Garmin GPS17 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
APPENDIX E: SENSOR CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
SNSRXCFG configures the GPS sensors based on user-selected parameters. Some application features include the
ability to download GPS sensor configuration, maintain different configurations in files, and perform GPS sensor
configurations quickly with the use of one function key.
This section provides a brief overview of the Sensor Configuration Software. Refer to this section when using the
software to configure your Garmin sensor.
Downloading the Sensor Configuration Software
The Garmin Sensor Configuration Software (SNSRXCFG.exe) is available
from the Garmin Web site. To download the software, start at
www.garmin.com/oem, select GPS 17x, and then select Updates and
Downloads. The Garmin Sensor Configuration Software is included in the
software update download.
Selecting a Model
After opening the program (snsrcfg.exe), the Set Base Model to… Window
appears. Select the radio button next to the type of Garmin sensor you are
configuring.
Connecting to the Sensor
After selecting the type of sensor, the following window opens. This is the Main Interface Screen for the program.
To configure your sensor, you must first connect to the 17x sensor.
1. Select Config > Switch to NMEA Mode
(or press the F10 key).
2. Select Comm > Setup to open the Comm
Setup Window.
3. Select the serial port to which the sensor is
connected. Select Auto to have the program
automatically determine the baud rate, or
select Manual to manually select the baud
rate of the GPS 17x HVS. Click OK when
done.
4. Click the Connect icon
, or select Comm
> Connect.
5. To view the current programming of the
sensor, select Config > Get Configuration
from GPS (or press the F8 key). The current
programming of the sensor is displayed in
the window shown to the right.
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