User`s manual

IMAGENEX TECHNOLOGY CORP. 14SEP01
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MODEL 881 SPORTSCAN
Single or Dual Frequency Digital Sidescan Sonar
Software User’s Manual
WIN881SS.EXE: VERSION 1.20 (Windows 95/98/Me)
OVERVIEW
WIN881 SS is a Windows 95/98/Me program that controls, displays and records data from
the single or dual frequency Model 881 SportScan. The program uses an RS-232 COM port
(115200,N,8,1) for communication to/from the SportScan. A second RS-232 COM port
(4800,N,8,1) can be used for receiving Lat/Lng coordinates and ships speed and heading
from any GPS receiver. The SportScan can be operated at different ranges and gains. The
Windows display mode must be at least 800 x 600 pixels with small fonts and the color
depth must be set to 256 colors.
SCREEN LAYOUT
The main screen of WIN881 SS is the sonar data window. The sonar data from the port
and starboard channels of the SportScan pan across the screen from right to left to generate
a ‘picture’ of the seafloor. Below the sonar window there are controls for changing the
Range, Gain and Current Sidescan Channel. Other items include readouts for date/time,
Lat/Lng coordinates, ships speed and heading, target cursor range, current frequency and a
control for displaying real time data from the SportScan or playback data from a file. The
Main Menu has various features including switches for operating frequency, sonar data
color, target length and height measurement, speed correction (from GPS or manual) and a
pop-up zoom window.
OPERATION
To operate the SportScan, ensure that the DB9 connector from the tow cable is connected
to the RS-232 serial port on your PC. Apply nominal +12VDC (+10 to +16VDC) to the 2
power wires (+V to RED, -V to BLACK) using a DC power supply capable of supplying a
current of 0.5 Amps. Run the program WIN881 SS.EXE and select the button DATA
FROM 'HEAD' on the lower left-hand side of the display. Ensure that the correct COM
port is selected via the Com Ports Menu.