Instructions for Installing the eDAQ Serial GPS Module
September 15, 2009
Note - The following must be
performed whenever the eDAQ system firmware is updated. For the
eDAQ v3.13.C release, proceed as follows.
- If applicable, update the eDAQ system
firmware. The procedure for this is detailed in the Installation
Instructions provided with each eDAQ release.
- Using a web browser, bring up the start page of
your eDAQs web interface. In the Location (URL) bar of your
browser, type "http://" followed by the IP number of your
eDAQ. For example, an eDAQ with SoMat default settings could be
reached at "http://192.168.100.100".
- On the eDAQ home page, click on the "Custom"
item in the eDAQ menu list.
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In the Custom menu option, select the "Install New
Module" option. Use the "Browse" button to locate the correct
version of the file based on the type of eDAQ.
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eDAQ-Plus, eDAQ-Lite - The file "SerialGPS_LP_v3_13_C_build_302"
is in the "modules" subdirectory in the distribution CD or
ZIP file.
- Click on the "Install Custom Module" button
and the eDAQ will proceed to install the module. Click on OK and
there will be a new list item associated with this module. The
initial status of the module is disabled. To use the module,
click on the Enable option in the Action column.
- Next, go to the System menu and select the option
"Reset eDAQ". The eDAQ will reset. Wait for the LEDs to indicate
that the reset is complete (i.e., red and green on, amber
off).
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To test out the installation, start up TCE, go to
the Hardware Setup window and click on the Query button. A list
of the hardware modules will be presented. Double click on the
line for the MPB Serial Bus card type. TCE will present a dialog
window for setup of the MPB Serial Hardware Interface. If the Serial GPS module was correctly installed,
there will be a "SerialGPS" entry in the Hardware Interface
combo box, and a "GPS_NMEA" entry in the Data Base list
box. Click on the OK button to enable GPS channels to be
defined and used in TCE.
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The GPS device must be configured to output NMEA format data
at 4800 baud through its RS-232 serial port (DB9
connector). Following is an example setup of the hardware
setup required for a Garmin GPS III Plus.
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Power on the GPS (Light bulb button)
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Menu button
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Menu button (main menu)
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Select "Setup"
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Enter
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Go to "Interface"
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Format: "NMEA"
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Baud Rate: "4800"
Note on cables: Connect the GPS unit serial cable to a
DB9 Male - DB9 Male gender changer. Connect the gender changer
to a DB9 Null Modem adapter. Connect the Null Modem adapter to
the eDAQ serial cable.