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StreamPro ADCP Operation Manual9 StreamPro CommandsThis section defines the commands used by the StreamPro ADCPs. Thesecommands let you set up and control the StreamPro. The commands directlyaffect the range of the StreamPro and the standard deviation (accuracy)of the data. Most StreamPro settings use factory-set values. If youchange these values without thought, you could ruin your deployment. Besure you know what effect each command has before using it. Call TRDI ifyou do not understand the function of any command.9.1 Data Communication and Command FormatYou can enter commands with an IBM-compatible computer with a Bluetoothinterface running TRDI’s BBTalk. The StreamPro communicates withthe computer through the Bluetooth interface.Immediately after you apply power to the StreamPro, it enters the standbymode. Send a = = = signal using BBTalk. When the StreamPro receives a= = = signal, it responds with a wake-up message similar to the one shownbelow. The StreamPro is now ready to accept commands at the “>” prompt.StreamPro ADCPTeledyne RD Instruments (c) 2003All rights reserved.Firmware Version: xx.xx>9.1.1 Command Input ProcessingInput commands set StreamPro operating parameters, start data collection,run built-in tests (BIT), and asks for output data. All commands are ASCIIcharacter(s) and must end with a carriage return (CR). For example,>WP0001 [Your input]If the entered command is valid, the StreamPro executes the command. Ifthe command is one that does not provide output data, the StreamPro sendsa carriage return line feed and displays a new “>” prompt.Continuing the example,>WP00001 [Your original input]> [StreamPro response to a valid, no-output command]If you enter a valid command that produces output data, the StreamPro executesthe command, displays the output data, and then redisplays the “>”prompt. Some examples of commands that produce output data are ? (helpmenus), CS (start pinging), PS (system configuration data), and PA (run builtintests).If the command is not valid, the StreamPro responds with an error messagesimilar to the following.page 34Teledyne RD Instruments