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WindObserver II Page 39 Issue 18
Doc. No. 1390-PS-0004 January 2009
9.3. Checking the configuration
We strongly recommend that, as a standard procedure, you use this command ( D3 ) prior
to, and after, changing any settings. It shows the current settings for all the alterable
settings. We suggest you note down your settings, so that you can easily return to them.
Type * Enters Configuration Mode (from Continuous mode)
Or Type *N Enters Configuration Mode (from Polled mode)
Type D3 and press ENTER The WindObserver II responds with the current
configuration settings.
The factory default settings for a heated unit are: -
A0 B3 C1 E1 F1 G0000 H1 J1 K1 L1 M2 NA O1 P1 T1 U1 V1 X1 Y1 Z1
How to change these settings is explained in the following sections.
To return to Measurement mode Type Q and press ENTER
9.4. Changing settings
To change a setting, first go into Configuration mode and then refer to the sections below.
Enter the Configuration code of the new setting required, followed by ENTER.
If successful, the new setting will be echoed back as a message by the WindObserver II.
For example, to change the message format to NMEA, Type M5 and press ENTER .
The WindObserver II will reply with M5. When the unit is returned to the Measurement
mode Type Q and press ENTER, it will be in NMEA format.
Note: The factory-set (default) settings are shown in bold in the following sections.
9.5. Configuration Settings
Ax - Speed of Sound (SOS) and Temperature
Setting Configuration code
Disable both A0
Report SOS
A1
Report Sonic temperature
A2
Report SOS and Sonic temperature
A3
Note that neither of these parameters is available in Tunnel or NMEA formats.