Serpe BSC datagram format
Serpe BSC is a proprietary datagram format created by Serpe. It is supplied with buoys and provides the geographical location of the buoy as well as the water temperature the buoy measures.
Note
The datagram format described here remains the property of the organization that defined it. If you need more information, contact the owner.
Format
$??BSC,bbbb,llll.ll,n,wwwww.ww,W,
tt.t,vv,dd.dd.hh,xx.xx.xx<CR><LF>
Description
1 ??Talker identifier
2 BSCDatagram identifier
3 bbbbThis is the number (identification) of the buoy.
4 llll.ll,nLatitude
•  N = North
•  S = South
The information is provided in degrees with decimals. 0222.17 corresponds to 2º13.302'. 0220.50 corresponds to 2º12.3'.
5 wwwww.ww,WLongitude
•  W = West
•  E = East
The information is provided in degrees with decimals.
6 tt.tWater temperature (Degrees Celsius )
7 vvBattery voltage
8 dd.dd.hhDay, month and year
9 xx.xx.xxNot used