Synchronizing The Es80 By Means Of A Serial Port - Simrad ES80 Reference Manual

7 Select
Synchronization Delay
This delay parameter is used differently depending on the chosen synchronization
mode.
•
Stand-alone
The
Synchronization Delay
switched off.
•
Master
In Master mode, the ES80 waits for the delay time after the external trigger
signal has been sent to the slaves before transmitting the ping. This is often
referred to as a pre-trigger.
Note
This delay will only work when the synchronization is set up using a serial port.
•
Slave
In Slave mode, the ES80 waits for the delay time after the external trigger signal
has arrived before transmitting the ping. This is often referred to as a post-trigger.
8 From the list of ports available, select
This is the interface port currently used to transmit or receive synchronization
signals. It must be an RS-232 serial port. Since the synchronization function only
uses the Request To Send (RTS) and Clear To Send (CTS) signals on a serial port,
you can use a port that is already used for other purposes. For the same reason,
you do not need to define any baud rate.
9 At the bottom of the page, select
10 Continue your work in the

Synchronizing the ES80 by means of a serial port

If you want to use the ES80 as a master or slave in a synchronized system, you must set
it up for such operation. To do this, you must select which communication port to use for
the synchronization interface, and you must select the requested synchronization mode.
Prerequisites
This procedure assumes that:
• The vessel is berthed or at sea.
• You have an RS2-232 interface port on your Processor Unit that allows you to use the
CTS/RTS connections.
For "slave" operation, a remote system (for example K-Sync) must be available to
provide trigger pulses. For "master" operation, a remote hydroacoustic system (sonar,
echo sounder) is connected. This remote system must be set up in "slave" mode.
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setting is not applicable when synchronization is
Synchronization Port
to save your settings.
Apply
dialog box, or select
Installation
Operating procedures
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to close it.
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