UDP Monitor and Network Broadcast

 

UDP Monitor

SA also contains a diagnostic utility so you can view and capture UPD data streams. This utility can also be run dependently from SA. Navigate file explorer to the SA install directory and run SpatialAnalyzer UDPMonitor.exe. Set it to the same port and hit Start. When measurements or updates happen, the data will flow into the monitor, as pictured at right.

The UDPMonitor acts as a simple log that records the network transmissions. Use the Start and Stop buttons as needed and the Save Log to File button can be used to export the log to an ascii text file. UDP Traffic is not buffered so data at high rates can be missed.

 

Instrument Broadcast:

Many instruments offer the option to use UDP broadcast. An option is available under Utility for laser Trackers as an example:

The instrument UDP settings offer the following options:

Data to Send:

Frame of Reference selection can be adjusted and will be reflected in the returned coordinate values.

Destination

 

Watch Windows Broadcast:

Watch windows can be configured to transmit their data over TCP/IP using the UDP Protocol. This is useful for intercepting watch window data with your own custom code.

Options for UDP transmitting are as follows: