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Simrad ME70 Operator's Manual

Simrad ME70 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator manual Simrad ME70 Scientific multibeam echo sounder (CD016018A) www.simrad.com T E C H N O L O G Y F O R S U S T A I N A B L E F I S H E R I E S...
  • Page 3 Operator manual Release 1.2.6 This manual provides you with the basic information required to operate the Simrad ME70 Multibeam scientific echo sounder. For a more detailed description of the operation and functionality, including menus and all parameters, refer to the Simrad ME70 Reference manual.
  • Page 4 If you require maintenance or repair, contact your local dealer. You can also contact us using the following address: simrad.support@simrad.com. If you need information about our other products, visit http: //www.simrad.com. On this website you will also find a list of our dealers and distributors. See also Support information on page 15. Kongsberg Maritime AS...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operator manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............7 SIMRAD ME70 ..............9 Important ........................10 When the ME70 is not used ................. 10 If something breaks down................10 Transducer handling..................10 System description ....................11 System diagram ......................13 System units ......................14 Colour display ....................
  • Page 6 Choosing ME70 factory default settings ............38 User preference procedures ..................39 Choosing colour presentation theme (palette)..........39 Changing the number of colours in the ME70 presentation ......39 Changing the echo colours in the ME70 presentation ........40 Verifying or changing the environmental parameters ........40 Opening the context sensitive on-line help............
  • Page 7 Operator manual Exporting and importing beam mode XML files..........66 DISPLAY VIEWS.............. 68 Display organization....................69 Title Bar........................71 Purpose and description................71 Logo and product name................72 Operational buttons..................72 Navigation Field ..................73 Function buttons ..................74 Replay bar.......................76 Menu system......................77 Swath and channel views ..................78 Swath view....................
  • Page 8 Simrad ME70 378945/B...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Target audience The manual is intended for all users of the Simrad ME70. Due to the nature of the descriptions and the level of detail provided by this manual, it is well suited for those who are –...
  • Page 10 Simrad ME70 Record of changes : First version of manual. 21.12.2012 378945/B...

  • Page 11: Simrad Me70

    Simrad ME70 Simrad ME70 Study this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Simrad ME70. Topics • Important on page 10 • System description on page 11 • System diagram on page 13 • System units on page 14 • Support information on page 15...

  • Page 12: Important

    If you believe that something has broken down, contact your local dealer. He will be able to assist. A list of all our dealers is provided on http://www.simrad.com. If you are unable to contact a dealer, observe the support information in this chapter.

  • Page 13: System Description

    • Remote control and data subscription • Calibration program The Simrad ME70 scientific multibeam echo sounder is looking downwards, and it is designed for high operating flexibility. The system includes a wide fan of stabilized beams for fish behaviour studies, fish school characterization and other purposes. A sector of these beams can be set up as split beams providing data for single target analysis such as target strength measurements and target tracking.
  • Page 14 Simrad ME70. You will be able to set up the system to fit your requirements, and the system will provide you with a real-time display for quality control of the current data acquisition.

  • Page 15: System Diagram

    Simrad ME70 System diagram A basic ME70 system diagram is provided. Interface capabilities, uninterrupted power supplies and power cables are not shown. Processor Unit with (CD016019-010) colour display Transceiver Unit Power Supply Units SIMRAD Transducer MENU The following main interfaces are required:...

  • Page 16: System Units

    Ethernet cables. Transceiver Unit The Simrad ME70 Transceiver Unit is housed in a 19” instrument rack. In order to reduce the loss in the transducer cables, the transceiver is physically located as close as possible to the transducer. The transceiver computes and generates the electric signals sent to the transducer to form a transmission - a ‘ping’.

  • Page 17: Power Supply Unit

    Transceiver Unit using 25 cables. Support information If you need technical support for your Simrad ME70 you must contact your local dealer, or one of our support departments. A list of all our dealers is provided on http://www.simrad.com.
  • Page 18 Simrad ME70 • : Kongsberg Underwater Technology Inc / Simrad Fisheries Company name • : 19210 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA Address • : +1 425 712 1136 Telephone • : +1 425 712 1193 Telefax • simrad.usa@simrad.com E-mail address •...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started This chapter describes how to get started with the basic operation of the ME70. It contains a brief overview of the basic system operation and procedures. If you are a first time user, we recommend that you read through this chapter while operating the ME70 so that you can familiarize yourself with the menus, dialog boxes and display presentations.

  • Page 20: Power On/Off Procedures

    If this is the case, leave the system idle for approximately 30 minutes, then do the Restart procedure. Prerequisites The ME70 Transceiver Unit is connected to the ship’s mains and set up for operational use. All the circuit breakers in the Transceiver Unit are engaged.

  • Page 21: Restarting The Me70

    Getting started Note You must never switch off the ME70 only by means of the on/off switch on the computer. This may damage the software or the interface parameters for external devices. You must ALWAYS use this procedure. Powering off the computer will not automatically power down the Transceiver Unit.

  • Page 22: Operating Principles

    Mouse The computer mouse can be used to control the functionality provided by the ME70. The mouse controls the movements of the cursor, and the buttons are used to click on buttons and select parameters.

  • Page 23: Trackball

    Getting started Trackball All ME70 functions can be controlled with the trackball. The ball controls the movements of the cursor, and the buttons are used to click on buttons and select parameters. Trackballs come in several shapes and sizes. A generic version is shown as an example only.

  • Page 24: Display Organization

    Echogram(s) Each echogram is presented in its own . There are five channels views, Channel view and these will by default take up the largest part of the ME70 display presentation. 378945/B...
  • Page 25 Getting started By default, you will have five channel views open. Each of these views provide one echogram that can be surface related and bottom related. If you click in a channel view, the echogram is selected to be “active”. The “active” echogram is identified with a thick red border.

  • Page 26: Title Bar

    These buttons are used to control basic system functions. • : Click this button to close down the ME70 application. Exit • : Click these buttons to adjust the size of the ME70 Minimize Resize presentation. • : Click this button to open the context sensitive on-line help.

  • Page 27: The Menu System

    The menu system is by default located on the right hand side of the ME70 presentation. The selection of operational parameters on the ME70 is done using a tree structure with a main menu, a set of submenus, and several menu buttons. Some of the menu buttons open dialog boxes or submenus to offer additional choices.

  • Page 28: Button Types

    Click anywhere on the button to open a separate dialog box. Starting normal operation Once you have powered up the complete ME70 system, you are ready to start the actual operation. When started up, the ME70 will automatically apply its previous setup parameters.

  • Page 29: Saving Raw Data

    Raw data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of ME70 raw data, make sure that you have enough space on you hard disk. Unless your computer is equipped with a very large disk capacity, we recommend that you save the raw data to an external storage device.

  • Page 30: Selecting Beam Mode

    To play back the raw data files, see Replaying raw data on page 45. Selecting beam mode Purpose The ME70 allows you to create and edit beam modes. Each beam mode contains specific parameters that define the properties of the mode; number of beam sectors, mean characteristics, frequencies etc.

  • Page 31: Selecting Operational Mode

    Normal operation must then be selected to use the new mode. Selecting operational mode Purpose This procedure explains how to set up the ME70 for normal operation and start ‘pinging’. Description The ME70 allows you to choose between these operational modes: •...
  • Page 32 Click , and select Maximum. Ping Mode This will make the ME70 ping with maximum speed. The time between each ping is automatically determined by a number of parameters, including the current depth, the pulse duration and the chosen range.

  • Page 33: Selecting Transmission Mode And Power

    ) the system will neither transmit Ping nor receive. Active The ME70 transmissions of acoustic energy into the water is active according to the parameters defined. • If the pinging has been enabled ( set to ) the system will perform its Ping normal operation.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Vertical Range

    Simrad ME70 Selecting the vertical range Purpose This procedure explains how to set the vertical range; the distance from the sea surface and down to the bottom. This vertical range is controlled by on the menu. Range Main Example 1 Start Range and Range in bottom related echogram In a bottom echogram, set the value to –5 meters.

  • Page 35: Defining The Gain Settings

    Maximum Level Do not confuse this function with the function. Gain Procedure Observe the menu. It is located on the right hand side of the ME70 Main presentation. Observe the button on the menu. Gain Main Note that there are two buttons.

  • Page 36: Saving The Current User Settings

    Saving the current user settings Purpose This procedure explains how to save the current configuration and parameter settings. Procedure Observe the menu. It is located on the right hand side of the ME70 Main presentation. On the menu, click to open the dialog box.

  • Page 37: Context Sensitive On-Line Help

    The ME70 is provided with an extensive context sensitive on-line help system. All information of the ME70 Reference manual is also provided in the on-line help. The on-line help is located in a single proprietary Microsoft CHM file. This CHM file will also run on any other computer provided that the computer runs a Microsoft operating system.

  • Page 38: Operational Procedures

    This chapter contains several operational procedures explaining how you can put your ME70 to use. Menu navigation employed by Simrad ME70 is similar to the other Simrad applications which follow the user interface standards developed by Simrad. The main menu is normally located at the right side of the screen, and by means of dedicated icons at the bottom of the main menu, you can open the relevant submenus or dialog boxes.

  • Page 39: Saving And Retrieving Users Settings

    Saving the current user settings Purpose This procedure explains how to save the current configuration and parameter settings. Procedure Observe the menu. It is located on the right hand side of the ME70 Main presentation. On the menu, click to open the dialog box.

  • Page 40: Using Previously Saved Settings

    This procedure explains how to choose the factory or saved parameter settings. Use this if you need to reset the ME70 to known settings. Procedure Observe the menu. It is normally located on the right hand side of the ME70 Main presentation. On the...

  • Page 41: User Preference Procedures

    ME70 display presentation. Select the background colour and brightness to suit the ambient light conditions and your preferences. The choice you make here does not have any effect on the ME70 performance. Related topics • Display menu on page 94...

  • Page 42: Changing The Echo Colours In The Me70 Presentation

    Simrad ME70 Procedure Observe the menu. It is located on the right hand side of the ME70 Main presentation. Click the button to open the menu. Display This button is located under the menu. It is Main used to open the submenu.

  • Page 43: Opening The Context Sensitive On-Line Help

    The ME70 is provided with an extensive context sensitive on-line help system. All information of the ME70 Reference manual is also provided in the on-line help. The on-line help is located in a single proprietary Microsoft CHM file. This CHM file will also run on any other computer provided that the computer runs a Microsoft operating system.

  • Page 44: Save And Recall Raw Data

    Description The ME70 allows you to record raw data directly onto the processor unit’s hard disk, or onto a peripheral disk in the same local area network. The recording is switched on and off by means of...
  • Page 45 If the file size limitation is too small, and does not match the sailed distance value, the ME70 will place the raw data for each sailed distance in several individual files. The current size of the file being recorded is displayed in the appropriate Current text field.

  • Page 46: Saving Raw Data

    Raw data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of ME70 raw data, make sure that you have enough space on you hard disk. Unless your computer is equipped with a very large disk capacity, we recommend that you save the raw data to an external storage device.

  • Page 47: Replaying Raw Data

    Purpose This procedure explains how you can play back (recall) raw data. Important The system is not operational when you have chosen Replay mode: the ME70 is then not able transmit. Related topics • Defining the parameters for raw data recording on page 42 •...

  • Page 48: Accessing The Raw Data Files To Delete, Move Or Copy

    This procedure assumes that you are familiar with the Microsoft ® ® and/or Microsoft ® 7 operating system utilities for file handling. Related topics • Defining the parameters for raw data recording on page 42 Procedure Minimize the ME70 window, and start a file manager program. 378945/B...

  • Page 49: Presentation Procedures

    This is typically a large capacity USB memory device or a harddisk. You can also connect the ME70 computer to a network, and copy the files to a server. Use the functionality provided by the operating system to delete the files, or to copy or move them to the separate storage device.

  • Page 50: Enabling And Disabling Information Fields In The Channel And Swath Views

    Simrad ME70 Enabling and disabling information fields in the channel and swath views Purpose Observe this procedure to enable and disable the various information fields offered by the channels and swath views. Description Each channel and swath view will by default present the echogram for the chosen beam and swath, as well as information about the beam parameters.

  • Page 51: Changing The Size Of The Channel Views And Fields

    This procedure explains how to choose which beams to see in the five channel views. Description Five channel views are provided in the ME70 presentation. There are three views next to each other in the top “row”, and one on each side of the Swath view. Each channel view provides the echogram for the chosen beam.

  • Page 52: Opening A Selected Beam In A Separate Window

    • Display organization on page 69 • Channel views on page 80 • Display menu on page 94 Procedure Observe the menu. It is located on the right hand side of the ME70 Main presentation. Click the button to open the menu.
  • Page 53 (the display background colour is used). If you choose to use many colours, the resolution of the ME70 presentation is greatly improved. It is then easier to distinguish the difference between the various echoes of different size and/or target strength.

  • Page 54: Echogram Procedures

    This option allows the ME70 to transmit single pings. To transmit a single ping, click the button. Ping Interval This option allows the ME70 to transmit once every chosen time interval. The time interval (in milliseconds) is chosen with the function. Ping Interval Maximum This option allows the ME70 to transmit at maximum speed.

  • Page 55: Selecting Echogram Reference And Backscatter

    Click , and select Maximum. Ping Mode This will make the ME70 ping with maximum speed. The time between each ping is automatically determined by a number of parameters, including the current depth, the pulse duration and the chosen range.

  • Page 56: Adding Horizontal Markers To The Echogram

    Simrad ME70 : Power. Pr (No TVG) : Volume backscattering strength. Sv (20 log TVG) : Point backscattering strength. Sp (40 log TVG) : Target strength. Only signals accepted as single targets are TS (40 log TVG) displayed. These values are beam compensated.

  • Page 57: Adding Vertical Markers And Annotations To The Echogram

    Operational procedures Description The echograms provided by the ME70 may be set up to contain additional information. The following lines, markers and annotations can be enabled: • Bottom line on page 87 • White line on page 87 • Trawl line on page 87 •...

  • Page 58: Selecting Tvg Gain (Backscatter) In The Echogram Dialog Box

    The whole idea with TVG is that echoes from fish shall have the same echo level (colour) independent of their depths. The ME70 has a TVG range down to 15 000 meters, which for all practical purposes is unlimited. The ME70 does not have a TVG compensated receiver like most other echo sounders.

  • Page 59: Making It Easier To See The Bottom Using White Line Or Bottom Line

    Operational procedures : Target strength. Only signals accepted as single targets are TS (40 log TVG) displayed. These values are beam compensated. : Point backscattering strength overlaid with target strength Sp & TS (40 log TVG) data. Note values can not be selected using the TS (40 log TVG) Sp &...

  • Page 60: Range Procedures

    Simrad ME70 Related topics • Echogram markers on page 86 • Active menu on page 97 Procedure Click the icon. Active This icon is located under the menu. It is Main used to open the menu. Active Click to open the dialog box.

  • Page 61: Choosing Start Depth

    Operational procedures Choosing start depth Purpose This procedure explains how to control the vertical start range (start depth) in the echogram. The start range is controlled by on the menu. Start Range Main Example 3 Start Range in a surface related echogram In a surface echogram, set the value to 0 meters.

  • Page 62: Gain Procedures

    (or trackball) to choose range value. Gain procedures These procedures explain how you can adjust the gain in the ME70. This controls how “powerful” the echoes are shown in the echo presentations. The ME70 uses two principles for gain; signal amplification and time varied gain (TVG).
  • Page 63 Operational procedures Do not confuse this function with the function. Gain Procedure Observe the menu. It is located on the right hand side of the ME70 Main presentation. Observe the button on the menu. Gain Main Note that there are two buttons.

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Tvg Gain (Backscatter) On The Active Menu

    The whole idea with TVG is that echoes from fish shall have the same echo level (colour) independent of their depths. The ME70 has a TVG range down to 15 000 meters, which for all practical purposes is unlimited. The ME70 does not have a TVG compensated receiver like most other echo sounders.

  • Page 65: Beam Mode Procedures

    • Deleting a beam mode that is no longer required on page 66 Selecting beam mode for operational use Purpose The ME70 allows you to create and edit beam modes. Each beam mode contains specific parameters that define the properties of the mode; number of beam sectors, mean characteristics, frequencies etc.

  • Page 66: Creating A New Beam Mode

    • Deleting a beam mode that is no longer required on page 66 • Exporting and importing beam mode XML files on page 66 Procedure Observe the menu. It is located on the right hand side of the ME70 Main presentation. Click the icon.

  • Page 67: Editing A New Or Existing Beam Mode

    • Deleting a beam mode that is no longer required on page 66 • Exporting and importing beam mode XML files on page 66 Procedure Observe the menu. It is located on the right hand side of the ME70 Main presentation. Click the icon.

  • Page 68: Deleting A Beam Mode That Is No Longer Required

    • Deleting a beam mode that is no longer required on page 66 • Exporting and importing beam mode XML files on page 66 Procedure Observe the menu. It is located on the right hand side of the ME70 Main presentation. Click the icon.
  • Page 69 Important If you have copied new beam mode file onto the ME70 Processor Unit, you will need to restart the ME70 software for the files to be detected. Close the file manager program.

  • Page 70: Display Views

    Simrad ME70 Display views This chapter provides a brief overview of the information displayed by the Simrad ME70, and how the information is organized. You will see six views. One is the main Swath view that shows the entire multibeam presentation.

  • Page 71: Display Organization

    Echogram(s) Each echogram is presented in its own . There are five channels views, Channel view and these will by default take up the largest part of the ME70 display presentation. 378945/B...
  • Page 72 Simrad ME70 By default, you will have five channel views open. Each of these views provide one echogram that can be surface related and bottom related. If you click in a channel view, the echogram is selected to be “active”. The “active”...

  • Page 73: Title Bar

    These buttons are used to control basic system functions. • : Click this button to close down the ME70 application. Exit • : Click these buttons to adjust the size of the ME70 Minimize Resize presentation. • : Click this button to open the context sensitive on-line help.

  • Page 74: Logo And Product Name

    This is not a button, it is an information field providing the ship’s current heading. Speed This is not a button, it is an information field providing the ship’s current speed. Logo and product name Click the right mouse button on the SIMRAD logo to open the dialog box. About Menu Click this button to hide and show the menu system.

  • Page 75: Navigation Field

    Raw data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of ME70 raw data, make sure that you have enough space on you hard disk. Unless your computer is equipped with a very large disk capacity, we recommend that you save the raw data to an external storage device.

  • Page 76: Function Buttons

    Navigation Field at the top of the ME70 display presentation. Title Bar Provided that a GPS or speed log system is connected to the ME70, this field on the Title will display the vessel's current speed. The communication with the external GPS system or speed sensor is set up using the button on the menu.
  • Page 77 Title Bar the ME70 presentation. Click this button to minimize the ME70 display presentation. This is an operating system function. To restore the presentation to its previous size, click the ME70 button on the operating system's Status Bar Resize button...

  • Page 78: Replay Bar

    Simrad ME70 Replay bar is positioned directly below the . It is automatically opened once Replay Bar Title Bar you select Replay mode. Stop Click this button to stop the playback. will not be removed from the presentation until you select another Replay Bar operational mode.

  • Page 79: Menu System

    The menu system is by default located on the right hand side of the ME70 presentation. The selection of operational parameters on the ME70 is done using a tree structure with a main menu, a set of submenus, and several menu buttons. Some of the menu buttons open dialog boxes or submenus to offer additional choices.

  • Page 80: Swath And Channel Views

    Simrad ME70 Swath and channel views The information provided by the ME70 is presented as a number of views; five channel views and one swath view. Topics • Swath view on page 79 • Channel views on page 80 • Echogram field on page 81 •...

  • Page 81: Swath View

    Display views Swath view The ME70 swath view represents an image constructed from the echogram data of all beams in the fan. It is a two-dimensional sonar-like image that is built up for each ping. It contains no history. The beams currently described in the channel views are identified between the two yellow lines.

  • Page 82: Channel Views

    Simrad ME70 Channel views Five channel views are provided in the ME70 presentation. There are three views next to each other in the top “row”, and one on each side of the Swath view. Each channel view provides the echogram for the chosen beam. In addition, a a number of optional fields ale available to offer additional information related to the echogram.

  • Page 83: Echogram Field

    Each field has a similar short-cut menu to provide access to the relevant parameter dialog boxes. Related topics • Swath view on page 79 • Echogram short-cut menu on page 101 Echogram field The Echogram field will normally dominate each channel view in the ME70 presentation. 378945/B...

  • Page 84: Colour Scale Field

    Simrad ME70 Description The Echogram field contains information about the acoustical values. The settings made in the dialog box specifies Echogram displayed information type, while the settings in the dialog box Colour Scale is used to control the presentation. You can add a selection of markers to the echogram presentation to enhance and/or add information.

  • Page 85: Depth Field

    Display views Description The Colour scale field visualizes the mapping of echo strength into one out of 12 colours, light blue for weak signals and dark brown for strong signals. Basically, each discrete colour represents a 3 dB range of echo signal strength implying that the next colour is selected every time the echo strength doubles.

  • Page 86: Single Target Position Field

    Simrad ME70 Single Target Position field The Single Target Position field is normally located in the top left corner of the channel view. To open the field, click on the grey border line and drag it sideways. Description This field shows the position within the beam of the...

  • Page 87: Single Target Histogram Field

    Display views Single target histogram field The Single Target Histogram field is normally located in the bottom left corner of the channel view. To open the field, click on the grey border line and drag it sideways. Description The histogram plot shows a visualization of the target strength (TS) distribution for the single echoes detected in the Echogram field.

  • Page 88: Scope Field

    Related topics • Scope short-cut menu on page 103 Echogram markers The echograms provided by the ME70 may contain additional information. The following lines, markers and annotations can be enabled. Topics • Bottom line on page 87 •...
  • Page 89 Whenever available and connected, trawl systems (PI and ITI) communicate headrope depth and/or headrope-to-footrope distance to the ME70 at regular intervals. The information from these sensors are drawn as horizontal lines on the ME70 echogram. Related topics • Adding horizontal markers to the echogram on page 54...
  • Page 90 Simrad ME70 None No vertical markers are shown. Ping If you select this option, a short vertical line is drawn in the upper part of the echogram once every specified number of pings. Time This option places a short vertical line in the upper part of the echogram once every specified number of seconds.

  • Page 91: Menu System

    Menu system Menu system The menu navigation employed by the ME70 is similar to the other Simrad applications which follow the new user interface standards developed by Simrad. The main menu is by default located at the right side of the screen. By means of dedicated icons at the bottom of the main menu, you can open and close the relevant submenus.

  • Page 92: About Menus And Buttons

    Simrad ME70 About menus and buttons The selection of operational parameters on the ME70 is done using a tree structure with a main menu, a set of submenus, and several menu buttons. Some of the menu buttons open dialog boxes or submenus to offer additional choices.

  • Page 93: Button Types

    Menu system Button types Each menu contains several menu buttons. Each button shows the function of the button, some of them also display the current parameter setting. The majority of the buttons in each menu provide one or more of these functions. You can increase and decrease parameter values by clicking the [+] and [–] fields on the button.

  • Page 94: Main Menu

    Simrad ME70 How to select a parameter using a submenu Click the middle section of the button to open a submenu, then click the requested command, option or button. The chosen value is applied, and the submenu is automatically closed.

  • Page 95: Operation Menu

    Title bar Menu the menu. Click one more time to bring the menu back again. For detailed information about every function, button and dialog box, refer to the ME70 Reference manual or to the context sensitive on-line help. Operation menu The following functions and parameters are available from the menu.

  • Page 96: Display Menu

    View Beam Mode Beam Mode observe the current parameter settings and curves. For detailed information about every function, button and dialog box, refer to the ME70 Reference manual or to the context sensitive on-line help. Display menu The following functions and parameters are available from the menu.

  • Page 97: Setup Menu

    (information displayed Tooltip next to the cursor) to be shown in the different views. For detailed information about every function, button and dialog box, refer to the ME70 Reference manual or to the context sensitive on-line help. Setup menu The following functions and parameters are available from the menu.
  • Page 98 Installation dialog boxes required to set up the ME70 for operational use. For detailed information about every function, button and dialog box, refer to the ME70 Reference manual or to the context sensitive on-line help. 378945/B...

  • Page 99: Active Menu

    This means that it is empty until you click in a Active view on the ME70 presentation. The chosen view will appear with a thicker frame to indicate that it is “active”. The menu will then offer a selection of functions Active relative to the active view.

  • Page 100: Extras Menu

    Maximize Window function allows you to enlarge the currently selected view. Maximize Window For detailed information about every function, button and dialog box, refer to the ME70 Reference manual or to the context sensitive on-line help. Extras menu This menu provides a list of numerical data for the selected view.

  • Page 101: Shortcut Menus

    The purpose of the dialog box is to Bottom Detection define the upper and lower depth limits most likely to be used during the ME70 operation. In this dialog box, you can also modify the setting for Backstep Min. to change the bottom detection relative to the bottom echo.

  • Page 102: Single Target Position Short-Cut Menu

    Simrad ME70 Single Target Position short-cut menu short-cut menu allows you Single Target Position to control the properties of the Single Target Position presentation. It opens when you right-click in the Single Target Position presentation. Single Target Detection dialog box is used to set the operational parameters for Single Target Detection detecting single targets within the active layer.

  • Page 103: Echogram Short-Cut Menu

    Menu system Maximize (Window) function allows you to enlarge the currently selected view. Maximize Window Echogram short-cut menu short-cut menu allows you to control the Echogram properties of the Echogram presentation. It opens when you right-click in the Echogram presentation. Echogram dialog box allows you to set up the Echogram...

  • Page 104: Colour Scale Short-Cut Menu

    Simrad ME70 Colour Scale short-cut menu short-cut menu allows you to control the Colour Scale properties of the Colour Scale presentation. It opens when you right-click in the Colour Scale presentation. Colour Scale The purpose of the dialog box is to change Colour Scale the dynamic range of the colour scale.

  • Page 105: Scope Short-Cut Menu

    Menu system Scope short-cut menu short-cut menu allows you to control the properties Scope of the Scope presentation and the current layers. It opens when you right-click in the Scope presentation. Configure Window dialog box is used to set which views to show in the active Configure Window window.
  • Page 106 14 how to use the menu Colour palette, 39 buttons, 26, 91 change, 50 About Main menu, 92 Colour scale, 40 Simrad ME70, 11 Numerical short-cut field, 82 Acoustic data menu, 102 Colour Scale recording, 27, 44 Operation menu, 93...
  • Page 107 Index Customizing Display fields Familiarization user preferences, 39 change size, 49 ME70, 9 Display menu Field options, 94 Colour scale, 82 Display Views depth, 83 descriptions, 68 Echogram, 81 Default directory Distance marker Numerical, 85 for raw data, 47 echogram, 88...
  • Page 108 29, 52 information, 10 ping rate, 29, 52 change presentation transducer handling, 10 Mouse colours, 50 when the ME70 is not description, 20 change size of display used, 10 Mouse buttons fields, 49 Interval redefine for left-handed, 20...
  • Page 109 ME70, 19 menu, 101 change, 39, 50 retrieve factory settings, 38 Main menu, 92 change echo colours, 40 save ME70 data, 27, 44 Numerical short-cut Presentation palette save raw data, 27, 44 menu, 102 change, 50 saving user settings, 34, 37...
  • Page 110 Simrad ME70 raw data, 45 Single target position Transducer Record field, 84 description, 15 ME70 data, 27, 44 Single Target Position handling, 10 raw data, 27, 44 short-cut menu lifting, 10 Record button options, 100 Transducer handling, 10 description, 73...
  • Page 111 Index View procedures, 47 swath, 79 Visual presentation procedure, 39 Water temperature read, 40 White line description, 87 enable, 57 378945/B...
  • Page 112 ISBN-13: - © 2014 Kongsberg Maritime AS...

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