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4 Using the GPS

ADL3/SDL3 Dash Setup

In the relevant MoTeC Dash Manager software on the Connections menu

click Communications.

o Select RS232 in the list and then click Select

o Select GPS - Standard RMC GGA template and click OK

o Change the Baud Rate to 19200 (when using GPS-L5) or 38400

(when using GPS-L10) and click OK

ACL/ADL3/SDL3 Data Logging Setup

In the relevant MoTeC Manager software on the Functions menu click

Logging

o Log GPS Latitude, GPS Longitude and GPS Speed. The other

GPS channels are optional.

o The logging rate for all GPS channels should be set to 10 Hz when

using the GPS-L5 or if using the GPS-L10 set the logging rate to

20 Hz in the Logger.

GPS Beacon Setup

Please refer to CTN0003 Basic GPS Beacon Setup for procedure to setup or

change the GPS Lap Beacons in your MoTeC Dash Logger.

GPS Operation

In normal use the GPS unit should start operating within 15 to 45 seconds of

power up, however during first start-up or if the GPS has been moved to a

new location it may take up to 5 minutes before it gains satellite lock and

starts transmitting data.

To check that the GPS is operating correctly check the number of satellites

being received using the logging device Manager software.

The GPS requires a minimum of 4 satellites to function. Normally, however,

the GPS should see at least 7 satellites. If the GPS sees more satellites it will

improve accuracy and minimise satellite drop out.

Loss of signal may occur when the satellites are obscured by trees, buildings

or a bridge. The GPS will take a second or two to recover from this situation.

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