Prerequisites
The Ping function is only available when the ME70 operates in Normal mode.
How to open
This function is opened from the Operation menu.
Description
The transmission ("pinging") from the ME70 can be turned on or off. Select the middle of the button to see the choices, or either side to enable or disable transmission. The ping symbol on the right side of the button is also used to transmit single pings.
Once pinging is On, use Ping Mode to choose how often the ME70 shall transmit.
Details
On
The ME70 "pings" (transmits) energy into the water. The ping mode if controlled by the Ping Mode and Ping Interval settings.
Off
The ME70 does not "ping". No transmissions take place. When Ping is set to Off, the ME70 stops with the current echogram shown.
TipIf you wish to investigate the ambient noise, choose Passive mode. Tx Mode function enables you to switch transmission of acoustic energy on and off. Any noise or disturbance in the water - within the transducer's frequency range - will then be detected and shown. This feature will for example be able to pick up disturbances from other hydroacoustic systems on your own vessel, or on other
vessels in the vicinity.