Serial Data Input; Sonars & Sensors - Gemini 720i Product Manual

Gemini Software Operation

5.3. Serial Data Input

Data from external serial sensors can be input into the Gemini software and logged as part
of the sonar image record.
To enable data input to the system select Enabled for either (or both) of the COM Ports
or Gemini Hub. The COM Ports drop-down list is for serial ports that are connected to the
computer (either natively or through an RS232 to USB converter) and is also for configuration
of the RS232 functionality of the Gemini Sonar head. The Gemini Hub drop-down list is
only for configuration of connected Gemini Hubs.
Selecting Enabled for either Gemini Hub or COM Ports will alter the tab options in the
bottom left of the screen. If both are disabled there will be no tabs visible and the status area
will only display information about connected Gemini heads.
5.3.1. Sonars & Sensors
The Sonars tab is for displaying information and is the same display as when no tabs are
present (for a full description see Section 5.2.1, "System Data").
The Sensors tab is for displaying extra information from connected RS232 sensors.
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With Gemini Hub selected.
With COM Ports selected.
Note
The Settings field of the Sensors tab is only active if logging is taking place.
Within the Settings field the actions of the operator are recorded so that during
play back of the log file it is possible to see which settings have been changed.
Note
If serial sensor data is shown here, a subset of the data will also be shown at
the bottom of the User screen.
With Gemini Hub and COM Ports selected.
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