Ag Leader EZ-Guide Plus Getting Started Guide - Manual (Page 43)

EZ-Guide Plus Lightbar Guidance System Getting Started Guide Using GPS 41
Using GPS
Before using GPS with the EZ-Guide Plus lightbar:
• Configure the lightbar data port to work with GPS input
• View GPS and DGPS diagnostics on the lightbar
• Configure the GPS receiver to work with the lightbar
• Set information specific to the GPS receiver
If you have a lightbar without integrated GPS, the lightbar defaults to receive external
GPS positions. Simply connect the GPS receiver to the lightbar and confirm that the
receiver is configured to output NMEA GGA and VTG messages at 5 Hz, 38400, 8N1.
For information how to check the NMEA messages, see External correction input,
page 49.
To receive signals from GPS satellites, you must have a clear view of the sky. GPS does
not work indoors.
Anything that blocks light also blocks GPS satellite signals. This includes people,
buildings, heavy tree cover, and vehicles. GPS signals can pass through leaves,
plastic, and glass, but these all significantly weaken the signal.