BackGeode Terminal Commands
29 Aug 2024
The command strings below can be used to view current configurations, change settings, and enable/disable features. These can be sent to the Geode in the terminal screen in Geode Connect or by using another terminal application. For a complete description of each command and responses from the receiver, consult the Hemisphere Technical Reference Manual.
Commands for Geode and Atlas
| Function | Command |
|---|---|
| Query the expiration date and receiver configuration code. Also used as a prefix to send new activation and subscription keys. | $JK |
| Request the serial number, subscription expiration date, configuration code, and firmware version number from the receiver. | $JI |
| Request the subscription and activation features enabled on the receiver. | $JK,SHOW |
| Output the GGA positions at 1 Hz on the currently connected port. Consult the Hemisphere Technical Reference Manual to change data messages for other ports. | $JASC,GPGGA,1 |
| Enable Atlas diagnostic message output. | $JASC,RD1,1 |
| Save the issued commands. Wait for the $J>SAVE COMPLETE response. | $JSAVE |
Commands to Change the Geode Serial Port Baud Rate
| OPTION 1: WHEN CONNECTED TO BLUETOOTH OR USB PORT | |
|---|---|
| Function | Command |
| Enter value for baud rate. |
$JBAUD,#BAUDRATE#,PORTB,save
Example: $JBAUD,19200,PORTB,save
|
| Save the settings. |
$JSAVE
|
| Show receiver settings. | $JSHOW |
| OPTION 2: WHEN CONNECTED TO SERIAL PORT | |
| Function | Command |
| Enter value for baud rate. |
$JBAUD,#BAUDRATE#,save |
|
Disable all messages (except GGA) being output from RS-232 serial port at 1 Hz. |
$JOFF,PORTB $JASC,GGA,1,PORTB $JSAVE |
Commands for Satellite Signals
Use these commands to check the receiver signal configuration and turn on/off satellites. Some signals may not be available depending on your receiver configuration.
| Function | Command |
|---|---|
| Check the receiver signal configuration. | $JSIGNAL,INCLUDE |
| Turn on GPS satellite signals. | $JSIGNAL,INCLUDE,L1CA,L1C,L1P,L2P,L2C,L5,SAVE |
| Turn on GLONASS satellite signals. | $JSIGNAL,INCLUDE,G1,G2,G3OC,SAVE |
| Turn on Galileo satellite signals. | $JSIGNAL,INCLUDE,E1BC,E5A,E5B,E6BC,E5ALT,SAVE |
| Turn on Beidou satellite signals. | $JSIGNAL,INCLUDE,B1,B2,B3,B1C,B2A,B2B,B2ACE,SAVE |
| Turn on other satellite signals (NAVIC, QZSS). | $JSIGNAL,INCLUDE,QZSL1CA,QZSL2C,QZSL5,QZSLEX,IRNL5,SAVE |
| To turn off a satellite signal, replace INCLUDE with EXCLUDE. | Example: $JSIGNAL,EXCLUDE,L5,SAVE |
For more information on battery gauge commands, refer to Geode battery gauge commands (junipersys.com).
