1 Defining the processed data recording parameters

The EK80 system allows you to record processed data. The data are saved on the hard disk, or on an external data storage device, according to the preferences you have defined. You can also define the which file format to use.

Context

The File Setup settings control how and where the recorded files are saved on the hard disk, or on an external storage device. By adding a prefix to the file names you can identify the files you have recorded during a specific survey. You can also define a maximum size of the files.

Tip

The data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of data, make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk. Unless your computer is equipped with a very large disk, we recommend that you save the data to an external storage device.

Set up the file and folder parameters before you start the recording. If you wish to save your recorded data on an external hard disk, make sure that it is connected to the computer.

Procedure

Open the Operation menu.

Select Output.

Observe that the Output dialog box opens. This dialog box contains a number of pages selected from the menu on the left side.

Select File Setup to open the page.

Define the output directory for the recorded files.

In order to change the output directory, both Record RAW and Record Processed recording must be set to Off. The same folder is used for both raw and processed files.

Select Apply to save your choice.

Select Processed Data to File to open the page.

Select an output type from the list.

Select the channel to be used as source for the information.

You can only choose from the channels that have already been installed. In this context, the term channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency.

Select Add to save the output format.

Select Apply to save your choices.

At the bottom of the Output dialog box, select OK to save the chosen parameters and close it.