Xylem System 5000 User Manual - Manual (Page 65)

Outputs
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Last Tx Info
The Last Tx Info retrieves the status and conditions of the most recent transmission. This
information includes the battery voltage before, during, and after the transmission as well as
the transmission duration and power levels.
GPS
The GPS Info retrieves the status of the most recent GPS measurement. The response has
an entry which indicates the time the transmitter’s clock was last set to UTC. The latitude and
longitude are in degrees minutes seconds and the altitude is in meters. Based on the GPS
latitude and longitude, the transmitter calculates the theoretical azimuth and elevation angles
to use for the satellite antenna.
Failsafe
The Failsafe option allows the status of the Failsafe to be retrieved. If the Failsafe has
been tripped, the button will change to Reset and can be used to reset the status of the
Failsafe.
Note that only the H-2221 GOES Radio can perform a software Failsafe reset
GOES Miscellaneous
Understanding how GOES operates and the nuances of every setting can be difficult. The
following sections will hopefully provide a few more helpful hints and insights into the operations
and fundamentals of GOES operations. Common GOES Terms include:
Baud Rate
GOES data is transmitted from the DCP to the GOES satellite at a baud rate of 100, 300, or 1200
bits per second.
DAMS
Data Acquisition and Monitoring System.
DAPS
Data Collection System Automated Processing Subsystem.
DCP
Data Collection Platform. A data logger or data recorder system capable of gathering data from
different sensors and transmitting the data to the GOES satellite.
DCS
Data Collection System. See DCP.