Echo Sounder Setup

Menu path
→ → Sensors → Add Sensor → Echo

The echo sounder connection and setup are performed in accordance with the procedure.

Depth sensor: Echo Sounder, INS.

Received message processing and checksum verification must be enabled in the sensor settings.

Echo sounders, depending on the device type, transmit the following IEC 61162 sentence headers:

• SD — Sounder, depth;

• SS — Sounder, scanning;

• YX — Transducer;

• IN — INS.

Recommended Sentence Set for Echo Sounder

Ensure that received message processing is correctly configured in the sensor settings:

• Header processing is enabled

• Checksum verification is configured

Tip

It is recommended to periodically verify the echo sounder’s correct operation by comparing its readings with known depths on the chart or when berthing at a berth with a known depth. This helps identify sensor or configuration issues in a timely manner.

Warning

Incorrect echo sounder correction settings may result in incorrect depth and under-keel clearance display, which creates a hazard to vessel safety. Before using the echo sounder, verify all settings are correct and check the displayed values against known depths.