SYSTEM OPERATION
SeaBat 8160
Operator‟s Manual
Page 41
October 6, 2011
Version 5
5.9.7.10 Set Head Synchronization (HeadSync)
Enables the operator to define sonar operation as a stand-alone system or as
part of a dual-head system.
OneHead:
Sonar operates as a stand-alone system with no
synchronization.
Master:
Sonar operates in the dual-head mode as the master unit.
Slave:
Sonar operates in the dual-head mode as the slave unit.
NOTE
For single-array, single-
head systems, the operator must select “OneHead”
under the “HeadSync” option. Any other selection will result in up to a 50%
reduction in ping rate.
5.9.8 Modes Menu
The Modes menu allows the integration of the system into any specific vessel or
platform.
5.9.8.1
Select Packet Format (Format)
Controls the format / content of each output profile data packet.
Rθ:
R-Theta (range and beam angle) provides all soundings, their
quality values, date/time, and the selected speed of sound.
Riθ:
RI-Theta (range, Intensity, and Beam Angle) provides the same
information as R-Theta, with the addition of a 16-bit intensity value for
each bottom detect sounding.
5.9.8.2
Select Test Pattern (TestPtrn)
Allows the selection of a test pattern for testing interfaces to a data acquisition
system.
When set to "ON," a flat seafloor will be displayed with a block moving across the
display from beam 0 to the last beam. The seafloor will be displayed at the widest
part of the wedge, and the block height will be approximately 4% of that depth.
5.9.8.3
Activate Sidescan (Sidescan)
Selects the Sidescan operating mode. See
for details.
