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GPS
Models SE and DL
GPS
The SoundPro has the capability of embedding GPS information into study
headers. To interface a GPS, you need a GPS receiver with RS-232
communications that conform to NMEA 0183 version 2 and the optional 053-
729 Serial Cable. In many cases, a Male-Male DB-9 null modem connector
will be required as well.
The SoundPro will keep a GPS fix for up to 1 minute before declaring it
invalid at which time “No Fix” will appear if you are in the “COMM-SET”
menu. In other screens where a RUN may be initiated, “GPS +” or “GPS-” is
momentarily flashed in the Right Soft key indicating either a valid fix “GPS +”
or an invalid or timed out fix “GPS-”.
NOTE: GPS time can be viewed in the Comm Set screen but is not used in
the instrument or added to session files. Time and date stamping in session
files uses information that is manually entered (“Time and date” on page 25)
or downloaded from QSP II (“Information screen” on page 8).
GPS display
You can view GPS data in the Comm-Set screen. The position coordinates
are stored in each study, when GPS is enabled and can be viewed with DMS
(see page 9 for details.)
Figure 4-17: Comm-Set screen for GPS data
GPS explained
The top two screen selections, Interface and Baud Rate, specify the GPS setup,
which is explained under “Enabling GPS communications,” below. The rest of the
information in the screen appears when GPS communications is enabled and
data is being received from a GPS satellite.
GPS selected
“NO Fix” indicates GPS is not
connected or not reading from
GPS satellite