System Reset |
The System Reset page (accessible under the main menu item Receiver Configuration) can be used to restart the NetRS, as if it was powered off and back on. Optionally the Ephemeris and Almanac data collected from GPS satellites can be erased prior to the reset. These features are primarily useful for diagnostic testing, and should not be required during normal operation.
Regardless of which form of reset is requested, the full shutdown
and restart can take a few minutes. If left alone, your web browser
should automatically switch to the
Note that the process of restarting the NetRS receiver will interrupt all data logging sessions and streaming outputs. Data logging will automatically resume after the restart, as will streaming outputs over serial ports. Other types of output, such as TCP or UDP streams will probably need to be re-established by the client programs running on external systems.
If the ephemeris and almanac data are cleared, the NetRS may take slightly longer to acquire satellite signals. There may also be a delay before producing valid position fixes, due to the need to collect new data from the GPS satellites.
The AutoReboot watchdog system is designed to provide a method to recover from the unlikely occurance that a NetRS is unable to communicate without a forced system restart. AutoReboot defines a time window during which it expects the user to perform a specific action. If that action is not detected during the given interval, then the system automatically reboots. Any time the action is detected, the time window restarts.
For example, a 24 hour interval could be specified. At least once every 24 hours the user would need to visit the System Reset page and click the Reset button. Alternatively, the Programmatic Interface command Set AutoReboot could be issued. If a communication failure occurs that prevents both of those actions, then the system would restart 24 hours after the last AutoReboot reset.
The Web interface contains a checkbox to Enable or Disable the feature. When Enabled, the limit value, in Hours, can be entered. Click the OK button to finalize any changes.
When AutoReboot is enabled, a Restart button will appear. Clicking this button will restart the timer. That action (or a similar Programmatic Interface action) must be done within the time limit in order to prevent the Automatic Reboot from occurring.