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13. Using Your FX324 MAP in DGPS Mode
This section describes the use of your FX324 MAP with the differential
receiver DF300 MLR or with another type of differential receiver.
Using the FX324 MAP with a DF300 MLR
Differential Receiver.
The DF300 is a differential correction receiver from the MLR range,
designed to be completely controlled from your FX324 MAP.
Connecting the DF300 Receiver
Your FX324 MAP has a digital input to which you can connect an external
differential receiver. You should follow the following connection table:
Description
FX324 MAP
FX324 MAP Wires DF300 Receiver Wires
0 volts Blue Blue
+ 10 to 36 volts DC Red Red
RS422 Reference Orange Yellow
RS422 Output Yellow Green
RS232 Reference Green Black
RS232 Input Black White
Configuring the Serial Output Port
In order to control the functioning of the DF300 from your FX324 MAP, the
serial output port must be in NMEA 183 1.5 or NMEA 183 2.0 or NMEA
183 2.3 format and the PML2 sentence must be selected for this format.
Menu Æ SETUP Tab Æ 3–Serial Output
Select NMEA 183 1.5 or NMEA 183 2.0 or NMEA 183 2.3 from the list
and push Enter.
The following screen appears: