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    CF-31 GPS not streaming NMEA

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by ncarpenter, Mar 25, 2011.

  1. ncarpenter

    ncarpenter Newbie

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    Hello all! Firstly, for the record I have read all the wiki's I could find, done all the searches until my fingers bled, and read all the rules on this forum. So here's my issue:

    We just received a brand new CF-31 w/ Windows 7 x64. (full model # FC-31aaaex1m). When we try to use the internal GPS on COM3 @ 4800 baud, we get garbled setence outputs instead of the standard NMEA sentences we expected. The strange strings have characters similar to this: ┼┼→@•┼

    I did notice that the garbled text is coming across at about the same speed the NMEA sentences would normally be. So, we hooked up a magellan receiver and antenna via another COM port, and again, getting garbled sentences. So now we're really confused.

    Any ideas??

    Thanks!
     
    ncarpenter, Mar 25, 2011
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  2. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Check @9600
    And report back
    The cf-30's ran @4800 baud , not sure on the new cf-31's
    If the baud rate is set wrong you will see garbled sentences
     
    Alex, Mar 25, 2011
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  3. SHEEPMAN!

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    SHEEPMAN!, Mar 25, 2011
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  4. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Actually, it's CF-31AAAEX1M:

    Model Number:
    CF-31AAAEX1M
    Status:
    CURRENT
    MSRP:
    $4,979

    Description: Windows 7 Professional, Intel Core i5‑520M 2.40GHz, 13.1" XGA Touchscreen LCD, 160GB Shock‑mounted HDD, 2GB Rase RAM, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GPS Receiver, Single Hi-Gain Antenna Pass-through (WWAN), TPM 1.2 Security Chip, Backlit Emissive Keyboard, Toughbook Preferred
     
    TopCop1988, Mar 26, 2011
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  5. ncarpenter

    ncarpenter Newbie

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    I tried 9600 as well, gave no output at all.

    Not sure, but I'll give it a try!

    Ha, thanks for the correction!
     
    ncarpenter, Mar 26, 2011
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  6. ncarpenter

    ncarpenter Newbie

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    I should also mention the data output is observed using several different programs including hyper terminal.
     
    ncarpenter, Mar 26, 2011
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  7. ToughVietnam

    ToughVietnam Newbie

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    Hi all, I am also facing with the same problem. CF-31AQAAXDM integrated GPS did not streaming NMEA. NMEA instead by garbled setence outputs.

    Did you resolve problem? If Yes, please do let me know how to.
     
    ToughVietnam, Aug 29, 2011
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  8. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    "integrated GPS"??? :confused:

    Model Number: CF-31AQAAXDM
    Status: DISCONTINUED
    MSRP: $4,684
    Description: Windows 7 Professional, Intel Core i5-520M 2.40GHz, vPro, 13.1" XGA Touch Screen, 160GB HDD, 2GB RAM, Intel Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, TPM Security Chip, Bluetooth, Dual Hi-Gain Antenna Pass-through (Upper:WWAN/Lower:WLAN), No Optical Drive, replaced with CF-31JFGAX1M

    Who installed the "integrated GPS ?
     
    TopCop1988, Aug 29, 2011
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  9. ToughVietnam

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    I am so sorry CF-31ATAAXDM.
     
    ToughVietnam, Aug 29, 2011
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  10. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Well:

    Model Number: CF-31ATAAXDM
    Status: DISCONTINUED
    MSRP: $4,199
    Description: Windows 7 Professional, Intel Core i5-520M 2.40 GHz, vPro, 13.1" XGA Touch Screen, 160GB HDD, 2GB RAM, Intel Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, TPM Security Chip, Bluetooth, Single Hi-Gain Antenna Pass Trhough (WWAN), No Optical Drive

    Still no "integrated GPS" :confused:

    So, I reiterate: “Who installed the "integrated GPS"???” :confused:
     
    TopCop1988, Aug 30, 2011
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  11. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Look on panasonic ca. or to Global site of pansonic. There is a firmaware for leadtek gps module to fix that problem. I've forgot really where i've seen those firmware.


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Aug 30, 2011
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