Simrad SX90 Product description This document provides a general description of the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar. It also provides presentation examples, the technical specifications, and the outline dimension drawings required for installation. 337432/A 03.09.
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Product description Table of contents SIMRAD SX90 ................................................................... 5 Basic information .....................................................................................................5 Main units.................................................................................................................6 Wheelhouse units.......................................................................................... 6 Sonar room units....................
Simrad SX90 SX92/SX93 Mounting trunk dimensions ...............................................................40 Page 1 ........................................................................................................ 40 Page 2 ........................................................................................................ 41 SX95 Mounting trunk dimensions .........................................................................42 SX92/SX93 Optional trunk dimensions .......................
Simrad SX90 SIMRAD SX90 Study this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar system. Topics • Basic information on page 5 • Main units on page 6 • System diagram on page 9 • Basic functionality on page 10 Basic information The Simrad SX90 is a long range omnidirectional low frequency sonar. It is designed for medium and large sized fishing vessels, preferably for purse seiners, but it is also well suitable for trawlers.
Simrad SX90 Main units The Simrad SX90 comprises the following main units: • Normally installed in the wheelhouse: – Colour Monitor – Operating panel – Processor Unit – Beamformer Unit – Audio amplifier with loudspeakers (option) • Normally installed in the sonar room: – Transceiver Unit – Hull Unit Wheelhouse units Colour Monitor The Colour display is a high-resolution monitor. In addition to the sonar picture, the monitor will also display the user menus for the interactive operation.
Simrad SX90 been specified and assembled by Simrad to suit the SX90 sonar requirements. The computer holds a DVD player to be used for future software upgrades. Figure 2 Processor Unit The purpose of this computer is to allow you to control the sonar. It provides the graphic presentation of the sonar modes and the images created, it holds the menu system, it communicates with the Operating Panel, and reads information from peripheral units by means of the Interface Unit.
Simrad SX90 Sonar room units Transceiver Unit The SX90 Transceiver Unit is located in the sonar room, close to the Hull Unit. The transceiver performs the transmission and reception control of the 256 transmitters and 256 receiver channels. Eight identical transceiver boards are used. The Transceiver Unit also holds two power supplies, an Ethernet switch, and a large capacitor bank.
Simrad SX90 System diagram Figure 3 SX90 Simplified system diagram SX90 items A Processor Unit B Beamformer Unit C Colour Monitor D Operating panel E Transceiver Unit F Motor Control Unit (mounted on the hull unit) G Hull Unit H Transducer (mounted on the hull unit) 337432/A 9
Simrad SX90 Basic functionality The basic principles of the Simrad SX90 are unique because of the 256 separate transmitter and receiver channels with their transducer elements spread around on the cylindrical transducer. The transmission, reception and data processing are under computer control, and the powerful capabilities of the sonar are the results of sophisticated digital signal processing software and state of the art hardware.
Simrad SX90 Figure 5 60 degrees vertical slice This vertical slice, which is presented by the white audio line in the horizontal picture, can be selected to any bearing by the manual training control. The combination of the Omni mode and the vertical slice will give an optimal visualization of the catch situation. Figure 6 Omni/vertical combination In addition to the Omni picture, the vertical slice is especially useful for visualizing the vertical distribution of a school of fish.
Simrad SX90 Stabilisation system The Simrad SX90 is provided with a stabilisation system. When the beam stabilizer is activated, both horizontal and vertical beams will be stabilized electronically for roll and pitch movements up to ±20 degrees. The beam direction will then change continuously according to the vessel’s movements, and secure an optimal contact with the targets even in rough seas.
Simrad SX90 The sound absorption in salt water increases with the frequency, thus giving the lower frequencies a longer detection range. AGC (Automatic Gain Control) The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) senses the echo level in several directions, and use this as a basis for adjusting all the receiver beams. The AGC will thus provide automatic scaling of the data in order to maintain proper dynamic range based on all echo values The strength of the filter can be selected in the menu.
Simrad SX90 Transmission The transmission is controlled by the Processor Unit. The parameters you have chosen are used. There are 256 separate transmitters in the unit distributed on eight transceiver circuit boards. Each transmitter is individually addressed and controlled from the signal processor. The controlled parameters include power output and time delay for each transducer element in order to form a beam with the selected tilt angle.
Menu system MENU SYSTEM The Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar comprises a large number of different menus on several levels. Menus are selected by pressing their respective tabs on the right hand side, and the appearance of menus and tabs depends on the chosen operational mode and the current settings. Each menu button displays the current parameter setting. The menu system is available in several languages. Figure 8 Menu elements A A B Sonar type: This field simply states the name of the sonar.
Simrad SX90 OPERATING PANEL The most frequently used functions are directly accessible by the designated control buttons on the Operating Panel, and may enter operational commands directly. The buttons are grouped in fields according to their purpose. Most sonar functions are also accessible and activated using the menu system on the display and the trackball and Select button on the Operating Panel.
Examples EXAMPLES This page presents several screen captures taken from actual operations on fishing vessels. Figure 10 Herring On this screen capture, you can see that the sonar has detected three schools of herring. The skipper has decided to catch the school with highest density, and this is the school closest to the vessel. The sonar is in Automatic Target Tracking mode, and shows the tracks from the school and vessel.
Simrad SX90 Figure 12 Mackerel (1) This image shows a school of mackerel detected at 40 degrees starboard and marked as target "6". The sonar is operated in Bow Up mode with full screen view. The operational range is 2000 meter, and the vertical tilt is set to 5 degrees. The distance to the school is 1952 meters. and the depth is indicated to be 93 fathoms. This means that the mackerel school is located on the bottom. Operational frequency is 30 kHz, and Hyperbolic FM is used.
Examples Figure 14 Tuna detection in the Atlantic Ocean (1) The screen capture from a Spanish vessel operating in the Atlantic Ocean shows scattered Yellow fin tuna very close to the surface. The school was first detected at around 1200 meters. The sonar uses Hyperbolic FM mode. The frequency is set to 28 kHz with narrow transmitter and receiving beams. Figure 15 Tuna detection in the Atlantic Ocean (2) The vessel is now preparing to set the seine.
Simrad SX90 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This chapter provides the technical specifications and requirements related to the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar. Topics • Power specifications on page 20 • Weights and outline dimensions on page 21 • Environmental specifications on page 23 • Performance specifications on page 24 Power specifications This section provides the technical specifications and requirements related to the AC mains supply.
Technical specifications Transceiver Unit • Voltage – Nominal: 230 Vac single phase – Deviation: 15% of nominal voltage – Transient: 20% of nominal voltage, recovery time 3 s • Power consumption: 600 VA • Frequency: 47 → 63 Hz Hull Unit SX92/93 • Voltage – Nominal: 230/380/440 Vac 3–phase, selectable – Deviation: 15% of nominal voltage – Deviation, 380/440 Vac: 340 → 485 Vac – Transient: 20% of nominal voltage, recovery time 3 s • Power consumption: 3000 VA • Frequency: 47 → 63 Hz Hull Unit SX95 • Volta
Simrad SX90 • Outline dimensions: – Processor Unit dimensions on page 30 Beamformer Unit • • • • • Weight: 15 kg Width: 452 mm Height: 269 mm Depth: 405 mm Outline dimensions: – Beamformer Unit dimensions on page 33 Operating panel • • • • • Weight: 4 kg Width: 385 mm Height: 51 mm Depth: 165 mm Outline dimensions: – Operating Panel dimensions on page 36 Colour Monitor • Not applicable. Refer to the documentation provided by the manufacturer. Audio amplifier with loudspeakers • Not applicable.
Technical specifications Hull Unit SX95 • Weight: 500 kg • Outline dimensions: – SX95 Hull unit dimensions on page 39 Installation trunk SX92/93 • Weight: 335 kg • Outline dimensions: – SX92/SX93 Optional trunk dimensions on page 43 • Production drawings: – SX92/SX93 Mounting trunk dimensions on page 40 – SX92/SX93 Blind cover dimensions on page 44 Installation trunk SX95 • Weight: 68 kg • Outline dimensions: – SX95 Mounting trunk dimensions on page 42 – SX95 Mounting trunk production on page 46 – SX95
Simrad SX90 Audio amplifier with loudspeakers • Not applicable. Refer to the documentation provided by the manufacturer. Transceiver Unit • Operational temperature: 0 → +50°C • Storage temperature: -40 → +70°C • Humidity, non-condensing: 5 → 95% Hull Unit • Operational temperature: 0 → +50°C • Storage temperature: -20 → +70°C • Humidity, non-condensing: 5 → 95% Performance specifications This section provides the performance specifications for the Simrad SX90.
Technical specifications • Digital filters: – TVG (Time Varied Gain) – AGC (Automatic Gain Control) – RCG (Receiver Controlled Gain) – Ping-to-Ping Filter – Noise filter – FM Correlation filter Echo presentations • Number of colours: 16 or 64 • Display resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels • Colours: Weak, Normal or Strong • Palettes: Choice of colour palettes to fit ambient light conditions Transducer • Shape: Cylindrical • Number of individual elements: 256 Beams • Horizontal transmission: 360 degrees • Hori
Simrad SX90 DRAWING FILE This chapter contains the installation and outline dimension drawings for the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar. Note The mechanical drawings are for information and guidance only. They are not in scale. All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise is noted. The original installation drawings are available on PDF and/or AutoCad’s DWG format. Visit www.simrad.com to download.
Drawing file Transceiver Unit dimensions Forward view 337432/A 27
Simrad SX90 Side view 28 337432/A
Drawing file Top view 337432/A 29
Simrad SX90 Processor Unit dimensions Forward view 30 337432/A
Drawing file Side view 337432/A 31
Simrad SX90 Footprint 32 337432/A
Drawing file Beamformer Unit dimensions Forward view 337432/A 33
Simrad SX90 Side view 34 337432/A
Drawing file Footprint 337432/A 35
Simrad SX90 Operating Panel dimensions 36 337432/A
Drawing file SX92 Hull unit dimensions 2120 (83.5") 445 (17.5") 930 (36.6") 870 (34.3") ø761 (30") 1200 (47.2") ø610 (24") Note: All measurements are in mm (and inches). The drawing is not in scale. 337432/A ø382 (15") CD015404Q Page 1 of 1 Rev.
Simrad SX90 SX93 Hull unit dimensions 2520 (98.3") 445 (17.5") 930 (36.6") 870 (34.3") ø761 (30") 1600 (63") ø610 (24") Note: All measurements are in mm (and inches). The drawing is not in scale. 38 ø382 (15") CD015404R Page 1 of 1 Rev.
Drawing file SX95 Hull unit dimensions Lifting point Lifting point 1645 [64,764] 155 [6,102] 220 [8,660] 874 [34,409] ø150 [5,906] ø483 [19,016] 1000 [39,370] 382 [15,039] 990 [38,976] ø508 [20,000] ø580 [22,835] Bow 662 [26,063] Note: All measurements are in mm and [inches]. The drawing is not in scale. 337432/A CD015414-005 Page 1 of 1 318900 Rev .
Simrad SX90 SX92/SX93 Mounting trunk dimensions Page 1 15 o ø680 ø1 M24 24 holes ø1 A Note: All measurements are in mm. The drawing is not in scale. 40 CD015404S Page 1 of 2 871-207481 Rev .
Drawing file Page 2 (ø576) 1.6 1.6 12 (+1/-0) 5 (±0.2) R1 1.6 10.5 10.5 (±1) (±1) 45 o Classification society marking ø760 (±2) ø2 A ø614 (+0/-1) ø576 (±1) ø561 25 (+1/-0) 0.4 25 25 A 5 (+0.2/-0) 34 (+1/-0) Charge no. 930 (±5) ø570 ø610 Note: All measurements are in mm. The drawing is not in scale. 337432/A CD015404S Page 2 of 2 871-207481 Rev .
Simrad SX90 SX95 Mounting trunk dimensions 42 337432/A
Drawing file SX92/SX93 Optional trunk dimensions 337432/A 43
Simrad SX90 SX92/SX93 Blind cover dimensions ø760 (+0/-2) 25 1.6 0.25 ø555 5.5 6.3 R1 (±1) 28 (+1/-0) (±0.2) ø620 (+0/-1) 100 (±5) M10 2 holes 7.5° ø60 (±0.2) (±0.2) Drilling depth max 6 mm ø2.2 (x2) 15 0 ø680 (ø760) ø27 (+1/-0) 24 holes ø1 ø1 Note: All measurements are in mm. The drawing is not in scale. 44 CD015404X / Page 1 of 1 871-207485 Rev .
Drawing file 13 +- 02 SX95 Blind cover dimensions 18 +- 0.5 0.5 16 holes, spacing 22.5 ø 540 Note: All measurements are in mm The drawing is not in scale 337432/A o +2 ø 580 - CD015106-001 Page 1 of 1 830-1 13362 Rev .
Simrad SX90 SX95 Mounting trunk production 18 -0+1 990 +- 3 Classification society marking 45° 10 (12.5) (508) 22.5° M16 0.5 16 HOLES,SP ACING 22.5 O 0 6 ø4 +1 -0 ø540 +2 ø 58 0 - Note: All measurements are in mm. The drawing is not in scale. 46 CD15106-003 Page 1 of 1 830-1 13361 Rev .
Company profile COMPANY PROFILE Simrad Simrad is the world’s most recognized brand in professional fish finding and fishery research equipment. The brand name “Simrad” is fully owned by Kongsberg Maritime AS. Through the history of Simrad, Kongsberg Maritime AS has more than 60 years of experience in design and manufacturing of advanced fishery sonars, echo sounders and catch monitoring systems.
Simrad SX90 management and level sensors, maritime training simulators and position reference systems. Important markets include countries with large offshore and shipyard industries. The company has approximately 3300 employees and an annual turnover of MNOK 6.425 (year 2008). Kongsberg Maritime owns subsidiaries in Spain, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Singapore, China, Korea, the UK and the USA in addition to four locations in Norway.
Company profile • Underwater positioning reference systems (including the highly accurate HiPAP® system) • Naval sonars and echo sounders (hull mounted and towed systems) • The world renowned HUGIN remotely operated vehicle Kongsberg Maritime AS is fully owned by the Kongsberg Group. Visit Kongsberg Maritime at http://www.km.kongsberg.com. Kongsberg Group Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (the Kongsberg Group) is one of Norway’s leading high-technology companies. With an operating revenue of MNOK 11.
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