MPC User Manual Rev 0D 13
Chapter 1 Introduction
The MPC is a high performance, high accuracy, GPS receiver with fast data update rates and
integrated memory in its hard disk for data logging. The MPC’s front panel also features a Vacuum
Fluorescent Display (VFD) panel and keypad for on the fly configurations.
Depending on which model you purchase, the MPC is capable of receiving and tracking the L1 C/A
code, L1 and L2 carrier phase and L2 P-Code (or encrypted Y-Code) of up to 12 satellites. Patented
Pulsed Aperture Correlator (PAC) technology combined with a powerful microprocessor make
possible multipath-resistant processing and excellent acquisition and re-acquisition times.
Once you connect the MPC to an antenna and power source, it begins operating as a fully functional
GPS system (see Chapter 2, Quick Start on Page 16 and Chapter 3, MPC Setup Considerations on
Page 18, for more information on this topic). Figure 1 shows the MPC without an antenna or
connecting cables.
Figure 1: MPC
