Installation Manual

Simrad SR70
Catch monitoring receiver

TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES www.simrad.com

 Simrad SR70
Catch Monitoring Receiver
Installation Manual

The purpose of this manual is to provide the descriptions and

procedures required to install the SR70 Catch Monitoring Receiver
and set it up to interface the TV80.
• About this manual, page 5
• Simrad SR70, page 6
• Installing the SR70 using its mounting brackets, page 11
• Cable plan, page 12
• List of SR70 cables, page 13
• Setting up summary, page 14
• Technical specifications, page 16
• SR70 outline dimensions, page 17
• Overview of frequency selection, page 18

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Document information
• Product: Simrad SR70
• Document: Installation Manual
• Document part number: 423852
• Revision: A
• Date of issue: 20 August 2020

Copyright
The information contained in this document remains the sole property of Kongsberg
Maritime AS. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by
any means, and the information contained within it is not to be communicated to a third
party, without the prior written consent of Kongsberg Maritime AS.

Warning
The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for
which it was designed. Improper use or maintenance may cause damage to the
equipment and/or injury to personnel. You must be familiar with the contents of the
appropriate manuals before attempting to operate or work on the equipment.
Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by
improper installation, use or maintenance of the equipment.

Disclaimer
Kongsberg Maritime AS endeavours to ensure that all information in this document is
correct and fairly stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.

Support information
If you require maintenance or repair, contact your local dealer. You can also contact us
using the following address: simrad.support@simrad.com. If you need information
about our other products, visit https: //www.simrad.com. On this website you will also
find a list of our dealers and distributors.

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Table of contents

ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............................................................. 5

SIMRAD SR70.......................................................................... 6
SR70 Receiver Unit ...........................................................................................................6
Scope of supply..................................................................................................................7
System diagram..................................................................................................................8
Support information ...........................................................................................................9
INSTALLING THE SR70 USING ITS MOUNTING
BRACKETS .......................................................................... 11
CABLE PLAN .......................................................................... 12
LIST OF SR70 CABLES ........................................................... 13
SETTING UP SUMMARY.......................................................... 14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 16
SR70 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS................................................. 17
OVERVIEW OF FREQUENCY SELECTION ................................. 18

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About this manual

The purpose of this manual is to present the descriptions and drawings required to install
the Simrad SR70 Catch Monitoring Receiver.

Target audience
The manual is intended for technical personnel; such as skilled shipyard workers,
electricians, qualified engineers and naval architects. It is assumed that you understand
the general principles of maritime electronic equipment. You must also be familiar with
the installation of electronic and mechanical products. You are expected to have basic
mechanical skills and familiarity with handling of sensitive electronic equipment.

Installation instructions and drawings

The information in this document must be regarded as general guidelines and
recommendations only. The installation shipyard must design and manufacture
installation hardware to fit each individual hydrophone on the vessel.
Note
The installation shipyard must provide all necessary design and installation drawings, as
well as the relevant work standards and mounting procedures.
If required, all documents provided by the shipyard for the physical installation of the
SR70 must be approved by the vessel’s national registry and corresponding maritime
authority and/or classification society. Such approval must be obtained before the
installation can begin. The shipowner and shipyard doing the installation are responsible
for obtaining and paying for such approval.

Kongsberg Maritime AS will accept no responsibility for any damage or injury to the
system, vessel or personnel caused by equipment that has been incorrectly installed or
maintained, or by drawings, instructions or procedures that have not been prepared by
us. The outline dimensions of the SR70 hydrophone and the relevant installation items
can be found in the Drawing file chapter in this manual.
End user manuals and source drawings (normally in AutoCad format) can be downloaded
from our website.
• https://www.simrad.com

Registered trademarks
Observe the registered trademarks that apply.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and
other countries.
Simrad®, SIMRAD® and the Simrad® logo are either registered trademarks, or
trademarks of Kongsberg Maritime AS in Norway and other countries.

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Simrad SR70

SR70 Receiver Unit

The SR70 Receiver Unit comprises a rugged box providing all necessary receiver
electronics. You can connect maximum four hydrophones.
The SR70 Catch Monitoring
Receiver is used in catch
monitoring systems to receive
the information from the
wireless sensors and send it to
the computer.
The communication between
the receiver and the computer
is made using a high speed
Ethernet line.
The receiver supports these catch monitoring sensors:
• PX MultiSensor Mk2
• PX Universal
• PX MultiCatch
• PX Flow
• PX TrawlEye
The SR70 operates on 110 to 230 VAC.

SR70 main parts identification

The rear part of the SR70 is fitted with connectors for up to four hydrophones, Ethernet
interface, and AC and DC power. LED indicators provide status information about the
hydrophones connected and the receiver performance.
A Hydrophone
connectors
B Ethernet
communication port
C DC power socket
D AC power connector

Related topics
System diagram, page 8

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Scope of supply
Observe the items provided with the SR70 delivery.

SR70
Item Part number1 In the box
SR70 Catch Monitoring Receiver 396791 SR70 Catch Monitoring Receiver
Power cable
Ethernet cable
USB to RS-232 Serial port adapter cable
Configuration cables
Documentation
1 This is the order number. The number identifies a complete unit and relevant accessories packed in
its shipping container.

Optional items
The items are not included with the SR70 delivery, and must be ordered separately.
Optional items Order number1 Part number2
Computer 419112 428474 The computer contains the operational
software, and offers the user interface that
allows you to control the TV80.
Trawl hydrophone HYD-205254 314-205250 The hydrophone receives the acoustic
communications from the catch sensors
Purse seine HYD-202711 314–202275
and converts these to electrical signals.
hydrophone
Portable HYD-202713 314–203863
hydrophone
1 The number identifies a complete unit and relevant accessories packed in its shipping container.
2 This is the part number on the unit label.

Related topics
System diagram, page 8

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System diagram
The system diagram identifies the main components of a basic SR70 system.
The basic system configuration consists of a SR70, two hydrophones, and a computer
where the Simrad TV80 software runs.

A Display
B Computer + TV80
C SR70 Catch Monitoring Receiver
D Hydrophone (The SR70 Catch Monitoring Receiver allows you to connect four
hydrophones.)
Unless otherwise specified in a contract, the display, the computer, and the hydrophone
are not included in the standard delivery from Kongsberg Maritime.

Related topics
SR70 Receiver Unit, page 6
Scope of supply, page 7

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Support information
If you need technical support for your Simrad SR70 you must contact your local dealer,
or one of our support departments. A list of all our offices and dealers is provided on our
website. You can also contact our main support office in Norway.

Norway (main office)

• Company name: Kongsberg Maritime AS / Simrad
• Address: Strandpromenaden 50, N3190 Horten, Norway
• Telephone: +47 33 03 40 00
• Telefax: +47 33 04 29 87
• Website: https://www.simrad.no
• E-mail address: simrad.support@simrad.com

Spain
• Company name: Simrad Spain S.L.U
• Address: Partida Atalayes 20, 03570 Villajoyosa, Spain
• Telephone: +34 966 810 149
• Telefax: +34 966 852 304
• Website: http://www.simrad.es
• E-mail address: simrad.spain@simrad.com

France
• Company name: Simrad France
• Address: 5 rue de Men Meur, 29730 Guilvinec, France
• Telephone: +33 298 582 388
• Telefax: +33 298 582 388
• Website: http://www.simrad.fr
• E-mail address: simrad.france@simrad.com

USA
• Company name: Kongsberg Underwater Technology Inc / Simrad Fisheries
• Address: 19210 33rd Ave W, Suite A, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA
• Telephone: +1 425 712 1136
• Telefax: +1 425 712 1193
• Website: https://www.simrad.com
• E-mail address: fish.usa.support@simrad.com

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Canada
• Company name: Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd.
• Address: 1598 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 5M5, Canada
• Telephone: +1 604 464 8144
• Telefax: +1 604 941 5423
• Website: https://www.simrad.com
• E-mail address: simrad.canada@simrad.com

Malaysia
• Company name: Kongsberg Maritime Malaysia Sdn. Bhd
• Address: Unit 27-5 Signature Offices, The Boulevard, Mid Val-
ley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Telephone: +65 6411 7488
• Telefax: +60 3 2201 3359
• Website: https://www.simrad.com
• E-mail address: simrad.asia@simrad.com

Korea
• Company name: Kongsberg Maritime Korea Ltd
• Address: #1101 Harbor Tower, 113-1, Nampodong 6-Ga, Jung-Gu, Busan 600-
046, Korea
• Telephone: +82 51 242 9933
• Telefax: +82 51 242 9934
• Website: https://www.simrad.com
• E-mail address: simrad.korea@simrad.com

China
• Company name: Kongsberg Maritime China Ltd
• Address: 555 Chuanqiao Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, 201206, China
• Telephone: +86 21 3127 9888
• Telefax: +86 21 3127 9555
• Website: https://www.simrad.com
• E-mail address: simrad.china@simrad.com

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Installing the SR70 using its mounting

brackets
The receiver unit can be installed vertically or horizontally using the integrated mounting
brackets.

Prerequisites
A suitable location for the SR70 must be defined prior to installation. The unit can in
principle be mounted anywhere on board the ship, provided that the location is dry and
ventilated. The physical length of the cables limits the distance between the receiver
and the hydrophone.
You must be equipped with a standard set of tools. This tool set must comprise the
normal tools for electronic and electromechanical tasks.

Context
If you mount the SR70 on a bulkhead, position the unit so that all the connectors are
facing down.
Ensure maximum physical distance between the receiver unit and the power supply
unit. This is important to reduce noise.

Procedure
1 Observe the installation requirements.
a The position must be chosen to fit the available cable lengths between the
receiver unit and the other units it connects to.
b Make sure that enough space is made available for maintenance purposes.
c Make sure that adequate ventilation is available to avoid overheating.
d Make sure that the installation method allows for the physical vibration,
movements and forces normally experienced on a vessel.
2 Place the unit in the selected location.
3 Secure the unit using four bolts or screws.
4 Connect the cables.
Note
When you connect the cables, make sure that they are all properly secured, and able
to withstand the vibration and movements of the vessel.

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Cable plan
The cables are used to connect the SR70 to the computer and to the hydrophone or
hydrophones.

A Display
B Computer + TV80
C SR70 Catch Monitoring Receiver
D Hydrophones
Cables identified with an asterisk (*) are system or commercial cables. These cables are
provided with the SR70 delivery or the relevant item.

Related topics
List of SR70 cables, page 13

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List of SR70 cables

A set of cables is required to connect the SR70 units to each other, and to the relevant
power source(s). Additional cables are required to connect the SR70 to peripheral
devices.

Computer cables
Cable Type From/To Minimum requirements
C03 Video cable From computer to display
This is a commercial cable. The display cable is often physically attached to the display,
and terminated in the “computer end” with a male connector.
C06 Ethernet cable From computer to Receiver Unit. CAT-6
C09 Serial cable From computer to Receiver Unit.

SR70 Catch Monitoring Receiver cables

Cable Type From/To Minimum requirements
C51 AC power cable From Receiver Unit to AC power 2 x 1.5 mm2 + 1.5 mm2 Ground
outlet
C52 DC power cable From Receiver Unit to DC power 2 x 1.5 mm2 + 1.5 mm2 Ground
outlet (Optional cable)

Hydrophone / Hydrophone splitter cables

Cable Type From/To Minimum requirements
C41 Hydrophone cable From hydrophone to receiver

Note
Cable numbers not shown are not relevant for the purpose of this manual.

Related topics
Cable plan, page 12

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Setting up summary
Before a new SR70 Catch Monitoring Receiver can be put to use, it must be set up
for operation.

Prerequisites
The Receiver Unit must be connected to the computer using an Ethernet line.

Context
This information describes several sequential tasks. For the detailed procedures, see the
TV80 Reference Manual or Online help.

Procedure
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Open the Network Connections dialog box.
3 Define the IP address on the Ethernet adapter.
• IP Address: 192.168.1.30
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4 Install the TV80 software.
5 On the Software License page, install the software license(s).
6 Set up the relevant Receiver Unit(s).
a On the Setup menu, select Installation.

b Select Add LAN Port to open the Select Input (LAN) dialog box.
c Select the SR70 Catch Monitoring Receiver.

7 Inspect the quality of reception identifying the cleanest frequencies.

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a Select the hydrophone icon on the corresponding “block diagram” to open

the SR Hydrophone Setup dialog box.
b Select the Spectrum icon, under the Hydrophone icon to access the Spectrum
dialog box.

The graph in the Spectrum dialog box provides you with information about
the background noise and the signal strength in the selected frequency band.
With the channel identifiers you can easily see in which channels you have
signals and noise.
8 Select the gear you wish to use.
The Select Gear page is located at the left of the Installation
dialog box.
9 Select one or more catch monitoring sensors, and place them
on the chosen gear.
To open the Add New Sensor dialog box, select Add New
Sensor at the bottom of the Sensor list page in the Installation
dialog box.
10 Define the relevant sensor view according to your needs and
sensors configuration.

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Technical specifications
These technical specifications summarize the main functional and operational
characteristics of the SR70 Catch Monitoring Receiver.
Note
At Kongsberg Maritime, we are continuously working to improve the quality and
performance of our products. The technical specifications may be changed without
prior notice.

Weight and outline dimensions

• Weight: 5 kg (Approximately)
• Outline dimensions:
– Height: 84 mm
– Width: 438 mm
– Depth: 213 mm

Power requirements
• Voltage requirement: 110 – 230 VAC / +24 DC
Maximum voltage deviation: 15%

Environmental requirements
• Operating temperature: 0 to +50 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 to 70 °C
• Relative humidity: 5 to 95% relative, non-condensing
• Ingress protection (IP) rating: IP52

Compass safe distance

• Compass safe distance: Not applicable. The unit is not located on the bridge.

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SR70 outline dimensions

Download the source drawing from the SR70 pages on https://www.simrad.com.

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Overview of frequency selection

If many acoustic systems are used simultaneously, due care must be taken to prevent
acoustic interference between the different instruments. Make sure you do not have any
interfering channel if you have a PI Receiver working simultaneously with an SR15
or SR70 Receiver.
Kongsberg Maritime Catch monitoring sensors communicate on a frequency range
from 40 to 50 kHz.
Frequencies 39.4 - 40.8 - 42.2 - 43.6 - 45.0 - 46.4 - 47.8 - 49.2 -
(kHz) 40.7 42.1 43.5 44.9 46.3 47.7 49.1 50.5
PX TrawlEye
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Channel
PX Sensors 2 6
1L 1H 2L 3L 3H 4L 4H 5L 5H 6L 7L 7H 8L 8H
Channel H H
PI Sensors — — 1 - 30
— — — — —
Channel

SR15 and SR70 Receiver Units

• Frequency range: 39.4 to 50.5 kHz.
• An SR type receiver has 8 communication channels when interfacing the following
sensor/sensors:
– PX TrawlEye
• An SR type receiver has 16 communication channels (1 Low to 8 High) when
interfacing the following sensor/sensors:
– PX MultiSensor Mk2
– PX MultiCatch
– PX Universal
– PX Flow

PI50 and PI60 Receiver Units

• The PI50/PI60 Receiver Units frequency range is from 43.6 to 49.4 kHz. It works in
the same operational frequency band as PX TrawlEye sensor channels 4 to 8 and the
rest of PX sensors channels 4L to 8H.
• The PI50/PI60 Receiver Units channels are 1 to 30.
Make sure you do not have any interfering channel if you have a PI Receiver working
simultaneously with an SR15 or SR70 Receiver.
Lower frequencies are better for long range communications. If you need long-range
communication, you should use low channels.

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