Airmar G2183 Manuel d'utilisateur

Seminar Agenda1. NMEA 2000® Products2. Response to Customer Feedback3. Airmar Transducer Models4. Installation-Specific Products5. Converting Transduc

Smart™ Sensor Family

Testing an In-Hull Mounting LocationBefore installing the transducer tank, perform one of the 3 methods below in as deep of water as possible. Connec

Using an EDI transducer test box you can determine the resonant frequency of a transducer and confirm that all of it’s functions are operating properl

With meter set to OHMS the reading should be in the 10,000 ohm range at 77 degrees F. The resistance increases as the temp decreases. The sensor will

Use a 9 volt or 12 volt cordless drill battery to apply battery voltage to red and bare wires. Attach meter test leads between the green and bare wire

Turn the paddlewheel slowly by hand. The volt meter should toggle between zero volts and the input voltage with each 90 degrees of rotation.Testing f

In Hull Transducers

In-Hull Transducers for Fiberglass HullsMounting:Sand/grind the fiberglass until rough. Clean the fiberglass, then mount with:1. Fiberglass Resin (bes

The following graphs show the loss and frequency shift when a M260 in-hull transducer is transmitting through:• No Fiberglass• 3/8” Fiberglass• 1/2” F

1551561571581591601611621631640" FIBERGLASS 3/8" FIBERGLASS 1/2" FIBERGLASS 3/4" FIBERGLASS 1" FIBERGLASSHULL THICKNESSTVR (d

4042444648505254560" FIBERGLASS 3/8" FIBERGLASS 1/2" FIBERGLASS 3/4" FIBERGLASS 1" FIBERGLASSHULL THICKNESSkHzM260 50 kHz FRE

• Converts NMEA 2000® PGNs to USB format• Plug-and-play connectivity from a NMEA 2000network backbone to a PC• For Airmar NMEA 2000 Sensors and other

M260 Max depth @ 50 kHz with 1kW Input power• No fiberglass- 3333’ (1015m)• 3/8” fiberglass- 3100’ (944m)• ½” fiberglass- 2850’ (868m)• ¾” fiberglass-

50kHz Maximum Depth RangeM260 In-Hull - 1kW Input Power500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000020406080100120Depth, feetSignal Excess, dB50 kHz Thru Hu

50 kHz Maximum Depth RangeM260 In-Hull - 1kW Input PowerDepending on hull thickness,340 feet of depth sensing(11%) can be gained (or lost)Maximum Dept

1641651661671681691701711720" FIBERGLASS 3/8" FIBERGLASS 1/2" FIBERGLASS 3/4" FIBERGLASS 1" FIBERGLASSHULL THICKNESSTVR, (dB)

M260 200 kHz FREQUENCY SHIFT vs. HULL THICKNESS1801851901952002052102150" FIBERGLASS 3/8" FIBERGLASS 1/2" FIBERGLASS 3/4" FIBERGLA

M260 Max depth @ 200 kHz with 1kW Input Power• No fiberglass- 1305’ (397m)• 3/8” fiberglass-1165’(355m) • ½” fiberglass- 1255’ (382m) •

200 kHz Maximum Depth RangeM260 In-Hull - 1kW Input Power200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600020406080100120Depth, feetSignal Excess, dB200 kHz Thru Hu

200 kHz Maximum Depth RangeM260 In-Hull - 1kW Input PowerDepending on hull thickness,90 feet of depth sensing (7%) can be gained (or lost)Maximum Dept

200kHz Q = 2 200kHz Q = 4.5No Fiberglass¾” FiberglassFlat response: any frequency between 160 to 240 kHz is an efficient operating frequency Transmi

50kHz Q = 3 50kHz Q = 4.1No Fiberglass¾” FiberglassFlat response: any frequency between 46 to 55 kHz is an efficient operating frequency Transmittin

U200 Supported PGN’s• 059392... ISO Acknowledgment• 059904... ISO Request• 060160... ISO Transport Protocol, Data Transfer• 060416...

Broadband Transducers

Transducer options

• Frequency agility allows the user to adjust the frequency if the connected echosounder is "tunable".• No loss of sensitivity across the fr

Imaging at various frequencies

Fish 6” above blends into bottom echo by long ring from high QFish 6” above blends into bottom echo by long ring from high QIndividual fish are detect

Individual fish below & along side baitfishIndividual fish below & along side baitfishIndividual fish holding tight to bottomIndividual fish h

Broadband and the future: CHIRP•Improved signal-to-noise ratio•Very good performance from shallow to deep•Better target definition•Better performance

• 1kW Broadband / Chirp versions of the B260 Thru-Hull & M260 In-Hull• Dual Transmission lines-(separate wires for LF and HF depth)• Active Temper

• 2kW Broadband / Chirp version of the R99• Operates anywhere between 38kHz to 75kHz & 130kHz to 210kHz• Active Temperature Control monitoring of

B238 Middle Frequency• Operates anywhere between 85kHz to 135kHz• Single 3” ceramic handles 2kW Power• Completes broadband line by filling the mid-fre

U200 Diagnostics•View all connected devices•Troubleshoot the network•Select priority of devices•Calibrate Airmar products•Flash update Airmar products

2-3kW R209 & R299• Broadband on both low and high frequencies.• Dual Transmission line-(separate wires for LF and HF depth)• Active Temperature Co

2-3kW R309 & R399• Very low frequency operation between 25kHz to 45kHz• Dual Transmission line-(separate wires for LF and HF depth)• Active Temper

Installing & Troubleshooting Transom-Mount Models

For displacement or planing hulls onlyCan be used on wood, fiberglass, aluminum or steel hullsCan be used with single or twin I/O, OB and jet drive p

Transom location selectionTransom models are best suited for small and trailered vessels where a thru-hull is not practical. They are not for use on s

Transom location selectionTransom models can Transom models can be used on be used on steppedsteppedtransomtransomboats that boats that have sufficien

Transom location selectionSelect a mounting location Select a mounting location that is not directly behind that is not directly behind any strakes, h

Transom location selectionBefore installation, run Before installation, run the boat at speed and the boat at speed and watch the water flow watch the

Transom location selectionBest results are Best results are achieved when the achieved when the flow from the prop flow from the prop comes over the t

Transom location selectionFor twin OB or I/O For twin OB or I/O applications best applications best results are achieved results are achieved by mount

U200 Device Selection

Mount so that the bow of the sensor is slightly higher than the stern of the sensor and the sensor projects below the hull, otherwise aeration will o

If experiencing interference with a transom mounted transducer you must test drive the vessel to determine what speed the image is lost at. Move the t

• Perform a slow but constant turn to the side of the hull that the transom transducer is mounted. Gradually increase rate of turn. If screen image im

U200 & Weathercaster Logging•Raw data can be exported and plotted in MS Excel

PB200 WeatherStation® Instrument• NEW 360° calibration results in:• Improved wind direction accuracy– 5° RMS at wind speeds from 4 to 10 knots– 2° RMS

PB200 Wind Speed Accuracy vs RM Young Meteorological Wind Only InstrumentPB200 Wind Direction Accuracy vs RM Young ($1,700)

PB200 Wind Speed Accuracy vs Vaisala Meteorological Wind Only InstrumentPB200 Wind Direction Accuracy vs Vaisala ($2,050)

NMEA 2000® Sensors

-Better than 1° heading accuracy in static conditions -Best-in-class 2° heading accuracy in dynamic conditions Patent Pending Dynamic tilt correction-

-Easy Auto calibration feature on ANY displayCycling power then begin a circle within 2 minutes will trigger auto-calibration on any NMEA display. Wi

• GPS and heading combined into one housing • Saves installation time and money • Better than 1° heading accuracy in static conditions • Best-in-class

NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000Product ProductDT800, DST800, P39, P79 Smart™ Transducers C, E, G-Series, ST60, ST70- All DataG, H, GH2183 GPS & Heading Sensor

NMEA 2000GMI 10, 4200, 5200 Series Displays- All DataGMI 10, 4200, 5200 Series Displays- All DataGMI-10-Displays All Data except wind chill

NMEA 2000ProductDT800, DST800, P39, P79 Smart™ TransducersG, H, GH2183 GPS & Heading SensorsPB200 WeatherStation® InstrumentNMEA 0183DT800, DST800

NMEA Compatibility ChartNMEA 2000 ProductsIS20 Instruments-All DataIS20 Instruments-All DataIS20 Instruments-All Data except wind chillNMEA 2000 Produ

NMEA Compatibility ChartNMEA 2000ProductDSM 250, 350 Displays- All DataDSM 250, 350 Displays- All DataDSM 250, 350 Displays- All DataNMEA 2000ProductD

NMEA Compatibility ChartNMEA 2000ProductLCX & HDS Dispalys- All DataLCX & HDS Dispalys- All DataLCX & HDS Dispalys- All Data NMEA 2000Prod

Response to Customer Feedback

NMEA 0183 & 2000® Smart Sensors•All signal processing is done inside the transducer•Operates at 235kHz•No interference with on-board 50/200 kHz so

B164, SS164 Enhancements• Issue: 50kHz horizontal banding on Furuno digital fishfinders• Resolution: Addition of two rubber insulating washers on eith

R99 Enhancements•Issue:Housings cracking due to stress or improper installation• Resolution: Added thickness to epoxy housing resulting in almost doub

R99, R209, R309 Fairings•Issue:Fairings cracking due to stress or improper installation• Resolution: New solid blue fairings that are not foam-injecte

R99, R209, & R309 Installations•It is Critical that the fairing be bolted and secured to the hull before the transducer is installed.•Be sure the

R99, R209, & R309 Installations•After the fairing is bolted to the hull, slide the transducer onto the threaded rods being sure the rounded bottom

B744V Speed/ Temp ReplacementB744V Speed/ Temp Replacement

B744V Speed/ Temp ReplacementB744V Speed/ Temp ReplacementActive Speed/Temp InsertActive Speed/Temp Insert

Smart Sensor Enhancements:DT800, DST800, P39, P79• Airmar has developed new firmware for Smart Sensors that improves depth tracking ability at all de

How Smart Sensors track the bottomFirmware Version: 1.011• Before an Airmar Smart Sensor reports a depth as valid, it must have confidence that the in

How Smart Sensors track the bottomFirmware Version: 1.011•If the sensor loses track of a target at the same depth, the confidence in its depth decreas

NEW NMEA 2000 B744V• Depth, speed, and temperature• 235 kHz• 100 Watts Power with broadband ceramic• Minimum Depth Range: 0.5 m (1.6’)• Maximum Depth

How Smart Sensors track the bottomFirmware Version: 1.011• Shallow water operation: The sensor can track bottom into as little as 1.5' of water b

New Fast-Response Temperature Thermistor on 1kW Models• New, exposed bronze button is 6.5X faster in thermal response as compared to the old thermisto

Housing Old Design Current DesignB260 1:30 25 secondsB258 2:00 25 secondsTM258 2:30 25 secondsTemperature Time Constants

Airmar Transducer Models

What’s inside popular models?

Tilted Element™ Family

SS264W Wide Beam Tilted Pair • SS270W elements split apart into two tilted element™ transducers• Same ceramics and performance as the SS270W• Separate

SS270W & SS264W Screen Images

• B260 elements split apart into two tilted element™ transducers• Same ceramics & performance as the B260 at 200 kHz• Separate transducers for 50

NEW NMEA 2000 ST850 & ST800• Speed and temperature• 6 m (20’) NMEA 2000 cable• Devicenet connector• ST850 retrofits into existing Airmar P17 &

SS264N & B260 Screen Images200kHz50kHz50kHz200kHz

SS264W & SS264NTilted Element™ Pair•FOR: Garmin, Navico, Raymarine DSM300 Furuno FCV585, BBFF1, DFF1•Once the transducers are connected, a

SS270W Fishing Applications• Wide 25° beams at 50kHz & 200kHz marks more on the fishfinder• Tuna, Marlin fishing—mark more bait• Wreck fishing—see

NEW High Performance 1kW Transom Mount Transducer Line• Exposed temperature button with improved thermal time constant: from 2:30 (old) to 25 seconds

High Performance 1kW Transom Bracket• Heavy Gauge plastic bracket with 316 Stainless mounting plate (0.90” thick)• Allows for 2 new products- TM260(na

3 New 1kW Transom Models:Same Ceramics as: Same Ceramics as: Same Ceramics as:

P48W Adjustable-Beam Transom Mount• The widest transom-mount transducer on the market • True 38° x 12° beam that is measured at -3 dB • Depth and temp

P48W Adjustable Beam• User can manually change the beam direction–Pressing and twisting the knob on top changes beam –Port-Starboard beam is 38°wide x

Installation-Specific Products

SB264 200kHz Wide/Narrow-Beam Switch box•Allows SS270W or SS264W200 kHz to work with existing B260, M260, & B258 installations.•User now ha

NEW NMEA 2000 B122 Long-Stem• Depth and temperature• 235 kHz• 100 Watts Power with broadband ceramic• Minimum Depth Range: 0.5 m (1.6’)• Maximum Depth

SB260 1kW Switch box•Switches 2 fish finders with one transducer•Switches 2 transducers with one fish finder•For single transmission line transducers

External Diplexer Box• Converts dual-transmission-line transducers to a single-transmission-line (4 wires for depth down to 2 wires)• For use with 1 k

1kW Mix & Match Transducers• 600W and 1kW Airmar transducers with a mix and match cable.• This allows you to stock a common transducer (B258) and

Converting Transducers to Different Manufacturer’s Equipment

Converting Transducers

Converting Transducers•Sense wire (green) determines if transducer is present and how much power to apply. This is short on 600W transducers (see wir

Converting Transducers•Sense wire (green) determines if transducer is present and how much power to apply. (see wiring)

Converting Transducers•Uses Transducer ID wire (pin 3) to set power at 1kW+ (See wiring)•If the transducer does not have XID, the sounder will default

Converting Transducers•Uses the temperature to sense that a transducer is connected to the sounder. If temperature fails, the transducer is not recogn

DT800 Tilted Element™ Smart SensorsNew design incorporates:• Broadband 235kHz Ceramic• Higher power rating (100W)• Increased depth capability down to

Converting Transducersto

Converting Transducers•Unique temperature 5k Ohm •All others use 10k Ohm•Depth is compatible•Temperature NOT Compatible•B260, M260 from Furuno, Garmin

Converting TransducersOlder ModelsSimrad 7-pin Northstar 10-pinNavman 6-pin

General Notes on Impedance when converting manufacturer’s transducers• The impedance (ohms) at each frequency both in the transducer and in the fishfi

Impedance Chart- Power Curve

Impedance in relation to RMS Power

Transducer Adaptor CablesConverts the following:• Furuno 10-pin to Garmin• Raymarine “A” to DSM• Furuno 10-pin to Northstar 10-pin• Furuno 8-pin to Fu

Installation & Troubleshooting

Four Transducer CategoriesFour Transducer CategoriesThru-Hull Tilted Element™In-Hull Transom+ Best overall performance-Fairing needs to be cut & i

••Delivers the best performance Delivers the best performance because the transducer face is in because the transducer face is in contact with the wat

DT800 Tilted Element™ BenefitsWith Tilt Without Tilt•Available in 0°, 12°, or 20° Tilts

••For large, trailered center For large, trailered center console and walkconsole and walk--arounds that arounds that can not accommodate a thrucan no

What is the hull boundary layer?•Aerated water flow along the boat hull at cruising speeds•Boundary layers get thicker as vessel size increases

Importance of a vertical beamRegardless of mounting style, a properly installed transducer delivers a vertical beam that aims straight down toward the

High Performance FairingsThe face of the transducer extends off of the hull surface, placing the active surface outside of the boundary layer.The tran

High Performance FairingsMaintain smooth flow, significantly reducing drag on Maintain smooth flow, significantly reducing drag on the hull and lessen

Without a High-Performance Fairing The transducer face is exposed to aeration and The transducer face is exposed to aeration and turbulence as the flo

Installation & TroubleshootingBasics: Mounting Location• The water flowing across the hull must be smooth with aminimum of bubbles and turbulence

• Always choose a location away from interference caused by sources such as propeller shafts, satellite or radar equipment, other machinery and cable

• Bow thrusters, live well or cooling intakes as well as chines, steps and strakes can all introduce aerated water into the path of the transducer.• R

This installation of a B164 looks good, however notice the strake 10 feet directly in front of the transducer. This causes turbulence and air bubbles

DT800 vs. DST800•Broadband, round ceramic •Better sensitivity vs. DST800•12° beam, 590’ max depth•Fixed 0°, 12°, or 20° tilt•Rectangular bar ceramic•T

Bad InstallationSide View Aft ViewThis intake shown in the photos above will cause turbulence and send air bubbles over the transducer face as vessel

Bad InstallationForward View Side ViewThis transducer is mounted too far aft and will be affected by the turbulent water that the starboard propeller

Good InstallationThis is a excellent installation of a B744V. There are no hull protrusions in front or alongside the transducer. The transducer is

Location selectionTransducer Transducer placement should be placement should be aft and close to the aft and close to the centerline. It needs centerl

Consider items such as the lifting strap placement into the location as well as trailer bunks and rollers if it is a trailered vessel.Thru-hull locat

Location selectionBe sure that the Be sure that the transducer signal will transducer signal will not intersect the prop not intersect the prop shaft(

BOWBOWThru-hull location selectionThru hulls can be Thru hulls can be used on stepped hull used on stepped hull vessels, but they vessels, but they mu

Thru-hull Installation3M 4200 or 5200 3M 4200 or 5200 is the common is the common sealant used. be sealant used. be sure to apply sure to apply enough

•For solid fiberglass stepped, planing or displacement type hulls •No hull penetration. Entire installation is done from inside the hull •Can be insta

In-hull location selectionThe same installation The same installation placement guidelines for placement guidelines for ThruThru--Hulls apply for InHu