GPS Serial Output

Note:  Some pages and options may differ based upon how the machine or implement is configured.

  1. From the auto-steer Home page, select the Tools button.

  2. Select the GPS Setup tab.

  3. Select the GPS Serial Output or Serial Output Configuration button.

  4. Use the Config Types drop-down to toggle between the following options:

Output a simulated radar speed.

This mode outputs a fixed frequency and there are no further user settings to tune this output.

Provides 3D compensated GNSSClosed Global Navigation Satellite System position messages in a NMEAClosed National Marine Electronics Association 0183 format through the serial output.

Baud Rate

The rate at which messages are transmitted over the serial port. This rate must be set to match the devices on the system which are intended to receive serial output messages.

Note:  The default baud rate setting is 115200 and is recommended for auto-steering systems.

Message Types

Allows the operator to configure required and desired NMEA message types and frequency.

Note:  Changing message types and rates may cause poor system performance. It is not recommended to change message rates unless instructed by documentation or the Raven Technical Service team.

Modem Status

The modem status may display as:

  • No Comm: No modem detected.
  • Configuring: Modem is detected.
  • Connected: Modem is connected to the steering guidance controller (SGCClosed steering guidance controller).

Modem Type

The detected radio modem type will display here. Modem type options are:

  • 450 MHz
  • 900 MHz

Radio Base

Select a base station from the drop-down list to select a stored radio base or select New to create a new radio base. Refer to Add or Delete Radio Modem for assistance with managing or creating radio modems.

Select RTKClosed Real-time Kinematic Out to output 3D compensated RTK to another ECUClosed Electronic Control Unit. The operator may set the baud rate for the serial output.

Last Revised: Jul 2024