Users Manual

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PDP User's Guide PDP Collection Software

• If it cannot safely accept power via the serial port (as shown below), it must

have its own battery or power supply.

• GPS must not expect any handshaking from the PDP.

The following options apply to GPS.

• GPS Format: Select UTM or Latitude/Longitude (decimal degrees)

• GPS Device: PDP comes with a built-in Internal GPS device. There is also

an option for an External GPS. Select which one you want to use or turn

OFF GPS altogether.

• Baud rate (only available if GPS Device = External) - Select the desired

Baud rate to communicate with the GPS. If using the Topcon GPS supplied

with PDP, this is set to 19200.

• Power Serial Port (only available if GPS Device = External) - the serial port

where the GPS cable is connected can also output power, thereby enabling a

single GPS cable to be used for power and data.

NOTE: If using a 3

party GPS, it is the responsibility of the user to confirm

with the GPS manufacturer that the serial cable does not provide power to

the GPS or that the GPS will accept 12V power from the serial cable on the

pins shown below. Sensors & Software is not responsible for damage

caused to a GPS from using the serial port. The pin diagram for the

serial port is shown below:

As well, if using a 3

party GPS, remember to strap the cable to the PDP cart

frame and keep excess cable close to the GPS receiver and away from the

PDP sensor.