Prerequisites
This procedure assumes that:
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You have a vacant interface port on your Processor Unit. |
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You are familiar with NMEA and other relevant datagram formats. |
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You know how to set up the parameters for serial and local area network (LAN) communication. |
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The interface port is set up with the correct communication parameters. |
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The ME70 system is turned on and operates normally. |
Neither tools nor instruments are required.
Context
The ME70 can export the depth information on several datagram formats. You can export several depth formats simultaneously, as each of them is handled independently.
Procedure
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Connect the peripheral system to an available communication port on your Processor Unit.
This is described in the Installation Manual.
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Open the Operation menu. |
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Select Output. Open by selecting Depth Output.
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Enter the parameters for each of the depth outputs.
Each line in the dialog box represents a depth output. Select elements in the line and specify export parameters. You can
add depth outputs by selecting Add and remove depth outputs by selecting Remove.
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Specify export parameters for each depth output.
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Select PortSet up the relevant serial or Ethernet (LAN) communication parameters.Select the communication port you want to use. Observe that the available serial and network interface ports on the computer are listed.
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Select Setup to open the Serial Port Setup or LAN Port Setup dialog box.Set up the relevant communication parameters. |
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Select Telegram to select depth output datagram.Select which depth datagram to export. |
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If applicable, specify a dedicated Talker ID. |
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Choose which channel to use as source for the depth information.
"Best practice" is to use the lowest frequency. In this context, the phrase channel is used as a common term to identify the combination of transceiver, transducer and operating frequency.
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Select OK to save the selected settings and close the dialog box.
Select Apply to continue defining export parameters for a new depth output.
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If you want to check the communication parameters, select Inspect Port.
Note To change the communication parameters, use the I/O Setup page. The I/O Setup page is located in the Installation and Output dialog boxes.
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Make sure that there is data traffic on the output port (shown in the Tx Data box).
The Port Monitor dialog box provides one text box for incoming messages (Rx Data), and one for outgoing messages (Tx Data). Use these boxes and your knowledge of the data communication to investigate the datagrams. The Port Monitor dialog box is a tool for debugging purposes. It is neither required nor intended for normal operation of the ME70 system.
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