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Logging sonar data on HDS Carbon

Posted By: Dwight Hardy

Logging sonar data on HDS Carbon - 08/25/18 10:30 PM

Haven’t tried it yet but have a couple questions.

How’s long will the unit log the data. Guess it is dependent upon the bytes chosen. So if you pick maybe the middle ground what would be a good average.
Also once the log if full does it star overwriting the old data?

Will the micro 32 card hold more info than the unit.

Thanks
Posted By: Rob Jasper Lowrance Pro-Staff

Re: Logging sonar data on HDS Carbon - 08/27/18 08:10 PM

You will want to do your Sonar Logs on an SD card. The 32 card you refer to should provide approx. 4-hours.
Posted By: Dwight Hardy

Re: Logging sonar data on HDS Carbon - 08/27/18 10:35 PM

Once the card is full does it start writing over it.
Posted By: MAK747

Re: Logging sonar data on HDS Carbon - 08/28/18 03:37 PM

Originally Posted By: Dwight Hardy
Once the card is full does it start writing over it.


No the recording will stop when the card is full. I think you'll find that a 32GB card will allow for a lot longer than 4 hours recording time.
Posted By: Dwight Hardy

Re: Logging sonar data on HDS Carbon - 08/29/18 12:36 AM

Originally Posted By: MAK747
Originally Posted By: Dwight Hardy
Once the card is full does it start writing over it.


No the recording will stop when the card is full. I think you'll find that a 32GB card will allow for a lot longer than 4 hours recording time.



I sort of thought so but have not tried it yet.
Once card is full how do you erase the info when ready.
I guess you could do it on a computer.

Thank you
Posted By: MAK747

Re: Logging sonar data on HDS Carbon - 08/29/18 01:35 AM

You can delete the file from the file menu on the unit or on the computer as you mentioned. I normally record all channels at 3200 bytes in the .SL2 format and get well over 4 hours on a 2GB card. I then review the files on the computer using the now defunct Lowrance sonar viewer. The viewer is a bit quirky, but you can still review all of the 2D, Down and SideScan sonar recordings with it. If you want a polished program for reviewing the logs, check out the ReefMaster program. You can download a trial version to test it out prior to buying.
Posted By: Dwight Hardy

Re: Logging sonar data on HDS Carbon - 08/29/18 02:55 AM

Sounds good MAK747
Thanks for the help and info
Anxious to try it out
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