Chapter 2. Introduction

The Güralp Serial Server / 72-hour UPS unit is a quick and simple way to connect Güralp digitisers and digital instruments to your network, based on the Lantronix WiPort-NR serial-to-Ethernet convertor module..

The unit runs from a mains (outlet) power supply, and transmits serial streams directly over a TCP/IP connection. Scream! includes a facility for reading this kind of data stream.

These streams are not the same as Scream! server connections. The Scream! server runs over UDP/IP, and includes additional data integrity checks. If you need to run a Scream! server, you should either have a copy of Scream! running on a local PC which can do this, or use a Güralp CMG-EAM.

The unit also contains a rechargeable battery which can ensure an uninterrupted supply of power to the instrumentation for at least 72 hours. This battery is automatically trickle-charged when mains power is available.