Velodyne VLS-128 User Manual page 5

Chapter 5 • Installation & Integration
5.1 Overview
5.2 Mounting
5.3 Encapsulation, Solar Hats, and Ventilation
5.4 Connections
5.4.1 Interface Box and Cable
5.4.2 Operation Without an Interface Box
5.4.3 Power
5.4.3.1 Power Considerations
Chapter 6 • Key Features
6.1 Calibrated Reflectivity
6.2 Laser Return Modes
6.2.1 Single Return Modes: Strongest, Last
6.2.2 Multiple Returns
6.2.3 Dual Return Mode
6.3 Phase Locking Multiple Sensors
Chapter 7 • Sensor Inputs
7.1 Power Requirements
7.2 Interface Box Signals
7.3 Ethernet Interface
7.4 GPS, Pulse Per Second (PPS) and NMEA GPRMC Message
7.4.1 GPS Input Signals
7.4.2 Electrical Requirements
7.4.3 Timing and Polarity Requirements
7.4.4 GPS Connection Scenarios
7.4.4.1 Connecting a Garmin 18x LVC GPS Receiver
7.4.4.2 Connecting to a computer's serial port
7.4.4.3 Connecting to a microcomputer's UART
7.4.5 NMEA Message Formats
7.4.5.1 Pre-NMEA Version 2.3 Message Format
7.4.5.2 NMEA Version 2.3 Message Format
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