Specifications

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5. Alternate 2 String Format
This output provides a string format that is compatible with the Ulvertech data format but with an
extra depth digit to allow readings greater than 999.99metres.
The following serial data formats are configurable on the UK94 surface unit:
b) 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 2 stop bit, no parity.
[These may need to be configured on the SCU to replicate a UK94 output if the receiving terminal
expects this data format]
Alternate 2 - Reply Data Structure
Data Description Data Range Field Range
Depth in centimetres (includes entered vertical or zero
offsets)
0 to 400000 dddddd
Comma character N/A ,
Altitude in centimetres (includes entered vertical offset) 0 to 9999 aaaa
Terminator (Carriage Return + Line Feed) N/A <CR><LF>
Example:
Depth = 87.92 metres = 008792
Altimeter reading = 24.75 metres = 2475
ASCII Output Always =
“008792,2475<CR><LF>”
Where; “,” is a comma (ASCII code 44),
“<CR>” is Carriage Return (ASCII code 13),
“<LF>” is Line Feed (ASCII code 10).