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Power the GPS receiver on and connect it to the computer’s serial port with the 9 pin RS232 cable connected to Port A on the receiver. Receivers that do not have built in power, like the Legacy, will need external power. The charger for the rover will be fine.


Double click the PC-CDU icon.

1. The Connection Parameters window will open.

2. Check the port settings, the Port will default to COM1 and Baud rate will be 115200. If need be, change the com port to match your system settings.

3. Click the connect button.

4. Click the Tools menu then click Receiver Options.




















5. Click the Load button. This will open the Select options file window.

6. Click the dropdown arrow in the “Look in:” field and select the cd drive.

7. Double click the File that matches the number in File name:

8. The authorization file will load. You will see the option fields update.

9. You will now be prompted to Reset the receiver, click OK.

10. This should return you to the Connection Parameters window. Click Connect

11. A dialog will pop up saying The receiver has been reset. Click OK

12. You will be returned to the Option manager window where the Exp. date column will be updated with the new date if the files are temporary. If it is a permanent authorization the purchased column will have a yes beside the purchased options for your receiver. Note: there may still be an expiration date showing but as long as there is a yes in the Purchased column the option is permanent.

13. Click exit then click File then Disconnect.

14. Disconnect the cable from port A on the receiver and power the unit off.

Repeat the above steps for any additional receivers you have.