Simrad ES80 Reference Manual page 101

• A "history file" is recorded automatically and continuously. When the file is full,
it will start to overwrite the oldest data, thus creating a "ring buffer". These
images can be recalled using the History information pane. The information in
the History presentation is the same as on the original echogram presentation. To open
the History information pane, select the button on the top bar.
Note
Do not confuse the
Record
really need to record raw data for playback purposes, you should use this function with
care. The data files will fill you hard disk very fast! The History function saves the
echogram images automatically on the Processor Unit hard disk These images can be
recalled using the History information pane. The information in the History presentation
is the same as on the original echogram presentation.
Raw data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts
of ES80 data, make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk. Unless your
Processor Unit is equipped with a very large disk, we recommend that you save the
data to an external storage device.
Procedure
1 Open the
Operation
2 To start data recording, open the
Alternatively, simply select the red circle on the right side of the button.
The indicator on the top bar changes its colour to reflect that recording
Record
is active.
Record function, page 325
3 If you wish to reduce the size of the data file you are recording, click the middle
of the button to open it, and select
Record
The current file is closed, and a new file is automatically started.
4 To stop recording, open the
Alternatively, select the black rectangle on the left side of the button to stop the
recording.
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function with the automatic
menu.
Record
button, and select Off.
Record
function. Unless you
History
button, and select On.
.
Split File
Operating procedures
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