System Operation
3.7.5 HeadTilt
The value entered here rotates the layer formed by the depth gates. Use this
function to compensate for a sonar head with a roll offset in its mounting struc-
ture. The adjustment range is plus or minus 180 degrees in one degree steps.
See Chapter 8 for additional information on the head tilt function.
3.8 Menu
Off
This menu item offers the operator the option of no menu display. If Off is se-
lected the menu block collapses to a single line. Click this line and the current
menu will reappear.
3.9 Configuration
Menu
The configuration menu is accessible only through the
BITE screen. Configuration menu items are made
available to allow the operator to integrate the SeaBat
8101 system into any specific survey vessel or platform.
3.9.1 Uplink
This menu item selects the uplink port to be used. The selections available are
COAX 1, COAX 2, FIBER 1, and FIBER 2.
3.9.2 Output
This selection allows the operator to change the method by which the measured
profile is output from the Sonar Processor. See Chapter 6 for a detailed descrip-
tion of the format of the output data packets. The selections available are:
RS-232
With this selection, the profile data will be output via
the Serial Port #1 on the rear panel of the processor.
Each data packet will be transmitted at the speed se-
lected (see ProfileBd), at the interval based upon the
range and data rate (see MaxRate) selected, and in a
format selected by (Format).
Ethernet:
With this selection, the profile data will be output via
the Ethernet connection on the rear panel of the proc-
essor. Each data packet will be transmitted at a rate
based on the range and data rate (MaxRate) selected
and in a format selected by (Format). The Ethernet
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