Prerequisites
The Data Output dialog box is not available while in Inactive mode.
How to open
This dialog box is opened from the Data Output dialog box. To open, select it on the Operation menu.
Description
The Depth Output settings allow you to define which port (serial or Ethernet) to use when exporting depth information. You must specify which datagram format(s) to use. The ME70 can export the depth information on more than one communication port.
The ME70 can export the depth information on several datagram formats. Proprietary formats are also supported. You can export several depth formats simultaneously, as each of them is handled independently.
The Depth Output dialog box displays a list of all the defined installed outputs. Each line in the list contains the parameter
settings for a specific depth output. To remove or edit an output type, click on the line to highlight the output. Select
which parameter to edit by selecting the parameter. Select Remove to delete the output.
NoteYou can not define the communication port parameters here. If you need to adjust these, you must select I/O Setup after you have defined the data output parameters. The I/O Setup page is located in the Installation and Output dialog boxes.
Details
Port
You can export the data on a communication port (serial or LAN) on the Processor Unit.Select port from the available port list if you want to send the information to a communication port on your computer. Select the Ethernet port or serial port you want to use for the communication.
Setup
Select Setup to view the port specifications for an output. The relevant port setup dialog box opens. You are permitted to make changes to these settings to suite the output.
Telegram
Specify telegram format from the list available.The ME70 can export the depth information on several datagram formats. Proprietary formats are also supported. You can export several depth formats simultaneously, as each of them is handled independently.
Talker ID
If you want to specify a dedicated Talker ID for the datagram format, it can be defined here.
ExampleEvery NMEA datagram starts with a dollar ($) character. The "talker identifier" (ID) with two characters follows immediately after the dollar character. The Talker ID is followed by three characters that define the type of datagram. The Talker ID identifies the system that sends the datagram.
$ESDBT,x.x,f,y.y,M,z.z,F*hh<CR><LF>
In this NMEA depth datagram, the Talker ID is "ES", which means "echo sounder".
TipIf you do not have a computer keyboard connected to your ME70 system, select the Keyboard button to open an on-screen keyboard.
Channel
Select from which channel you wish to export the data from. In this context, the phrase channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency.
Add
New depth outputs can be defined and added to the list of depth outputs. Select Add to add a new output. A new line will appear
in the depth output list, ready for settings to be defined.
Remove
Defined outputs in the depth output list may be removed. Click on the specific output line to highlight it. Select Remove to delete the output.. The Depth Output will disappear from the output list.