Starting operation of the Sonar Head
To start operation of the M3 Sonar sonar, you may need to make sure that the Sonar Head has been discovered.
Prerequisites
•  The M3 software must be running.
•  The sound speed has been configured in
SetupSystem ConfigurationDeploymentMaster Reference.
Procedure
1 Click SetupConnect to start the Sonar Head.
Wait for “Sync OK” to appear on the status bar before collecting data. It takes two minutes to synchronize the Sonar Head clock.
Tip
By default, the M3 software uses the computer’s time to set the Sonar Head clock (Host mode). You can change the time synchronization settings by clicking SetupSystem ConfigurationSonar SetupTime Sync Mode.
2 If you see an error in the Output Messages window, make sure that the Sonar Head has been discovered.
a Click SetupSystem ConfigurationDevicesSonar Setup.
b Click Discover Sonar Heads to search for the sonar on the network.
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c If the Sonar Head is found, select it, then click Use Discovered Head.
A discovered Sonar Head appears in the Online Sonar Heads list. If the Sonar Head does not appear, the Ethernet connection between the Sonar Processor and Sonar Head has not been established.
d Click Close.