Communicating With The Gps Device; Capturing The Gps Coordinates (Capture Mode / Mode 1) - 3M Dynatel 2250M Operator's Manual

1. Move the selector box left or right by pressing
the arrow keys [SK].
2. Press Select [SK] to enter each number.
3. Press Locate/OK [5] to activate.
D. Communicating with the GPS Device
Menu [6] + COM Setup [SK:3]
After the GPS device interface has been activated, the Com Setup [SK:3] display will
toggle through several options to configure the Serial Port [15] ([14] on 2250M) of the
receiver (depending on the application, or capabilities of the GPS device). Select from
the following options.
NMEA – The Serial Port is configured to receive NMEA signals from a GPS device
(4800 Baud Rate). (Capture Mode/Mode 1)
GIS – The Serial Port is configured to send data to and receive data from a GPS device
that has GIS mapping capabilities. (Capture/Transmit Mode/ Mode2)
PC – The Serial Port is configured to communicate with a computer for the Dynatel PC
Tool Kit application
PDA – The Serial Port is configured to only send information if the GPS device only has
the ability to receive information.
Log Prompt = On – Before the receiver returns to locate mode, a verification screen
will appear on the receiver display asking if you want to log this point. Press Locate/OK
[5] to send data to the GPS device.
Log Prompt = Off – When the receiver returns to locate mode, the locate information
will be sent automatically to the GPS device.
E. Capturing the GPS Coordinates (Capture Mode / Mode 1)
Menu [6] + COM Setup [SK:3] + NMEA
If the GPS device 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
device, the LAT and LONG coordinates received
from the GPS device will appear on the marker
locate display.
1. Locate a marker (See 13.C, Single Marker Locating.)
2. Press Read [SK]
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