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Fig. 5.2 - The Fish Finder page
The following is a short description of terms listed in the previous Fig. 5.2:
1 Warning Message
Flashing label “Simulation” when the echo sounder is in Simulation mode.
2 Echogram window
Graphic presentation of sonar soundings recorded as a continuous profile scrolling across
the screen from right to left. Such recordings represent the image of the water beneath your
boat, items appear as they pass under your transducer; the items on the right side of the
screen are closer to you than those on the left. The correct interpretation of the Echogram
allows retrieving useful information about what is under the boat. See the following Par.
5.2.2 for more information.
3 Color Bar
Colored scale located on the left side of the screen that shows the colors used in the
Echogram to represent the echoes strength. The color on the top of the bar represents the
maximum sonar strength, while the color on the bottom of the bar represents the minimum
sonar strength.
4 Digital Depth
Readout of the current bottom depth.
5 Water Temperature
Readout of the current water temperature returned by the TEMP 1 sensor included into
specific transducers.
6 Alarm Bar
Bar located on the right side of the Depth Ruler, showing the shallow water and deep water
alarm values. The alarm is triggered when depth is outside the range.
7 Depth Ruler
Vertical graduated bar located along the right side of the screen. It is a scale which reflects
the depth of the area being displayed.
8 Variable Depth Marker (VDM)
Horizontal line on to the Echogram window with a depth label. The up/down cursor keys
can move it up and down. The label displays the depth of the cursor position. It can be
moved to any location pinpointing the depth of a target.
9 Zoom Bar
Bar located on the left side of the Depth Ruler, showing the portion of the Echogram
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