Turning on the ME70 system for Passive mode
To use the ME70 system, you must first turn it on. In this situation we do not want the ME70 system to transmit, so we will leave it in Passive mode.
Prerequisites
This procedure assumes that the entire ME70 installation has been inspected. All power sources have been measured and verified. All system cables and connectors have been checked and tested. The ME70 has been installed on the Processor Unit.
Context
The program is not automatically started when the Processor Unit is turned on. Once the operating system has started, select the program icon on the desktop.
When the ME70 is turned on and set to Normal operating mode, it will use the transducer to transmit acoustic pulses into the water.
Caution
You must never set the ME70 system to "ping" unless the transducer is submerged in water. Most transducers are damaged beyond repair if they transmit in open air. Prevent inadvertent use of the ME70 system whenever a transducer is not submerged.
Procedure
1 Make sure that each transceiver is turned on.
2 Turn on the display.
If required, refer to the instructions provided by the display manufacturer.
3 Turn on the computer.
Wait while the operating system loads.
4 On the computer desktop, double-click the ME70 icon to start the program.
5 Select user settings.
During the program load, a dialog box appears to let you choose from the current user settings available on the ME70. The dialog box is only visible a few seconds. You do not need to make a choice here. You can select your predefined user setting at any time by means of the User Settings dialog box on the Main menu.
6 Once the ME70 program has started, observe that the presentation fills the entire screen.