Seimac WildCAT PTT Initial Setup for MET Loggers

Last update: 12 Apr 2001

l> Connect Seimac WildCAT to a dummy load, attach DevKit cables and +12V bench supply (OFF).

2> DO NOT POWER UP YET!

3> Start Seimac PTTComm software

4a> If the WildCAT is new, it will be set for the default 4800 baud comms rate:

• Open File | Preferences and set for 4800 baud; check settings for COM port, WildCAT, and check "Simple Mode".
• OK to exit Preferences

4b> If WildCAT has been configured before, it should be set for 9600 baud:

• Open File | Preferences and set for 9600 baud; check settings for COM port, WildCAT, and check "Simple Mode".
• OK to exit Preferences

5> Open the WHOI-LOGR53-2.CFG file (the standard PTT configuration file - save this from your browser and copy it to the \pttcomm subdirectory on your PC with the rest of the Seimac PTTComm files).

• Use File | Open and select WHOI-LOGR53-2.CFG in the pop-up window, and Open it.
• In the next window that pops up, select Advanced Setup.

• NOTE 1: This standard file will be set up for the standard primary and secondary rep rates, 2 additional ID'S (for a total of 3 ID'S), baud rate 9600, serial data YES, hardware handshaking NO, serial debug YES, active digital inputs OOH, active analog sensors OOH.
• NOTE 2: Keep a master copy of this file (or get it from this website again) so you can start clean for each WildCAT setup.

6> Hit software "START" button to initiates comms to PTT

7> Now turn ON bench power supply

8> Comms should start now and the software should issue a "Comms OK" message

• If comms are at 4800 baud, continue with STEP 9 next. Otherwise, if already at 9600 baud, SKIP to STEP 15 below.

9> Confirm that the WHOI-LOGR53-2.CFG settings include "Baud Rate - 9600"; change this if necessary

10> Hit software "CFG" button to send the new configuration to the Seimac WildCAT

• Wait for "Configuration Sent OK" message.

ll> When new configuration is successfully sent, turn off power to Seimac. (New config takes effect at next power up).

12> Open File | Preferences and set back to 9600 baud; click "OK" to exit Preferences.

13> Close all windows now.

14> Now repeat Steps 5 - 7:

• Open WHOI-LOGR53-2.CFG file
• Hit "Start" to initiate comms
• Turn ON bench power supply

15> Edit the WHOI-LOGR53-2.CFG file to include the desired ID numbers and the correct primary and secondary rep rates (should be the same).

• Also confirm settings of the following: 2 additional ID'S (for a total of 3 ID'S), baud rate 9600, serial data YES, hardware handshaking NO, serial debug YES, active digital inputs OOH, active analog sensors OOH.

16> Hit software "CFG" button to send the new configuration to the Seimac WildCAT

• Wait for "Configuration Sent OK" message.

17> When new configuration is successfully sent, momentarily cycle power to Seimac.

18> Watch for startup and first transmit cycle to complete.

DONE!