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Simrad PI50
to PI50 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 dialog is
opened to choose port.
→ Add Serial Port on page 167
• : Once the PI50 has identified and listed all the available serial lines on the
Remove
computer, these can not be used by any other software applications on the same
computer.
If the PI50 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.
• : In order to use a serial line to receive or transmit information, its
Setup
communication parameters must be set up to match the peripheral device.
Click one of the listed ports to select it, then click the
parameters. A dedicated dialog is provided.
→ Serial Port Setup on page 166
• : If you suspect that the communication on the port is ineffective, faulty or
Monitor
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 is provided.
→ Port Monitor on page 167
• : When you add a new port, you must define the source of the input data.
Inputs
Click the port to select it, then click the
(measuring device) you wish to import data from. A dedicated dialog is provided.
→ Select Inputs on page 168
• : When you set up a port to export data, you must define the type of data
Output
to be sent out.
Click the port to select it, then click the
wish to export. A dedicated dialog is provided.
→ Select Outputs on page 170
I/O Setup; LAN (Ethernet) ports
Parameters
• : This list displays the available Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network)
LAN Ports
ports on the computer. By default, this is one. Each Ethernet interface board on the
computer supports any number of network ports.
To add a new port, you must click the
• : This is the given identity of the LAN port. By default, the LAN ports are
Name
numbered.
• : This is the Internet Protocol (IP) address of a remote computer.
Remote IP
If you wish to export information to another computer, you must either define this IP
address, or enter IP broadcast address
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button to delete the port from
Remove
Setup
Monitor
button to define which external sensor
Inputs
button to define what kind of data you
Output
button to add the new ports to the list.
Add
. The broadcast address will
255.255.255.255
button to set up the port
button to observe the
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