Sapphire output messages detailed formats, 1ppsa (ascii), Reserved – NavCom Sapphire Rev.J User Manual
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2 Sapphire Output Messages Detailed Formats
This section provides the Sapphire Output Messages in alphabetical order according to their
identifying mnemonics. Each message (data output stream) is provided in a table with
definitions of each parameter. Refer to section 3 and section 4 f
or information on “correction”
output strings supported by the Sapphire receiver.
2.1 1PPSA (ASCII)
SF-3050
Sapphire
SF-3040
This output message reports UTC time that the next PPS will occur. The 1PPSA message is
sent out approximately 10ms before the 1PPS pulse.
Output
Stream:
[1PPSA]week,time,fom*CRC
Parameter
Definition
Week
GPS week number
Time
GPS seconds in the week (0.000 to 604799.999999999)
Fom
Figure of merit (see Table 104)
Examples: [1PPSA]1411,503312.0730,5*8DB6
Table 104: Figure of Merit
Code
Description
0
Time is unknown
1
Time has been set from the real time clock
2
Time has been set from the serial port
3
Time has been obtained from a satellite
4
Time has been obtained from a navigation solution
5
Time has been obtained from a stable navigation solution
2.2 Reserved