gpsGetAntennaStatus (Function)

This returns the status for the GPS antenna. By using this function, it can be determined whether a GPS antenna is connected or if a short circuit is present.

Be aware that not all devices supports this functionality. Please refer to the technical manual of the device in question.

Input:

None

Returns:

Declaration:

FUNCTION gpsGetAntennaStatus : INT;

Example:

INCLUDE rtcu.inc
 
PROGRAM test;
 
BEGIN
   ...
   // Test GPS antenne status
   IF gpsGetAntennaStatus() > 1 THEN
      // Something is wrong
      ...
   END_IF;
   ...
END;
 
END_PROGRAM;