Specifications

Channel Master Operation Manual
P/N 95B-6001-00 (February 2006) page 77
PD – Data Stream Select
Purpose: Selects the type of ensemble output data structure.
Format: PDn
Range n = 0, 14, 19 (see description)
Default PD0
Recommended Setting. The default setting for this command is
recommended for most applications. PD14 and PD19 are used for
integration of the Channel Master with other systems or data loggers.
Description: The PD command selects the normal output data structure, a
special application data structure, or a fixed data set for trans-
mission/display as the data ensemble (see Table 14).
Table 14: Data Stream Selections
Format Description
PD0 Sends The real water-current data set
PD1 to PD13 Not used.
PD14 Send the Channel Master Condensed 2D Output Format
PD15 to PD18 Not used.
PD19 Sends discharge data in an NMEA-like ASCII format
NOTE. WinHADCP supports PD0, PD14, and PD19.
PS – Display System Parameters
Purpose Sends/displays Channel Master system configuration data.
Format PSn
Range n = 0 (see description)
Recommended Setting. Use as needed.
Description See below.
PS0 – System Configuration
PS0 sends the Channel Master hardware/firmware information. For exam-
ple, the output may look like this:
>PS0
Serial Number: 5813
Frequency: 1228800 Hz
Configuration: HADCP: 2-beam velocity + vertical stage.
Transducer Type: PISTON
Beam Angle: 20 Degrees
Beam Pattern: CONVEX
Sensors: TEMP PRESS TILTS