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Sensor Configuration
Learn how to configure the sensor settings.
About the Virtual Water Switch Option
Mosa2 has a virtual water switch option that changes the conditions under which the sensor is running.

Sensor Configuration
Learn how to configure the sensor settings.
- Connecting the Sensor to Mosa2
  To configure the sensor, you need to connect it to Mosa2 application, using either the Dock or the Configuration Cable.
- Battery Information
- About the Virtual Water Switch Option
  Mosa2 has a virtual water switch option that changes the conditions under which the sensor is running.
- Diagnostic Information
  Scala2 and Mosa2 applications warn the user in case of water ingress in the sensor.
- Configuring the Trawl Node
  You need to give a trawl node to the sensor. It is the number corresponding to the position of the sensor on the trawl.
- Configuring the Uplink Frequency and Power
  Configure the settings of the communication link between the sensor and the vessel.
- Sounding Modes
  The sensor sends echogram images to different directions depending on the application and sounding settings.
- Configuring the Echo Sounder
  You need to configure the echo sounder settings so that they correspond to the fishing conditions.
- About the Automatic Range Mode
  The sensor has an automatic range mode that is useful to get better quality echograms when the trawl is close to the bottom.
- Applying Offsets to Measurements
  You can apply offsets to temperature and depth measurements if the measured values do not correspond to the environment of the sensor.
- Testing Measures
  You can test the measures taken by the sensor (e.g. battery level, temperature, depth) to check that there are no faults.
- Memory Card Recording
  This topic explains the memory card recording feature (this feature is optional).
- Saving a Configuration on Mosa2
  You can save different configurations of the sensor to be able to quickly change the configuration when you change your fishing method.
- Exporting Sensor Configuration
  You can export the sensor settings you configured on Mosa2 on a file. You can afterward use this file when configuring a similar sensor.
- Importing a Sensor Configuration
  You can apply to a sensor a configuration that has already been made on another sensor.

About the Virtual Water Switch Option

Mosa2 has a virtual water switch option that changes the conditions under which the sensor is running.

Note: The virtual water switch is available only for the Pro line of sensors (PCBA A2S Gen 2 and later, and all A2H versions). It is activated by default.

When the virtual water switch is activated: the sensor runs when the depth is more than 2 meters and the water switch is in contact with water.
We recommend to activate it to prevent the sensor from running outside water. For example, if the sensor is hauled on deck and stays inside the net, the water switch remains wet and keeps emitting. This will significantly reduce the battery lifetime.
Note: When activated, an orange warning icon is displayed in the top bar.

When the virtual water switch is deactivated: the sensor runs only when the water switch is in contact with water. The depth is not taken into account.
We recommend to deactivate it if the sensor is operating close to the surface or if you need to test the sensor in the office.