B&G Vulcan, Operator'S Manual

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Using the cursor on the Echosounder panel
The cursor can be used to measure a distance to a target, to mark a
position, and to select targets.
By default, the cursor is not shown on the Echosounder image.
When you position the cursor on the Echosounder image; the
screen pauses, the depth at the cursor position is shown, and the
information window is activated.
To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select
the
Clear cursor
menu option.
GoTo cursor
You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning
the cursor on the panel, then using the
Goto Cursor
option in the
menu.
The Cursor assist function
The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision
placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.
Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor
symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.
Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection
circle over the desired item to display item information.
When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to
normal cursor operation.
Measuring distance
The cursor can be used to measure the distance between the
position of two observations on the image.
It is easier to use the measuring function when the image is paused.
1.
Position the cursor on the point from where you want to
measure the distance
2.
Start the measuring function from the menu
3.
Position the cursor on the second measuring point
- A line is drawn between the measuring points, and the
distance is listed in the Information window
4.
Continue selecting new measuring points if required
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