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Manual No. 016-0171-049
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TM-1 Set Up & Configuration
Error Code and Message.
The following error codes and messages may be displayed in the status window. If
any error code other than 0 is displayed, correct the issue before proceeding on with the configuration of the tilt
sensor.
Using a Computer
Note:
The following items are required before the configuration procedure may be completed:
•
DB-9 male to female straight through serial cable
•
RFP Sim program available for download from the Raven web site:
1.
Connect the GPS OUT port on the TM-1 to a serial, or comm, port on a home or office computer using a
standard DB-9 serial cable.
Note:
Standard serial cables (P/N 115-0171-215) may be ordered from Raven or purchased from many
local retail stores. Do not use a null modem cable to interface with the TM-1 Tilt Module.
2.
P12 V power to the TM-1 (status light will illuminate when powered).
3.
Open the RFP Sim program (double click on the RfpSim_#.exe file where # is the version of the RFP Sim
downloaded from the web).
4.
Select the correct comm port on the computer and set the baud rate to 19200.
5.
Click
CONNECT
.
6.
To display the current antenna height set on the TM-1, type
$PSLIQ,ILT,AHFT
into the blank box at bottom
of RFP Sim program and click
SEND
.
Note:
The sent command will be displayed in the message string window and will be displayed in a
different color than the messages being received. The system response will appear on the
following line.
7.
To enter a different antenna height value, type
$PSLIS,ILT,AHFT,#
into blank box at bottom of RFP Sim
program (where # is the desired value for the antenna height) and click
SEND
. The new antenna height
setting will be set on the TM-1.
Note:
All antenna height settings must be entered in feet.
For Example:
Type
$PSLIS,ILT,AHFT,14
in the box and click
SEND
to set the antenna height at 14 feet.
Error Code
Message
-
Sensor Not Detected
0
OK
1
Too Slow
2
No GPS/GGA
3
No GPS/VTG
4
EEPROM
5
Over-Range
6
Bypassed
