Operational Software Summary
The software for both WTS models may be accessed from a personal laptop computer (PC) within a DOS based environment through a standard RS232 serial port. A terminal emulation program allows the PC to communicate with the micro-controller on the WTS circuit board.
The WTS-Tr utilizes a Tattletale Model 3 (TT3) data logger with volatile memory and controller. The McLane software is written in Basic language and the menu-driven format allows the user to program various instrument sensors and deployment parameters according to user-defined objectives. The deployment and recovery data are easily downloaded for record keeping and analysis.
The WTS-P model uses an upgraded software package with a Tattletale Model 8 (TT8) data logger and controller supporting ANSI C and in-line assembly programming language. Storage and retrieval of deployment, recovery and data files are provided in non-volatile flash memory within the operating software. An E-Prom with RAM storage provides an additional backup for data recovery in the event of a system failure. The main menu for each instrument is organized with numbered options that control the various operational and deployment functions. These functions include the WTS system clock, system diagnostics, run configurations, deployment scheduling, and data recovery. Settings can be accessed through the menu.
Inputs of deployment parameters and scheduling times are variable over a wide range and can be tailored to the objectives of a field program.
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