Edgetech 3200-XS - Figure 3-9: Tap Test

3.0: SETUP AND ACTIVATION 3-12
3200-XS SUB-BOTTOM SYSTEM 0004840_REV_E
6. In the Sub-Bottom Control Tab, select a Transmit Pulse using the “Pulse” drop down. Set “Transmit
Level (%)” to “0”. Select the “Transmit On” checkbox.
7. The transducers on the tow vehicle should begin transmitting (at zero power) and receive data
should begin scrolling on the display in the DISCOVER Main window from right to left.
8. Tap the underside of the tow vehicle near the hydrophones with the handle of a screw driver,
while observing the Waterfall Display in the DISCOVER window. Streaks or noise spikes should be
visible in the Waterfall Display, as shown in F
IGURE 3-9. This verifies the receive channel is
operating.
Figure 3-9: Tap Test