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M7 GX Quick Start Guide 

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4. 

Put the 

M7 GX

 into the command mode.  (enter 

+++

 

per Section 0) 

5. 

Program the GPS mode. See the table on 

Page 3

 to 

identify the mode to use, and set it with the 

GPS x

 

command.  Type 

GX

 and press enter to see an 

overview of the current GPS related features and 
configuration. For in-vehicle transponders that do not 
connect to PCs or displays, it is usually 

GPS 1 

mode.  

For M7’s connected to a PC running RavTrack PC 
software, it is set to 

GPS 2.

 

6. 

Program the modem’s operating frequency to your 
desired operating frequency.  This is done with the 

ATFX xxx.xxxxx

 command.  

7. 

Program the ID in the unit.  Sequentially number the 
M7 GX units in your system, starting with 1.  Use the 

ATMY

 command to set the ID.  

8. 

Program the ID to which this unit will send its data to. 
Typically this is the ID of the “Base” unit. Use the 

ATDT xxxx

 command to set the ID that this unit will 

transmit to. 

9. 

Program the 

SLOTNUM.

  This is the TDMA slot number 

that this unit will transmit in.  By default it is the same as 
its ID

.  

Important!

  

All radios in your system must use 

different SLOTNUM settings

.   

10. 

ATMK

 

The network address mask. Default is 

F000.  This means this unit will receive all 
transmissions from any other unit with an ID 
beginning with 0 (0001 thru 0999).  

11. 

KEYPHRASE

 

Enter a security key code 

“keyphrase”.  Use any word or phrase 1-16 
characters long.  It is case-sensitive.  DO NOT 
FORGET WHAT YOU SET IT TO!  The KEYPHRASE 
is the only parameter that cannot be read out of the 
M7 GX.   It must be the same as the KEYPHRASE 
programmed into all the other M7 GX transponders in 
your system.  The factory default KEYPHRASE is 
RAVEON, call capitols.   

12. 

To see an overview of how the modem is configured, 
use the 

SHOW

 command.  To see an overview of 

Summary of Contents for RV-M7-GX

Page 1: ...RV M7 GX GP S T r a n s po n de r Quick Start Guide Version C1 December 2012 Raveon Technologies Corporation 2320 Cousteau Court Vista CA 92081 USA www raveon com...

Page 2: ...X Technical Manual which contains important safety licensing and FCC information 2 Overview Raveon s RV M7 GX series of GPS transponders are a rugged high speed data modems with a built in 12 channel...

Page 3: ...ologies 3 Operation The M7 GX operates in a number of different GPS Modes each mode specific to the application it is being used in The mode of operation is set with one simple command the GPS x comma...

Page 4: ...ar Displaying the location of M7 transponders on a ship RADAR screen 38400 TLL Connect the M7 GX to a marine RADAR display or plotter with a serial port and waypoints will appear on the GPS screen at...

Page 5: ...e every two seconds indicating to the user that the power to the modem is ON and the modem is working When the modem is in the command mode this LED will blink on and off once per second When the GPS...

Page 6: ...GND or floating for a 0 3V for digital 1 Use the TRIGBITS command to set which bits are used as inputs 5 GND Ground connection Signal and power ground 6 DSR out Data Set Ready Normally is set to 0 whe...

Page 7: ...nters the Command Mode it sends its model number out its serial port and then an OK 6 3 Setting a Parameter To set a parameter in the M7 GX modem enter the Command Mode as described above then enter t...

Page 8: ...Raveon Technologies Even though the serial baud rate reverts to 9600 baud when the CONFIG button is pressed and the IO port is RS232 it will revert back to the settings programmed into the M7 GX once...

Page 9: ...ee product data sheet See product data sheet ATFX TX and RX Frequency Program the receive and transmit frequency for this channel Enter in Hz or MHz Same as issuing an ATFR and an ATFT command Range S...

Page 10: ...ttings Show an overview of the current GPS features and configurations in the M7 GX GPS GPS Operation Mode Read Set the GX version s Operating mode 0 6 1 GPS F Reset all GPS GX version parameters Set...

Page 11: ...bits cause a report on change If a particular bit is a 1 then it will trigger a report when it changes The input bit must also be enable with the TRIGBITS This is a HEX number Bit 0 is IN0 bit 1 is I...

Page 12: ...r Output 5 watts Channel number selected 1 Position Status report interval 10 seconds Security KEY RAVEON Proximity Alert 0 off I O Change reporting 0 off ID Prefix V SLOTTIME 200mS TXRATE 10 seconds...

Page 13: ...it will send its data to Typically this is the ID of the Base unit Use the ATDT xxxx command to set the ID that this unit will transmit to 9 Program the SLOTNUM This is the TDMA slot number that this...

Page 14: ...om to units 1 999 use the REPEAT 1 command This will enable the repeater function and configure it to repeat all messages position and status transmissions 7 2 Set the Transmission Report rate Use the...

Page 15: ...other Each must have a unique ID number programmed into them so that when a position report is received the ID of the M7 GX that sent the message is known This is called the MYID Each M7 GX has an ID...

Page 16: ...re is no repeater in the system For over the air rates of 9600 baud Raveon Suggests using a SLOTTIME of 150mS when using a repeater or 50mS if there is no repeater in the system and no encryption used...

Page 17: ...connector of the M7 GX Although a passive antenna may work if the cable length is very short it is recommended that an amplified antenna be used rated for 3 3V operation 6 Connect the computer termina...

Page 18: ...programmed into the TXRATE parameter Refer to the M7 GX Technical Manual for details on all of the events that will trigger a transmission At the interval set by the TXRATE you will see each transpond...

Page 19: ...M7 GX Quick Start Guide 19 Raveon Technologies For Technical Assistance see our support pages http www ravtrack com support or contact support raveon com...

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