Communicating With Gps Unit; Capturing The Gps Coordinates - 3M Dynatel 2250M Series Operator's Manual

Communicating with the GPS unit
Menu [SK] + Setup [SK] + More>> [SK] + More>> [SK] + Com [SK Toggle]
After the GPS interface has been activated, the Com [SK] will toggle through
several options to configure the RS232 port of the receiver (depending on the
application, or capabilities of the GPS unit). Select from the following options.
NMEA – The RS232 Port is configured to receive NMEA signals from a GPS
unit (4800 Baud Rate). (Capture Mode/Mode 1)
GIS – The RS232 Port is configured to send and receive data to a GPS unit
that has GIS mapping capabilities. (Capture/Transmit Mode/ Mode2)
TRSync – The RS232 Port is configured to send and receive data to a GPS unit
that uses TerraSync as its GIS interface. (Capture/Transmit Mode/Mode2)
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PC – The RS232 Port is configured to communicate with a computer for the
Dynatel PC Tool Kit application

Capturing the GPS Coordinates (

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Capture Mode / Mode 1
Menu [SK] + Setup [SK] + More>> [SK] + More>> [SK] + Com [SK Toggle]
+ NMEA
If the GPS unit is not configured properly, there is an error communicating
with the receiver, or the GPS has not acquired enough satellites to pinpoint
the location, the receiver will display the message "Insert External Device".
When the receiver is communicating with a GPS unit, the LAT and LONG
coordinates received from the unit will appear on the marker locate screen.
Locate a marker (See locating single marker.)
Press Read [SK]
The information from the iD marker will display on the receiver screen, as
well as the GPS coordinates. This information is saved automatically in the
Read Marker History. (See Reviewing Read History.)
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