In-Situ Aquaculture Buoy Manual (purchased after 28 May 2013) - Manual (Page 22)

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Host Computer Overview
The host computer can be any Microsoft
®
Windows
®
-based computer operating with a
Windows 98 or later operating system. Additional requirements include the following
items.
At least one serial communications port, or the serial to USB adapter available from In-
Situ Inc.
A radio modem connected to the serial port in order to communicate with the buoys and
wireless controllers.
The data retrieval software runs on the host computer at all times. This software
receives all transmissions and makes the appropriate control decisions. The software
also archives the data, makes logs of all actions, sends alerts for critical situations,
displays pond and farm status, and provides for review of historical data.
Host Computer Setup
1. Install the Aquasoft software from the provided flash drive.
Set the computer so that it does not enter sleep mode and so it
does not make automatic Windows updates.
2. Attach the antenna, power cord, and serial port to the host radio.
3. Connect the radio to power.
4. Connect the serial cable from the radio to the host computer.
Figure 11.1 Host computer and host modem radio setup
1 Antenna
2 Serial cable from host computer to host radio
3 Host computer power cable
4 Host radio power cable
5 Host radio modem