NEXCOM MRC 2200 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Operating Your Tablet PC

MRC 2200 User Manual

Using the GPS Feature (Optional for MRC 2200)

The MRC 2300 have the build-in GPS receiver module by default. Global
Positioning System (GPS) uses a constellation of 24 (up to 32) medium
earth orbit satellites to transmit and receive microwave signals to deter-
mine its current location.
You need to install the third-party GPS navigation software to take advan-
tage of the GPS feature.

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Scan Com Port” - Scan all available communication port for GPS recep-
tion

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“Cold Start” - Cold start the GPS receiver

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“Power Save” - Check the box to enable/disable the Power Save Mode
(the option is available only when a GPS device is found)

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“Tab Menu” - Switch between Setup and GPSINFO windows

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“Com Port Selection” - Select the appropriate communication port
where GPS receiver is configured (it may be necessary to try several com-
munication ports until the right one is found)

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“Baud Rate Selection” - Select the appropriate transferring rate (Please
set the baud rate at 9600)

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“Start GPS button” - Turn on/off the GPS device

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“VTG check box” - Some navigation or map software requires to receive
VTG data output for during operation. Check the box to activate the
VTG data output.

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“WAAS/EGNOS” - Check the box to activate WAAS/EGNOS in order to
increase the accuracy of positioning

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“Main GPS data Window” - Display data received by GPS device.

Com Port Selection

Baud Rate Selection

Cold Start

File name

Click to start

NMEA log

Setup Window Screenshot
Double click GpsInfo_Vista icon from Desktop to start GPS.