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Chapter 2-2 EQ33 Fundamentals & initial start-upToggle between the four pre-set pages manually:PAGE Press the [PAGE] key - again and again - to

EQ33 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2-32.2 Key functionsSome of the key functions are general and can be applied at any time, other key

Chapter 2-4 EQ33 Fundamentals & initial start-up0-9 The alpha-numeric keys inserts and selects data in data displays. Keys 1-9 are also Quick-ra

EQ33 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2-52.4 Menu layout1POS2PILOT3ECHO1 Position1 Highway1 Echo 50kHz2 Echo 200kHz3 Turn bottom expansion

Chapter 2-6 EQ33 Fundamentals & initial start-up2.5 Initial start-upPWR To turn on the EQ33, press and hold the [PWR] key till a picture appears

EQ33 Position menu Chapter 3-13. Position menu1POS1 Position3.1 Position display To present a position will require that the echosounder is con-nect

Chapter 3-2 EQ33 Position menuCLR Press [CLR] to reset log+/- Toggle between available values, change time and dateENT Confirm entry

EQ33 Pilot menu Chapter 4-14. Pilot menu2PILOT1 Highway4.1 Highway displayTo present any information in the EQ33 highway display will require that a

Chapter 4-2 EQ33 Pilot menuHighway display (with active navigation mode)Nautical miles indication on horizontal lines indicates how many nautical

EQ33 Echosounder operation Chapter 5-15. Echosounder operationThe echosounder function of the EQ33 determines the distance between its transducer and

Chapter 5-2 EQ33 Echosounder operation5.1 Echosounder menu3ECHO1 Echo 50kHz - see section 5.22 Echo 200kHz - see section 5.23 Turn bottom expansion

EQ33 Echosounder operation Chapter 5-3This is the basic presentation mode (standard display) for observing fish schools and sea bed. Some surface noi

Chapter 5-4 EQ33 Echosounder operation5.3 Bottom expansionThe advanced bottom lock and expansion feature ensures a reli-able depth readout and provid

EQ33 Echosounder operation Chapter 5-55.4 VRM expansionThis feature will provide an expanded view of the area near the Variable Range Marker which wi

Chapter 5-6 EQ33 Echosounder operation5.5 A-scopeThe amplitude scope, which appears in the right side of the echo display, can be turned on and off.T

EQ33 Echosounder operation Chapter 5-75.6 Variable range markerFrom active echo display: Activate the Variable Range Marker function, and... Move

Chapter 5-8 EQ33 Echosounder operationSetup for Depth:Scale for depth: 0 -> 100 mColor for depth:Scale for temperature: 0 -> 20 °CColor f

EQ33 Echosounder operation Chapter 5-95.8 Echosounder setupThe Echosounder setup display mainly consist of general settings, but also applies to a sp

Chapter 5-10 EQ33 Echosounder operationData on NMEA-out from - select the frequency you wish to use for transfer of data to connected navigator, plot

EQ33 Echosounder operation Chapter 5-115.9 Presentation setupThe most common settings for adjusting the presentation of the high or low frequency ech

EQ33 Echosounder Table of contentsChapter 1 Introduction and safety summary1.1 Introduction and system familiarization ...

Chapter 5-12 EQ33 Echosounder operation

EQ33 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 6-16. Miscellaneous menu4MISC1 Wind - see section 6.12 DSC alarm - see section 6.26.1 Wind displayThe EQ33 is ready t

Chapter 6-2 EQ33 Miscellaneous menuENT Load Setup for Wind displaySetup for Wind: Damping level: MEDIUM Relative wind scale:

EQ33 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 6-36.2 DSC alarm (feature prepared for future DSC VHF)To receive a DSC Alarm and Message from VHF will require that t

Chapter 6-4 EQ33 Miscellaneous menu

EQ33 Setup menu Chapter 7-17. Setup menu5SETUP1 Speed alarm, units & language - see section 7.12 NMEA interface - see section 7.23 Alarm output -

Chapter 7-2 EQ33 Setup menu+/- Toggle between available valuesSerial number: 0x00ffffffInterface software version: 0x00000025PAGE ro

EQ33 Setup menu Chapter 7-3Setup for unitsDepth altitude in - can be set to meters (m), feet (ft) or fathoms (fm).Distance in - can be calculated in

Chapter 7-4 EQ33 Setup menu7.2 Interface setup, NMEAThe next pages indicate the default settings for the interface setups. After the interface setups

EQ33 Setup menu Chapter 7-57.2.1 Default sentencesInterface setup - INPUT - Port NMEA0183:Sentence String StatusWater data: Water

Table of contents EQ33 Echosounder7.2 Interface setup, NMEA ... 7-47.2.1 Default senten

Chapter 7-6 EQ33 Setup menu7.2.2 Description of sentencesDescription of NMEA0183 input sentencesMTW Water temperature.VHW Water speed and heading.GLL

EQ33 Setup menu Chapter 7-77.3 Interface setup, alarm outputMENU Call up the menu bar, and...5,3 load display for Alarm outputInterface setup, alar

Chapter 7-8 EQ33 Setup menu7.4 Decca lanes To present a position will require that the echosounder is con-nected to a navigator.MENU Call up the me

EQ33 Setup menu Chapter 7-97.5 Loran C To present a position will require that the echosounder is con-nected to a navigator.MENU Call up the menu b

Chapter 7-10 EQ33 Setup menu7.6 Display colorMENU Call up the menu bar, and...5,6 load the Palette setupPalette 1 to 4 are preset to bright dayligh

EQ33 Setup menu Chapter 7-11Page 2 of 2.Alphanumeric names:First select the key with the desired letter, then you can either repeat the keystrokes, w

Chapter 7-12 EQ33 Setup menuMENU Call up the menu bar, and...5,7 activate the display for Factory settings FACTORY PRESETS:1 Return to NMEA presets

EQ33 Principles of operation Chapter 8-18.1 Parts of an echosounderAn echosounder is composed of a display screen, processor, and transmitter/ receiv

Chapter 8-2 EQ33 Principles of operation8.2 How the echosounder worksWhen the EQ33 is turned on, the processor begins to send electrical pulses to th

EQ33 Principles of operation Chapter 8-38.3 Transducer beam widthThe transducer mounted to the hull of your vessel serves as both a ‘speaker’ when tr

EQ33 Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-11.1 Introduction and system familiarizationCongratulations on your purchase of SIMRAD EQ33 Echosounde

Chapter 8-4 EQ33 Principles of operation8.4 Effects of the vessel’s speedThe presentation of fish on the EQ33 depends directly on the vessel’s speed,

EQ33 Installation and service Chapter 9-19. Installation and service9.1 Installation notesFor a number of reasons, all user-related decisions, setups

Chapter 9-2 EQ33 Installation and serviceOther important settings (continued):

45 mm (1.8”)100.5 mm (4”)37.5 (1.5”)235 mm (9.3”)252 mm (10”)144 mm ( 5.8” )168 mm (6.6”)EQ33 Installation and service Chapter 9-39.2 Installation of

Chapter 9-4 EQ33 Installation and serviceOverhead mounting Flush mounting Removable corner for flush mounting Refer to inclu

GroundGroundPower cable (NMEA)Power cable (Not usable)Connection cable 12.5 m- extendable to max.25 mEQ33 Installation and service Chapter 9

ECHO Transducer1: Speed Log2: Speed Log 5V+3: Depth +4: Depth Shield5: Depth -6: GND T/S Log7: TemperatureREMOTE1: Pink Ext. Switch8: Pink/black do

EQ33 Installation and service Chapter 9-79.5.1 Power supply connectionsThe internal voltage regulator will allow the EQ33 to operate normally within

Chapter 9-8 EQ33 Installation and serviceshielding is maintained, that cable of adequate cross section is used, and that all connections are properly

EQ33 Installation and service Chapter 9-9 Airmar P52 Transom mountFrequency: 50/200 kHzBeam width: 45° / 15°Cable length: 10m (32’)Speed, t

Chapter 1-2 EQ33 Introduction and safety summary1.2 Safety summaryPrecaution: Do not open the equipment, only qualified persons should work inside th

Chapter 9-10 EQ33 Installation and service Airmar SS505 - Optional fairing Ref.no. 179-0401-011Thru-hul stem mountAc

EQ33 Installation and service Chapter 9-11 Airmar B744VThru-hull triducerFrequency: 50/200 kHzBeam width: 45° / 15°Cable length: 10m (32’)Speed

Chapter 9-12 EQ33 Installation and servicewhich holds the transducer away from the hull and which directs the flow of aerated water around the sides

EQ33 Installation and service Chapter 9-139.7 Preventive maintenanceSurface cleaning – to keep the EQ33 cabinet and display screen clean, wipe the su

Chapter 9-14 EQ33 Installation and service9.9 TroubleshootingFor all fault finding, first check that the supply voltage is between 10-32 VDCSymptom C

EQ33 Installation and service Chapter 9-159.10 SpecificationsGeneral dataPower supply: 12 and 24 V DC (10-32 V DC max) 8-16 wattPower cable: Power/

Chapter 9-16 EQ33 Installation and serviceAlternative 50/200 kHz medium-rang transducers (Airmar Des.A)B256: 1kW medium range transducer, 16x28° and

EQ33 Glossary of terms Appendix A-1Alarms – can be set to sound a “beep” if the echosounder detects a target above (shallower than) a minimum alarm d

Appendix A-2 EQ33 Glossary of termsing the gain setting of the EQ33 will allow you to see smaller and deeper targets. If the gain is set too high, ho

EQ33 Glossary of terms Appendix A-3SHORT less than 10m deep waterMEDIUM between 10 and 50 m deep waterLONG more than 50m deep water A long pulse wil

EQ33 Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-31.3 How to get startedPWR Press and hold the [PWR] key until you have a picture on the screenENT Pr

Appendix A-4 EQ33 Glossary of termsTransmit power – should normally be left on AUTOmatic. The modes available are: AUTO, 600W, 100W and 10W.TVG – Tim

EQ33 Echosounder IndexAgents end of manualAlarms,- depth 5-9,A-1- DSC 6-3- fish 5-9- speed 7-1- XTE 4-1,A-4Alphanumeric names 7-11C

Index EQ33 EchosounderInstallation - continued,- DS33 9-5 - Operation of DS33 9-5- location for display unit 9-4- notes 9-1- sources of noise

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Chapter 1-4 EQ33 Introduction and safety summary1.3.2 Echosounder featuresA-scope - Activate A-scope by means of one of the dedicated function keys (

EQ33 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2-12.1 Fundamentals of the display and page systemThe EQ33 Echosounder has a multi-function screen a