Quickstart Hydrostar and Hypack Seabeam 3000 Rev - D

Quickstart Manual
HydroStar and Hypack

SeaBeam 3000 Series
L-3 ELAC Nautik

KB 44 303 9006 EN
Rev.: D
09/2014
For HydroStar Software Ver. 3.5x and Hypack Ver. 2014 or higher
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Foreword
L-3 Communications ELAC Nautik GmbH manufactures state-of-the-art quality products.

In order to ensure the intended, correct and successful use of the products manufactured by L-3
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Documentation specifications
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invalid.
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Documentation number EA 44 303 9006 EN
Publication date 09/2014 Month/Year
Current revision status of

the documentation.
Edition Rev.: D Upon publication of the

present revised version, all
previous editions become
invalid.
Chapter 1: General Information
Chapter 2: Running HydroStar and

Components/Chapter
Hypack (SeaBeam 3000 Series)
Chapter 3: Setup of HydroStar Online
Chapter 4: Setup of
Chapter 5: Setup of
Chapter 6: Calibration
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Amendments
The following table lists the changes from the last revision of this document.
Type
Page(s) Section Comments Created by Approved by
Added Revised
New layout and

all all x x SE/GR SF
reviewed content
Changes to adapt
all all x x new software SE
versions
Amendments
List of Abbreviations
Abbreviations Meaning/Function (GB) Meaning/Function (DE)
HRP Heave Roll Pitch
XSE EXchange SeaBeam – Elac

(Elac´s exchange format)
GPS Global Positioning System
NMEA National Marine Electronics

Association
RTK Real Time Kinematic
KTD Kinematic Tide File
List of Abbreviations

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Table of Contents
1 General Information ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 L-3 ELAC Nautik Service Centre / Hotline .............................................................. 1-1
1.2 Target Audience / Personnel Qualifications .......................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 Target Audience ........................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2.2 Personnel Qualifications ............................................................................................ 1-2
1.3 Representational Conventions ............................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1 Symbols and Notes.................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1.1 Examples for Symbols and Instructions ..................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Emphasis.................................................................................................................. 1-4
2 Running HydroStar and Hypack (SeaBeam 3000 Series) .......................... 2-1
3 Setup of HydroStar Online ........................................................................... 3-3

3.1 Power On .................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.2 New Project .............................................................................................................. 3-3
3.3 Sonar Unit Connection ............................................................................................ 3-5
3.4 External Sensor Connection ................................................................................... 3-5
3.5 Connection between HydroStar and Hypack - XSE Server .................................. 3-6
3.6 Ships Hardware Offsets .......................................................................................... 3-7
3.7 Sound Velocity profile ............................................................................................. 3-7
4 Setup of Hypack (combined Hardware) ...................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Multibeam .................................................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.1.1 Offsets – Sonar Head 1 ............................................................................................. 4-5
4.1.1.2 Offsets – motion sensor ............................................................................................. 4-5
4.1.2 Motion Sensor ........................................................................................................... 4-5
4.1.3 Coda Octopus F-180 ................................................................................................. 4-7
5 Setup of Hypack ............................................................................................ 5-1

5.1 Navigation ................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Gyro .......................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Tide ........................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.4 Coda Octopus F-180 ................................................................................................ 5-3
6 Calibration ..................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Patch Test Data Collection (SeaBeam 3000) in Hypack ........................................ 6-2
Refer to protection notice ISO 16016
6.2 Roll Angle ................................................................................................................. 6-2

6.3 Latency Time ............................................................................................................ 6-2
6.4 Pitch Angle ............................................................................................................... 6-3
6.5 Yaw Angle ................................................................................................................ 6-3
6.6 Patch test processing in MBMAX (32bit Editor) .................................................... 6-4

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6.7 Entering the Offsets in HydroStar .......................................................................... 6-6

6.8 Important Notes: ...................................................................................................... 6-7

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Connection Diagram of a SB 3000 Series system (HydroStar and Hysweep) ............ 2-1
Figure 2-2: Connection Diagram of a SB 3100 Series system (HydroStar and Hysweep) ............ 2-2
Figure 3-1: Project Configuration “SeaBeam 3100” ...................................................................... 3-3
Figure 3-2: HydroStar “SeaBeam 3000” project ........................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-3: XSE Network server Connection ................................................................................ 3-6
Figure 3-4: Setting soundvelocity input mode............................................................................... 3-7
Figure 4-1: Hysweep hardware .................................................................................................... 4-1
Figure 4-2: Hardware setup ......................................................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4-3: Select the SeaBeam 3000 Series driver..................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4-4: Connect the SeaBeam 3000 Series ........................................................................... 4-3
Figure 4-5: SeaBeam Setup in Hysweep ..................................................................................... 4-3
Figure 4-6: Multibeam offsets ....................................................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4-7: Motion sensor setup in Hysweep hardware ................................................................ 4-6
Figure 4-8: Motion sensor setup in Hysweep hardware ................................................................ 4-6
Figure 4-9: F-180 setup in Hysweep hardware ............................................................................. 4-7
Figure 4-10: F-180 connection in Hysweep hardware .................................................................. 4-8
Figure 4-11: F-180 connection in Hysweep hardware .................................................................. 4-8
Figure 5-1: Hypack hardware ....................................................................................................... 5-1
Figure 5-2: GPS setup in Hypack hardware ................................................................................. 5-1
Figure 5-3: F180 driver in Hypack hardware ................................................................................ 5-3
Figure 5-4: F180 setup in Hypack hardware................................................................................. 5-4
Figure 5-5: Time sync in Hypack hardware .................................................................................. 5-4
Figure 5-6: F180 Device test ........................................................................................................ 5-5
Figure 6-1: Roll calibration line ..................................................................................................... 6-2
Figure 6-2: Latency calibration line .............................................................................................. 6-2
Figure 6-3: Pitch angle ................................................................................................................. 6-3
Figure 6-4: Yaw angle .................................................................................................................. 6-3
Figure 6-5: Example of a successful pitch test ............................................................................. 6-5
Figure 6-6: Ship’s parameter file in HydroStar.............................................................................. 6-6
Figure 6-7: Beam quality codes.................................................................................................... 6-7
List of Tables
Tab. 1-1 :Personnel Qualifications ............................................................................................... 1-2
Tab. 1-2: Emphasis ...................................................................................................................... 1-4
Tab. 4-1 :Offsets – Sonar Head 1 ................................................................................................ 4-5
Tab. 4-2 :Offsets – Sonar Head 1 ................................................................................................ 4-5

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General Information
1 General Information
1.1 L-3 ELAC Nautik Service Centre / Hotline
L-3 ELAC Nautik provides a service hotline based on an extensive customer support
concept.
To provide the answers you need quickly and efficiently, the L-3 ELAC Nautik technical
support staff requires some information about your computer and your software.
Please have the following information ready before you call:
 Product name and version number

 Unit Type/Part Number
 Designation
If service or technical support is needed please contact the L-3 ELAC Nautik service
centre:
L-3 Communications ELAC Nautik GmbH

Manufacturer code: D 1876
Neufeldtstrasse 10
24118 Kiel
Germany
Technical support (Service Centre):

: ++49 (0)431 883-388
:++49 (0)431 883-366
@: elac.support@l-3com.com
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1.2 Target Audience / Personnel Qualifications

1.2.1 Target Audience
The present document is directed to the following target audience:
 Operating personnel
1.2.2 Personnel Qualifications
The following list defines the necessary qualifications for the respective activities to be
performed:
Maintenance Qualification
Level /
Designation
Operator The operator

 has attended an operator's training course and is trained to handle
the system correctly,
 carries out operations on the system which constitute proper use,
 is responsible for registering irregularities which occur during normal
use or within the scope of test routines:
− Irregularities, whose rectification falls within the user's area of
responsibility, must be rectified in accordance with training
and/or the latest edition of the documentation,
− Irregularities, whose rectification does not fall within the

operator's area of responsibility, must either be reported to the
next highest maintenance level or to his supervisor.
Tab. 1-1 : Personnel Qualifications
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1.3 Representational Conventions

1.3.1 Symbols and Notes
The following section provides examples regarding the nature and design of symbols
and (safety) instructions used in this documentation.
1.3.1.1 Examples for Symbols and Instructions
Denotes general instructions and explanations.
Refers to other equally applicable documents or more advanced

documentation (e.g. instructions , informative literature or third-party
documentation).
Denotes potential material or tangible damage.
CAUTION!
Denotes a potentially dangerous situation!

Unless avoiding action is taken, this could result in light or minor injuries.
WARNING!
Denotes a potentially dangerous situation!

Unless avoiding action is taken, resulting injuries could be most severe or
even fatal.
DANGER!
Denotes an immediate danger!

Unless immediate avoiding action is taken, resulting injuries could be most
severe (permanent disabilities) or even fatal.
WARNING!
Denotes dangerous electric voltage.


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1.4 Emphasis
In the following, you will find an overview of the types of emphasis used in this
document:
Emphasis Function Example
Parts of the text that should

be emphasised, e.g. trade SeaBeam 3000 Series
Italics names or specification of text HydroStar and Hypack
segments such as headers
Parts of the text that should "......quality insurance and

be emphasised, e.g. development within L-3
Bold manufacturers' specifications Communications ELAC
Nautik GmbH."
General superordinate
[] specification of units (e.g. for [ kg ]
columns in a table)
Item number (when the item

() is refered in the text) (1)
Tab. 1-2: Emphasis

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Running HydroStar and Hypack (SeaBeam 3000 Series)
2 Running HydroStar and Hypack (SeaBeam 3000 Series)

Supported models are:
SeaBeam 3000 Series:
 SeaBeam 3012 - 50-11000 m depth, 12 kHz

SeaBeam 3100 Series
All provide fully motion stabilized multibeam soundings along with HRP data. HydroStar
is L-3 ELAC Nautik´s acquisition program and controls the sonar and provides the
multibeam data to Hypack/Hysweep survey.
To use Hypack and HydroStar typically both programs run on the same computer. In
this case they will use the internal PC network to stream the data from HydroStar to
Hypack. Both programs connect via a so called “XSE Server”.
The following block diagram shows the connections between HydroStar, Hypack,
Hysweep and the external sensors.
Acquisition Workstation
XSE
Transmitter Receiver Network XSE
server Server Hypack
Control Unit Control Unit HydroStar
Hysweep
SVP
Surface
sound Heading Motion Position
velocity
Figure 2-1: Connection Diagram of a SB 3000 Series system (HydroStar and Hysweep)

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Acquisition Workstation
XSE
Transceiver Network XSE
server Server Hypack
Unit HydroStar
Hysweep
SVP
Surface
sound Heading Motion Position
velocity
Figure 2-2: Connection Diagram of a SB 3100 Series system (HydroStar and Hysweep)

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Setup of HydroStar Online
3 Setup of HydroStar Online

3.1 Power On
Power on the following components:
 Transceiver unit or TCU/RCU

 all external sensors as:
− GPS System,
− Motion Sensor,
− Surface Sound Velocity Sensor,
− Gyro.
3.2 New Project
To create a new project, proceed as follows:
1. Start the HydroStar software.

2. Open a new Project (Menu: File – New).
3. A list of available projects is displayed.
Figure 3-1: Project Configuration “SeaBeam 3100”
4. Choose the SeaBeam 3000 or SeaBeam 3100 project (Figure 3-1).

5. Follow the steps in the Project Wizard and finish it.
− The project will open (Figure 3-2).

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Figure 3-2: HydroStar “SeaBeam 3000” project
The browser window has a tree structure and can be contracted and extended by
clicking on the plus signs (+) and minus signs (-).
All items have a little light bulb on the left side:
 It is yellow (see Figure 3-2 / 2) when the item is enabled.

 It is grey (see Figure 3-2 / 3) when it is disabled.
See the HydroStar Quick Start Manual for more information!


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3.3 Sonar Unit Connection

The first step is to establish a connection to the sonar unit. The connection to the sonar
is automatically done via network.
Once HydroStar has established a connection the according light bulb in the Sensor
menu will light up.
When HydroStar has established a connection, the SeaBeam 3000/3100

sensor light bulb must burn!
3.4 External Sensor Connection

The system needs to have the following serial connections to external sensors:
1. GPS
2. Gyro
3. Motion sensor
4. Surface sound velocity sensor
On a SeaBeam 3100 system the external sensors are connected to the Transceiver
rack (Figure 2.1), on the SeaBeam 3000 system, they are connected to the Receiver
Control Unit (Figure 2.2).
In Windows only one program can have access to a comport!

 The Com ports may be used by Hypack and Hysweep and they have to be
deleted in HydroStar to make them available for Hypack.
To make the unused comports available for Hypack proceed as follows:
1. Switch the „Auto search“ function off
2. Delete all serial ports in HydroStar that are not required.


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3.5 Connection between HydroStar and Hypack - XSE Server

HydroStar automatically connects to the network XSE server. The XSE server switches
automatically on when Hysweep is running.
In the HydroStar browser you will see a new connection “Hysweep Survey” (see Figure
3-3 / 2) and a yellow (switched on) light bulb.
The light bulb of the XSE Network Server switches on, as soon as HydroStar is
connected to the sonar electronics and stays on all the time (see Figure 3-3 / 1).
When Hysweep is closed, the according light bulb will go off and automatically
switched on again as soon as Hysweep is restarted.
Figure 3-3: XSE Network server Connection

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3.6 Ships Hardware Offsets

Enter all offsets into the HydroStar ship’s parameter file and save it. After the
calibration enter all correction values as well.
All offset parameters must be entered as well in Hypack and Hysweep.
3.7 Sound Velocity profile

The sound velocity profiles are entered in Hysweep. Once a profile is entered in
Hysweep it will be send automatically from Hypack to HydroStar via the XSE Server.
HydroStar must be set-up to receive the sound velocity profile automatically:
1. In the browser right click on “Sound Velocity”
2. Select the entry “Settings” in the context menu.
3. Set the processing mode to “Auto” (see Figure 3-4 / 1) on the tab General.
Figure 3-4: Setting soundvelocity input mode
A sound velocity profile is very important for a correct beamforming.

 An actual profile from the survey area should always be entered online!

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Setup of Hypack (combined Hardware)
4 Setup of Hypack (combined Hardware)

In 2014, Hypack Hardware and Hysweep Hardware are merged into the Hypack
Hardware program. When you indicate that your configuration includes multibeam a
corresponding subheading appear below the main vessel which, when selected,
display the multibeam (Hysweep Hardware) devices and options.
With all of your hardware configured in one interface, you only have to configure your
positioning system once. You no longer need to configure the Hypack Navigation with
the other HYSWEEP® device drivers; they are automatically implemented behind the
scenes. The Hysweep.dll is still required to pass heading and motion sensor data from
HYSWEEP® SURVEY to HYPACK® SURVEY.
Configure the following sensors (see Figure 4-1):
 SeaBeam 3000 Multibeam,

 Motion sensor,
 Gyro,
 Navigation.
Figure 4-1: Hysweep hardware
The following drivers have to be set up in Hysweep:
 Multibeam (see section 4.1.1)
 Motion sensor (see section 4.1.2)

 Coda Octopus F-180 (optionally, instead of Gyro/motion sensor/GPS) (see section

4.1.3)

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4.1.1 Multibeam
1. Before the multibeam driver can be added it is necessary to include the Hysweep
Survey in the Hardware. This is done in the Hypack Configuration. Tick the filed
Hysweep Survey - Include (Figure 4-2).
Figure 4-2: Hardware setup
2. Select SeaBeam 3000 Series for all systems (see Figure 4-3).
3. Setup “SeaBeam 3000 Series” with
− the Connection “Port” = 3400 and
− “Internet Address” to 127.0.0.1 (same PC). (see Figure 4-4)
Figure 4-3: Select the SeaBeam 3000 Series driver

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Figure 4-4: Connect the SeaBeam 3000 Series
4. The “Setup” box (Figure 4-5) allows to set:
Figure 4-5: SeaBeam Setup in Hysweep
 Record Beam Intensity:

− Check this to save beam intensity values for use in multibeam editing. Intensity
is displayed in the Hysweep multibeam waterfall display.
5. Confirm with the button OK.
If you are using two PC´s, enter the internet address of the HydroStar PC.
 A two PC setup is only possible when the system time between both PC´s is
synchronised (e.g. using NTP). If such a synchronisation does not exist
there could be time delays caused by the network and render the data
unusable. Unless you have thought about it how to solve this, install both
programs on one PC!! Make sure the tick mark on the “Enabled” box is set
and the Timeout Interval is set to a minimum of 15 sec.

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6. Select the tab “Offsets”.
Figure 4-6: Multibeam offsets
7. Enter all relevant offsets.
Important!
Always select the motion sensor as the reference point for your system.
Multibeam works best when the MRU is mounted close to the boat center of
mass. Hysweep expects the boat center to be it’s reference point!

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4.1.1.1 Offsets – Sonar Head 1
Designation Description
Starboard Transmit array location (center of array) starboard of boat center
Forward Transmit array location (center of array) forward of boat center
Transmit array location (center of array) relative to waterline

Vertical
(positive downwards)
Array rotations from patch test. Enter values in HydroStar ship

Yaw, Pitch parameters, NOT HYSWEEP (Must be 0 in Hysweep). Input the
correction with the same sign of the patch test
Array rotations from patch test. Enter values in HydroStar ship

Roll parameters, NOT HYSWEEP (Must be 0 in Hysweep). Input the
correction with the same sign of the patch test
Enter 0 first and input value after latency test. Enter values in
Latency Hypack, NOT HydroStar. Input the correction with the same sign
of the patch test
Tab. 4-1 : Offsets – Sonar Head 1
4.1.1.2 Offsets – motion sensor
Designation Description
Starboard Motion sensor location starboard of reference point
Forward Motion sensor location forward of reference point
Vertical Motion sensor location relative to waterline (positive below).
Yaw Enter 0
Enter 0 (Motion sensor pitch/roll offset’s are typically zeroed

Pitch, Roll
within the sensor itself).
Latency Enter 0
Tab. 4-2 : Offsets – Sonar Head 1

4.1.2 Motion Sensor
Select the appropriate motion sensor. Most sensors can output a TSS1 message. In
this case select the “TSS DMS” driver (see Figure 4-7).

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Figure 4-7: Motion sensor setup in Hysweep hardware
1. Click setup to configure for the output message (TSS1).
2. Setup the COM port where the motion sensor is connected to in the Connect page
(Figure 15).
Figure 4-8: Motion sensor setup in Hysweep hardware
3. Then enter all measured offsets

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4.1.3 Coda Octopus F-180
If a Coda Octopus F-180 system is available it will replace a gyro and motion sensor.
The F180 driver in HYSWEEP® HARDWARE supplies attitude to HYSWEEP Survey.

The unit should be connected via network.
1. Choose the Coda Octopus F180 driver as shown below (Figure 4-9):
Figure 4-9: F-180 setup in Hysweep hardware
2. To connect to the F180, just set the Port to 3000 and leave the default IP address
under the CONNECT tab (Figure 4-10).

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Figure 4-10: F-180 connection in Hysweep hardware

3. Enter your offsets relative to your vessel origin under the OFFSETS tab.
− Just remember where your vessel reference is located based on the offsets
entered in the F180 software!
4. Now go to the F180 Setup in HYSWEEP® HARDWARE.
− You can choose 25, 50 or 100Hz for the logging rate. Usually 25Hz is plenty, but
for those who insist on “getting every last drop” you are given the option to log
everything!
Figure 4-11: F-180 connection in Hysweep hardware

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Setup of Hypack
5 Setup of Hypack
Configure Hypack hardware for navigation and Hysweep data. Alternatively the gyro
can be set up here (Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1: Hypack hardware
5.1 Navigation
Select the correct driver or use “GPS NMEA-0183” (Figure 5-2).
Configure it to receive Position, Speed and Tide (if RTK). Heading is coming from the
Gyro.
Figure 5-2: GPS setup in Hypack hardware

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5.2 Gyro
If not already connected to Hysweep, choose the correct gyro or use “NMEA 0183”
driver (HDT protocol).
5.3 Tide
Tide offsets are entered in Hypack (online or during post processing)
Navigation and Gyro input: The navigation and gyro input must be used by
Hypack. Make sure to delete these ports from the HydroStar software and set
them up in Hypack. Hypack sends navigation and gyro data to HydroStar.

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5.4 Coda Octopus F-180

Go to HYPACK® HARDWARE and add the F180 device driver.
Figure 5-3: F180 driver in Hypack hardware
The driver’s functions are Position, Speed, Heading, Tide and Heave.
For multibeam surveys, you can uncheck Heading and Heave if you want, as
these will also be received by HYSWEEP® SURVEY. It does no damage to
leave these checked for HYSWEEP®. It just makes the *.RAW files bigger (the
F180 output rate is 100Hz!).
Enter your offsets relative to the vessel’s reference point as entered in the F180
software configuration.
 If using RTK for water levels make sure you measure the F180 reference point
relative to the water level in order to calculate the proper levels in real- time in
HYPACK® SURVEY.
Set connections as follows:
 CONNECT: Network Port,

 PROTOCOL: UDP
 ROLE: Server
 PORT: 3000.

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Once all this is done click on the SETUP button.
 In the F180 Driver Setup dialog you have the synchronization options.
Figure 5-4: F180 setup in Hypack hardware
When synchronizing the PC Clock to the F180, be sure to choose the F180
driver as the sync device under “HYPACK® Configuration” in HYPACK®
HARDWARE as shown below.
Figure 5-5: Time sync in Hypack hardware

You also have the option to take the time tags directly from the F180. This method is
preferred for multibeam setups which are already being time tagged directly from the
F180.
There are also a couple of heave settings: “Use online heave” and “Use long period
heave.” “Use online heave” is recommended for real-time heave correction, as most
users tend to post-process with “long period heave” or “i-heave.”

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The last options pertain to RTK tides. In HYPACK®, tides are normally calculated only
in Fixed RTK mode. “Always calculate tide” ensures you always receive water level
values in the data files, with the assumption that non-Fixed RTK values will be edited
out during post-processing. “Calculate tide in RTK float mode” does just that.
Once you are set up, click OK.
You can now click on TEST. You should see a window like in Figure 5-6
Figure 5-6: F180 Device test
Note the “Time Source” shown in
 “MCOM” will be displayed with clock sync and “Use F180 time tags” checked in the
driver setup.
 “PPS” will be displayed with clock sync and “Use PPS signal for synchronization”
checked.
 “Equipment” will be displayed with no clock sync and “Use F180 time tags” checked
in the driver setup.
 “Computer” will be displayed with no clock sync and no sync options chosen.
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Calibration
6 Calibration
While it is difficult to accurately measure the angular mounting components (roll, pitch,
and yaw) of multibeam systems, errors in these measurements can lead to inaccurate
surveys. The patch test is a data collection and processing procedure to calibrate these
angles, along with positioning system latency.
In the latency test, we successively modify GPS latency by the time step for the
number of steps selected using the original GPS latency time as the center time. At
each step, the depth profiles are recalculated and drawn in cross section, so that the
number of cross-sections = the number of time steps.
In yaw, roll and pitch tests, we successively modify the respective mounting angles by
angle step for the number of steps selected. Again, at each step the depth profiles are
recalculated.
The error term for all tests comes from comparing the 2 files contained in each cross
section. It is simply the average depth error between files.
In the PATCH TEST, the roll test is, by far, the most important because it is
misalignment in the roll direction that leads to the greatest survey errors. The roll test
always works and gives repeatable results.
The other tests that depend on accurate positioning (latency, pitch and yaw), do not
always work. Sometimes they do, but don’t be surprised if you run one of these tests
twice and get somewhat different results. (Use the average in this case.) We think that
drift in GPS positions is responsible.
The full calibration is done in Hysweep and all offset’s must be entered in HydroStar.
The patch test derives:
 The errors resulting from a mounting offset of the sonar head, and the motion
sensor and gyrocompass.
 The errors resulting from uncompensated GPS latency.
Patch tests are performed after initial installation, and periodically thereafter if sensors
are modified, to quantify any residual biases from the initial system alignment.
During this calibration series, four separate tests are performed to determine residual
alignment biases for:
 Roll Offset
 Position Time Delay (Latency)
 Pitch Offset
 Yaw/Azimuthal Offset

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6.1 Patch Test Data Collection (SeaBeam 3000) in Hypack

Lines are run over specific bottom terrain in a specific way for each offset. Patch test
only works on overlapping data. While doing the patch tests it is necessary to stay on
the line as best as you can (< 2-5 m offset to the line). A sound velocity profile in the
survey area must be taken immediately before the calibration runs in the area.
6.2 Roll Angle

To test the roll angle locate an area where the bottom is smooth and flat. The depth
variance per beam must be low, means there must be no rocks, no artificial objects, no
gaps or slopes on the surveyed tracks. Set the fan width to full swath width. Create a
line that is about 10x the water depth (minimum 1000 meter) long.
Run the line, at normal survey speed in alternating directions as shown down below.
Process them following the single head procedure.
Figure 6-1: Roll calibration line
6.3 Latency Time

Create a 1000 to 2000 meter planned line perpendicular to a bank or over a feature on
the seabed. Then run the line twice in the same direction, once at maximum survey
speed and again as slowly as possible. It doesn’t matter whether the line is run up-
slope or down-slope. Choose an area where the current is slow, to minimize crabbing
and make it easier to stay on line. Errors in pitch and yaw angles cancel out. Process
them following the single head procedure.
Figure 6-2: Latency calibration line

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6.4 Pitch Angle

To test pitch, run a reciprocal survey line across the bank at normal survey speed.
Process them following the single head procedure.
Figure 6-3: Pitch angle
6.5 Yaw Angle

To test yaw, run two parallel lines up or down a slope in the same direction at normal
survey speed. The swaths of the lines must overlap! Process them following the single
head procedure.
Figure 6-4: Yaw angle


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6.6 Patch test processing in MBMAX (32bit Editor)

The patch test is done during Phase 3 in MBMax processing:
1. In Hypack, start MBMax.
2. Load only the necessary (two) files at a time.
3. Apply tide corrections if any.
4. Go through Phase 1 editing and check Navigation, heave, roll, pitch, etc.
6. Convert files “Raw to Corrected”

7. Edit quickly the data and delete any large spikes.
8. Enter “Phase 3” editing by clicking the “Fill Matrix” button.
9. Run patch test from menu or use the patch test tool to manually cut a test section
yourself (Figure 6-5).
If you want the HYSWEEP® EDITOR to choose the cross section on which to base the
statistics, select TOOLS-PATCH TEST. The PATCH TEST will appear displaying the
selected data and an "Automatic Cross Section" label.
In this case the cross sections will be positioned as follows:
 Roll: Transverse to the survey lines at their mid-point.

 Pitch and Latency: Directly under the track line.
 Yaw: Mid-way between the track lines.
If you want to choose the cross section on which to base the statistics yourself, click
the wrench icon in the Survey window then define the cross section by dragging the
cursor across the data in the Survey window. The PATCH TEST will appear displaying
the selected data and a "Manual Cross Section" label.
The PATCH TEST is a 4-tabbed dialog—one tab for each offset tested.
1. In Hypack, start MBMax.
2. Load only the necessary (two) files at a time.
3. Select the tab that corresponds to the sounding lines you selected. (If you selected
the lines to test roll, select the roll tab.)
4. Each tab has suggested settings for the Angle/Time Step and Number of Steps.
You may enter new values if you wish.
− Angle/Time Step is the increment for each step.
− Number of Steps is the number of calculations either side of the original latency
time.

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5. Click [Start Test].
− The HYSWEEP® EDITOR will do the calculations to determine if any offset

adjustments are necessary. When the calculations are complete, the results will
be displayed.
The calculated adjustment will appear under Adjustment. It will be used with the initial
adjustment to calculate and update the final adjustment which is entered in the offsets
dialog in HYSWEEP® HARDWARE.
You can view cross sections of your soundings and the results of the calculations in the
graphs in the lower part of the window.
Figure 6-5: Example of a successful pitch test


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6.7 Entering the Offsets in HydroStar

The calculated adjustments have to be entered into HydroStar as well.
Enter all values into the ship’s parameter file and save the file with the extension
*.shipxse.
 Enter the Roll offsets in the Hydrophone section of the SB 3000.

 Enter the Pitch offsets in the Projector section of the SB 3000.
 Enter the Yaw offsets in the Projector section of the SB 3000.
 Enter the latency offsets in the Navigation Sensor section of the SB 3000.
Figure 6-6: Ship’s parameter file in HydroStar


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6.8 Important Notes:

 Surface Sound Velocity:
− The Surface sound velocity MUST be entered or connected in the HydroStar
program.
 Quality flags:
− Each single sounding has a quality flag. This quality allows filtering the data by
quality during processing. ELAC uses quality indicators ranging from 1 to 9, 1
being the best and 9 the poorest quality. Hypack has a different quality
indication. The ELAC quality is changed in Hysweep to:
Hysweep = 9 - HydroStar Code.
Elac´s HydroStar Hypack´s Hysweep
1 (good) 8 (good)
2 7
3 6
4 5
5 4
6 3
7 2
8(poor) 1 (poor)
9 (deleted) 0(deleted)
Figure 6-7: Beam quality codes
Usually only quality 8 to 5 is used for processing in Hysweep. So in Hysweep the “High
quality Lower limit should be set to 5 and the Marginal Quality Lower limit should be set
to 3.

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