190-00228-20 GPS 16/17 Technical Specifications Rev. CPage 34APPENDIX D: SENSOR CONFIGURATION SOFTWAREThe Sensor Configuration software program (SNSRCFG) configures the GPS sensors based on user-selected parameters. Some application features include the ability to download GPS sensor configuration,maintain different configurations in files, and perform GPS sensor configurations quickly with the use ofone function key.This section provides a brief overview of the Sensor Configuration Software. Refer to this section whenusing the software to configure your Garmin sensor.Downloading the Sensor Configuration SoftwareThe Garmin Sensor Configuration Software (SNSRCFG.exe) isavailable from the Garmin Web site. To download the software,start at http://www.garmin.com/oem, select the GPS 16/17, andthen select Software Updates. Download SNSRCFG.Selecting a ModelAfter opening the program (snsrcfg.exe), the following screenappears. Select the radio button next to the type of Garmin sensoryou are configuring. Then click OK.Connecting to the SensorAfter selecting the type of sensor, the following window opens. This is the Main Interface Screen for theprogram. To configure your sensor, you must first connect to the sensor.1. Select Config > Switch toNMEA Mode (or press theF10 key).2. Select Comm > Setup toopen the Comm SetupWindow.3. Select the Serial Port towhich the sensor isconnected. Select Auto tohave the programautomatically determine theBaud Rate, or select Manualto manually select the BaudRate of the GPS 16/17. ClickOK when done.4. Click the Connect icon ,or select Comm > Connect.5. To view the currentprogramming of the sensor,select Config > GetConfiguration from GPS (orpress the F8 key). The currentprogramming of the sensor isdisplayed in the windowshown to the right.