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2 using ntp with cmg-das units, 3 using gps with authenticated digitisers – Guralp Systems CMG-DCM build <10,000 User Manual

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Operator's Guide

This is also the recommended configuration for CMG-DAS units,

where GPS reception is available.

8.2 Using NTP with CMG-DAS units

Where GPS reception is not practical but an internet connection is

available, NTP can be used to synchronise the Platinum clock, which
can then generate NMEA output. This NMEA data-stream can be fed

to the GPS input of the digitiser module using an external cable from a
serial port.

To configure the NTP subsystem, see section 6.3 on page 64.

To configure NMEA output, see section 8.6 on page 94.

8.3 Using GPS with Authenticated Digitisers

Güralp Systems Ltd's authenticated digitisers provide a CMG-DM24
and a CMG-EAM in a single package. An internal, bi-directional

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Note: RTSTATUS packets are available with MkIII DM24 units.

Earlier units, such as MkIIs, are not capable of generating these
packets.

Note: RTSTATUS packets are available with CD24 units

running firmware revision 279 and above.

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