Checking The Sensors Readings - Simrad TV80 Reference Manual

3 Observe the
I/O Setup
Every interface is presented as a small "block diagram".
4 On the relevant serial line communication, select
the inspection point at the left side of the port icon
in the "block diagram".
The
Port Monitor
The
Port Monitor
chosen serial line port.
Note
The
Port Monitor
intended for normal operation of the TV80.
5 Verify that the communication port is functional. Verify that the data flow on the input
line ( text field) is operational.
Rx Data
In order to monitor this data flow, the peripheral system must be active and transmitting
information to the TV80.
If the data flow is not present, we suggest the following actions:
• Check that the peripheral system has been switched on.
• Check that the peripheral system is in fact transmitting information.
• Check the cables.
• Check that you have made the physical connection to the communication port that
you are monitoring.
6 Select to close the
OK

Checking the sensors readings

The dialog box displays all the readings the TV80 is currently receiving
Measurements
from the sensors installed. Every external equipment connected to the TV80 offers one or
more measurements.
Prerequisites
This procedure assumes that the relevant sensor has been connected to the TV80 Processor
Unit.
Context
In the
Measurements
specific port and if the TV80 is validating it. With just a look you can easily identify
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page on the right hand side of the
dialog box opens.
dialog box allows you to study the communication stream on the
dialog box is a tool for debugging purposes. It is neither required nor
dialog box.
Port Monitor
dialog box, you can easily see all the measurements received in a
Getting started
dialog box.
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