- SkyTRX SCI-3100 GPS Locking
Effectiveness
- ( Internal & External
GPS Antenna )
Read this before
using the SCI-3100INT or SCI-3100EXT
GPS Position
Locking
GPS Position Locking
is simply how long it takes for the GPS unit to automatically calculate
its location after it is powered up. You will notice this when you
are reviewing the GPS recorded data with the software. Sometimes
the track will not start from the same location it stopped. You will
see small gaps in the data. The gaps are there because of the time
it takes for GPS Position Locking. The more metal you have around
or above the 3100-INT or the GPS antenna of the 3100-EXT, the longer
it will take for GPS Position Locking. Below is a table of how effective
the unit will be, taking into consideration the placement of the
GPS Unit.
Cold start GPS Position Locking
may require a minimum of 2 minutes and warm start (sleep mode) GPS
Position Locking may require minimum of 15 seconds depending on antenna
placement and other land features or obstacles such as tunnels, parking
garages, steel buildings, etc...
Location of GPS
Unit (3100-INT model) Effectiveness
On the Front or
Rear Dash Board 99%
Under the Front
or Rear Dash Board 95%
In the Glove Box
80 % – 95 %
GPS Antenna Placement Ratings Legend
- (1) Highly recommend
these locations for GPS antenna placement. Best overall performance
and superior signal reception for optimum accuracy.
- (2) Signal reception
will not be as accurate or favorable. This location will not provide
the accuracy that location 1 will.
- (3) Recommended
only when other locations or options do not exist.
Technical
support questions can be e-mailed to support@skytrx.com. Full User’s
Guide and software updates can be found on the Support Center page
at http://www.skytrx.com/.
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