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1. 07:36 AM - Re: AERA660 RS232 Output Test? (farmrjohn)
2. 10:19 AM - Re: AERA660 RS232 Output Test? (dj_theis)
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| Subject: | Re: AERA660 RS232 Output Test? |
Thanks. To clarify, I would only connect pin 7 but not pin 1 to the converter.
The 232 outputs are different. In the present configuration all pins are connected
to the Aera but pin 6 is not connected out. The format for pins 6 and 7 is
NMEA and for 8 and 9 MapMX. If I switched the wiring on the d-sub out then pins
6 and 7 would be connected and the output changed to MapMX.
Does the make of computer matter, I.e. PC or Mac?
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| Subject: | Re: AERA660 RS232 Output Test? |
Hi John,
For wiring to the serial to USB breakout, you need the gnd wire (pin 1 from the
Aero) in addition to the TX (pin 7 from the Aero). So, 2 wires need to be connected
from the Aero to the USB to serial breakout. Sorry for the confusion....
I've not used any of the terminal emulators with a MAC OS. I've always used a
PC.
I have a Mac Mini and note that there is a "built in" terminal program that is
NOT used (as far as I can tell) to communicate out a serial port. I believe it
is designed as text command interface with the Mac OS. I'm not sure you can
configure the terminal.app in a Mac for serial analysis.
I like your idea of simply re-directing the configuration of the Aero and swaping
the pin connections for the map data and the NEMA output. This is a good first
step (if it is easy enough for you to re-route the pins).
A lot simpler than buying hardware and loading software you are not familiar with.
In my mind there are three most likely causes for the loss of GPS position output:
1) broken / loose wire
2) failed output port on the Aero
3) modified configuration of the Aero (not sure how this could happen)
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Dan Theis
Scratch building Sonex #1362
Revmaster Alternator problem solved.
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