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JW Fishers SSS-100K PC - User Manual

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SIDE SCAN PC
OPERATION MANUAL
JW FISHERS MFG INC
rev 071211 USB
JW FISHERS MFG INC
1953 COUNTY ST.
E. TAUNTON, MA 02718 USA
(508) 822-7330; (800) 822-4744; FAX (508) 880-8949
Email: jwfishers@aol.com WEB: www.jwfishers.com
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Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONS

SONAR VIEW MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

DETECTION RANGE CHART

SONAR BASICS

GENERAL

Explains the fundamental principles of sonar operation and signal reflection.

DEPTH SOUNDER

Describes depth sounders as a simple form of sonar.

SCANNING SONAR

Explains how scanning sonar refines the process for bottom detail.

SIDE SCAN SONAR BASICS

Sideways look

Discusses the evolution from downward-looking to sideways sonar.

Narrow Beam

Explains the need for a narrow beam for high resolution.

Towed Transducer

Explains why a towed transducer is used for stability.

JW FISHERS SIDE SCAN SONAR INTRODUCTION

JW FISHERS SIDE SCAN SONAR THEORY OF OPERATION

TRANSDUCERS

TIME VARIABLE GAIN (TVG)

Delay

Computer

OPERATOR SWITCHES AND CONTROLS

HARDWARE CONTROLS

Covers the Sonar Processor Box, its ports, and physical controls.

SOFTWARE INTERFACE AND CONTROLS

TOP TOOLBAR

Explains the main menu bar and its pulldown selections.

TOOLBAR OPTIONS

Lists and describes specific options within the View and Actions menus.

Bottom Tracking

ZOOM

MEASURE SIZE

Target Height Measurement

Annotations

Creating New Annotations

Guides on how to add text descriptions to sonar images.

Viewing Annotations

Explains methods to view stored annotation details.

Editing Annotations

Details how to modify existing annotation entries.

Controls Toolbar

SONAR VIEW SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Crucial advice on optimizing PC performance before installation.

SETTING UP COMPUTER FOR PERFORMANCE

Step-by-step guide to optimize PC for the software.

SONAR VIEW SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR PLAYBACK ONLY

Instructions for installing software for playback only.

CONNECTING THE CABLES

POWER INPUT

Details how to supply power to the Sonar Processor and PC.

OPERATION

SAMPLE PLAYBACK

Guide to practicing with prerecorded sonar files.

SAMPLE RECORDING

Instructions for performing a live sonar recording.

FAQs

Troubleshooting

CONFIGURING YOUR GPS

USB TO SERIAL ADAPTOR

Side Scan Sonar Coverage Map

Navigational Aid Markers

Defining Navigational Waypoints and Markers

Explains how to enter waypoint and marker data via text file.

Creating Navigational Aid Markers During Operation

Details adding markers interactively during operation.

Editing Navigational Aid Markers During Operation

Describes how to modify existing markers on the map.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTABLE TRANSDUCERS (OPTION)

MAINTENANCE

LIMITED WARRANTY

RETURNING EQUIPMENT FOR REPAIR

JW Fishers SSS-100K PC Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSide Scan Sonar
Frequency100 kHz
Power Requirement12 VDC
RangeUp to 500 ft (152 m) per side
Weight40 lb (18 kg)