Simrad EK15 Reference Manual page 198

Simrad EK15
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Outputs(s)
This column is used to identify the data that are exported on the port.
To choose which data to export, click the
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Add
Click this button to add a new serial port.
This is required if you have added new hardware to the computer, for example by
installing an extra interface circuit board. If you have previously released an unused
serial port, but wish to bring it back to EK15 use, you must also click this button.
The button is disabled if the computer has no more serial communication ports to
offer. If ports are available, a small dialog box is opened to choose port.
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Remove
Once the EK15 has identified and listed all the available serial lines on the computer,
these can not be used by any other software applications on the same computer.
If the EK15 does not need a specific serial line, it can be released for other use. Click
on the applicable port to select it, then click the
the list. Note that no acknowledgement is required, the port is removed instantly.
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Setup
In order to use a serial line to receive or transmit information, its communication
parameters must be set up to match the properties of the peripheral device.
Click one of the listed ports to select it, then click the
parameters. A dedicated dialog box is provided.
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Monitor
If you suspect that the communication on the port is ineffective, faulty or missing,
you can monitor the flow of telegrams.
Click one of the listed ports to select it, then click the
data communication on the selected port. A dedicated dialog box is provided.
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Input
When you add a new port, you must define the source of the input data.
Click the port to select it, then click the
sensor (measuring device) you wish to import data from. A dedicated dialog box is
provided.
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Output
When you set up a port to export data, you must define the type of data to be sent out.
Click the port to select it, then click the
you wish to export. A dedicated dialog box is provided.
Topics
• I/O Setup dialog box; Serial ports on page 195
• I/O Setup dialog box; LAN (Ethernet) ports on page 197
Related procedures
• External interface procedures on page 87
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button.
Output
button to delete the port from
Remove
button to set up the port
Setup
Monitor
button to define which external
Input
button to define what kind of data
Output
button to observe the
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