O C E A N S E R V E R C O M P A S S M A N U A L
13
3 4
Roll Angle
4 8
Temperature
5 16
Depth (feet)
6 32
Magnetic Vector Length
7 64
3 axis Magnetic Field readings, x,y,z
8 128
Acceleration Vector Length
9 256
3 axis Acceleration Readings, x,y,z
10 512
reserved
11 1024
2 axis Gryo Output, X,y
12 2048
Life Counter, incrementing counter , used in
Testing
13 4096
Reserved
Table: The output order and bit values for each of the possible output fields is
shown in the above table. The <esc>X
The <esc>Xmask<space> command uses a decimal mask. If you want heading, roll
and pitch active add the Bit Values up for the fields. I.e. 1+2+4=7, now use the
command <esc>X7<space> to enable these three fields. Remember the mask is
decimal so just add the bit field values up from the table.
Terminal Emulation Programs for Communicating
with the Compass
Hyperterm Issues:
OceanServer compasses will usually show up as an additional
Hyperterm port when properly connected to a system. If the compass cannot be
communicated/programmed check to confirm the Hyperterm port has the correct
settings (baud is 9600, 8, 1, N (older compasses) or 19200 with firmware v1.1 or later).
If the settings are correct it could be a Hyperterm system issue and you may want to
download a different terminal program. One possible program is TeraTerm:
TeraTerm (Support Forum)
