Kongsberg Simrad NISE 3900E, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...cessor Unit The publication is intended for technical personnel such as skilled shipyard workers electricians qualified engineers and naval architects Additional end user documents related to the echo sounder system can be found on our website This includes publications that are translated to other languages Selected publications are also provided on IETM Interactive Electronic Technical Manual fo...

Page 2: ...mproper use or maintenance may cause damage to the equipment and or injury to personnel You must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate or work on the equipment Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation use or maintenance of the equipment Disclaimer Kongsberg Maritime AS endeavours to ensure t...

Page 3: ...rigger input or output 29 RS 422 serial line connection using five wires 30 RS 485 serial line connection using three wires 31 DC Power cable 32 Remote control cable 33 RJ45 High speed Ethernet cable 1000Base t 34 Simrad TU40 interface to generic RS 232 synchronization input 35 SETTING TO WORK 37 Visual inspection of the Processor Unit 38 Installing the operating software 39 Obtaining and installi...

Page 4: ...4 110 0007509 A Nexcom NISE 3900E Processor Unit compass safe distance 47 Simrad Echo sounder system ...

Page 5: ... well as the relevant work standards and mounting procedures If required all documents provided by the shipyard for the physical installation of the echo sounder system must be approved by the vessel s national registry and corresponding maritime authority and or classification society Such approval must be obtained before the installation can begin The shipowner and shipyard doing the installatio...

Page 6: ...k of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Simrad SIMRAD and the Simrad logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries Simrad Echo sounder system Installation Manual ...

Page 7: ...es The Processor Unit is normally mounted on the bridge In this publication the computer can also be referred to as the Processor Unit and vice versa The Nexcom NISE 3900E Processor Unit operates on DC power Voltage requirement 9 30 VDC Power consumption 120 W 24 VDC Approximately If you want to use the computer on AC power you need a power supply A suitable power supply may be provided with the e...

Page 8: ...er system or any of the optional items provided with it contact your local dealer If you do not have a regular dealer a list of all our distributors and dealers can be found on our website Your dealer will also be able to help you with a detailed quotation including price and delivery information Relevant order information is provided on our website www kongsberg com fisherysounder Related topics ...

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Page 11: ...ard set of tools This tool set must comprise the normal tools for electronic and electromechanical tasks This includes different screwdriver types pliers spanners a cable stripper a soldering iron etc Each tool must be provided in various sizes We recommend that all tools are demagnetized to protect your equipment A suitable location for the Processor Unit must be defined before installation Obser...

Page 12: ... be able to reach and use the front and rear mounted connectors and on off switches It is also important that you allow for easy access to all the computer cables and enough space for inspection maintenance and parts replacement If relevant Make sure that the space allows you to open the computer for unobstructed access to its internal parts Note Make sure that you can access both the rear and fro...

Page 13: ...110 0007509 A 13 Nexcom NISE 3900E Outline dimensions To obtain the source drawing contact the manufacturer Installation ...

Page 14: ...14 110 0007509 A Related topics Processor Unit description page 7 Installation page 11 Simrad Echo sounder system Installation Manual ...

Page 15: ...6 Topside cable plan page 17 List of topside cables page 19 Comments page 20 Processor Unit front panel description Nexcom NISE 3900E page 22 Processor Unit rear panel description Nexcom NISE 3900E page 23 Cable drawings and specifications page 26 Cable layout and interconnections ...

Page 16: ...rcial cables Commercial cables may be provided by Kongsberg Maritime as a part of the delivery The cables may also be included with third party items that are used with the echo sounder system All electric installations and corresponding wiring must be in accordance with the vessel s national registry and corresponding maritime authority and or classification society Note It is very important that...

Page 17: ...or commercial cables These cables are provided in the delivery or with the relevant item If you want to use the computer on AC power you need a power supply It is very important that high quality Ethernet cables are used You must use Cat 5e STP Shielded Twisted Pair quality or better Using cables with lower bandwidth capacity will reduce performance Do not make the connection using the existing lo...

Page 18: ...10 0007509 A Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 15 List of topside cables page 19 Comments page 20 Cable drawings and specifications page 26 Simrad Echo sounder system Installation Manual ...

Page 19: ...ble Processor Unit Sonar room Cat 5e STP Shielded Twis ted Pair C9 Ethernet cable Processor Unit Local Area Network LAN Cat 5e STP Shielded Twis ted Pair C10 Serial cable Processor Unit External device s 2 x 4 x 0 5 mm2 C16 Remote control cable Processor Unit Remote control box 2 x 0 25 mm2 Cables identified with an asterisk are system or commercial cables These cables are provided in the delivery...

Page 20: ...er end with a male connector If the cable is not attached it is normally provided with the display Keep the display cable as short as possible If the cable is too long it may pick up electric noise and this will reduce the image quality The graphic adapter on the Processor Unit provides several display connectors You can use one or two displays on your Processor Unit depending on personal and or o...

Page 21: ...rear side of the Processor Unit cabinet allows you to turn on the computer by means of a remote control switch Note This functionality is specific for the Nexcom NISE 3900E computer Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 15 Topside cable plan page 17 Comments page 20 Cable drawings and specifications page 26 Cable layout and interconnections ...

Page 22: ... Graphics adapter DisplayPort C Audio input output D Serial port The number and physical location of the serial ports may differ from one computer model to another Note This computer exists in several versions The photos used in this publication may not match the exact model you have Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 15 Simrad Echo sounder system Installation Manual ...

Page 23: ... Interface Note This computer exists in several versions The photos used in this publication may not match the exact model you have Ethernet connectors The purpose of each Ethernet connector is predefined ETH1 Simrad Connect Use this socket for Ethernet communication with other Simrad products ETH2 Sonar room Transceiver Use this socket for Ethernet communication with the relevant echo sounder sys...

Page 24: ...le manufacturers specifications for the actual shunt capacitance A common figure is 47 5 pF m which gives a maximum cable length of about 50 meters Even though a standard exist for RS 232 pin configuration certain manufacturer may still choose their own connector pins for the various signals used In order to make the RS 232 connection to your peripheral device work properly you must always consult...

Page 25: ...nnot be changed Use USB to serial converters if additional serial lines are required Several types are commercially available Note that most USB to serial converters will introduce some latency They may also introduce jitter in the communication The amount of jitter depends on the quality of the converter Pin RS232 RS422 RS485 1 DCD TX DATA 2 RX TX DATA 3 TX RX 4 DTR RX 5 GND GND GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8...

Page 26: ... as synchronization trigger input or output page 29 RS 422 serial line connection using five wires page 30 RS 485 serial line connection using three wires page 31 DC Power cable page 32 Remote control cable page 33 RJ45 High speed Ethernet cable 1000Base t page 34 Simrad TU40 interface to generic RS 232 synchronization input page 35 Simrad Echo sounder system Installation Manual ...

Page 27: ...nless otherwise specified this cable must be provided by the installation shipyard Note that this cable does not support all the signals in the standard RS 232 specification Minimum cable requirements Conductors 2 x 4 x 0 5 mm2 Screen Overall braided Voltage 60 V Maximum outer diameter Defined by the plugs and or the gable gland If you need to install a very long cable increase the cross section R...

Page 28: ...therwise specified this cable must be provided by the installation shipyard Note that this cable does not support all the signals in the standard RS 232 specification Minimum cable requirements Conductors 2 x 4 x 0 5 mm2 Screen Overall braided Voltage 60 V Maximum outer diameter Defined by the plugs and or the gable gland If you need to install a very long cable increase the cross section Related ...

Page 29: ...ls transmit receive synchronization Note that this cable does not support all the signals in the standard RS 232 specification Note This synchronization method can only be used with RS 232 communication You can only connect two systems together Unless otherwise specified this cable must be provided by the installation shipyard Minimum cable requirements Conductors 2 x 4 x 0 5 mm2 Screen Overall br...

Page 30: ...ser documentation provided by the manufacturer C Female 9 pin D Subminiature connector D Male 9 pin D Subminiature connector Unless otherwise specified this cable must be provided by the installation shipyard Minimum cable requirements Conductors 2 x 5 x 0 5 mm2 Screen Overall braided Voltage 60 V Maximum outer diameter Defined by the plugs and or the gable gland If you wish to use RS 422 or RS 48...

Page 31: ...facturer C Female 9 pin D Subminiature connector D Male 9 pin D Subminiature connector Unless otherwise specified this cable must be provided by the installation shipyard Minimum cable requirements Conductors 2 x 5 x 0 5 mm2 Screen Overall braided Voltage 60 V Maximum outer diameter Defined by the plugs and or the gable gland Use a cable with twisted pairs If you need to install a very long cable ...

Page 32: ...Power connector This cable must be provided by the installation shipyard The connector is provided with the Processor Unit Minimum cable requirements Conductors 2 x 6 mm2 Screen None Voltage 60 V Maximum outer diameter Not applicable Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 15 Topside cable plan page 17 List of topside cables page 19 Comments page 20 Cable drawings and specifications ...

Page 33: ... Remote control box Use any type of box that fits the purpose The switch type must be Push to make non locking The connector is provided with the Processor Unit Minimum cable requirements Conductors 2 x 0 25 mm2 Screen None Voltage 60 V Maximum outer diameter Not applicable Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 15 Topside cable plan page 17 List of topside cables page 19 Comments p...

Page 34: ...evice Ethernet cables are available commercially in different lengths colours and categories Normally CAT 5E and CAT 6 cables are used in local area networks with bandwidths exceeding 100 Mbit Minimum cable requirements It is very important that high quality Ethernet cables are used Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 15 Topside cable plan page 17 List of topside cables page 19 C...

Page 35: ... output module and a solid state relay module Pin Signal Trigger Unit Signal description Screen Green Screen A Cable screen Input RTT B Ready to Transmit Ready to Transmit RTT is a return signal from the hydroacoustic system that is synchronized The Ready to Transmit RTT signal means that the hydroacoustic system is ready for the next trigger Ground Ground C Signal ground Output Trigger Out D This...

Page 36: ...d by the installation shipyard If you need to install a very long cable increase the cross section Conductors 2 x 2 x 0 5 mm2 Screen Overall braided Voltage 60 V Maximum outer diameter Defined by the plugs and or the gable gland Related topics Cable layout and interconnections page 15 Topside cable plan page 17 List of topside cables page 19 Comments page 20 Cable drawings and specifications page ...

Page 37: ... page 38 Installing the operating software page 39 Obtaining and installing the software license page 40 Defining the IP address on the Processor Unit network adapter for communication with the transceiver page 42 Setting up the complete echo sounder system page 43 Setting to work ...

Page 38: ... all of the correct size e Make sure that the correct flat and shake proof washers have been used f Make sure that all the nuts have been tightened properly g If applicable Make sure that all welds and brackets have been painted with the correct preservation medium to prevent corrosion 3 Make sure that the unit is not physically damaged and that the surfaces and paint work are clean without dents ...

Page 39: ...e Processor Unit can be fully opened for access to the internal parts The Processor Unit is properly connected to vessel ground Date and signature Related topics Setting to work page 37 Installing the operating software A dedicated wizard is used to install the software Prerequisites The following specific items are required for this task Software media USB flash drive included with delivery Softw...

Page 40: ...Processor Unit Related topics Setting to work page 37 Obtaining and installing the software license To use the echo sounder system with a transceiver you need a valid software license Before you can use the echo sounder system you must obtain a license string and install it on your computer Without a license you will not be able to communicate with the transceiver This procedure assumes that the o...

Page 41: ... for each transceiver b Which transducers you have connected to each transceiver c The center frequency for each transducer d The Q value for each transducer e The maximum nominal power rating for each transducer 2 Send the information to one of our dealers or distributors You can also use the request form on our website or contact our support department directly You can use the following e mail a...

Page 42: ...ress on the Processor Unit network adapter for communication with the transceiver The computer and the transceiver s communicate on a high capacity Ethernet cable If you use more than one transceiver a high capacity Ethernet switch is required On the computer define the IP address and Subnet mask for the Ethernet port used to communicate with the transceiver s The echo sounder system automatically...

Page 43: ...he Transceiver Installation page a Open the Setup menu b On the Setup menu select Installation c On the left side of the Installation dialog box select Transceiver 9 Under Transceiver Browsing select the IP Address that you just specified for the Ethernet adapter from the list 10 At the bottom of the page select Apply to save your settings 11 Turn each transceiver off and on This forces the echo s...

Page 44: ...sor as well as the location of the transducer Additional configuration of operational parameters is also required Interfaces Set up the interfaces with the external devices navigation sensors and other peripherals To provide correct information the echo sounder system needs to communicate with external devices All these interfaces must be set up in the user interface Refer to the relevant descript...

Page 45: ...e distance page 47 Introduction to technical specifications These technical specifications summarize the main functional and operational characteristics of the NISE 3900E Processor Unit They also provide information related to power requirements physical properties and environmental conditions Note At Kongsberg Maritime we are continuously working to improve the quality and performance of our prod...

Page 46: ...onsult the manufacturer s own documents Related topics Technical specifications page 45 Nexcom NISE 3900E Processor Unit weight and outline dimensions Manufacturer Nexcom Manufacturer s website https www nexcom com Model Nexcom NISE 3900E Outline dimensions without mounting bracket Depth 272 mm Width 215 mm Height 94 mm Weight 5 kg Approximately The technical specifications are those valid for the...

Page 47: ...are those valid for the computer that is provided by Kongsberg Maritime as a part of the echo sounder system For additional details refer to the technical specifications provided by the manufacturer Note This information was copied from the manufacturer s documentation To ensure that your information is correct always consult the manufacturer s own documents Related topics Technical specifications...

Page 48: ...stem For additional details refer to the technical specifications provided by the manufacturer Note This information was copied from the manufacturer s documentation To ensure that your information is correct always consult the manufacturer s own documents Related topics Technical specifications page 45 Simrad Echo sounder system Installation Manual ...

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