
Pathfinder DVL Guide
April
2018
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
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WN – Number of Depth Cells
Purpose
Sets the number of depth cells over which the Pathfinder collects data.
Format
WNnnn
Range
nnn = 001 to 255 depth cells
Default
WN030
Set as needed.
Description
The range of the Pathfinder is set by the number of depth cells (WN) times the size of
).
Be careful when setting up long profiles.
System memory limitations will limit the amount of
data actually collected. Those bins not processed will be marked invalid when output.
WP – Pings per Ensemble
Purpose
Sets the number of pings to average in each data ensemble.
Format
WPnnnnn
Range
nnnnn = 0 to 16384 pings
Default
WP00000
Set as needed.
Description
WP sets the number of pings to average in each ensemble before sending/recording the
data.
1. If WP = zero the Pathfinder does not collect water-profile data.
2. The Pathfinder automatically extends the ensemble interval
) if
(WP+BP) x TP > TE.
WS – Depth Cell Size
Purpose
Selects the volume of water for one measurement cell.
Format
WSnnnn
Range
WS10 to WS400 (600 kHz)
Default
WS0200 (600 kHz)
The default setting for this command is recommended for most applications.
Description
The Pathfinder collects data over a variable number of depth cells. WS sets the size of
each cell in vertical centimeters.