Sonardyne 8270 - 7.9 Transponder Testing

WSM6 Manual
Document Ref: UM-8270-000
Issue: A Rev 0
Section 7
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Figure 7-25 – Listening for Transponder download
7.9 Transponder Testing
These features allow various functions of the Transponder to be tested. If an ANT unit is available,
the Transponder can be fully tested independently.
From the Main Menu, select the Diagnostics pull-down menu option to display the following
options:
 Responder Trigger (Ping) test (does not require an ANT)
 Channel Range Test
 Channel Depth Test (greyed out on units without a depth sensor)
 Transponder to Transponder Test (not supported)
 Reset Transponder
7.9.1 Diagnostics – Responder Trigger (Ping) Test
1. Select Start to ping in Responder mode, triggered by use of the Transponder RS232 serial
data link.
2. Press Stop to stop pinging.