GLX-RSS-2-300 WL User Manual
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GLX-RSS-2-300 WL Non-Contact Flow Meter
6
Data Interface
Geolux RSS-2-300 WL flow meter offers multiple data interfaces, in order to make the integration of the
device with existing SCADA/telemetry systems easy.
6.1. Serial RS-232 Interface
Serial RS-232 interface is used for direct connection of a single surface velocity radar unit with the
computer. The serial interface is used both for retrieving live flow measurements and for configuration
of the surface velocity radar device. Geolux provides a PC application for unit configuration and flow
monitoring free of charge.
Default communication parameters are:
Bitrate: 9600 bps
Data bits:
8
Stop bits:
1
Parity:
None
A NMEA-like communication protocol is used to deliver flow measurements over RS-232 interface.
Detailed description of the protocol is given in chapter 7 of this user manual.
6.2. Serial RS-485 Interface
Serial RS-485 interface is used for connecting multiple flow meters to a single data logger. RS-485
interface uses a different protocol then the protocol used over RS-232 interface, in order to allow
multiple surface velocity radars connected on a single RS-485 bus. The main difference from the
protocol used over RS-232 interface is that the flow measurements are not reported automatically,
but are instead reported only after being requested by the master device (data logger unit). Detailed
description of the protocol is given in chapter 7 of this user manual.
Default communication parameters are:
Bitrate:
9600 bps
Data bits:
8
Stop bits:
1
Parity:
None