ABOUT TI·HS MANUAL
Congratulations on your purchase of a Magnavox DGPS 12 Channel Navigator/Reference Station.
It represents the Enest in DGPS technology today.
As for this manual, it provides all the infomation you’ll need to install and test your Magnavox
DGPS receiver for proper operation. This manual is used for MX-9012R, MX 9112, or MX 9212
installations. Besides step-by-step procedures, you will find valuable information on what problems
to avoid and how best to ensure trouble-free operation.
The instructions in this manual follow the order in which you’re likely to use them. We suggest,
however, that you read this manual through before proceeding. This will help you see the overall
picture of what you must do. In this way, you’ll be able to better anticipate installation
requirements.
At the back of this manual you’ll find two tear-out sheets: one is a Problem Report Sheet; the other,
a Reader Comment Sheet. On the inside back cover is a Limited Warranty Statement and Service
Request Information. Ifyou would like more in-depth information about Magnavox DGPS products,
refer to the referenced documents, below.
Thank you.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
GPS satellites still remain in the trial stages. Moreover, the stated policy of the U.S.Govemment
is to degrade accuracy for non·military use to within 100 meters RMS. The Magnavox DGPS
receivers provide increased accuracy when differential correction is available.
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS:
• Magnavox DGPS 12 Channel Navigator Operator’s Manual, R—7220: Describes how
to connect and operate the Magnavox Navigator using the Magnavox developed
Control and Display (CDU) program. ..
• Magnavox DGPS 12 Channel Reference Station Operator’s Manual, R-7277:
Describes how to connect and operate the Magnavox Reference Station using the
Magnavox developed Control and Display (CDU) program.
• Magnavox DGPS 12 Channel Technical Reference Manual, R-7278. Contains
information for programming the Magnavox DGPS Navigators and Reference
Stations.
• NMEA-0183 Specihcation: Defines the hardware and software requirements.
• EIA RS·232C Specification: Defines the hardware and software requirements for an
RS-232 data interface.
• EIA RS-422 Specification: Defines the hardware and software requirements for an
RS-422 data interface.
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