Sensors & Software LMX200 Series, User Manual

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Tools & Setup
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Figure 4-23: GPS Setup screen
The following buttons are explained below:
o
GPS Mode
–you can select whether to use the internal GPS, external GPS or no GPS at
all (Off)
o
Format
– GPS units can be either UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) or
Latitude/Longitude coordinates
o
GPS Test
– pressing this will return to the screen in Figure 4-21
o
Serial Port Power - the serial port on the back of the Display Unit can output power,
thereby enabling a single cable to be used for the GPS (power and data). When you
purchase the GPS from Sensors & Software, this cable is included. However, if you use
a 3
rd
party GPS, you need to determine if the GPS can accept power via the serial port.
Check the pin-out diagram in Section 2.2.
Pressing the On button will turn power to the serial port on, but it will display a warning
message first Figure 4-24. Press Off to disable power to the serial port.