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APPENDIX D: SENSOR CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
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
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. The Garmin Sensor Configuration Software
(SNSRCFG.exe) is included in the software update download.
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.
, or select
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