Nortek Signature Series User Manual

Commands 25
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5.5 SETPLAN/GETPLAN/GETPLANLIM
The plan parameters specify directly (time) or indirectly (depth) which type(s) of measurement
that will be measured and at the interval between the various types of measurements.
Argument
Description
MIAVG
Averaging Interval (s)
AVG
Averaging Mode disabled/enabled
DIAVG
Depth interval (m)
Not yet implemented
VD
Vertical direction
MV
Unused (Not yet implemented)
(Absolute max Vertical velocity (cm/s))
SA
Salinity (ppt)
BURST
Burst measurement disabled/enabled
MIBURST
Burst Interval (s)
DIBURST
Depth interval (m)
SV
Sound velocity (m/s)
FN
Filename of the raw data file where all the measured binary data will be stored
SO
Serial output
FREQ
Transmit frequency
NSTT
Number of Time Slots. Set to 0 giving the default number of slots.
The valid range for the various arguments should be verified using the GETPLANLIM command,
also for the values listed here as they may change with firmware versions and instrument
frequencies.

Nortek Signature Series Specifications

General

Type	Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)
Operating Temperature	-5°C to +45°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Temperature Sensor	Integrated
Pressure Sensor	Integrated
Compass and Tilt Sensor	Integrated
Data Storage	Internal memory
Communication Interfaces	Ethernet, RS-232
Depth Rating	Up to 6000 meters (depending on model)
Data Output	ASCII, binary
Beam Angle	Varies by model
Velocity Accuracy	±0.5% of measured velocity ±1 mm/s