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2.3.1 Result
Code
The Result Code is a numeric variable that is set true (-1) when the
ArgosDataRepeat instruction is successful.
2.3.2 Repetition
Rate
The Repetition Rate will set the time between each repetition. A negative number
will cause the default repetition rate to be used. Using a value between 0 and 255
will set the repetition rate to the new value plus 42 seconds. The
ST-21 adds 42 seconds to the repeat rate with the maximum being 297.
2.3.3 Number
Repeats
Number Repeats is how many times the transmission will be repeated. Valid 0 to
255.
2.3.4 Buffer
Number
BufferNumber() is an eight element array of Boolean. Each element of
BufferNumber corresponds to the same buffer number -1 in the ST-21. Set the
corresponding element to true to use a buffer, or false to not use the buffer. Data
can be in a buffer that is set to false.
The ArgosDataRepeat instruction is most useful when only using 1 ID number
because time between each buffer transmission is the rep rate. When using several
ID numbers for each platform, the ArgosTransmit instruction allows the
datalogger to control the timing of each transmission.
If a buffer is set to transmit, but the buffer has not been setup with valid
parameters, ArgosDataRepeat will fail.
2.4 ArgosTransmit
Usage: ArgosTransmit(Result Code, Buffer Number)
2.4.1 Result
Code
The Result Code is a numeric variable that is set true (-1) when the ArgosTransmit
instruction is successful.
2.4.2 Buffer
Number
The Buffer Number designates which ST-21 buffer is transmitted. Valid entries
are 0 through 7.
ArgosTransmit is used to initiate a single transmission immediately. One must be
careful because the datalogger program is totally responsible for the actual
repetition rate when using this instruction. Works well for those with multiple ID
numbers needing more data throughput and total control over the timing of
transmissions.
When multiple ID numbers are used, the ArgosTransmit() function works best.
When ArgosTransmit() is executed, the contents of the specified data buffer are
transmitted once. ArgosTransmit() gives full control of timing of transmissions to
the datalogger programmer. Special care must be taken to avoid transmitting too
often. The programmed repetition period must match the System Use Agreement
between the user and Service Argos.
