Assigning functions to F1, F2 and F3 on the Operating Panel
The Operating Panel is fitted with three function buttons. The buttons are identified as F1, F2 and F3. Each button can be assigned a dedicated function.
Context
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The Operating Panel page is used to select which physical hardware panel you use, and to assign functionality to the programmable buttons. This page is located in the Installation dialog box. The Installation dialog box is located on the Setup menu.
The three function buttons are grouped with the Screen Capture button.
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Note
The SU90 system supports two different operating panels. These are referred to as "Mk1" and "Mk2". In this publication all descriptions and references are related to "Mk2".
Procedure
1 Open the Setup menu.
2 On the Setup menu, select Installation.
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Observe that the Installation menu opens. This dialog box contains a number of pages selected from the menu on the left side.
3 On the left side of the Installation dialog box, select Operating Panel.
4 Select which operating panel to use.
5 Under Button Options, assign one function to each Fx button on the Operating Panel.
The following functions can be assigned:
•  Auto Tilt: This is an "on/off" function. When Auto Tilt mode is activated the beam will automatically change its tilt angle for each transmission ("ping"). The centre of the tilt sector is defined by the chosen tilt angle just before the Auto Tilt mode is started. The chosen tilt sector is shown on the tilt indicator in the Horizontal view using a shaded background. The sector and step settings are made using the Tilt function on the Main menu.
•  Off Centre: This is the same function as Set New Ship Centre on the shortcut menu. Place the cursor anywhere in the view and press the button. The function moves the vessel symbol to the selected position.
•  Zoom: Place the cursor anywhere in the view, right-click and select Zoom. Only one zoom level is provided. Select Zoom one more time to restore the original view.
•  Menu Off: This is an "on/off" function. Unless you need to make frequent changes to the operating parameters, you may want to hide the menu from the display presentation. This gives you more space for echo information.
•  Audio: Select Audio to turn the audio output on or off.
•  Own Ship: This is the same function as Place Own Ship Marker on the shortcut menu. Select this function to add a square symbol to the vessel’s current position in the echo presentation. The own ship marker is now regarded as an object. All information about the object is shown in the Objects menu listed as "OSM". Use Delete Own Ship Marker on the shortcut menu to delete the marker from the current view.
•  Auto Bearing: This is an "on/off" function. Set this function to On to start the automatic search function. In the Auto Bearing mode the SU90 system will automatically search within defined sector limits. The sector is identified in the view using two angular symbols. The sector and step settings are made using the Bearing function on the Main menu.
6 At the bottom of the page, select Apply to save your settings.
7 Continue your work in the Installation dialog box, or select OK to close it.