Model 865-A Deep Sea Acoustic Release/Transponder M-855-009
Benthos, Inc.
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Functions: N=None, R=Release, E=Enable, D=Disable, “+” = Tilt On, “-” = Tilt Off
Command: A B C D E F G H
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Function: N E D R - + N N
Transmit Frequency (Hz): 09500
Enable Time (Hrs): 00012
Backup Release Time (Hrs): 00000
Tilt Sensor Power Up State (E)nabled or (D)isabled: D
Change: (C)ommands, (X)mit Freq, (B)ackup Time, (E)nable Time, (T)ilt:
Fig 7-1 Setup Opening Screen
The following operating parameters may be changed from this menu:
7.1 Changing The Command Assignments
In the screen above, each command (A thru H) has a function assigned to it. The possible functions for
each command are:
N None No action taken
R Release The release is RELEASED
E Enable The release is ENABLED
D Disable The release is DISABLED
+ Tilt On The TILT sense function is turned ON
- Tilt Off The TILT sense function is turned OFF
To change the command mapping. Press the <C> key (it is not necessary to type the <ENTER> key)
from the main screen. You will be prompted to enter the desired function for each command as shown
below:
Functions: N=None, R=Release, E=Enable, D=Disable, “+” Tilt On, “-” Tilt Off
Enter Desired Function (N,R,E,D, + or -) For Command A: N
Enter Desired Function (N,R,E,D, + or -) For Command B: E
Enter Desired Function (N,R,E,D, + or -) For Command C: D
Enter Desired Function (N,R,E,D, + or -) For Command D: R
Enter Desired Function (N,R,E,D, + or -) For Command E: +
Enter Desired Function (N,R,E,D, + or -) For Command F: -
Enter Desired Function (N,R,E,D, + or -) For Command G: N
Enter Desired Function (N,R,E,D, + or -) For Command H: N
7.2 Changing The Transmit Frequency