Campbell Scientific TX320 Transmitter - Manual (Page 12)

TX320 Transmitter
4. Quick Start . Quick Start
4.1 Step 1 – Configure the TX320 4.1 Step 1 – Configure the TX320
Use our Device Configuration Utility (DevConfig) to enter the required
National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS)
information that is unique to each Data Collection Platform (DCP). DevConfig
must be version 2.02 or higher. The TX320 has non-volatile memory to store
the setup information. Use our Device Configuration Utility (DevConfig) to enter the required
National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS)
information that is unique to each Data Collection Platform (DCP). DevConfig
must be version 2.02 or higher. The TX320 has non-volatile memory to store
the setup information.
Before February 2012 the TX320 was configured using Before February 2012 the TX320 was configured using
SatCommand instead of DevConfig. DevConfig is more
intuitive, included with our datalogger support software, and
available at no charge from our website. NOTE
4.1.1 Accessing DevConfig
The following are the steps required for accessing DevConfig:
ƒ Connect the TX320 to the PC. A standard 9-pin serial cable is used to
connect the TX320's RS-232 port to the PC’s RS-232 port. Alternatively,
the transmitter can be connected to the PC’s USB port via the 17648 USB
cable (see FIGURE 4-1).
USB Port:
Use to connect to a
computer’s USB
port
RS-232 Port:
Use to connect to a
computer’s 9-pin
serial port
FIGURE 4-1. Ports used for computer connection
ƒ Connect the TX320 to a +12 Vdc power source.
ƒ In order to obtain GPS coordinates (used for aiming the satellite antenna),
the GPS antenna will also need to be connected to the transmitter.
ƒ Click on TX320/TX312 for the device type in DevConfig.
ƒ Select the port matching the COM or USB port on the PC in which the
transmitter is connected.
ƒ Click on the Connect button on the bottom left of the DevConfig screen.
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