Chapter 2. Instrument Setup
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2.4.3 Adjusting the Pulser Repetition Frequency (PRF)
The Pulser fires at a frequency which can be set either automatically or manually. To set the PRF mode and frequency level:
1. In the ACQUIRE menu, activate the PULSER submenu using the joystick ( ).
2. Use the joystick ( ) to select the function titled PRF MODE.
3. Press the function toggle to see the three available options:
• AUTO HIGH - The instrument calculates and sets the pulser firing rate at 75% of the maximum frequency possible, based on the
range and the material velocity.
• AUTO MED - The instrument calculates and sets the pulser firing rate at 50% of the maximum frequency possible, based on the range
and the material velocity.
• AUTO LOW - The instrument calculates and sets the pulser firing rate at 20% of the maximum frequency possible, based on the range
and the material velocity.
• MANUAL - Allows the user to set the pulser frequency. However, unacceptable PRF settings will cause a display prompt to appear.
Note: The MANUAL option is available only if the CUSTOM PRF option is enabled.