Processor page
The Processor page offers an overview of the parameters related to software version, operation and network.
How to open
This page is located in the Diagnostics dialog box.
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Open the Diagnostics dialog box from the Setup menu.
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Details
Operation
These boxes provide generic information related to the operating parameters.
Ping Count
: The Ping Count value is simply a consecutive count of transmissions ("pings") since the SN90 system was turned on and activated.
Ping Interval
The ping interval (1/ping repetition frequency (PRF)) is the ping rate measured in time between each acoustic transmission.
The phrase ping rate is used to describe the parameter that controls how often the SN90 system can or shall transmit acoustic energy (a "ping") into the water. The ping rate is normally limited by the maximum range settings. It also depends on hardware limitations. This may be, for example, how fast your SN90 system can handle the information from each ping, how fast it communicates with external peripherals, or how long time it uses to save data.
Transceiver Manager
This function offers specific status information for service engineers.
Processing Manager
This function offers specific status information for service engineers.
Beamformer
This field offers information related to the operating status of the beamforming process, as well as the status of the signal processing and digital beamforming of the transmitter channels. The information is provided for service engineers.
Transmitter
The Transmitter read-out offers the current operating status of the transmitter circuitry. The information is provided for service engineers.
Element BITE
Select this button to open a dedicated dialog box. The purpose of the Element BITE (Element Built-In Test Equipment) dialog box is to allow on-line test and verification of the individual elements in the transducer.