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MIDAS Surveyor Operating Manual
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Menu structure:
Main Menu
Accessibility
Description
Logging Setup
Always
Turns Logging On/Off, and Sets Parameters to be Logged
RS232 Com Setup
Always
Sets Baud rates of data output and external inputs
Data Upload
Always
Stops sounding and forces unit into PC control mode (use for data upload)
Output Setup
Always
Sets the real time data output format
Display Setup
Always
Sets LCD on time, switches between Position display in Lat/Long or E/N. Also
adjusts contrast / brightness
Geodetic Setup
Logging Off
Sets Spheroid and Grid Projection values.
Echosounder Setup Logging Off
Selects single / dual external echosounder, units, draft and sound velocity
settings, and graphical display setup.
GPS Setup
Logging Off
Sets GPS type, internal / external correction and antenna offset.
Sensor Setup
Logging Off
Sets format and logging frequency of external sensors (tide, heave, etc.)
Time Setup
Logging Off
Sets the instrument date and time
Beep, Relay, Power Always
Sets Beeper duration, relay output & controls power output to external sensors.
Utilities
Logging Off
Selected additional test and setup functions.
Power Off
Always
Turns instrument off
4.2.3
LOGGING SETUP
The Logging Setup sub-menu includes the following features:
4.2.3.1
Log On/Off
This will allow the user to turn the data logging function on and off. Access to this function is shortcut by pressing the F1
key from the standard Run Screen. Use the up or down key to toggle logging on and off, followed by Enter to confirm.
If logging is turned ON, a new data file will then be created. While logging is turned on, the F3 key in the main run
screen will allow Fix marks to be added to the data file, and the F4 key will toggle the Logging Pause function (see
Section 4.2.3.2).
If logging is turned OFF, the data file will be closed. No more data may be added to this file. While logging is turned off,
the main run screen will display a warning to this effect in the lower left corner of the screen.
4.2.3.2
Log Pause
The Log Pause function allows the user to temporarily suspend logging without closing the current data file. This is
particularly useful for preventing collection of irrelevant data during manoeuvres or breaks in the survey. The Log Pause
function is only accessible while logging is turned ON.
The Log Pause function may be accessed through the menu system; use up and down arrows to toggle logging ON or OFF,
and Enter to confirm. Alternatively, the F4 key in the Run screen will allow the Pause function to be toggled on and off.
