iWBMSc (Compact) INS GUI Installation
If operating the Compact model, be certain that the included NovAtel Connect software is installed.
Only version 1.8 and later should be used with the Compact. Navigate to the
NovAtelConnect_Setup.exe
provided by NORBIT
and follow the prompts. For detailed
instructions on setting up and utilizing NovAtel Connect please go to Connecting INS to Connect.
Operation Without GUI (Headless/Passive Mode)
Some setup of the NORBIT WBMS, such as AUV/ROV may require use of the system without the
NORBIT GUI. NORBIT refers to this as headless mode. When operating in this mode, users can
interface with the sonar on a script level, directly giving commands to the sonar without the use of
the NORBIT interface.
For other users requiring the GUI to only monitor sonar operation, a passive mode can be selected
in the GUI. This allows the sonar state to be monitored in the GUI, and at the same time allow for
other methods of sonar control via custom software etc.
For further information on either of these modes please contact NORBIT support.
4.2
Network Configuration
The WBMS and integrated WBMS versions connect to the acquisition computer via a 1 Gigabit
Ethernet network cable from the SIU. To communicate with the SIU, the computer network adaptor
must be configured to the same subnet as the SIU.
To set up the IP address of the computer navigate to your
laptop/PC network adaptor setting and change the
TCP/IPv4 settings. It is important that the last 3 numbers
of the computer IP address not conflict with the IP address
of the WBMS or the INS. The INS systems come pre-
configured with an IP address of 192.168.53.100. The IP
address of the sonar is always 192.168.53.XX, where XX represents the last two numbers of the
WBMS serial number (found on the sonar head, next to the cable connector). A subnet mask of
255.255.255.0 should be used. NORBIT recommends setting the IP address of the laptop/PC to
192.168.53.150, to avoid conflict with other systems.
In rare circumstances, some users may wish to change the IP address of the sonar. For instructions
on how to do this, see the Troubleshooting section in this document. It is recommended to NOT
change the sonar IP address unless necessary. A forgotten sonar IP address will require a lengthy
unbricking process.
WBMS DHCP Connection
Unless otherwise required, please make sure that DCHP servers are not running on the same
network as the sonar. During boot up, this will cause an automatic assignment of IP address. If this
occurs, and a DHCP network is not desired, then power off the SIU, assign a static IP address to
the computer and then re-power the SIU.
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