Working On-Site using a Laptop
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The GPS receiver features a status LED:
•
LED flashes at
regular intervals
… Device is searching for GPS signals;
still not possible to establish position
•
LED permanently lit … GPS signals are being received;
possible to establish position
•
LED is not lit
… Device is not connected
To determine the GPS position using a laptop, proceed as follows:
Step Description
1
Connect the GPS receiver to the laptop.
Result:
The GPS receiver switches on and starts to search for available satellite
signals. It may take a few minutes to determine the first GPS position.
2
With your laptop and GPS receiver, move as close as possible to the place of
installation.
3
In the SDV-3 software, select the respective GSM transmitter in the directory tree.
4
Click on
GPS
in the
Communication
segment in the menu bar.
(If necessary, first open the
GSM transmitter
tab).
Result:
A new window will open.
5
In the window, click on the
GPS
button.
Result:
The current GPS position is determined and displayed.
(The laptop and GPS receiver should be kept as stationary as possible during this
process).
6
Click on the
OK
button.
Result:
The procedure is complete. The data is stored in the SDV-3 database.
If you already know the GPS coordinates of the place of installation, then these can also
be entered or changed directly in the
Latitude
and
Longitude
input fields.
Determining the
GPS data
Entering/modifying
GPS data manually
Status LED