Communications; Data Output Formats - Valeport Hyperion Operating Manual

7. Communications

The instrument will operate in real time, with setup performed by direct communications with PC
before and after deployment.
Both RS232 and RS485 outputs are available, selected by command code.
RS232 data may be taken directly into a PC over cables up to 200m
RS485 is suitable for longer cables, up to 1000m, and allows for multiple addressed units on a single
cable.
Baud Rate 2400 - 115200
Protocol 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No parity,
No flow control

7.1. Data Output Formats

The Hyperion outputs a single NMEA style data telegram
Example: $PVHYP,01,01,1234.45, 1.2345, 01, C02,*7F
Where:
Field
Number Description
1 NMEA Header
2 Instrument ID
3 Parameter ID
4 Parameter
Mean
5 Parameter SD
6 Parameter Units Units
7 Operating
Mode
8 Check Sum
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Type
String Valeport HYPerion
Integer
Integer 1 = Chlorophyll a
2 = Fluorescein
3 = Rhodamine
Float
Float
ug/l for Chlorophyll a
ppb for Fluorescein
String C02 (default)
An exclusive OR sum between all characters between the '$'
and the '*'of the string
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