4. How to Use GPS
Carefully connect the GPS antenna cable in the socket (21).
The GPS antenna must be installed in a clear open place (outdoor) with an unobstructed view of the
sky in order to correctly receive the satellite signals generated by the GPS system.
Menu
GPS (ON/OFF)
o
Select
GPS ON
and confirm
o
Select the time difference between GMT time and your time zone (ex GMT – 2, in the west of
GMT or GMT + 2 in the east of GMT).
o
Validate your choice (this information is stored in memory).
o
The display shows initially
GPS Searching
, then
GPS Active
as soon as it locates several
satellites.
o
GPS Searching
is also printed with the indication
GPS UTC Delta = 16 sec
. Then
GPS
ready for Synchro
.
o
Validate
2
times under GSP to make the Synchro (mode Synchro)
The synchronization of Time of the Day with the correct date is automatically made.
REMARK
UTC TIME
The time provided by the satellites is GPS (terrestrial hours) of a certain number of seconds
(16 seconds since July 2012).
This information is transmitted by satellites every 12,5 mins.
It remains in the GPS almanac, this allows fast synchronization.
WARNING
When you remove the GPS antenna connector, hold the connector firmly.
Never remove or hold
by the cable
.
