Bathy 1500 Manual

SYQWEST INCORPORATED
High Resolution Echo Sounders and Acoustic Systems

for Precision Seafloor Exploration
BATHY 1500 Survey

Echo Sounder
• Installation
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Remote Display
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Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder
Instruction Manual
This manual contains important information on installation, operation and maintenance of the
Bathy 1500 Survey Echosounder and the Bathy 1500R Remote Display. All operators should
take the time to read and fully understand this manual to obtain the best results while using the
equipment.
IHO Echo Sounder

The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder is a IHO qualified echosounder. This product meets or
exceeds the International Hydrographic Organization requirements pertaining to survey echo
sounder equipment as mentioned within the Special Publication No. 44, “IHO Standards for
Hydrographic Surveys”
Manual Version: 1.02D

SYQWEST Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Chapter 1- Introduction
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................... 1-9

1.1 General Information...........................................................................................................1-9
1.2 About This Manual ............................................................................................................1-9
1.3 Echo Sounding Principles................................................................................................1-10
1.3.1 Underwater Acoustics ...............................................................................................1-10
1.3.1.1 Decibels ..............................................................................................................1-10
1.3.1.2 Sound Speed ......................................................................................................1-11
1.3.1.3 Sound Propagation..............................................................................................1-12
1.3.1.4 Noise Sources .....................................................................................................1-14
1.3.2 Transducer Properties................................................................................................1-15
1.4 Specifications...................................................................................................................1-17
1.4.1 Main Unit Specifications...........................................................................................1-17
1.4.2 Transducer Specifications .........................................................................................1-18
1.5 Bathy 1500R Remote Display (Optional)........................................................................1-19
1.5.1 Remote Specifications...............................................................................................1-19
Chapter 2 Installation............................................ 2-1
2.1 Overview............................................................................................................................2-1
2.2.2 Basic Equipment .........................................................................................................2-3
2.2.3 Accessories and Options .............................................................................................2-3
2.3 Installing Main Unit/Junction box and Transducer ...........................................................2-4
2.3.1 Main Unit Installation .................................................................................................2-4
2.3.1.1 Planning the Installation .......................................................................................2-4
2.3.1.2 Bulkhead Mounting ..............................................................................................2-4
2.3.1.3 Panel Mounting ....................................................................................................2-6
2.3.1.2 Rack Mounting .....................................................................................................2-8
2.3.2 Junction Box Installation.............................................................................................2-9
2.3.3 Transducer Installation..............................................................................................2-10
2.3.3.1 General Transducer.............................................................................................2-10
2.3.3.2 Choosing A Location..........................................................................................2-10
2.3.3.3 Handling Transducers.........................................................................................2-11
2.4 Electrical Connections .....................................................................................................2-11
2.4.1 AC Power ..................................................................................................................2-12
2.4.1.1 Input Power Selection.........................................................................................2-12
2.4.1.2 AC Power Wiring ...............................................................................................2-13
2.4.2 Transducer Electrical Wiring ....................................................................................2-14
2.4.2.1 SYQWEST Transducer/Junction Box Wiring....................................................2-14
2.4.2.2 User Supplied Transducer/Junction Box Wiring................................................2-17
2.4.3 NMEA 0183 Serial Lines.........................................................................................2-19
2.4.3.1 Selecting RS-232 or RS-422 Serial Output ........................................................2-20
2.4.3.2 Serial Port Wiring...............................................................................................2-21
2.4.4 Remote Display(Optional) ........................................................................................2-22
2.4.4.1 Remote/External Alarm Contact Closure Wiring to the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo
Sounder...........................................................................................................................2-22
2.4.5 Printer/Mass Storage Connection..............................................................................2-23
2.4.6 External Ground Connection.....................................................................................2-25
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2.5 Software Setup.................................................................................................................2-25

2.6 Installing Bathy 1500R Remote Display .........................................................................2-26
2.6.1 Basic Equipment .......................................................................................................2-26
2.6.2 Installing Main Remote Unit.....................................................................................2-26
2.6.2.1 Remote Display Trunion Mount.........................................................................2-27
2.6.2.2 Remote Display Panel Mount.............................................................................2-28
2.6.3 Remote Electrical Connections .................................................................................2-29
2.6.4 Daisy Chaining Remotes...........................................................................................2-31
Chapter 3 Operation.............................................. 3-1
3.1 Keypad...............................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Getting Around ..................................................................................................................3-2
3.3 Screen Description.............................................................................................................3-4
3.4 Typical Operation ..............................................................................................................3-6
3.4.1 Normal Operation........................................................................................................3-6
3.4.2 Shallow Water Operation ............................................................................................3-7
3.5 Display Key .......................................................................................................................3-8
3.6 Range Key/Phase Selection ...............................................................................................3-9
3.7 Event Key ........................................................................................................................3-10
3.8 Gain Key ..........................................................................................................................3-10
3.9 Dim Key...........................................................................................................................3-11
3.10 Contrast Key ..................................................................................................................3-12
3.11 Menu Key ......................................................................................................................3-12
3.11.1 Alarm Settings.........................................................................................................3-13
3.11.2 Chart Speed .............................................................................................................3-14
3.11.3 Flash Storage...........................................................................................................3-15
3.11.3.1 Storage Options ................................................................................................3-15
3.11.3.2 Recall Graph/Print Graph .................................................................................3-16
3.11.3.3 Recall Log/Print Log ........................................................................................3-17
3.11.3.4 Transmit Log ....................................................................................................3-19
3.11.4 Mass (Disk) Storage ................................................................................................3-20
3.11.4.1 Options .............................................................................................................3-20
3.11.5 IR Filter ...................................................................................................................3-22
3.11.6 Gate Setting.............................................................................................................3-22
3.11.7 Configuration ..........................................................................................................3-23
3.11.7.1 Units .................................................................................................................3-23
3.11.7.2 Offsets...............................................................................................................3-24
3.11.7.3 Sound Speed .....................................................................................................3-24
3.11.7.4 Date/Time .........................................................................................................3-25
3.11.7.5 Set Comm Ports ................................................................................................3-25
3.11.7.6 Set Printer .........................................................................................................3-27
3.11.7.7 Simulator ..........................................................................................................3-28
3.12 Set Frequency ................................................................................................................3-28
3.13 Master Reset ..................................................................................................................3-29
3.14 Self Test .........................................................................................................................3-30
3.15 Messages/System Warnings ..........................................................................................3-31
3.16 Operation of the Bathy 1500R Remote Display ............................................................3-33
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Chapter 4 Chapter 4- Maintenance....................... 4-1

4.1 General Overview ..............................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Functional Overview..........................................................................................................4-1
4.2.1 Main CPU PCB ...........................................................................................................4-2
4.2.2 Transceiver PCB .........................................................................................................4-2
4.2.3 Power Supply PCB......................................................................................................4-2
4.2.4 Capacitor Bank PCB ...................................................................................................4-2
4.2.5 Keypad/LCD Front Panel Electronics.........................................................................4-2
4.2.6 Junction Box/Transducers ...........................................................................................4-3
4.3 Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................4-3
4.3.1 Self Test diagnostics ...................................................................................................4-3
4.3.2 Diagnostic Tables........................................................................................................4-5
4.4 Mechanical Replaceable Parts ...........................................................................................4-8
4.5 Electrical Replaceable Parts...............................................................................................4-9
4.6 List Of Replaceable Parts ................................................................................................4-10
4.7 Remote Display................................................................................................................4-11
4.7.1 Remote Display Functional Overview ......................................................................4-11
4.7.2 Diagnostics................................................................................................................4-11
Appendix A - Serial Data Formats ...................... A-1
A1.1 COM1 NMEA 0183 Navigation/Annotation Input .......................................................A-1
A1.2 COM2 NMEA Depth Data Output Formats ..................................................................A-4
A1.2.1 SYQWEST Output Formats....................................................................................A-4
A1.2.2 ODOM Outputs .......................................................................................................A-6
A1.2.3 ATLAS Outputs ......................................................................................................A-7
A.1.2.4 NMEA Output Formats ..........................................................................................A-7
A1.3 COM2 Heave/System Control Input Formats................................................................A-8
A1.3.1 SYQWEST Inputs ...................................................................................................A-8
A1.3.2 ODOM emulated Inputs ..........................................................................................A-8
A1.3.3 Heave Input .............................................................................................................A-9
A1.4 -Remote Display Output Formats ..................................................................................A-9
A1.5 Flash Data Storage Transmit........................................................................................A-10
Appendix B- Sound Velocity Calculations ......... B-1
Appendix C - Mass Storage Data Formats .......... C-3
C-1.1 File Naming Convention...............................................................................................C-3
C-1.2 Mass Log Storage .........................................................................................................C-3
C-1.2.1 DATA Sentence .....................................................................................................C-4
C-1.2.2 PARM Sentence .................................................................................................C-4
C-1.3 Mass Graph Storage......................................................................................................C-5
List of Figures
Figure 1- 1 Sound Speed Profile ..................................................................................................11
Figure 1- 2 Absorption Coefficient Versus Frequency. ...............................................................13
Figure 1- 3 Acoustic Beam Pattern ..............................................................................................16
Table 1- 1 SYQWEST Transducers .............................................................................................18
Figure 2- 1 System Interconnect Diagram......................................................................................2
Table 2-1 Basic Equipment ............................................................................................................3
Table 2-2 Accessories and Options ................................................................................................3
Figure 2- 2 Bulkhead Mounting the Main Unit..............................................................................5
Figure 2- 3 Bulkhead Mounting Template .....................................................................................5
Figure 2- 4 Panel Mount.................................................................................................................7
Figure 2- 5 Panel Mounting Template............................................................................................8
Figure 2-6 Rack Mounting .............................................................................................................9
Figure 2-7 Junction Box Mechanical Drawing ............................................................................10
Figure 2- 8 Back Panel Connections ............................................................................................11
Table 2- 3 Main Components .......................................................................................................12
Figure 2-9 Power Supply Switch Setting .....................................................................................13
Figure 2- 10 AC Power Wiring ....................................................................................................13
Figure 2- 11 Junction Box to Main Unit Wiring ..........................................................................15
Table 2-4 SYQWEST Transducer Impedence Values .................................................................15
Figure 2- 12 Transducer Connection Wiring................................................................................16
Figure 2-13 SYQWEST Supplied Sample Transducer Wiring (for P/N P01540) .......................16
Figure 2- 14 User Supplied Transducer Wiring Example ............................................................18
Table 2-5 Junction Box Impedance Taps .....................................................................................18
Table 2-6 Com Port Functions .....................................................................................................19
Figure 2- 15 Transceiver Jumper Settings....................................................................................20
Figure 2- 16 Communications Port RS-422 Wiring.....................................................................21
Figure 2- 18 Remote Display Cabling..........................................................................................23
Figure 2- 19 Remote Display Port Wiring ...................................................................................23
Table 2-7 Parallel Port Signal Descriptions .................................................................................24
Figure 2- 20 Printer Port...............................................................................................................24
Figure 2- 21 Printer Port/External Storage Cabling .....................................................................25
Table 2-8 Bathy 1500R Remote Display Parts.............................................................................26
Table 2-9 Remote Parts ................................................................................................................26
Figure 2- 22 Remote Trunion Mount ...........................................................................................27
Figure 2- 23 Trunion Mounting Template....................................................................................28
Figure 2- 24 Remote Panel Mount ...............................................................................................28
Figure 2- 25 Remote Display Panel Mount Template..................................................................29
Figure 2- 26 Remote Display Ports ..............................................................................................30
Figure 2- 28 Daisy Chaining Remotes .........................................................................................31
Figure 3-1 Keyboard ......................................................................................................................1
Figure 3-2 Menu Example..............................................................................................................3
Figure 3-3 Main Screen Areas........................................................................................................4
Figure 3-4 Depth Window..............................................................................................................5
Figure 3-5 Status Display Area ......................................................................................................6
Figure 3-6 Shallow Water Operation .............................................................................................7
Figure 3-7 Display Mode ...............................................................................................................8

Figure 3- 8 Navigation Display Mode............................................................................................9
Figure 3-9 Range/Phase Selections ................................................................................................9
Figure 3-10 Setting AUTO Phase.................................................................................................10
Figure 3-11 Set Gain ....................................................................................................................11
Figure 3-12 Dimmer Menu...........................................................................................................11
Figure 3-13 Set Contrast...............................................................................................................12
Figure 3-14 Main Menu ...............................................................................................................12
Figure 3-15 Set Alarms Menu ......................................................................................................13
Figure 3-16 Alarm Bars and Status ..............................................................................................13
Figure 3-17 Chart Speed Menu ....................................................................................................14
Figure 3-18 Flash Storage Option Menu ......................................................................................15
Figure 3-19 Set Start/End Time Graph Menu ..............................................................................16
Figure 3-20 Set Start/End Time Log Menu ..................................................................................17
Figure 3-20 Log Data Window ....................................................................................................18
Figure 3-21 Adapter Cable Hookup .............................................................................................20
Figure 3-22 Disk Storage Menu ...................................................................................................21
Figure 3-23 IR Filter Menu ..........................................................................................................22
Figure 3-24 Set Units Menu .........................................................................................................23
Figure 3-25 Set Offsets Menu ......................................................................................................24
Figure 3-26 Set Sound Speed Menu.............................................................................................24
Figure 3-27 Set Date/Time Menu.................................................................................................25
Table 3-1 Communications Port Functionality ............................................................................26
Figure 3- 28 Comm Ports Setting Menu.......................................................................................26
Figure 3- 29 Set Printer Options Menu ........................................................................................27
Figure 3-30 Simulator Menu ........................................................................................................28
Figure 3-31 Frequency Select Menu ............................................................................................28
Table 3-2 SYQWEST Transducer Frequencies............................................................................29
Figure 3-32 Selftest Menu ............................................................................................................30
Figure 3-33 Sample Message .......................................................................................................31
Figure 3-34 System Warning Menu .............................................................................................31
Figure 4- 1 Bathy 1500 Functional Diagram..................................................................................1
Table 4-1 Self test Diagnostics......................................................................................................4
Table 4-2 Diagnostic Table ............................................................................................................5
Table 4-3 Diagnostic Table (Cont).................................................................................................6
Figure 4- 2 Replaceable Mechanical Parts .....................................................................................8
Figure 4- 3 Replaceable Electrical Parts.........................................................................................9
Table 4-5 Replaceable Parts .........................................................................................................10
Figure 4- 4 Remote Display Functional Diagram ........................................................................11
Table 4-5 Remote Display Diagnostics ........................................................................................12
Table 4-6 Remote Display Replaceable Parts List .......................................................................12
Table A-1 Communication Port Summary .....................................................................................1
Table A-2 NMEA 0183 Accepted Sentences .................................................................................2
Table A-3 Depth Output Formats...................................................................................................4
Table A-4 Transmit Log Data Format..........................................................................................10
Table A-5 Determining Baud Rate for Transmitted Log Data .....................................................11
Table B 1 Sound Velocity (Celcius versus part per thousand).......................................................1
Table C-1 Data File Names ............................................................................................................3
Table C-2 Log File Sentence Types ...............................................................................................3
List of Tables
Figure 1- 1 Sound Speed Profile ..................................................................................................11

Figure 1- 2 Absorption Coefficient Versus Frequency. ...............................................................13
Figure 1- 3 Acoustic Beam Pattern ..............................................................................................16
Table 1- 1 SYQWEST Transducers .............................................................................................18
Figure 2- 1 System Interconnect Diagram......................................................................................2
Table 2-1 Basic Equipment ............................................................................................................3
Table 2-2 Accessories and Options ................................................................................................3
Figure 2- 2 Bulkhead Mounting the Main Unit..............................................................................5
Figure 2- 3 Bulkhead Mounting Template .....................................................................................5
Figure 2- 4 Panel Mount.................................................................................................................7
Figure 2- 5 Panel Mounting Template............................................................................................8
Figure 2-6 Rack Mounting .............................................................................................................9
Figure 2-7 Junction Box Mechanical Drawing ............................................................................10
Figure 2- 8 Back Panel Connections ............................................................................................11
Table 2- 3 Main Components .......................................................................................................12
Figure 2-9 Power Supply Switch Setting .....................................................................................13
Figure 2- 10 AC Power Wiring ....................................................................................................13
Figure 2- 11 Junction Box to Main Unit Wiring ..........................................................................15
Table 2-4 SYQWEST Transducer Impedence Values .................................................................15
Figure 2- 12 Transducer Connection Wiring................................................................................16
Figure 2-13 SYQWEST Supplied Sample Transducer Wiring (for P/N P01540) .......................16
Figure 2- 14 User Supplied Transducer Wiring Example ............................................................18
Table 2-5 Junction Box Impedance Taps .....................................................................................18
Table 2-6 Com Port Functions .....................................................................................................19
Figure 2- 15 Transceiver Jumper Settings....................................................................................20
Figure 2- 18 Remote Display Cabling..........................................................................................23
Table 2-7 Parallel Port Signal Descriptions .................................................................................24
Figure 2- 20 Printer Port...............................................................................................................24
Figure 2- 21 Printer Port/External Storage Cabling .....................................................................25
Table 2-8 Bathy 1500R Remote Display Parts.............................................................................26
Table 2-9 Remote Parts ................................................................................................................26
Figure 2- 22 Remote Trunion Mount ...........................................................................................27
Figure 2- 23 Trunion Mounting Template....................................................................................28
Figure 2- 24 Remote Panel Mount ...............................................................................................28
Figure 2- 25 Remote Display Panel Mount Template..................................................................29
Figure 2- 26 Remote Display Ports ..............................................................................................30
Figure 2- 28 Daisy Chaining Remotes .........................................................................................31
Figure 3-1 Keyboard ......................................................................................................................1
Figure 3-2 Menu Example..............................................................................................................3
Figure 3-3 Main Screen Areas........................................................................................................4
Figure 3-4 Depth Window..............................................................................................................5
Figure 3-5 Status Display Area ......................................................................................................6
Figure 3-6 Shallow Water Operation .............................................................................................7
Figure 3-7 Display Mode ...............................................................................................................8

Figure 3- 8 Navigation Display Mode............................................................................................9
Figure 3-9 Range/Phase Selections ................................................................................................9
Figure 3-10 Setting AUTO Phase.................................................................................................10
Figure 3-11 Set Gain ....................................................................................................................11
Figure 3-12 Dimmer Menu...........................................................................................................11
Figure 3-13 Set Contrast...............................................................................................................12
Figure 3-14 Main Menu ...............................................................................................................12
Figure 3-15 Set Alarms Menu ......................................................................................................13
Figure 3-16 Alarm Bars and Status ..............................................................................................13
Figure 3-17 Chart Speed Menu ....................................................................................................14
Figure 3-18 Flash Storage Option Menu ......................................................................................15
Figure 3-19 Set Start/End Time Graph Menu ..............................................................................16
Figure 3-20 Set Start/End Time Log Menu ..................................................................................17
Figure 3-20 Log Data Window ....................................................................................................18
Figure 3-21 Adapter Cable Hookup .............................................................................................20
Figure 3-22 Disk Storage Menu ...................................................................................................21
Figure 3-23 IR Filter Menu ..........................................................................................................22
Figure 3-24 Set Units Menu .........................................................................................................23
Figure 3-25 Set Offsets Menu ......................................................................................................24
Figure 3-26 Set Sound Speed Menu.............................................................................................24
Figure 3-27 Set Date/Time Menu.................................................................................................25
Table 3-1 Communications Port Functionality ............................................................................26
Figure 3- 28 Comm Ports Setting Menu.......................................................................................26
Figure 3- 29 Set Printer Options Menu ........................................................................................27
Figure 3-30 Simulator Menu ........................................................................................................28
Figure 3-31 Frequency Select Menu ............................................................................................28
Table 3-2 SYQWEST Transducer Frequencies............................................................................29
Figure 3-32 Selftest Menu ............................................................................................................30
Figure 3-33 Sample Message .......................................................................................................31
Figure 3-34 System Warning Menu .............................................................................................31
Figure 4- 1 Bathy 1500 Functional Diagram..................................................................................1
Table 4-1 Self test Diagnostics......................................................................................................4
Table 4-2 Diagnostic Table ............................................................................................................5
Figure 4- 2 Replaceable Mechanical Parts .....................................................................................8
Figure 4- 3 Replaceable Electrical Parts.........................................................................................9
Table 4-5 Replaceable Parts .........................................................................................................10
Figure 4- 4 Remote Display Functional Diagram ........................................................................11
Table 4-5 Remote Display Diagnostics ........................................................................................12
Table 4-6 Remote Display Replaceable Parts List .......................................................................12
Table A-1 Communication Port Summary .....................................................................................1
Table A-2 NMEA 0183 Accepted Sentences .................................................................................2
Table A-3 Depth Output Formats...................................................................................................4
Table A-4 Transmit Log Data Format..........................................................................................10
Table A-5 Determining Baud Rate for Transmitted Log Data .....................................................11
Table B 1 Sound Velocity (Celcius versus part per thousand).......................................................1
Table C-1 Data File Names ............................................................................................................3
Table C-2 Log File Sentence Types ...............................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 General Information
The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder uses advanced technology to provide survey quality depth
information on a high resolution, variable contrast, backlit LCD display. A user-friendly
graphical interface with menu and keypad operation provides a simple method for modifying
operator parameters and utilizing advanced performance capabilities. Features include; variable
format serial input/output, heave input/correction, remote control, non-volatile and/or mass
storage of acoustic return and log data, software controlled frequency selection, adjustable sound
speed, and advanced digital signal processing. A compact, splash proof, low power hardware
design provides a system that is simple to install and requires no planned periodic maintenance.
The LCD display area gives continually updated view of acoustic graphical data, digitized depth,
system status, navigation position, Speed Over Ground (SOG) and Course Over Ground (COG).
System setup and parameter changes are performed through the backlit front panel keypad. Once
a parameter has been changed, it is saved in non-volatile memory for recall upon system power
up. A real-time clock provides accurate time and date stamps on stored data. Optionally,
acoustic return or log ASCII data can be stored in non-volatile memory and/or an external SCSI
mass storage device. Non-volatile data can be recalled or output to a printer. ASCII Log data can
be uploaded via the serial port to a remote computer. NMEA 0183 navigation strings are
processed to update system time, date, SOG, and COG. Depth information is transmitted via a
RS-232 or RS-422 serial data port for external logging in variety of formats designed for
compatibility with existing navigation surveying software/data acquisition systems. Other
advanced functionality includes; a wide dynamic range auto gain function, digital bottom tracking
algorithm, and interference rejection filtering.
The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder hardware is designed for ease of installation and
maintenance. It is compatible with a wide range of transmit frequencies. Electronics are housed
within a rugged enclosure which may be installed a panel mount, rack-mount (additional kit
necessary) or bulkhead unit. Four removable Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assemblies are used
within the system; a dual channel transceiver for transmit/receive functions, a main CPU board
utilizing the latest in microprocessor technology, Capacitor Bank Board (CAP Bank PCB), and a
power supply providing all necessary voltages for electronics and acoustic transmission. These
modular electronic components provide for simple installation and maintenance. Transducers
with selectable frequencies ranging from 12 to 200 kHz are compatible with the Bathy 1500
Survey Echo Sounder. Transducers can be selected for over-the-side mounting or hull mounting.
Optional hardware features include external mass storage, Thermal Display Unit (TDU), rack-
mount kit and a maximum of three remote display units that are powered via the main unit of the
Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder.
1.2 About This Manual
This manual contains important information regarding acoustic theory, installation, operation and
maintenance of your new equipment. The user should take sufficient time to read the entire
manual and to understand the full functionality of the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder.
The manual is organized into four chapters: 1) An introduction (this section), which provides a
system overview and basic theory; 2) Installation, which provides details on how to properly
mount and connect wiring to the system; 3) Operation instructions describing how to operate the
unit; and 4) Maintenance, which provides information on replaceable parts and troubleshooting
guidelines. Three reference sections are provided at the end of the manual- Appendix A provides
details on the various serial formats used with the system for input and output, Appendix B
provides information on calculating sound velocity to use in surveying, and Appendix C supplies
formats for recorded data.
The user should pay attention to notes that are displayed in a gray box. These notes contain
important information regarding installation and use of the echo sounder. An example is given
below:
NOTE: Important operation and installation information is provided in gray boxes
throughout the manual.
1.3 Echo Sounding Principles
Basic echo sounding principles that should be understood by all operators of hydrographic
equipment are provided in this section. Also, suggestions are given on how the user can optimize
performance in certain operating or environmental conditions using the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo
Sounder.
1.3.1 Underwater Acoustics
1.3.1.1 Decibels
The scale most often used to describe a measurement unit of sound is the decibel (abbreviated
“dB”). The decibel system was selected for a number of reasons. First, it is a logarithmic system,
which is useful for dealing with large changes in measured quantities. Decibel units make
multiplication and division simple because they are reduced to an addition and a subtraction
operation respectively. Secondly, for underwater acoustics, the primary concern is ratios of
power levels and signal levels rather than absolute numeric values.
Transducer calibration values are typically provided in units of decibels, including source level,
receive sensitivity and directivity index. These transducer calibration values are outlined later in
this section. These quantities are used to predict performance levels of a given transducer used
with a sonar system.
1.3.1.2 Sound Speed
For accurate surveying, sound velocity (more correctly referred to as speed of sound since it is a
scalar value) must be determined and entered into the echo sounder. Echo sounders measure time
intervals required for ultrasonic sound waves to travel at a known velocity through the water
column, from the time the sound is transmitted from the ship until it is received after reflecting
off the seafloor. In order to relate travel time to distance, some assumption must be made of the
speed of sound as it travels through the medium. Parameters that affect the true speed of sound in
water are temperature, salinity, and pressure- all of which modify the density of the water.
Figure 1- 1 Sound Speed Profile
Temperature is the most important factor. In shallow water, or near the surface in deeper water, a
temperature profile might show a substantial increase in water temperature due to solar heating.
The warmer surface water is lighter and remains on the top which may cause a change in the
sound speed profile.
A typical deep ocean sound speed profile is shown in the Figure 1-1. Note the wide variation in
the upper 1000 meters of water, and the thermal variation caused by seasonal temperatures and
surface layer (less than 200 meters).
1.3.1.3 Sound Propagation
The sea, together with its boundaries, forms a remarkably complex medium for the propagation of
sound. Figure 1-2 shows the interaction of a transmitted sound source and the water. Both signal
loss and interference result from interactions with boundaries and components within the water
column, causing the source to be delayed, distorted and weakened. The main components
affecting sound propagation are spreading loss and attenuation loss.
Spreading Loss
As a transmitted pulse of sound leaves the transducer, it spreads out in all directions. At the
transmission point, the sonar puts a fixed amount of energy into the water. As the pulse travels
away from the transducer, it occupies a greater and greater volume. This effect is called
spherical spreading. The general rule is that the intensity of the sound falls off as the square of
the distance traveled. In respect to typical acoustic measurements, this mathematically becomes a
loss of 6 decibels for each doubling of the distance.
For echo sounders, the distance actually traveled is two times the distance to the seafloor from the
source transducer (from the transmission source, to the bottom and back again). This results in a
significant source of signal loss for the system receiving the sound pulse, which must be
compensated for at the receiver. Typically a Time Varied Gain (TVG) amplifier is used to correct
for spherical spreading loss in an acoustic receiver. A TVG amplifier works by applying an
increasing amount of gain to the return signal as time of travel increases.
Attenuation Loss
Attenuation of sound energy in the oceans comes from three factors: absorption, scattering (or
reverberation) and bottom loss. Sound absorption takes place at two levels; one, absorption in the
actual seawater medium, and two, absorption into the seafloor. Primary causes of absorption are
viscosity and thermal conductivity in the molecules of water as the sound travels. At the
molecular level, absorption is primarily related to frequency. At high frequencies- 500 kHz, for
example, a loss of 0.14 dB/meter occurs in seawater, while at 50 kHz the loss is only 0.014
dB/meter. This is a major concern when selecting a transducer required to meet specified depth
criteria. A graph showing the attenuation loss versus frequency is shown in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1- 2 Absorption Coefficient Versus Frequency.
Sound reflected off the seafloor usually suffers a significant loss in intensity. Part of this loss is
due to scattering (reflection) but most of it results from the portion of sound entering the new
medium and traveling into the seafloor until it is completely absorbed. The amount of energy lost
by this effect varies greatly and depends on bottom type, sound frequency, and the angle at which
the sound intersects the seafloor. Total losses can vary from 10 dB to 40 dB, with hard bottoms
(packed sand, rock outcrops) causing little loss, and soft bottoms causing a significant amount of
energy loss (muddy, silty sediments). Therefore, it is necessary when designing an echo sounder
to compensate for this wide range in signal variation.
Another form of attenuation is scattering, also called reverberation, which results when sound
reflects off components in the water column. Some of these reflectors include boundaries (sea
surface and bottom), bubbles, biological material, suspended particulates and water type
boundaries such as thermoclines. As the sound pulse travels from the transducer, it will reflect
off these objects in many different directions. The larger the area of the reflector compared to the
wavelength of the transmitted sound, the more effective it is as a scatterer. During the scattering
process, part of the sound is reflected back to the surface, and the rest is scattered in all directions.
This will cause a reduction in the acoustic energy that can travel to the seafloor and back to the
transducer. For echosounding, this causes a reduced signal strength, which complicates location
of the bottom. In the extreme case, scatterers will cause such a good reflection it looks like the
bottom to the echo sounder and corrections must be made by the user to properly determine the
digitized bottom value.
Bottom reverberation occurs whenever a sound pulse strikes the ocean bottom. In deep water this
condition normally does not cause serious problem, but in shallow water reverberation can
happen multiple times, causing high background signal levels (i.e. the sound travels from the
surface to the bottom and back again many times).
1.3.1.4 Noise Sources
Background noise can cause interference with the reception of the desired acoustic echo return
from the seafloor. Unlike reverberation, however, noise does not result from the transmitted
pulse but from active producers of noise located at the ship or in the water. Noise can be
classified as self produced or ambient noise.
Self-noise
Self-noise is produced by noisy ship components, electrical circuitry, and water turbulence
around the transducer, including noise caused by water flow and cavitation.
Machinery noise and other sonar systems are the main components of ship produced self-noise.
The dominant source of machinery noise is the ship power plant, including the main engine,
generators, and propellers. The only way to reduce the effect of these noise makers is in proper
selection of the transducer frequency for the echo sounder, and to locate the transducer as far
away as possible from the noise sources. Typically, these sources are of lower frequencies than
the echo sounder, but some mechanical and electrical equipment will produce sound in the
ultrasonic region (above 15 kHz) which can detrimentally affect the performance of a system.
In general echosounding, flow noise, cavitation, and sonar circuitry are more important than other
noise sources. Flow noise results when there is a difference in the relative motion between the
transducer and water surrounding it. As flow increases, friction between an object and water
increases, resulting in increased turbulence and, thus, increasing noise due to varying static
pressure in the water. Flow noise is directly related to the speed of the ship and, on an improperly
mounted transducer, there is usually a certain speed threshold that will cause the echo sounder to
start picking up unwanted noise. Increased flow noise over time can usually be attributed to
growth of marine animals and plants on the bottom of the ship.
Cavitation is a result of the pressure on the face of the transducer reducing to a level that permits
the water to boil (i.e. turn from a liquid to a gas). This is directly related to the flow around the
transducer as described above. Cavitation is also related to the depth, source level, and frequency
of the transducer being used. As the depth of the transducer increases, static pressure increases
to levels that will prevent cavitation from occurring. If the transducer is mounted properly, with
flow noise and cavitation levels considered, this phenomenon should never affect an echo
sounder.
Cavitation may also occur on a ship’s propeller. As the speed of the water increases over the
surface of the propeller, turbulence causes changes in the static pressure of the water. At this
point, if the pressure is low enough, boiling will occur. This process releases a large quantity of
bubbles into the water, causing noise that can affect the performance of an echo sounder. Care
should be taken to mount a transducer as far as possible from this noise source.
Ambient Noise
Ambient noise is always present in the ocean. This noise is caused by both natural or human-
made events. For echosounding principles, ambient noise sources that are significant include
hydrodynamic boundaries, ocean traffic and biological transmitters.
Hydrodynamic noise results from natural phenomenon such as wind, waves, rain or currents. The
levels produced vary greatly, but are largely related to the sea state level. In severe storms,
hydrodynamic noise can reach levels that make reception of a transmitted signal very difficult, if
not impossible.
Ocean traffic noise is dependent on the number of ships, the distance from noise sources, and the
current propagation conditions due to thermoclines and sea state. Ocean traffic generally
produces acoustic noise that is not within the frequency bandwidth of most navigational echo
sounders, except when ships pass very near to the receiving transducer.
Biological noise producers include marine life such as shrimp, fish, and mammals. Mechanical
movements of crustaceans, with their hard shells, may produce significant noise when in large
schools. Likewise, certain fish species produce noise by reflecting noise off their swim bladder.
1.3.2 Transducer Properties
Properties of a chosen transducer affect sonar performance which directly relates to depth
measurements. The source level, directivity index, and beam width of a transducer have a
relationship with how the sonar system performs under different conditions.
Source Level
Sound is created by a transducer from a mechanical vibration of the ceramic material of which
underwater transducers are made. The movement of the transducer face creates alternating
regions of high and low pressure, resulting in an acoustic wave. The amount of energy
transmitted into the water column is defined as the acoustic source level. A source level is
expressed in units of decibels that describe the intensity of sound relative to a reference intensity
at one unit distance from the sound source. For the user, a source level is useful for selecting a
transducer for a particular use.
The amount of movement on the face of the transducer is linearly related to the voltage difference
created across the ceramics of the transducer. Normally it would seem desirable to put as much
power into the water as possible to achieve maximum depth performance. Cavitation, however,
which results from high source levels and small transducer depths below the sea surface, is
generally the limiting factor when driving a transducer. The electrical and mechanical design of
the transducer, which has a maximum recommended input power level, must also be considered.
Beam Width
The beam width of a transducer is described as the width of the main lobe of a transmit pattern.
The width is usually measured between the -3 dB points on either side of the beam pattern.
Shown in Figure 1-3 is a transmit beam pattern for a 125 kHz transducer. The shape of the
transducer beam pattern is a result of the transducer design. An array of ceramic elements, or a
single ceramic element, emits sound at given frequency. The spacing of the elements and the
frequency being used can control the shape of the beam pattern. At the center of the beam pattern
is the main lobe of the transducer, with a width of 7 degrees (centered at zero degrees). The -3
dB point is shown as a dashed line on the graph. The side lobes of this transducer are the smaller
lobes, approximately 18 dB below the level of the main lobe.
Figure 1- 3 Acoustic Beam Pattern
The width of a beam is important for calculating how small an object the system can detect.
If two objects fall within the main beam the object will appear as one object when it is
received by the system. Thus, a narrow beam width is required for navigational echo
sounders so it is capable of discriminating small objects.
The size of the transducer sidelobes (smaller beams off to the side of the main lobe) is important
in determining how the system will behave on steep slopes. On steep slopes, transmitted acoustic
energy from the side lobes will be received first and reveal a signal that looks like the actual
bottom. In reality, the bottom is directly below the ship, and as seen by the main lobe, is much
deeper. For this reason, it is important to select a transducer which has reduced sidelobes.
Directivity Index
The directivity index measures the ability of a transducer to reject noise from extraneous sources.
In the ocean, noise may be coming from all directions, but a narrow beam transducer will only
“hear” noise within the beam width pattern. A sonar systems signal to noise ratio (SNR) will be
affected by the ability of a transducer to reject unwanted noise, and thus is related to the
directivity index. The higher the directivity index of a transducer, the better the ability to reject
unwanted noise.
1.4 Specifications
1.4.1 Main Unit Specifications
Units: Meters or feet.Depth Ranges: 0 - 5, 0 - 10, 0 - 20, 0 - 40, 0 - 200, 0 - 400, 0 - 800, 0 –
2000, 0 –5000 units. Manual and auto ranging modes. Phase and auto phasing at depth range of
400 units. Phase from 0-400, 200 –600, 400 – 800, etc. up to 4600-5000 units.
High Resolution Graphic Display: 640x480 pixels, 16 gray shades, Cold Cathode Fluorescent
Lighting (CCFL) backlit flat panel display.
Internal Flash Storage: Stores one second resolution of digitized bottom depth and position up
to eight hours of operation. Stores one second intervals of up to 150 minutes of graph (acoustic
return) data and position.
External Mass (Disk) Storage: Optional Adapter Cable enables storage of all ASCII text data
for depth, position, speed, course, annotation and parameters and/or acoustic graph information
through parallel port interface to a SCSI compatible device.
Graphic Display Speed: Off to 20 > cm/min on LCD Display. Off to > 9 cm/min on TDU
hardcopy output.
Interference Rejection (IR) Filter: Removes ambient water column noise and/or simultaneous
transmissions from other acoustics systems within the frequency bandwidth of operation.
Audio Alarm: User controlled audio alarm for shallow water, deep water and bottom lost
conditions.
Alarm Contact Closure: Relay contact, 120 V.A.C @ 0.5 Amps or 24 V.D.C @ 1.0 Amps
(maximum).
Speed of Sound: 1400 – 1600 meters/second or 4595 – 5250 feet/second, user selectable in 1
unit increments.
Depth From Measurement: Provides depth measurements in following modes- Depth Below
Surface (DBS) or Depth Below Transducer (DBT).
Data Output: NMEA 0183 Version 1.5, 2.0 and 2.1 strings: (9600 or 19200 baud,-string
dependent, No parity, 8-bits, 1 Stop bit) DBT, DBS and DPT. SYQWEST proprietary serial
strings – SYQWEST HEAVE, SYQWEST DEPTH and SYQWEST BINARY for graph data
output. Backwards compatible outputs – ODOM DBT, ODOM SBT, ATLAS DESO 25. Jumper
Selectable RS-232 or RS-422.
Data Input COM 1: NMEA 0183 Version 1.5, 2.0, and 2.1 Strings: (4800, 9600 or 19200 baud,
No parity, 8-bits, 1 Stop bit), GLL, GGA, RMC, RMA, VTG, ZDA. SYQWEST Proprietary
Annotation String Input ANN. Jumper Selectable RS-232 or RS-422.
Data Input COM 2: Heave Input (TSS TSS1 or Seatex SOUNDER format, variable input rates,
9600 or 19200, depth output string dependent), Remote Annotation, Remote Fix Mark
(SYQWEST proprietary or ODOM Compatible), External Synchronization (sonar sync) and
External Control.
Printer Output: Centronics (Parallel Port) interface to Thermal Printer.
Resolution: 1 cm or .1ft <=99.9 units , 10 cm or .5ft >99.9 units.
Shallow Water Operation: < 0.5 meters; transducer dependant
Accuracy: 0-40m -- ±2.5cm, 40-200m -- ±5.0cm, >200m -- ±10cm
Transmit Rate: Up to 18 Hz, depth and operator mode dependent.
Remote Display Output: Transmits proprietary serial string (4800, 9600 0r 19200 baud, No
Parity, 8-bits, 1 Stop bit), RS-422. Power supplied via Bathy 1500 Main Unit.
Frequency Output: 12kHz, 24 kHz, 33 kHz, 40 kHz, 100 kHz, 200 kHz, and 208 kHz.
Transmit Output Power: 2kW Watts (maximum) Both Channel 1 and Channel 2.
Input Power: 115 or 230 Volts AC (switch selectable), 50/60 Hertz, 60 Watts Nominal (80
Watts with three remotes attached).
Dimensions: 39.4 cm (15.5“) Width, 29.21 cm (11.5”) Height and 21.59 cm ( 8.5”) Deep.
Weight: 10.7 kg (23.5 lbs).
1.4.2 Transducer Specifications
Refer to Section 2.4 for transducer installation instructions.

Table 1-1 lists the optional transducers supplied with the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder. Note
that the echo sounder is backwards compatible with most surveying systems in existence and can
be installed in a retrofit situation. Please contact SYQWEST for compatibility issues.
Table 1- 1 SYQWEST Transducers
P/N Frequency Beamwidth @ -3db Housing type

P01540 208 kHz 10 deg. ( for pipe mounting)
P02560 208 kHz 3 deg. ( for pipe mounting)
P02565 208 kHz 6 deg. ( thru-hull shaft bronze)
P02570 200 kHz 4 deg. ( Bell Housing) Note A
P01545 40 kHz 36 deg. ( thru-hull shaft bronze)
P02575 200/24 kHz 6/22 deg. ( for pod/plate mounting)
P02580 33 kHz 20 deg. ( Bell Housing) Note A
P02585 200/33 kHz 8/24 deg. ( portable/ pipe mounting)
P02590 12 kHz 30 deg. ( Cone & Window) Note B
P00363 12 kHz 18 deg. ( Cone & Window) Note B
P02605 12 kHz 30 deg. ( Flange Type-UQN)
P02610 200/12 kHz 9/32 deg. ( for pod/plate mounting)
Notes:
A) Requires P/N P02595 Bell Housing
1.5 Bathy 1500R Remote Display (OPTIONAL)
Optionally supplied with the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder is the B1500R Remote Display.
The remote is a compact module with large format LED displays and alarm conditions
notification. Up to three remote units can be daisy chained together, all of which are powered via
the main unit.
Alarm conditions are signaled for shallow water, deep water and bottom lost (no digitized depth).
The alarm can be shut off locally at each remote unit. Invalid depth values will cause the LED
display to blink on and off. Refer to Section 3.16 for information on operating the B1500R
Remote Display.
1.5.1 Remote Specifications
Data Input: RS-422 proprietary serial string (4800,9600 04 19200 baud, No Parity, 8-bits, 1
Stop bit), SYQWEST proprietary string.
Audio Alarm: Bottom Lost, Shallow and Deep Alarm (Local acknowledge).
Dimensions: 22.23 cm (8.75”) Width, 11.43 cm (4.5”) Height, 9.2 cm (3.63”) Deep.
Weight: 1.1 kg (2.0 lbs.).
Graphic Display: Large format numeric LED depth display, 3.0 cm (1.18”) height.
High Brightness ALARM and UNITS LED indicators.
Resolution: 0.1 unit <\<> 99.9 units, 1.0 unit >= 100 units.
Power: 24 V.D.C. <\<> 4 Watts. Remotely powered via Bathy 1500 Main Unit.
SYQWEST Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Chapter 2-Installation
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Overview
This section presents instructions for initial setup and operation of the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo
Sounder. Physical and electrical installation details are provided for either a bulkhead, 19-inch
rack-mount, or a panel mounted device. A summary is given of the software setup procedure. An
installation guideline is provided for the Bathy 1500R Remote Display which is optionally
available with the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder.
Although the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder is designed to deliver the highest levels of quality
and performance, it can best attain those standards when the equipment has been properly
installed. Because of the great variety of vessels that will employ the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo
Sounder, it is not feasible to provide complete and detailed instructions that will fit all installation
possibilities. Therefore, this section will provide practical guidelines to assist in the planning and
typical installation of the transducers and the echo sounder units aboard the vessel.
Shown in Figure 2-1 is a system-interconnecting diagram. Optional items are shown with dashed
lines. A minimum operational system configuration requires AC power, Channel 1 and Channel 2
transducers, chassis ground connection, and software installation setup.
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Figure 2- 1 System Interconnect Diagram
2-2 SYQWEST INCORPORATED

2.2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Use care when unpacking the unit from it’s shipping carton to prevent damage to the contents. It
is also recommended that the carton and the interior packing material be saved until the unit has
been satisfactorily installed on the vessel. In the unlikely event that it is necessary to return the
unit to the factory, the original carton and packing material should be used. Verify that all parts
described in the next section have been shipped with the unit.
The unit should be internally inspected by unscrewing the front panel bezel from the Main Unit
and pulling out the Card Cage (see Quick Start Guide P/N P02640). Verify that all PCB cards are
seated properly and no damage has occurred to internal parts.
2.2.2 Basic Equipment
The following (Table 2-1) is a list of the basic equipment supplied with the Bathy 1500 Survey
Echo Sounder:
Table 2-1 Basic Equipment
Part Number Item Quantity

PO2501 Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder 1
P02530 Transducer Junction Box 2
P02076 Spare Fuse 1
P02540 Manual 1
P02640 Quick Start Guide 1
P02078 Bulkhead Mounting Template 1
P02079 Panel Mount Template 1
P02081 Transducer Plug Kit 2
P02228 AC Power Cable 1
P02082 Data I/O Plug Kit 2
2.2.3 Accessories and Options
The following items are available to complement and enhance the operation of the Bathy 1500
Survey Echo Sounder unit. Please contact your authorized SYQWEST distributor or visit our web
site for information and assistance in obtaining any of these items.
Table 2-2 Accessories and Options
Product Code Item Quantity

P02550 Rack Mount Kit 1
P02546 External SCSI Mass Storage Device (includes SCSI Adapter Cable) 1

P02551 SCSI Mass Storage Device Rack Mount Kit 1

P02552 Storage Media 1-10
P02554 Remote Depth Display Unit 1-3
P02600 Remote Depth Display Cable 1-3
P02553 Thermal Grey-Scale Recorder 1
G329290-2 Chart Roll Kit n/a
2.3 Installing Main Unit/Junction box and Transducer
Instructions are provided in this section regarding the physical installation of the unit. Guidelines
are provided for installing the main unit, the junction box and the transducer. The installer should
refer to Section 2.4 for information on electrical hookup.
2.3.1 Main Unit Installation
2.3.1.1 Planning the Installation
The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder equipment is designed for permanent installation in almost
any convenient location aboard the vessel. There are several important considerations when
choosing an appropriate mounting location for the Bathy 1500 Main Unit. These include:
1. Choosing the best location for viewing and operation of the unit. The unit should be
positioned to provide the optimum viewing angle and within easy reach of the operator
whenever possible.
2. The location should have sufficient space available to mount the unit and yet permit clearance
to meet ventilation requirements, provide adequate access for cabling termination, and allow
suitable space for servicing the equipment. A minimum air gap of four inches should be
provided on each side of the unit
3. The location chosen should provide clearance away from high temperature outlets such as
heaters, exhaust fans, etc., protection from excessive water spray or splash, from excessive
vibration, and from constant exposure to direct rays from the sun.
NOTE: A minimum air gap of four inches should be provided on all sides of the unit
to help maintain operational temperatures.
Typically, the Display unit is mounted at eye level onto a bulkhead, but may optionally be
mounted into a console or panel. Note that user does not need to remove the component drawer
or “Card Cage” from the Main Unit (see diagram on page 2-8) in order to install.
NOTE: During installation of the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder it is never
necessary to remove the Card Cage from the main housing unit.
2.3.1.2 Bulkhead Mounting
This section outlines the steps for bulkhead mounting the Main Unit. Refer to Figure 2-2 while
installing.
Step 1) Configuring the mounting holes in the bulkhead can be made simple and straight forward
by using the Bulkhead Mounting shipped with the unit. Figure 2-3 shows a reduced version of

the template. Confirm that the area behind the intended-mounting surface on the bulkhead is clear
of equipment, panels, electrical cables, conduits, hydraulic, air, water lines or pipes.
Figure 2- 2 Bulkhead Mounting the Main Unit
Figure 2- 3 Bulkhead Mounting Template

Step 2) After the necessary clearance is confirmed, tape the template to the bulkhead in the
desired location. Drill four (4) .375” (9.5mm) through holes as indicated on the template
corresponding to the Case Mounting Bars using a 3/8” drill bit.
Step 3) Use appropriate bolt, nuts, and washer hardware (supplied by user) to bolt the Main Unit
to the bulkhead through the holes in the Case Mounting Bars. Use appropriate shims where
necessary to set the proper display viewing angle.
The AC power, transducer, Com 1 input and Com 2 input/output, printer, and remote display
cables enter the cabinet via connectors at the bottom rear of the echo sounder. Refer to Section
2.4 for details on all electrical connections.
2.3.1.3 Panel Mounting
The Bathy 1500 Main Unit may optionally be mounted into a steering console or panel. One
consideration in console mounting is that the LCD Display should have a preferred optimum
viewing angle relative to the operator’s normal navigation position. The unit should be optimally
mounted such that the operator viewing angle is perpendicular to the face of the LCD Display.
Other considerations include having adequate space inside the panel or console area for
facilitating the cable installation, and having sufficient clean air exchange to satisfy ventilation
requirements (refer to Section 2.3.11).
WARNING: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind
the desired panel location before proceeding.
The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder is held in position to the console cutout by fastening the
main cabinet to the panel wall. It is suggested that whenever possible the unit be supported inside
the console, particularly in those special cases where the vessel may be subjected to extreme
vibration or pounding forces in normal use.
The following steps should be followed when console mounting the unit. Refer to Figure 2-4 for
details on how the various hardware items are arranged during assembly.
Step 1) Select a desired location for the unit. A clear flat area on the panel at least 16” wide by
12” high and having a minimum depth clearance of 12” behind the panel is required.
Step 2) Locate the Console Mounting template (a reduced version is shown in Figure 2-5) in the
supplies that came in the shipping carton. Tape the template onto the desired location.
Step 3) Using the template as a guide, mark and drill the four holes (marked “A”) for the pem
fastener recesses (for Front Panel screws) using a 7/16” drill bit. Then, mark and drill the six (6)
mounting holes indicated using a 13/64” drill bit. Using the template as guide, use an appropriate
saw to make the cutout in the panel as indicated.

Figure 2- 4 Panel Mount
Step 4) On the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Main Unit, remove the two (2) Case Mounting
Bars from the rear of the cabinet. Check that the unit will fit into the cutout area.
Step 5) Complete the installation of the AC power, transducer, data input/output, RF ground,
remote, and any other accessory cables, into the console. Refer to Section 2.4 for details on
electrical wiring.
Step 6) Remove the four (4) bolts on the corners of the front panel. This will permit the front
panel and electronics cage to slide out on rails from the main cabinet for about 7”. This should
provide sufficient space to permit the main cabinet to be attached into the console using
appropriate screws through the six (6) previously drilled holes. It should not be necessary to
remove the Card Cage. Note that the Card Cage slides do not lock in the extended position and
the cage should be appropriately supported in the open position when performing the installation.
Step 7) Attach the cables into the plugs provided if not accessible from behind the panel. Slide
the unit into the cutout of the panel fully seating the main cabinet. Use appropriate hardware to

secure the cabinet to the panel at all six (6) hole locations. Then slide the front panel into the
main cabinet and re-install the four (4) bolts into the front panel.
Figure 2- 5 Panel Mounting Template
2.3.1.2 Rack Mounting

An optional rack mount kit (P/N P02550) is available to console mount the Main Unit into a
standard 19-inch rack. Use the screws provided to mount the Rack Mount to the rack mount case.
Figure 2-6 shows the configuration for rack mounting the main unit. A total height 15.75 of
should be allowed in the rack for mounting the Bathy 1500.
Figure 2-6 Rack Mounting
2.3.2 Junction Box Installation
Shown in Figure 2-7 is the mechanical specification for the Junction Box (P/N P02530). Note
that for Dual Frequency systems a second Junction Box is necessary. Several important
installation considerations exist for the Junction Box installation. These include:
• Choose a location close to the transducer, but out of range of any moisture from the bilge or
through hull transducer wells.

• Before bolting the Junction Box to the wall, make sure there is sufficient clearance for the
cables to extrude out of the box, as well as providing room for maintenance and installation.
Figure 2-7 Junction Box Mechanical Drawing
2.3.3 Transducer Installation
2.3.3.1 General Transducer
The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder may operate at the following frequencies; 208 kHz, 200
kHz, 100 kHz, 40 kHz, 33 kHz, 24 kHz, and 12 kHz and any combination of frequencies. The
Channel 1 frequency must be equal to or lower than the second channel frequency. The echo
sounder may be supplied with various transducers or be configured to operate with an already
existing transducer aboard the vessel in a retrofit situation. If new transducers will be installed,
the guidelines below should be followed.
NOTE: Channel 1 frequency must be lower than, or equal to Channel 2 frequency.
2.3.3.2 Choosing A Location
The location of the transducer is very important for maintaining reliable bottom tracking
performance of the equipment. Avoid installing transducers in locations where the transducer
will be subjected to turbulent water, air bubbles, or vibration. The best clear water location on
most vessels meeting these criteria is approximately 1/3 the length of the vessel, aft from the bow.
Alternately, the transducer (or a second transducer) can be located in the aft third of the vessel;
away from and forward of shafts and propellers, clear of hull openings, sea chests, outlets or

protuberances. It is preferable to mount the transducer on the side of the hull where the propeller
blades are normally moving downwards. The upward motion of the propeller can generate
pressure waves, which push air bubbles up against the hull. By mounting the transducer on the
downward side, the hull will tend to protect the transducer from this effect.
The transducer should be mounted on, or adjacent to, the ship’s centerline. The radiating face
should be flush with the hull with the bow mark of the transducer pointing forward and, wherever
practical, the face should be parallel to the waterline. A maximum deadrise angle of 3 degrees is
allowable.
When the Bathy 1500 is being used with a heave sensor, locating the transducer as close to the
sensor as possible will help to achieve favorable results because reduced moment arms in the
calculated heave correction.
The area selected for mounting must provide sufficient space for access to the transducer stem
and cable, the stuffing tubes and/or gate valves (when used), and for routing cable and conduit.
In addition, there should be sufficient room to permit use of the necessary tools to facilitate the
installation-mounting requirements. Ideally, the location would provide a relatively direct cable
run to the site of the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder unit.
2.3.3.3 Handling Transducers
The transducer is the heart of the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder and, in spite of its appearance
and size, is a delicate instrument. Although it is designed to be in contact with and survive tough
marine environments, it should not be dropped or manhandled during the installation. Caution is
advised when handling the transducer to prevent any damage to the transducer face.
The transducer elements are situated in molded resin or stainless steel housings covered with a
urethane window surface. The urethane “window” is the surface through which ultrasonic pulses
must travel. This surface must be kept as clean and smooth as possible so the path of the
ultrasonic energy is uninterrupted. The transducer face must not be painted with lead based
bottom paint.
Also, when handling the transducer, avoid lifting or pulling on the transducer cable. Although
the cable appears thick and substantial, the internal cable wiring could be damaged by stress from
the sheer weight of the transducer and cause a malfunction at the most inopportune time.
WARNING: Do not expose the transducer to any solvents when cleaning any excess
sealants. Strong solvents may damage the face of the transducer.
2.4 Electrical Connections
All electrical connections to the unit are to the bottom rear of the unit. Refer to the sections on
each individual connector for information on connector type, recommended cable and wiring
specifics. Figure 2-1 at the beginning of the chapter shows the overall systems interconnect for
the system.

Figure 2- 8 Back Panel Connections

Figure 2-8 shows the basic panel connections to the echo sounder unit. In a simple installation,
the connection at the left side of the unit (AC Power) and right side (Low Frequency Transducer)
are used. The remaining connections along the bottom provide linkage to a printer, input/output
of serial data, to Bathy 1500R Remote Display units, and the Channel 2 High Frequency
transducer in dual transducer systems. The Remote connection also provides for an external alarm
output. A grounding screw, located next to the AC Plug, is provided to connect the echo sounder
to the ship’s RF ground system. All necessary plugs are provided in the Installation Kit supplied
with each unit (Table 2-3). The user should make sure that, after wiring is complete, each plug is
firmly attached to main housing unit.
Table 2- 3 Main Components

P02081 Transducer Plug (with cable clamp and pins) 2
P02082 Serial Port Input and Output (I/O) Plug (with cable cover) 2
P02083 Remote Display Plug (with cable covers) 1
P02228 AC Power Cord 1
P02078 Bulkhead Mounting Template 1
P02079 Panel Mounting Template 1
2.4.1 AC Power
2.4.1.1 Input Power Selection

Before applying power to the unit, the user must first determine whether 115 V.A.C. or 230
V.A.C. will be used. The system is factory configured to operate with 115 V.A.C. Switch 1 (S1)
can be toggled on the Power Supply PCB (P02031) to switch input power from 115 to 230
V.A.C. Figure 2-9 shows the location of S1 on the PCB. When viewing the component side of
the board, for 115 V.A.C the switch should be set to the left, and for 230 V.A.C. should be set to
the right. When the AC voltage is changed to 230 V.A.C., a label should be applied to the cabinet
denoting the operating voltage.
NOTE: The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder comes factory set for 115 Volts AC
In addition to the spare fuse supplied with the unit (P.N. P02076), a fuse holder on the board
contains an extra fuse (shown in Figure 2-9).
An interlock switch is placed on the front, lower left part of the main housing which toggles the
AC power on when the Card Cage/Front Panel combination is pressed firmly against the Main
Unit.
NOTE: An interlock switch on the lower, front left side of the unit, prevents the
unit from turning on when the card cage is opened.
F1 Fuse
F2 Spare Fuse
S1 Switch
230VAC
115VAC
Power Supply PCB

P/N - P02031
Figure 2-9 Power Supply Switch Setting
2.4.1.2 AC Power Wiring

Figure 2- 10 AC Power Wiring

A 6-foot AC Power cable assembly is supplied with the equipment. The 3 pin female
connector plugs into the panel receptacle in the rear left corner of the unit marked AC POWER
(Figure 2-10). The opposite end contains a conventional AC 2 flat pin plus ground plug which
can be clipped and then stripped if wiring the power to a terminal strip.
2.4.2 Transducer Electrical Wiring
In order to operate the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder with a specific transducer, two sections
of cable must be built. The two sections are: Cable A (Shown in Figure 2-11) - Main Unit to the
Junction Box and Cable B - the Junction Box to the transducer. The same cables are necessary
for the High Frequency channel (Cables C and D). This section provides the necessary
information for wiring both SYQWEST supplied transducers and user supplied transducers. To
complete installation, the system software must be set up to drive the proper frequency. Refer to
Section 2.5 for a guide to software installation.
Cable specifications are as follows:
Cable Length A and C, Bathy 1500 Main Unit to Low Frequency Junction Box and Main Unit to
Hi Frequency Junction Box:
Length: < 150 m (500 feet)

Diameter: 7.37mm (0.290”)
Gauge: Two conductor, 18 awg, Twisted Shielded Pair
Capacitance: 115 pF/meter (35 pF/foot) balanced, 197 pF/meter (60 pF/foot) unbalanced
Recommended Type: Belden 8428
Cable Length B and D- Junction Box to Transducer:
Length: Up to 25 meters ( 82 feet ) supplied with SYQWEST transducers.

Diameter: 9.5mm (0.375”)
Gauge: Two conductor, 18 awg, Twisted Shielded Pair
Capacitance: 95 pF /meter ( 28 pF/foot) balanced, 162 pF/meter ( 49 pF/foot) unbalanced.
Recommended Type: Airmar C37
2.4.2.1 SYQWEST Transducer/Junction Box Wiring
Information is provided in this section for constructing/installing cables A and B (or C and D for
high frequency transducer) for any transducers supplied with the system. Refer to the previous
section for cable specifications.
To obtain correct power output, the transducer needs to be wired in the junction box to the correct
voltage taps. Follow these steps given below and refer to Figure 2-12 for an example for
connecting transducer P/N P02560 (200 kHz, 50 Ohm Impedance):

1. Obtain the correct impedance value and tap from the table on the next page, based on the part
number and frequency for the Channel 1 Low Frequency transducer being used (Channel 1
transducer must be lower than or equal in frequency then Channel 2). For example, using a
LOW FREQ HI FREQ

JUNCTION BOX JUNCTION BOX
BATHY 1500 MAIN UNIT
CABLE CABLE
B D
CABLE
A
HI FREQ LOW FREQ
TRANSDUCER TRANSDUCER LOW FREQ
TRANSDUCER
HI FREQ
TRANSDUCER
CABLE C
Figure 2- 11 Junction Box to Main Unit Wiring
200 kHz transducer (P.N. P01540), the correct impedance is 50 Ohms from Table 2-4.
2. Next wire the transducer to the proper tap on the output side of the junction box (labeled
COMM, SHLD and 50 Ohm/225V for this example). Use only the recommended cable type
and length.
3. Perform steps 1 and 2 for the Channel 2 High Frequency transducer.
4. Connect the Main Unit to the Junction Box (Cables A and C) as shown (signals JBX-, JBX+
and SHLD) for each transducer. Use only the recommended cable type. Figure 2-12 shows
the back panel pin outputs for the Low Frequency and High Frequency Transducer ports on
the back of the Main Unit. The Transducer Plugs (P.N. P02081) are provided with the
system.
NOTE: The transducer must be wired to the proper voltage taps in the junction box
to obtain proper power output.
Table 2-4 SYQWEST Transducer Impedence Values
P/N Frequency Transducer Impedance Junction Box Tap

P01540 200 kHz 60 Ohms 2
P02560 200 kHz 60 Ohms 3
P02565 200 kHz 105 Ohms 3
P02570 200 kHz 100 Ohms 4
P01545 40 kHz 150 Ohms 3
P02575 200/24 kHz 60/60 Ohms 3/3
P02580 33 kHz 90-100 Ohms 3

P02585 200/33 kHz 60/60 Ohms 4/3

P02590 12 kHz 1000 Ohms 4
P02605 12/33 kHz 200/200 6/3
P02610 200/12 kHz 50/50 Ohms 2/3
Figure 2- 12 Transducer Connection Wiring

Figure 2-13 SYQWEST Supplied Sample Transducer Wiring (for P/N P01540)
2.4.2.2 User Supplied Transducer/Junction Box Wiring
This section provides setup details when using a non-SYQWEST supplied transducer with the
system. After the transducer and Junction Box have been properly installed, the Junction Box is
wired. To do this properly, the correct voltage/impedance tap must be selected for the transducer
being used. The following method should be used to select the correct impedance tap in the
junction box for a user supplied transducer.
1. Measure or obtain the proper impedance (I) value(s) for the transducer(s) to be used.
2. Obtain the Maximum Power (P) rating for the transducer(s) based on a 1% Duty Cycle.
Calculate the Maximum Voltage that the transducer can take using the following equation:
V max
= I*P
3. Choose the appropriate output tap closest to, but not greater than the voltage listed in the
table below. Table 2-5 lists the voltage taps available from the matching transformer in the
junction box.

As an example, if a user supplies a 200 kHz transducer with an impedance value of 150 Ohms
and a maximum power rating of 500 Watts, then what would be the correct taps to use in the
Junction Box? Using the equation in step 3 above, a RMS voltage of 274 is calculated.
Therefore, the tap selected is closest to 274 but not greater than 274, or tap 2. Figure 2-14 shows
the correct Junction Box wiring for this example.
Step 5- Wire the junction box to the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder main unit. See previous
section for details.
Step 6- Perform the software setup, following guidelines provided in Section 2.5.
Figure 2- 14 User Supplied Transducer Wiring Example
Table 2-5 Junction Box Impedance Taps
Tap in Junction Box Voltage Level Output (Vrms) Impedence (Ohms)

TB2 Tap 2 225 50
TB2 Tap 3 318 100
TB2 Tap 4 390 150

TB2 Tap 5 450 200

TB2 Tap 6 503 250
2.4.3 NMEA 0183 Serial Lines
The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder has three ports for performing various input/output serial
functions. Table 2-6 summarizes the various functions each serial port.
Table 2-6 Com Port Functions
Back Panel Connector Input/Output Functions

Com 1 Input NMEA 0183 Navigation
NMEA 0183 External Annotation
Com 2 Input Heave Data
Remote Control
Remote Annotation
External Sync
Com 2 Ouput Depth Information
Transmit Stored ASCII Data
Remote Display Output Remote Display Depth Information
Remote Display Control Information
Com 1 port is used for receiving NMEA 0183 Navigation from a GPS or Loran C system. A
proprietary NMEA 0183 sentence can also be used with this port for remote annotation of logged
or plotted data.
Com 2 is used for external control of the echo sounder, including remote annotation and
synchronization. If a heave sensor is being used with the echo sounder, the data should also be
sent to this port.
Com 2 data output includes the following outputs formats: SYQWEST HEAVE, SYQWEST
DEPTH, SYQWEST BINARY, ODOM DBT, ODOM SBT, ATLAS DESO 25, NMEA DBT,
NMEA DBS and NMEA DPT.
After selection is made for COM 1 and COM 2 hardware protocol (RS-232 or RS-422), the ports
can be wired to their respective devices. The connector plugs for the NMEA 0183 ports are
provided in the Installation Kit.

2.4.3.1 Selecting RS-232 or RS-422 Serial Output
Transceiver PCB
P/N - P02911
1 3 1 3
1 3
JP1 JP5 JP6
JP4
Figure 2- 15 Transceiver Jumper Settings
The output and input hardware protocol for Com 1 input and Com 2 input/output lines may be
jumper selected. The locations of the jumpers (J1, J4, J5 and J6) on the Transceiver PCB (P/N
2611) is shown in Figure 2-15. Note that NMEA 0183 does not specify any voltage levels to use
and it is up to the user to properly determine the correct setting for input on COM 1 (Navigation
Data). Refer to the manufacturer documentation of the devices being interfaced. The figures on
the next page shown the jumper settings for each hardware protocol.
NOTE: The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder contains voltage sensitive serial line
drivers. Care should be taken in selection of proper protocol.
Note that the system comes factory set for RS-232 protocol for both NMEA 0183 input on COM
1 and both input and output on COM 2.
NOTE: The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder is factory set for RS-232 hardware
protocol for both NMEA 0183 input and output.
To set COM 2 data input for RS-232 short jumper JP4 to pins 2 and 3:
2-20 SYQWEST 1 2 INCORPORATED

3
JP4
To set COM 2 data input to RS-422, short jumper JP4 to pins 1 and 2:
To set COM 2 data output for RS-232 short jumpers JP5 and JP1 to pins 2 and 3:
JP5
1 1 2 2 3 3
1 2 3
JP1
JP4
To set COM 2 data output for RS-422 short jumpers JP5 and JP1 to pins 1 and 2:
JP5
1 2 3
1 2 3
JP1
To set COM 1 data input to RS-422, short jumper J6 to pins 1 and 2:
1 2 3
JP6
To set COM 1 data input for RS-232 short jumper JP6 to pins 2 and 3:
1 2 3
JP6
2.4.3.2 Serial Port Wiring
The following two figures (Figures 2-16 and 2-17) show the wiring of the NMEA 0183 Input Port
and the NMEA 0183 Output Port for either RS-232 or RS-422 (depending on jumper settings
selected as described previously). Two 9DB connectors are supplied with the Installation Kit
materials for making the data input and output connections.

Figure 2- 16 Communications Port RS-422 Wiring
Figure 2- 17 Communications Port RS-232 Wiring

Cabling used should conform to RS-232 or RS-422 specifications, depending on the protocol
used.
For information on serial port software protocol, refer to Appendix A and Chapter 3, Section
3.11.7.5 on communications port setup.
2.4.4 Remote Display(Optional)
The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder can optionally drive up to three remote depth display units
(Bathy 1500R Remote Display). This section provides wiring information for connecting the
remote up to the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder back panel and describes the software
protocol used for communicating with the remote unit. For installation and wiring of the Bathy
1500 Survey Echo Sounder Remote Display at the remote unit, refer to Section 2.6.
2.4.4.1 Remote/External Alarm Contact Closure Wiring to the Bathy 1500

Survey Echo Sounder
The remote output connector on the back panel of the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder provides
both data transmission lines and power to the remote display unit. It also provides a contact
closure for use with an external alarm. Up to three remote displays can be daisy chained together
as shown in Figure 2-23. The signals necessary for both the Remote Display(s) and the alarm
contact closure are available from the Remote Display connector on the bottom of the unit (see
page 2-32).

The following diagram shows the Remote Display connector as viewed from the bottom of the
unit. Pins 8-9, signals “-EXT ALARM” and “+EXT ALARM” are used for driving the Alarm
Contact Closure. The rest of the signals are used for driving Remote Displays. A 20 AWG, four
conductor, twisted shielded cable is recommended for remote interconnect. Cable lengths should
conform to RS-422 specifications. The correct gauge wire for the alarm contact closure is 22
AWG. For other electrical specifications refer to Section 1.4.
REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE

INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
REMOTE
INPUT
REMOTE Rem ote #1 Rem ote #2 Rem ote #3

DISPLAY
DE795 Main Unit
Figure 2- 18 Remote Display Cabling
Figure 2- 19 Remote Display Port Wiring
2.4.5 Printer/Mass Storage Connection

The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder uses a standard printer interface to communicate with the
supported Thermal Grayscale printers. Optionally, a Parallel to SCSI Adapter Cable (P/N
P02549) can be used to attach and use an SYQWEST supported external SCSI device to the unit
(P/N P02551). A parallel port pass through is available so that both the mass storage and printer
can be used concurrently. The standard cable supplied with the printer should be used. Table 2-7
provides the pin-out information of the standard parallel port located on the bottom of the unit. A
cable length of 10 feet (3 meters) or less is recommended for the printer. A maximum cable
length of four feet should be used for the mass storage device.
Table 2-7 Parallel Port Signal Descriptions
Pin # Signal Description Function Signal Direction at

Computer
1 STROBE Reads in Data Output
2 DATA Bit 0 Data Line Output
10 ACKNLG Acknowledge receipt of data Input
11 Busy Printer is Busy Input
12 Paper Empty Printer is out of paper Input
13 SLCT Online Mode Indicator Input
14 Auto Feed Line Auto Feed Line Input
15 Fault or Error Indicates offline mode Input
16 Input Prime or INIT Resets printer, clears buffers Output
17 SLCT IN TTL High level Output
18-25 Ground Return signals of pins 1-12, twisted pairs
Figure 2-20 gives the pin out of the printer port on the back panel of the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo
Sounder.
Figure 2- 20 Printer Port
If an external mass storage device and TDU are being used with the system they should be
connected as shown in Figure 2-21. The printer cable should be connected between the printer
and the adapter cable. The SCSI storage device is also connected to the adapter cable through the

mini 50-pin Centronic connector. Please contact SYQWEST for supported SCSI devices. Only
devices with high write speeds can be used when storing data in shallow water (at high transmit
rates).
Figure 2- 21 Printer Port/External Storage Cabling
To work properly, both the printer and storage device must be connected to the main unit and
powered on before the Bathy 1500 to work properly. If only using the mass storage device, the
printer must be disconnected or turned off, and if only using the printer, the mass storage device
must be disconnected or turned off.
NOTE: When using the Adapter Cable, both the printer and mass storage devices
must be connected to the Bathy 1500 and powered on before starting the
echo sounder.
2.4.6 External Ground Connection
Electrical wiring standards require that the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Main Unit be
properly attached to a solid chassis ground via the ground stud on the bottom of the unit. A
tinned copper braided wire (0.190 gauge or greater) is recommended.
NOTE: A proper ground is required for safe operation of the echo sounder.
2.5 Software Setup
After hardware installation, the software must be configured properly for the system transducer
hardware. The user should completely read and understand the Configuration section of the
Operations chapter (Section 3.11.6). Provided in this section is an overview of the software
setup. The user is referred to the proper section in the operations chapter for each step.
Step 1) Select Transmit/Receive Frequency based on transducers frequency. Refer to Section
3.12.

Step 2) Enter both transducer draft values. Refer to Section 3.11.7.2.

Step 3) Set units and choose “Depth From” measurement. See Section 3.11.7.1.
Step 4) If NMEA 0183 navigation strings are not going to be provided to the system, set the
system date and time. Section 3.11.7.4 has details.
Step 5) If a printer is attached and hardcopy is wanted, perform software setup for the printer.
Refer to Section 3.11.7.5.
Step 6) Perform choice for COM 1 baud rate and COM 2 Data output format, if necessary. See
Section 3.11.7.5. Before using any serial ports, the user should read and fully understand all
serial port protocol (Appendix A).
2.6 Installing Bathy 1500R Remote Display
Provided in this section are instructions for the physical and electrical installation of the Bathy
1500R Remote Display.
2.6.1 Basic Equipment
The following table lists the basic equipment supplied with the Bathy 1500R Remote Display.
Table 2-8 Bathy 1500R Remote Display Parts

P02554 Bathy 1500R Remote Display (with trunion mount) 1
Installation Kit 1
P02600 Remote Display Cable 1
2.6.2 Installing Main Remote Unit
The Bathy 1500R Remote Display can be installed as either a panel or a trunion mounted unit.
The following two sections provide instructions for performing each type of installation. For
details on electrical connections, see Section 2.6.3. Remote operation information is provided in
Section 3.16. Shown in Table 2-9 is the list of items supplied in the Installation Kit.
Table 2-9 Remote Parts

P02435 Trunion Mounting Template 1

P02437 Panel Mount Template 1
P02410 Bezel Mount Brackets 2
P02438 Remote Input Plug (with cable clamp and sockets) 1
P02439 Remote Output Plug (with cable clamp and sockets) 1
2.6.2.1 Remote Display Trunion Mount
The steps for mounting the remote on a trunion mount are provided in this section. Refer to
Figure 2-22 when performing the installation.
Step 1) Using the Trunion Mounting Template provided in the installation kit, drill holes for the
Mounting Bracket. A reduced version of the mounting template is below in Figure 2-23.
Step 2) Remove the Mounting Bracket from the Remote Unit. The bracket should then be
securely fastened using the appropriate screws or bolts.
Step 3) Attach the unit back onto the Mounting bracket using the knobs removed in Step 2.
Step 4) Refer to Section 2.6.3 for electrical connection of the Bathy 1500R Remote Display to the
Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Main Unit. See Section 2.6.3 for wiring information for the
Remote Display unit.
Figure 2- 22 Remote Trunion Mount

Figure 2- 23 Trunion Mounting Template
2.6.2.2 Remote Display Panel Mount
The Bathy 1500R Remote Display can optionally be panel mounted. Refer to the three
dimensional diagram (Figure 2-24) when performing the installation:
Figure 2- 24 Remote Panel Mount

Step 1) Using the Panel Mounting Template provided in the Installation Kit, drill the 4 mounting
holes for the Bezel Mount Brackets. Then cut the hole for placing the display housing into the
panel using the template as a guide. A reduced version of the mounting template is shown in
Figure 2-25.
Step 2) Remove the Trunion Mounting Bracket from the unit (factory installed) by unscrewing
the knobs on either side of the unit.
Step 3) Insert the housing unit into the cutout until the front bezel is flush against the console
panel.
Figure 2- 25 Remote Display Panel Mount Template
Step 4) Working from the rear, screw the Bezel Mount Brackets to either side of the main housing
using the knobs removed in step 2. With user supplied hardware, screw the Bezel Mount
Brackets to the console. Then, while pressing the housing firmly into the hole, tighten the bracket
to the housing, using the knobs.
Step 5) Connect all electrical cables. Refer to the next Section.
2.6.3 Remote Electrical Connections
This section shows the electrical connections to the back panel of the remote unit. For
information on connecting the remote to the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Main Unit, review
Section 2.4.

Figure 2-26 shows the back panel of the Bathy 1500R Remote Display unit. Note that no
Figure 2- 26 Remote Display Ports
electrical connections should be made to the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Main Unit if the
power is on.
There are two connectors on the back: one, the “Remote Input” which is either the input from the
Bathy 1500R Survey Echo Sounder Main Unit or input from another daisy chained remote and
two, the “Remote Output,” which is output to a second or third daisy changed remote unit. The
input is a male style connector and the output is a female.
WARNING: No electrical connections should be made to the Remote Display if the

Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Main Unit is powered on.
The connector wiring for the Remote Input and Remote Output as viewed from the back panel is
shown in Figure 2-27.
Figure 2- 27 Remote Display Port Wiring

2.6.4 Daisy Chaining Remotes
REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE

INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
REMOTE
INPUT
REMOTE Rem ote #1 Rem ote #2 Rem ote #3

OUTPUT
DE795 Main Unit
Figure 2- 28 Daisy Chaining Remotes
Up to three separate remotes can be chained together. Figure 2-28 shows the basic connection
scheme for wiring all possible remote units. In order to connect consecutive remotes, the
“Remote Output” connection needs to be hooked up to the “Remote Input” connection on
successive display units. Pinout and wiring information can be found in the previous section.


SYQWEST Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Chapter 3-Operations
Chapter 3 Operation
3.1 Keypad
Shown below is the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder keypad. All software control is performed
through these keys.
Figure 3-1 Keyboard
The following table provides a description of each key’s function.

Pressing DISPLAY brings up the Display Mode Menu. This menu is used for
selection of the different display types and switching between transmit modes-
single and dual channel.
The EVENT key inserts a position and time mark in the stored data and on the
LCD graphics display and on the printer.
The power key is used to toggle on and off power to the unit. Press POWER once
to start the system. Press and hold the key for three seconds to shut down the unit.
One press of this key turns off the audio alarm.
The RANGE key is used for selecting the range scale shown on the display. Press
once to bring up the Set Range menu. Set AUTO Range by holding this key down
for three seconds.
The GAIN key brings up the Set Gain menu. The receiver gain for each
transducer channel is set through this menu. Also, by holding the GAIN key for
three seconds, AUTO Gain mode is selected.
The DIM key brings up the Set Dimmer menu. Through this menu the brightness
on the LCD display can be changed. Holding the DIM key for three seconds sets
the mid-range dimmer setting.
To display the Set Contrast menu, press the CONTR key. Changing the level in
this menu sets the LCD contrast. To set the contrast to a mid-range value, hold the
CONTR key for three seconds.

The UP/DOWN arrow key is used for scrolling through menu choices and setting
levels. In simulator mode, the UP/DOWN key increments and decrements the current
depth value.
The MENU key brings up the Main Menu for advance programming choices. A
secondary function of this key is for exiting from displayed menus.
Press the DISPLAY key and then hold the EVENT key for three
seconds to show the Set Frequency menu. This menu enables the
frequency to be set for both the low and high frequency channels.
Press the DISPLAY key first, and then hold the RANGE key for three
seconds to bring up the Self Test menu. The software will perform an
auto test on the system.
Press the DISPLAY

key first, and then
hold down the GAIN
key for three seconds
to perform a
MASTER RESET on
the system and set parameters to factory default values. The software setup procedure must be
followed as outlined in Section 2.5 after performing a MASTER RESET.
NOTE: After performing a master reset, the system software must be reset as
outlined in Section 2.5.
3.2 Getting Around
The Bathy 1500 is designed for easy operation. Major functions may be accessed by pressing one
of the front panel keys. Doing so brings up a menu that is displayed in the center of the screen.
To modify the function, or parameter, the user presses the UP/DOWN key to make a selection
and then presses ENTER to accept a selection. At anytime the user can press the MENU key to
exit without modifying the parameter. Whenever a function menu is visible, all the possible
selections are displayed (in text) on that menu. Some keys have a special hold down option,
where if the key is pressed for three seconds a function, or setting, is selected. This includes dual
key hold down functions or “Hot Keys”. Valid key presses are signaled by an audio beep.
Invalid keys are signaled by a high frequency tone.
NOTE: Valid keys are signaled by a low frequency tone. Invalid keys are signaled
by a high frequency tone.

As an example, the RANGE menu is shown on the right. This menu is displayed by pressing the
RANGE key. On this menu the options are to one, use UP/DOWN to highlight a range value and
press enter to select the new setting, two, to press and hold the RANGE key to select AUTO
Range, or three, to press the MENU key to exit without
changing range scales. The second choice is an example of a
special function. Other special functions include: holding the
GAIN key to set AUTO Gain, holding the CONTR key to
select mid-range contrast, holding the DIM key to set mid-
range brightness. All special function keys were described in
the previous section.
NOTE: All possible key choices are listed in each

menu displayed by pressing the keypad
Hold-down “Hot Key” functions that are provided are Set
Frequency, Master Reset and unit Self Test. Each of these is

a combination of the DISPLAY key and one other key. Figure 3-2 Menu Example
Finally, the MENU key displays a hierarchy of menus that

are used for advanced functions of the system. The items are selected in the same manner as
described above. This chapter provides details on each of the possible menu choices, as well as
general guidelines for using the system.
NOTE: AUTO Depth Range enables the automatic Bottom Search capabilities of
the echo sounder. See Section 3.6 for more details.

3.3 Screen Description
A sample screen display of the system is shown in Figure 3-3. The screen may be divided into
four areas. Each area is labeled on the figure. The areas are: 1) Acoustic Graph Data, 2) Depth
Window, 3) Status Information, and 4) Message Area.. A detailed description is provided next
for each display area.
Figure 3-3 Main Screen Areas

1. Acoustic Graph Data- This area of the display shows a moving representation of the bottom
below the transducer. When the system is in AUTO Chart the acoustic data is shown for
every transmit. The display moves from right to left. Time marks are provided on the top and
bottom of the graph at a one minute, 5 minute and 10 minute spacing (shown as number 6 on
Figure 3-3). On the right side of the Acoustic Graph Data area are the range markers and
alarm markers, indicating the current range scale and deep and shallow alarm settings.
2. Depth Window- The window on the lower left corner of the display, labeled“Channel 1: 200
kHz,” provides the current digitized depth. Also shown in this window are the current Gate
Depth setting (blanking below the surface) and a Depth Message area. For more details, see
the example in Figure 3-4.
3. System Status- The area of the upper right corner of the screen displays system configuration
and status information. The information includes (from left to right): navigation position,
course and speed over ground (if available from NMEA 0183 input), AUTO Modes- either
GAIN, RANGE or PHASE, CHART SPEED or GATES, shallow and deep alarm settings,
draft offsets, and printer and storage options. A detailed example is shown in Figure 3-5.
4. Message Area- At the very top of the screen is an area reserved for displaying messages to
the user. System status and alarm indicators are flashed on and off. In Figure 3-3, the message
“SIMULATOR ON” is being displayed. Section 3.15 gives a detailed description of possible
messages that may be displayed.
A close-up view of the Depth Window is provided in Figure

3-4. The title of the window indicates the frequency of the
acoustic channel being displayed. Shown at the center, in
large numbers, is the current digitized depth. This depth
value is updated once per second. The resolution will
change from two decimals to one after the depth value
becomes greater than 100 units. In the upper right side of
the window, two values are shown- system Units and
Figure 3-4 Depth Window
Depth From setting. Units can be either feet (FT) or
meters (MT). The Depth From value tells the operator
from where the current displayed depth is referenced from. The depth may be measured
relative to Depth Below Transducer (DBT) or Depth Below Surface (DBS). In this
sample the units are meters (MT) and the depth is being measured from the transducer
(DBT).
At the bottom of the depth window two more settings are displayed- Gate Setting and
Depth Message. The gate setting can be set to AUTO mode or can be manually set from
0-5000 units. The gate setting is a blanking period during which the system cannot
digitize a depth value. For more information on setting the gate see, Section 3.11.6. The
Depth Message area gives warning messages related to the depth value, such as
SHALLOW ALARM, DEEP ALARM and SIMULATOR ON. No message is currently
shown in this example window. See Section 3.15 for a description of possible messages.

An enlarged view of the system status area is shown in Figure 3-5 below. At the top of
the status area, after the words “AUTO:” are indicators of which system parameters are in
AUTO mode. The possible choices are Chart Speed (CHRT), Gain (GAIN), Gate
(GATE) and Range scaling (RANGE) or Phase selection (PHASE). For this example,
only the Gate and Gain are set to AUTO. Note: The gate status is also indicated in the
depth window shown above. At the right side of the screen the current storage options
and printer setting is shown. Choices for Flash Storage and Disk include None, Log
storage, Graph storage or Both. See Section 3.11 for a description of storage options.
Figure 3-5 Status Display Area
At the center of the status area, the current alarm depth settings are shown. The numbers
are displayed in the current system units. In this example, the shallow alarm (ALM S) is
set to 14 feet and the deep alarm (ALM D) is set “OFF”.
Finally, the settings for draft values are shown on the lower left side of the status area. In
this example, the settings for the Channel 1 transducer (DRAFT1) are 1.3 feet for draft
and for Channel 2 (DRAFT2) is 2.1 feet. Note that if the units are changed, these values
will automatically convert to the new units.
3.4 Typical Operation
Basic guidelines for use of the Bathy 1500 in both normal and extremely shallow water are
detailed in this section. SYQWEST highly recommends that all users of the system read this
section carefully before attempting to operate the system.
3.4.1 Normal Operation
During the power on sequence the most important parameters for successful acoustic operation
(i.e. the Gain, Range and Gate Depth) are initialized for AUTO mode operation. The system will
immediately go into a Bottom Search mode, and, after verifying that it has found the bottom, will
display the depth value in the Depth Window. If no bottom is found, the unit will remain in a
search mode, and adjust the Gain and Range settings until a bottom has been found. The user can
override the search mode by manual entering a depth range via the Range key.
Once successfully tracking the bottom, the Depth Range setting will be set to the best value for
viewing the acoustic data. The transmit rate for the system is adjusted based on the new depth. If
AUTO Chart Speed is set, the LCD scroll speed will be adjusted based on the Depth Range, or, if
a NMEA 0183 navigation string containing speed is available, will be adjusted based on the ship
speed. Note that even if the ship speed is zero knots, the Chart Speed will never fully shut off in
AUTO mode. To stop scrolling data completely, the user must go to Manual Chart Speed mode.
In most cases, the Gain, Range, Gate Depth, and Chart Speed should be left in AUTO mode for
best performance. If a user has been adjusting these settings, and the system is having a difficult

time finding the correct bottom, each should be set back in AUTO mode using the menuing
system or by powering the system down and restarting.
Once up and running, the user might adjust settings such as Display Mode, LCD Contrast and
Dimmer (brightness) settings. Except for the important acoustic parameters mentioned above,
any change is stored in non-volatile memory for recall the next time the system is turned on. The
user should check the date and time if the system is not connected to a navigation device that
outputs time/date NMEA 0183 strings. Note that the user must manually adjust the system for
any local time zone offset, via the Set Date/Time menu choice.
Occasionally there might be an unusual amount of acoustic reverberation in the water column
(typically because of high sea state, thermoclines, or biological particulates) that make it difficult
for the system to find the bottom. This is indicated to the user by the digitized depth value in the
Depth Window jumping around and not staying consistent or a Bottom Lost or Bottom Search
condition occurring frequently. The Gate parameter can be adjusted to a depth beyond the
reverberation depth. The user should be aware, however, that once the Gate is manually set, no
depths can be digitized between the transducer and the Gate Depth setting. For example, if the
system is tracking on a thermocline at 100 meters depth, and the actual bottom is at 150 meters,
the Manual Gate Depth can be set to 110 meters. This will force the bottom tracker to digitize on
the true bottom. As soon as the thermocline is no longer
present, or if the bottom depth goes below 110 meters, the
Gate Depth should be set back to AUTO mode. For more
information on acoustic reverberation refer to the
Echosounding Principles section in Chapter One of this
manual.
Both acoustic Graph and ASCII Log can be stored to either
non-volatile ram or to an external SCSI device. Graph storage
option stores the data shown in the Acoustic Graph Display
Area, and the log data provides time, heave, position, event
mark, and depth data. The non-volatile data is stored at a one
second interval, while the mass storage device stores every
ping worth of data. It is important for the operator to realize
that when in Recall Storage Modes (either playing back,
transmitting log data via serial port, or printing data), the echo
sounder is no longer transmitting, and the digitized depth
value shown in the Depth Window is not being updated with
real time data.
3.4.2 Shallow Water Operation
In most situations the user need not adjust the acoustic settings
of the echo sounder (Gain, Range and Gate Depth). Each
parameter is fine-tuned to provide optimal performance in
AUTO modes. Manual settings are provided, however, for
extreme cases in shallow water operation, where it may be Figure 3-6 Shallow Water Operation
necessary to adjust a setting to obtain the correct digitized
depth. Normally, the user can rely on the acoustic graph
for estimating the true bottom when the digitized value may be questionable.

A Depth Range scale of zero to five units is provided in case the user needs detailed, high-
resolution shallow water information. The system will never use this range scale when in AUTO
Depth Range. Switching to a five unit range scale minimizes the output power level and transmit
pulse length to obtain optimum performance in shallow water conditions. Because of the
characteristics of sea surface reverberation (see Chapter 1 for acoustic reverberation theory), the
user might have to manually adjust the Gate Depth to achieve acceptable performance. The Gate
Depth should be increased or decreased until the digitizer finds the correct bottom (matching the
acoustic return on the screen).
As an example, if the true bottom is at a four-foot depth, but the incorrect digitized depth is
displayed because the gate depth is greater than four feet, the Manual Gate and Gain should be
used. Sample graph data shown in the Figure 3-6. If the system is in AUTO Gain, the system
gain will keep increasing. This causes two problems: one, the transmit pulse will increase in
width on the graph display and might interfere with the bottom return, and two, the bottom
digitizer will start to digitized on acoustic noise or the transmit pulse. If one of these occurs, the
user should reduce the Gain until a small transmit pulse is seen on the display and subsequently
reduce the Gate Depth until the correct digitized depth is found. In this example the gain has
been reduced such that the transmit pulse is less than two feet. An optimal Gate Depth would
then be 2.5 feet for this situation. The user must be very careful in these circumstances to not
reduce the Gate Depth such that the bottom digitizer continually picks up the transmit signal of
the transducer. Note that the ability of the system to track in shallow water is highly dependent
on the frequency of the system and the transducer being used. Typically, the transmit signal will
increase in width as the frequency of operation is decreased. Sections 3.8 and 3.11.6 provide
details on Gain and Gate settings respectively.
Manual Gain need not be used in most cases- the AUTO Gain function adjusts the bottom return
level so it is digitized at the proper voltage. The Manual Gain is provided in the case that a
digitized depth value is needed under adverse conditions. Also provided is the IR Filter, which
will reduce the amount of acoustic noise shown on the LCD display. For more information on
the IR Filter, see Section 3.11.5.
3.5 Display Key
Pressing the DISPLAY key shows the Display Mode

menu shown to the right (Figure 3-7). In single channel
mode two choices are available for each channel-
Standard (STD) transducer or Navigation (NAV) split
screen display. For dual frequency operation the
CH.1/2 option is used. Please refer to Section 3.3 for a
description of the standard display modes (CH. 1 STD
or CH. 2 STD). To change the transducer being used, a
selection of either the CH. 1 or CH. 2 transducer must
be made via this menu.
When a navigation split display mode (NAV) is chosen,
three additional windows are shown on the left side of
the display – Latitude/Longitude, Speed Over Ground Figure 3-7 Display Mode
(SOG) and Course Over Ground (COG), and time/date
are shown in separate windows. The rest of the display is the same as in standard mode. An
example of the windows as shown in CH. 1 NAV mode is Figure 3-8.

Figure 3- 8 Navigation Display Mode
3.6 Range Key/Phase Selection
The Range key displays the Set Range menu for selection
of the scale used to display the acoustic graph data. Range
choices are 5, 10, 20, 40, 200, 400, 800, 2000 and 5000
units. Phase windows are optionally set via this menu if a
range of 400 is selected. Phase choices are 0-400, 200-
400, 400 –600, etc. up to 5000 units. There are two modes
of operation for both depth range and phase: Manual or
AUTO. Each is described below.
Auto Range: AUTO Range mode is selected by holding

down the RANGE key for three seconds. Once AUTO
Range is selected, the text “AUTO RANGE” will appear
in the menu. Also, the text “RANGE” appears in the auto
parameter section of the System Status area. When in
AUTO Depth Range the system will update the screen Figure 3-9 Range/Phase
display automatically for the best possible range scale for Selections
the current depth. Bottom Search mode is enabled when

in AUTO Range. A Bottom Search will occur each time the system has lost bottom tracking. The
five unit range scale is not used in AUTO Range.
Manual Range: Manual Range mode is selected by first using the up/down key to select a Depth
Range and then pressing the ENTER key. To close the menu without making a range selection,
press the MENU key. Manual Range mode disables the Bottom Search capabilities of the system.
Auto Phase: AUTO Phase is selected by first selecting the 400 unit range scale. The user then
can scroll up and down using the UP/DOWN arrows until AUTO Phase is shown as a selection.
Pressing enter sets AUTO Phase, which is then indicated in the auto selections of system status
area. An example menu showing the system in AUTO Phase is shown in Figure 3-10. AUTO
Bottom Search is enabled when AUTO Phase is active.
Manual Phase: Manual Phase is selected by first

choosing 400 units, and then scrolling UP/DOWN until
the desired phase is shown. Pressing ENTER will then
set the phase. Note that if the true bottom is not within
the phase window, the bottom will be lost and no bottom
search will occur.
If the Range Menu is displayed but the user does not
touch the keypad for fifteen seconds, the Set Range
display will automatically close down, restoring the old
range setting if enter has not been pressed.
NOTE: AUTO Bottom Search is disabled in
Manual Phase and Manual Range Modes.
3.7 Event Key Figure 3-10 Setting AUTO Phase
The EVENT key is used to mark the user Log file and
Graph file (both flash and mass storage) with an “event” or “mark”. This mark is also generated
on the printer output. The event is tagged with current depth, time and geographic position (if
available). After the Event key is hit, a line, annotated with text data is place vertically on the
screen. The user log file has a field for logging an EVENT, and is tagged at the appropriate time
in the stored data. To recall this information from flash memory, the Recall Log function is used.
See Section 3.11.3. The Event Mark can also be generated by a remote computer via the serial
port. For details refer to Appendix A.
3.8 Gain Key
Press the GAIN key to bring up the Set Gain menu (Figure 3-11). There are two modes of
operation for gain: AUTO and Manual. If AUTO Gain is on when the menu is displayed, the
words “AUTO GAIN ON” will be displayed in bold letters on the menu.
Auto Gain: To switch AUTO Gain on, press and hold the GAIN key for three seconds. The
System Status area of the display will be updated to indicate that the system is in AUTO Gain
mode.

Manual Gain: Manual Gain is selected by using the

UP/DOWN keys to first choose a channel (Channel 1
or Channel 2) ENTER key. Once a channel is chosen,
the UP/DOWN keys are then used to select the gain for
that particular channel. At any time the MENU key
can be pressed, to exit without changing the gain level.
Note that the gain will be adjusted when moving the
scroll bar up and down, but the new value will not be
accepted unless the ENTER key is pressed.
If the system is already in AUTO Gain, the user must
hit the key twice to select a channel, once to disable
AUTO Gain, the second time to select the appropriate
channel.
NOTE: To disable AUTO Gain, the user must

Figure 3-11 Set Gain
hit the key one after opening the Gain
Menu.
Manual Gain should only be used in the rare instance when the system is having a hard time
detecting the bottom in very shallow water or very deep water (at the outer limits of the systems
performance capabilities). AUTO Gain automatically adjusts the signal level for optimum
performance. The user should read Section 3.4 “Typical Operation” before using this parameter.
Note that once Manual Gain is chosen, AUTO Gain mode for both channels are switched off.
Similar to the Set Range Menu, if no selection is made within 15 seconds, the Gain Menu
automatically shuts down, and resets the gain to the previous setting.
3.9 Dim Key
The DIM key sets the brightness level for the LCD
display. To select a new value, first press the DIM
key to bring up the Set Dimmer menu. Use the
UP/DOWN key to select a new value. To select and
save the new value, press the ENTER key. If ENTER
is not pressed, the new value will not be saved.
If the system powers on and it is difficult to read the
display, the DIM key can be held down for three
seconds to reset the value to mid-range. This key
should be used in conjunction with the CONTR key
for optimizing clarity of the LCD display. Once reset
to a mid-range value, the menu will be closed down.
Similar to the Set Range Menu, if no selection is made
within 15 seconds, the DIM Menu automatically is
Figure 3-12 Dimmer Menu
removed from the display and retains the brightness at
the previous setting.

NOTE: Hold down the DIM key for three seconds to reset the brightness to the
mid-range value.
3.10 Contrast Key
The CONTR key sets the contrast level for the LCD
display. To select a new value, first press the CONTR
key to bring up the Set Contrast menu (Figure 3-13).
Use the UP/DOWN key to set the value and then press
ENTER to select. If ENTER is not pressed, the new
value will not be saved.
If the system powers on and it is difficult to read the
display, the CONTR key can be held down for three
seconds to reset the value to mid-range. This key
should be used in conjunction with the DIM key for
optimizing viewing of the LCD display. Note that the
Set Contrast menu is closed down after resetting to
mid-range values.
Similar to the Set Range Menu, if no selection is made Figure 3-13 Set Contrast
within 15 seconds, the CONTR Menu automatically
shuts down and resets the contrast to the previous
setting.
NOTE: Hold down the CONTR key for three seconds to reset the contrast to the
mid-range value.
3.11 Menu Key
The MENU key brings up the Main Menu shown on the

right. The menus choices are available for controlling
alarm settings, chart speed, storage options (internal flash
or external mass), Interference Rejection (IR) filtering,
gate depth (or blanking), and configuration parameters.
For a summary the steps describing important software
configuration refer to Chapter 2.5.
Menu items are selected by first highlighting an item with
the UP/DOWN key and then pressing the ENTER key.
Press the MENU key to cancel a selection and exit the
menu.
This section explains in detail each of the possible menus
and sub-menus options that can be selected via the main Figure 3-14 Main Menu
menu.

3.11.1 Alarm Settings
Selecting “Alarm Settings” from the main menu displays

the Set Alarms menu, shown in Figure 3-15. Through
this menu the shallow and deep water alarm limits are
controlled.
An alarm will sound if the digitized depth value shown in
the Depth Window is between zero and the currently set
Shallow Alarm depth, or goes between the Deep Alarm
depth value and 2000 units. Visual feed back is provided
whenever the alarm conditions exists by flashing an
alarm message in the Depth Window and flashing either
the “ALM S” and “ALM D” in the Alarm Status area of
the display (see figure below).
To set the shallow and/or deep alarm, first select the
desired alarm choice using the UP/DOWN key and then
press ENTER. The depth level selection will then be Figure 3-15 Set Alarms Menu
highlighted. Again, use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll, and
press ENTER to select the value. Two areas of the display are
updated to reflect the new depth that has been entered (see Figure
3-16). The System Status area on the upper right corner of the
screen (labeled ALARM STATUS on the figure) will be
updated. Also, on the right side of the screen, the shallow or
deep alarm bar will be redrawn to the new depth (see portions of
the figure labeled SHALLOW ALARM BAR and DEEP
ALARM BAR).
Using the UP key, the shallow and deep alarms can be set to OFF
by scrolling to the minimum depth. Please note the deep alarm
cannot be set less than the shallow alarm, and conversely, the
shallow alarm cannot be set below the deep-water alarm.
Once an alarm conditions exist, the message “HIT POWER TO
CLEAR” is displayed at the top of the screen. This indicates to
the user that the audio beep can be turned off by pressing the
POWER key. In this case, the alarm messages will continue to
flash on the screen but no audio feed back will occur. To reset
the alarm sound, the digitized depth must become valid (no alarm
condition), and then re-enter an alarm state, or the user must
manual change the alarm depth settings.
In dual channel mode, the alarm settings are only used for
Channel 1, the low frequency transducer.
NOTE: In dual channel mode, the alarm settings are
only used for Channel 1, the low frequency
transducer.
Figure 3-16 Alarm Bars and Status

3.11.2 Chart Speed
The Chart Speed, or LCD scroll speed can be set to either Manual or AUTO mode using the Set
Chart Speed menu, in Figure 3-17. To select a mode, use the UP/DOWN key to highlight a
choice, and then press the ENTER key. Each mode is described below:
Auto: AUTO Chart Speed adjusts the scroll speed based on the ship speed value in the incoming
NMEA 0183 navigation string. If the correct NMEA 0183 string is not available, AUTO Chart
will adjust based on the current Depth Range setting, such that at higher transmit rates (smaller
Depth Ranges) there is a fast scroll rate, and at slower transmit rates (large depth ranges) there is
a slower scroll rate. When in AUTO, the text “CHRT” will appear in System Status area of the
screen. AUTO Chart Speed never completely stops the display scroll rate. To stop the data
scrolling, Manual Chart Speed mode must be used.
Manual: Once Manual Chart Speed mode has been

selected, the scroll rate can be modified using the
UP/DOWN key to move the scroll bar. After a level
has been set, press the ENTER key to accept the new
scroll rate. AUTO Chart (“CHRT”) will no longer
be indicated in the System Status area of the screen.
Pressing the MENU key at any time will exit the
menu without making a change to the Chart Speed
setting. If the level is placed in the lowest position,
labeled “STOP,” the display will not scroll at all.
The system will continue to transmit, however, and
update the correct digitized depth in the Depth
Window. The message “CHART SPEED OFF” will
be displayed in the System Message area at the top of
the screen. The Manual Chart Speed setting may be
used to speed up or slow down replay or printing of Figure 3-17 Chart Speed Menu
Flash Storage Graph data. To speed up playback,
choose a slow chart speed, to slow down playback,
increase chart speed.
NOTE: Use Manual Chart Speed to slow down or speed up playback of Flash
Graph Data.

3.11.3 Flash Storage
When the Flash Storage main menu choice is selected, the

Choose Flash Option menu is shown (See Figure 3-18).
The Bathy 1500 has the ability to store and recall up to 2.5
hours (150 minutes) of acoustic graph data (return data
seen on the screen) and 8 hours of log data (ASCII text
data), which contains digitized depth values, heave
corrections, navigation information, and event marks. The
user can recall data to the display or print data to a
hardcopy device (see section 3.11.7.5 for details on printer
options). An optional Transmit Log selection is available
for transmitting the ASCII data to an external device via
the serial port. The six choices on the menu are: Options,
Recall Graph, Recall Log, Print Graph, Print Log and
Transmit Log.
Before a recall or print function can be used, the Option
selection for one of Graph, Log or both must be chosen. Figure 3-18 Flash Storage Option
Menu
When recalling Graph or Log ASCII data, the user enters in
either the number of hours or minutes of data to recall, referenced to the time the system was last
operating. For instance, if the system has been operating continuously for 8 hours, all continuous
8 hours of log data may be recalled (if Log only data is chosen for the Option). But, if the system
is shut down for four hours, 8 hours of data can still be recalled, but a four hour gap will exist in
the data during the time the power was off. Before Print Graph or Print Log is selected, the user
should make sure that the hardcopy device has been turned on via the Configuration/Printer menu
or an error will occur.
During recall of either graph or logged data, the system will not transmit and the sounder will not
display any real-time depth data.
3.11.3.1 Storage Options
Four choices are available for storing to Flash Memory – None, Log, Graph or Both. Each is
described below.
None – When this choice is made, no data will be stored to flash memory. Use this option to
increase the ping rate of the system, or when other storage or data logging options are being used.
Log – If the Log only option is chosen, up to eight hours of ASCII log data is stored to flash
memory at a one-second interval. See Recall Log below for a detailed description of the stored
data. When this option is chosen, no Graph data is stored.
Graph - Graph only option stores up to 2.5 hours of Acoustic “Graph” data at a one-second
interval. For a description of the stored data, see Recall Graph below. No Log data is stored if
this option is chosen.

Both- Graph data for 75 minutes and ASCII Log data for four hours are both stored at a one
second interval if this choice is made. Both the Recall Graph and Recall Log options are made
available.
NOTE: Any time any choice is made to the OPTION all previously stored data will
be lost. Typically this value is changed only at installation of the system.
3.11.3.2 Recall Graph/Print Graph
Once the Recall Graph or Print Graph item is selected via

the menu, the Set Start/End Time menu is displayed (see
Figure 3-19). This option is available only if the storage
option for Graph or Both is enabled. The choices
available in the Set Start/End Time menu are Start Time,
End Time, Data Interval and Begin. These parameters set
the time range and criteria used for determining what data
is to be played back or printed. To make a selection, use
the UP/DOWN key to highlight a choice, and then press
ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN key to scroll until the
desired value is displayed. Then press ENTER to select
the value. Each choice is described below:
Note: This option is available only if the storage

option for Graph or Both is enabled.
Figure 3-19 Set Start/End Time
Graph Menu
Start Time: The value set in the Start Time parameter
represents the number of minutes back from the current
time to start playing back Graph data. For example, if the current time is 3:00 and the system has
been running continuously, a Start Time of 30 minutes will start playing back the data recorded at
2:30. The available selections are 15 through 150 minutes in 15-minute increments, when the
Graph only option is selected. Seventy-five minutes are available if Both option is selected.
Data will be played back until the End Time value is reached.
End Time: This number represents the minutes back in the graph file to stop playing back data.
The choices are from Start Time to 0 minutes. Continuing with the example, if the End Time is
entered as 15 minutes, data will be played back from 2:30 to 2:45 representing one page (or one
screen) of data. If a zero is entered for End Time, data from 2:30 until the current time will be
played back.
Data Interval: The displayed or printed data can be compressed by changing the Data Interval to
1, 2, 5 or 10 seconds. The interval will compress the printer hardcopy output accordingly. For
instance, choosing 2 seconds will half the time to display and print the record. Every other pulse
(or transmit) of recorded data will be skipped. For full time resolution of data, choose a 1-second
interval.
Begin: This selection starts the playback of graph data and is selected after Start Time, End Time
and Data Interval have been set. If printing data, the process can be stopped at any time by
hitting any key on the keypad. When just playing back data, not printing, the operation is
canceled by entering the “Set Start/End Time” menu any time during playback. Echo sounder

transmission stops as soon as this selection is made and will not resume until playback is
completed.
Displayed in the center of the menu is the number of pages, or approximate screens of data that
will be displayed on the screen based on the current selections for Start and End time and Data
Interval. Note that this value is only an estimate and will change based on current Chart Speed
setting.
The Graph Recall or Graph Print speed of playback can be adjusted using the Chart Speed
setting. Also, to see data better when the ping rate was slow during collection of data, increase
the Chart Speed value.
NOTE: Use Chart Speed to speed up or slow down recall of graph data.
Once playback has started, the message “REPLAY GRAPH” is displayed in the user Message
Area at the top of the screen. This message will continue to blink until all selected data has been
displayed.
When printing Graph data, the data are first played back on the LCD display before being sent to
the printer. The message “PRINTING DATA” will be continually displayed in the System
Message area of the screen.
During playback, Depth Range changes and Event Marks are indicated by vertical text
annotations on the screen and/or hardcopy output. For more information on Event Marks, see
Section 3.7.
3.11.3.3 Recall Log/Print Log
The Recall Log/Print Log works in a manner similar to the

Recall Graph/Print Graph except that the data are formatted as
text and provides up to eight hours of data. ). This option is
available only if the storage option for Log or Both is enabled.
Figure 20 shows the Log Data Window that is displayed on the
screen for the Recall Log selection. For Print Log, data are
sent directly to the printer in the same format. The data
includes (in the order it is displayed): date, time, digitized
depth value, current transducer, latitude, longitude, Speed Over
Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), and event mark.
Shown in Figure 3-20 is the Set Start/End Time Menu that is
displayed if the Recall Log or Print Log item is selected from
the Recall Storage menu. The choices are: Start Time, End
Time, Data Interval and Begin. To make a selection, use the
UP/DOWN key to highlight a choice, and then press ENTER.
Figure 3-20 Set Start/End Time
Use the UP/DOWN key to scroll until the desired value is
displayed. Then press ENTER to select the value. Each Log Menu
parameter is described below:

Start Time: The Start Time is the number of hours previous to the current time to start displaying
(or printing) data. The choices range from 1 through 8 hours, if Log only Option is chosen. If
both log and graph data are being stored, only four hours can be recalled.
Note: Recall Log option is available only if the storage option for Log or Both is
enabled.
End Time: This parameter is the amount of hours back to stop showing recorded data. The
choices are from current Start Time to 0 hours.
Data Interval: Because the resolution of the recorded data is once every 1 seconds, over 17,000
data points are available for a 8 hour period. The Data Interval is provided so that this resolution
can be decreased, therefore lowering the amount of displayed (or printed) pages. The data
interval can be set from 1 second through 30 minutes. The number of pages that will be printed
or displayed (once Begin is selected) is shown in the center of the menu.
Begin: This selection starts the display or printing of Log data and is selected after Start Time,
End Time and Data Interval have been set. Once printing is started, it can be canceled by hitting
any key.
Figure 3-20 Log Data Window

At the top of the window is the header for the columns of data. Each items is described below
(refer to Figure 3-20 for the heading titles):
Date: Displays the current month, day and year in MM/DD/YYYY format where MM is the
month, DD is the Day and YYYY is the year.
Time: Gives the hour, minute, and second of the logged data record in the format HH:MM:SS
where HH is the hour, MM is the minute and SS is the second.
Depth1: Provides the value of digitized depth in the units that the data was collected for channel
1.
Depth2: Gives the depth value for channel 2.
Units: Indicates the units that the data is displayed in- either feet or meters.
Heave1, Heave2: Gives the heave correction value that has been applied to the depth value. This
value subtracted from the respective Depth value will give the actual depth below the transducer
or depth below the surface that was measured before any heave correction was applied.
Lat, Lon: The closest navigational fix (latitude and longitude) to the logged depth value. If no
valid NMEA 0183 navigation string was available for this record, the values for these fields will
be zero. Refer to appendix A for accepted NMEA 0183 navigation strings.
SOG, COG: Speed Over Ground (SOG) and Course Over Ground (COG) are updated if
appropriate NMEA 0183 string is available. Units are knots for SOG and degrees for COG.
Refer to Appendix A for accepted NMEA 0183 navigation strings.
MK: If an Event Mark (MK) is made, this field will be filled with the letter “X.” A single mark
is automatically applied each time the system is powered on.
The user can scroll through the pages of data using the UP/DOWN key. Each time an UP key is
pressed, the data will scroll up one page, or back in time. If DOWN is pressed, the data will
scroll down one page or closer to the current time (or last time the system was used). If the data
has reached the start of the selected time period the text “Data Start” will be displayed, and at the
end of the data the text “Data End” is displayed. At any time the window can be exited by
pressing the MENU key. When printing data, no window is displayed, and the data is sent
directly to the printer. The user may cancel printing at any time by pressing any key on the
keypad.
NOTE: To change the number of displayed or printed pages, increase the Data
Interval in the Set Start/End Time menu.
3.11.3.4 Transmit Log
When the Transmit Log option is chosen for the Flash Storage Options, the user can send
selected data out the serial port. The data is sent out in the same format as the displayed ASCII
Log data. To use this option, either “Log” or “Both” must be selected in the Options menu
choice. Otherwise an error message will be displayed that this choice is not available. Follow the
next steps to transmit the ASCII data.
NOTE: This option is available only if the storage option for Log or Both is enabled.

1. Connect the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder to a computer via communications port
COM2. Review the installation section of the manual for correct wiring information (Section
2.4.3). Note that the COM 2 port must be set up for RS-232 communications to directly hook
up to a computer. Use a terminal emulation program to receive and store the data on
the remote computer.
2. Select “Transmit Log” via the Flash Storage Options menu. The Select Start/End Time menu
will be displayed. Choose the time range which you would like to transmit. This is done the
same as outlined in Section 3.11.3.3 Recall/Print Log Data.
3. As soon as the Begin choice is made, the data will be sent out the COM 2 port. Serial port
data formats and protocols are fully described in Appendix A.
NOTE: Serial Port data formats and protocol is fully described in Appendix A.
3.11.4 Mass (Disk) Storage
The Bathy 1500 can optionally record to an external mass storage device through an external
cable that converts the parallel port to a SCSI compatible port. Supported devices include hard
drives, magneto-optical drives and removable media. The main factor determining compatibility
is write speed, to assure that high transmit rates are maintained. A printer pass through is
available so that chart recorder option is still supported. Figure 3-21 shows the standard
configuration for hooking up a external drive and a thermal printer. The adapter cable has
connectors for both the printer pass through, and the SCSI output to the mass storage device.
Contact SYQWEST for the latest list of supported mass storage devices. Note that if the Adapter
Cable is attached to the system, both the mass storage device and the printer must be plugged in
and powered on. The devices must be connected to the system before powering on the unit.
Figure 3-21 Adapter Cable Hookup
NOTE: If the Adapter Cable is attached to the system, both the mass storage device
and the printer must be plugged in and powered on. Both devices must be
attached to the Bathy 1500 before powering on the unit.
3.11.4.1 Options
Similar to the Flash Storage options, the Mass Storage Option menu (Figure 3-22) gives the user
the ability to store Graph data, Log (ASCII) data or Both. The user may also select the option

“None” if no storage devices are attached. To set the Disk

(Mass) storage option, first select the “Disk Storage” option
from the Main Menu. Press Enter to select “Options”. The
UP/DOWN arrows can then be used to scroll through all
selections. Once the desired selection is shown, press ENTER
to accept or press the Menu key to exit, without changing the
selection. Also shown on this menu is the current files being
logged (if any), the current file size for each open file, and the
current amount of disk space on the mass storage device. Each
available storage choice is describe below:
None: When this choice is made, no data will be stored to disk
media. Use this option to increase the ping rate of the system,
or when other storage or data logging options are being used.
Log: If the Log only option is chosen, a ASCII character string
containing time, depth, heave, position, course and speed (if available), event mark/annotation
and key parameter change information is written to the storage
device. When this option is chosen, no Graph data is stored. Figure 3-22 Disk Storage Menu
The filename for the Log file will have the extension “TXT”,
and a prefix made up of the time the file was started. For example the file 092533.TXT, is a file
that was started at 9:25:33 AM. An example of output text inserted in each file is shown below.
For a detailed description of the stored data, see Appendix C.
$PARM ,4800,1.6,24.9,40,,
$DATA ,03/07/98,08:13:04.00,0000.00,0023.93,FT,00000,00000,00.00000,000.00000,00.0,000.0,X
$DATA ,03/07/98,08:13:04.00,0000.00,0023.93,FT,00000,00000,00.00000,000.00000,00.0,000.0,
$DATA ,03/07/98,08:13:04.00,0000.00,0023.93,FT,00000,00000,00.00000,000.00000,00.0,000.0,
$DATA ,03/07/98,08:13:04.00,0000.00,0023.93,FT,00000,00000,00.00000,000.00000,00.0,000.0,
$ANNO Test Annotation String
$EVNT 03-07-1998 08:14:10 0023.93 0000.00 N 00 00.00000 E 000 00.00000
Four types of string output are shown above- current parameters (PARM), data output (DATA), a
remote annotation string (ANNO), and a event mark string (EVNT). The output format is easily
input into common data base or spreadsheet programs.
Graph: Graph only log option stores Acoustic “Graph” data to the external media. For a
description of the stored data, see Appendix C. No Log data is stored if this option is chosen. The
filename for the Graph file will have the extension “BIN”, and a prefix made up of the time the
file was started. For example the file 092533.BIN, is a file that was started at 9:25:33 AM. A
windows based program is available for reading this format.
Both: All Graph data and all ASCII Log data are stored to external media if this choice is made.
NOTE: All data formats for Mass Storage are detailed in Appendix C.

3.11.5 IR Filter
The main menu choice after disk storage is IR Filter. This

option is used to toggle on and off the Interference Rejection
(IR) capabilities of the Bathy 1500. The IR Filter is useful to
filter out acoustic noise when either there is another echo
sounder being used that is close to the same frequency as the
Bathy 1500, or if there is high acoustic reverberation levels in
the water column causing noise on the display. The IR Filter
menu is shown to the right.
To set the IR Filter state, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to
choose ON or OFF and then press the ENTER key. The current
IR Filter selection is highlighted when the IR Filter menu is
initially displayed. For example, if the IR Filter is off, the
“OFF” selection will be highlighted when the menu is first
displayed.
If another echo sounder in the same frequency range as the
Bathy 1500 is being used, the transmit and return pulse of the Figure 3-23 IR Filter Menu
second sounder may show up on the display as vertical noise
marks (small black vertical lines) in each line of acoustic data. Reverberation noise will show up
as speckled data on the acoustic graph display. Reverberation noise conditions are typically a
result of flow noise, high sea states, biological particulate matter, or thermoclines in the water
column. Turning the IR Filter on in these conditions will reduce the noise that is shown on the
display. For a detailed discussion of acoustic noise sources, see the Echosounding Principles
section of Chapter One.
3.11.6 Gate Setting
The Gate Depth sets a blanking window for obtaining the digitized depth value shown in the
Depth Window. Two modes are available: AUTO and Manual. The AUTO Gate mode will work
satisfactorily in most cases. The Manual Gate mode is provided, however, for the extreme cases
where it is difficult to obtain a digitized depth value. For example, in shallow water operation or
when a boundary between different water masses exist (i.e. a thermocline), the reverberation
levels increase such that an inaccurate depth reading is possible. Both AUTO and Manual Gate
modes are described below.
Auto: To set AUTO Gate mode, use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose “Auto” and press the
ENTER key. The words “AUTO GATES ON” will be displayed on the menu and the text
“GATE” will be displayed in the System Status area of the LCD display. This mode is
automatically set at power up of the system. AUTO mode is set on automatically at power up.
Manual: Manual Gate mode is chosen by highlighting the “Manual” selection and pressing the
ENTER key. The UP/DOWN key is then used to scroll through depth values. Available choices
range from 0.0 to 5000 units. The first five units of Gate Depth have a resolution of a tenth of a
unit. Greater than five units have a resolution of one unit. Note that no digitized depth value will
be determined if the true bottom depth is less than the current Gate Depth.

Manual Gate Depth should be used when the digitized depth value being displayed in the Depth
Window is less than the actual bottom which is shown by the acoustic graph data. If, for example,
a thermocline (seen on the screen as high density speckled noise) is causing a digitized depth
value to read 100 meters , when on the display the true bottom is at 200 meters, the Manual Gate
Depth should be set to 110 meters. If the speckle noise (or thermocline) is no longer visible on
the display, the Gate Depth should be placed back into AUTO mode.
Before using this parameter, the user should read and understand Section 3.4 “Typical
Operations” of this manual.
3.11.7 Configuration
The Configuration menu is used for initial configuration of the Bathy 1500. This menu is rarely
used after initial setup. Only operators familiar with the system configuration should modify
installation parameters. The available choices are Set Units, Set Offsets, Set Date/Time, Choose
Printer and Simulator. One installation menu not available via the Configuration menu is the
“Hot Key” combination Set Frequency. The user should refer to Section 3.12 for the Set
Frequency Option. All other software installation options are described in this section.
WARNING: Only users with knowledge to correctly setup the system should
attempt to modify any choices within the Installation sub-menus.
3.11.7.1 Units
The Set Units menu is used to set the units of

measurement for depth values and to set the offset or
Depth From measurement. The Set Units menu is
shown at the right. Use the UP/DOWN key to highlight
either “Units” or “Depth From”. Press ENTER to
accept the choice. Each selection is described below.
Units: The available units of measurement are Feet
(FT) or Meters (MT). Once “Units” has been selected,
use the UP/DOWN key to scroll horizontally to one of
the choices. Once the desired selection is highlighted,
press ENTER. The System Status area and the Depth
Window will immediately be updated with the text “FT”
or “MT.” The Shallow Alarm, Deep Alarm and Gate
Depth values will be converted to the new units.
Figure 3-24 Set Units Menu
Depth From: The Depth From menu selection is used
to determine how the digitized depth value is offset.
Depth values are measured with respect to either the transducer location or the water surface by
using the appropriate offset (see the next section for a description of the Offset settings). The two
offset choices are Transducer (XDCR) and Surface (SURF). Once “Depth From” has been
selected, use the UP/DOWN key to scroll horizontally through the Depth From choices. Once the
desired choice is highlighted, press ENTER. Note that changes to this parameter will offset the
value of the depth shown in the Depth Window and should be fully understood by the operator.
After modifying this parameter, a Check Alarm settings warning message will be displayed to
remind the user to check shallow and deep alarm depth settings.

3.11.7.2 Offsets
The Installation/Offsets menu brings up the Set Offsets

menu shown to the right. The Draft value for
Transducer 1 and Transducer 2 are entered here for
properly calculating the Depth From measurements as
described in the previous section. It is very important
that these values are entered as accurately as possible to
assure that the displayed/stored digitized depth value is
correct. Before entering these values, refer to the ship
diagram on the next page. To set the offset parameter,
use the UP/DOWN key to highlight either “Transducer
1” or “Transducer 2,” and press ENTER to accept.
Then scroll UP/DOWN until the desired setting is
displayed. Press ENTER to accept the value.
Once the value is entered, the new draft value will be
displayed in the system status area of the screen. These
draft values will not be used for offsetting the depth, Figure 3-25 Set Offsets Menu
however, unless the SURF selection is made via the
Depth From menu choice (see previous section).
NOTE: The draft correction will not be applied to the depth value until the SURF
selection is made via the Depth From menu.
3.11.7.3 Sound Speed
Sound speed is a critical parameter when performing

surveying work. The Main Menu->Configuration->Sound
Speed Selection provides a method for the user to enter a
calibrated sound speed into the system for calculating an
accurate depth measurement. A sound speed of 1400 –
1600 meters/second or 4595 to 5250 feet/second can be
selected (depending on current units selection). The Set
Sound Speed menu is shown in Figure 3-26 as selected from
the Configuration menu choice. The sound speed is shown
in the current units (either m/s or ft/s).
To modify the sound speed, press ENTER to select “Sound
Speed” and then use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through
all possible sound speeds. Press enter to accept the new
sound speed. The different methods that may be used to Figure 3-26 Set Sound Speed Menu
obtain an accurate sound speed are described in
Appendix B.

NOTE: Information on obtaining an accurate sound speed measurement can be

found in Appendix B. Sound Speed Theory is provided in Chapter 1.
3.11.7.4 Date/Time
If a navigation receiver outputting NMEA 0183 data is

not available, the system Date, Universal Time (UTC)
and Local Time Offset(LCL Offset) can be set via the
Set Date/Time menu, shown to the right. If a NMEA
0183 compatible navigation receiver is connected to the
system, each of these fields will be updated
automatically, and override the user entered choice, if
the required NMEA 0183 strings are available.
Appendix A describes compatible NMEA 0183
formats. Use UP/DOWN to select “Date,” “UTC
Time,” or “LCL Offset” and then press ENTER. Each
choice available for the Set Date/Time menu are
described below: Figure 3-27 Set Date/Time Menu
NOTE: NMEA 0183 navigation input overrides user entered choices for time and
date, if required strings are being input (refer to Appendix A).
Date: After selecting the Date field, scroll up and down until the desired month is displayed.
Pressing ENTER will accept the value and then toggle to the day field. Select the day using the
UP/DOWN key. ENTER is pressed again to accept the value and move to the year field. Again
use UP/DOWN key to select the year. As soon as ENTER is pressed a third time, the system date
is updated. If an invalid data is set, such as FEB 30, a System Warning “Invalid Date” will be
displayed and the date is set to previous value.
UTC Time: If navigational serial strings are not available, UTC may be entered manually. The
time is set in a manner similar to the Date field. Only the hour and minutes may be set, so by
default the seconds are set to zero. Therefore, to accurately set the time, the ENTER key should
be pressed for the minute field when the seconds of the reference time is zero. The time field on
the main display will show UTC time, unless the LCL Offset field is non-zero as described below.
LCL Offset: In order to display the local time (LCL), for whatever time zone the ship is currently
in, a local offset (LCL Offset) must be entered into the system. The local offset is measured in
hour time zones away from where UTC time is measured. If a LCL Offset is entered the system
time shown on the main display will read “LCL:” instead of “UTC:” to show that a local
correction has been made to the time. The LCL Offset is set in a similar to the Date and UTC
time as described above. The LCL Offset value can range from -12 to +12 hours.
3.11.7.5 Set Comm Ports

Three ports are available on the back of the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder for utilizing a
variety of input/output choices. The ports are labeled “COM 1”, “COM 2” and “REMOTE
DISPLAY.” This menu choice is used for setting the options for COM 1 baud rate and COM 2
output format. A general summary of each serial communications port is first provided in this
section before describing how set each option. Table 3-1 summarizes the functionality of each
port.
Table 3-1 Communications Port Functionality
Rear Panel Port Functionality

COM 1* NMEA 0183 Navigation/Annotation Input
COM 2 Depth Information Output
Annotation/Fixed Mark Input
External Synchronization/Control Input
Heave Input
Flash Storage Transmission
Remote Display Remote Display Depth Output
Remote Display Control Output
*No output is available on COM 1 port
COM 1 is used for input of NMEA 0183 navigation and an SYQWEST proprietary NMEA 0183
remote annotation format. The NMEA 0183 Navigation sentences that are decoded by the system
include: GGL, GGA, RMC, RMA, VTG, and ZDA. These sentences contain information for
updating the latitude and longitude position, speed over ground (SOG) and course over ground
(COG), system time and system date. A SYQWEST proprietary sentence, ANN, is parsed for
performing annotation through the COM 1 port when COM 2 port is being used for heave data, as
described next. The baud rate for this port can be set at
4800, 9600 or 19200 and should be matched to the baud
rate of your GPS receiver.
COM 2 port is used for inputting heave data and
performing remote annotation and/or fixed mark. External
control is provided by sending character sequences to this
port. For backwards compatibility with existing systems
both SYQWEST and ODOM protocol exist for annotating
chart record and stored data. A secondary output function
for this port is to send out data stored in Flash Memory
(refer to Section 3.11.3.4).
COM 2 is also used for outputting depth information in
various formats. Again, for compatibility with existing
data collection and surveying software, other
manufacturers output formats are emulated. Three
SYQWEST Figure 3- 28 Comm Ports Setting
Menu
formats exist for which will provide the user with the most useful information- SYQWEST
DEPTH (compatible with SYQWEST Bathy 500 Echo Sounder), SYQWEST HEAVE and

SYQWEST BINARY. Other formats are NMEA DBT, NMEA DBS, NMEA DPT, ODEM DBT,
ODOM SBT and ATLAS DESO 25. All data formats, with the exception of SYQWEST HEAVE
and SYQWEST BINARY format, have a baud rate of 9600 baud. The remaining two formats
have a baud rate of 19200. The heave input baud rate must match the baud rate of the outgoing
data.
NOTE: The heave input baud rate must match the baud rate of the outgoing depth
data – either 9600 or 19200 bits/second.
Finally, the REMOTE DISPLAY port is used for sending depth and control information to the
Bathy 1500R Remote Display. Information is sent using SYQWEST proprietary formats.
Figure 3-28 shows the Set Comm Ports menu choice, after being selected via the Main Menu-
>Configuration menu choice. To set the baud rate for COM 1, select “COM1 Baud” and press
ENTER. Scroll UP/DOWN to set the baud rate to 4800, 9600 or 19200 depending on the baud
rate of the incoming NMEA 0183 data. Press enter to finalize the selection. To set COM2
Output Format, first select the text using the UP/DOWN keys and then press enter. For the
COM2 data output format, the baud rate will automatically be set as described previously.
For a detailed description of each serial input and output formats see Appendix A. Information
on wiring the unit is provided in the installation section of the manual (Section 2.4.3).
NOTE: Appendix A describes in detail all serial input and output formats for each
port. For wiring information see installation Section 2.4.3
3.11.7.6 Set Printer
The Bathy 1500 can output graph and logged depth data
to thermal display hardcopy device. The Graph data
can be output in real time, while the both the Log and
Graph data can be recalled from the internal flash
memory. The SYQWEST TDU provides the speed
necessary for keeping up with the fast ping rate of the
echo sounder. Options for controlling output to the
printer are set via the Set Printer Options menu choice
(Figure 3-29).
To select a printer option device, use the UP/DOWN
key to select “Printer Options” from the Main Menu-
>Configuration menu, and then press ENTER. Options
include turning the printer ON/OFF and selecting the
automatic Annotation rate. To turn the printer ON or
OFF, scroll UP/DOWN until “Output” is selected and Figure 3- 29 Set Printer Options
then press ENTER. Using UP/DOWN will toggle the Menu
displayed choice between ON/OFF. Press ENTER when
the desired selection is shown. If ON is selected and no printer is found then a warning is
displayed in the menu area, and the printer selection is set back to “None.”
If the user wishes to automatically put annotations on the chart at a given interval (the same
annotation as pressing the EVENT key), an Annotation interval can be selected. In a similar
manner to turning the printer ON or OFF the user can select either an “OFF”, “5 Minute” or “10

Minute” annotation interval. When this selection is set to anything other that OFF, an annotation
will automatically be sent to the hardcopy device, the Disk Storage device and the LCD display.
3.11.7.7 Simulator
A simulator option is available for training and

demonstration purposes. Most of the functionality of the
echo sounder can be simulated, including alarm settings,
bottom tracking and the IR filter. The Simulator menu is
shown in Figure 3-30. Toggle between the two choices
“ON” and “OFF” using the UP/DOWN key and then
press ENTER. To exit the menu, without changing the
simulator state, press the MENU key.
If the simulator is on the message “SIMULATOR
MODE” will flash off and on in both the Message Area
at the top of the screen and in the Depth Window. No
graph or log data is recorded when the simulator is on.
The user may change the depth being simulated. To Figure 3-30 Simulator Menu
modify the simulated depth, close down all menus,
using the MENU key, and then use the UP/DOWN key
to increase or decrease the current depth value.
NOTE: The simulated depth value can be modified in Simulator mode by first
closing all menus, and then using the UP/DOWN key to change the depth.
3.12 Set Frequency
During installation the system must be setup to

operate at the frequencies of the chosen transducers.
The Set Frequency “Hot Key” menu, is brought up
by pressing first the DISPLAY key and then
simultaneously holding the EVENT key for three
seconds. The menu is shown to the right. The two
choices are “FORWARD” (forward transducer) and
“AFT” (aft transducer). Use the UP/DOWN key to
select and then press ENTER. Single frequency
systems will only have the “FORWARD” choice.
The frequency selections may then be scrolled Figure 3-31 Frequency Select Menu
using the UP/DOWN key until the appropriate
frequency

is visible. Press ENTER to accept the selection. Note that the all available frequencies will be
displayed. Channel 1 frequency (Low Frequency) must be a lower or equal to the frequency of
Channel 2 (Hi Frequency). An improper combination will not be allowed. The available
frequency choices are 12, 24, 33, 40, 100 and 200 kHz.
NOTE: Channel 1 frequency (Low Frequency) must be a lower or equal to the

frequency of Channel 2 (Hi Frequency). The menu will not allow improper
frequency selections.
Matching system frequency to the transducer is critical for proper operation of the echo sounder.
Table 3-2 shows the frequencies for the SYQWEST supplied transducers. For user supplied
transducers, refer to the manufacturer specifications for frequency selection.
Table 3-2 SYQWEST Transducer Frequencies
Part Number Frequency

P01540 208 kHz
P02560 208 kHz
P02565 208 kHz
P02570 200 kHz
P01545 40 kHz
P02575 200/24 kHz
P02580 33 kHz
P02585 200/33 kHz
P02590 12 kHz
P00363 12 kHz
P02605 12 kHz
P02610 200/12 kHz
3.13 Master Reset
A Master Reset “Hot Key” combination is provided to set the system parameters to factory
default values. To perform a Master Reset, first press the DISPLAY key and then simultaneously
hold down the GAIN key for three seconds. The system will flash the message “MASTER
RESET” at the top of the screen and sound an audio alert when done. Note that a complete
software setup should be performed after the Master Reset “Hot Key” has been pressed (see
Section 2.5).
NOTE: A complete software setup should be performed after a Master Reset.

3.14 Self Test
The system automatically goes through a system self test

at start up. The same Self Test may be run at any time by
pressing the DISPLAY and RANGE “Hot Key”
combination. The Self Test includes RAM, ROM,
transceiver, LCD and Alarm tests. The self test menu is
shown in Figure 3-30.
The Self Test is displayed by first pressing the DISPLAY
key and then simultaneously holding the RANGE key for
three seconds. For some tests the system will
automatically return a PASS or O.K. indicator. This
includes the following tests: RAM, ROM, TRANSMIT
and TRANSCEIVER. The other tests, including LCD
Contrast and LCD Brightness, ALM TEST and
REMOTE, are visual and/or audio tests for which the Figure 3-32 Selftest Menu
operator must determine if they are working properly.
The details of each test are described below:
RAM - The system software performs read/write operations to the system ram on both the Main
CPU card and the transceiver board. If the test fails, a FAIL message will be displayed, if the test
passes, a PASS message is displayed.
ROM - Read operations are performed on the sotware EPROM for the Main CPU. A checksum
value is calculated. A PASS or FAIL message is displayed.
TRANSMIT - Verification is made that the system is programmed to operate at the proper
frequency. The frequency of operation is displayed to the user. It is up to the operator to
determine if this frequency is correct for the installation.
LCD CONTRAST and LCD BRIGHTNESS - The LCD test are performed by stepping
through the full range of Contrast and Dimmer settings. The user must visually verify if these
tests are passing or failing. A “Not Applicable” (N/A) message is displayed to the user after the
test is performed.
REMOTE- Three successive serial strings are sent to the remote with a depth of 999.9. The
audio bottom alarm indicator is also activated. The user must verify that the data and audio alarm
are properly received by the Remote Display unit. If no remote is connected to the echo sounder,
this test is ignored.
ALM TEST - The audio alarm is turned on for three seconds. After completion of the test, a N/A
message is displayed to the user. The operator must determine if the audio speaker is working
properly.
If a test appears not to work, or a “FAIL” is indicated on the Self-Test menu, the user should refer
to Chapter 4, Maintenance, for details on troubleshooting the system.

3.15 Messages/System Warnings
Two areas of the display are used for indicating status information to the user. At the top of the
screen the Message Bar is used for continually notifying the user of system status. In the case of a
system warning or error, a System Warning menu is displayed in the center of the screen.
An example Message Bar is shown in Figure 3-33. A message indication that the alarm sound
has been turned off is being displayed. Any message that is shown in the Message Bar is
continually flashed each second to the user. Multiple messages may be displayed at one time by
alternating messages that are flashed.
Messages that may be displayed in the Message Bar area are:
Figure 3-33 Sample Message
“PRESS POWER TO CLEAR”- The audio alarm may be turned off by pressing the POWER key.
“ALARM SOUND OFF”- The user has turn off the alarm audio warning off.
“BOTTOM LOST”- At the current range and gain settings, the system cannot find a bottom.
“BOTTOM SEARCH”- The system has automatically gone to look for the bottom.
“MASTER RESET”- The system has completed a Master Reset of the system.
“CHART SPEED OFF”- The system is no longer scrolling data on the LCD screen.
“SIMULATOR ON” - The system is currently in Simulator Mode.
“REPLAY GRAPH” - System is currently in playback mode.
“PRINTING LOG” - The system is currently sending log data to the printer.
“PRINTING GRAPH”- The system is currently sending graph data to the printer.
“TRANSMITTING DATA”- The system is transmitting flash data out the COM 2 serial port.
“ERASING. PLEASE WAIT…”- The system is erasing all flash memory data. This may take
up to 20 seconds. This occurs when the Flash Storage Option is modified. The user can not
interrupt function once it has started.
“FINDING DATA. PLEASE WAIT…”- The system is
looking for the start of valid data within the flash
memory. This will occur if the Flash Memory Option has
been modified within 8 hours.
A sample of the System Warning menu, display when an

invalid date was entered via the Menu->Installation->Set
Date/Time menu, is shown in Figure 3-34. Errors that
may be displayed and their causes are listed below.
Invalid Date-This message is displayed if the user has
entered an invalid system date. For instance, if date of
February 31 is entered, a date that is not possible, this
Figure 3-34 System Warning
error will be displayed.
Menu
Depth From Modified- Verify Alarm Depth Values- A
warning is displayed to check the alarm depth settings after the Depth From parameter has been

modified via the Main Menu -> Install -> Units -> Depth From choice. This is a precautionary
message only to ensure the user realizes that a change to the Depth From parameter changes the
depth value in the Depth Window and graph display.
Printer Error - This message is displayed if an attempt to print data is made and either no printer
is attached to the system or a printer error has occurred. If this error happens, the printer must be
turned on via the Set Printer menu option. The printer should also be checked for paper and
proper cabling. If this error occurs multiple times, both the system and printer should be
restarted.
Printing Canceled- If the user cancels printing during a Print Graph or Print Log by pressing the
keypad, this message is displayed.
Playback Finished - This message is displayed when either log data or graph data has finished
being sent to the printer and the system has resumed transmitting.
Flash Write Log or Flash Write Graph - Either of these messages may occur if an error has
been detected while storing data to flash memory. Some data may have been lost during a write
cycle. If this error is displayed frequently, the FLASH storage devices may be corrupt. Consult
the trouble shooting guide in Chapter 4.
Flash Read Log or Flash Read Graph - This message occurs if a checksum error is detected
when reading flash memory. Some data may have been physically corrupted in flash memory.
If this error message is displayed frequently, the FLASH memory may be bad. Consult the
trouble shooting guide in Chapter 4.
Flash Parm Write or Write Parm Quality - If problems are detected when writing or reading
parameters to flash memory, this error is displayed. System parameters may not have been
stored correctly. Some data may have been physically corrupted in flash memory. All installation
software settings should be verified. If this error message is displayed frequently, the FLASH
memory may be corrupt. Consult the trouble shooting guide in Chapter 4.
Only Qualified Users Should Modify Configuration - This warning message underlines the
importance of fully understanding system parameters before making modifications. Certain
installation parameters will effect the value of the digitized depth shown in the Depth Window
and could affect the operation of the system
Overheat Detected- Shutdown System - The system will display this warning if the self test
detects that the system is overheating. When this problem occurs, the user should consult the
trouble shooting section of the manual in Chapter 4.
Option Not Available- The system is not allowing this choice to be made because the correct
option is not set. For instance, if Graph storage option is not set, then Graph Recall can not be
selected.

3.16 Operation of the Bathy 1500R Remote Display
The remote display unit is a repeater of the information shown in the Depth Window on the main
display of the Bathy 1500. The main unit controls the alarm conditions and the displayed depth
value shown on the remote. The front panel knob on the Remote Display is used to power the
unit, run the self test, dim the L.E.D.s and to acknowledge an alarm condition. For information
on installing and electrical wiring for the remote unit, see Section 2.6.
The remote will display the depth in the same units as the Bathy 1500 Main Unit display (as
shown in the System Status area of the display and in the Depth Window). Also, Units (either
feet or meters) and the Depth From (sea surface, or transducer) will be set from the main unit.
The Depth From correction uses the draft values as set by the Offsets menu. Refer to Section
3.11.6 for information on setting Units, Depth From and Offset values in the Bathy 1500 Main
Unit.
All items that can be set by the B1500R Remote Display are controlled via the push button knob
on the front panel of the remote unit. The functions include: LED dimmer control, alarm
acknowledge and unit power down/self test. Each function is described below:
LED Dimmer: The brightness of the LED display is controlled by rotating the front panel knob.
To turn up the brightness, turn the knob clockwise. To dim the display, turn the knob counter
clockwise.
Alarm Acknowledge: The main unit will send a signal to the remote display in the event a
Bottom Lost, Shallow Alarm or Deep Alarm condition exists. The remote will start an audio
beep which can be turned off by pressing the front panel knob once. The Alarm LEDs on the
front panel will continue to blink, but no audio signal will be generated.
Then, if the alarm condition is reset (a valid bottom is detected out of the shallow and deep alarm
settings), an invalid conditions occurs and the audio alarm will be reset. The user must press the
front panel knob again to acknowledge the alarm condition.
Power Down/Unit Self Test: The remote unit is powered down by pressing and holding down
the front panel knob for three seconds. To turn the unit on and run the automatic self test, press
the front panel knob once, after the unit has been powered down. The unit will power on, and go
through the self test by blinking digits 0 through 9, on each of the LEDs. Also, the audio alarm
will go off once, to verify to the user that the speaker is working correctly.
For a description of troubleshooting the Bathy 1500R Remote Display, refer to Section 4.8.

SYQWEST Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Chapter 4-Maintainence
Chapter 4- Maintenance
4.1 General Overview
The Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder has been designed for minimal maintenance and ease of in
the field repair. No in the field calibration or adjustment is necessary for the electronics.
Technicians without extensive knowledge of the system can easily exchange serviceable parts. This
section provides an overview of the unit and provides details on all serviceable electrical and
mechanical parts. A troubleshooting guide is also provided in this section. The last section in this
chapter provides an overview and diagnostic information for the Bathy 1500R Remote Display.
4.2 Functional Overview
Shown in Figure 4-1 is a functional block diagram of the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder system.
Internal to the system are five main electronic assemblies: Transceiver Printed Circuit Board (PCB),
Main CPU PCB, Power Supply PCB, Capacitor Bank PCB and the LCD/keypad combination. The
Motherboard PCB is used to communicate and transfer data between the Transceiver PCB and the
Power Supply PCB. External to the Main Unit are the Junction Box , Transducers, and user
supplied interfaces (NMEA input, depth data output, Remote Display, and external control).
Optional items are Rack Mount Kit, external mass storage and external printer. A general overview
of each system component is provided on the next page.
Figure 4- 1 Bathy 1500 Functional Diagram

4.2.1 Main CPU PCB
The Main CPU PCB, a daughter board of the Transceiver PCB, is the control processor for the echo
sounder. Running code stored in Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM), the Main CPU
controls transmit rates, performs storage functions to non-volatile flash memory (the hardware is
located on the Transceiver PCB), sends data to LCD for display, controls serial input/output and
printer functions.
4.2.2 Transceiver PCB
The transceiver board has two primary functions: generation of transmit waveform and
reception\processing of acoustic data. A microcontroller receives commands from the Main CPU at
the start of each transmit cycle. Then, based on the commands received, generates a signal that is
amplified and transmitted to the transducer through step-up transformers. After a transmit has
occurred, the microcontroller initiates receive signal processing by applying Time Varied Gain
(TVG) to the receiver, supplying an auto-gain function and performing the Analog to Digital (A/D)
conversion. Once in a binary format, a digitized bottom depth is determined and the data is passed
to the Main CPU for display and storage.
The transceiver also has four secondary functions: serial input/output, FLASH memory (non-
volatile) storage, LCD brightness/contrast control and keypad encoder/brightness control. Each of
these functions are software controlled via the Main CPU. Serial I/O circuits include jumper
selectable RS-232 to RS-422 converters (for details see Chapter 2). Eight-Megabits of on-board
FLASH memory, provide for 24 hours of log data storage and one hour of graph data storage.
Digital control lines provide discrete voltage levels for contrast and brightness. Keypad switch
closures are encoded by a microcontroller before being passed to the Main CPU.
4.2.3 Power Supply PCB
The Power Supply PCB provides +5, +/- 12 and +24 V.D.C. to the other circuit boards by
converting the incoming 115 or 230 A.C. into a regulated power source. This PCB also provides the
high A.C. voltage necessary for driving the fluorescent backlighting on the LCD module. Up to
three Bathy 1500R Remote Displays can be driven with the +24 Volt supply. Five green LEDs at
the top of the PCB verify proper operation of this assembly.
4.2.4 Capacitor Bank PCB
Mounted on the backside of the PCB Card Cage is the Capacitor Bank, or Cap Bank board. The
function of this board is to supply the transceiver board the necessary power to obtain the long pulse
lengths necessary for deep-water operation. The amplifier section of the transceiver board draws
current from this board during the transmit pulse output cycle.
4.2.5 Keypad/LCD Front Panel Electronics
On the front panel of the unit is the LCD display and the keypad/backlighting circuitry. Serving as
an interface to the unit, key strokes are converted to digital messages to be interpreted by the Main
CPU PCB via the Transceiver PCB. All interactions are then displayed on the LCD via the

menu/operator interface which is controlled by the Main CPU PCB. The LCD display is a wide
contrast, high resolution, CCFL backlit unit.
4.2.6 Junction Box/Transducers
The junction box provides five user selectable voltage/impedance values via a multi-tap matching
transformer. Transducers in the frequency range of 24 to 200 kHz can be used with the system,
provided they have the proper power ratings and acoustic transmit/receive properties.
4.3 Diagnostics
In case of a system failure, this section outlines the steps necessary to diagnose the problem and
replace necessary parts. Before consulting this section, the user should read and understand the
system overview provided at the beginning of this chapter. In general the following steps should be
taken to fix a problem:
Step 1) Run system self test.
Step 2) Consult diagnostics tables. Before checking internal components: a) Unscrew front bezel, b)
pull out Card Cage until slide stops are reached and c) if power is required to unit, bypass interlock
by pulling outward until switch engages.
Step 3) Replace necessary electrical or mechanical parts. Refer to the next three sections on
location and part numbers for replaceable parts. Note that before making any mechanical or
electrical changes to the system the A. C. power must be disconnected.
WARNING: The AC power must be disconnected before attempting to replace any
system components.
4.3.1 Self Test diagnostics
If a failure occurs, the unit self test should be executed. For instructions refer to Section 3.14. If a
failure is detected by the system, consult Table 4-1 and perform the recommended action. If no
failure is detected by the self test, refer the diagnostic charts (Table 4-2) presented in the next
section.

Table 4-1 Self test Diagnostics
SELFTEST FAILURE ACTION

RAM 1.Replace Transceiver PCB; Re-setup software; Restart system.2.
Replace Main CPU PCB
ROM Replace Main CPU PCB; Re-setup software; Restart system.
TRANSCEIVER Replace Transceiver PCB; Re-setup software; restart system.
LCD CONTRAST 1. Replace Transceiver PCB; Re-setup software; Restart System.2.
Replace Main CPU PCB; Re-setup software; Restart system.3. Replace
LCD cabling/display.
LCD BRIGHTNESS 1. Replace Transceiver PCB; Re-setup software; Restart System.2.
Replace Main CPU PCB; Restart system.3. Replace LCD cabling/display.
REMOTE 1. Check cabling/pinouts. Check for data.2. Replace Transceiver PCB;
Re-setup software; Restart System.2. Replace Main CPU PCB; Re-setup
software; Restart system.3. Perform Remote Diagnostics
ALM TEST 1. Replace Main CPU; Restart System2. Replace Transceiver PCB; Re-
setup software; Restart System.3. Replace Motherboard; Restart System

4.3.2 Diagnostic Tables
Table 4-2 Diagnostic Table
STEP SYMPTOM YES/NO ACTION

1 Unit Does Not Power up Yes Proceed to Step 2
No 1. Check AC Power wiring. Verify
correct Switch Setting (115 or 230
Volts AC)- see Chapter 2.
2. Check Fuse on Power Supply;
Replace if defective; Restart System.
3. Check AC Power Input
4. Make sure interlock switch is closed.
5. Perform Step 15.
2 Are the green LEDs on Power Yes Go to Step 3.
supply PCB lit? No 1. Perform Step 15.
2. Go to Step 1.
3 The backlighting on the LCD Yes Go to step 4.
display appears to work, but no No 1. Check Transceiver PCB cabling;
program display. Main CPU PCB interconnect; Restart
System.
2. Perform Step 14.
4 System responds to keypad Yes 1. Restart system, wait for 1 minute.
presses, but no display (system Press and hold the CONTR key to
beeps each time key is reset contrast. Press and hold DIM
pressed). key to reset brightness.
2. Perform Step 14.
No Check LCD cabling. Replace LCD
Module if necessary.
5 System is displaying an error Yes or No Perform Step 14.
message before normal graphic
display is shown.
6 System software is running Yes Run system self test (follow instructions
and a system error is being in previous section). Check message
displayed on menuing system. information in Section 3.
7 System Running fine but, no Yes 1. Perform Step 14.
audio alarm or beeps working 2. Replace Motherboard PCB.
8 GPS Receiver Sending Data, Yes 1. Verify RS-422/RS-232 Jumper
but not updated on display. settings. See installation section.
2. Check Baud Rate under Comm
Settngs.
3. Check if Null Modem cable is
required.
4. Shorten serial data cable length.
5. Perform Step 14

Table 4-3 Diagnostic Table (Cont)

9 Not Receiving Depth Yes 1. Verify RS-422/RS-232 Jumper settings.
Output Data See installation section.
2. Using a breakout box, verify that data is
being sent from the Bathy 1500 unit.
3. Make sure receiving system is set to proper
baud rate to match data format.
4. Check if Null Modem cable is required.
5. Shorten serial data cable lengths.
6. Perform Step 14.
10 System appears to be Yes Is there any acoustic return on screen?
running properly but, no 1. Set gain, gate and range to AUTO.
bottom is being found. 2. Check software installation frequency.
3. Perform Master Reset; Perform software
setup.
No acoustic return on screen. Go to step 13.
11 System appears to be Yes 1. Check Transducer/Junction box wiring.
running properly but does Check Power Supply PCB LEDs; Replace
not appear to be Power Supply if necessary.
transmitting 2. Perform Master Reset and perform software
installation setup.
3. Check Transducer Impedance.
12 System comes up fine, but Yes 1. Check keypad assembly, cabling.
gets no response to keypad 2. Replace Keypad assembly/cabling.
input.
13 There is no bottom return Yes 1. Check gain, gate and range settings.
in the acoustic data. 2. Check wiring to transducer/Junction Box.
3. Check software setup/transmit frequency.
4. Check system grounding.
5. Perform Step 14.
14 Perform following action 1. Replace Main CPU PCB; Restart System;
Re-check system.
2. Replace Transceiver PCB; Perform
software setup; Restart system; Re-check
System.
3. Remove Card Cage; Check internal system
cabling; Re-check System.
15 Perform following action 1. Replace Power Supply PCB; Restart

System; Re-check System.
2. Remove Card Cage; Check internal system
cabling; Re-check System.
Table 4-4 Diagnostic Table (Cont)


16 Printing does not work. Yes 1. Check Cabling.
2. Make sure printer power is on
and there is plenty of paper
loaded.
3. Re-select printer in the software.
4. Re-start both printer and system.
5. Make sure printer is compatible
with the software.
17 ”Invalid Data” appears frequently in Yes Flash storage devices may be
Log Data.” going bad. If error occurs
frequently, replace Transceiver
PCB; Perform software setup;
Restart system.
18 Flash Write Error occurs frequently Yes Flash storage devices may be
(for log data, graph data or going bad. If error occurs
parameters). frequently, replace Transceiver
PCB; Perform software setup;
Restart system.
19 System Overheat detected Yes 1. Check system for proper
ventilation.
2. Make sure fans are operating. If
not perform Step 15.
3. Replace Motherboard PCB.
20 Remote Annotation/Event Mark Does Yes 1. Make sure baud rate being used
not work matches the baud rate of the
depth output format.
2. See if Null-Modem is required.
3. Make sure proper protocol is set
(RS-232 or RS-422)
4.Verify Correct Coding of keys
using terminal emulator
21 Mass Storage does not work with Yes 1. Make sure the printer and mass
printer attached storage device are BOTH
powered on.
2. Restart the system
22 Mass Storage Device Does Not Work Yes 1. Make sure mass storage device
is powered on. Re-start System.
2. Test mass storage device on a
personal computer.
3. Make sure device is supported
by ODEC
4. Try re-starting without printer
connected
5. Try other storage cartridges

4.4 Mechanical Replaceable Parts

The following figure shows all replaceable mechanical parts for the system.
Figure 4- 2 Replaceable Mechanical Parts

4.5 Electrical Replaceable Parts
The diagram below shows electrical parts that are replaceable, including cabling and PCBs.
Figure 4- 3 Replaceable Electrical Parts

4.6 List Of Replaceable Parts
The electrical replaceable parts are listed below with part numbers.
Table 4-5 Replaceable Parts
Part Number Item

P02031 Power Supply PCB
P02090 LCD Display
P02093 Keypad
P02350 Main Case Shroud
P02351 Case Back/Bottom Plate
P02356 Slide
P02357 Front Panel/Bezel
P02358 LCD Window
P02361 Card Rack Side (Right)
P02362 Card Rack Rear Plate
P02360 Card Rack Side (Left)
P02363 Card Rack Front Mounting Plate
P02364 Slide Mount (Rear)
P02365 Slide Mount (Front)
P02370 Spacer
P02375 Case Mounting Bar
P02376 Cable Restraining Bar
P02377 PCB Clamp å_
P02093 Keypad Cable
P02091 LCD Control Cable
P02092 LCD Inverter Cable
P02089 AC Internal Power Cable
P02088 Chassis Ground Cable
P02096 Printer Cable (internal)
P02510 Capacitor Bank Board
P02520 Motherboard
P02530 Junction Box
P02611 Dual Channel Transceiver
P02620 Main CPU PCB

4.7 Remote Display
4.7.1 Remote Display Functional Overview
A functional block diagram of the Bathy 1500R Remote Display is shown in Figure 4.4.
The Bathy 1500R Remote Display consists of one replaceable circuit board which controls all
REMOTEDISPLAY PCB
SERIALI/O +24Vto5V
DRIVERS REGULATOR
REMOTESERIALINPUT
FROMDE795MAINUNIT
MICROPROCESSOR REMOTESERIALOUTPUT
TOADDITIONALREMOTES
REAR
PANEL FUSE
24V.D.CFROM
ALARMSTATUS DE795MAINUNIT
LEDS
24V.D.CTO
ADDITIONALREMOTES
UNITSLEDS
SEVENSEGMENTDEPTHLEDS
POWERCONTROL
FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESSCONTROL
SPEAKER ALARMACKNOWLEDGE
KNOB
DE795RMAINUNIT
Figure 4- 4 Remote Display Functional Diagram
functions- Depth LED control and display, alarm status control (LED display and audio), unit LED
display, serial data reception. User interface to the unit is performed through a push button knob on
the front panel. LED brightness, powering on and off the unit and alarm acknowledge are
controlled via the front panel knob.
Power to the remote is supplied by the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Main Unit. A 24 V.D.C.
to 5 V.D.C. regulator is used to provide filtered power to the electronics. Up to three daisy chained
remotes may be attached to the main unit. The 24 V.D.C and serial data are available on the Remote
Output connector on the rear panel for the additional display units.
All data received by the Remote Display is via a proprietary serial string sent by the Bathy 1500
Survey Echo Sounder Main Unit. A hardware protocol conforming to RS-422 standards is used for
serial data transmissions.
4.7.2 Diagnostics
If any problems are encountered with the Remote Display, a unit self test should be run to see if
internal diagnostics can determine the problem. If the self-test does not indicate that a problem
exists, Table 4-4 Remote Display Diagnostics should be consulted.
To run the unit self test, first power down the unit by depressing and holding the front panel knob
for three seconds. Then press the front panel knob once to restart the unit and run the test. The
following tests are performed: one second LED/audio alarm test- sounds the audio alarm and lights
all LEDs (including numeric, alarm indicator and unit indicator lamps), numeric LED test- displays
digits 0 thorough 9 on each of the seven segment displays at a one second interval. If either of these
test fails, the Remote Display PCB should be replaced. Before replacing any parts in the unit, the
power must first be disconnected by turning off the Bathy 1500 Main Unit.
WARNING: Power must be shut down at the Bathy 1500 Main Unit before attempting
to replace any Remote Display components.
Table 4-5 Remote Display Diagnostics

1 Unit Powers up Yes Proceed to Step 2
No 1. Check cabling. Verify 24 Volts

D.C at unit.
2. Check Fuse on rear panel;
Replace if defective; Restart
System
3. Disconnect any daisy-chained
remotes.
4. Turn up brightness control
5. Replace Remote Display PCB
2 Unit Passes Self Test Yes N Go to Step 3.
o
1. Replace Remote Display PCB,
Restart System.
2. Check internal cabling.
3 Unit is not receiving data (display Yes 1. Check cabling, make sure pins are
continually blinks) correct for serial data lines.
2. Make sure cable lengths conform
to RS-422 standards.
3. Disconnect daisy-chained
remotes.
4. Replace Remote Display PCB
5. Check transceiver board in DE795
Main Unit
4 LED not lit (including seven-segment Yes Replace Remote Display PCB
numeric display, unit and alarm status
LEDs)
5 Speaker not working Yes Replace Remote Display PCB
Table 4-6 Remote Display Replaceable Parts List

Part Number Item

P02404 Trunion Mount (Yoke)
P02035 Remote Input Cable
P02036 Remote Output Cable
P02430 Fuse
P02429 Fuse Holder
P02407 Yoke Knob (2 per unit)
P02409 Nylon Insert
P02410 Bezel Mount Brackets (2 per unit)
P02432 Front Panel Knob
P02433 Gasket 91
P02630 B1500R Remote Display PCB


SYQWEST Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Appendix A-Serial Data Formats
Appendix A - Serial Data Formats
This appendix summarizes the serial port input and output formats for the system.
The following sections provide information for each port.
• COM1 NMEA 0183 Navigation/Annotation Input Only
• COM2 NMEA Depth Data Output Formats
• COM2 Heave/System Control Input Formats
• REMOTE DISPLAY Output Formats
• COM 2 Flash Data Storage Transmit
A quick summary of each port and its functionality is provided in Table A-1.
Table A-1 Communication Port Summary
Rear Panel Functionality Direction Voltage Levels** Baud Rate

Port
COM 1 NMEA 0183 Navigation/Annotation Input RS-232 or RS-422 4800, 9600
Data or 19200
COM 2 Depth Information Output Output RS-232 or RS-422 9600 or
Annotation/Fixed Mark Input Input RS-232 or RS-422 19200
External Synchronization/Control Input RS-232 or RS-422 (Output
Data Input RS-232 or RS-422 Format
Heave Data Output RS-232 or RS-422 Dependent)
Flash Data Transmit
Remote Remote Display Depth Output Output RS-422 Only 4800, 9600
Display Remote Display Control Output Output or 19200
(Matches
COM 1
selection)
*all ports are 8 bits, No Parity and 1 stop bit – 8,N,1
** COM 1 and COM 2 are jumper selectable for level outputs
A1.1 COM1 NMEA 0183 Navigation/Annotation Input
Table A-2 shows NMEA Version 2.1 type strings accepted by the port COM 1. The last string
type listed “ANN” is an SYQWEST proprietary string conforming to NMEA 0183 protocol.
Note that port Com 1 is an input only port. All serial input strings must conform to NMEA 0183
A-1 SYQWEST INCORPORATED
Standards for transmission protocol: Data Bits- 8, Parity- None, and Stop Bits- 1. The baud rate
is user selectable at one of 4800, 9600 or 19200 bits/second.
Table A-2 NMEA 0183 Accepted Sentences
Sentence Type Information received by Bathy 1500

GLL Position
GGA Time, Position
RMA Speed, Course
RMC Speed Course
VTG Speed, Course
ZDA Date
ANN* Annotation String
* SYQWEST Proprietary String
NOTE: The COM 1 port connector on the back panel is NOT used for data output.
In conformance with NMEA 0183 specifications, all fields must be present in the data string, and
if no data exists for that field, it must be comma delimited.
NOTE: In conformance with NMEA 0183 specifications, all fields must be present
in the data string, and if no data exists for that field, it must be comma
delimited.
GGA-Global Positioning System Fix- Time, position and fix for a GPS receiver.
$--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,b,x,zz,d.d,g.g,M,h.h,M,i.i,jjjj*hh<CR><LF>
where, -- don’t cares
hhmmss.ss= UTC hours, minutes, seconds. hundreths of second
llll.ll,a= Latitude, N/S
yyyyy.yy,b= Longitude,E/W,
x = quality indicator
hh= Checksum
All other fields in this string are not used by the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder but
must be present in data string.
GLL- Geographic Position - Latitude/Longitude- Latitude and Longitude of present-vessel
position, time of position fix and status.
$--GLL,1111.11,a,yyyyy.yy,b,hhmmss.ss,A*hh<CR><LF>
yyyyy.yy,b= Longitude, E/W,
A = Data Valid
hh= Checksum
SYQWEST INCORPORATED A-2

RMA-Recommended Minimum Specific Loran-C Data- Position, course, and speed data provided
by a Loran-C receiver.
$--RMA,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,b,x.x,x.x,s.s,c.c,x.x,x*hh<CR><LF>
yyyyy.yy,b= Longitude,E/W,
s.s = Speed Over Ground, knots
c.c = Track Made Good, degrees True
hh= Checksum
All other fields in this string are not used by the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder, but
RMC- Recommended Minimum Specific GPS/TRANSIT Data- Time, date, position, course and
speed data provided by a GPS or Transit navigation receiver.
$--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,b,s.s,c.c,xxxxxx,x,x,x*hh<CR><LF>
A= Quality Indicator
yyyyy.yy,b= Longitude,E/W
s.s = Speed Over Ground, knots
c.c = Track Made Good, degrees True
hh= Checksum
VTG- Track Made Good and Ground Speed- The actual track made good and speed relative to the
ground
$--VTG,c.c,T,x.x,M,s.s,N,x.x,K*hh<CR><LF>
c.c,T= Track Made Good, degrees True
s.s,= Speed, knots
hh = Checksum
ZDA- Time and Date- UTC, day, month, year and local time zone.
$--ZDA,hhmmss.ss,dd,mm,yyyy,xx,xx*hh<CR><LF>
dd= Day, 01 to 31
mm= Month, 01 to 12
yyyy= Year
hh= Checksum

ANN- Annotation NMEA Port Annotation- SYQWEST proprietary format.
$xxANN,”this is a test of the annotation string”<CR><LF>
where,
xx – don’t cares
Minimum number of characters 1
Maximum number of characters is 80.
A1.2 COM2 NMEA Depth Data Output Formats
The table below summarizes the various data output formats and protocols.
Table A-3 Depth Output Formats
Output Baudrate # of Bits Stopbits Parity

SYQWEST 19200 8 1 N
HEAVE
SYQWEST 9600 8 1 N
DEPTH
SYQWEST 19200 8 1 N
BINARY
ODOM SBT 9600 8 1 N
ODOM DBT 9600 8 1 N
DESO 25 9600 8 1 N
NMEA DBT 9600 8 1 N
NMEA DBS 9600 8 1 N
NMEA DPT 9600 8 1 N
A1.2.1 SYQWEST Output Formats
SYQWEST HEAVE FORMAT - dual/single channel depth output plus heave values and
additional information.
$E,C,s,ddddd,+hhhh,ooo,S,DDDDD,+HHHH,OOO,U,yyyyy<CR><LF>
E – normally a space, E indicates a event mark
C – C = Centermeter resolution (100 units or less), D = Decimeter Resolution, based on
Channel 1 when in dual channel mode.
s – status flag channel 1, O = off, space = valid, E = not valid
ddddd – depth value channel 1 without decimal point i.e with D (decimal) indicated
above 193.5 meters would read 01935

+ - + = positive heave correction , - = negative heave correction (heave at transmit +

heave at receive)
hhhh – heave correction in cm channel 1

ooo – draft offset transducer 1 (tenths of units)
S – status flag channel 2, 0 = off, space = valid, E = Not valid
DDDDD – depth value channel 2 without decimal point
+ - + = positive heave correction , - = negative heave correction (heave correction
+depth value = uncorrected depth at transducer).
HHHH – heave correction in cm channel 2
OOO – draft offset transducer 2 (tenths of units)
U – units, M = meters, F = Feet
yyyyy = sound speed in units without decimal (i.e. 1500 will be 1500 meters/second if
units meters are selected)
SYQWEST DEPTH FORMAT – This format added to be compatible with Bathy 500. A single
depth value is sent out for each transmit. If the Event Key is pressed or triggered on unit,
a event mark string is sent. Also indicated is bottom tracking information.
This output represents TRUE DEPTH; That is depth corrected for any offset (draft)
which has been entered into the Bathy-1500 via the keypad.
Flag, ID, True Depth <CR><LF> (Fixed Sentence length 15 char)
byte 1234567890123 14 15
| |
sDT dddd.d uu<CR><LF>
| | || ||
| | || |+-------------------Units FT or MT
| | || +---------------------Units Delimiter: <SPACE>
| | | +-----------------------------* True Depth: FT or MT (leading zero suppressed)
| | | =================================
| | +------------------------------------ Sentence ID Delimiter: <SPACE>
| +--------------------------------------- Sentence ID: DT
| ==================================
+----------------------------------------- Status Flag: <SPACE> = No Error
F = Fix Mark
E = Data Error and / or dddd.d = 0.0
dddd.d = 0.0 = Error Code
SYQWEST BINARY

The SYQWEST Binary output format is a proprietary output format for sending acoustic graph
data and depth information across a serial link. SYQWEST can provide a Windows based
software package for reading the SYQWEST Binary Format.
A1.2.2 ODOM Outputs
ODOM SBT –Odom Echotrak single bottom tracking

“ET” at char. 2 & 3 = decimeter resolution.
“et”at char. 2 & 3 = centimeter resolution.
Character No. Description

1 Normally Space, “F” indicates fix mark
2 “E” decimeter resolution “e” centimeter
3 “T” decimeter resolution “t” centimeter
4 Normally Space, “E” indicates error
5 Always Space
6-10 Depth data
11 Carriage Return
Examples: <sp>ET<sp><sp><sp>1009<CR> ;Normal sounding, 100.9 meters

FET<sp><sp><sp>5349<CR>; Fix mark, 534.9 meters
Total number of characters = 11.
ODOM DBT- Odom dual bottom tracking
“ET” at char. 2 & 3 = decimeter resolution. In dual channel mode, channel 1 sets this
value.
“et”at char. 2 & 3 = centimeter resolution.
Single Channel Output

4 Normally Space, “E” indicates High Frequency error
“O” indicates Low Frequency error
5 Frequency indicator, “H” = High,”L” = Low
6 Always Space
7-11 Depth data
12 Carriage Return
Example: <sp>ET<sp>H<sp><sp><sp>259<CR>; Normal, High, 25.9FT

Dual Channel Output


4 Normally Space, “E” indicates High Frequency error
“O” indicates Low Frequency error
“D” indicates Dual High and Low error
5 Frequency indicator, “B” for Dual Bottom Tracking
6 Always Space
7-11 High Freq. depth data
12 Always Space
13-17 Low Freq. depth data
18 Carriage Return
Example: FET<sp>B<sp><sp>1184<sp><sp>1193<CR> ;
Fix Mark, Dual Freq., 118.4FT for High, 119.3 for Low.
Total number of characters = 18
A1.2.3 ATLAS Outputs
DESO25.
1 Always D
2 “A” for HI frequency
“B” for LO frequency
3-10 Depth data
11 Space or “f”(indicates feet)
12 “m”(indicates meters), or (“t” indicates feet)
13 * (astericks)
Example: DB12345.69<SP>m*; Lo, 12345.69 meters
A.1.2.4 NMEA Output Formats
DBT- Depth Below Transducer - Water depth referenced to transducer

$--DBT,x.x,f,y.y,M,z.z,F*hh<CR><LF>
x.x,f = Water Depth, feet
y.y,M = Water Depth, meters
z.z,F = Water Depth, fathoms
hh = Checksum
DPT - Depth - I.M.O. Ref A224 (VII). Water depth relative to the transducer and offset of the
measuring transducer.
$--DPT,x.x,y.y*hh<CR><LF>
x.x = Depth from transducer in meters

y.y = Offset from transducer, meters
“positive” = distance from transducer to water-line
“-” = distance from transducer to keel
DBS - Depth Below Surface- Water Depth referenced to the water surface.
$--DBS,d.d,f,b.b,M,c.c,F*hh
d.d,f= Water Depth, feet
b.b,M= Water Depth Meters
c.c ,F= Water Depth Fathoms
hh=Checksum
A1.3 COM2 Heave/System Control Input Formats
A1.3.1 SYQWEST Inputs
HEAVE PORT ANNOTATION

This format generates an annotation, which is sent to the printer, mass storage Log file
and the display of the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo sounder. This option generates both a
line and annotation text on the display and hardcopy device.
^A (Control A, HEX 01 ) Start of Annotation String
Up to 80 characters
^D (Control D, HEX 04 ) End of Annotation
REMOTE CONTROL
^T (Control T, HEX 14 ) Start Remote Control
^G (Control G, HEX 07 ) End Remote Control
others to be defined
SYQWEST REMOTE EVENT MARK

Sequence of Keys (3 characters)
^T / ^G (Control E, HEX 5, Forward Slash, Control G, HEX 07) )
A1.3.2 ODOM emulated Inputs
ODOM Annotation
The following sequence of characters generates a line on the display and hardcopy and annotation
text in the Log file, on the printer and on the display.
Up to 80 characters

Alternately, the following format may be used:
^F (Control F, HEX 06 ) Fix Mark (generates a line)
Up to 80 characters
ODOM External Sync
^E (Control E, HEX 5 ) Sets the unit to external trigger mode.
^S (Control S, HEX 13) Triggers one sounding cycle
^N (Control N, HEX E) Returns the unit to internal trigger mode.
ODOM External Mark
The following character generates a fix on the display, and printout, consisting of a line.
^F (Control F, HEX 06 ) Mark event
A1.3.3 Heave Input
COM 2 port is used to input heave information. The data rate can be variable, but SYQWEST
recommends an update of 30 times a second. The baud rate should be either 9600 or 19200 baud
and must match the baud rate of the chosen output format (see Section A.1.2)
NOTE: The heave input baud rate must match the baud rate of the chosen depth
data output.
TSS – TSS-1 Heave Input Format

Seatex- SOUNDER Heave Input Format
A1.4 -REMOTE DISPLAY Output Formats

The following two SYQWEST proprietary strings are sent out the Remote Display port on the
back of the unit.
The protocol is RS-422 only. N, 8, 1 at 4800, 9600 or 19200 baud.
NOTE: The Remote Display port sends data in RS-422 format, and is NOT switch
selectable for RS-232.
SYQWEST REMOTE - single channel only, no heave information

Once per second
$xxxx,D,U,A,V\015\012
SYQWEST REMOTE COMMAND – for initializing baud rates for NMEA Input
/REMOTE output port
Before/after baud rate change

$BAUD,bbb\015\012
bbb – 480 = 4800 baud, 960 = 9600 baud, 192 = 19200 baud
A1.5 Flash Data Storage Transmit.
The ASCII data stored in the Flash memory can be transmitted out the COM 2 port. The transmit
function is chosen via the Main Menu->Flash Storage Menu (refer to Section 3.11.3). The data
transmitted is identical to the information displayed in the Log Data Window when recalled to the
screen for display. The output format was chosen to be easily imported into a spreadsheet
program (space delimited). An example set of string is provided in Table A-4.
NOTE: The transmitted log data is designed to be easily imported in to database or

spreadsheet applications, using a space as a delimiter.
Table A-4 Transmit Log Data Format
03/01/95 11:19:25 1408.5 1408.6 FT 00000 00000 00.00000 000.00000 00.0 000.0 X
03/01/95 11:19:30 1408.6 1408.7 FT 00000 00000 00.00000 000.00000 00.0 000.0
03/01/95 11:19:35 1408.6 1408.7 FT 00000 00000 00.00000 000.00000 00.0 000.0
The fields are, listed from left to right: date, time, depth channel 1, depth channel 2, units, heave
channel 1, heave channel 2, latitude, longitude, Speed Over Ground (SOG) and Course Over
Ground (COG). When an Event Mark is triggered on the unit, an “X” will be appended to the
string after the COG field.
Each field is described below:

Date: Displays the current month, day and year in MM/DD/YY format where MM is the
month, DD is the Day and YYYY is the year.
Time: Gives the hour, minute, and second of the logged data record in the format HH:MM:SS
where HH is the hour, MM is the minute and SS is the second.
1.
Lat, Lon: The closest navigational fix (latitude and longitude) to the logged depth value. If no
valid NMEA 0183 navigation string was available for this record, the values for these fields will
be zero

Mark: If an Event Mark is made, this field will be filled with the letter “X.”
The data is sent out the depth data output port (COM 2) at the baud rate of the currently selected
depth output format. The table below summarizes the baud rate choices.
Table A-5 Determining Baud Rate for Transmitted Log Data
If the choosen depth output format is The baud rate will then be
SYQWEST HEAVE or SYQWEST 19200
BINARY
SYQWEST DEPTH 9600
ODOM DBT or SBT 9600
NMEA DBT, DBS, or DPT 9600
DESO 25 9600
Other parameters are 8 bits, No Parity and 1 stop bit (8,N, 1).


SYQWEST Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Appendix B-Sound Speed Calculations
Appendix B- Sound Velocity Calculations
The user may determine the sound velocity applicable to a specific survey using three methods:
A) Obtaining the measured sound velocity value from an external sound velocimeter.
B) Performing a “BAR-CHECK” using the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo sounder. To
accomplish such, a plate (bar) is placed at a known depth below the transducer face The
user then varies the sound velocity value until that exact depth is displayed on the
DEPTH display page (and, of course, the chart). At that point of agreement the entered
sound velocity value will be correct for the specific survey area and time. In effect, the
Bathy 1500 contains an integral sound Velocimeter.
C) By estimating the sound velocity by considering the salinity and temperature of the given
survey area. The table below provides a matrix of sound velocity values for various
combinations of salinity and temperature.
Table B 1 Sound Velocity (Celcius versus part per thousand)
SAL 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
TEMP ppt. ppt. ppt. ppt. ppt. ppt. ppt. ppt. ppt.
0 deg. C 1400 1407 1414 1421 1481 1435 1442 1449 1445
5 deg. C 1424 1431 1437 1444 1451 1457 1464 1470 1447
10 deg. C 1445 1452 1458 1464 1471 1477 1483 1490 1496
15 deg. C 1464 1470 1476 1482 1488 1495 1501 1507 1513
20 deg. C 1481 1487 1493 1498 1504 1510 1516 1521 1527
25 deg. C 1496 1502 1507 1513 1518 1523 1529 1534 11540
30 deg. C 1510 1515 1520 1525 1530 1535 1540 1546 1551
35 deg. C 1522 1526 1531 1536 1541 1546 1551 1555 1560
40 deg. C 1532 1537 1541 1546 1551 1555 1560 1564 1569
(Sound Velocity values are in meters per second)
B-1 SYQWEST INCORPORATED

SYQWEST Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Appendix B-Sound Speed Calculations
SYQWEST INCORPORATED B-2

SYQWEST Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder Appendix C-Mass Storage Formats
Appendix C - Mass Storage Data Formats
This appendix provides details on the storage formats for both the Log and Graph mass storage
options available with the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder. For details on turning on and off
mass storage via the user interface, see Section 3.11.4.1.
C-1.1 File Naming Convention

A different file extension is used for both the Log and Graph files. For the Log file, an extension
of “TXT” is used. This indicates that the file contains ASCII characters that can be read by most
standard text editors or spread sheets. For the Graph File, the extension “BIN” is used, indicating
the format is binary, and can only be read by software specifically designed to read the format.
Both the Log and Graph storage file names are created automatically by the system, based on the
time the file is opened by the user. The file name is composed of the starting hour, minute and
second of the beginning of the file. Table C-1 provides example file name formats for Log and
Graph files.
Table C-1 Data File Names
Data Type Example File Name

Log 223315.TXT
Graph 223315.BIN
Both the files were started at the same time- 10:33:15 PM.
C-1.2 Mass Log Storage
The Log Mass (or Disk) Storage output format was designed to be viewed and edited using a
standard text editor program. The file can be imported into most spreadsheets and database
programs. The file is composed of a variety of sentence structures, with each field comma
delimited.
Table C-2 provides a summary of the sentence structures in the Log file, and the information
contained in each sentence.
Table C-2 Log File Sentence Types
Sentence Type Information

DATA Date, Time, Depth Channel 1, Depth Channel 2,Units, Heave Correction Channel 1, Heave
Correction Channel 2,Latitude, Longitude, Speed Over Ground, Course Over Ground, and
Event Mark (or Externally Generated Fix Mark)
PARM Speed of Sound, Draft Channel 1, Draft Channel 2, Current Range, Current Start Phase,
Current End Phase
C-3 SYQWEST INCORPORATED

ANNO External Annotation

EVNT Event Mark
Each Sentence Structure is described in detail in next few sections.
C-1.2.1 DATA Sentence
The DATA sentence is shown below:

$DATA ,03/07/99,08:13:05.00,0022.95,0023.93,FT,-1830,+0220,00.00000,000.00000,00.0,000.0,X
The same data sentence with fields indicated is:
$DATA
,Date,Time,Depth1,Depth2,Units,Heave1,Heave2,Latitude,Longitude,Speed,Course,Event
where,
Date: Displays the current month, day and year in MM/DD/YY format where MM is the
month, DD is the Day and YY is the year.
Time: Gives the hour, minute, and second of the logged data record in the format HH:MM:SS.dd
where HH is the hour, MM is the minute, SS is the second and dd is hundreths of a second.
1.
Latitude, Longitude: The closest navigational fix (latitude and longitude) to the logged depth
value. If no valid NMEA 0183 navigation string was available for this record, the values for
these fields will be zero
Event Mark: If an Event Mark (MK) is made via the front panel, or an external Fix
Mark is made, this field will be filled with the letter “X.”, otherwise nothing will be placed in
this field.
C-1.2.2 PARM Sentence
A PARM sentence is shown below:
$PARM ,4800,1.6,24.9,40,,If the unit is in a phase mode, the sentence will have the additional
values at the end of the sentence. For example if the current phase is 1200 – 1600 feet, the
sentence will look as follows:
SYQWEST INCORPORATED C-4

$PARM ,4800,1.6,24.9,400,1200,1600
The same sentence with fields indicated is shown below:
$PARM ,Sound speed,Draft1,Draft2,Range,Phase Start, Phase End

where,
Sound speed: The current sound speed of the system, in currently displayed units.
Draft1: Current Draft setting for Channel 1 transducer, in currently selected units.
Draft2: Current Draft setting for Channel 2 transducer, in currently selected units.
Range: Current Range Setting.
Phase Start, Phase End: If the current depth range is 400, and a phase setting is being used, the
start phase value (shown at the top of the display) and the end phase value (shown at the bottom
of the screen) are provided in these fields. If the unit has no current phase setting, no value will
be shown, but the fields will be comma delimited.
C-1.2.3 ANNO Sentence
If the user is utilizing the remote annotation feature of the system an annotation output string is
placed in the file. An ANNO sentence is shown below:
$ANNO 0001 S 16:06:30 95.00
The sentence repeats the string input to the system from the remote source. The text will be the
same as displayed on the screen.
C-1.2.4 EVNT Sentence
If an Event Mark is generated by pressing the EVENT key on the front panel, an EVNT message
will be added to the log file. The information is the same as the EVENT message displayed on
the screen. The format is shown below:
$EVNT 03-07-1995 08:14:10 0023.93 0000.00 N 00 00.00000 E 000 00.00000
where the following information is listed:

Date, Time, Depth Channel 1, Depth Channel 2, Latitude, Longitude.
C-1.3 Mass Graph Storage
The mass storage option Graph creates a binary format for recording acoustic graph data as
shown on the display of the Bathy 1500 Survey Echo Sounder display. The format is a
proprietary format used with windows based software available from ODEC.
The following information is provided in the Graph format:

Date and Time

Channel 1 and Channel 2 Depth
Latitude, Longitude,
Speed and Course Over Ground
Range and Phase Setting
Event Marks
400 pixels of Acoustic Graph Data
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High Resolution Echo Sounders and Acoustic Systems

BATHY 1500 Survey

222 Metro Center Blvd.* Warwick, Rhode Island 02886

IHO Echo Sounder

Manual Version: 1.02D

Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................... 1-9

2.5 Software Setup.................................................................................................................2-25

Chapter 4 Chapter 4- Maintenance....................... 4-1

Figure 3-7 Display Mode ...............................................................................................................8

Figure 1- 1 Sound Speed Profile ..................................................................................................11

Figure 3-7 Display Mode ...............................................................................................................8

1.1 General Information

1.2 About This Manual

1.3 Echo Sounding Principles

1.3.1 Underwater Acoustics

1.3.1.2 Sound Speed

Figure 1- 1 Sound Speed Profile

1.3.1.3 Sound Propagation

Figure 1- 2 Absorption Coefficient Versus Frequency.

1.3.1.4 Noise Sources

1.3.2 Transducer Properties

Figure 1- 3 Acoustic Beam Pattern

1.4.1 Main Unit Specifications

1.4.2 Transducer Specifications

Refer to Section 2.4 for transducer installation instructions.

Table 1- 1 SYQWEST Transducers

P/N Frequency Beamwidth @ -3db Housing type

1.5 Bathy 1500R Remote Display (OPTIONAL)

1.5.1 Remote Specifications

SYQWEST INCORPORATED 2-1

Figure 2- 1 System Interconnect Diagram

2-2 SYQWEST INCORPORATED

2.2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

2.2.2 Basic Equipment

Table 2-1 Basic Equipment

Part Number Item Quantity

2.2.3 Accessories and Options

Table 2-2 Accessories and Options

Product Code Item Quantity

SYQWEST INCORPORATED 2-3

P02551 SCSI Mass Storage Device Rack Mount Kit 1

2.3 Installing Main Unit/Junction box and Transducer

2.3.1 Main Unit Installation

2.3.1.1 Planning the Installation

2.3.1.2 Bulkhead Mounting

2-4 SYQWEST INCORPORATED

Figure 2- 2 Bulkhead Mounting the Main Unit

Figure 2- 3 Bulkhead Mounting Template

SYQWEST INCORPORATED 2-5

2.3.1.3 Panel Mounting

2-6 SYQWEST INCORPORATED

Figure 2- 4 Panel Mount

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Figure 2- 5 Panel Mounting Template

2.3.1.2 Rack Mounting

2-8 SYQWEST INCORPORATED

Figure 2-6 Rack Mounting

2.3.2 Junction Box Installation

SYQWEST INCORPORATED 2-9

Figure 2-7 Junction Box Mechanical Drawing

2.3.3 Transducer Installation

2.3.3.1 General Transducer