Changing Configuration For Serial Or Arcnet - Tritech SeaKing Product Manual

Setup

4.2. Changing Configuration for Serial or ARCNET

To change the configuration of the SeaKing or SeaPrince Sonar, the following steps should
be undertaken:
1. Place the Sonar on a short test cable and connect to your controlling computer (either
directly or via SeaHub / MicronNav Hub / SCU)
2. Using the Applications - Setup ensure that you can see the Node of the Sonar - typically
Node 2
3. In the Action column, click on the down arrow and select Setup
4. Click Ok on the pop up warning and the Sonar Setup page should now appear
5. Select the desired communication options from the MAIN and AUX drop down lists
6. If required, click on the Baud Rates button to open and change the baud rates used by
the ARCNET and serial outputs of the Sonar
7. Once all changes have been made, click Ok to apply the changes
8. The Sonar will now be reprogrammed and will disappear from the Node Table
9. Wait for the Green LED on the Sonar to start flashing, then power it down and disconnect
the test cable
10. Re attach the Sonar to the computer using a new test cable suitable for the new
communications method
11. Power the Sonar back on and, after a brief delay, the Sonar Node number should
reappear
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Note
These instructions are intended for units that support software selectable
communications. If you are unsure if your Sonar supports this function, please
check Section 4.1, "Identifying the Model" or contact Tritech International Ltd for
assistance.
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