Instruction manual

Simrad EK60

850-164696 / A

2.1 Basic procedure

The basic installation procedure is presented here. Detailed

technical information can be found in the next chapters. The

applicable page references are made in the procedure.

1) Parts configuration

Check that you have received all the parts required for the

installation; cables, connectors, brackets etc.

2) Transducer(s)

Install the transducer(s) and the transducer cables according to

the guidelines in this manual and the drawings provided with the

transducer.

3) Computer and display

Set up and install the computer and display. Several

configurations are available, mainly because you can either

order this equipment from Simrad, buy it elsewhere, or use

existing hardware. Note that minimum requirements must be

met.

Note Make sure that there is a reliable ground connection between the

computer and the ship’s ground.

4) Processor Unit and display

Mount the Processor Unit (computer) and the display using the

appropriate brackets. Connect the pointing device. Note that a

keyboard and a mouse (or other pointing device) is required.

5) General Purpose Transceiver (GPT)

One or more General Purpose Transceivers (GPT) are required

with the EK60 echo sounder. Mount the General Purpose

Transceiver using the appropriate brackets. Connect the

transducer cable and the power cable.

If required, install a two-wire cable to provide remote on/off

control of the of the GPT(s). The “remote” end of this cable

must be terminated in an on/off toggle switch.

5) Ethernet

A dedicated Ethernet connection must be used between the

General Purpose Transceiver(s) and the computer.

Using one GPT: If only one transceiver is used, you need a

twisted pair cable with swapped receive and transmit wires. This

cable is connected directly between the transceiver and the

computer.