SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module Instruction Manual

June 3, 2024
Simrad

S5100 Sonar module
Installation manual
SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module

www.simrad-yachting.com

S5100 Sonar module

Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing maritime safety practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to  pecifications without notice.

Governing Language
This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from,  another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the  official version of the Documentation.

Copyright
Copyright © 2021 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or system: www.simradyachting.com.

Compliance statements
This equipment complies with:

  • CE under EMC directive 2014/30/EU
  • The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008

The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the product’s section at the following website: www.simrad-yachting.com.

About this manual
Intended audience
This manual is a reference guide for installing the S5100. The manual is written for marine electronics technicians, and assumes some prior knowledge and skills relevant to the type of work to be carried out.

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Introduction

Overview
The S5100 is a networked triple CHIRP module including 3 independent sonar channels. This allows for simultaneous use of High, Medium and Low CHIRP, and for dual independent ranges on a single screen. In addition, each frequency range can be viewed on connected MFDs in the network.
The module is compatible with a variety of Navico’s Multi-Function Displays (MFDs). See more details on the S5100 website on www.simrad- yachting.com.

Parts included

SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module - Fig 1

  1. S5100 unit
  2. (4x) Fixing screws, Phillips stainless steel, 25 mm (1″)
  3. Power cable, 2 m (6.5 ft)
  4.  Ethernet cable, 1.8 m (6 ft)
  5. Fuse holder
  6. Fuse, 7.5 A
  7. Documentation pack

Connectors and LED location

SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module - Fig 2

  1. Power connector
  2. Grounding screw
  3. LED status indicators
  4. Ethernet connector
  5. Sonar channel 1
  6. Sonar channel 2
  7. Sonar channel 3

Installation

Mounting location
Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut.
For overall width and height requirements, refer to “Dimensional drawings” on page 18.
Do not mount any part where it can be used as a hand hold, where it might be submerged, or where it will interfere with the operation, launching, or retrieving of the boat.
The unit should be mounted so that the operator can easily see the LED status indicators. Check that it is possible to route cables to the intended mounting location.
Leave sufficient clearance to connect all relevant cables.
The unit can be mounted on a horizontal or on a vertical surface. Create drip loops when the unit is mounted on a vertical surface with connections exiting upwards.

SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module - Fig 3

Before cutting a hole in a panel, make sure that there are no hidden electrical wires or other parts behind the panel.
Ensure that any holes cut are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat’s structure. If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder, or marine electronics installer.
Note: Where flush mounted, the enclosure should be dry and well ventilated. In small enclosures, it may be required to fit forced cooling.

Warning: Inadequate ventilation and subsequent overheating of the unit may cause unreliable operation and reduced service life. Exposing the unit to conditions that exceeds the specifications could invalidate your warranty. – refer to “Technical specifications” on page 17.
Transducer installation
For transducer installation information, refer to separate installation instructions included with the transducer.

Wiring

Guidelines
Don’t:

  • make sharp cable bends
  • run cables in a way that allows water to flow down into the connectors
  • run the data cables adjacent to radar, transmitter, or large/high current carrying cables or high frequency signal cables
  • run cables so they interfere with mechanical systems
  • run cables over sharp edges or burrs

Do this:

  • make drip and service loops

  • use cable-tie on all cables to keep them secure

  • solder/crimp and insulate all wiring connections if extending or shortening the cables.
    Extending cables should be done with suitable crimp connectors or solder and heat shrink. Protect joints from water, humidity and otherwise corrosive environments

  • leave enough space for connecting and disconnecting cables

Warning: Before starting the installation, be sure to turn electrical power off. If power is left on or turned on during the installation, fire, electrical shock, or other serious injury may occur. Be sure that the voltage of the power supply is compatible with the unit.
Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be connected to (+) DC with a fuse or a circuit breaker.

Grounding the unit
For additional safety, install grounding cable in ground screw hole as indicated on the illustration. Recommended 16 awg wire.

Power connection
The unit is designed to be powered by a 12 or 24 V DC system. It is protected against reverse polarity, under voltage and over voltage (for a limited duration).

SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module - Fig 5

Key Purpose Color
1 DC negative Black
2 Not used Blue
3 Power control Yellow
4 +12/24 V DC Red

Power control
The unit has no power key and will turn on when power is applied.
If the unit is connected directly to the vessel’s battery, the module will continue to draw power even when it is not in operation. It is recommended that the yellow power cable wire be fitted with an optional on/off switch, allowing the unit to be powered off when not in use.

Some MFD systems can be configured for power control. When the S5100 is used in such systems it is recommended to connect the unit to the power control bus and set the MFD to power control master. Refer to your MFD documentation for more information.

SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module - Fig 7

Key Purpose Color
1 DC negative Black
2 Not connected Blue
3 Power control Yellow
4 +12/24 V DC Red
5 Power control bus

Connecting the S5100 to MFD systems
The S5100 connects to your MFD system over the Ethernet network.

SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module - Fig 8

Key Purpose Color
1 Transmit positive TX+ Blue/White
2 Transmit negative TX- Blue
3 Receive positive RX+ Orange/White
4 Receive negative RX- Orange
5 Shield Bare

The illustration shows:

  • how the S5100 connects to a single MFD (A), and how MFDs with two Ethernet connectors can daisy chain (B) to share sonar data
  • how sonar data from the S5100 can be shared by connecting the MFDs via a network expansion port (C)

SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module - Fig 9

Transducer connection

Warning: Removing the transducer cables from the S5100 while the module is powered on can cause sparks that can damage the S5100 transmitter as well as the transducers. Remove the transducer cables only after the module has been disconnected from its power source.

Transducers with 9 pin connector
Up to three 9 pin transducers can be connected directly to any of the sonar channels on the S5100.
One 9 pin transcuder can be connected to the remaining open channel after a dual connector transducer has been attached.
Transducers with 7 pin connector
Transducers with a blue 7 pin connector must be connected to S5100 by using the 7-9 adapter cable.
The adapter cable connects to any of the sonar channels.
Transducers with bare wires
Transducers with bare wires must be connected to the S5100 via the optional Junction box (A) (part number 000-13262-001).
The Junction box cable connects to the sonar channels as follows:

  • single frequency transducers: to any of the sonar channels
  • dual frequency transducers: to Channel-1 and Channel-2, or to Channel-2 and Channel-3 as described in “Transducers with two connectors” on page 13

SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module - Fig 11

Detailed installation description and wiring diagram is included with the junction box.

Transducers with two connectors
When using transducers with two connectors:

  • connect the high frequency element connector (A) to the Channel-1 or Channel-2 plug
  • connect the low frequency element connector (B) to the plug to the immediate right of the plug used for the high frequency connector.

SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module - Fig 12

Troubleshooting

LED indicators
5 LEDs on the unit’s cover indicate status for the S5100, for the network and for connected transducers.

SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module - Fig 13

Power LED

  • OFF
    – No power connection

  • Check power and power cable

  • Check yellow wire

  • ON – Red
    – System starting

  • ON – Green
    – System operational

  • FLASHING – Red/Green
    – Software error or unit reprogrammed

  • Restart the unit

  • If still not ok, contact Customer Support

Network LED

  • OFF
    – No Ethernet connection

  • Check cable

  • ON – Green
    – Ethernet connected and ok

Sonar LEDs

  • OFF
    – Transducer not connected

  • FLASHING every 0.5 second – Red
    – Initializing transmitter

  • FLASHING every second – Green
    – Searching for bottom signal

  • ON – Green
    – System operational

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance
The unit does not contain any field serviceable components. Therefore, the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance.
Checking the connectors
The connectors should be checked by visual inspection only. Push the connector plugs into the connector. If the connector plugs are equipped with a lock, ensure that it is in the correct position.
Software update
Software updates are available at: www.simrad-yachting.com 
The software can be updated from a compatible display unit. To update the software from the display unit, refer to the display unit documentation.

Spare parts and accessories

The most up-to-date list of spare parts and accessories is available at the product site on www.simrad-yachting.com.
S5100 Spare parts and accessories

Item Part number
Power cable, length 1.8 m (6 ft) 000-00128-001
Ethernet cable yellow 5 Pin, 2 m (6.5 ft) 000-0127-51
Ethernet cable yellow 5 Pin, 4.5 m (15 ft) 000-0127-29
Ethernet cable yellow 5 Pin, 7.7 m (25 ft) 000-0127-30
Ethernet cable yellow 5 Pin, 15.2 m (50 ft) 000-0127-37
Junction box with adapter cable for bare wire transducers 000-13262-001
 7 to 9 pin adapter cable for 7 pin Airmar transducers 000-13313-001

Technical specifications

Note: The most up-to-date specifications list is available at: www .simrad-yachting.com
S5100

Approvals|
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Compliance| EMC directive 2014/30/EU
Standard| IEC 60945
Connectivity|
Transducer| 3 x 9-pin sonar connectors
Ethernet| 1 x 100 Mbps
Power| 1 x 4-pins power connector
Electrical|
Supply voltage – Operating| 9-32 V DC
Supply voltage -OFF to ON| 10A – 31.2 V DC
Power consumption – Max| 85 W
Recommended fuse rating| 7.5 A
Environmental|
Operating temperature range| -15°C – +55°C (5°F – 131°F)
Storage temperature| -30°C – +70°C (-22°F – 158°F)
Waterproof rating| IPxS
Humidity| Up to 95% at 35°C (95°F) non-condensing
Shock and vibration| Acc to IEC 60945
Physical|
Dimensions| See “Dimensional drawings” on page 18
Weight| 4.7 kg (10A Ibs)
Compass Safe Distance| 1.8 m (6 ft)
Sonar specification|
Power output| 600 W – 3 kW RMS (dependent on transducer)
Frequencies| 25 – 250 kHz
Transmitter and receiver type| 3 tuned CHIRP transmitters
3 Broadband tuned receivers
Warranty Period| 2 years

Dimensional drawings

S5100

SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module - Fig 14

Documents / Resources

| SIMRAD S5100 Sonar module [pdf] Instruction Manual
S5100, Sonar module, S5100 Sonar module
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