Mv-Posview Controller Software - Applanix POS MV V5 Installation And Operation Manual

Time tagging of events occurs through the EVENT port on the PCS rear panel. To tag an event using
UTC or GPS Time you must provide POS MV with a digital pulse in the range of 3 to 50 V. You can
configure POS MV for a positive edge trigger or a negative edge trigger with respect to the ground
associated with that event input.
Event time tagging occurs when POS MV detects a TTL pulse on the Event 1 or Event 2 line, it captures
the exact time that corresponds to the trigger edge (within a window 1 μs wide). Event records are
available for output on the Ethernet data ports. Contact Applanix for advice if you need additional
information about the Ethernet group structure.
Output Summary
There are several types of communication interfaces that POS MV can use to supply its data. You must
select whichever type will be most suitable for the specific multibeam sonar in use.
In some cases, a multibeam sonar and / or related acquisition system can accept data in more than one
format. However, for specific installations, one type of communications interface usually provides for a
more accurate data exchange than the other.
Electrical noise or sonar timing can have a significant effect on the images produced by the multibeam
sonar. You must consider this when you select the communications interface used to supply position,
attitude and motion data from POS MV. Because each installation will be different, this manual cannot
include explicit instructions in this area.
POS MV can use a variety of interface protocols to output information:
• RS-232
• RS-422
• Ethernet
Each interface protocol is unique. Refer to the Interfaces and Data Formats description starting on page
3-1 for information on each of these interface protocols.

MV-POSView Controller Software

You can use the MV-POSView Controller program to configure POS MV; the controller ships with the
POS MV system. For subsequent operation of the POS MV you can use the controller program or you
can configure the system to start operating automatically with no further need for operator control. A brief
description of the AutoStart feature is located on page 1-11.
Refer to the Software Installation description on page D-1 for instructions to install the MV-POSView
Controller program on your PC. Refer to the System Configuration description on page 4-1 and the
System Operation description on page 5-1 for instructions on how to use the controller program.
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POS MV V5 Installation and Operation Guide
Introduction
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