GPS Configuration


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