GPS 15 Technical Specifications (P/N 190-00266-00)
Rev. B
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APPENDIX B: SENSOR CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
SNSRCFG
configures the GPS sensors based on user-selected parameters. Some application features
include the ability to download GPS sensor configuration, maintain different configurations in files, and
perform GPS sensor configurations quickly with the use of one function key.
This section provides a brief overview of the Sensor Configuration Software. Refer to this section when
using the software to configure your Garmin sensor.
Downloading the Sensor Configuration Software
The Garmin Sensor Configuration Software (
SNSRCFG.exe)
is
available from the Garmin Web site. To download the software,
start at
15L, and then select Software Updates. The Garmin Sensor
Configuration Software (SNSRCFG.exe) is included in the
software update download. Delete or ignore the other files
included in the download as they will only pertain to the GPS 15L
and GPS 15H.
Selecting a Model
After opening the program (snsrcfg.exe), the following screen
appears. Select the radio button next to the type of Garmin sensor
you are configuring.
Connecting to the Sensor
After selecting the type of sensor, the following window opens. This is
the Main Interface Screen for the program.
To configure your sensor, you must first connect to the sensor.
1.
Select
Config
>
Switch to NMEA Mode (
or press the F10 key).
2.
Select
Comm
>
Setup
to open the
Comm Setup Window.
3.
Select the Serial Port to which the
sensor is connected. Select Auto to
have the program automatically
determine the Baud Rate, or select
Manual to manually select the
Baud Rate of the GPS 15. Click
OK when done.
4.
Click the Connect icon
, or
select
Comm
>
Connect
.
5.
To view the current programming
of the sensor, select
Config > Get
Configuration from GPS
(or
press the F8 key). The current
programming of the sensor is
displayed in the window shown to
the right.
File Menu
The File Menu allows you to open,
save, and print sensor configurations.
The items in the File Menu work like
most Windows-based programs.
