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Appendix b gps utility software, H-339 – Xylem H-339 User Manual

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Appendix B

GPS Utility Software

H-339

GPS Utility Software B-1

The Signal Strength is a
signal to noise ratio for
each satellite. These bars

Position of the GPS unit. Both
latitude and longitude are in
degrees, minutes and decimal

Select a Communication
port to use with the H-339.

The Time and Date are
synchronized to the
international standard
GPS time.

The number of satellites which are
currently in view out of 12. The number
of satellites which are being used to
extrapolate data. If 3 or more satellites
are being used, the Status may be
VALID, otherwise it is INVALID.

Overview

The GPS Utility program allows a user to easily monitor the status of a GPS unit. The program
connects to a GPS unit through COM1 and communicates at 4800 baud.

Functionality