
Configuring OziExplorer to use a
Magellan GPS Connecting by a USB Port (Magellan USB GPS)
(Explorist and other models)
Configuring a Magellan
Explorist
for use by OziExplore
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Notes
OziExplorer cannot send maps to any Magellan GPS, the type of maps OziExplorer uses
are not in the correct format required by a GPS.
A Serial Port is also known as a Com Port and both names are used throughout this
document.
Types of Connections Used by Magellan GPS
Connect to PC using a Serial port
- These models have upload/download capabilities
and can output NMEA data.
Connect to PC using a USB port (Explorist and other models)
- These models have 2
connection modes which are set within the GPS.
1.
USB File transfer Mode
-
The GPS connects to the PC as a Disk
Drive and data files can be read and written to the drive.
2.
NMEA Data Comm Mode
-
The GPS creates a new Serial Port on the
PC and connects to the PC as a Modem on the Serial Port. NMEA
data is transmitted through the serial port.
Which Port is My GPS Using
If you are using a Magellan USB GPS in File Transfer Mode then it connects to a USB port.
If you are using a Magellan GPS which connects to a Serial Port or a Magellan GPS in NMEA Data
Comm Mode then there are other options.
If you are using a USB to Serial Port adapter then it will create a new Serial Port.
The Com Port number of these Serial Ports is not always known or obvious. Here are a couple of
methods to determine
You can use the Devices section of the System Shortcut in the Windows Control Panel to see what
If you are connecting to a standard Serial port (pictured left) then it is most
likely Com Port 1 or 2 and may be labeled on the PC.
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