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PMP 450 Operations Guide
Procedures for Troubleshooting
pmp-0049 (September 2012)
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CMM does not pass proper GPS sync to connected modules
If the Event Log tabs in all connected modules contain Loss of GPS Sync Pulse messages,
perform the following steps.
Procedure 19 Troubleshooting CMM not passing sync
1
Verify that the GPS antenna has an unobstructed view of the entire horizon.
2
Verify that the GPS coaxial cable meets specifications.
3
Verify that the GPS sync cable meets specifications for wiring and length.
4
If the web pages of connected modules indicate any of the following, then find and eliminate
the source of noise that is being coupled into the GPS sync cable:
In the GPS Status page
o anomalous number of Satellites Tracked (greater than 12, for example)
o incorrect reported Latitude and/or Longitude of the antenna
In the Event Log page
o garbled GPS messages
o large number of Acquired GPS Sync Pulse messages
GPS signal acquisition should take no longer than 5 minutes from unit startup.
5
If these efforts fail to resolve the problem, then request an RMA for the CMM.
Module Software Cannot be Upgraded
If your attempt to upgrade the software of a module fails, perform the following steps.
Procedure 20 Troubleshooting an unsuccessful software upgrade
1
Download the latest issue of the target release and the associated release notes.
2
Verify that the latest version of CNUT is installed.
3
Compare the files used in the failed attempt to the newly downloaded software.
4
Compare the procedure used in the failed attempt to the procedure in the newly downloaded
release notes.
5
If these comparisons reveal a difference, retry the upgrade, this time with the newer file or
newer procedure.
6
If, during attempts to upgrade the FPGA firmware, the following message is repeatable, then
request an RMA for the module:
Error code 6, unrecognized device