Autotrac interface, Configuring autotrac transceiver, Hardware setup – Vaisala Hydromet Data Collection Platform User Manual

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Autotrac Interface

The Autotrac transceiver provides bidirectional satellite
communications between the weather station and the Autotrac software
package of the end user. In addition, the transceiver contains a GPS
receiver for acquiring location and accurate time information. The
QML logger has been tested with the Qualcomm transceiver, referred to
as the Omnitracs/Autotrac option in the Device list of Lizard Setup
Software.

Configuring Autotrac Transceiver

Hardware Setup

The Autotrac transceiver is connected to the QML logger using RS-232
interface, typically through the DSU232 communication module. Add
the communication module to the setup and set the parameters in the
Optional hardware view. Under Line parameters, enter the following
configuration parameters for the module:

-

Data speed: 1200 bps

-

Data bits: 8

-

Stop bit: 1

-

Parity: None

In the Devices view, add the transceiver to the setup. Under I/O
Connections
, connect the transceiver to the previously configured
communication module.

Device Configuration

The Autotrac transceiver is configured in the Device configurations
view as shown in

Figure 78 on page 183

. For the parameter values, refer

to

Table 22 on page 183

.

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