Chapter 2 General Operation
Logging the current position (GPS-assisted)
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For details on supported printers and configuring a printer refer to
“Configuring a printer” on page 50.
Logging the current position (GPS-assisted)
The 9102 can show the current location and record measurement data
along with the actual position at the time of the measurement. This can
be useful when taking measurements of the electromagnetic immis-
sion (EMI) at various points.
All it needs is the 9168 GPS Receiver Option. With the option installed
and switched on, the 9102 can indicate the coordinates (in minutes or
degrees), the altitude (in meters or feet), the speed (in kilometers per
hour or knots) and date and time.
This information is available on the screen of the 9102 Handheld Spec-
trum Analyzer, via remote control applying the set of SCPI commands
over RS-232 or LAN, or in the measurement trace after data transfer to
a PC with the 9100 Data Exchange Software.
The option requires Aeroflex’s GPS receiver for the 9100 series, plus
an option key installed in the 9100. See “Installing a new option” on
page 44 on how to install a new software option.
Connecting the GPS
receiver
1 Plug the RS-232 connector of the GPS receiver into the RS-232 jack
of the 9102 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer.
2 Connect the other connector of the GPS receiver to the Multi Port
of the 9102.
Before the current location and be viewed, the GPS receiver must be
switched on (see below).
Enabling the GPS
receiver
The GPS Receiver Option is switched on by selecting the MODE > GPS
Data
menu and turning GPS Data on.
The GPS Data menu indicates the current position.
The location data can also displayed as part of the trace loaded onto
the PC with the 9100 Data Exchange Software. See section “Viewing
the actual trace on the PC” on page 228 for more information.
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