Simrad SD570 Installation Manual

Simrad SD570Fishery sonarOperator manualA L W A Y S A T T H E F O R E F R O N T O F T E C H N O L O G Ywww.simrad.com

Simrad SD570II850--160137 / ADocument revisionsRev Date Written by Checked by Approved byA 13.01.97 CL SØJ SØJBCD(The original signatures are recorded

Simrad SD57052850--160139 / ALanguageThe sonar is usually delivered with English menu texts. By usingthe LANGUAGES menu any listed language can be sel

Operation53850--160139 / A5.19 StandardThe sonar is equipped with a battery memory which willremember all selected settings even if the sonar is switc

Simrad SD57054850--160139 / A5.20 TestTESTNONEBITE SPB1BITE SPB2BITE MEM256BITE TRIFBITE RXThe BITE (Built In Test Equipment) system is normally used

Operation55850--160139 / A5.21 CourseIf a gyro with a stepper or synchro output is connected to thesonar, the text ADJUST COURSE will be shown every t

Simrad SD57056850--160139 / A5.22 SpeedWhen a speed log is connected to the sonar system the indicatedspeed automatically complies with that of the sp

Operation57850--160139 / A5.23 Vertical menuWhen the menu system is selected to FULL (refer to chapterNO TAG),most parameters for the vertical picture

Simrad SD57058850--160139 / A5.24 Catch data page for purse seinersWhenthe menu cursoris in the mainmenu or the extra menu, andthe menu joystick is pr

Operation59850--160139 / A

Simrad SD57060850--160139 / AWhen the seine circle is selected, and the GEAR button is pressedwhen shooting the net, both the time and the amount of t

Operation61850--160139 / A5.25 Catch data page for trawlersWhen a trawlis selected in the GEAR menu, and the menu cursoris in the main menu or the ext

System familiarizationIII850--160137 / ATable of contents1 INTRODUCTION 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Simrad SD57062850--160139 / AThe trawl opening size can be selected manually in the GEARmenu. The trawl depth can also be manually selected, orautomat

MaintenanceI850--160140 / A850- 160140 / AA000 / 3- 14SD570MaintenanceThis section deals with maintenance work that maybe carried out by the user.

Simrad SD570II850--160140 / ADocument revisionsRev Date Written by Checked by Approved byA 13.01.97 CL SØJ SØJBCD(The original signatures are recorded

MaintenanceIII850--160140 / ATable of contents1 INTRODUCTION 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Simrad SD570IV850--160140 / ADocument history(The information on this page is for internal use)Rev. A Original issue.

Maintenance1850--160140 / A1 INTRODUCTIONThissection dealswith maintenance work that may becarriedout by the user. In addition to cleaning the cabinet

Simrad SD5702850--160140 / A2 SONAR CONTROL UNIT2.1 CleaningThe cabinet should be kept clean and dry. Remove salt waterresidue with a soft cloth which

Maintenance3850--160140 / A2.3 Replacing fusesTheSonarControlUnitisfusedwithtwo3.15Aslowblowfuseson the rear wall (refer to figure 1).Figure 1 - Locat

Simrad SD5704850--160140 / A3 TRANSCEIVER UNIT3.1 Dust filterThere is a dust filter in the bottom of the Transceiver Unit. Toavoid overheating, this s

Maintenance5850--160140 / AFigure 2 - The transceiver power system

Simrad SD570IV850--160137 / ADocument history(The information on this page is for internal use)Rev. A Original issue.

Simrad SD5706850--160140 / A4 HULL UNIT4.1 GeneralThesonarhullunitshouldbeundercontinuouswatchasapartofthevessel’s machinery. Asitmay be exposedto sev

Maintenance7850--160140 / AFigure 3 - The motor control unit4.3 Cleaning the transducerThe transducer normally needs little attention. However, thetra

Simrad SD5708850--160140 / A4.4 Lubrication of the Hull UnitFrom the factory, the Hull Unit is lubricated with the types ofoil or grease as specified

Maintenance9850--160140 / AFigure 4 - The Hull Unit

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System familiarization1850--160137 / A1 INTRODUCTIONThe Simrad SD 570 sonar is a medium range omnidirectionalsonar, designed for small, medium and lar

Simrad SD5702850--160137 / A2 SD 570 UNITS2.1 IntroductionFigure 1 shows a system diagram for the SD 570 sonar, andascan be seen, it consists of only

System familiarization3850--160137 / AFigure 1 - SD 570 Sonar system diagram

Simrad SD5704850--160137 / A2.2 Sonar Control UnitThe Sonar Control Unitcomprises a 14” display unit, a controlpanel, a loudspeaker and a computerized

System familiarization5850--160137 / AThe computerized electronic unit is located in the bottomsection of the console, and performs the following func

Simrad SD5706850--160137 / AFigure 3 - The SD 570 Transceiver Unit

System familiarization7850--160137 / A2.4 Hull UnitTheSD570HullUnitisdesignedtobelowered1.0meterbelowthe ship’s hull at a maximum ship’s speed of 15 k

Simrad SD5708850--160137 / A2.5 Auxiliary equipmentThe SD 570 sonar requires connection to a speed log and acourse gyro. An inaccurate log or gyro inp

System familiarization9850--160137 / A3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION3.1 IntroductionThe basic principlesof the SD 570 sonar are unique because ofthe 256 sep

Simrad SD57010850--160137 / AFigure 5 - OMNI/Vertical combinationThe combination of the OMNI mode and the vertical slice, willgive an optimal visualiz

System familiarization11850--160137 / A3.4 ReceivingA great effort has been made to reduce unwanted noise to geta clean and stable echo presentation.

Simrad SD57012850--160137 / ATVG (Time Variable Gain)The TVG function controls the gain of the receiver so that aschool with a given size and density

System familiarization13850--160137 / A4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSFrequency: 57 kHzRange: Maximum: 4000 metersMinimum: 125 metersSource level (SL): Sou

Simrad SD57014850--160137 / AModes of presentation:Bow upNorth upTrue motion180° horizontal/audio channel180° horizontal/echo sounder180° horizontal/1

Modes of operationI850--160138 / A850- 160138 / AA000 / 3- 14SD570Modes of operationThis section describes the different modes ofoperation of the SD 5

Simrad SD570II850--160138 / ADocument revisionsRev Date Written by Checked by Approved byA 13.01.97 CL SØJ SØJBCD(The original signatures are recorded

Modes of operationIII850--160138 / ATable of contents1 INTRODUCTION 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Simrad SD570Fishery sonarOperator manual850--160368 / Rev.B

Simrad SD570IV850--160138 / ADocument history(The information on this page is for internal use)Rev. A Original issue.

Modes of operation1850--160138 / A1 INTRODUCTIONAlloperationofthesonarismadefrom theSonarControlUnit.This section contains a detailed description of t

Simrad SD5702850--160138 / A2 MODES OF OPERATION2.1 GeneralGreat emphasis has been placed on giving the best possibleoverviewpresentationoftheechositu

Modes of operation3850--160138 / A2.2 Bow upIn this mode the ship symbol is stationary in the centre of thescreen, with the bow pointing upwards.The e

Simrad SD5704850--160138 / A2.3 North upInthismode,truenorthisalwaysuponthescreen,andtheshipsymbol is stationary in the centre of the screen with the

Modes of operation5850--160138 / A2.4 True motionIn true motion the picture is locked to a geographical position,with true north up, as shown in figur

Simrad SD5706850--160138 / A2.5 180°/AudioIn this mode the upper half of the screen shows a 180° bow uppresentation, while the lowerpartis usedfora re

Modes of operation7850--160138 / A2.6 180°/Echo sounderIn this mode the upper half of the screen shows a 180° bow uppresentation, while the lower part

Simrad SD5708850--160138 / A2.7 180°/VerticalIn this mode the upper half of the screen shows a 180° bow uppresentation, while the lower part is used f

Modes of operation9850--160138 / A2.8 270°/VerticalThis mode is specially made for purse seining, where theverticalhalfsliceisdisplayedinthelowerleftc

NoteSimrad AS makes every effort to ensure that the information contained within thisdocument is correct. However, our equipment is continuously being

Simrad SD57010850--160138 / A2.9 Omni/VerticalThis mode is specially made for trawling, where a completeoverview of the horizontal and vertical situat

Modes of operation11850--160138 / AThe catch data page for trawling is selected in the menu field.Here the trawl position is presented in relation to

Simrad SD57012850--160138 / A2.10 Omni/Echo sounderThismode isalso speciallymade fortrawling, but in thismodethe trawl--locked vertical slice is repla

OperationI850--160139 / A850- 160139 / AA000 / 3- 14SD570OperationThis section contains description of all control knobsand menu commands of the SD 57

Simrad SD570II850--160139 / ADocument revisionsRev Date Written by Checked by Approved byA 13.01.97 CL SØJ SØJBCD(The original signatures are recorded

OperationIII850--160139 / ATable of contents1 MAN--MACHINE INTERFACE 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 General 1.

Simrad SD570IV850--160139 / ASimrad test 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.19 Standard 53. .

OperationV850--160139 / ADocument history(The information on this page is for internal use)Rev. A Original issue.

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Operation1850--160139 / A1 MAN--MACHINE INTERFACE1.1 GeneralThe operating controls are located on an easily-operated controlpanel. As some of the func

Operator manualI850-160368 / BSections1 System familiarizationThis section contains a description of the SD570 sonar.2 Modes of operationThis section

Simrad SD5702850--160139 / A1.2 The main control panelFigure 2 shows the main control panel. The following pages givea detailed description of each fu

Operation3850--160139 / A1. CURSOR JOYSTICKThis joystick is used to move the yellow cursor (+) on the display,and can be used for the following purpos

Simrad SD5704850--160139 / A2. MAIN SWITCHThe main switch controls the mains power to the sonar, thelowering and hoisting of the transducer, and indic

Operation5850--160139 / ATRANSDUCER POSITIONIn addition to the indicated transducer position on the upper linein the menu field, the lights in the ON-

Simrad SD5706850--160139 / A3. DISPLAY-ORIENTED PUSH BUTTONSTARGET MARKERTo set a target marker, move the cursor to the target and press thebutton. A

Operation7850--160139 / AGEAR SYMBOLThe gear symbol can be a seine circle or a trawl symbol,depending on the selection in the GEAR menu.Seine circle:T

Simrad SD5708850--160139 / AThis button has three functions:QUICK MODE SELECTIONPressing this button in bow up mode gives a quick change to the270° /v

Operation9850--160139 / A4. GAIN CONTROLSVOLUMEThe two upper push buttons control the volume of the audiochannel in the loudspeaker. The audio channel

Simrad SD57010850--160139 / A5. RANGE CONTROLSThe selected range is displayed in the upper right-hand corner ofthe display. The ranges are: 125, 250,

Operation11850--160139 / A6. MENU JOYSTICKThis joystick controls the menu operation, and can be moved infour directions: up, down, left and right. The

Simrad SD570II850-160368 / BRemarksReferencesFurther information about the SD570 system may be found in the following manuals:• SD570 Installation man

Simrad SD57012850--160139 / A7. TILT CONTROLSThe tilt can be adjusted electronically from +10° to -90°. The tiltangle is normally repeated on the tilt

Operation13850--160139 / A8. ILLUMINATIONThese buttons controlsthe backlights and signallights in the pushbuttons.In broad daylight only the signal li

Simrad SD57014850--160139 / APOSITION TRACKThis tracking programme is only fully activated when bothcourse gyro and speed log are connected to the son

Operation15850--160139 / A2 THE MENU SYSTEMThe menu isdisplayedonthe right--handside ofthe display. Inorder to make an optimal use of the sonar for mo

Simrad SD57016850--160139 / AIf the cursor ismoved belowPP FILTER in the main menu, anextra menu will appear at the bottom of the menu field.This info

Operation17850--160139 / A3 DISPLAY CONTROLSSix display controls are located under the frame on the top ofthe display.Figure 3 - Display controls1. BR

Simrad SD57018850--160139 / A4 START AND STOP PROCEDURES4.1 Start procedureNote ! Before starting up the sonar, check that the depth of water below th

Operation19850--160139 / A5 MENU OPERATIONThe menu joystick can be moved in four directions: up, down, tothe right and to the left. The up and down mo

Simrad SD57020850--160139 / AIf the operator wishes to change one of the settings in the menu,the cursor must be moved up or down until it covers the

Operation21850--160139 / A5.1 ModeThe sonar has nine different operational modes. To select theMODE submenu, move the menu cursor to MODE in the mainm

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Simrad SD57022850--160139 / A5.2 Pulse formWith this function one may choose the form of the transmitterpulse:PULSE FORM.:CW SHORTCW NORMALCW LONG*FM

Operation23850--160139 / AThere is a choice between five different modes:FM-AUTO: Chooses automatically the optimal number offrequencies (1-8) for sel

Simrad SD57024850--160139 / A5.3 Transmission powerThe transmitter operates with three different power settings inaddition to OFF (passive).TX POWER..

Operation25850--160139 / A5.4 Ping sectorThe ping sector is defined as the sector covered by one ping. Thesize of the sector can be selected between 3

Simrad SD57026850--160139 / A5.5 TVG (Time Variable Gain)The TVG controls the gain in the signal amplifier. The gain isweakest just after the ping and

Operation27850--160139 / A5.6 AGC (Automatic Gain Control)This control adjusts the gain in the sonar’s preamplifierdependent on the strength of the in

Simrad SD57028850--160139 / A5.7 RCG (Reverberation Controlled Gain)TheRCG functionisindividual for eachof the 32 receiving beams.Signals with small v

Operation29850--160139 / A5.8 PP FilterThe sonar is equipped with a ping-to-ping filter in order toreduce all unwanted noise and echoes from the scree

Simrad SD57030850--160139 / A5.9 MarkersThis menu shows position data (distance, bearing and depth) forthe markers in the sonar picture. Positioning o

Operation31850--160139 / A5.10 Audio sectorThe audio sector is the part of the ping which is reflected in theaudio channel. The size of the sector can

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Simrad SD57032850--160139 / A5.11 Tilt stepWhen AUTO TILT has been selected, the tilt step function is usedto decide by how many degrees the tilt angl

Operation33850--160139 / A5.12 Track windowThis function is only used when target tracking is selected.TRACKWINDOW:SMALL*MEDIUMLARGEThe selected targe

Simrad SD57034850--160139 / A5.13 Colour thresholdThe strength of the echoes is presented by a scale of 32 colours onthe screen. A weak echo has a col

Operation35850--160139 / A5.14 Display gainDisplay gain increases or decreases the colour threshold on thescreen.DISPL. GAIN:01234*56789Display gain o

Simrad SD57036850--160139 / A5.15 Wind markerA wind marker can be selected in the menu for COSMETICS (seechapter 5.17). The marker which can be used t

Operation37850--160139 / A5.17 CosmeticsThis menu is used to choose different ”cosmetics” on the screen.COSMETICS:ECHO DISTANC:HORIZBEARING CARD: OFFC

Simrad SD57038850--160139 / AWith HORIZONTAL presentation, the echo distance is thedistance which the vessel must sail in order to come on top of thet

Operation39850--160139 / A1 The BEARING CARD is shown in white colour outermostin the echo ring, and is relative to the ship’s bow. Thebearing card ha

Simrad SD57040850--160139 / A5.18 ConstantsThis submenu contains functions seldom used, or they are setpermanently when the sonar is installed.CONSTAN

Operation41850--160139 / ATimeYear, date and time is shown at the bottom of themain menu. Thisfunction is battery powered and continues even if the so

System familiarizationI850--160137 / A850- 160137 / AA000 / 3- 14SD570System familiarizationThis section contains a description of the SD 570sonar.

Simrad SD57042850--160139 / AGearThis function is used for selection of fishing gear and to programdata for this. It is possible to preprogram the sys

Operation43850--160139 / ASINKRATE.M: 0 M/MSET SINKRATEIN METER/MINUTE?INCREASE?DECREASESET -1 FOR AUTOWITH DEPTH SENSORTHROW SIDE:STARBPORTTRAWL DATA

Simrad SD57044850--160139 / AHEIGHT...M: 0 MSET TRAWL HEIGHT?INCREASE?DECREASESET -1 FOR AUTOWITH TRAWL SONDEWIDTH...M: 0 MSET TRAWL WIDTH?INCREASE?D

Operation45850--160139 / ASchool dataThis function is used to obtain information on the volume in tonsand the movement of a school when the sonar is i

Simrad SD57046850--160139 / ABy using the MOVEMENT function it is possible to calculate theposition of a school being target tracked at any given time

Operation47850--160139 / AMenuThere is a choice between three different modes of menuoperation:MENU...: NORMALSHORTNORMALFULLThe two tables in chapt

Simrad SD57048850--160139 / AAlignmentIf the HullUnitis installeddifferently fromwhat is recommended(0° mark towards the bow), the echo picture has to

Operation49850--160139 / AOptionsWhen connecting options (additional equipment), the sonarsystem must be told what has been connected. This is done by

Simrad SD57050850--160139 / ABearingThis function is used for selecting the bearing data to be relativeto the ship, or to be true north readouts.BEARI

Operation51850--160139 / AUnitsThis function is used for selecting desired units on the screen.UNITS:HORIZONTAL: METERVERTICAL..: METERTEMP...: °CE