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Operator manual
Sections
1 System description
This chapter provides a brief introduction to the OUTLINE DIMENSIONS ES120-7C, and defines the main units. Refer to page 1.
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Display modes
This chapter defines the available operational display modes. Refer to page 13.
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Sonar Operating Panel
The main functions of the OUTLINE DIMENSIONS ES120-7C is controlled by a dedicated keyboard; the operating panel. Refer to page 23.
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Operation
This chapter provides the basic knowledge on how to operate the OUTLINE DIMENSIONS ES120-7C sonar. [. . . ] It also provides access to specific system parameters and functions such as Test and Store/Recall.
Setup parameters
Store/Recall, page 65 Test, page 66 Gear, page 108 School, page 128 Dead reckoning, page 95 Stabilizer, page 135 Movements, page 116 Track Window, page 143 Wind direction, page 149 Wind speed, page 150 Sort Modes, page 68 External Sync, page 104 Scientific Output, page 129 Fish Alarm, page 105 User Setting, page 148 Default Setting, page 96
The Help button opens the on-line help. Note that the Wind speed button will disappear from this menu if the Scientific Output option is installed.
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Objects
The Objects menu is shown in all display modes, and displays the range (R), bearing (B) and depth (D) to all selected objects. 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 (if a GPS buoy system is connected) The number behind the ID abbreviation refers to the same number on the object in the sonar presentation. The P after the Automatic Target Track Marker indicates the priority level where the audio channel is locked to the target. When selecting an object in the list, a list with all the available object data will be shown below the Objects menu. When selecting a Target Marker, Automatic Target Track Marker or a Radio Buoy Marker in the list, a dotted bearing line from the vessel to the marker will be presented. To delete an object, select the relevant marker in the list, and press the Delete button in the lower part of the menu. The parameters for each marker are shown in the Inspect Object parameter dialogue.
Related topics
Inspect Object, page 110
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Menu description
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 Select button. The Temporary menus must however be removed manually using the Close button in the bottom of menu. All Temporary menus have access to on-line help through a Help button.
Temporary menus
Cosmetics, page 64 Store/Recall, page 65 Test, page 66 Sort Modes, page 68
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Cosmetics
The Cosmetics menu is activated by pressing the Cosmetics button in the Display menu. Installation menu - This button opens the Installation menu on the top of the display. This menu is used during installtion of the sonar, and information about this is provided in the Installation manual.
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Menu description
About - This button provides access to a small information dialogue providing the current software version. The Help button opens the on-line help.
Related topics
Message bar, page 113 About, page 85
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Sort Modes
The Sort Modes menu is activated by the Sort Modes button in the Setup menu. The Sort Modes menu is used to select the display modes to be activated by the four Mode buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel. The four upper display modes in this menu will always be the four modes selectable by the four Mode buttons in the order they are sorted. In order to sort the modes, select the actual mode and use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to place it in the wanted position. When the modes are organized in the requested order, press the Apply button to store the information.
Related topics
Mode buttons, Operator Panel, page 27 Mode buttons, page 115
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Menu description
Pop-up menus
The pop-up menus are accessed using the View and Object buttons on the Sonar Operating Panel, or the middle and right mouse buttons if an optional mouse is installed. Each button will present a small menu, and it appears at the cursor's current location. To make a selection, use the trackball and the Select button, or the mouse.
Pop-up menus
View, page 70 Object, page 72
Related topics
View and Object buttons, page 30
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View pop-up
The View pop-up menu is accessed using the View button over the trackball on the Sonar Operating Panel or the middle mouse button if an optional mouse is installed.
When activating the pop-up menu in the Catch Data view, it will display the following reduced menu.
View pop-up parameters
Set New Display Centre - When this function is selected, the new display centre is moved to the cursor's position where the View menu was activated. Ship To Centre - When this function is selected, the own ship symbol is moved to the centre of the view. Zoom - The zoom function magnifies an area of the display by positioning the cursor in its centre and pressing the Zoom button. [. . . ] As the hull unit may be exposed to severe strain because of pitching and vibrations, it must be inspected regulary for loose parts. If required, clean the corroded areas and paint over with a high quality protective paint.
Topics
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS ES120-7C Hull unit familiarization, page 158 Precautions when docking the vessel, page 159 Cleaning the transducer, page 161 Hoist motor overload protection, page 162 Emergency hoisting and lowering, page 163 Air bleeding, page 164 Lubrication, page 165
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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS ES120-7C Hull unit familiarization
Observe the illustration below for the identification of the main parts. A) Upper limit switch S304 B) Transducer shaft C) Lower limit switch S305 D) Air bleeding cock E) Hoist motor F) Motor Control Unit G) Gantry H) Oil reservoir I) Mounting flange J) Installation trunk K) Transducer
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On-board maintenance
Docking the vessel
When docking the vessel, great care must be taken not to damage the sonar trunk and protecting blister.
Warning
The sonar must never be powered up when the ship is in dry dock. To prevent inadvertent use of the sonar, disconnect the mains plug on the Sonar Processor Unit whenever the vessel is in dry dock.
The location of S302 in the Motor Control Unit
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On vessels which have been in dock, the Hull Unit must be thoroughly examined, and the hoist/lower functions must be checked out and observed while operating the Hoist/Lower Switch (S302 in the Motor Control Unit). [. . . ]