MAPS interface
The Anemos MAPS position sesnsor device is equipped with multiple controll modes and output interfaces.
Interfaces
There are multiple interfaces. Some for convenience functionality and some for production usage.
Graphical interface
All the MAPS devices are equipped by a web-based interface. The interface can be reached by typing the ip address of the device into a browser, and opening the controll webpage. Depending on custommer requests and the version of the MAPS device, the dive might require login information that is supplied with the device.
The main purpose of the web-based interface is setting up the device and tracking it's status.
On activation, the interface shows multiple informations about the sensor including:
- Position output,
- A surface for browsing previous ouptut logs of the device,
- Configuration parameters of the device,
- Tools for fine-tuning the mechanical setup of the device,
- Debug information.
In a typical use case, the graphical interface is used in short periods of time, setting up, and checking the device.
Websocket interface
For long term usage and integration with the system of the customer, one can use the network interface.
The network interface is using the websocket protocoll for communication. Depending on the control mode, each device opens listens websocket connection open on one or more ports set in the settings of the file.
