Manual Ecosonda Ek60

Instruction manual
Simrad EK60 Scientific echo sounder system

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Note Simrad AS makes every effort to ensure that the information contained within this document is correct. However, our equipment is continuously being improved and updated, so we cannot assumeliability for any errors which may occur. Warning The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed. Improper use or maintenance may cause damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. The user must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate or work on the equipment. Simrad AS disclaims any responsibilityfor damage or injury caused by improper installation, use or maintenance of the equipment. Copyright E 2003 Simrad AS ISBN 82-8066-012-7 The information contained within this document remains the sole property of Simrad AS. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, and the information contained within is not to be communicated to a third party, without theprior written consent of Simrad AS.

Simrad AS Strandpromenaden 50 Box 111 N-3191 Horten Telephone: Facsimile: +47 33 03 40 00 +47 33 04 29 87

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Sections
1 2 3 4 System description Hardware installation Transducer installation Cable layout

Note!
For information on how to use the ER60 and BI60 applications, refer to therespective operator manuals.

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References
Further information about the EK60 scientific echo sounder system, refer to the following manuals: • ER60 Operator manual • BI60 Operator manual

The reader
This instruction manual is intended for the design and installation engineers at the shipyard performing the installation, and for readers in needof the basic echo sounder theory. The information is supplied as the basis for the shipyard’s own installation drawings applicable to the vessel. On completion of the installation, this manual must be kept on the vessel for reference purposes during system maintenance.

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Table of contents
1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Main units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 System drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operational specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Basic procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts andconfigurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer and...