SET-POSITION

The DVL can accept inputs of its current latitude and longitude in several formats. If you are typing by hand, the SET-POSITION should be used (vs. trying to type in a $GPRMC message by hand). The DVL recognizes Decimal Degree (DD) format and Degree Decimal Minute (DDM) format. DD is used when you have lat/long in positive and negative degrees, such as what Google Maps shows. DDM format is used by many marine GPS systems. The DVL recognizes DDM messages with and without a space between degrees and minutes and between minutes and direction. If you use a space between degrees and minutes on one parameter, you must use it on the other as well.

Examples:

SET-POSITION 44.968876,-93.517246

SET-POSITION 44 58.13256 N, 93 31.03476 W

SET-POSITION 4458.13256N,9331.03476W