Simrad SX90 Quick Start Manual

Simrad SX90
Software Release Note 3.1.4
Introduction
This document describes the changes introduced
with the new software version.
• : SX90
Product
• : 3.1.4
Software version
This software controls all functionality in the
Simrad SX90. This includes transmission and
reception, interfaces with external peripherals and
sensors, and all user interface.
A firmware update for the Transceiver Unit is not
included with this SX90 release.
Note
This release note also describes software version
3.1.3. This release saw only limited distribution.
Software changes
This software update solves a number of software
bugs that have been reported by our users, or
detected during our own product testing. New
functionality is also introduced.
The following specific changes have been made.
• It was reported that the SX90 started to react
slowly on user interactions after long time use.
This was detected when the tilt indicator did not
update. This bug has been fixed.
• The current
Bottom Filter
automatically saved with the user settings.
• We have added a new integration to our
Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP). The
information is provided using an NMEA CUR
setting is now
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datagram, and it is displayed in the top right
corner of the Horizontal view.
The cursor information is moved to the bottom
left corner of the view, and placed with the
manual track information (speed and course
between the two latest targets).
• It is no longer necessary to lower the hull unit to
save user settings.
• The
Receiver Controlled Gain (RCG)
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
been improved for sector transmission.
• New "Ownship" marker added as a square
symbol on the sonar presentation. The symbol
has been added to the function buttons F1, F2
and F3 on the new Operating Panel (Mk2).
• Two new presentation modes have been added.
– Vertical North Up: This presentation mode
offers one Vertical view and one Horizontal
North Up view.
– Dual Horizontal North Up: This presentation
mode offers two Horizontal North Up views
Important factors during installation
A few important factors must be taken into
consideration during the SX90 installation and
setting to work.
Remove old software version
If you are currently using a preliminary version
of the SX90 software, you must remove both the
software and all the user settings.
More information: Removing the SX90 operational
software, page 3
and
functions have