LISST - 25 User’s Guide
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Step 3: Install
Communications
software
Install the communications software provided on the Software Disk by
following the instructions printed on the disk label or in the
README.TXT
file included on the disk.
Step 4: Connect
Communications
cable
Remove the Communications cable from the shipping container. Remove
the protective cap from the underwater connector on the LISST-25X.
Attach the Communications cable to the connector making sure to align
the pins. Attach the other end of the Communications cable into the serial
port of the PC.
NOTE:
Always replace the protective cap on the
connector before deploying the instrument.
Step 5: Establish
communications
with instrument
Execute the
LISST-25.EXE
program and press on the
button. A
terminal window will appear. If you are using the program for the first
time, you may need to set the terminal window settings. The default baud
rate is 19200 with 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Make sure that the
proper communication port is selected. These settings are accessed by
choosing the Settings option of the File menu. Clicking on the Serial Port
tab will display the current settings. “
The LISST-25X is shipped in its sleep mode or low power mode. Every
10 seconds “
Deep Sleep…Enter ZZ to wake up
” will be printed to the
screen. To wake the instrument, zz must be sent within 2 seconds of the
message being printed to the screen. To wake the instrument, enter zz in
the box to the left of the Send button. When the message is displayed
click on the send button or press Enter. The LISST-25X should respond
with an
L-25>>
prompt. With the command box empty, the instrument
will respond with
L25>>
prompt each time the <
enter
> key is pressed.
Step 6: Display the
instrument status
At the prompt enter “
DS
” to display the instruments status. Text similar
to the following should appear:
L25>>
L25>>DS
Current Status of LISST-25X
LISST-25X Serial #25-001
Maximum Memory: 28103 Samples
Memory Used: 0 Samples
Memory Available: 28103 Samples
Samples per Average = 10
Calibration Constant = 17500
Sample Rate = 1
Background File Date/Time: 02/23/99 12:03:23
Battery Voltage: 9.23
Current Date: 3/23/99
Current Time: 23:34:45
L25>>
