(This functionality is available with the Input / Output module)
The default communications settings are designed to work effectively if the SDR-22 is set up as follows.
COMS | SETTING |
Speed | 4800 |
Parity | Not set |
Word Length | 8 |
Acoustic | N |
Formatc | ASCII |
To set these parameters on the SDR 22 use the "Comms setup" function. Refer to the SDR -22 documentation for further detailed instructions.
If the cable from the SDR-22 to the computer has a cable connector switch, it must be set to DTE.
Transferring data from the SDR 22
Ensure that you have carried out the appropriate steps in the procedure for Processing a Field Survey up to the step for initiating the transfer of the data. Then, to initiate the transfer, carry out the following on the SDR-22.
- Press the MENU key.
- Press the down arrow key until "Comms output" is displayed.
- Press the ENTER key.
- At the "Send all jobs?" prompt, press the NOTE key.
- Use the down arrow key until the required job name is displayed.
- Press the ENTER key to commence the data transfer.
Transferring co-ordinate data to the SDR 22
Use the Output/Data Recorder command to put the system in a ready state to send co-ordinates to the SDR-22. A dialog box should be displayed asking if the data recorder is ready to receive data. Then, to place the SDR-22 in a ready state, carry out the following on the SDR-22.
- Press the MENU key.
- Press the down arrow key until "Comms input" is displayed.
- Press the ENTER key and the SDR-22 will display "Receiving...".
Then select the OK button in the dialog box to commence the data transfer. The job created in the SDR-22 with the transferred data will have the same name as the data base from which the co-ordinates were transferred.
NOTE: Due to limitations in the field size in the SDR data recorders, co-ordinates must be 10 characters or less and point identifiers must be four digits or less. Therefore, if the co-ordinates or point identifiers in the data base exceed these sizes, it will be necessary to apply an offset when uploading to the SDR-22. Refer to the Output/Data Recorder command.
E.g. | -123456.789 | (illegal co-ordinate) |
123456.789 | (legal co-ordinate) | |
-12345.678 | (legal co-ordinate) | |
1234 | (legal point identifier) | |
12345 | (illegal point identifier) |