default is 120 degrees Celcius.Use numerical keys to enter new range. Can be shown in Celcius(40C to 200C) or Fahrenheit (104F to 392F).

ENT Confirm entry or exit with [MENU] without making any changes

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6.2 Fuel and transmission

The level of fuel is indicated in a percentage of the maximum value,depending on the shape of the fuel tank and the level sensor. Thislevel can either be level above tank bottom or remaining volume intank. The fill color will be red when reaching < 10 %.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...4,2 load the Fuel & transmission display

In the top part of this display you have read-outs for Engine 1 to theleft and Engine 2 to the right and a total for both in the middle. Thesecond line in the middle i.e. 17.0 L/nm - liter per nautical mile,is calculated by the Echosounder. The read-out can be presented inL/nm, L/km, L/mi, G/nm, G/km, G/mi. The unit can be selected in[MENU], [6], [2], see section 8.3. The numbers at the bottom repre-sents Engine 1 to the left and Engine 2 to the right in each column.

To change the default ranges:ENT Load Fuel and transmission setup


Right engine sour ce - use +/- to toggle between connected engines.

Tr ansmission oil temper atur e r ange , default is 120 degreesCelcius. Use numerical keys to enter new range. Can be shown in

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Fuel and transmission setupL e f t e n g i n e s o u r c e : E NGI NE 1Ri g h t e n g i n e s o u r c e : E NGI NE 2

T r a n s m. o i l t e mp . r a n g e : 1 2 0 CT r a n s m. o i l p r e s s u r e r a n g e : 0 1 0 0 P s iF u e l p r e s s u r e r a n g e : 1 0 0 P s iF u e l r a t e r a n g e : 0 0 3 0 L / h



Celcius (50C to 300C) or Fahrenheit (122F to 572F).

Transmission oil pr essure range , default is 100 Psi. Use numericalkeys to enter new range. Can be shown in Psi (10-500 Psi) or Pascal(69-3447 kPa).

Fuel pr essur e range , default is 100 Psi. Use numerical keys to enternew range. Can be shown in Psi (10-125 Psi) or Pascal (69-862 kPa).

Fuel r ate range , default is 0030 liter per hour. Use numerical keysto enter new range. Can be shown in liter per hour (1-1000 L/h) orgallon per hour (1-264 G/h).


6.3 Battery status

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...4,3 load the Battery status display

- see display example next page.

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Battery status setupL e f t e n g i n e s o u r c e : E NGI NE 1Ri g h t e n g i n e s o u r c e : E NGI NE 2

L e f t b a t t e r y s o u r c e : BAT T E RY 1Ri g h t b a t t e r y s o u r c e : BAT T E RY 1

L e f t a l t e r n a t o r v o l t . r a n g e : 1 0 - 1 5 Vo l tRi g h t a l t e r n a t . v o l t . r a n g e : 1 0 - 1 5 Vo l tL e f t b a t t e r y v o l t a g e r a n g e : 1 0 - 1 5 Vo l tL e f t b a t t e r y c u r r e n t r a n g e : 6 0 Amp

Ri g h t b a t t e r y v o l t . r a n g e : 1 0 - 1 5 Vo l tRi g h t b a t t . c u r r e n t r a n g e : 6 0 Amp



To change the default ranges:ENT Load Battery status setup


Right engine sour ce - use +/- to toggle between connected engines.

Left bat tery sour ce - use +/- to toggle between connected batteries.

Right bat tery sour ce - use +/- to toggle between connected batteries.

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Left alter nator voltage r ange , default is 10-15 Volt. Selectable insteps i.e. 10-15, 20-30 or 26-41 Volt (use +/- keys).

Right alternator voltage range , default is 10-15 Volt. Selectable insteps i.e. 10-15, 20-30 or 26-41 Volt (use +/- keys).

Left batt ery voltage r ange , default is 10-15 Volt. Selectable in stepsi.e. 10-15, 20-30 or 26-41 Volt (use +/- keys).

Left battery cur r ent r ange , default is 60 Amp. Selectable in stepsfrom 10 to 1000 Amp (use +/- keys).

Right bat ter y voltage range , default is 10-15 Volt. Selectable insteps i.e. 10-15, 20-30 or 26-41 Volt (use +/- keys).

Right batter y cur r ent r ange , default is 60 Amp. Selectable in stepsfrom 10 to 1000 Amp (use +/- keys).


6.4 Second set of engine monitoring displays

The menu points 4, 5 and 6 are a second set of displays, which onlywill be visible if the system detected more than two engines onboard.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...4,4 load the 2nd Engine status display

- refer to section 6.1.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...4,5 load the 2nd Fuel & transmission display


MENU Call up the menu bar, and...4,6 load the 2nd Battery status display


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6.5 Demo mode

For the purpose of demonstration, the engine function has a demomode, which can present simulated read-outs. To run a demo of theengine monitoring system:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...6,3 load the Interface setup

GAIN+ Use the [GAIN+] key to go to the Engine tab

Go to the bottom line and toggle the demo mode on and off with +/-

ENT Confirm entry and exit

Remember to turn off the demo mode again! The monitoring systemwill not present any actual readings when the demo mode is running.

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EQ33-2 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 7-1

7. Miscellaneous menu

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MISC1 Wind - see section 7.12 Decca lanes - see section 7.23 Loran C - see section 7.3

7.1 Wind display

The EQ33-2 is ready to present wind data from instruments con-nected via NMEA0183 or SimNet.

Wind data - the wind instrument can provide both wind directionand wind speed, and the readings can be shown in apparent or true(when the data is supplied from connected wind instrument).

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...5,1 load the Wind instrument display

True winddirection.

Wind rela-tive to vessel.

Wind speed,apparent ortrue.

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ENT Load Setup for Wind display

S e t u p f o r Wi n d :

Da mp i n g l e v e l : ME DI UM

Ap p a r e n t wi n d s c a l e : NOR MAL

Wi n d a n g l e o f f s e t : 0 0 0

S h o w wi n d s p e e d a s : AP PAR E NT

Wi n d s p e e d u n i t : MET ERS/ S ECOND


+/- Toggle between settings, or...

0-9 Key in new figure

ENT Confirm entry and return to Wind display

Damping level - can be set to LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. The higherlevel the more steady and slow reacting reading.

Appar ent wind scale - can either be set to NORMAL (0-180) orMAGNIFIED (0-60).

Wind angle offset - can be from 0 to 360.

Show wind speed as - TRUE or APPARENT.

Wind speed unit - can be either METERS/SECOND, KNOTS,KILOMETERS/HOUR or MILES/HOUR.

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EQ33-2 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 7-3

7.2 Decca lanes

To present a position will require that the echosounder is con-nected to a navigator.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...5,2 load decca chain display

ENT Open for change

+/- Leaf through the available chains - see listing below.

ENT Confirm entry

To change the position readouts to decca mode, see section 8.2 underPosition setup, where Display position as can be toggled to Decca.

List of decca chains:

00 S Baltic 0A 24 Skagerak 10B01 Vestlandet 0E 25 N Persian 5C

02 SW British 1B 26 S Persian 1C03 North Humber 2A 27 Bombay 7B04 Holland 2E 28 Calcutta 8B05 British 3B 29 Bangladesh 6C06 Lofoten, Norway 3E 30 Hokkaido 9C07 German 3F 31 Tohoku 6C08 N Baltic 4B 32 Kyusyu 7C09 NW Spanish 4C 33 Namaqua 4A10 Trondelag (N) 4E 34 Cape chain 6A11 English 5B 35 E Province 8A12 N Bothnian 5F 36 Dampier 8E13 S Spanish 6A 37 Port Hedld 4A14 N Scottish 6C 38 Hokuriku 2C15 Finland 6E 39 Newfoundld. 2C16 Danish 7B 40 Cabot strt 6B17 Irish 7D 41 Nova Scotia 7C18 Finnmarken 7E 42 Salaya 2F19 French 8B 43 Kanto 8C20 S Bothnian 8C 44 SW Africa 9C21 Hebridean 8E 45 Natal 10C22 Frisian 9B 46 Shikoku 4C23 Helgeland 9E

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7.3 Loran C

To present a position will require that the echosounder is con-nected to a navigator.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...5,3 load Loran C chain display

ENT Open for change

+/- Leaf through the available chains - see listing below.

If required, go to the slaves, and...

+/- Toggle between available slaves (not all chains have more than oneslave)

0-9 ...and it is possible to alter the figures in the time delay

If required, go to Offset, and key in a positive or negative offset

0-9 Key in a positive or negative offset to the time delay (toggle positive/

negative with +/-)ENT Confirm entry

To change the position readouts to Loran C mode, see section 8.2under Position setup, where Display position as can be toggled toLoran C.

List of Lor an C chains:

Central PacificGulf of AlaskaSoutheast U.S.Great LakesNortheast U.S.Canadian West CoastCanadian East Coast

Labrador SeaWest Coast U.S.North Pacific

4990796079808970996059905930

793099409990

Commando LionNorth West PacificNorwegian SeaMediterranean SeaIcelandicSaudi Arabia SouthSaudi Arabia North

Eastern U.S.S.R.Western U.S.S.R.

5970997079707990998071708990

79508000

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EQ33-2 SETUP menu Chapter 8-1

8. Setup menu

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SETUPSTND Echosounder setup - see section 8.11 Pilot/Position setup - see section 8.22 Speed alarm, units & language - see section 8.33 Interface setup - see section 8.44 Palette setup - see section 8.55 Factory settings - see section 8.6

8.1 Echosounder setup

The Echosounder setup display mainly consist of general settings,but also applies to a specific frequency where stated. The EQ33-2features semi dual transceiver transmitting at 50 and 200 kHz.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...6 open the SETUP menu, and...

STND load Echosounder setup display

E c h o s o u n d e r s e t u p:T r a n s d u c e r : SINGLE 200kHz 0 0. 0 mKe e l d e p t h b e l o w s u r f a c e : 0 0. 0 m

Di s p l a y : DE P T H BE L OW KE E LDa t a o n NME A- o u t f r o m: 2 0 0 k HzAl a r m f o r f i s h : S t r e n g t h : 0 6 5 % OF FDe p t h DS f i s h : mi n : 0 0 0 5 m ma x : 0 0 3 0 mDe p t h DK a l a r m mi n . : 0 0 0 5. 0 m OF FDe p t h DK a l a r m ma x . : 0 0 3 0. 0 m OF FWa t e r p r o f i l e : S ALTVe l o c i t y o f s o u n d i n wa t e r : 1 4 7 0 m/ sTi me / d i s t a n c e s c a l e : ON

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Time/distance scale - will indicate the elapsed time or distance forthe echo picture. The readout will appear in the upper part of theecho display. Toggle between time and distance in Scroll synchronisation, section 5.6.

Restar t of AUTO pulse/power - will automatically restart theechosounder if bottom detection has been lost for the chosen timeinterval i.e. 10, 20 or 40 seconds. The AUTO pulse and power willrestart from 10W and SHORT pulse.

Echo sampling - is preset to BOTTOM, which enables auto rangeand a view all the way to the bottom. For vessels moving at highspeed with the risc of losing bottom detection, RANGE or a max.depth setting (50 to 2000m) is recommended. The unit will not wafor a bottom echo, but transmit a new pulse as soon as the selectedrange has been reached. Auto range is automatically switched off.The depth alarm setting will have a higher priority than the selectedepth range.

Demo mode - the echosounder will function as though a transducerwas connected, but all data presented in the display will be simulated.

8.2 Pilot / Position setup

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...6,1 load Pilot/Position setup display

P i l o t / P o s s e t u p :Di s p l a y p o s i t i o n a s : L AT/ L ONDi s p l a y s p e e d a s : S T WCo u r s e a n d b e a r i n g a s : MAGNETI CTi me : 1 3: 4 3: 5 6 Da t e : 1 5 - 0 1 - 2 0 0 6

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0-9 Key in new values, or...+/- Toggle between available values

ENT Confirm editing

Display position as - the position can be shown in latitude/ longitude, Loran C or decca coordinates (after selecting chain fromthe Miscellaneous menu). Toggle with +/-.

Display speed as - SOG Speed Over Ground or STW SpeedThrough Water. Toggle with +/-.To receive STW information will require connection of externalinstrument via the SimNet system or the NMEA port.

Cour se and bear ing as - readings of course and bearing can bemade in either MAGNETIC or TRUE. Toggle with +/-.

Time - correct actual time and date by means of the numeric keys.

8.3 Speed alarm, units & language

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...6,2 load Speed alarm, units & language display

S e t u p f o r s p e e d :S p e e d a l a r m ma x i mu m ( S OG) : 0 0 0. 0 k n OF FS p e e d a l a r m mi n i mu m ( S OG) : 0 0 0. 0 k n OF F

S e t u p f o r u n i t s :De p t h / a l t i t u d e i n : MET E RSDi s t a n c e i n : NAUTI CAL MI L ESS p e e d i n : KNOTST e mp e r a t u r e i n : DE GRE E CE L CI USP r e s s s u r e i n : P S IVo l u me i n : LI T E R

S o f t wa r e v e r s i o n : E Q3 3 4 . 0 0

PAGE Mo r e ( 1 / 2 ) S c r o l l

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S e r i a l n u mb e r : 0 x 0 0 0 1 1 4 3 eI n t e r f a c e s o f t wa r e v e r s i o n: 1 . 1 9P AGE r o t a t i o n i n t e r v a l : 0 5 s e c .Di s p l a y t e x t i n : E n g l i s h GB

PAGE Mo r e ( 2 / 2 ) S c r o l lMENU E x i t Ac c e p t ENT

Scroll up/down to go to the function you wish to change

0-9 Key in new values, or...


ENT Confirm changes, or...

MENU exit function without making any changes

Speed alarm - can be set to maximum and/or minimum cruisingspeed. This may be handy for trawl fishing, entering harbors withspeed limits, etc.

Press [CLR] to reset an alarm - this applies to all activated alarms ithe system.

Depth / altitude in - can be set to meters (m), feet (ft), fathoms (fm)or Italian unit: passi braccio (Pb).

Distance in - can be calculated in nautical miles (nm), kilometers(km) or statute miles (mi).

Speed in - can be shown in knots (kn), kilometers/hour (kh) ormiles/hour (mh).

Temperatur e in - can be shown in Celcius or Fahrenheit.

Pr essure in - can be shown in Psi or Pascal (kPa).

Volume in - can be shown in liter or gallon.

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Software version - indicates which software version is installed inthe unit.

Serial number - indicates the units serial number.

Inter face softwar e ver sion - indicates which version is installed inthe unit (for technicians only).

PAGE r otat ion inter val - can be set to anywhere between 03 to 99seconds. Refer to Fundamentals of the display and page system insection 2.1 for more details on how the function works.

Display text in - as standard the EQ33-2 is supplied with the follow-ing national display languages: Danish (DK), English* (GB) or (US),French (F), German (D), Italian (I), Dutch (NL), Spanish (E), Swed-ish (S), and Portuguese (P).

*) The difference from GB English to US English is: Celcius ischanged to Fahrenheit, meters is changed to feet, and the date pres-entation is changed from dd.mm.yy to mm.dd.yy.

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8.4 Interface setup

EQ33-2 has a connector for SimNet control or NMEA2000 plus onNMEA in/out port.

Plug-and-play: SimNet offers easy and uncomplicated interfacingwith a unique cable and plug solution and automatic system setup.SimNet is the optimum solution for integrating SimNet products aother products with NMEA 2000.

Gr oup selection or stand-alone: Main products, e.g. MultiRadar,Chartplotter and Autopilot will automatically select the optimumsources for position, heading, depth, speed etc. for all other SimNeproducts connected. This means that if two Chartplotters are con-nected, they will both use position data from the same GPS andheading from the same compass. If you wish to use the built-in GPalso on the Chartplotter, which automatically was set to operatewith an external position, you can change the Group selection fromSIMRAD to STAND-ALONE.

Multi sour ce : If a main product recognizes e.g. two heading devices

it will automatically select a gyro compass before a fluxgate com-pass, and DGPS before GPS.

NMEA 0183 input: If there is no data available from the SimNetbus for e.g. heading, position or depth, the system will automaticallook for data via the NMEA 0183 port.

The next pages show examples of interface settings, which aredivided into the following groups:Nodes - Position - Navigation - Water - Compass - Wind - Engine- Alarm - SimNet diagnostic - SimNet input - SimNet output -NMEA0183 input - NMEA0183 output - Identification.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...6,3 load interface setup - see display example next page.

Searching interface channels for valid sources and data. Please watill the first page appears on the screen which will show the nodes

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GAIN- P o s i t i o n Na v i g a t i o n GAIN+

+ 2 5 4 : S i mr a d E Q3 3 , S n : 0 0 C1 9 2+ 2 : S i mr a d GN3 3 - 2 , S n : 0 0 7 0 B0+ 3 : Ai r ma r E QS , S n : 0 0 0 0 0 0+ 4 : S i mr a d RC3 5 , S n : 0 0 0 0 3 5- : NME A- P ORT


N o d e s

Additionaldata

No addi-tionaldata

Internalserialnumber

Automatically assignednetwork address

Product model numbers (top line is own unit); -1, -2, -3etc. indicates multi sources. NMEA-PORT indicates

incoming data via the NMEA port.


(products) operating on the SimNet bus. See below example:

Move the cursor up/down to select one of the listed products

+ Press the [+]key to access additional data

Example: EQ3 3 ECHO S OUNDER S i mNe t n u mb e r = 0 0 C1 9 2, Ad d r e s s : 2 5 4 De v i c e : c l a s s = 6 0, f u n c t i o n = 1 3 0 I n s t a n c e : s y s t e m = 0, d e v i c e = 0 S i mNe t : Co mp a t i b l e = YE S, Ve r = 1 . 0 0 0 E Ve r . : NME A2 0 0 0 = 1 . 0 0 4 , S W = 0 2 . 0 4 P r o d u c t c o d e = 3 A9 7, Un i q u e n o = 1 1 C1 9 2

The nameECHO SOUNDERcan be user defined - see the Identifica-tion interface (last tab).

- Press the [-]key to hide additional data

Gener al infor mat ion: Go to the next interface by pressing [GAIN+]and step back to the previous interface by pressing [GAIN-].Use the cursor key to move around in the display and toggle betweenavailable settings and sentences with the +/- keys.

ENT Confirm editing, or...


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GAIN- No d e s P o s i t i o n GAIN+

I n p u t :Gr o u p s e l e c t i o n : S I MRADS o u r c e ( o n e a v a i l a b l e ) :

S i mr a d GN3 3 - 2 , S n : 0 0 7 0 B0


Na v i g a t i o n

GAIN- No d e s Na v i g a t i o n GAIN+

I n p u t :Gr o u p s e l e c t i o n : S I MRADS o u r c e ( o n e a v a i l a b l e ) :

S i mr a d GN3 3 - 2 , S n : 0 0 7 0 B0

NME A0 1 8 3 o u t p u t :Wa y p o i n t l o c a t i o n : WP L ON

MENU

Exit AcceptENT

P o s i t i o n


Gr oup selection can be set to :SIMRAD - auto-selected SimNet units from the Simrad group.STAND-ALONE - manually selected data source and third party units.

Source: - depending on which products (sources) are connected, thelegend will indicate: none available, one available, multiple avaable or owned, data type locked.

GAIN+ Go to Position interface - step back with [GAIN-]

Waypoint location - see section 5.5.

NMEA0183 output - see also section 8.4.1 Description of sentences.

GAIN+ Go to Navigation interface - step back with [GAIN-]

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GAIN- Na v i g a t i o n C o m p a s s GAIN+

Wa t e r d e p t h i n p u t : I NT E RNAL ONL YGr o u p s e l e c t i o n : S I MRADS o u r c e ( mu l t i p l e a v a i l a b l e ) :

S i mr a d E Q3 3 , S n : 0 0 C1 9 2Wa t e r t e mp e r a t u r e i n p u t :

Gr o u p s e l e c t i o n : S I MRADS o u r c e ( o n e a v a i l a b l e ) :

Ai r ma r E QS , S n : 0 0 0 0 0 0Wa t e r t e mp e r a t u r e o f f s e t : + 0 . 0 C

Wa t e r s p e e d i n p u t :Gr o u p s e l e c t i o n : S I MRADS o u r c e ( o n e a v a i l a b l e ) :

Ai r ma r E QS , S n : 0 0 0 0 0 0L OG s p e e d c a l . : 0 1 9 0 0 0 P UL S ES / n m

NME A0 1 8 3 o u t p u t :Wa t e r t e mp e r a t u r e : MT W ONWa t e r s p e e d a n d h e a d i n g : VHW ONDe p t h : DP T ON

De p t h b e l o w k e e l : DBK OF FDe p t h b e l o w s u r f a c e : DBS OF FDe p t h b e l o w t r a n s d u c e r : DBT OF F

MENU Exit Accepter ENT

Wa t e r


GAIN+ Go to Water interface - step back with [GAIN-]

Input: INTERNAL ONLY - indicates that no external source can beselected for depth.

Water temperature offset - a figure can be keyed in to compensatefor differencies in temperature sensor.

LOG speed calibr at ion - the unit is preset to receive 19000 pulsesper nautical mile from the log transducer (paddle wheel). Howeverthe figure might have to be changed to compensate for various trans-ducers and actual water flow passing the transducer. The correctpulse rate is calculated by:

19000 x indicated speed (e.g. 4kn) = 15.200 pulses/nmactual speed (GPS) (e.g. 5kn)

NMEA0183 output - see also section 8.4.1 Description of sentences.

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GAIN- Na v i g a t i o n Wa t e r GAIN+

I n p u t :Gr o u p s e l e c t i o n : S I MRADS o u r c e ( n o n e a v a i l a b l e ) :

NONE


C o m p a s s

GAIN- Wa t e r Co mp a s s E n g i n eGAIN+ Ap p a r e n t wi n d i n p u t :

Gr o u p s e l e c t i o n : S I MRADS o u r c e ( n o n e a v a i l a b l e ) :

NONECa l c u l a t e d t r u e wi n d i n p u t :

Gr o u p s e l e c t i o n : S I MRADS o u r c e ( n o n e a v a i l a b l e ) :

NONE


Wi n d

GAIN- C o m p a s sWi n d Al a GAIN+

E n g i n e 1 : P ORTT e l e f l e x P I N , S n : 0 6 9 5 2 E- 0

E n g i n e 2 : S TARBORDT e l e f l e x P I N- 1 , S n : 0 6 0 0 0 0 - 1

Ba t t e r y 1 : Ba t t e r y 1T e l e f l e x P I N , S n : 0 6 9 5 2 E- 0

Ba t t e r y 2 : Ba t t e r y 2T e l e f l e x P I N- 1 , S n : 0 6 0 0 0 0 - 1

E n g i n e / b a t t e r y d e mo mo d e : OF F


E n g i n e


GAIN+ Go to Compass interface - step back with [GAIN-]

GAIN+ Go to Wind interface - step back with [GAIN-]

GAIN+ Go to Engine interface - step back with [GAIN-]

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GAIN- Al a r m S GAIN+ S i mNe t e r r o r f r a me c o u n t e r : 0Re c e i v e q u e f u l l : 0T r a n s mi t q u e f u l l : 0At me l r e c e i v e n o t r e a d y : 0


S i mNe t d i a g n o s t i c

GAIN- Co mp a s s Wi n d E n g i n e GAIN+

Al a r m:Ou t p u t ( RE MOT E p i n 2 , 3 ) : ONAl a r m s t a n d - b y l e v e l : L OW


Al a r m


PI N - Propulsion system (Engine interface).

To run a demo of the engine/battery monitoring system, use the cur-sor to go to OFF and use the +/- key to toggle to ON. When ready toconnect thereal system, be sure to turn off the demo mode again.

NMEA2000 output - see section 8.4.2 Description of sentences.

GAIN+ Go to Alarm interface - step back with [GAIN-]

Stand-by level can either be: LOW = 0 volt or HIGH = 5 volt.GAIN+ Go to SimNet diagnostic interface - step back with [GAIN-]

SimNet error frame counter - if the figure is not 0 it could be dueto a number of things and not necessarily that there is a system error.However, if the counter is active and the number is rapidly increas-ing, then the system has detected a fault.For instance, if the SimNet cable is pulled, the counter will be acti-vated and once the cable is back in place, the counter will stop, butwill stay at the figure it has reached. So therefore, a figure other than0 does not necessarily mean that something is wrong, only if the

figure continues to increase.Prior to call for technical assistance:1. Check connected cabling.

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GAIN- 8 3 o u t p u t GAIN+

Un i t d e s c r i p t i o n : E CHO S OUNDE R

De v i c e i n s t a n c e 0 0 0

S y s t e m i n s t a n c e 0 0 0


I d e n t i f i c a t i o n


2. Check supply voltage to be between 10.8-15 VDC to the SimNesystem.

3. Systematically disconnect one unit at a time to see which one iscausing the problem. Start at the opposite end of the 12V powersupply.

The three last lines in the SimNet diagnostic interface are for techncians only.

GAIN+ Go to the next interface - step back with [GAIN-]

The interfaces: SimNet input, SimNet output, NMEA0183 input anNMEA0183 output are for technicians only.

GAIN+ Go to the next and last interface: Identification- step back with [GAIN-]

Unit description - can be customized to read e.g. BACK-UP UNIT.Maximum number of characters is 16.

The identification name can be seen in the Nodes interface - refer tthe beginning of this section.

ENT Confirm editing, or...


8.4.1 Description of sentences

Description of NMEA0183 version 3.0 output sentencesWPL Waypoint locationMTW Water temperatureVHW Water speed and heading.

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DPT Depth, including offset.DBK Depth below keel.DBS Depth below surface.DBT Depth below transducer.

Descr ipt ion of NMEA0183 input sentencesMTW Water temperature.VHW Water speed and heading.GLL Geographic position, latitude/longitude.RMA Recommended minimum specific Loran C data.RMC Recommended minimum specific GPS data.GGA Global Positioning System fix data.VTG Track made good (course) and ground speed.

Descr ipt ion of NMEA0183 navigation input sentencesAPB Autopilot sentence B.RMB Recommended minimum navigation information.XTE Cross-Track-Error, measured.

8.4.2 Description of NMEA2000 sentences

PGN name PGN Data content Indication on displayBattery status 127508 Battery instance,

Battery potential,Battery current,Battery case temperature

Free name tag related toinstance no. Default is:Battery 1, 2, 3, 4Bat VoltBat Amp*.*C or F

Engineparameters,

Rapid update

127488 Engine instance,

Engine speed,Engine boost pressure(Turbo)

Free name tag related toinstance no. Default is:

Engine 1, 2, 3, 4RPMTurbo Psi or kPa

Engine pa-rameters,Dynamic

127489 Engine instance,Engine oil pressure,Engine coolant temp.Alternator potentialFuel rateFuel pressure

Engine tilt/trim

See above.Oil Psi or kPaCoolnt C or FEngine name tag VoltFuel G/h or L/h and per nm*Fuel Psi or kPa

Tilt %

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PGN name PGN Data content Indication on display

TransmissionParameters,Dynamic

127493 Transmission instance

Transmission gear (F,N,R)Transmission oil pressureTransmission oil temp.

Follows name tag and in-stance of engine.Forward,Reverse orNeutralTransm Psi or kPaTransm C or F

Fluid Level 127505 Fluid instance

Fluid type (Fuel)Fluid level (0-100%)

Follows name tag and in-stance of engine.FuelLevel %

*) Calculated on the basis of GPS SOG and gallons per hour input.

8.5 Palette setup

Quick change of preset color palettes via the [PWR] key.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...6,4 load the Palette setup

Palette 1:Bright (sunshine), 2:Day (normal daylight), 3:Dusk and 4:Night are preset. Preset palettes are not adjustable. Non-preset pal-

ettes can be customized to suit individual needs and wishes.To make your own special palette setup in e.g. palette 5, then:

5 Select Palette setup: 5

Page 1 of 2 .

*)*)

*) Not available in this model!

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Use cursor to scroll up/down in display

Page 2 of 2.

A-Z Key in a name for the new palette setup - max. 29 characters,-refer to Alphanumeric names below.

+/- Toggle between available color settings

ENT Confirm new setup

Alphanumer ic names:First select the key with the desired letter, then you can either repeatthe keystrokes, which will toggle between e.g. A,B,C,1, or once youhave selected one letter you can go back and forth in the alphabet bymeans of the +/- keys. Use the cursor key to go to next space or to goback one space if you make a mistake.Depending on the selected language, the 0 (zero) key will hold spe-cial characters e.g. , and the 9 (nine) key will hold:(empty space) . -Press the [CLR] key to delete everything from cursor position and tothe right of cursor in that row.

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8.6 Factory settings

DELETE MEMORY: It will be possible to erase all sounder set-tings or SimNet/NMEA settings entered into the unit by the user,and return to the default settings set up from the factory.

FACTORY PRESETS: If the unit is still alive but has ceased torespond to normal operation, it could become necessary to return tthe factory presets - but first check Troubleshooting in section 10

MENU Call up the menu bar, and...6,5 activate the display for Factory settings

FACTORY PRESETS:1 Re t u r n t o S i mNe t / NME A p r e s e t s2 Re t u r n t o S OUNDE R p r e s e t s

CLR Re t u r n t o a l l f a c t o r y p r e s e t s

0 S h o w t e s t d i s p l a y

MENU E x i t

To activate any of the functions, please follow the instructions inthe display. However, any attempt to make any type of change, wilfirst of all generate a WARNING display to inform you that you arabout to erase some or all data/settings.

ENT If you are absolutely sure, press [ENT]to complete the job

MENU If not absolutely sure, press [MENU]to exit function without havingmade any changes

Activating Return to all factory presets will erase all user-madesettings and restore the basic default settings from the factory. Theunit will restart with Automatic input source setup as described isection 2.5 Initial start-up.

Activating Return to SimNet/NMEA presets will give two choice

Press [1] Product SimNet resetReset this unit only

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Will bring this unit only back to factory defaults of the Interfacesetup. The unit will restart with Automatic input source setup asdescribed in section 2.5 Initial start-up.

Press [2] Global SimNet resetReset entire Simrad groupon the network

Will bring this unit together with all connected units (which are notturned off at the moment) back to factory defaults of the Interfacesetup. The units will restart with Automatic input source setup asdescribed in section 2.5 Initial start-up.

Show test display:Information in this display is for technicians only.

POWER OFF - RESETIn case, for some reason, the unit is totally locked i.e. no immediateresponse from the keypad, then first try to reset the unit by discon-necting the power supply. Reconnect the power cable and then start

up the unit again by presssing and holding the [PWR] key until apicture appears on the screen.

MASTER RESET (will return all settings to factory presets)If the Power off - reset does not solve the problem, you may have toperform amaster r eset by disconnecting the power supply, and thenwhile reconnecting the power cable you will have to press the [PWR]and [CLR] keys at the same time, and hold both keys depressed untila picture appears on the screen. All user-made data will be erased,and all settings are returned to factory presets.


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EQ33-2 Principles of operation Chapter 9-1

9.1 Parts of an echosounder

An echosounder is composed of a display screen, processor, and transmitter/ receiver unit which in the case of the EQ33-2 are housed in one unit.Connected to this unit by a shielded cable is the transducer, which is mountedhorizontally on the bottom of the hull or on the transom.

The display scr een presents in graphic and numerical form the informationthe processor is receiving and accumulating from the transducer.

The pr ocessor is the brain of the echosounder. It is sealed inside the unitwhich protects it from harm. The processor is composed of highly sophisti-cated microprocessor, memory and logic circuitry.

The tr ansmitter/r eceiver (often called the transceiver) section of yourechosounder takes its commands from the processor. The processor tells thetransceiver to activate the transmitter. The transmitter sends a high voltagetransmit ping to the transducer mounted on the hull. At that point the trans-mitters job is done and the receiver takes over (see fig.1 in section 9.2).

The receiver is also connected to the transducer and amplifies the very smallsignals received as echoes from fish and the sea floor which arrive at the

transducer (see fig.2 in section 9.2). The receiver is designed to reject othersignals as much as possible and provide enough amplification to see even rela-tively small targets at long ranges.

The amplified receiver signals are then send to the processor to be shown onthe display screen.

The tr ansducer can be single or multiple ceramic elements in a rugged hous-ing made from reinforced plastic, bronze or stainless steel. The transducer isattached horizontally to the bottom of the hull. It is essential that the trans-ducer be mounted properly, as echo transmissions are radiated at right anglesfrom the transducer face. Shielded cables connect the transducer with theechosounder.

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9.2 How the echosounder works

When the EQ33-2 is turned on, the processor beginsto send electrical pulses to the transducer. Theceramic resonator in the transducer has a specialproperty which enables it to change dimensionsslightly when a varying voltage is applied.

The voltage is thus converted to mechanical vibra-tions (sound waves) which are then transmitted downthrough the water.See Fig. 1.

Fig. 1 Transmitted ping from the transmitter/receiver.

The sound waves move through the water until theyencounter a change in density, such as a fish or thebottom. This causes the sound waves to echo back up through the water. When the reflected soundwaves (echoes) hit the transducer, the ceramic disk vibrates at the same frequency. This generates avarying voltage which goes back up through thecable to the receiver.The EQ33-2 processes the signals and presents themon the display screen.See Fig. 2.

Fig. 2 The up arrow indicates:Echo returning to the receiver.The down arrow indicates:Transmitted pulse.

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9.3 Transducer beam width

The transducer mounted to the hull of your vessel serves as both a speakerwhen transmitting, and as a microphone when the echosounder is receiv-ing. Similar to the way a flashlight focuses light, most of the sound from yourtransducer is focused downwards with a smaller amount going out to the sides.The amount of focusing of the sound beam is expressed as a beam width.

Transducer

Approximation of the soundpattern below the transducer

This angle is the transducersbeam width

1/2 maximum intensity

Maximum intensity

Fig. 3 A representation of a transducer beam width.

The center of the sound beam is the most intense, then as you move outtowards the sides of the sound beam there is a point where the intensity of the sound is half what it was in the center. The distance moved is the beamwidth. See Fig. 3.

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9.4 Effects of the vessels speed

The presentation of fish on the EQ33-2 depends directly on the vessels speed,as well as on the depth of the fish. When the vessel is at rest, the echo traceswill appear stretched and flattened. As the vessels speed becomes greater, theecho traces will become shorter and more arched. The reason for this changein appearance is that as the vessel speed increases, fewer number of soundpings strike each fish. A low vessel speed will provide the most accurateinformation of where fish are located.

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10. Installation and service

10.1 Installation notes

For a number of reasons, all user-related decisions, setups, etc.should be noted in these two pages as they occur. This informationmay be helpful if your unit has been updated with new software,reset or in for service.

Transducer type:

Echosounder setup:

Transducer

Depth

Frequency

Keel depth

Other impor tant sett ings:

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Other impor tant set tings (cont inued):

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