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Laptop Connection to TAMDAR

Physical Connection to TAMDAR

  • Laptop with either Hyperterminal or TAMDAR Data Manager program installed.
  • RS-232 serial data cable (and USB to RS-232 cable if laptop does not have serial port). No null modem.
  • TAMDAR switch set to 'PC' mode.

Software Connection to TAMDAR

Hyperterminal Connection

  • Open either the Hyperterminal and set the baud rate to 9600, all other properties to default.
  • Turn on TAMDAR.
  • TAMDAR will transmit 'AX' until either it has achieved satellite lock or timed out.
  • If the TAMDAR has achieved a satellite lock, it will continue to transmit various codes to the satellite. Otherwise it will do nothing.

TAMDAR Data Manager Connection

  • Open the TAMDAR Data Manager program and click the 'serial comm' tab.
  • Turn on TAMDAR.
  • TAMDAR will transmit 'AX' until either it has achieved satellite lock or timed out.
  • If the TAMDAR has achieved a satellite lock, it will continue to transmit various codes to the satellite. Otherwise it will do nothing.
  • If you want to force an observation from the TAMDAR, go to 'Calibration' tab, then click on the 'Read All from TAMDAR' button.
atmos/citation/instruments/tamdar/tamdar_laptop_access.txt · Last modified: 2020/01/29 17:25 by 127.0.0.1