Garmin 17x Technical Specifications - Page 4

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GPS 17x HVS Technical Specifications

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4.2.9

Geographic Position (GPGLL)

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4.2.10

Estimated Error Information (PGRME)

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4.2.11

GPS Fix Data Sentence (PGRMF)

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4.2.12

Map Datum (PGRMM)

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4.2.13

Sensor Status Information (PGRMT)

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4.2.14

3D Velocity Information (PGRMV)

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4.2.15

DPGS Beacon Information (PGRMB)

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4.3

Baud Rate Selection

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4.4

Measurement Pulse Output

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4.4.1

One-Pulse-Per-Second (PPS) Output

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Appendix A: Earth Datum List

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Appendix B: Garmin Binary Output Format

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Appendix C: Changing the Baud Rate in Garmin Mode

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Appendix D: GPS 17x HVS AND Windows Serial Mouse Issue

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Appendix E: Sensor Configuration Software

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Downloading the Sensor Configuration Software

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Selecting a Model

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Connecting to the Sensor

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File Menu

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Comm Menu

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Config Menu

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View Menu

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Help Menu

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LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES

Table 1: GPS 17x HVS Pinout

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Figure 1: Computer Serial Port Interconnection

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Figure 2. PDA Serial Port Interconnection

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Figure 3a. GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS Wired for Two-Way Communication

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Figure 3b. GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS Power/Data Cable

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Figure 4. GPS 17x HVS Bottom Case Dimensions

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Table 2: NMEA 0183 Output Sentence Order and Size

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Table 3: Characters per Second for Available Baud Rates

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Section	Page
1 INTRODUCTION	5
1.1 CAUTIONS	5
1.2 LIMITED WARRANTY	6
1.3 OVERVIEW	7
1.4 FEATURES	7
1.5 GPS 17X SERIES	8
GPS 17x HVS	8
1.5.2 GPS 17x NMEA 2000	8
1.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS	8
1.6.1 Physical Characteristics	8
1.6.1.1 Size	8
1.6.1.2 Weight	8
1.6.1.3 Color	8
1.6.1.4 Case Material	8
1.6.1.5 Cable Length	8
1.6.2 Electrical Characteristics	8
1.6.2.1 Input Voltage	8
1.6.2.2 Input Current	8
1.6.2.3 CMOS Serial Output Levels	8
1.6.2.4 GPS Receiver Sensitivity	8
1.6.2.5 Environmental Characteristics	8
1.6.3 GPS Performance	9
1.6.3.1 Receiver	9
1.6.3.2 Acquisition Times	9
1.6.3.3 Update Rate	9
1.6.3.4 Accuracy	9
1.6.4 Interfaces	9
1.6.4.1 GPS 17x HVS Electrical Characteristics	9
1.6.4.2 Garmin Interface	9
1.6.4.3 GPS 17x HVS Protocol	9
1.6.4.4 Measurement Pulse Output	9
2 GPSX 17X HVS WIRING AND PINOUTS	10
2.1 GPS 17X HVS PINOUT	10
2.2 GPS 17X HVS WIRING DIAGRAMS	10
3 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS & MOUNTING	12
4 GPS 17X HVS SOFTWARE INTERFACE	13
4.1 RECEIVED NMEA 0183 SENTENCES	13
4.1.1 Almanac Information (GPALM)	13
4.1.2 Sensor Initialization Information (PGRMI)	14
4.1.3 Sensor Configuration Information (PGRMC)	14
4.1.4 Additional Sensor Configuration Information (PGRMC1)	15
4.1.5 Output Sentence Enable/Disable (PGRMO)	15
4.2 TRANSMITTED NMEA 0183 SENTENCES	16
4.2.1 Sentence Transmission Rate	16
4.2.2 Transmitted Time	17
4.2.3 Global Positioning System Almanac Data (GPALM)	17
4.2.4 Global Positioning System Fix Data (GPGGA)	18
4.2.5 GPS DOP and Active Satellites (GPGSA)	18
4.2.6 GPS Satellites in View (GPGSV)	18
4.2.7 Recommended Minimum Specific GPS/TRANSIT Data (GPRMC)	19
4.2.8 Track Made Good and Ground Speed (GPVTG)	19
4.2.9 Geographic Position (GPGLL)	19
4.2.10 Estimated Error Information (PGRME)	19
4.2.11 GPS Fix Data Sentence (PGRMF)	19
4.2.12 Map Datum (PGRMM)	20
4.2.13 Sensor Status Information (PGRMT)	20
4.2.14 3D Velocity Information (PGRMV)	20
4.2.15 DPGS Beacon Information (PGRMB)	20
4.3 BAUD RATE SELECTION	20
4.4 MEASUREMENT PULSE OUTPUT	20
4.4.1 One-Pulse-Per-Second (PPS) Output	20
APPENDIX B: GARMIN BINARY OUTPUT FORMAT	25
APPENDIX C: CHANGING THE BAUD RATE IN GARMIN MODE	29
APPENDIX D: GPS 17X HVS AND WINDOWS SERIAL MOUSE ISSUE	30
APPENDIX E: SENSOR CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE	32
Downloading the Sensor Configuration Software	32
Selecting a Model	32
Connecting to the Sensor	32
File Menu	33
Comm Menu	33
Config Menu	33
View Menu	34

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Appendix D: GPS 17x HVS AND Windows Serial Mouse Issue

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