Getting Started With A Serial Terminal - AML Oceanographic AML-6 RT User Manual

1. Download the Sailfish install file from the website (or provided USB thumb drive) and
follow the on-screen installation instructions. Sailfish is compatible with Windows 7, 8,
and 10.
2. Physically connect the instrument to the PC via the included serial cable or the included
USB-C cable. If using the serial cable, be sure to apply 8-30 VDC to the flying leads. The
instrument will typically take about 10 seconds to boot up upon the application of
external power.
3. Start Sailfish and wait for the software to load.
4. If you open Sailfish before connecting your instrument you will need to click on the
'Refresh' button for your instrument to appear.
5. If recognition is successful, Sailfish will display an instrument tile with serial number in
the Devices tab. Select the corresponding tile, then press 'Connect' at the bottom of the
tab to establish a connection.
6. Click the gear icon on the instrument tile (top left corner of the tile) to open the
Configuration page. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the instrument.
a. Note: A common action at this step is to tare the pressure sensor if required. This
is achieved by clicking the Gear Icon and selecting Tare Pressure Sensor..
7. The user is encouraged to explore the Instrument Settings page to familiarize
themselves with typical settings.
8. A common step is to commence real-time measurement (data) streaming from the
instrument. This is achieved through the Live Data tab in Sailfish.
To disconnect the instrument simply unplug the USB-C/serial cable or click the Disconnect
button.

2.4 Getting started with a Serial Terminal

While a Sailfish provides a user-friendly means of interacting with the instrument in a benchtop
environment, communication with a deployed instrument must be conducted via serial
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