SIS-1500 Seafloor Imaging System 3-17SECTION 3 Setup and Deployment System StartupSystem StartupAfter all the connections have been made, the processor is ready to be turnedon and the Windows operating system and Chirpscan3 started. OnceChirpscan3 is operational, some system parameters may need to beconfigured, after which the tow vehicle can be activated.Starting Chirpscan3Perform the steps listed below to turn on the workstation, to start Windows,and to start Chirpscan3. Many of the tasks that are performed in Windows callfor the use of the pointing device. Unless otherwise stated it is the left buttonof the pointing device that is pressed when the instructions call for “clicking”in a window, “double clicking” an icon, or choosing a menu item.1. Turn on any optional external devices such as SCSI storage devices andprinters.2. Turn on the monitor.3. Turn on the workstation by pressing “I” on the POWER switch. ThePOWER LED will light, and the HARD DRIVE LED will flash as theworkstation’s internal hard drive is accessed.After the workstation has booted up, the Windows desktop opens.4. Double-click the Chirpscan3 icon ( ) on the desktop to choose it.Chirpscan3 starts and the Main window shown in Figure 3-7 opens. The Mainwindow includes five main components: the Display area, the Parametersdisplay, the Status display, the Sonar Controls box, and the Auxiliary Controlsbox. The Main window also includes a Quick-Access bar and a Menu bar.NOTE Chirpscan3 operates under Windows 95/NT. If required, refer to aWindows 95/NT user’s guide before proceeding.WARNING Be sure the high voltage power supply is off by verifying thatthe POWER switch and the HIGH VOLTAGE key switch on the front panel ofthe digital multiplexer are off. Refer to Digital Multiplexer OperatorFunctions on page 3-11 for a description of the digital multiplexer frontpanel controls and indicators.
