Adjusting the horizontal direction of the sonar beam
The Horizontal view in the ST90 presentation covers the entire 360° omnidirectional sector For the other views you must define the horizontal direction of the beam.
Context
In the Horizontal view the current bearing is shown with a continuous line pointing out from the vessel position. The area covered by the vertical beam is shown as a triangle in the Horizontal view.
Note
The choice you make is by default only applied to the currently selected (active) view. The active view is identified with a thicker border.
A new tracked object is automatically given priority status. The priority is identified with a "P". The bearing and tilt settings are automatically adjusted to follow the movements of the tracked target. The bearing line is automatically locked on the object to reflects its bearing.
Procedure
1 Click in the view you want to activate.
The active view is identified with a thicker border. Unless you use the Apply to all function, all changes you make will only be applied to this view.
2 Turn the relevant rotary switch to make the adjustment.
Tip
The Operating Panel is fitted with three rotary switches. The switches are identified with numbers. Each switch can be assigned a function related to range, gain or bearing. Investigate the functionality provided on the Operating Panel page. This page is located in the Installation dialog box.
Optionally:
3 In a Horizontal view, select the bearing line and drag it sideways.
Optionally:
4 Observe the Main menu.
Its default location is on the right side of the ST90 presentation.
5 Select Bearing.
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6 Make the necessary adjustment.
Select [+] or [-] to choose the requested setting.
or:
Place the cursor on the button. Press and hold the left mouse button. Move the cursor horizontally over the button. Release the mouse button when requested value is shown.
or:
Select the middle of the button to open it. If you have a keyboard connected to the ST90, you can type the requested value.
7 Open the button and select Apply to all if you wish to use the chosen setting in all the views in the current presentation mode.