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Simrad TV80 Reference Manual
An available port is identified with a green light.
5
Select a free serial (COM) port.
The
Select Input (Serial)
6
Select the system you want to interface from the list provided.
Every interface is presented as a small "block diagram".
Note
Just adding an external device does not mean it is properly working. It is very
important that any serial line between the TV80 and any external system is setup
correctly with identical parameters at each end. The
allows you to define the communication parameters for serial line ports.
7
Click on the relevant serial port icon to open
8
In the
Serial Port Setup
communication. Click
dialog box.
Setup
9
Repeat for each sensor interface that you need to set up.
Checking the data transfer on a serial line
The communication between the Processor Unit and peripheral devices takes place using
"datagrams". These datagrams are self-contained and independent entities of data carrying
information. When setting up or maintaining the TV80, it is always useful to verify that the
communication lines with external devices are operational.
Prerequisites
This procedure assumes that a receiver has been connected to the Processor Unit by
means of a serial line, and that the communication line has been initiated. All the relevant
communication parameters have been defined. The external sensor is powered up, and
transmits data.
Procedure
1
Select the
Setup
The icon is located under the
2
On the
menu, select
Setup
Observe that the
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dialog box opens.
dialog box, define the relevant parameters for the
to save the chosen parameters and close the
OK
icon.
menu. It is used to open the
Main
Installation
dialog box opens.
Installation
Serial Port Setup
Serial Port Setup
.
dialog box
dialog box.
Serial Port
menu.
Setup
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