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8600 Operation Manual - V1.0
Query GPS Status
To query the current GPS status of the 8600, send the following command :
STATUS:GPS:STATUS?<CR>
The table nelow lists the responses and the corresponding function
Return Code
Status
1
No Fix
2
2D Fix
3
3D Fix
Query Number of Satellites
To query the number of satellites that he 8600 is currently tracking, send the following
command :
STATUS:GPS:TRACKING?<CR>
The current number of tracked satellites will be returned followed by <CR><LF>
Query Latitude and Longitude
To query the current latitude and longitude, send the following command :
STATUS:GPS:LOCATION?<CR>
The current latitude and longitude will be reported by the 8600 in degrees followed by minutes
and the hemisphere
Query Date
To query the current date as received by GPS, send the following command :
STATUS:GPS:DATE?<CR>
The date will be returned as DD,MM,YYYY
