1.4 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION MODULE "BLUETOOTH
®
”, “WiFi”
The OCEAN SEVEN 310 probe can be optionally equipped with a wireless adapter which allows
bidirectional full-duplex communications between the OCEAN SEVEN 310 probe and a personal
computer (Desktop, Laptop) or PDA devices equipped with a compatible wireless device. A thorough
description of the wireless adapter can be found in the dedicated appendix.
1.5 PORTABLE READER
The OCEAN SEVEN 310 probe can be interfaced with a portable lightweight and extremely rugged
reader based on the Windows Mobile™ software for Pocket PC. Through this device, it is possible to
perform the operations usually carried out by means of a portable
personal computer, but without all limitations that the use of a portable
computer in the field and in hostile environments normally implies, like:
battery endurance, display reading under sunlight, water and dust
tightness, weight, etc.
The “Portable Reader” interfaces the OCEAN SEVEN 310 probe through
a built-in RS232C interface and dedicated IDRONAUT programmes,
specifically developed for
the Windows Mobile PC
operating system: ZTERM
and µREDAS. These
programmes interface the
OCEAN SEVEN 310 probe
and allow the operator to
directly dialogue with the
probes directly, thus
performing: sensor calibration, real-time data acquisition,
probe configuration, etc. All these operations are possible
because of the OCEAN SEVEN 310 probe functions
included in the management firmware. Furthermore, the
“Portable Reader” not only shows real-time data sent by
the OCEAN SEVEN 310 probe, but also stores it. Data is
stored in binary files using the “Portable Reader” main or
extension “Flash” memory, which can be later transferred
to a desktop personal computer. Data acquired by means
of the “µREDAS” programme can be imported later by the
REDAS-5 programme. Data storage capability of the
“Portable Reader” is only limited by the size of the installed
“Flash” compact memory card. The “Portable Reader” can operate for up to 15 hours continuously.
Autonomy of operation of the interfaced OCEAN SEVEN 310 probe depends on the battery installed
inside the probe and on the sensor suite.
1.6 IDRONAUT TELEMETRY DECK UNIT
The IDRONAUT Telemetry Deck Unit powers
and interfaces, by coaxial oceanographic cables,
the OCEAN SEVEN 310 probe with a personal
computer RS232C interface. The Deck Unit is
provided with a transceiver (modem) which allows half-duplex communication with the OCEAN
SEVEN 310 probe. Two types of Deck Units are available: Portable and On-Board. The first one is
provided with an internal rechargeable lead battery (12VDC, 7 A/h) which permits OCEAN SEVEN 310
probe operation even in the absence of the mains supply. The On-
Board MKPlus Deck Unit is housed in a 19” rack-mountable unit
and is designed for on-board operations. The On-Board MKPlus
deck unit provides high voltage telemetry power supply: 220 VDC
to allow the OCEAN SEVEN 310 probe to interface and power
several additional instruments like: GENERAL OCEANICS Rosette
1018, Fluorometer, Turbidity meter, etc.
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