Specifications

Channel Master Operation Manual
P/N 95B-6001-00 (January 2005) page 73
VF – Vertical Beam Blank after Transmit
Purpose Moves the start of the search away from the transducer head.
Format VFnnnn
Range nnnn = 5 to 9999 cm (328 feet)
Default VF0005
Recommended Setting. The default setting for this command is
recommended for most applications.
Description Set the VF command to start the search for the surface to some
distance after transmit to avoid adjacent structures or to allow
transmit recovery.
VP – Vertical Beam Number of Bursts per Ensemble
Purpose Sets the number of bursts of pings per ensemble (compare
with the #VS command).
Format VPnn
Range nn = 0 to 99 pings
Default VP1
Recommended Setting. The default setting for this command is
recommended for most applications.
Description This is similar to the WP command. Note that the ping time
will increase with increased number of bursts. Additional
bursts per ensemble improve resolution and average surface
variation.