SmartSensor HD - Interprovincial Traffic Services

44 CHAPTER 4 • COMMUNICATIONThe Click 301 port number automatically defaults to 10001.5 Click the Advanced… button for additional settings.6 Click the Connect button to connect to the sensor.Figure 4.5 – Internet Connection (left) and Advanced Settings (right)Advanced SettingsThe Advanced Settings contain the following fields:˽˽˽˽Timeout (ms) – Allows you to set an additional amount of time (in milliseconds) thatSSMHD will use when communicating with the sensor.Buffer (bytes) – Contains the number of bytes used by SSMHD to store data receivedfrom the sensor. This should always be set to 02048 or greater.Virtual ConnectionA virtual connection allows you to use the SSMHD software without being connected toan actual sensor. Making a virtual connection can be useful for the following reasons:˽˽˽˽˽˽˽˽To view a saved sensor setup file.To play back previously logged traffic.To demonstrate functionality for different applications.To review how the software works.Use the following steps to make a virtual connection:1 Click the Communication button.2 Select the Virtual tab (see Figure 4.6).3 Select or create a virtual sensor file (.ss125) by clicking the magnifying glass icon. Clickthe Options… button for more options.4 Click the Connect button.