The GPS Configuration window displays the current GPS settings.
The fields are described in the table below.
Click Edit to change the configuration parameters.
Note: When you edit Antenna Parameters, if Mode is set to USER or NONE, the edit panel defaults to Manual mode. If Mode is set to ENG, the edit panel defaults to Automatic.
Field / Section |
Description |
Engine Parameters |
|
PDOP |
Position Dilution of Precision - A measurement that indicates the geometry of the GPS satellites being tracked, a lower value indicates a better geometry |
Position Elevation Mask |
Minimum satellite elevation for positioning is 0 to 60 degrees |
Time Elevation Mask |
Minimum satellite elevation for timing is 0 to 50 degrees |
Antenna Parameters |
|
Latitude |
Indicates current latitude of GPS module |
Longitude |
Indicates current longitude of GPS module |
Height |
Indicates GPS's elevation above sea level in meters |
Mode |
NONE for not positioned yet, ENG GPS set by engine, or USER if set by the user |
Average |
Count of positions required to determine actual position |