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GPS 18x Technical Specifications
Rev. B
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4.2.8
Track Made Good and Ground Speed (VTG)
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4.2.9
Geographic Position (GLL)
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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
DGPS Beacon Information (PGRMB)
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4.3
Baud Rate Selection
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4.4
Measurement Pulse Output (GPS 18x LVC & 18x-5Hz only)
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4.4.1
One-Pulse-Per-Second (PPS) Output (GPS 18x LVC Only)
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4.4.2
Five-Pulse-Per-Second Output (GPS 18x-5Hz Only)
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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 18x PC/ LVC/18x-5Hz & 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 18x LVC & GPS 18x-5Hz Wire 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 3. Basic NMEA Device Interconnection
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Figure 4a. GPS 18x Bottom Case Dimensions, Under Mold
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Figure 4b. GPS 18x Bottom Case, Outside of Casing
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Figure 5. GPS 18x Suction Cup Mount Center Hole Dimensions
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Figure 6. GPS 18x Flush Mount Dimensions
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Figure 7. GPS 18x Flush Mount Center Hole 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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