Instruction manual

Page 14 Z-12 Real-Time Sensor Operation and Reference Manual
Data Output Options
All the default data output commands are set to OFF. The Sensor will not output any
data until you send a message commanding it to do so. Refer to “$PASHS,OU T” on
page 87 for more information.
Configuration Defaults
To determine whether the Sensor has the Q option installed, refer to Table 1.3 on
page 6. Table 2.4 lists the default settings for the Sensor operating configuration.
Getting Started
Hardware Setup
Perform the following steps to connect all cables to the Z-12 Real-Time Sensor.
Figure 2.6 shows the Sensor cables and their destinations.
1. Connect the RF cable from the GPS antenna to the RF connector on the front
of the Sensor. Refer to “RF Connector” on page 9 for more information.
2. Connect necessary serial cables to the serial ports on the front of the Sensor.
For more information concerning which port to attach the serial cable
(dependent on the data you need), refer to “Serial Port Configuration” on
page 11.
For example, to interface between a PC and the Sensor, connect the supplied
cable from the PC’s COM port to port A on the Sensor.
3. Connect the power cable from the power source to one of the power
connectors on the front of the Sensor. Refer to “Power Input Connections”
on page 10 for more information.
The Sensor incorporates two parallel PWR connectors. If the Sensor is operating from a single
battery and the battery is approaching discharge, you are at risk of losing data. The second
connector allow s you to connect a second (fre sh) battery to the Sensor before disconnecting the first
Table 2.4: Operating Configuration Defaults
Parameter Without Q Option* With Q Option*
NAV cycle 1 0.5
Data recording interval 20 0.5
NMEA output interval 5 0.5
DBEN data output interval 1 1
*Units of measure are in seconds.