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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 OperationA. 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”.