Posted 3/24/2009 18:29 (#655154 - in reply to #655139) Subject: RE: Splitting GPS output?
Near Intersection of I-35 & I-90 Southern Mn.
agboy - 3/24/2009 17:04
Can you split NEMA out of a Ez 500?
I need gps for an InSight and a Reichhart steering system. I have some GPS 1500's I can put on the InSights but would rather just run one antenna if I can.
We have done this on a few occasions with success. Obviously both devices need to run at the same BAUD rate and be able to handle the same NEMA messages. The Insight is pretty forgiving and can work with a lot of combinations.
For example I use GPS out to my Insight from my 500. I have the BAUD rate set at 19200 (I think) and the VTG and GGA set at 5 HZ. This works fine.
One problem might be if the Reichart requires a slow BAUD rate which would force the setting out of the GPS to be set low. The Insight can handle the slow BAUD rate but might complain for autoswath situations. Planters with clutches (maybe doesn't apply anyway) require a 4 HZ or faster signal. A sprayer situation can work with a slow situation as long as the ground speed is fairly slow.
Splitting GPS output?
