SeaBat UI - User Manual
Operation
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Figure 4-2
Main Pane with Control and Tile settings.
4.2.1 Range
The range setting allows the operator to select how far the SeaBat will
‘see’.
Figure 4-3
Range
Select the appropriate range scale to keep the image of the bottom
detection at or above the widest part of the sonar wedge
Figure 4-3
Left is a proper range setting and right an incorrect range setting
4.2.2 Power
The power setting allows the operator to increase or decrease the amount
of power (acoustic energy) that is transmitted into the water.
Figure 4-4
Power
If the power is set to OFF, the system will not ping, but it will continue to
receive data provided that the (ping) rate is not set to 0. The sonar system
will act as a passive sonar by only receiving data. This is a feature that is
very useful for monitoring the ambient noise and interference from the
vessel itself.
4.2.3 Gain
The gain setting allows the operator to select the amount of receiver gain
that is applied to the returned sonar signal, in addition to the calculated
gain. The gain is applied throughout the range as a fixed gain value.