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AMXU GPS Expansion Pod Overview The Field PC AMXU GPS Expansion Pod integrates a SBAS-capable GPS receiver with the Field PC. The Field PC communicates with the receiver. The GPS receiver is a uBlox high-performance, low power, micro GPS receiver that supports NMEA protocols with an accuracy of 2 to 5 meters.
GPS program (refer to the Field PC Owner’s Manual for instructions), you should be ready to start using the Field PC AMXU GPS Expansion Pod. Note: If your Field PC has Wi-Fi, for maximum battery performance we recommend that you turn Wi-Fi off if it is not needed.
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Tips for Using the Field PC AMXU GPS Expansion Pod Keep the following tips in mind while using the Field PC with the AMXU GPS Expansion Pod: For best performance seek locations with the clearest view of the sky as possible. Obstructions such as buildings, trees, power lines, mountains, and your body can keep signals from reaching the receiver.
(see the following page for details). Check or uncheck options to enable or disable them. Setting changes are preserved through suspend, resume and complete power off. To exit the program, select “OK.” Field PC AMXU GPS Expansion Pod...
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To help you avoid potential start up delays, select “GPS always on.” When selected, the GPS receiver remains powered when the Field PC is suspended. The receiver is Field PC AMXU GPS Expansion Pod...
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Menu on the Field PC then to Settings > System > External GPS and click on the icon. The GPS control panel opens. Note: Before you change GPS configuration settings, exit all GPS application software. Field PC AMXU GPS Expansion Pod...
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If your GPS program has a checkbox or setting to enable the DTR function, enable it for proper operation of the GPS Expansion pod. Juniper Systems LandMark Mobile GPS Utility has a DTR function option which must be checked. Field PC AMXU GPS Expansion Pod...
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GPS pod Installs the AMXU GPS Pod Setup utility Installs a background task to reconfigure the GPS when the unit is turned on Provides registry settings to configure the GPS Expansion Pod Field PC AMXU GPS Expansion Pod...
Autonomous: <2.5 m Position SBAS: <2.0 m Accuracy Navigation 1 Hz (1 second) Update Rate Velocity 0.1 m/s Accuracy Heading 0.1 m/s Accuracy Dynamics < 4 g Operational Velocity: 515 m/s (1000 knots) Limits Field PC AMXU GPS Expansion Pod...
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You can also refer to the Field PC Owner’s Manual for more information. CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair the AMXU GPS Expansion Pod or Field PC yourself. This action voids the warranties. Field PC AMXU GPS Expansion Pod...
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