Kongsberg Simrad ST90, Reference Manual

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Add
Select
Add
to add a new port. This is necessary if you have added new interface
hardware, for example by installing an extra Ethernet or Serial adapter. If you have
previously released an unused port, but want to bring it back into use, you must also
select
Add
.
If no serial ports are available the
Add
button is disabled. If one or more serial ports
are available, you can select a port in the
Add Serial Port
dialog box.
Remove
Select this button to delete a communication port.
Once the ST90 system has identified and listed all the available serial ports and LAN
ports, they cannot be used by any other software. If the ST90 system does not need a
specific port, it can be released for other use. Click the applicable port to select it, then
select
Remove
to delete the port from the list.
Note
No acknowledgement is required; the port is removed instantly. The chosen port is not
deleted from the system, it is only taken out of the list of ports.
Setup
In order to use a serial port or LAN (Ethernet) port to receive or transmit information,
its communication parameters must be set up to match the peripheral device. Select
one of the listed ports and then
Setup
under the table to set up the port parameters. A
dedicated dialog box opens for you to change or accept the settings.
The communication parameters defined for NMEA 0183 are:
•
Baud rate
: 4800 bit/s
•
Data bits
: 8
•
Parity
: Even
•
Stop bits
: 1
Some instruments may provide other parameters and/or options. You must always
check the relevant technical documentation supplied by the manufacturer.
Monitor
If you suspect that a serial port or LAN port is ineffective, faulty or missing, you can
monitor the flow of datagrams. Select one of the listed ports and then
Monitor
to
observe the data communication. The
Port Monitor
dialog box opens.
Functions and dialog boxes