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Operating and Programming Guide ix
In This Guide
Chapter 1, “Front and Rear Panels at a Glance,” provides overview
of the Receiver’s indicators, inputs, and outputs.
Chapter 2, “Serial Interface Capabilities,” provides RS-232 serial
interface port connection and configuration instructions.
Chapter 3, “Visual User Interface,” which is subtitled “Using the
Receiver Status Screen,” provides information on how to use the
Receiver Status screen and the SatStat program. An illustrated foldout
of the Receiver Status screen, which is a comprehensive summary of
key operation conditions and settings, is provided at the end of this
chapter.
Chapter 4,“Command Quick Reference,” is a quick reference that
summarizes the Receiver commands. The commands are presented or
grouped by their functions. A foldout sheet that presents all of the
commands on one side (Receiver Commands at a Glance) and
illustrates the status reporting system on the other side (Status
Reporting System at a Glance) is provided at the end of this chapter.
Chapter 5, “Command Reference,” provides a description of each
command that can be used to operate the GPS Receiver.
The commands are grouped by functions. The functions are grouped
and ordered the same as they are in Chapter 4, “Command Quick
Reference,” and on the foldout “Receiver Commands at a Glance
(cont’d).” A comprehensive discussion on how you can monitor and
control alarm conditions using the status registers is also provided in
this chapter.
Appendix A, “Error Messages,” lists all error messages the Receiver
could generate along with descriptions of possible causes for the errors.
Appendix B, “Command Syntax and Style,” provides an overview of
the Standard Commands for Programming Instrument (SCPI) syntax
and style to help you program the Receiver.
Appendix C, “Receiver Firmware Installation,” provides a
procedure for downloading new firmware to the GPS Receiver.
Appendix D, “Performance Tests,” provides procedures that verify
the GPS Receivers operate properly and meet electrical performance
specifications. Electrical performance is tested against the
specifications listed in Appendix E, “58503B Specifications,” and
Appendix F, “59551A Specifications,” in this guide.