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The goal of this documentation is to help you use the TraCS COM Splitter so that you can utilize multiple programs at the same time that use GPS. Without the splitter, if you have two programs running, they will fight over the signal causing issues.

If you are not seeing the GPS symbol in the top right on your squad computers, you might still need to do the following steps: https://wi-state-patrol.atlassian.net/l/cp/nuWNMULJ

Note

The main port that is receiving GPS signal can differ from computer to computer.

GPS Through COMM Port

  1. Check the port used that needs to be split

    1. This can be done within the software program that is initially using the GPS ComPort and usually confirmed in the Device Manager

    2. You can also confirm the port that is using GPS signal by using the TraCSComTester.

  2. Close all applications that are using GPS

  3. OPTIONAL: Use DSPComData.exe to verify receiving GPS through both ports

    1. Download link: https://wisdot.box.com/s/twc49xf77thip3pi61q1f718rjp12xb4

      1. Open EXE

      2. Input com port number, enter, and then baud rate

        1. ex. “10” and “4800”

        2. If you are unable to access the port a program might be using it currently. Close all programs before using this tool.

      3. Do the same for the other port

  4. Download TraCS ComSplitter here: https://wisdot.box.com/s/oalg4mi9hwoifu49spzlqncps6tbn80o

    1. Make sure there is no other splitter installed. This is detailed in the install instructions Detailed instructions here: https://wi-state-patrol.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LQAzfg

    2. Install splitter on machine by running EXE file

  5. Split the ports that are being used

    1. Click the blue button at the top. Select the serial port that currently is receiving GPS signal

      1. Add the Two virtual ports that you'd like used. (We like to keep them higher than the highest real port used in Device manager. Usually above 10 is safe)

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