3M 2250M-iD, 2273M-iD manual GPS Operation, Write History SK, Communicating with the GPS Device

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B. Write History [SK]

Menu [6] + Data Templat [SK:2] + Write History [SK:2b]

1.Select the marker data to be viewed by pressing the up/down arrows [SK].

2.Press Write Details [SK] to view all data that was sent to the marker.

3.Press Write History [SK] to return to the list of written data.

4.Press Exit [SK] to return to Data/Template review display.

For additional information concerning writing to 3M™ iD Markers, refer to www.3M.com/dynatel - Instruction Manual M-Series Locator PC Tools.

18. GPS Operation

A. Communicating with the GPS Device

Menu [6] + COM Setup [SK:3]

The Com Setup [SK:3] display will toggle through several options to configure the Serial Port [15] ([14] on 2250M) of the receiver (depending on the application, or capabilities of the GPS device). Select from the following options.

NMEA – The Serial Port is configured to receive NMEA signals from a GPS device (4800 Baud Rate). (Capture Mode/Mode 1)

GIS – The Serial Port is configured to send data to and receive data from a GPS device that has GIS mapping capabilities. (Capture/Transmit Mode/ Mode2)

PC – The Serial Port is configured to communicate with a computer for the Dynatel PC Tool Kit application

PDA – The Serial Port is configured to only send information if the GPS device only has the ability to receive information.

Log Prompt = On – Before the receiver returns to locate mode, a verification screen will appear on the receiver display asking if you want to log this point. Press Locate/OK [5] to send data to the GPS device.

Log Prompt = Off – When the receiver returns to locate mode, the locate information will be sent automatically to the GPS device.

B. Capturing the GPS Coordinates (Capture Mode / Mode 1)

Menu [6] + COM Setup [SK:3] + NMEA

If the GPS device is not configured properly, there is an error communicating with the receiver, or the GPS has not acquired enough satellites to pinpoint the location, the receiver will display the message “Insert External Device”.

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