STRATABOX
™
Operations And Maintenance Manual
GPS Connection
Connecting a GPS or other Navigation input to the PC running the StrataBox
™
software allows the user
to store and annotate Date, Time, Position, and Heading information to the Acoustic data returns.
The StrataBox PC Software supports the NMEA 0183 protocol on a 2
nd
COM port that is software
selectable by the user. When selecting a PC to use with the StrataBox system the user should insure that
PC hardware supports 2 COM Ports if a Navigation input is desired (the StrataBox Sensor/PC interface
requires 1 COM port). For Portable PC’s, a PCMCIA COM port card can often be used to provide a 2
nd
COM port.
The user should refer to the GPS NMEA 0183 output connection information in their GPS Manual as well
as the PC COM port wiring information in their PC Manual to insure that the Navigation input is wired
correctly.
Printer Connection
The StrataBox PC Software allows the user to interface to the all of the SYQWEST TDU Thermal
Printers. The connection is established through the PC’s Parallel Printer Port (25-pin D-Type) as shown
below in Figure 2-9. Once the software has been started, all displayed acoustic data can be printed to the
TDU in either Acquisition or Playback mode.
Figure 2-9 Printer Port
The standard TDU Printer cable is provided with the printer and is 12 feet long and does not require any
user wiring. Installers must locate the printer accordingly.
2.2
- StrataBox PC Software Installation
This section describes how to install the StrataBox PC software package. It is assumed that the reader has
a working knowledge of installing Windows 95/98/2000/NT
®
software. The installation software is
located on the CD-ROM disc included with your StrataBox.
NOTE: It is recommended that you exit all running applications before inserting the CD
and beginning the installation.
To install the PC software, insert the StrataBox CD into an available drive. If
Auto Insert Notification
is
enabled on the CD-ROM drive, then the StrataBox PC installer will begin automatically. If the CD does
not auto-start, simply execute the
SETUP.EXE
file in the root directory of the CD.
Once the installer is running, it will verify that your operating system is compatible with the StrataBox
software, and then it will check which version of the Windows Installer program is installed in your
system. If the Windows Installer program is not found or out of date, it will update it and prompt you to
restart your computer. Once restarted, the StrataBox installation will continue automatically.
INSTALLATION 2-14
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2006 SyQwest Incorporated
