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Geode Terminal Commands

Article #17003

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
Example: $JBAUD,19200,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).

Reviewed & Approved: JF, JB 29AUG2024