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APPENDIX F: SENSOR CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
SNSRXCFG configures the GPS sensors based on user-selected parameters. Some application
features include the ability to download GPS sensor configuration, maintain different
configurations in files, and perform GPS sensor configurations quickly with the use of one
function key.
This section provides a brief overview of the Sensor Configuration Software. Refer to this section
when using the software to configure your Garmin sensor.
Downloading the Sensor Configuration Software
SNSRCFG.exe is available from the Garmin Web site. To download the software, go to
https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4053
, and click
Download
.
Selecting a Model
After opening the program (SNSRXCFG.exe), the following screen appears. Select the radio
button next to the type of Garmin sensor you are configuring and click OK.
Connecting to the Sensor
After selecting the type of sensor, the following window opens.
This is the Main Interface Screen for the program.
To configure your sensor, you must first connect to the sensor.
1. Select
Config
>
Switch to NMEA Mode (
or press the F10
key).
2. Select
Comm
>
Setup
to open the Comm Setup Window.
3. Select the Serial Port to which the sensor is
connected. Select
Auto
to have the program
automatically determine the Baud Rate, or
select Manual to manually select the Baud
Rate of the 15xH/15xL. Click
OK
when done.
4. Click Connect or select
Comm
>
Connect
.
5. To view the current programming of the
sensor, select
Config > Get Configuration
from GPS
(or press the F8 key). The current
programming of the sensor is displayed in the
window shown to the right.