Simrad EY500, Instruction Manual

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Simrad EK 500 / EY 500
P2260/E
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3 THE LOBE CALIBRATION PROGRAM
3.1 UNPACKING AND STARTUP
This software package greatly simplifies the task of determining the optimum
transducer pattern parameters to be used in the EK 500/EY 500 Transceiver
Menu. The program runs on IBM PC/XT/AT’s and compatibles. It is strongly
recommended to have a mathematics coprocessor (8087/80287/80387) installed
in the computer to speed up the estimation and plotting algorithms.
This software is distributed free of charge to all Simrad EK 500/EY 500
customers. A self-extracting archive contains
- C source code files
- makefile for automatic compilation/linking
- the executable lobe calibration program
- example transducer measurement data files
- archive program with user’s manual
- this manual (manual.doc)
The C source code was compiled with a Borland Turbo C++ 1.01 compiler.
The procedure for unpacking the archive files is straightforward. Insert the
Simrad distribution diskette in the A drive. Create an empty directory on the
hard disk and copy the archive file to the empty directory. Move to the new
directory and execute the self-extracting archive program.
mkdir lobedir
copy a:*.* lobedir
cd lobedir
lo950117.exe (or older version with different date)
After completion of the archive program the "lobedir" directory contains all the
unpacked files.
To start the lobe calibration program, type
lobe.exe
at the DOS prompt. The function keys F1 to F5 select different operational
menus.
F1. To quit the lobe calibration program.
F2. Serial port 1 is used for communication with the EK 500. For the EY 500
connect to the serial line on the PC and set /Utility/Com1/Com2 Switch = On)
This menu sets the communication parameters. The RS232 cable coupling
diagram is shown on the computer display.