ORION® Mobile Read
Page 33 April 2019
Settings – GPS:
Select the Com Port for the GPS from the available drop-down list. The Com Port for the
GPS will vary depending on the device being used. Please consult your IT representative
for assistance in identifying the Com Port your device uses.
Select Baud Rate for the GPS from the available drop-down list. For a Badger Meter
supplied device the Baud Rate is either 4800 or 9600, depending on the age of the
tablet/laptop. Newer units are typically 9600. For other devices please consult your IT
representative.
Under the Handshake setting for the GPS select from the available dropdown list. If you
are using a Panasonic CF-33 laptop select XOnXOff. All other devices select None.
Many times the GPS has to have an unobstructed view of the sky in order to be set
properly. Once communication is seen in the data box and the GPS Status turns green,
select Set Configuration.
Tip: If there are “?” in the data box the Com Port or Baud Rate is NOT correct.