Reson Seabat 8101

System Operation3.3.1 BITE ButtonSee paragraph 3.11 for a description of the BITE function.3.3.2 Sonar Data ImageThe current swath image will be shown in this area. Select the appropriate rangescale to keep the horizontal bottom image at, or above, the widest part of thewedge.A B C155 155 155Figure 13, Swath PositionIllustration A shows the proper range setting. Illustration B shows an acceptablerange setting for a swath that is starting to fade due to the effects of attenuationand spreading loses. Illustration C shows an incorrect range setting - the stilluseable ends of the swath are being cut off by the limits of the range setting.3.3.3 Date/Time BlockThe current system date and time are displayed here. The date/time presentationis intended for reference use by the operator and is not required for 8101 systemoperation. Date/time is input from an external source via a serial link into the 81-P processor. See Chapter 6 for a detailed description of the interface required forthis input.3.3.4 Cursor Position BlockWhen the cursor is within the boundary of the wedge, the cursor's X, Z, and Rposition is displayed in this block. X = Across Track, Z = Depth, and R = Range.This notation is blanked when the cursor leaves the wedge.3.3.5 Operation Menu BlockLocated in the lower right corner, this block indicates current operator selections.Each menu item is operator-configurable. To change the configuration of anyitem:• Place the cursor over the item to be changed so that a box appears aroundthe title and value. Keep the cursor symbol within this box.• The selected item's value can be changed by clicking the left and right trackballbuttons up or down as desired. Holding down the trackball's center buttonwhile pressing the left or right button speeds the rate of change.• Click on MENU to cycle to the next menu.• The five available Operation Menus are:______________________________________________________________________SeaBat 8101 Operator's Manual 3-4 Version 3.02