DResearch – User Manual TeleObserver MR3180
2011-02-03
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3.1.1.10 Connectors :: GPS
The device supports the connection of an external GPS receiver for receiving GPS data. This can be
connected either via the COM1 port or the Ext. Devices (COM4 = RS485) port. This has to be
configured in the SystemManagement module as follows:
In the options on the main window select the Connections – GPS entry.
Select the COM 1 or COM4 (RS485) port.
Click the Save button on the toolbar to set the default settings.
Field
Description
Connection
Interface
Select the unit’s COM1 or Ext. Device (=COM4=RS485) interface to which the
GPS receiver is to be connected.
COM1 is recommended as this is a direct connection.
If a rail media coupler is connected to the unit then the Ext. Device port is not
available.
Bit rate
Set the maximum bit rate which can be used for transmission between the GPS
receiver and the unit’s COM port.
Data bits
Number of bits which can be transmitted in a data packet.
Parity
Shows whether error checking is carried out or not.
Stop bits
Number of stop bits between two transmitted data packets.
Flow control
Shows how the data flow between the serial interface and GPS receiver is
controlled.
GPS
Protocol
Set the protocol used by the GPS receiver.
The NMEA protocol is supported.
Use following data sets
Mark the parameters, whose values will be recorded for a subsequent search
and displayed in Vision in live pictures.
Bitrate: 4800
Data bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: none
Protocol: NMEA
GPS databases are not
activated
