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Figure 40: Select Com Port

For the correct com port to use with the GPS-208 or PT-101 follow these steps. Note: The driver for the

GPS-208 or PT-101 must be installed and the GPS-208 or PT101 must be connected to the computer via a

USB port. Please see Appendix A for more information on installing the drivers for the PT-101 and

Appendix for more information on installing the drivers for the GPS-208.

1. Open the Com Port selection form (Configure, Com Port).

2. Click on the Scan Ports button at the bottom left of the form. The available com ports will be

displayed.

3. The GPS-208 and PT-101 drivers will create multiple entries. Select the first entry that refers to

the Modem (do not select the Trace port). In the example that follows the correct port to use for

the GPS-208 is Com Port 4.

Verify Mobile Connected: Sends an Inquiry packet to the device to verify that it is on and

communicating with the selected serial communications port. If it is connected “Device connected” will

be displayed in the Communication section.

Reset GPS206 Used with a Garmin PND: This option only applies to a GPS-206 that was previously

programmed for use with a Garmin PND. If the GPS-206 needs to be reprogrammed this option must first

be used to disable the Garmin FMI and allow communication with the DP-1000S.

Reset GPS206 used with Auxiliary Expansion Cable: This option only applies to a GPS-206 that was

previously programmed for use with the Auxiliary Expansion Cable. If the GPS-206 needs to be

reprogrammed this option must first be used to reset the serial port on the GPS-206 to its default values.

Figure 41: Results from Scan Ports for a GPS-208