Prerequisites
For accurate location of the transducer, you need the detailed vessel drawings. Neither tools nor instruments are required. The ME70 system is turned on and operates normally.
Context
The physical location of the transducer is important for the echo data accuracy. The locations of the transducer and the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna must be referenced to a common Ship Origin.
Procedure
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On the Setup menu, select Installation.
Observe that the Installation dialog box opens. This dialog box contains a number of pages selected from the menu on the left side.
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On the left side of the Installation dialog box, select the small white triangle next to Installation Parameters.
Observe that a menu opens with access to all the individual pages.
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Select Transducer to open the page.
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Obtain the offset and rotation (angle) information from the personnel that installed the transducer. |
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Make sure that the correct offset values have been inserted. |
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Make sure that the correct installation angles have been inserted. |
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Make sure that the correct mounting has been selected. |
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Record the information in the result table. |
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Continue your work in the Installation dialog box, or select OK to close it. |