System Operation
3.11.4 Communication
The Communication block indicates the status of system communication func-
tions.
NOTE
If the status of either the Uplink, Downlink, is BAD, the BITE button will be RED
and the system will be inoperable. Immediate steps must be taken to find the
cause of the problem.
Uplink:
Indicates the status of the uplink from the Sonar Head
to the Sonar Processor. The indication will be either
Good or Bad.
Downlink:
Indicates the status of the downlink from the sonar
Processor to the Sonar Head. The indication will be ei-
ther Good or Bad.
Internal:
Indicates the status of the Sonar Processor internal
self-test. The indication will be either Good or Bad.
Ethernet:
This is the Ethernet hardware address of the proces-
sor board within the Sonar Processor. The last six dig-
its are the serial number of the board.
Local: Operator
Definable. This is the IP address of the So-
nar Processor for Ethernet communication.
Remote: Operator
Definable. This is the IP address of the data
collection computer
Gateway: Operator
Definable. This is the gateway IP address for
Ethernet communication. If the Remote and Local are
on different subnets, the gateway will be used.
Subnet:
Operator
Definable. This is the local network's Subnet
mask used for network communications.
To change addresses in the Communication block, simply place the cursor on
the digit to be changed and increment, or decrement, by using the mouse buttons
(depress the middle button to increase the rate of change).
3.11.5 Firmware
Version
The firmware version number for both the Sonar Processor (Dry) and the Sonar
Head (Wet) are displayed. Please have these numbers ready if it is necessary to
contact RESON for technical support. During system power-on, the dry end
checks the version of the wet end for compatibility. If necessary, the dry end
automatically downloads the proper code to the wet end.
______________________________________________________________________
SeaBat 8101 Operator's Manual
3-19
Version 3.02
