Operation Manual

Simrad SH80
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Tilt
Manual tilt
In Manual mode the transducer may be tilted within the
systems limits by pressing the Tilt up (arrow) or Tilt down
(arrow) buttons. Pressing either button once changes the tilt
angle in steps of 1 degree. Pressing and holding either button
continuously changes the tilt angle until pressure is removed.
In the Position and Target Tracking modes, the tilt angle will
automatically be adjusted to compensate for the distance to the
tracked position.
Auto tilt
In the Auto Tilt mode the selected tilt angle forms
the centre of the tilt search. The selected tilt limits
are displayed on the tilt indicator by yellow lines
and corresponding numerical values for both the
upper and lower limits.
The centre of the tilt search sector is adjusted by
pressing the Tilt up (arrow) or Tilt down (arrow)
buttons. Sector limits are adjusted by pressing and
holding the Auto button and simultaneously
pressing the Tilt up (arrow) or Tilt down (arrow)
buttons.
Tilt search sector limits can be incremented in steps of 1 degree
to 10 degrees according to the value selected in the in the Tilt
menu.
The Auto Tilt function responds differently with regard to the
training mode selected as follows:
 Manual training mode: The transducer automatically
changes the tilt angle after each transmission in steps within
the selected limits.
 Auto search training mode: The transducer automatically
changes the tilt angle after each complete search is
performed.
 Position and Target Tracking modes: The tilt angle’s search
centre will automatically be adjusted with regard to the
distance to the position being tracked. The transducer will tilt
automatically in steps after each transmission.
Note: If the stabilization system is activated, the beamformer will
automatically adjust the tilt angle with regard to the vessel’s
motion (even if manual tilt is selected). The change in the tilt
angle for the beamformer will not be shown on the tilt indicator.