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SonTek/YSI 6. Begin using the direct command interface by typing Help at the command prompt. This will lead you into several menus displaying available commands. 7. Use the four “Show” commands (“Show Conf”, “Show System”, “Show Setup”, and “Show Deploy”) to display all Argonaut hardware and operating parameter settings. 8. Type “Compass CONT” to display data from the internal compass/tilt sensor (if present). Rotate and tilt the Argonaut to verify compass operation (§4.1). Press any key to stop data output. 9. Type “Sensor CONT” to display data from the temperature, pressure, and battery voltage sensors (§3.12 and §6.6). Press any key to stop data output. 10. Type “Dir” to view the contents of the internal recorder. 11. Select reasonable operating parameters for trial data collection. Use relatively small values for averaging interval and sample interval (15 seconds). Select the output format as ASCII. 12. Begin data collection immediately with the “Start” command. 13. Allow the Argonaut to output a number of samples, then exit SonTerm (Alt+X) and take a closer look at the output data in the log file specified earlier. 2.3. Autonomous Deployment Autonomous deployments use the Argonaut internal recorder and battery power. Section 7 contains detailed instructions for initiating autonomous deployments. This section provides a brief overview of the steps used to collect a sample deployment from external power. It assumes you have already followed the steps in §2.2 and have a basic familiarity with the direct command interface. 1. Copy all files from the software diskette to a directory on the controlling computer. Place the computer in a dedicated DOS mode (not a DOS prompt within Windows). 2. Connect the Argonaut power and communication cable from the instrument to COM1 of the controlling computer and to the external power supply included with the system. 3. Type SONTERM at the DOS prompt. 4. Capture all communication with the Argonaut to a file for future reference using the Alt+F option in SonTerm. 5. Press Alt+B to send a BREAK to the Argonaut and bring the system into command mode (the Argonaut command prompt is “>”). 6. Use the four Show commands (Show Conf, Show System, Show Setup, and Show Deploy) to display all Argonaut hardware and operating parameter settings. 7. Select relatively short values for averaging interval and sample interval (15 seconds) and disable burst sampling. Make sure the deployment start date and time are before the current date and time shown on the Argonaut internal clock. Specify a deployment name for the recorded data. 8. Begin autonomous data collection with the “Deploy” command. 9. Allow the Argonaut to output a number of samples, and then exit SonTerm (Alt+X). 10. Type SONREC 1 at the DOS prompt to start the data retrieval software. When the directory is displayed, mark the file you have just generated using the spacebar and download by pressing the F3 key. When the data file has been downloaded, exit SonRec by pressing Esc. 11. Use the GARG___.EXE or EARG___.EXE programs to convert the binary data file to ASCII format. 6 Argonaut Operation Manual Firmware Version 7.9 (May 1, 2001)
Section 3. Direct Command Interface Argonaut Operation Manual Firmware Version 7.9 (May 1, 2001) SonTek/YSI Before data collection, you must understand the basic communication protocol and set some operational parameters. This can be done using the direct command interface or the software provided with the Argonaut. This section describes the direct command interface using a terminal or terminal emulator (such as SonTerm or SonTermW supplied with the Argonaut software). • Section 3.1 describes communication protocols and settings. • Section 3.2 provides an overview of the operational modes of the Argonaut. • Section 3.3 gives an important notice about cycling the Argonaut power source. • Section 3.4 presents the syntax rules for the direct-command interface. • Section 3.5 gives a summary of all available commands. • Sections 3.6 through 3.15 describe each command in detail. • Sections 3.16 and 3.17 describe data output formats. • Appendix 2 provides support for Argonaut-SLs that have the vertical beam option. 3.1. Serial Communication Protocols and Settings The Argonaut can communicate using several serial communication protocols (see §6.5 for additional information). • RS232 – Single system operation with cable lengths to 100 meters (300 feet) • RS422 – Single system operation with cable lengths to 1500 meters (4500 feet) • SDI-12 – Single system operation with cable lengths to 100 meters (300 feet) The protocol is set at the factory based on user requirements. The different protocols have the following effects on the direct-command interface. • RS232 – Direct-command interface is described here in Section 3. • RS422 – Direct-command interface is described here in Section 3. • SDI-12 – This protocol uses a reduced direct-command interface, which is typically used in conjunction with RS232 for complete programming capabilities. See Appendix 2 for details on SDI-12 operation. The default communication settings for all communication protocols are below. • 9600 baud (§5.4 explains how to change baud rate settings) • 8 data bits (fixed) • No parity (fixed) • 2 stop bits (fixed) 3.2. Modes of Operation The Argonaut has five operational modes, each of which is described in this section: • Command mode • Data acquisition mode • Deployment mode • Sleep mode • SDI-12 interface mode 7
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