Real-Time Commands for OXTS Devices

OXTS INS devices support a range of real-time commands that can be sent while the system is operating. These commands allow users to control logging, apply initialisation settings, adjust network configuration, and perform other live actions without stopping the device.

This guide explains how to send commands during real-time operation and provides examples of commonly used commands.

1. How to Send Commands

Real-time commands can be sent using any of the following methods. In all cases, the PC sending the command must:

• Be on the same IP subnet as the device

• Be allowed to send UDP packets to the device’s IP address

You can send commands from:

NAVdisplay 'Send Command' Bar

• Open NAVdisplay

• Select the correct unit serial number

• Use the Send Command bar to transmit the command as plain ASCII

Custom Software (UDP ASCII Packet)

• Commands may be sent as ASCII strings wrapped in a UDP packet

• Direct the packet to the device’s IP address

NAVsdk

• Use the function: RealTimeDataStoreManager.SendCommandToDevice()

2. Commonly Used Real-Time Commands

Note: Do not include square brackets [ ]—these represent user inputs.

System Control

• !RESET - resets the device.

Logging Control

• !LOG RD OFF - stops RD file logging.
  Warning: Without an RD file, OxTS Support will have very limited ability to investigate issues.

• !LOG RD ON - starts RD file logging.

• !LOG RD [filesize] - sets the maximum RD file size (in MB).

• !LOG RD ON [filesize] - starts logging and automatically rolls over at the specified file size.

Initialisation

• !SET INIT HEA [heading] - manually initialises the INS heading (degrees).

Network Configuration

• !CONFIG IP [ip_address] - sets the device’s IP address.

• !CONFIG IP [ip_address] [netmask] - sets the device’s IP address and subnet mask.