Chapter 2 Serial Interface Capabilities
Chapter Contents
2-2 Operating and Programming Guide
Chapter Contents
This chapter describes how to operate the 59551A GPS Measurements
Synchronization Module and the 58503B GPS Time and Frequency
Reference Receiver via the RS-232C serial interface port. Hardware
connections and configuration are discussed.
This chapter is organized as follows:
• About the RS-232C Serial Port(s) page 2-3
– PORT 1 Rear-Panel RS-232C Serial Port page 2-3
– PORT 2 Front-Panel RS-232C Serial Port
(59551A Only)
page 2-4
• Connecting a Computer or Modem page 2-5
– To Connect the GPS Receiver to a PC or Modem Via
the Rear-Panel PORT 1
page 2-6
– To Connect the GPS Receiver to a PC or Modem Via
the Rear-Panel PORT 1
page 2-6
• Configuring the RS-232C Port(s) page 2-9
– Making Changes to the Serial Port Settings
(If Needed)
page 2-10
– Determining the Serial Port Settings page 2-11