GeoSIG GMS-xx Datastream Ethernet User Guide
- July 31, 2024
 - GeoSIG
 
Table of Contents
GeoSIG GMS-xx Datastream Ethernet
Product Specifications
- Product Name: GMS-xx
 - Connection: Ethernet (LAN)
 - System Requirements: GeoDAS installed on Windows Computer
 
Product Usage Instructions:
Setup Datastream from GMS-xx Serial Console
- Connect to the serial console of your GMS-xx.
 - Press ‘C’ to enter the configuration menu and press ‘C’ again to edit current configuration.
 - Press ‘F’ and enter the number of output streams (1 stream per 3 channels).
 - For a GMS-xx with 3 channels, enter 1 output stream.
 - Press ‘J’ to enter Stream Parameters.
 - Press ‘B’ until Stream type shows GSBU.
 - Press ‘C’ to enter Port configuration.
 - Press ‘A’ until Communication port shows TCP/IP.
 - Press ‘C’ until Protocol shows TCP (Server).
 - Press ‘E’ to enter the communication port (default is 4001).
 - Only one stream with max. 3 channels can use the same port!
 - A second stream would need to use a different port (e.g. 4002).
 - Press Esc followed by ENTER and again Esc followed by ENTER to get back to the main menu.
 - Press Esc to exit the menu.
 - Press ‘C’ to save the configuration as current.
 - In the main menu, press ‘R’ followed by Enter to restart the instrument.
 - After the restart, the configuration changes are applied.
 
FAQ GMS-xx Setup Datastream Ethernet
Introduction
This procedure describes how to setup datastream on a GMS-xx through ethernet (LAN)
Required Tools
- GeoDAS installed on Windows Computer
 - GMS-xx, connected via Ethernet
 - Serial connection to console of GMS-xx http://www.geosig.com/files/FAQ_GMS-xx_How_to_Connect_Serial_Console_with_uCon.pdf
 
Setup Datastream from GMS-xx Serial Console
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Connect to the serial console of your GMS-xx
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Press C to enter the configuration menu and press C again to edit current configuration
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Press F and enter the number of output streams (1 stream per 3 channels)
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Means for a GMS-xx with 3 channels, you enter 1 output stream
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Press J to enter Stream Parameters
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Press B until Stream type shows GSBU
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Press C to enter Port configuration
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Press A until Communication port shows TCP/IP
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Press C until Protocol shows TCP (Server)
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Press E to enter the communication port (default is 4001)
Only one stream with max. 3 channels can use the same port! A second stream would need to use a different port (e.g. 4002) - 
Press Esc followed by ENTER and again Esc followed by ENTER to get back to the main menu
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Press Esc to exit the menu
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Press C to save the configuration as “current”
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In the main menu, press R followed by Enter to restart the instrument
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After the restart, the configuration changes are applied
 
Setup Datastream in GeoDAS
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In GeoDAS, open Settings-> Channels of Digitizers…
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Enter a name for the stream (3-letter code)
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Under Type, choose GeoSIG Packet Digitizer from the dropdown
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Tick Remote host IP address and port and enter the IP address of your GMS-xx and the port defined for the stream
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Click the button [Add/Modify]
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Tick the box Use channel parameters provided by the digitizer
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To add another stream, repeat from step 4.
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Make sure to use a different port for each stream!
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Click the button [OK]
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Confirm the appearing pop-up with [Yes]
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Restart GeoDAS
 
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