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May 15, 2012 • Alcorn McBride TourTraXX User’s Manual • Rev 1.3
GPS Device Setup
GPS Builder typically detects when a GPS receiver is connected to your PC.
However, if this is not the case, click on the ‘GPS Setup’ button located at
the top of the screen. This screen allows you to specify the COM port and
baud rate of the GPS device.
Connecting a GPS Sensor to a PC
In order for GPS Builder to detect latitude and longitude, it must be receiving
data from a NMEA-0183 compatible GPS receiver. There are two common
ways to accomplish this:
1)
Connect GPS Receiver Directly to PC:
In this configuration, the GPS receiver is connected only to your PC.
This is typically done using a USB
GPS adapter.
2)
Use TourTraXX GPS USB Passthrough
In this configuration, the GPS receiver is connected to the GPS port of
the TourTraXX and the computer with GPS Builder is connected to the
front USB port of the TourTraXX. When “GPS through USB” is
enabled in the TourTraXX’s LCD menu, the TourTraXX will pass-
through the data received on its GPS port out its front USB port.
GPS sensors and supporting USB->GPS adapters are commonly
available from a variety of companies and distributors. However, for
your convenience Alcorn McBride stocks and sells GPS accessories that
have been verified to be compatible with GPS Builder and the
TourTraXX. Be sure to contact Alcorn McBride to get the latest
information and availability for these accessories.
