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1 Introduction
NAVIGATION WARNING
Nautical navigation is a critical element in
the safety and success of each open-water
boating experience and should only be
performed by experienced navigators.
While the PC/180 product is a useful
navigation aid, it should never be relied
upon as the only means of navigation. It is
prudent to use more than one proven
instrument and more than one accepted
method in support of navigation decisions.
Award Winning
Technology
For its pioneering work in developing
Phased Array Scanning Sonar,
Interphase Technologies won the
prestigious IMTEC INNOVATION
AWARD.
The PC/180 Forward Looking
Scanning Sonar is based on this same
award-winning technology.
General Information
T
hank you for choosing the Interphase PC/180
Dual-Axis Forward Scanning Sonar. The PC/180
has been designed to work with your on-board PC
and will display water depth, bottom conditions, fish
and other submerged objects and debris, all on your
computer's high resolution color display.
The PC/180 combines a 90-degree vertical scanning
sector with a horizontal scanning sector that covers
the full 180 degrees in front of your vessel. PC/
180's two-transducer configuration has the added
advantage of avoiding any potential acoustic shadow-
ing created by a deep keel. This is because the port
half of the horizontal scan is accomplished using a
transducer mounted on the port side of the keel while
the starboard half of the horizontal scan is accom-
plished using a transducer mounted on the starboard
side of the keel.
To insure that you receive the maximum benefits
available from the outstanding features of the Inter-
phase PC/180, this manual includes a detailed guide
to the use and interpretation of the system's modes
and displays. An instructive demonstration mode has
been designed into the PC/180 to familiarize you
with the unit's features. In addition, the Quick Start
chapter gives you the necessary information to get
PC/180 software up and running as quickly as possi-
ble. Please read the Installation chapter carefully
before attempting to install PC/180 on your vessel.
Warranty Information
Interphase provides a Limited Warranty on the PC/
180 Forward Scanning Sonar. Please read this war-
ranty (reprinted at the back of this manual) and
closely follow its terms and conditions should your
PC/180 require repair. It is highly recommended
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