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    Operator manual Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar www.simrad.com T E C H N O L O G Y F O R S U S T A I N A B L E F I S H E R I E S…
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    Simrad SX90 Operator manual This manual provides you with the basic information required to operate the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar. For more detailed information about menus and parameters, refer to the Simrad SX90 Reference manual. WARNING: The Simrad SX90 sonar must never be powered up when the ship is in dry dock.
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    Support If you require maintenance on your Simrad product contact your local dealer. You can also contact us using the following address: simrad.support@simrad.com. If you need information about our other products, visit www.simrad.com. On our web site you will also find a list of our dealers and distributors.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operator manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL …………7 SIMRAD SX90 FISH FINDING SONAR…….. 8 Important matters …………………8 Basic information …………………8 GETTING STARTED…………10 Power on/off procedures………………10 How to perform basic operations …………….12 Echo presentation and menu ……………. 12 Temporary menu………………

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    Simrad SX90 Storage procedures ………………..32 How to store sonar images…………….32 How to recall sonar images…………….33 How to keep sonar images …………….34 How to delete sonar images …………….. 34 How to rename sonar images …………… 35 How to print sonar images …………….36 How to burn sonar images on a CD …………..
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    Operator manual Messages ……………………61 BASIC THEORY…………..63 Settings ……………………63 What is TVG? ……………….. 63 What is AGC? ……………….. 64 What is the PP Filter?……………… 64 About pulse form and length……………. 64 About beam widths ………………65 About Gain………………..65 What is RCG? ……………….. 66 About search sectors ……………….
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    Simrad SX90 307672/D…
  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Purpose The purpose of this operator manual is to present the descriptions and procedures required to operate the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar system in a safe and efficient manner. It is not possible to describe all functions and parameters in detail. It is therefore also important that you study the other documents that are provided with your sonar.

  • Page 10: Simrad Sx90 Fish Finding Sonar

    Simrad SX90 SIMRAD SX90 FISH FINDING SONAR Study this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar system. Important matters As with all advanced instruments, there are a few important matters about the SX90 that you must remember.

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    In addition to the traditional single frequency transceiver system, the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar contains an advanced frequency modulated filter system (FM). The cylindrical multi-element transducer allows the omnidirectional sonar beam to be tilted electronically down to -60 degrees.
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Simrad SX90 GETTING STARTED Please find the basic information required to get you started up. Power on/off procedures These procedures explain how to switch the sonar system on and off. How to switch on the sonar Press the button on the colour display monitor.

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    Getting started Please note: • If the sonar system has been disconnected from AC power, the Processor and Beamformer Units must be started manually. Remove the protective panels on the front panels (above the fans), and use the on/off switch. •…
  • Page 14: How To Perform Basic Operations

    Simrad SX90 How to perform basic operations Observe this brief procedure to familiarize yourself with the basic operations with echo presentations and menu operations. Echo presentation and menu Once the sonar system is up and running, observe the layout of the display presentation: •…

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    Getting started Observe that the menu reappears on the left hand side, and that the remaining echo presentation area is not re-scaled. Move the cursor towards the right side of the display again, and observe that the temporary menu disappears. On the Operating Panel, press the button one more Menu…
  • Page 16: The Menu Structure

    Simrad SX90 The menu structure The menu on the right hand side of the sonar display contains several different buttons, tabs and parameter dialogs. The following elements are in use on the menu: : This field simply states the Sonar type name of the sonar.

  • Page 17: Control The Cursor

    Getting started Control the cursor Operate the trackball (A) on the Operating Panel. Observe that the cursor moves on the sonar display, and that it changes its form depending on its location. Observe the location of the button (B). Select Press this button to make a selection.

  • Page 18: Changing A Parameter Value

    Simrad SX90 Changing a parameter value Observe this generic procedure to change a parameter value. Once you have gained more experience, and have become more familiar with the available options, you will select the parameters directly from the buttons. Figure 3 Changing a parameter value Move the cursor to the middle of the menu button (A).

  • Page 19: Visual Aids

    Default setting Setup dedicated parameter dialog is used. In the Simrad SX90 sonar, all parameters are stored. This function will cause the sonar to remember all the selected parameter settings, even when the sonar is switched off. Visual aids…

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    Simrad SX90 Move the cursor with the button depressed. Observe Select that the boundary line is moved. Release the button. Select Observe that the boundary line has been relocated to the new cursor position. 307672/D…
  • Page 21: Cosmetics

    Getting started Cosmetics The choices in the menu allows you to enable or Cosmetics disable a range of visual aids in the sonar picture. Click the tab to open the menu. Display Display Click the button to open the menu. Cosmetics Cosmetics Observe a range of parameters available to provide you with…

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    Simrad SX90 Figure 6 Variable Range Marker (D), Compass Card (E) and Vertical Ring (F) (D) consists of an adjustable Variable Range Marker (VRM) range ring with range read-out. It can be used for any type of distance marking relative to the vessel. To adjust the marker,…
  • Page 23: On-Line Help

    On-line help The Simrad SX90 sonar is equipped with a comprehensive on-line help system. Help is provided in two levels: On-line and Free. It is available from all the parameter dialogs and menus by clicking the button.

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    Simrad SX90 the information is accessed using the menu on the left hand side and interactive links throughout the document. Click in the Free bottom left corner to return to the small on-line dialog, or Close to exit the interactive manual.
  • Page 25: Operational Procedures

    Operational procedures OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES This chapter presents how to perform the most common procedures on the SX90 sonar. Note that the power on/off procedures have been previously explained. Topics • Power on/off procedures on page 10 • Menu procedures on page 23 •…

  • Page 26: How To Simplify The Menu

    Simrad SX90 Open the menu, and click Display Full screen: On How to simplify the menu You can easily reduce the number of buttons on the sonar menus. This can be useful if you never use them. Procedure Click the tab to open the menu.

  • Page 27: How To Adjust The Agc

    Operational procedures Click the left or right side of the button to decrease or Gain increase the gain, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog. For more information about this parameter, see About Gain on page 65. How to adjust the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) adjusts the gain in the sonar preamplifier circuitry.

  • Page 28: How To Adjust The Tvg

    Simrad SX90 Click the left or right side of the button to decrease or increase the setting, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog. For more information about this parameter, see What is RCG? on page 66.

  • Page 29: Mode Procedures

    Operational procedures Mode procedures This section explains how to choose operational modes, and how to set up the buttons on the SX90 Operating Unit. Mode How to select operational mode Your SX90 sonar is equipped with several operational modes. Observe these procedures to choose the mode best fit for your current operations.

  • Page 30: How To Sort The Operational Modes

    Simrad SX90 How to sort the operational modes Your SX90 sonar provides you with a selection of operational modes. This list of modes can be sorted to suit your preferences. The top four modes on your list can be accessed by pressing the four buttons on the Operating Panel.

  • Page 31: How To Add An Own Ship Symbol

    Operational procedures A triangular symbol with a corresponding number will appear on the screen over the target, while position data for the defined marker is displayed in the menu. Objects • The system continues to track the markers even when outside the sonar range.

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    This is a useful aid in providing an overview of the trawl operation. Trawl data can be set manually using the menu or automatically by interfacing a Simrad FS trawl sonar or Simrad ITI trawl monitoring system with the sonar.
  • Page 33: How To Investigate Marker And Symbol Information

    Operational procedures Click once on the gear you wish to use. Click the button at the bottom of the parameter Edit Gear dialog. For each of the gear parameters available, select the requested value. Click when all the parameters have been defined. Close How to investigate marker and symbol information…

  • Page 34: Storage Procedures

    Simrad SX90 Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. Objects Click on the object that you wish to delete. Click the button at the bottom of the list. Delete Alternative method Place the cursor on the object. Press the…

  • Page 35: How To Recall Sonar Images

    Operational procedures Once the recording has been activated, the sonar will save sonar images as defined by the setting. Each Store mode image is added to the list of temporary files located below the buttons. Each file name reflects the date and time. Record a single image Either: Click the…

  • Page 36: How To Keep Sonar Images

    Simrad SX90 The chosen image will be displayed. The phrase “RECALL” is used to indicate that a recalled image has replaced the sonar image. Click the button on the Operating Panel to restore Object normal operation. To recall several images…

  • Page 37: How To Rename Sonar Images

    Operational procedures Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu. Store/Recall Store/Recall Observe the list of images in the menu. Store/Recall Click one of the images to select it. Click the button at the bottom of the file fields to Delete delete the selected image.

  • Page 38: How To Print Sonar Images

    Simrad SX90 How to print sonar images Observe the following procedure to print selected sonar images. Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu. Store/Recall Store/Recall Observe the list of images in the menu.

  • Page 39: How To Copy Sonar Images To A Usb Memory Stick

    Operational procedures How to copy sonar images to a USB memory stick The SX90 Processor Unit is provided with several USB interface ports. These are located on the rear side of the cabinet, and on some models below the CD player under the front cover. Observe the following procedure to copy selected sonar images over to a USB memory stick.

  • Page 40: How To Start The Vertical Search Program

    Simrad SX90 Procedure Press the button in the field on the Auto search Train Operating Panel to start the horizontal search program. Hold the button depressed while you also press Auto search one of the two buttons in the field.

  • Page 41: How To Enable Position Track

    Operational procedures Observe that the centre of the vertical search sector is adjusted accordingly. To exit the search program, press the button. Manual How to enable position track Observe this procedure to initiate a position track. Place the cursor over the desired location. Press the button in the field on the…

  • Page 42: How To Add A Target Tracking Line

    Simrad SX90 Figure 9 Target tracking with related symbols The vector (C) originating from the target’s centre indicates its course and speed. The length of the vector increases relative to the target’s speed. One knot is represented by a small mark on the vector.

  • Page 43: User Setting Procedures

    Operational procedures Observe that the parameter dialog opens below Target track the menu. Choose the length of the tracking line, and click to exit. Close User setting procedures This section explains how to handle user and default settings on the SX90 sonar. How to save the current user setting Observe the following procedure to save the current user settings.

  • Page 44: How To Delete A User Setting

    Simrad SX90 Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the parameter dialog. User setting Click the one of the user settings on the list to select it. Click the button. Rename • Observe that a parameter dialog opens to present the current name.

  • Page 45: Installation Of Options

    Optional functionality may be added to the SX90 sonar. All options are pre-programmed into the standard sonar version, and that Simrad offer a 1 month free test period for certain options. When ordering a permanent option installation, a code word will be released from Simrad. For a free test, or permanent option installation, use the following procedures.

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    : This field displays the unique 12-character hardware HWID identification code. This code is different for each SX90 sonar. Simrad uses this code to generate the 32-character code word used for a permanent option installation. • : Each will start the 1 month free test period for the chosen option.
  • Page 47: Display Modes

    Display modes DISPLAY MODES The SX90 sonar provides you with several different display modes. These have been created to cover all your operational needs for various types of fishing and fishing gear. Bow up When Bow up mode is selected, the vessel symbol is stationary on the screen with the bow pointing upwards.

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    Simrad SX90 Bow up/180° Vertical When the Bow up/180° Vertical mode is selected, the upper part of the screen shows a curtailed Bow up presentation, while the lower part shows a 180 degrees Vertical slice presentation. This mode is mainly intended for trawlers, where the vertical view acts as a multibeam echo sounder.
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    Display modes Dual 1 The Dual 1 mode is a kind of “two sonars in one” operation, where each presentation is updated for every second transmission. All settings can be set individually for each of the two presentations. This makes the dual mode especially useful for optimizing settings by directly comparing the two presentations.
  • Page 50: Operating Panel

    Simrad SX90 OPERATING PANEL The 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…

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    Operating panel Gain This is where you set up the gain in both horizontal and vertical presentations. See Gain adjustment procedures on page 24. Range This is where you select the range in the horizontal and vertical presentations. Cursor The trackball is used to move the cursor on the display. The Menu button is used to hide the menu, while the button is used to…
  • Page 52: Menu Descriptions

    Simrad SX90 MENU DESCRIPTIONS The Simrad SX90 sonar is equipped with an extensive menu system, and you will use this to choose parameters for the various operational modes. In order to select active menu and to click the various buttons, you must use the cursor. The cursor is controlled by the trackball on the Operating Panel, and to “click”…

  • Page 53: Horizontal Menu

    Menu descriptions Horizontal menu Menu description menu is used to control the Horizontal horizontal presentations. The parameters chosen are present in all display modes. When a horizontal parameter setting is selected and defined in one mode, the chosen settings will automatically be applied to all modes.

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    Simrad SX90 • : On the SX90 you can alter the sonar’s Frequency transmission frequency. This is very useful to eliminate interference from other equipment on board, or from other vessels in the vicinity. • : Time Varied Gain. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the sonar to compensate for geometric spread and absorption.
  • Page 55: Vertical Menu

    Menu descriptions Vertical menu Menu description menu is only shown in modes Vertical with a vertical slice function. All relevant settings, except the , can be TX Power selected separately for the vertical modes independent of the horizontal settings. When any vertical setting is selected and defined in one mode, the setting will be applied to all vertical modes.

  • Page 56: Vertical 180 Menu

    Simrad SX90 • : Automatic Gain Control. This function will automatically reduce the gain if you experience reverberation and noise, or increase it if the conditions permit it. Using the AGC will ensure best possible signal processing. • : Reverberation Controlled Gain. This function will automatically remove unwanted reverberation from the bottom or from the sea surface.

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    Menu descriptions • : This setting controls the amplification of the received Gain echoes in the vertical presentation. If you activate the (Automatic Gain Control) function, this gain setting is influenced. • : Use this function to select the form of the Pulse Form transmitted pulse.
  • Page 58: Display Menu

    Simrad SX90 Display menu Menu description menu is shown in all display Display modes, and provides access to parameters controlling the visual presentation of the sonar views. Some of the choices on the menu are simple on/off buttons. Menu buttons •…

  • Page 59: Setup Menu

    Menu descriptions • : Choose the menu language. Language • : Allows you to choose the units used by the sonar. Units • : Click to access the menu, which allows Cosmetics Cosmetics you to control the amount of support information on the sonar picture.

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    • : This function makes it possible to External sync(hronisation) eliminate interference from other Simrad sonars on board your vessel. If the sonars are connected together, you can use these settings to synchronise their transmissions. • : This function makes it possible to set up the…
  • Page 61: Objects Menu

    Menu descriptions • : This function is used to store the parameter User setting settings for different type of fisheries, or individual user related settings. • : Click this button to retrieve the default Default Setting factory settings. Objects menu Menu description menu is shown in all display modes, and displays the Objects…

  • Page 62: System Test Menu

    Simrad SX90 System Test menu menu is activated by the button in the System test Test Setup menu. This menu provides several sensor measurements and test functions for operational and functional tests. Note that tests are designed only to be carried out by qualified service engineers.

  • Page 63: Geoview Menu

    Menu descriptions GeoView menu menu provides control of selected parameters GeoView related to the current data displayed in the horizontal view; the scale and target track. It also provides you with a button to reposition the vessel symbol. The menu is identical to GeoView2 .

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    Simrad SX90 Figure 11 The Message Bar buttons Each menu displays the warning, alarm and error messages issued by the sonar. Each message is identified with time of issue and a heading. Additional information is found in the small text field below the message list.
  • Page 65: Basic Theory

    Basic theory BASIC THEORY This chapter explains some of the basic theory related to settings, error sources and noise conditions. Settings A sonar will transmit a sound wave into the water around the vessel. When this sound wave hits fish, bottom, or other objects in the water, a part of the sound will be returned as echoes.

  • Page 66: What Is Agc

    Simrad SX90 What is AGC? AGC means “Automatic Gain Control”. If you wish the SX90 sonar to control its own gain automatically, you must enable this function. You can choose from three different levels. When the AGC has been switched on, the manual…

  • Page 67: About Beam Widths

    Basic theory About beam widths A narrow beam will always reach further than a wide beam. This is because the transmitted power of the sonar is concentrated. Nevertheless, you can easily “miss” a school of fish if you make the beam too narrow. If the range is reduced, it is the common to use a wider beam.

  • Page 68: What Is Rcg

    Simrad SX90 What is RCG? RCG means “Reverberation Controlled Gain”. This function compare the strength from each echo, and then automatically adjust the range and echo level in the sonar picture. The RCG will remove unwanted echoes from the sea surface and the bottom.

  • Page 69: About Tilt

    Basic theory About tilt The sonar beam can be tilted vertically in steps of 1 degree, and the chosen tilt is shown on the sonar picture. At 0 degrees tilt you will transmit the sonar beam in parallel with the sea surface, while 90 degrees tilt will direct it straight down.

  • Page 70: Cavitation

    Simrad SX90 The most common cause of acoustic noise is the propeller and the cavitation caused by its rotation. Other typical noise sources on board your vessels are winches, refrigerating plants, power generators, pumps and cranes. If you experience problems you think are caused by noise, try to find out which system that causes the noise, and contact your dealer for advice.

  • Page 71: Blocking

    Basic theory the bottom, you will still be able to identify the school of fish. In situation (B) you will be able to identify the upper school of fish, but the lower school will be hidden in the shadow of the rock. Be aware of that other vessels close to you will also generate reverberation due to the water disturbance caused by the wake, the propellers and the cooling water spill.

  • Page 72: Layers And Deflections

    Simrad SX90 Layers and deflections Your sonar operations may also be disturbed by environmental situations that you are unable to control. Two typical conditions are temperature and salinity layers, and deflections caused by increasing or decreasing water temperature. Temperature and salinity layers You may experience that temperature and/or salinity layers exist in the water column.

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    Basic theory When the temperature decreases (A) closer to the bottom, the sonar beam is deflected down as indicated by the illustration. The school of fish (B) you thought you would see is not visible at all. On cold days, you may experience the opposite: the cold water will be close to the surface, and the water temperature increases with increasing depth.
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    Simrad SX90 Index 270°/Vertical Bow up/180° vertical marker, 31 mode, 47 mode, 46 sonar images, 34 Bow up/Dual vertical user setting, 42 mode, 45 Depth Dividers Bow up/Vertical description, 21 mode, 45 Description About Burn on CD display modes, 45…
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    Index adjust, 24 load Investigate display read-out, 17 factory settings, 42 marker, 31 menu button, 51, 53, 55 user setting, 41 theory, 65 move the boundary lines, 17 Gear position menu button, 57 track, 39 Keep symbol power off, 11 sonar images, 34 delete, 31 power on, 10…
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    Simrad SX90 Colour Threshold, 56 True motion/Vertical, 46 rename, 35 Colours, 56 Mode buttons store, 32 Cosmetics, 57 menu button, 56 Ping Sector Dead Reckoning, 58 Modes menu button, 51 Default Setting, 59 display, 45 Position Display Gain, 56 sort, 28…
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    Index horizontal Range menu button, 58 search program, 37 display read-out, 17 Store investigate menu button, 51, 53–54 sonar images, 32 marker, 31 Store/Recall keep adjust, 25 menu, 59 sonar images, 34 menu button, 52, 54–55 menu button, 57 load theory, 66 System test factory settings, 42…
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    Simrad SX90 line, 40 Trawl symbol use, 30 True motion mode, 46 True motion/Vertical mode, 46 adjust, 26 menu button, 52–53, 55 theory, 63 TX Power menu button, 51, 53, 55 Units menu button, 57 User setting delete, 42 load, 41…
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    Operator manual Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar www.simrad.com T E C H N O L O G Y F O R S U S T A I N A B L E F I S H E R I E S…
  • Page 3: Simrad Sx90

    Operator manual This manual provides you with basic information required to operate the commands, menus, operational modes and options provided by the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar. For detailed operational information, refer to the Simrad SX90 Reference manual. WARNING: The sonar must never be powered up when the ship is in dry dock.

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    If you require maintenance on your Simrad equipment, contact your local dealer. You can also contact Simrad using the following address:simrad.support@simrad.com. If you need other information about this product, or any other Simrad products, visit www.simrad.com. On our web site you will also find a list of our dealers and distributors.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operator manual Table of contents INTRODUCTION …………..7 Important matters …………………8 GETTING STARTED…………9 Power on/off procedures……………….9 How to switch on the sonar…………….9 How to switch off the sonar …………….. 10 How to perform basic operations …………….11 Echo presentation and menu ……………. 11 Temporary menu………………

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    Simrad SX90 How to store sonar images…………….30 How to recall sonar images…………….31 How to keep sonar images …………….32 How to delete sonar images …………….. 33 How to rename sonar images …………… 33 How to print sonar images …………….34 How to burn sonar images on a CD …………..
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    Operator manual About beam widths ………………56 About Gain………………..56 What is RCG? ……………….. 57 About search sectors ………………. 57 About tilt………………..57 Noise and reverberation………………58 Cavitation………………..59 Reverberation ………………… 59 Blocking ………………..60 Check the noise yourself! …………….60 Layers and deflections ………………..60 Temperature and salinity layers…………..
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    Simrad SX90 307672/B…
  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The purpose of this manual is to give you a short introduction to the operational use of the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar. It is not possible to explain all the functionality and possibilities in detail, it is therefore important that you familiarize yourself with the reference manual also provided with the sonar.

  • Page 10: Important Matters

    Simrad SX90 Important matters As with all advanced instruments, there are a few important matters about the SX90 that you must remember. Before you switch on the sonar When you power up the sonar, the transducer is lowered down below the vessel’s hull. Make sure that you have sufficient water…

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started GETTING STARTED These sections provide the basic information required to get you started up. Power on/off procedures These procedures explain how to switch the sonar system on and off. How to switch on the sonar Press the button on the colour display monitor. Power Press the button on the Operating Panel, and keep it…

  • Page 12: How To Switch Off The Sonar

    Simrad SX90 Note If the sonar system has been disconnected from AC power, the Processor and Beamformer Units must be started manually. Remove the protective panels on the front panels (above the fans), and use the on/off switch. How to switch off the sonar Press the button on the Operating Panel.

  • Page 13: How To Perform Basic Operations

    Getting started How to perform basic operations Observe this brief procedure to familiarize yourself with the basic operations with echo presentations and menu operations. Echo presentation and menu Once the sonar system is up and running, observe the layout of the display presentation: •…

  • Page 14: Temporary Menu

    Simrad SX90 Temporary menu On the Operating Panel, press the button to remove Menu the menu. On the display, observe that the menu disappears. Use the trackball, and move the cursor over to the left side of the display. Observe that the menu reappears on the left hand side, and that the remaining echo presentation area is not re-scaled.

  • Page 15: The Menu Structure

    Getting started The menu structure The menu on the right hand side of the sonar display contains several different buttons, tabs and parameter dialogues. The following elements are in use on the menu: : This field simply states the name (A) Sonar type of the sonar.

  • Page 16: Control The Cursor

    Simrad SX90 Control the cursor Operate the trackball (A) on the Operating Panel. CURSOR Object Menu Select View Observe that the cursor moves on the sonar display, and that it changes its form depending on its location. Observe the location of the button (B).

  • Page 17: Changing A Parameter Value

    Getting started Changing a parameter value Observe this generic procedure to change a parameter value. Once you have gained more experience, and have become more familiar with the available options, you will select the parameters directly from the buttons. Figure 3 Changing a parameter value D015010B Move the cursor to the middle of the menu button (A).

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    Default setting Setup dedicated parameter dialogue is used. In the Simrad SX90 sonar, all parameters are stored. This function will cause the sonar to remember all the selected parameter settings, even when the sonar is switched off. 307672/B…
  • Page 19: Visual Aids

    Getting started Visual aids The sonar display contains not only the sonar picture and the menu system, but also other information that is useful for efficient operation. Common information on the display In nearly all display modes, the following information is provided.

  • Page 20: Cosmetics

    Simrad SX90 Cosmetics The choices in the menu allows you to enable or Cosmetics disable a range of visual aids in the sonar picture. Click the tab to open the menu. Display Display Click the button to open the menu.

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    Getting started Figure 6 Variable Range Marker (D), Compass Card (E) and Vertical Ring (F) 100 m 200 m 1123 m 300 m 400 m (CD015013C) (D) consists of an adjustable Variable Range Marker (VRM) range ring with range read-out. It can be used for any type of distance marking relative to the vessel.
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    Simrad SX90 Figure 7 Depth Dividers (G), Bow Marker (H) and Minute Markers (I) 100 m 200 m 300 m 400 m (CD015013D) (G) are horizontal dotted lines used to Depth Dividers visualize the depth steps in the vertical slices.
  • Page 23: On-Line Help

    Getting started On-line help The Simrad SX90 sonar is equipped with a comprehensive on-line help system. Help is provided in two levels: On-line and Free. It is available from all the parameter dialogues and menus by clicking the button. Help Once pressed, the first help text will appear in the bottom of the…

  • Page 24: Operational Procedures

    Simrad SX90 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES This chapter presents how to perform the most common procedures on the SX90 sonar. Note that the power on/off procedures have been previously explained. Topics Menu procedures on page 23 Gain adjustment procedures on page 24…

  • Page 25: Menu Procedures

    Operational procedures Menu procedures This section provides general procedures for menu handling. How to hide the menu The menu is normally located on the right hand side of the display, but if you don’t need it, you can easily remove it. Press the button on the Operating Panel.

  • Page 26: Gain Adjustment Procedures

    Simrad SX90 Gain adjustment procedures This section explains how to control the manual and automatic gain settings on the SX90 sonar. How to adjust the gain You can adjust the sonar gain by means of the control buttons on the Operating Panel, or by using the…

  • Page 27: How To Adjust The Tvg

    Operational procedures Note Scattered fish can be perceived as reverberation. The RCG function must therefore be used with care if you wish to find scattered schools. Click the tab to open the respective Horizontal Vertical menu. Click the button to adjust the parameter. Click the left or right side of the button to decrease or increase the setting, or the middle of the button to open…

  • Page 28: Mode Procedures

    Simrad SX90 Mode procedures This section explains how to choose operational modes, and how to set up the buttons on the SX90 Operating Unit. Mode Related topics Display modes on page 41 How to select operational mode Your SX90 sonar is equipped with several operational modes.

  • Page 29: How To Sort The Operational Modes

    Operational procedures How to sort the operational modes Your SX90 sonar provides you with a selection of operational modes. This list of modes can be sorted to suit your preferences. The top four modes on your list can be accessed by pressing the four buttons on the Operating Panel.

  • Page 30: How To Add An Own Ship Symbol

    Simrad SX90 button can also be used for manual target Target marker tracking as the system is designed to calculate the speed, course and distance between the last two chosen targets. The target marker data is displayed in white figures for 15 minutes in the lower right hand corner of the horizontal presentation.

  • Page 31: How To Investigate Marker And Symbol Information

    This is a useful aid in providing an overview of the trawl operation. Trawl data can be set manually using the menu or automatically by interfacing a Simrad FS trawl sonar or Simrad ITI trawl monitoring system with the sonar.

  • Page 32: How To Delete A Marker Or Symbol

    Simrad SX90 • The identification (ID) abbreviations for the different objects are: – AT: Automatic target track marker – Ci: Circle marker – M: Target marker – OS: Own Ship marker – PT: Position track marker – F: Radio buoy marker •…

  • Page 33: How To Recall Sonar Images

    Operational procedures Prepare the recording parameters Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu. Store/Recall Store/Recall Click the button to choose recording mode. Store mode Click the left side of the button to scroll down Store mode the list of options.

  • Page 34: How To Keep Sonar Images

    Simrad SX90 Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu. Store/Recall Store/Recall Observe the list of images in the menu. Store/Recall To recall a single image: Click the button, and select Recall mode Single shot Click one of the images to select it.

  • Page 35: How To Delete Sonar Images

    Operational procedures Click the arrow on the top of the field to Permanent files move the selected image down. list does not limit the number of files it can Permanent files contain. This is however limited by the storage capacity of the hard disk in the Processing Unit.

  • Page 36: How To Print Sonar Images

    Simrad SX90 Figure 8 On-screen keyboard You are also permitted to change the file name on images in the field. However, if you wish to transfer the chosen Temporary files image to the field afterwards, you will find that Permanent files the new file name is changed by the transfer process.

  • Page 37: How To Copy Sonar Images To A Usb Memory Stick

    Operational procedures Double-click to open sub-folder Permanent or Temporary. Click to select the images you wish to burn on the CD, and copy them to the CD’s window. Windows Explorer Click in the Write these files to CD Windows Explorer window, and wait until the process has finished.

  • Page 38: How To Start The Horizontal Search Program

    Simrad SX90 How to start the horizontal search program Observe the following procedure to run the automatic search program. TRAIN Position Manual Track Target Auto Search Track (CD015022H) Press the button in the field on the Auto search Train Operating Panel to start the horizontal search program.

  • Page 39: How To Enable Target Track

    Operational procedures Press the button in the field on the Position track Train Operating Panel. A geographically fixed circle will appear on the display, and its position will automatically be tracked by the system with respect to the bearing and tilt angle. The track parameters can be investigated by accessing the menu.

  • Page 40: How To Add A Target Tracking Line

    Simrad SX90 How to add a target tracking line Observe this procedure to add a tracking line to a tracked target to indicate its movement history. Choose an operational mode with a horizontal presentation. Place the cursor in the horizontal presentation.

  • Page 41: How To Delete A User Setting

    Operational procedures Note In principles you can use any name, but the buttons on the Mode Operator Panel will only choose from User 1, User 2, User 3 and User 4. These names must also be on the top of the list. If you wish to add users, apply names like for example “User 5 Charlie”.

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    Simrad SX90 Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Setup Click the button. Default setting Click in the next parameter dialogue to confirm the action. The factory settings are loaded and implemented. 307672/B…
  • Page 43: Display Modes

    Display modes DISPLAY MODES The SX90 sonar provides you with several different display modes. These have been created to cover all your operational needs. Only the most common modes are described here. Bow up When is selected, the vessel symbol is stationary on the Bow up screen with the bow pointing upwards.

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    Simrad SX90 movements of the targets through the water. When the vessel symbol reaches the edge of the screen, it will automatically be moved back to the centre, or to a position determined by the button. This position is reset to the screen centre Off Centre whenever the mode is changed.
  • Page 45: Operating Panel

    The buttons are grouped in fields according to their purpose. Most sonar functions may also be accessed and activated using the menu system on the display and the trackball button on the Operating Panel. Select SIMRAD CURSOR MAIN SW. SYMBOL RANGE…

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    Simrad SX90 the operational modes, click on the menu. See Sort modes Setup Mode procedures on page 26 and User setting procedures on page 38. Gain This is where you set up the gain in both horizontal and vertical presentations. See Gain adjustment procedures on page 24.
  • Page 47: Menu Descriptions

    Menu descriptions MENU DESCRIPTIONS The SX90 sonar is equipped with an extensive menu system, and you will use this to choose parameters for the various operational modes. In order to select active menu and to click the various buttons, you must use the cursor. The cursor is controlled by the trackball on the Operating Panel, and to “click”…

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    Simrad SX90 Buttons : Select the range for the horizontal presentation. Range : Select the sonar beam’s vertical angle. Tilt : This button controls the direction of the white bearing Bearing line on your sonar picture. This line may be used to control the direction of the vertical slice.
  • Page 49: Vertical Menu

    Menu descriptions Vertical menu menu is only shown in Vertical modes with a vertical slice function. All relevant settings, except the , can be selected separately for Power the vertical modes independent of the horizontal settings. When any vertical setting is selected and defined in one mode, the setting will be applied to all vertical modes.

  • Page 50: Vertical 180 Menu

    Simrad SX90 : Automatic Gain Control. This function will automatically reduce the gain if you experience reverberation and noise, or increase it if the conditions permit it. Using the AGC will ensure best possible signal processing. : Reverberation Controlled Gain. This function will automatically remove unwanted reverberation from the bottom or from the sea surface.

  • Page 51: Display Menu

    Menu descriptions Display menu menu is shown in all Display display modes, and provides access to parameters controlling the visual presentation of the sonar views. Some of the choices on the menu are simple on/off buttons. Buttons : Click this button to remove or retrieve the menu. Full screen : Not used.

  • Page 52: Setup Menu

    Simrad SX90 : Use this button to choose how the buttons on Mode buttons Mode the Operating Panel shall work. You can either choose between the four most frequent modes, or the four most frequent user settings. : Choose the menu language.

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    Mode : This function makes it possible to External sync(hronisation) eliminate interference from other Simrad sonars on board your vessel. If the sonars are connected together, you can use these settings to synchronise their transmissions. 307672/B…
  • Page 54: Objects Menu

    Simrad SX90 : This is an optional functionality designed to Scientific Output be used when the sonar is used for scientific purposes. When enabled, the sonar will provide special information on an ethernet port. This button replaces the button. Wind speed…

  • Page 55: Temporary Menus

    Menu descriptions Temporary menus The temporary menus are those selected from the active menus. They are also shown with vertical tabs on the right side of the menu, and can easily be selected by the trackball and the button. The temporary menus must however be removed Select manually using the button in the bottom of menu.

  • Page 56: Basic Theory

    Simrad SX90 BASIC THEORY This chapter explains some of the basic theory related to settings, error sources and noise conditions. Topics Settings on page 54 Noise and reverberation on page 58 Layers and deflections on page 60 Settings A sonar will transmit a sound wave into the water around the vessel.

  • Page 57: What Is Agc

    Basic theory When you choose the TVG setting you can either switch it off, or choose a value. The different settings determine how “X log R” much gain the sonar will use as time elapses along the X-axis. A higher value for “X” will make the angle (C) steeper. Default setting on the SX90 sonar is 20 log R What is AGC?

  • Page 58: About Beam Widths

    Simrad SX90 About beam widths A narrow beam will always reach further than a wide beam. This is because the transmitted power of the sonar is concentrated. Nevertheless, you can easily “miss” a school of fish if you make the beam too narrow. If the range is reduced, it is the common to use a wider beam.

  • Page 59: What Is Rcg

    Basic theory What is RCG? RCG means “Reverberation Controlled Gain”. This function compare the strength from each echo, and then automatically adjust the range and echo level in the sonar picture. The RCG will remove unwanted echoes from the sea surface and the bottom.

  • Page 60: Noise And Reverberation

    Simrad SX90 Figure 13 Tilt (CD015005D) The challenge will always be to find a tilt that prevents the fish echoes to be buried in reverberation and bottom echoes. If you use a steep tilt (A) the fish will easily be disguised by the bottom echoes, but a strong RCG setting will help.

  • Page 61: Cavitation

    Basic theory Cavitation As the propeller blades move through the water, low pressure areas are formed as the water accelerates around and moves past the blades. The faster the blades move, the lower the pressure around it will become. As it reaches vapour pressure, the water vaporizes and forms small bubbles of gas.

  • Page 62: Blocking

    Simrad SX90 Blocking The movement of your vessel through the water will often — especially in higher sea states — cause air bubbles to be generated, and these bubbles will move along the hull. This is called blocking. In order to prevent this noise from disturbing your sonar operations, it is important to lower the sonar transducer as far down below the hull as possible.

  • Page 63: Temperature And Salinity Layers

    Basic theory Temperature and salinity layers You may experience that temperature and/or salinity layers exist in the water column. Since the speed of sound in water depends on its temperature and salinity, such layers will cause the sound beam to be reflected. Figure 15 Temperature and salinity layers (CD015005F) If you transmit a sonar beam down towards a temperature…

  • Page 64
    Simrad SX90 Figure 17 Water temperatures on cold days (CD015005H) When the temperature decreases (A) closer to the surface, the sonar beam is deflected up as indicated by the illustration. The school of fish (B) you thought you would see is once again not visible at all, and you will also see a ring of surface echoes.
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    Index basic operation, 14 adjust, 25 menu, 49 modes, 41 circle marker, 27 Display Gain gear symbol, 28 Cavitation, theory, 59 button, 49 own ship symbol, 28 Distance Rings target marker, 27 Circle marker, 52 description, 18 vessel symbol, 28 Circle marker, 52 adjust, 24…
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    Simrad SX90 gear symbol, 28 switch power on, 9 Menu own ship symbol, 28 target button target marker, 27 track, 37 Display menu, 49 vessel symbol, 28 tracking line, 38 buttons, 14 adjust track Cosmetics, 53 AGC, 24 position, 36…
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    Index Move down, 53 delete Move up, 53 marker, 30 Palette Store/Recall, 53 sonar images, 33 button structure, 13 user setting, 39 Display menu, 49 System test, 53 hide menu, 23 Panel Backlight tabs, 13 horizontal button temporary, 12 search program, 36 Display menu, 49 Vertical, 47 investigate…
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    Simrad SX90 button position, 36 Setup menu, 50 target, 37 Radio Buoy menu, 53 Track window marker, 52 Stabilizer button Range button Setup menu, 50 button Setup menu, 50 Tracking Horizontal menu, 45 Store line, 38 display read-out, 17 sonar images, 30…
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    ISBN-10: 82-8066-086-0 ISBN-13: 978-82-8066-085-5 2007 Simrad © Simrad Kongsberg Maritime AS Telephone: +47 33 03 40 00 Strandpromenaden 50 Telefax: +47 33 04 29 87 P.O.Box 111 www.simrad.com N-3191 Horten, Norway simrad.sales@simrad.com…

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    Operator manual Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar www.simrad.com T E C H N O L O G Y F O R S U S T A I N A B L E F I S H E R I E S…
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    Simrad SX90 Operator manual This manual provides you with the basic information required to operate the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar. For more detailed information about menus and parameters, refer to the Simrad SX90 Reference manual. WARNING: The Simrad SX90 sonar must never be powered up when the ship is in dry dock.
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    Support If you require maintenance on your Simrad product contact your local dealer. You can also contact us using the following address: simrad.support@simrad.com. If you need information about our other products, visit www.simrad.com. On our web site you will also find a list of our dealers and distributors.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operator manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL …………7 SIMRAD SX90 FISH FINDING SONAR…….. 8 Important matters …………………8 Basic information …………………8 GETTING STARTED…………10 Power on/off procedures………………10 How to perform basic operations …………….12 Echo presentation and menu ……………. 12 Temporary menu………………

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    Simrad SX90 Storage procedures ………………..32 How to store sonar images…………….32 How to recall sonar images…………….33 How to keep sonar images …………….34 How to delete sonar images …………….. 34 How to rename sonar images …………… 35 How to print sonar images …………….36 How to burn sonar images on a CD …………..
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    Operator manual Messages ……………………61 BASIC THEORY…………..63 Settings ……………………63 What is TVG? ……………….. 63 What is AGC? ……………….. 64 What is the PP Filter?……………… 64 About pulse form and length……………. 64 About beam widths ………………65 About Gain………………..65 What is RCG? ……………….. 66 About search sectors ……………….
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    Simrad SX90 307672/D…
  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Purpose The purpose of this operator manual is to present the descriptions and procedures required to operate the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar system in a safe and efficient manner. It is not possible to describe all functions and parameters in detail. It is therefore also important that you study the other documents that are provided with your sonar.

  • Page 10: Simrad Sx90 Fish Finding Sonar

    Simrad SX90 SIMRAD SX90 FISH FINDING SONAR Study this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar system. Important matters As with all advanced instruments, there are a few important matters about the SX90 that you must remember.

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    In addition to the traditional single frequency transceiver system, the Simrad SX90 Fish finding sonar contains an advanced frequency modulated filter system (FM). The cylindrical multi-element transducer allows the omnidirectional sonar beam to be tilted electronically down to -60 degrees.
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Simrad SX90 GETTING STARTED Please find the basic information required to get you started up. Power on/off procedures These procedures explain how to switch the sonar system on and off. How to switch on the sonar Press the button on the colour display monitor.

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    Getting started Please note: • If the sonar system has been disconnected from AC power, the Processor and Beamformer Units must be started manually. Remove the protective panels on the front panels (above the fans), and use the on/off switch. •…
  • Page 14: How To Perform Basic Operations

    Simrad SX90 How to perform basic operations Observe this brief procedure to familiarize yourself with the basic operations with echo presentations and menu operations. Echo presentation and menu Once the sonar system is up and running, observe the layout of the display presentation: •…

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    Getting started Observe that the menu reappears on the left hand side, and that the remaining echo presentation area is not re-scaled. Move the cursor towards the right side of the display again, and observe that the temporary menu disappears. On the Operating Panel, press the button one more Menu…
  • Page 16: The Menu Structure

    Simrad SX90 The menu structure The menu on the right hand side of the sonar display contains several different buttons, tabs and parameter dialogs. The following elements are in use on the menu: : This field simply states the Sonar type name of the sonar.

  • Page 17: Control The Cursor

    Getting started Control the cursor Operate the trackball (A) on the Operating Panel. Observe that the cursor moves on the sonar display, and that it changes its form depending on its location. Observe the location of the button (B). Select Press this button to make a selection.

  • Page 18: Changing A Parameter Value

    Simrad SX90 Changing a parameter value Observe this generic procedure to change a parameter value. Once you have gained more experience, and have become more familiar with the available options, you will select the parameters directly from the buttons. Figure 3 Changing a parameter value Move the cursor to the middle of the menu button (A).

  • Page 19: Visual Aids

    Default setting Setup dedicated parameter dialog is used. In the Simrad SX90 sonar, all parameters are stored. This function will cause the sonar to remember all the selected parameter settings, even when the sonar is switched off. Visual aids…

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    Simrad SX90 Move the cursor with the button depressed. Observe Select that the boundary line is moved. Release the button. Select Observe that the boundary line has been relocated to the new cursor position. 307672/D…
  • Page 21: Cosmetics

    Getting started Cosmetics The choices in the menu allows you to enable or Cosmetics disable a range of visual aids in the sonar picture. Click the tab to open the menu. Display Display Click the button to open the menu. Cosmetics Cosmetics Observe a range of parameters available to provide you with…

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    Simrad SX90 Figure 6 Variable Range Marker (D), Compass Card (E) and Vertical Ring (F) (D) consists of an adjustable Variable Range Marker (VRM) range ring with range read-out. It can be used for any type of distance marking relative to the vessel. To adjust the marker,…
  • Page 23: On-Line Help

    On-line help The Simrad SX90 sonar is equipped with a comprehensive on-line help system. Help is provided in two levels: On-line and Free. It is available from all the parameter dialogs and menus by clicking the button.

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    Simrad SX90 the information is accessed using the menu on the left hand side and interactive links throughout the document. Click in the Free bottom left corner to return to the small on-line dialog, or Close to exit the interactive manual.
  • Page 25: Operational Procedures

    Operational procedures OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES This chapter presents how to perform the most common procedures on the SX90 sonar. Note that the power on/off procedures have been previously explained. Topics • Power on/off procedures on page 10 • Menu procedures on page 23 •…

  • Page 26: How To Simplify The Menu

    Simrad SX90 Open the menu, and click Display Full screen: On How to simplify the menu You can easily reduce the number of buttons on the sonar menus. This can be useful if you never use them. Procedure Click the tab to open the menu.

  • Page 27: How To Adjust The Agc

    Operational procedures Click the left or right side of the button to decrease or Gain increase the gain, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog. For more information about this parameter, see About Gain on page 65. How to adjust the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) adjusts the gain in the sonar preamplifier circuitry.

  • Page 28: How To Adjust The Tvg

    Simrad SX90 Click the left or right side of the button to decrease or increase the setting, or the middle of the button to open the parameter dialog. For more information about this parameter, see What is RCG? on page 66.

  • Page 29: Mode Procedures

    Operational procedures Mode procedures This section explains how to choose operational modes, and how to set up the buttons on the SX90 Operating Unit. Mode How to select operational mode Your SX90 sonar is equipped with several operational modes. Observe these procedures to choose the mode best fit for your current operations.

  • Page 30: How To Sort The Operational Modes

    Simrad SX90 How to sort the operational modes Your SX90 sonar provides you with a selection of operational modes. This list of modes can be sorted to suit your preferences. The top four modes on your list can be accessed by pressing the four buttons on the Operating Panel.

  • Page 31: How To Add An Own Ship Symbol

    Operational procedures A triangular symbol with a corresponding number will appear on the screen over the target, while position data for the defined marker is displayed in the menu. Objects • The system continues to track the markers even when outside the sonar range.

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    This is a useful aid in providing an overview of the trawl operation. Trawl data can be set manually using the menu or automatically by interfacing a Simrad FS trawl sonar or Simrad ITI trawl monitoring system with the sonar.
  • Page 33: How To Investigate Marker And Symbol Information

    Operational procedures Click once on the gear you wish to use. Click the button at the bottom of the parameter Edit Gear dialog. For each of the gear parameters available, select the requested value. Click when all the parameters have been defined. Close How to investigate marker and symbol information…

  • Page 34: Storage Procedures

    Simrad SX90 Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. Objects Click on the object that you wish to delete. Click the button at the bottom of the list. Delete Alternative method Place the cursor on the object. Press the…

  • Page 35: How To Recall Sonar Images

    Operational procedures Once the recording has been activated, the sonar will save sonar images as defined by the setting. Each Store mode image is added to the list of temporary files located below the buttons. Each file name reflects the date and time. Record a single image Either: Click the…

  • Page 36: How To Keep Sonar Images

    Simrad SX90 The chosen image will be displayed. The phrase “RECALL” is used to indicate that a recalled image has replaced the sonar image. Click the button on the Operating Panel to restore Object normal operation. To recall several images…

  • Page 37: How To Rename Sonar Images

    Operational procedures Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu. Store/Recall Store/Recall Observe the list of images in the menu. Store/Recall Click one of the images to select it. Click the button at the bottom of the file fields to Delete delete the selected image.

  • Page 38: How To Print Sonar Images

    Simrad SX90 How to print sonar images Observe the following procedure to print selected sonar images. Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the menu. Store/Recall Store/Recall Observe the list of images in the menu.

  • Page 39: How To Copy Sonar Images To A Usb Memory Stick

    Operational procedures How to copy sonar images to a USB memory stick The SX90 Processor Unit is provided with several USB interface ports. These are located on the rear side of the cabinet, and on some models below the CD player under the front cover. Observe the following procedure to copy selected sonar images over to a USB memory stick.

  • Page 40: How To Start The Vertical Search Program

    Simrad SX90 Procedure Press the button in the field on the Auto search Train Operating Panel to start the horizontal search program. Hold the button depressed while you also press Auto search one of the two buttons in the field.

  • Page 41: How To Enable Position Track

    Operational procedures Observe that the centre of the vertical search sector is adjusted accordingly. To exit the search program, press the button. Manual How to enable position track Observe this procedure to initiate a position track. Place the cursor over the desired location. Press the button in the field on the…

  • Page 42: How To Add A Target Tracking Line

    Simrad SX90 Figure 9 Target tracking with related symbols The vector (C) originating from the target’s centre indicates its course and speed. The length of the vector increases relative to the target’s speed. One knot is represented by a small mark on the vector.

  • Page 43: User Setting Procedures

    Operational procedures Observe that the parameter dialog opens below Target track the menu. Choose the length of the tracking line, and click to exit. Close User setting procedures This section explains how to handle user and default settings on the SX90 sonar. How to save the current user setting Observe the following procedure to save the current user settings.

  • Page 44: How To Delete A User Setting

    Simrad SX90 Procedure Click the tab to open the menu. Setup Click the button to open the parameter dialog. User setting Click the one of the user settings on the list to select it. Click the button. Rename • Observe that a parameter dialog opens to present the current name.

  • Page 45: Installation Of Options

    Optional functionality may be added to the SX90 sonar. All options are pre-programmed into the standard sonar version, and that Simrad offer a 1 month free test period for certain options. When ordering a permanent option installation, a code word will be released from Simrad. For a free test, or permanent option installation, use the following procedures.

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    : This field displays the unique 12-character hardware HWID identification code. This code is different for each SX90 sonar. Simrad uses this code to generate the 32-character code word used for a permanent option installation. • : Each will start the 1 month free test period for the chosen option.
  • Page 47: Display Modes

    Display modes DISPLAY MODES The SX90 sonar provides you with several different display modes. These have been created to cover all your operational needs for various types of fishing and fishing gear. Bow up When Bow up mode is selected, the vessel symbol is stationary on the screen with the bow pointing upwards.

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    Simrad SX90 Bow up/180° Vertical When the Bow up/180° Vertical mode is selected, the upper part of the screen shows a curtailed Bow up presentation, while the lower part shows a 180 degrees Vertical slice presentation. This mode is mainly intended for trawlers, where the vertical view acts as a multibeam echo sounder.
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    Display modes Dual 1 The Dual 1 mode is a kind of “two sonars in one” operation, where each presentation is updated for every second transmission. All settings can be set individually for each of the two presentations. This makes the dual mode especially useful for optimizing settings by directly comparing the two presentations.
  • Page 50: Operating Panel

    Simrad SX90 OPERATING PANEL The 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…

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    Operating panel Gain This is where you set up the gain in both horizontal and vertical presentations. See Gain adjustment procedures on page 24. Range This is where you select the range in the horizontal and vertical presentations. Cursor The trackball is used to move the cursor on the display. The Menu button is used to hide the menu, while the button is used to…
  • Page 52: Menu Descriptions

    Simrad SX90 MENU DESCRIPTIONS The Simrad SX90 sonar is equipped with an extensive menu system, and you will use this to choose parameters for the various operational modes. In order to select active menu and to click the various buttons, you must use the cursor. The cursor is controlled by the trackball on the Operating Panel, and to “click”…

  • Page 53: Horizontal Menu

    Menu descriptions Horizontal menu Menu description menu is used to control the Horizontal horizontal presentations. The parameters chosen are present in all display modes. When a horizontal parameter setting is selected and defined in one mode, the chosen settings will automatically be applied to all modes.

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    Simrad SX90 • : On the SX90 you can alter the sonar’s Frequency transmission frequency. This is very useful to eliminate interference from other equipment on board, or from other vessels in the vicinity. • : Time Varied Gain. This function will automatically adjust the gain in the sonar to compensate for geometric spread and absorption.
  • Page 55: Vertical Menu

    Menu descriptions Vertical menu Menu description menu is only shown in modes Vertical with a vertical slice function. All relevant settings, except the , can be TX Power selected separately for the vertical modes independent of the horizontal settings. When any vertical setting is selected and defined in one mode, the setting will be applied to all vertical modes.

  • Page 56: Vertical 180 Menu

    Simrad SX90 • : Automatic Gain Control. This function will automatically reduce the gain if you experience reverberation and noise, or increase it if the conditions permit it. Using the AGC will ensure best possible signal processing. • : Reverberation Controlled Gain. This function will automatically remove unwanted reverberation from the bottom or from the sea surface.

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    Menu descriptions • : This setting controls the amplification of the received Gain echoes in the vertical presentation. If you activate the (Automatic Gain Control) function, this gain setting is influenced. • : Use this function to select the form of the Pulse Form transmitted pulse.
  • Page 58: Display Menu

    Simrad SX90 Display menu Menu description menu is shown in all display Display modes, and provides access to parameters controlling the visual presentation of the sonar views. Some of the choices on the menu are simple on/off buttons. Menu buttons •…

  • Page 59: Setup Menu

    Menu descriptions • : Choose the menu language. Language • : Allows you to choose the units used by the sonar. Units • : Click to access the menu, which allows Cosmetics Cosmetics you to control the amount of support information on the sonar picture.

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    • : This function makes it possible to External sync(hronisation) eliminate interference from other Simrad sonars on board your vessel. If the sonars are connected together, you can use these settings to synchronise their transmissions. • : This function makes it possible to set up the…
  • Page 61: Objects Menu

    Menu descriptions • : This function is used to store the parameter User setting settings for different type of fisheries, or individual user related settings. • : Click this button to retrieve the default Default Setting factory settings. Objects menu Menu description menu is shown in all display modes, and displays the Objects…

  • Page 62: System Test Menu

    Simrad SX90 System Test menu menu is activated by the button in the System test Test Setup menu. This menu provides several sensor measurements and test functions for operational and functional tests. Note that tests are designed only to be carried out by qualified service engineers.

  • Page 63: Geoview Menu

    Menu descriptions GeoView menu menu provides control of selected parameters GeoView related to the current data displayed in the horizontal view; the scale and target track. It also provides you with a button to reposition the vessel symbol. The menu is identical to GeoView2 .

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    Simrad SX90 Figure 11 The Message Bar buttons Each menu displays the warning, alarm and error messages issued by the sonar. Each message is identified with time of issue and a heading. Additional information is found in the small text field below the message list.
  • Page 65: Basic Theory

    Basic theory BASIC THEORY This chapter explains some of the basic theory related to settings, error sources and noise conditions. Settings A sonar will transmit a sound wave into the water around the vessel. When this sound wave hits fish, bottom, or other objects in the water, a part of the sound will be returned as echoes.

  • Page 66: What Is Agc

    Simrad SX90 What is AGC? AGC means “Automatic Gain Control”. If you wish the SX90 sonar to control its own gain automatically, you must enable this function. You can choose from three different levels. When the AGC has been switched on, the manual…

  • Page 67: About Beam Widths

    Basic theory About beam widths A narrow beam will always reach further than a wide beam. This is because the transmitted power of the sonar is concentrated. Nevertheless, you can easily “miss” a school of fish if you make the beam too narrow. If the range is reduced, it is the common to use a wider beam.

  • Page 68: What Is Rcg

    Simrad SX90 What is RCG? RCG means “Reverberation Controlled Gain”. This function compare the strength from each echo, and then automatically adjust the range and echo level in the sonar picture. The RCG will remove unwanted echoes from the sea surface and the bottom.

  • Page 69: About Tilt

    Basic theory About tilt The sonar beam can be tilted vertically in steps of 1 degree, and the chosen tilt is shown on the sonar picture. At 0 degrees tilt you will transmit the sonar beam in parallel with the sea surface, while 90 degrees tilt will direct it straight down.

  • Page 70: Cavitation

    Simrad SX90 The most common cause of acoustic noise is the propeller and the cavitation caused by its rotation. Other typical noise sources on board your vessels are winches, refrigerating plants, power generators, pumps and cranes. If you experience problems you think are caused by noise, try to find out which system that causes the noise, and contact your dealer for advice.

  • Page 71: Blocking

    Basic theory the bottom, you will still be able to identify the school of fish. In situation (B) you will be able to identify the upper school of fish, but the lower school will be hidden in the shadow of the rock. Be aware of that other vessels close to you will also generate reverberation due to the water disturbance caused by the wake, the propellers and the cooling water spill.

  • Page 72: Layers And Deflections

    Simrad SX90 Layers and deflections Your sonar operations may also be disturbed by environmental situations that you are unable to control. Two typical conditions are temperature and salinity layers, and deflections caused by increasing or decreasing water temperature. Temperature and salinity layers You may experience that temperature and/or salinity layers exist in the water column.

  • Page 73
    Basic theory When the temperature decreases (A) closer to the bottom, the sonar beam is deflected down as indicated by the illustration. The school of fish (B) you thought you would see is not visible at all. On cold days, you may experience the opposite: the cold water will be close to the surface, and the water temperature increases with increasing depth.
  • Page 74
    Simrad SX90 Index 270°/Vertical Bow up/180° vertical marker, 31 mode, 47 mode, 46 sonar images, 34 Bow up/Dual vertical user setting, 42 mode, 45 Depth Dividers Bow up/Vertical description, 21 mode, 45 Description About Burn on CD display modes, 45…
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    Index adjust, 24 load Investigate display read-out, 17 factory settings, 42 marker, 31 menu button, 51, 53, 55 user setting, 41 theory, 65 move the boundary lines, 17 Gear position menu button, 57 track, 39 Keep symbol power off, 11 sonar images, 34 delete, 31 power on, 10…
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    Simrad SX90 Colour Threshold, 56 True motion/Vertical, 46 rename, 35 Colours, 56 Mode buttons store, 32 Cosmetics, 57 menu button, 56 Ping Sector Dead Reckoning, 58 Modes menu button, 51 Default Setting, 59 display, 45 Position Display Gain, 56 sort, 28…
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    Index horizontal Range menu button, 58 search program, 37 display read-out, 17 Store investigate menu button, 51, 53–54 sonar images, 32 marker, 31 Store/Recall keep adjust, 25 menu, 59 sonar images, 34 menu button, 52, 54–55 menu button, 57 load theory, 66 System test factory settings, 42…
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    Simrad SX90 line, 40 Trawl symbol use, 30 True motion mode, 46 True motion/Vertical mode, 46 adjust, 26 menu button, 52–53, 55 theory, 63 TX Power menu button, 51, 53, 55 Units menu button, 57 User setting delete, 42 load, 41…
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  • 27, Operationalprocedures ClicktheleftorrightsideoftheGainbuttontodecreaseor increasethegain,orthemiddleofthebuttontoopenthe parameterdialog. Formoreinformationaboutthisparameter,seeAboutGainon page65. HowtoadjusttheAGC TheAGC(AutomaticGainControl)adjuststhegaininthesonar preampliercircuitry.Thisgaindependsonthestrengthofthe incomingechosignal.Theresultisaltereffect,reducingnoise andreverberation.TheAGChasfourdifferentsettings. Procedure 1Cl…

  • 68, SimradSX90 WhatisRCG? RCGmeans“ReverberationControlledGain”.Thisfunction comparethestrengthfromeachecho,andthenautomatically adjusttherangeandecholevelinthesonarpicture. TheRCGwillremoveunwantedechoesfromtheseasurfaceand thebottom.IfyouselectsettingStrongthebottomechoeswill disappearaltogetherifthebottomisat,whileschoolsofsh closetothebottomwillbeeasiertosee. Notethatscatteredshmaybem…

  • 78, SimradSX90 line,40 Trawlsymbol use,30 Truemotion mode,46 Truemotion/V ertical mode,46 TVG adjust,26 menubutton,52–53,55 theory,63 TXPower menubutton,51,53,55 U Units menubutton,57 Usersetting delete,42 load,41 menubutton,59 rename,41 save,41 V VariableRangeMarker description,20 Vertical menu,53 search program,38 Vertical180 menu,54 VerticalRing description,20 VerticalView menu,61 Vesselsymbol add,29 VRM descript…

  • 66, SimradSX90 WhatisAGC? AGCmeans“AutomaticGainControl”.IfyouwishtheSX90 sonartocontrolitsowngainautomatically,youmustenablethis function.Youcanchoosefromthreedifferentlevels.When theAGChasbeenswitchedon,themanualGainsettingyou havechosenwillonlyworkonshorterranges.Oncetherange isincreased,thecomputerwillgraduallytakecontroloverthe sonargain. DefaultsettingontheSX90sonarisMedium. WhatisthePPFilter? PPFiltermeans“Pi…

  • 67, Basictheory Aboutbeamwidths Anarrowbeamwillalwaysreachfurtherthanawidebeam.This isbecausethetransmittedpowerofthesonarisconcentrated. Nevertheless,youcaneasily“miss”aschoolofshifyoumake thebeamtoonarrow.Iftherangeisreduced,itisthecommonto useawiderbeam. Figure13Beamwidths:Wide(A),Normal(B)andNarrow(C) (CD015005A) B C A DefaultsettingontheSX90sonarisNormal.Thissettingis basicallydesignedforlongerranges. YoumayalsotrysettingAuto.Thissettingwillautomatically adjustthebeam…

  • 33, Operationalprocedures 2Clickonceonthegearyouwishtouse. 3ClicktheEditbuttonatthebottomoftheGearparameter dialog. 4Foreachofthegearparametersavailable,selectthe requestedvalue. 5ClickClosewhenalltheparametershavebeendened. Howtoinvestigatemarkerandsymbol information Observethefollowingproceduretoreadtheinformationrelated toeachmarkerorsymbol. Procedure 1ClicktheObjectstabtoopenthemenu. 2Observethatallthecurrentobjects(marker…

  • 69, Basictheory Abouttilt Thesonarbeamcanbetiltedverticallyinstepsof1degree,and thechosentiltisshownonthesonarpicture.At0degreestilt youwilltransmitthesonarbeaminparallelwiththeseasurface, while90degreestiltwilldirectitstraightdown. Figure15Tilt (CD015005D) C B A Thechallengewillalwaysbetondatiltthatpreventsthesh echoestobeburiedinreverberationandbottomechoes. Ifyouuseasteeptilt(A)theshwilleasilybedisguisedby thebottomechoes,butastrongRCGsettingwillhelp.Asthe distancefromthe…

  • 47, Simrad SX90 — REV D Displaymodes DISPLAYMODES TheSX90sonarprovidesyouwithseveraldifferentdisplay modes.Thesehavebeencreatedtocoverallyouroperational needsforvarioustypesofshingandshinggear. Bowup WhenBowupmodeisselected,thevesselsymbolisstationaryon thescreenwiththebowpointingupwards.Theechopresentation covers360degreesaroundthevessel,andallechoesareupdated foreveryping.Thedistancefromthevesselsymboltotheouter echoringisequaltotheselectedrange.Themovementofthe echoesacrossthescreenarecontrolledbyacombinat…

  • 40, SimradSX90 (CD015022H) TRAIN Target Track Position Track Manual Auto Search Procedure 1PresstheAutosearchbuttonintheTraineldonthe OperatingPaneltostartthehorizontalsearchprogram. 2HoldtheAutosearchbuttondepressedwhileyoualsopress oneofthetwo“arrow”buttonsintheTraineld. 3Observethattheopeningangleofthesearchsectoris adjustedaccordingly. 4ReleasetheAutosearchbutton,pressandholdoneofthe two“arrow”buttons. 5Observethatthecentreofthesearchsecto…

  • 53, Simrad SX90 — REV D Menudescriptions Horizontalmenu Menudescription TheHorizontalmenuisusedtocontrolthe horizontalpresentations.Theparameters chosenarepresentinalldisplaymodes. Whenahorizontalparametersettingis selectedanddenedinonemode,the chosensettingswillautomaticallybe appliedtoallmodes.TheHorizontal2 menuisidenticaltotheHorizontalmenu. ItisusedduringDual1andDual2 operations. Menubuttons •Range:Selecttherangeforthehorizontalpresentation. •Tilt:Selectthesonarbeam’sverticalangle. •Bearing:Th…

  • 10, SimradSX90 SIMRADSX90FISHFINDINGSONAR StudythischaptertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththeSimradSX90 Fishndingsonarsystem. Importantmatters Aswithalladvancedinstruments,thereareafewimportant mattersabouttheSX90thatyoumustremember. Beforeyouswitchonthesonar Whenyoupowerupthesonar,thetransducerislowereddown belowthevessel’shull.Makesurethatyouhavesufcientwater depthbeforeyoudothis! Whenthesonarisnotinuse Toprotectthesonarwhenitisnotin…

  • 71, Simrad SX90 — REV D Basictheory thebottom,youwillstillbeabletoidentifytheschoolofsh.In situation(B)youwillbeabletoidentifytheupperschoolofsh, butthelowerschoolwillbehiddenintheshadowoftherock. Beawareofthatothervesselsclosetoyouwillalsogenerate reverberationduetothewaterdisturbancecausedbythewake, thepropellersandthecoolingwaterspill. Blocking Themovementofyourvesselthroughthewaterwilloften —especiallyinhigherseastates—causeairbubblestobe generated,andthesebubbl…

  • 4, Documenthistory Documentnumber:307672/ISBN:978-82-8066-085-5 Rev.A25May2007 SW1.4.0.Firstversionofmanual. Rev.B 19October2007 SW1.6.0.Newoperationalprocedurescreated.Misprints corrected.Nonewfunctionalityimplementedonthesonar. Rev.C 10April2008 SW1.6.4.New“NoiseFilter”addedtotheHorizontalmenu. Smallchangestothecolourpresentations.Operationalstability improved. Rev.D 22January2009 SW1.6.5.Audiooutputfunctionalityimplemented. Copyright ©2009KongsbergMaritimeAS Theinform…

  • 37, Simrad SX90 — REV D Operationalprocedures 1ClicktheSetuptabtoopenthemenu. 2ClicktheStore/RecallbuttontoopentheStore/Recallmenu. 3ObservethelistofimagesintheStore/Recallmenu. 4Clickoneoftheimagestoselectit. 5ClicktheDeletebuttonatthebottomoftheleeldsto deletetheselectedimage. Howtorenamesonarimages Observethefollowingproceduretoprintselectedsonarimages. 1ClicktheSetuptabtoopenthemenu. 2ClicktheStore/RecallbuttontoopentheStore/Recallmenu. 3ObservethelistofimagesintheStore/Recallmenu. 4Clickoneofth…

  • 62, SimradSX90 SystemTestmenu TheSystemtestmenuisactivatedbytheTestbuttonintheSetup menu.Thismenuprovidesseveralsensormeasurementsand testfunctionsforoperationalandfunctionaltests.Notethat testsaredesignedonlytobecarriedoutbyqualiedservice engineers.FromthismenuyoucanalsoaccesstheMessageBar conguration. SortModesmenu Thismenuisusedtoselectthedisplaymodestobeactivatedby thefourModebuttonsontheOperatingPanel.Thefourupper displaymodes…

  • 9, Aboutthismanual ABOUTTHISMANUAL Purpose Thepurposeofthisoperatormanualistopresentthedescriptions andproceduresrequiredtooperatetheSimradSX90Fishnding sonarsysteminasafeandefcientmanner.Itisnotpossibleto describeallfunctionsandparametersindetail.Itisthereforealso importantthatyoustudytheotherdocumentsthatareprovided withyoursonar. References Refertothefollowingmanualsforadditionalinformation abouttheSimra…

  • 63, Menudescriptions GeoViewmenu TheGeoViewmenuprovidescontrolofselectedparameters relatedtothecurrentdatadisplayedinthehorizontalview;the scaleandtargettrack.Italsoprovidesyouwithabuttonto repositionthevesselsymbol.TheGeoView2menuisidenticalto theGeoView.Itisshownwhenyouoperateinthesecondview inaDual1orDual2operationalmodes. VerticalViewmenu Thismenuprovidescontrolofselectedparametersrelatedtothe currentdatadisplayedintheverticalview.NotethattheDirection Indica…

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