Guralp Systems CMG-DCM build <10,000 - Manual (Page 11)

Acquisition Modules and Platinum Firmware Equipment Overview
2 Equipment Overview
2.1 Introduction
The range of Güralp acquisition modules include the:
• Embedded Acquisition Module (CMG-EAM);
• Data Communications Modules (CMG-DCM), now superseded;
• Network Appliance Module (CMG-NAM);
• Data Acquisition Systems; and
• Integrated Instruments.
All of these units are Linux-based devices but, in general, no Linux
knowledge is required in order to make full use of them. The use of Linux
provides a high degree of flexibility: additional functionality can often be
added on request – contact Güralp Systems for further information.
2.2 Platinum Firmware
All acquisition modules use Güralp Systems' Platinum
firmware for configuration and control of the following:
• Data acquisition
• Data processing
• Data recording
• Data forwarding via serial port or over IP networks using a variety of
protocols such as: SEEDlink, CD1.1, WIN, QSCD (Quick Seismic
Characteristic Data) and GSMS (Güralp Seismic Monitoring System)
• Network communication over Ethernet, Modem, Wireless and Bluetooth,
as required.
The firmware is accessed through a web interface or command-line interface,
as detailed in section 3 on page 20.
2.2.1 Important information about build 10,000 and above
Different versions of Platinum firmware are identified by their build number.
This manual covers builds numbers greater than 10,000. Build 10,000 and all
subsequent builds differ significantly from previous versions and the
important notes in the firmware upgrade chapter (section 5.1 on page 51)
should be read before upgrading from earlier versions. Users choosing to
remain at an earlier build should continue to refer to MAN-EAM-0001, which
describes the operation of Platinum build 3801.
MAN-EAM-0003 11 Issue E - February 2014