Supported GPS Data Formats

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Think AVL can read GPS input from the following data stream formats

 

UDP Packet Formats

•TAIP - Most widely used format for transmitting GPS for AVL. Supports both the >RPV and >RLN messages.

•NEMA - Supported format: GPRMC

•RAP - Used by Airlink modems. Airlink also supports TAIP.

•Location Technologies - Used by LT3, LT4, LT5 GPS modems. Supports message types $30, $39, $3A, $3B, $4C, and $6E

•BioKey - Message Format

•Location Technologies Wireless Data Server format

 

Serial Port Formats

•Data Radio - DMP protocol

•Location Technologies - Used by LT3, LT4, LT5 GPS modems.

•Kenwood - PC interface protocol

 

AVL Client Service

•USB Garmin GPS

•Serial or TCP NEMA $GPRMC (preferred), $GPGGA, $PKLDS, and/or $PKNDS

 

Other

•CES Track-Control Interface

•Marvlis Interface

•Visionair Interface

•Traccar Client app for Android and iOS devices.

 

See also

Example GPS configurations

 

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