Sonavision Ltd.
Aberdeen, Scotland
Issue 6
2392-31-0008
Page 16 of 19
directly into the PC COM port. Two wire twisted pair data connection is then
made between the sonar and the data converter.
CHANGING THE COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
Changing the protocol requires that the sonar unit is opened to gain access to
the printed circuit boards. This is carried out by following the procedures in
section 4.1 of this manual. This should only be attempted by an experienced
person since poor workmanship which leads to failure of the sonar unit will not
be covered by the manufacturers warranty.
The links which require changing are on the PSU board. This is the outer
board to which the connector on the housing mates. It also has two large
electronic modules in the centre which are easily recognizable.
The following diagrams show how links 1 to 7 should be set for the three
different communications protocols.