Specifications

Simrad PI32
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857-164636 / Rev.A
How to define echo sounder range
There are two parameters for range:
• Range start: This is the upper depth from which the echo
sounder will provide its presentation.
• Range: This is the vertical depth range for the echo sounder.
ThePI32alsooffersaPhased range function, where the Range
is fixed, but the Range start is modified.
The two parameters in question are located at the top of the
parameter list.
The Range and Range start parameters can be manually
controlled from the Presentation setup dialogue. The Range
start is a fixed value. It is normally set to 0 meters, and if you
wish to use another value, you must define this manually in the
Presentation setup dialogue.
Standard mode
1 Make sure thast you have an echo sounder presentation in
view.
2 Press the ENT button to open the Presentation setup.
3 Locate the Range start and Range parameters.
4 Set Range start to 0 meters, and Range to a suitable
value depending on the current depth (or select Auto).
5 Press the ENT button to close the dialogue, save the new
settings, and return to the echo sounder view.
When you reach the upper and lower range limits, the echo
sounder will automatically shift to Auto range.
Phased range mode
In this mode, the Range start is variable, and the Range is
fixed.
1 Make sure thast you have an echo sounder presentation in
view.
2 Press the ENT button to open the Presentation setup.
3 Locate the Range start and Range parameters.
4 Set Range start to a suitable depth, and Range to a
suitable value depending on the current depth (or select
Auto).
5 Press the ENT button to close the dialogue, save the new
settings, and return to the echo sounder view.