Sensors & Software PDP1000, User Manual

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• If it cannot safely accept power via the serial port (as shown below), it must
have its own battery or power supply.
• GPS must not expect any handshaking from the PDP.
The following options apply to GPS.
• GPS Format : Select UTM or Latitude/Longitude (decimal degrees)
• GPS Device : PDP comes with a built-in Internal GPS device. There is also
an option for an External GPS. Select which one you want to use or turn
OFF GPS altogether.
• Baud rate ( only available if GPS Device = External ) - Select the desired
Baud rate to communicate with the GPS. If using the Topcon GPS supplied
with PDP, this is set to 19200.
• Power Serial Port ( only available if GPS Device = External ) - the serial port
where the GPS cable is connected can also output power, thereby enabling a
single GPS cable to be used for power and data.
NOTE : If using a 3 rd party GPS, it is the responsibility of the user to confirm
with the GPS manufacturer that the serial cable does not provide power to
the GPS or that the GPS will accept 12V power from the serial cable on the
pins shown below.
Sensors & Software is not responsible for damage
caused to a GPS from using the serial port. The pin diagram for the
serial port is shown below:
As well, if using a 3 rd party GPS, remember to strap the cable to the PDP cart
frame and keep excess cable close to the GPS receiver and away from the
PDP sensor.