3M 1420-iD Boating Equipment User Manual


 
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B. Write History [SK]
Menu [6] + Data Templat [SK:2] + Write History [SK:2b]
Select the marker data to be viewed by pressing
the up/down arrows [SK].
Press Write Details [SK] to view all data that was
sent to the marker.
Press Write History [SK] to return to the list of
written data.
Press Exit [SK] to return to Data/Template review
display.
For additional information concerning writing to 3M
iD Markers, refer to
www.3M.com/dynatel - Instruction Manual M-Series Locator PC Tools.
9. GPS Compatibility Operation
A. Communicating with the GPS Device
Menu [6] + COM Setup [SK:3]
The COM Setup [SK:3] key will toggle through several options to configure the Serial
Port [14] of the locator (depending on the application, or capabilities of the GPS device).
Select from the following options.
NMEA – The Serial Port is configured to receive NMEA signals from a GPS device
(4800 Baud Rate). (Capture Mode/Mode 1)
GIS – The Serial Port is configured to send and receive data to a GPS device that has
GIS mapping capabilities. (Capture/Transmit Mode/ Mode2)
PC – The Serial Port is configured to communicate with a computer for the Dynatel PC
Tool Kit application
PDA - The Serial Port is configured to only send information if the GPS device only has
the ability to receive information.
B. Capturing the GPS Coordinates (Capture Mode / Mode 1)
Menu [6] + COM Setup [SK:3] + NMEA
If the GPS device is not configured properly, there is an error communicating with the
locator, or the GPS has not acquired enough satellites to pinpoint the location, the locator
will display the message “Insert External Device”.