APPENDIX D: SENSOR CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
The Sensor Configuration software program (SNSRCFG) configures the GPS sensors based on user-
selected parameters. Some application features include the ability to download GPS sensor configuration,
maintain different configurations in files, and perform GPS sensor configurations quickly with the use of
one function key.
This section provides a brief overview of the Sensor Configuration Software. Refer to this section when
using the software to configure your Garmin sensor.
Connecting to the Sensor
After selecting the type of sensor, the following window opens. This is the Main Interface Screen for the
program. To configure your sensor, you must first connect to the sensor.
1. Select Config > Switch to
NMEA Mode (or press the
F10 key).
2. Select Comm > Setup to
open the Comm Setup
Window.
3. Select the Serial Port to
which the sensor is
connected. Select Auto to
have the program
automatically determine the
Baud Rate, or select Manual
to manually select the Baud
Rate of the GPS 16/17. Click
OK when done.
4. Click the Connect icon
or select Comm > Connect.
5. To view the current
programming of the sensor,
select Config > Get
Configuration from GPS (or
press the F8 key). The current
programming of the sensor is
displayed in the window
shown to the right.
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Downloading the Sensor Configuration Software
The Garmin Sensor Configuration Software (SNSRCFG.exe) is
available from the Garmin Web site. To download the software,
start at http://www.garmin.com/oem, select the GPS 16/17, and
then select Software Updates. Download SNSRCFG.
Selecting a Model
After opening the program (snsrcfg.exe), the following screen
appears. Select the radio button next to the type of Garmin sensor
you are configuring. Then click OK.
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