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The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States of America, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. GPS provides only UTC time at 0° Greenwich meridian without daylight savings time adjustment. Symbols and Abbreviations Instrument GeoSIG Recorder, Digitiser or Data Acquisition system Global Positioning System Universal Time Clock...
This document describes the principle of operation and installation instructions of the GPS. The GPS device is used with GeoSIG Instruments to provide the global coordinates of the GPS antenna and accurate date and time to the Instruments. It’s very useful for precise synchronisation of one or several interconnected Instruments.
GMS-GPS User Manual 6 / 19 02.09.2022 / V3 3. Mounting the GPS Box It is recommended to perform a check of the GPS function before mounting the box to its final location, as described in section 5. The GPS device box can be fixed to various locations. The position of the box should be defined according to a position where GPS antenna can easily get the satellite signals.
GMS-GPS User Manual 02.09.2022 / V3 7 / 19 4. Electrical Connection 4.1. GPS Main Connector Pin Assignment 4.1.1. With RS-232 connection The GPS device is provided with an 8-pin main connector inside the box, supplied already connected. Table 1. Electrical connections of the RS-232 GPS device connector...
GMS-GPS User Manual 8 / 19 02.09.2022 / V3 4.2. Mating Connector at the Instrument Side A mating connector must be used for connecting the GPS device to an Instrument. This connector is already assembled when the GPS is ordered together with the Instrument.
GMS-GPS User Manual 02.09.2022 / V3 9 / 19 4.2.2. GMS Devices This includes the instruments GMS-XX and GMSplus. 4.2.2.1. Mating Connector at the Instrument Side for RS-232 connection Table 5. Electrical connections of an Instrument’s GPS device input connector...
GMS-GPS User Manual 10 / 19 02.09.2022 / V3 4.2.3. SCAI or NAIR Device 4.2.3.1. Mating Connector at the Instrument Side for RS-232 connection Table 6. Electrical connections of an Instrument’s GPS device input connector Signal Standard Cable Colours Comment...
GMS-GPS User Manual 02.09.2022 / V3 11 / 19 4.2.4. CR-5 Device 4.2.4.1. Mating Connector at the Instrument Side for RS-232 connection Table 8. Electrical connections of an Instrument’s GPS device input connector Signal Standard Cable Colours Comment GPS_1PPS+ Green...
GMS-GPS User Manual 12 / 19 02.09.2022 / V3 4.2.5. CR-6 / CR-6plus Device 4.2.5.1. Mating Connector at the Instrument Side for RS-232 connection Table 9. Electrical connections of an Instrument’s GPS device input connector Signal Standard Cable Colours Comment...
GMS-GPS User Manual 02.09.2022 / V3 13 / 19 4.2.6. CR-7 / fora Device 4.2.6.1. Mating Connector at the Instrument Side for RS-232 connection Table 11. Electrical connections of an Instrument’s GPS device input connector Signal Standard Cable Colours Comment...
5. Configuration and Checking 5.1. With a GXR-XX In order to synchronise a GeoSIG GSR-xx with the GPS, appropriate configuration should be made in the Instrument. Once power supply, computer and GPS are connected to the Instrument, such configuration and checks can be performed by logging into the Instrument using GeoDAS.
5.2. With a GMS-XX or a GMSplus or a SCAI or a NAIR 5.2.1. Configuration of GPS In order to synchronise a GeoSIG GMS-xx or GMSplus with the GPS, appropriate configuration should be made in the Instrument. Once power supply, computer and GPS are connected to the Instrument, such configuration and checks can be performed by logging into the Instrument using GeoDAS.
02.09.2022 / V3 5.2.2. Check GPS data In order to verify the GPS in a GeoSIG GMS-xx or GMSplus, appropriate configuration should be made in the Instrument. Once power supply, computer and GPS are connected to the Instrument, such checks can be performed by logging into the Instrument using GeoDAS.
17 / 19 5.3. With a CR-5P In order to synchronise a GeoSIG CR-5P with the GPS, appropriate configuration should be made in the Instrument. Once power supply, computer and GPS are connected to the Instrument, such configuration and checks can be performed by logging into the Instrument using GeoDAS.
5.4. With a CR-6/CR-6plus or a CR-7 / fora 5.4.1. Configuration of GPS In order to synchronise a GeoSIG GMS-xx or GMSplus with the GPS, appropriate configuration should be made in the Instrument. Once power supply, computer and GPS are connected to the Instrument, such configuration and checks can be performed by logging into the Instrument using GeoDAS.
19 / 19 5.4.2. Check GPS data In order to verify the GPS in a GeoSIG GMS-xx or GMSplus, appropriate configuration should be made in the Instrument. Once power supply, computer and GPS are connected to the Instrument, such checks can be performed by logging into the Instrument using GeoDAS.
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