Basic Setup Steps; Das Control Overview - Reftek 130-SMHR-C User Manual

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Basic setup steps:

1. Secure the PT06A12-8S connector of the cable to the GPS connector on the case enclosure.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the GPS.
3. Provide a clear view of the sky for the GPS
4. Secure the appropriate cable from your control interface (PC) to your 130-SMHR-C Serial port.
5. Secure the PT06A12-4S connector on your external power cable to the POWER connector on the recorder.
6. Power-up the unit.
7. Verify communication from the laptop running in terminal mode.
8. If a Flash device needs to be replace refer to "Replacing the Compact Flash™" in Section 6.

DAS control overview

The 130-SMHR-C is a microprocessor-based instrument, using an Hitachi SH3 microprocessor.
Each 130-SMHR-C contains a programmable flash memory chip that contains the 130-SMHR-C
firmware (control code, micro-processor instructions and Xilinx images). Occasionally, REF TEK
revises the 130-SMHR-C firmware, adding features and improving efficiency. In most cases,
upgrade of the 130-SMHR-C firmware in your 130-SMHR-C requires presence of new code on an
ATA Compact Flash device. To download new firmware, refer to the front section of this manual.
Contact REF TEK to determine the applicability and advantages of such an upgrade.
In addition to the CPU control code in the 130-SMHR-C, the 130-SMHR-C requires that you
download specific parameter information to instruct it exactly how and when to record data and
perform other system functions. REF TEK provides the specific software that instructs the 130-
SMHR-C how to perform system functions. Communications with the 130-SMHR-C occurs
through a PC and terminal (with command line control) or using the SMCC interface.
Also REF TEK maintains release notes for each firmware version on its FTP and www.reftek.com
site.
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REF TEK 130-SMHR-C Users Guide
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