Tilt' Field - Simrad SX90 - REFERENCE MANUAL REV D Reference Manual

'Tilt' field

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• When the Auto tilt function is activated in the Target track
mode, the tilt search centre is automatically adjusted with
regard to the distance to the tracked position.
Note
Manual training overrides the Target Tracking function.
The buttons allows you to control the vertical angle of the
Tilt
transducer beam, and provide a program for an automatic tilt
sequence.
Manual tilt
In Manual mode the transducer may be tilted within the systems
limits by pressing the
Pressing either button once changes the tilt angle in steps of 1
degree. Pressing and holding either button continuously changes
the tilt angle until pressure is removed. In the Position and Target
Tracking modes, the tilt angle will automatically be adjusted to
compensate for the distance to the tracked position.
Auto tilt
In the Auto tilt mode the selected tilt angle forms the centre of
the tilt search. The selected tilt limits are displayed on the tilt
indicator by yellow lines and corresponding numerical values for
both the upper and lower limits. The centre of the tilt search
sector is adjusted by pressing the
buttons. Sector limits are adjusted by pressing and holding the
button and simultaneously pressing the
Auto
(arrow) buttons. Tilt search sector limits can be increased in
steps of 1 degree to 10 degrees according to the value selected in
the in the parameter dialog. The Auto tilt function responds
Tilt
differently with regard to the training mode selected.
• Manual training mode: The transducer automatically changes
the tilt angle after each transmission in steps within the
selected limits.
and
Tilt up Tilt down
or
Tilt up
Operating panel
(arrow) buttons.
(arrow)
Tilt down
or
Tilt up Tilt down
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