iXBlue SeapiX - Performing Major Settings; Adjusting the Signal Gain in a Swath or an Echogram

SeapiX – Operation Manual
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5.3 Performing Major Settings
5.3.1 ADJUSTING THE SIGNAL GAIN IN A SWATH OR AN ECHOGRAM
SeapiX provides an exclusive Dual Gain control.
• The minimum sensitivity of targets to display can be set by Gain 1 (G1) command –
weak signal (in dB).
• The maximum sensitivity of targets to display can be set by Gain 2 (G2) command –
strong signal (in dB).
G1 and G2 are managed by fishermen in real time.
1.
The following gain box shows:
The selected gain has a light blue background.
2.
Move the cursor in a view (swath or echogram): it has a yellow color and it lets you set
G1.
3.
Use the scroll wheel to adjust G1 gain (in dB).
4.
Click to toggle from G1 to G2: the cursor turns red and lets you set G2.
5.
Use the scroll wheel to adjust G2 gain (in dB).
Note: Standard fishery setting range (with Normalized signal type) = 10 to 25 dB.
The last settings are memorized; if you quit SeapiX program then start again, the settings
saved are restored.