User Manual

FOX HARDWARE MANUAL - PRELIMINARY - VERSION 1.0.0
4.2 NMEA data message
FOX delivers data in the NMEA-0183 format. Table 4 lists each of the NMEA and
FALCOM output messages supported by the FOX terminal and a brief description.
For further description about NMEA, see related documents [1].
The running firmware offers the possibility to switch on or off each protocol listed
below for local use. With the help of PFAL commands supported by this firmware
these protocols can also be transferred via SMS, TCP, Data call and e-mail.
NMEA Description
GGA Time, position and fix type data.
GLL Latitude, longitude, UTC time of position fix and status.
GSA GPS receiver operating mode, satellites used in the position solution and DOP values.
VTG The number of GPS satellites in view satellite ID numbers, elevation, azimuth and SNR
values.
GSV The number of GPS satellites in view satellite ID numbers, elevation, azimuth and SNR
values.
RMC Time, date, position, course and speed data.
FALCOM Description
IOP
The status of the digital/analog inputs and output ports and battery voltage (if battery available)
GSM
The GSM operator, reception, registration status, GSM field strength, area code and cell ID.
AREA
The state of 32 areas
3DP
The state of the Motion Sensor (hardware option)
BIN User protocol including time, date, position, course and speed data.
Table 3: NMEA Output Messages
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