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3.1.8.2 Receiver rub test
This tests the receiver and the receive elements
• Turn transmit power off by positioning the cursor over the Power button, then Shift + left
mouse button; this will set transmit power to 0
• Reduce the range
• Turn Acoustic Imagery on (under Settings | Displays)
• Increase Gain to 30
• Have someone rub the receiver face, slowly, with their hand, along the face of the receiver.
Noise will be seen in the display that will correspond to the rubbing
• If noise is not seen, try adjusting range or gain
• If noise is not seen, check the push-on connector on the receiver
3.1.8.3 Transmitter test
This tests that the transmitter is transmitting
• Have someone position their ear close to the projector
• Set ping rate (Settings | Sonar settings) to 2 Hz
• Set pulse width to 100µsecs
• Slowly bring up Power
• A distinct ‘click’ should be heard at the 2 Hz ping rate
• If no clicking is heard, increase pulse width and power
• If no clicking is heard, check the projector cable connection
• If no clicking is heard, open the Status window and check TX voltage (V); voltage should
increase / decrease with increase / decrease in Power
3.1.8.4 Problems with Deck Test
If there are any issues with the Deck Test, please contact R2Sonic Support immediately. R2Sonic
Support can be contacted via email: R2Support@R2Sonic.com; telephone/SMS: +1.805.259.8142;
Skype: chaswbrennan