Technical information
Table Of Contents
- PART1.pdf
- PART2.pdf
- OPERATION OF THE EQ 55
- BASIC OPERATION OF THE EQ 55
- MENU SELECTIONS
- DISPLAY MODE MENU
- EXPANSION MENU
- GAIN MENU
- TRANSMIT POWER MENU
- CONFIGURATION MENU
- Configuration- Units of Measure
- Configuration - Background Color
- Configuration - Language
- Configuration - EXT I/F (External Interface) Sub-menu
- Configuration - EXT I/F - NMEA 0183
- Configuration - EXT I/F - Printer
- Configuration - EXT I/F - Ship's Speed
- Configuration - EXT I/F - Water Temperature
- Configuration - EXT I/F - Trigger
- Configuration - Test Pattern
- Configuration - TVG (Time Varying Gain)
- Configuration - Color Threshold
- Configuration - Scroll Speed
- Configuration - Alarms Sub-menu
- Configuration - Alarms - Set Min Depth (Set Minimum Depth)
- Configuration - Alarms - Set Max Depth (Set Maximum Depth)
- Configuration - Alarms - Min and Max Alarms ON/OFF
- Configuration - White Line
- Configuration - Filter
- Configuraiton - STC (Sensitivity Time Control)
- Configuration - Depth Adjust (Depth Adjustment)
- Configuration - Sound Velocity
- Configuration - Save Settings
- Configuration - Load Settings
- OPERATION OF THE EQ 55
- PART3.pdf
- PART4.pdf
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EQ 55.
- BASIC INFORMATION
- TRANSDUCERS AND SPEED/TEMPERATURE SENSORS
- DETERMINING THE POSITION FOR THE TRANSDUCER
- General
- Go Deep
- The Boundary Water Layer
- Propeller Noise
- Vessel Heave
- Noise From Protruding Objects on the Hull
- Summing up on Transducer Location
- Thru-hull Installation
- EQ 55 Standard Transducer Mounted to Wood or Fiberglass Hull
- EQ 55 Standard Transducer Mounted to Wood or Fiberglass Hull.
- Adapter plate for EQ 55 Standard Transducer Mounted to a Steel Hull.
- EQ 55 Standard Transducer Mounted to a Steel Hull.
- EQ 55 Standard Transducer Mounted to a Steel Hull.
- Steel Stuffing Tube for EQ 55 Standard Transducer.
- DISPLAY UNIT INSTALLATION
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
- Power Supply Connections
- Fuse
- Cabinet Grounding
- Rear Panel Receptacles
- Speed and Temperature Sensor Connections
- NMEA 0183 Interface Connections
- Color Printer Connection
- Location of Fuse and Rear Panel Receptacles
- Transducer Connectors ( European)
- Transducer Connectors ( North American )
- Speed Temperature Connectors
- NMEA Connectors
- MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY DRAWING
- OUTLINE & INSTALLATION DRAWING - EQ55 ECHO SOUNDER
- OUTLINE & INSTALLATION DRAWING - EQ55SA ECHO SOUNDER
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EQ 55.
- PART5.pdf
- PART6.pdf
- PART7.pdf
- PART8.pdf
- PARTA.pdf
- PARTB.pdf
950-7001001/Iss1.2 EQ-55 Operators Manua
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Page 1.4 Introduction and System Familiarizatio
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Kongsberg Simrad Mesotech Ltd.
Port Coquitlam, BC - Canada
1.2.3 Safety Statements
This manual contains boxed information that notifies, cautions or WARNS about
various actions. Take note of what they say.
1.2.4 Lifting and Carrying
Use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving and installing the EQ 55.
1.2.5 Installation
Follow the installation instructions in Chapter 4 for proper, safe installation of the
EQ-55. Ensure that the surface that the EQ 55 is mounted to is able to support
the weight of the equipment, especially in rough weather.
1.2.6 Getting Started (Quick Start)
This section provides the user with a short, quick overview of the EQ 55 manual.
1.2.7 Safety Procedures
The EQ 55 is an electrical device. For your safety and the safety of your crew and
vessel we strongly advise you to read Section 1.1 - Safety Summary.
1.3 INSTALLATION
Turn to Chapter 4 - Installation for correct procedures to use in installing the
EQ 55.
1.4 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
If you have never used an echo sounder before or if you are unsure of how a term
is used in this manual, then turn to Appendix B - Glossary of Terms.