Echotrac CV100
User Manual
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Odom Hydrographic Systems, Inc.
May 28, 2008
Appendix B. Quick Start Operating Procedures
ECHOTRAC CV100
QUICK START OPERATING PROCEDURES
The
Echotrac CV100
is designed to operate with minimal operator input, yet still provide complete flexibility for a wide
range of conditions and applications.
1.
Ensure that all equipment is powered off before connecting any power or signal cables.
2.
Connect the Power, Transducer, Serial and GPS cables (if applicable) to the Echotrac CV100.
3.
Connect the other ends on the cables to the computer, Data Acquisition Software and GPS (if applicable).
4.
Switch the Echotrac CV100 and computer power from OFF to ON.
Confirm that the power LED and Ethernet Link LED on the unit come on. After a few seconds, the Ethernet
TX/RX LED should start blinking as well as one or both of the Transmit High / Low LEDs. If this does not happen
then the Echotrac CV100 is in Standby Mode. Use the Odom eChart Program to start the Echotrac CV100.
5.
Check that Odom eChart Windows application software is installed on the computer (see the user manual for
instructions)
6.
Check that the unit’s parameters in the Odom eChart Windows application are correctly set.
7.
Select Open Communication from the Control menu in the Odom eChart Windows Application.
8.
Set Range to maximum anticipated water depth.
Depending on water depth and bottom type, set the Tx Power to mid-range (position 6) in Odom eChart.
Set the RxGAIN to about halfway of the maximum scale.
Adjust RxGAIN and TxPOWER to get a clear strong record with few alarms on the displayed depth.
9.
To reset all parameters to the default values of the most recent startup, choose ETCV Default Settings in the
CONTROL MENU of Odom eChart Windows application.
