In-Situ Aquaculture Buoy Manual (purchased before 28 May 2013) - Manual (Page 17)

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Chapter 5 Host PC
5.1 OVERVIEW
The host computer can be any Microsoft
®
Widows
®
-based PC
operating with a Windows
®
98 or later operating system. Additional PC
requirements include:
• At least one serial communications port, or the serial adapter
available from In-Situ.
• A radio modem connected to the serial port in order to
communicate with the buoys and wireless controllers. (DigiKey
®
9X
Stream RS232 9.6 kbps, part number (1P) X09-009PKC-RA is
recommended and is available from In-Situ Inc.)
• The data retrieval software runs on the host computer at all times.
This software receives all transmissions and makes the appropriate
control decisions. The software also archives the data, makes logs of
all actions, sends alerts for critical situations, displays pond and
farm status, and provides for review of historical data.
5.2 PC SETUP
1. Install the Integrator software from the flash drive provided.
2. Attach the antenna, power cord, and serial port to the radio.
3. Connect the radio to power.
4. Connect the serial cable from the radio to the PC.