Hi
I am looking for sample code on how to setup the TX320 Sat transmitter for the EUMETSAT system. The TX320 sat transimmter is connected to a CR1000 logger and the software written in CRBasic.
CRBasic has got routines for the TX320 but for the GOES satelite system. Are EUMETSAT and GOES the same or do I have to write my own transmission and setup routines?
Thx
Erik
The same instructions are used. Within the instructions you need to be very careful only to select the supported baud rate (100) and frequencies allocated for your use of Meteosat.
Note that the TX320 must have been preconfigured at the factory for use with Meteosat.
how would i see if the TX320 is configured for EUMETSAT?
thx
you would have purchase the TX320 already configured for EUMETSAT and there would be a sticker on the side indicating that the unit has been configured for EUMETSAT / METEOSAT.
the unit would also have version 7.x or latter firmware and DevConfig would show you that the current configuration when connected.
Thx for the feedback.
Ok, the TX320 is configured for EUMETSAT, however the help instructions from Campbell are based on the GOES. To configure the TX320 correctly I do have to enter address as well as channel number, these are obtained from Meteosat in a a format similar to:
DCP Address: 1840084 (GOES requires Hex format)
Channel Name: R15 (if entered CRBasic gives a compile error)
Channel Frequency: 402140500 Hz
GOESSetup(GOESResult,18430084,30,R15,100,0,300,"0_1_0_0" ,"0_7_30" ,"1_0_0" )
confirmation if the above configuration is correct is much appreciated.
Thx
The last address we were allocated here by EUMetsat, for testing, was in a similar format to the one you quote with 8 digits and it was hex. In your post above in the GOES instruction you give 18430084 which is similar and could also be hex. (You also quote the same number minus one digit?)
From the frequency I believe you would need channel 71 which can be found in section 7 of the EUMETSAT document TD16 that can be downloaded from here:
http://www.eumetsat.int/website/home/Data/Products/MeteosatDataCollectionServices/index.html
I am not sure where the reference R15 comes from. I suspect it relates to the channel number scheme for another DCP manufacturer.