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Chapter 3: Parameter Setup
When you first starts the TECDIS computer it will automatically start up and enter the TECDIS
program. Windows XP and TECDIS software are pre-installed. To exit TECDIS program for
commissioning and installation setup procedures see chapter 3.1 for details.
3.1. Service mode (Windows)
When you exit TECDIS (using the button at the upper left corner), the chart plotter will
automatically be turned off after you confirm that you want to exit. In order to exit TECDIS
without turning the chart plotter off, you must insert the USB service key (memory dongle)
before you exit TECDIS. When this service key is connected to the chart plotter, the chart plotter
will not be turned off when you exit TECDIS and you will be able to work in Windows (service
mode) and open the Setup program by double clicking on the Setup icon on the desktop. When
service mode is available, a text indication is shown in the lower right corner of the chart.
3.2. NMEA data setup
Use this tab of the setup program to configure input and output signals. This is done by selecting
the type of NMEA messages for each sensor type and the COM port where the signal is
connected.
There are four main areas of this tab: “Inputs”, “Outputs”, “Port Activity” and “Received data on
selected port”.