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M3 Sonar API Instruction Manual
Installing the M3 software
If your system is provided with a Sonar Processor, the M3 software has already been
installed. If you intend to use your own computer, you must install the software yourself.
We recommended installing the latest M3 software on your Sonar Processor.
Prerequisites
• You will need the Kongsberg USB drive included with the system or download the
latest M3 software release from: http://www.kongsberg.com/mesotechsoftware.
• If you are installing a new software version, uninstall the previous version of the
M3 software before proceeding.
Note
When running the M3 software for the first time, a Windows Firewall dialog box may
appear. Allow access for all networks.
Procedure
1
Launch the installer M3_V0240 Setup.exe.
2
Follow the installation wizard's instructions and select Standard Installation.
Note
Use the Dual-M3 on Same PC option only if you are using two M3 Sonars. Selecting
this option will install two separate copies of the software, with each copy having
its own settings. You can identify which copy you are using by observing the top
header of the software presentation. The header will read either "M3 - Master
Head" or "M3 - Slave Head".
3
Use the default folder location and check
4
Click
to install the KML USB Converter when prompted and follow the
Yes
instructions to finish the installation process.
5
Pin the M3 software icon to the Windows Taskbar.
a
Right click on the M3 software icon.
b
Click
Pin to taskbar
6
Test the M3 software startup.
a
Double click the M3 icon on the desktop to run the M3 software.
b
Confirm the software finishes launching without any error windows appearing.
16
Create a desktop icon
.
, then click
.
Next
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