Gps - Elevation Mask Control - NorthStar MX500 Operator's & Installation Manual

Operator's Manual

GPS - Elevation Mask Control

This screen controls the elevation mask angle, or the angle above the
horizon, at which the receiver will attempt to track a satellite. Satellites
with an elevation below this angle will be tracked but will not be in-
cluded in the position solution. You can set the elevation limit to any
value up to 90°. For most marine applications, the default limit of 5° is
appropriate.
The Antenna Offset allows you to virtually offset your antenna
location. That is, if you are forced to place the antenna in a location
other than where you want your position fix calculated (due to
superstructure or other high power antennas), you can place the
antenna in a practical location. Then enter the appropriate Antenna
Offset, and the receiver will calculate your position in the place
where you would have preferred to place the antenna.
The RAIM menu is available only in MX500 models where the RAIM
feature is enabled. For more detailed information about RAIM, please
refer to page 102 of this manual. Standard MX500 CDU will only show
the Elevation mask and Anttena offset menu items.
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MX 500 Dual Control Menu
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