Specifications

Channel Master Operation Manual
P/N 95B-6001-00 (February 2006) page 57
CS – Start Pinging (Go)
Purpose Starts the data collection cycle (same as the Tab key in
BBTalk).
Format CS
Recommended Setting. Use as needed. Use WinHADCP to create the
command file. The CS command will be added to the end of the command
file or sent by the software.
Description Use CS (or the Tab key in BBTalk) to tell the Channel Master
to start pinging its transducers and collecting data as pro-
grammed by the other commands.
NOTE. After a CS-command is sent to the Channel Master, no changes to
the commands can occur until a <BREAK> is sent (auto ensemble cycling
or at the > prompt if using manual ensemble cycling). See the CF – Flow
Control command, page 54.
If you are using SDI-12 communications, the <BREAK> must be sent to
the RS-232 port.
CT - Turnkey Operation
Purpose Allows the Channel Master to initialize to predefined parame-
ters and start pinging immediately after power is applied.
Format CTn
Range n = 0 to 1 (0 = Off, 1 = Turnkey)
Default CT0
Description Setting the CT command to CT1 lets the Channel Master
automatically initialize to a predefined command set during
any power up. To place the Channel Master in turnkey mode,
you must first set all other commands to the desired configura-
tion. You must then send the CT1 and CK commands to save
this configuration. When power is cycled, the Channel Master
will start up with the desired configuration and begin the data
collection process. You can interrupt (not remove) this mode
by sending a <BREAK>. This will place the Channel Master
in the command mode, ready to accept inputs. Cycling the
power, however, will again start the data collection process.
To turn off the turnkey mode, first send a <BREAK> to the
Channel Master. Now send the CT0 and CK commands to
save this configuration. When power is cycled, the Channel
Master will NOT begin the data collection process.