APPENDIX E - USER INTERFACE: DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING EXTENDED GPS TEST

The following chart describes the display and audio-visual feedback the beacon provides during extended GPS Test. The messages on the digital display typically appear as one or two words at a time, until the entire message has been displayed.

GlobalFix™ iPRO display, LED/ Audio Signaling and Description of Operation

LONG

GPS

DATA

TEST

START

The system informs you that the extended GPS test has initiated.

GIVE

CLEAR

VIEW

TO

SKY

The system reminds you that GPS data acquisition is optimized by giving the beacon a clear view of the sky.

GPS TEST

The system informs you that the beacon is in the process of performing the extended GPS test. This message repeats for approximately 100 seconds while the GPS is acquiring data.

GPS

TEST

G long beep

The system informs you that the beacon has passed the extended GPS test.

NMEA GPS DATA

This message appears if the extended GPS test has passed. The display indicates that the external GPS has updated its coordinates.

LT: 26.03.033N LG: 80.10.066W

The system provides the user with the GPS coordinates acquired during a successful test. Coordinates will scroll from right-to left.

NO

GPS

R long beep

The system informs you that the beacon has failed the extended GPS test after 10 minutes.

SEE USER BOOK

This message appears if extended GPS test failed. The system advises you to refer to this Product Support Manual (User Book) for information on what to do and who to contact.

TEST END

The system informs you that the extended test is complete, and that the system is entering shut down.

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Y1-03-0233, RLB-36 specifications

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