Operation Manual
FarSounder, Inc.
F31552 (Rev. 3.8.0)
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Some messages provide speed in either knots or km/h. When available, the user can select the units they
prefer.
For rate of turn, the user can select from the following NMEA messages:
• ROT: Rate of turn.
For course over ground, the user can select from the following NMEA messages:
• RMC: Recommended minimum Specific GNSS data.
• VTG: Course over ground and ground speed.
8. Using the Export Option
One of the options under the Configuration Menu is "Export". The export feature is used for sharing system
data with FarSounder. When this feature is activated, a .zip file will be saved to the desktop containing:
• raw sonar data for the last few pings,
• SonaSoft™ log files, and
• all registry settings used by SonaSoft™.
The .zip file can be sent to FarSounder for evaluation. The contents will allow FarSounder engineers to see
exactly what was seen on the vessel. It will also allow them to reprocess the raw sonar data with alternate
settings.
9. Toggling Between Bow and Stern Nodes
For vessels with both Bow and Stern navigation sonars, the Configuration Manager includes a "Toggle Bow/
Stern" menu option. After selecting this option from the menu, the user must confirm the action by clicking
on a pop up button. This prevents toggling by accidentally clicking on the menu option.