Difference between revisions of "Module/VTI SCP1000 SPI"

Revision as of 16:53, 9 March 2013

VTI SCP1000-D01 (SPI)

Overview

The VTI SCP1000-D01 (SPI) is a barometer/pressure sensor. Unfortunately this device is no longer being produced.

Module name	sensors/baro_scp
Sensor type	barometer, temperature
Range (baro)	30kPa .. 120kPa
Range (temp)	-30°C .. +85°C
Resolution (baro)	0.25Pa
Resolution (temp)	0.05°C
Refresh rate	1.8Hz

Product data sheet

Hardware

The sensor directly interfaces to the 3.3V SPI port of the autopilots and is supplied by +3.3V.

Wiring

Autopilot SPI pin	Autopilot SPI	VTI SCP1000 SPI
1	GND	GND
2	+3.3V	3.3V
3	SSEL	CSB
4	MOSI	MOSI
5	MISO	MISO
6	SCK	SCK
7	DRDY	DRDY

Usage

To use it load the baro_scp module:

File: conf/airframes/myplane.xml

  <modules>
    ...
    <load name="baro_scp.xml"/>
  </modules>

Configuration

To see the sensors data in the log file set the SENSOR_SYNC_SEND in your airframe file. Every time new data is available it will be sent directly.

File: conf/airframes/myplane.xml

  <modules>
    ...
    <load name="baro_scp.xml">
      <define name="SENSOR_SYNC_SEND"/>
    </load>
  </modules>

Result message

There is no conversion needed so the raw data is output, the pressure is given in 1/100 of Pascal.

File: conf/messages.xml

  <message name="SCP_STATUS" id="88">
    <field name="press" type="uint32" unit="Pa"/>
    <field name="temp" type="int16" unit="100x_deg_celsius"/>
  </message>

Sample log file lines

12.016 123 SCP_STATUS 10085150 2305
12.567 123 SCP_STATUS 10086450 2300
13.114 123 SCP_STATUS 10085600 2300
13.664 123 SCP_STATUS 10086125 2305

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 == Overview ==
-The VTI SCP1000-D01 (SPI) is an excellent barometer/pressure sensor. '''Unfortunately this device is no longer being produced.'''
+The VTI SCP1000-D01 (SPI) is a barometer/pressure sensor. '''Unfortunately this device is no longer being produced.'''
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