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1. USB was not setup properly was connected properly and make Cannot find GPS sure that the device is receiving device enough power through the USB cable Red LED should light up continuously 1 USB was not setup properly 1 Check to see if the USB connector 2 COM Port or Baud rate value is to PC or EV Kit is tightly incorrect connected 2 Double check to see if the proper No NMEA data or COM Port and Baud rate value was GPS signals selected 1 If it is used inside a vehicle the For both problems please connect anti sunscreen film on the the external antenna to the EV Kit windshield may interfere and and place the antenna on the roof weaken the GPS signal reception top to improve signal reception Poor GPS Signal 2 When the vehicle is traveling Reception through an area with dense overhead canopy such as forest buildings open tunnels etc Note If the above troubleshooting advice does not solve your problems please send it back to us for testing and repair This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Fice e9 GlobalTop Technology Document 18 EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO 5 2 Concerning Poor GPS Signal It is possible to have GPS signal receptio2. gt Once the receiver module gets 3D_FIX LED Indicator D14 turns off and Indicator D13 green starts to flash The flashing of D3 is controlled by the IPPS signal The 1PPS status can be re defined please contact GlobalTop Sales representatives This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved L ritejey GlobalTop Technology Document 11 EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO Csi H F O For Fox 2 user 3 2 Setting Fox 2EV Kit before Testing 3 2 1 Mounting the boards onto the Main board Step 1 Install MEMS sensor Board and GNSS Board onto Main Board gt Mount MEMS board on the left hand corner of the main board Mount Fox 2 board on the right hand side of the main board gt Ensure that the boards are on the correct placement orientation Refer to Fig 3 2 MEMS Sensor Board 3b GNSS Module Board For Fox 2 module ie avo E T cot G top Boe 7 eyg MEMS Sensor Boord Vz uig E i emp ao T Eosi EE E he ETa MA rc E1l2804 1 Main Board Figure 3 EV Kit boards This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subje
3. Fox 1Function Testing gt Preparation for the power and data communication Step 1 Connecting USB port gt Connect the USB cable between PC and EV Kit The USB cable is used to power the EV Kit and to transfer communication data with PC Power LED Indicator D1 light will be on LED D15 ye DF 87 el ee 102 R101401 h eee GPS Ready R64 a C t my TS Oe ee te GZ M3 112804 P gt O 94V O O ACY isv acij GTPA013 22 219 4 D u rig f 13 84 c21 G top f 4 PeLFURRE Ss fe Re Bl ci HEMS Sensor Board V 2_ ss TX aie m RX ee A S4Vv 0 E112804 Ace ave te be eae USB communication port USB1 Figure 3 EV Kit boards For power input amp data transmission Main Board power switch SW1 Power on off This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved vtop GlobalTop Technology Document 10 EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO Step 2 Turn on the power gt Turns on power from the SW1 switch This will turn on the GNSS Board and MEMS senor board LED indicators D2 amp D15 red stay on gt Before the receiver module gets 3D_FIX LED Indicator D14 blue starts to flash
4. Microsoft Framework 3 5 version or latest version gt Install GPS Viewer Software gt After completed the installation please go forward to GPS Viewer Software usage section in 4 4 m Computer Management mi File Action wiew Window Help e Hm s4 2 a Computer Management Local E S RDA Y NBENG H E System Tools i W Batteries E Event Viewer i i A Computer FG Shared Folders am Disk drives F Local Users and Groups i s A Display adapters i Performance Logs and Alerts 7 g Sn CVOICD ROM drives fee Device Manager i h IDE ATAJATAPI controllers s ga Storage H S IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers pee Removable Storage i daj Infrared devices oe Disk Defragmenter i 2 Keyboards Disk Management i ie Mice and other pointing devices m a Services and Applications i i Modems a Monitors i BS Network adapters i PCMCIA ao E Sea D Sound video and game controllers 2 ce WW System devices This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Thiele GlobalTop Technology Document 17 EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO 5 Trouble shooting 5 1 Problem with Setup Possible Cause Trouble shooting Check to see if the USB connection
5. Silicon Laboratories CP210 USB to UART Bridge Installation Location Driver Version 4 40 C Program Files Silabs MCU CP2 Ox Change Install Location Cancel gt After the installation is complete you may need to restart your computer please follow the instructions on screen to restart your computer gt After the computer has rebooted and ready from the desktop right mouse click on lt My Computer gt and from the drop down menu select lt Manage gt as in figure shown below Explore Search Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Delete Rename CoreBuil Properties This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved GlobalTop Technology Document 16 EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO Blof E Fico gt Click on lt Device Manager gt and expand the list of lt Ports COM amp LPT gt Check to see if a device named lt Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge COM gt is present If yes then EV Kit is now ready for use Refer to the figure below In this example the virtual COM port COM9 is assigned to this established connection to the EV Kit You will need this information in the later step gt Install
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7. User Manual etO GlobalTop Technology Inc EV Kit User Manual Fox series Revision AOO This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved No 16 Nan ke 9 Rd Science Based Industrial Park Tainan 741 Taiwan R O C Tel 886 6 5051268 Fax 886 6 5053381 Email sales gtop tech com Web www gtop tech com ice ey GlobalTop Technology Document i EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO Version History Title EV Kit User Manual Fox series Subtitle GPS Module Doc Type Datasheet Revision Date Author Description A00 2014 01 22 MaxNi Preliminary This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved rice e3 GlobalTop Technology Document EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO Table of Contents Veron HITOY vessnce secececcesepsusestaucsesauusbecsavuaeecssnceseseaucecesssnesaedsasesveetaeesbedesscusneececeusesswseneccesaiesseus Table Ol Contents ernro en ENEE NENE CIURO ona E T E EE T E E E TO E E E T PACKING CO
8. ct to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved a eJ GlobalTop Technology Document 12 EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO 3 2 2 Fox 2Function Testing gt Preparation for the power and data communication Step 1 Connecting USB port and Antenna gt Connect the USB cable between PC and EV Kit The USB cable is used to power the EV Kit and to transfer communication data with PC Power LED Indicator D1 light turns on gt Connect an active passive antenna to Antenna Connector nH pE i ad 7 i 2 im a ia paca SV Faj Je Ak ne ie Pie tres tines EI U eee ae Hetl i TETP iiidid Figure 5 EV Kit boards USB communication port USB1 Main Board power switch SW1 Power on off This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved vtop GlobalTop Technology Document 13 EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO Step 2 Turn on the power gt Turns on power from the SW1 switch This will turn on the GNSS Board and MEMS senor board LED indicators D2 amp D8 red stay on gt Before the receiver module gets 3D_FIX LED Indicator D6 blue starts to flash gt Once the receiv
9. er module gets 3D_FIX LED Indicator D6 turns off and Indicator D7 green starts to flash The flashing of D3 is controlled by the IPPS signal The 1PPS status can be re defined please contact GlobalTop Sales representatives This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved rice e3 GlobalTop Technology Document 14 EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO 4 Software Usage 4 1 System requirement PC IBM Pentium or above or compatible PC Operation system Windows 7 XP 2003 Vista USB driver CP210xVCPInstaller zip GPS viewer Smart GPS viewer exe Microsoft Framework 3 5 version or latest version 4 2 USB Driver and Smart GPS Viewer Please double check if you have the correct USB driver and Smart GPS Viewer before you proceed to the next step If an incorrect driver is installed your EV Kit will not work properly gt If you have purchased the EV Kit please make sure you have downloaded CP210xVCPInstaller zip file and proceed to the next section 4 3 Install the USB Driver gt EV kit USB Driver Download From Silicon Labs Web side CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP Drivers http www silabs com products mcu Pages USBtoUARTBridgeVCPDrivers aspx gt Smart GPS Viewer Do
10. ior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved rice e9 GlobalTop Technology Document Q EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO 3 Operating Instruction For Fox 1 user 3 1 Setting Fox 1EV Kit before Testing 3 1 1 Mounting the boards onto the Main board Step 1 Install MEMS sensor Board and GNSS Board onto Main Board gt Mount MEMS board on the left hand corner of the main board Mount Fox 1 board on the right hand side of the main board gt Ensure that the boards are on the correct placement orientation Refer to Fig 2 2 MEMS Sensor Board 3a GNSS Module Board For Fox 1 module 1 ee ee Siu ACY 16va Qiy E on ee rig Pls 89 car G top The ci MEMS Sensor Boord a2 meme 7 DE R Eey 5 ss tones 8 ACY y ieve eS ah rw w ha b inal ad Ad Fj i k cia wa li 1 Main Board E B bp icas ie 4 vat E pigs lib ae hes p E 4 are i idi TTEA Figure 2 EV Kit boards This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved top GlobalTop Technology Document 9 EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO 3 1 2
11. is document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved rice e3 GlobalTop Technology Document EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO Caution gt Global Positioning System GPS is the property of American Ministry of National Defense they are fully responsible for the preciseness and maintenance of the system Any changes they have implemented to the system in the future may enhance or deteriorate the effectiveness and performance of the received GPS data The GPS signal might be cut off or become seriously weakened if EV kit were operated inside any infrastructures such as buildings tunnels or nearby any huge objects and or obstruction The positioning will function again when it receives clear GPS signals works best under open sky To avoid damaging the intricate electronic components and circuitry please do not place EV Kit directly under the sun for long periods of time To avoid unexpected E compass behavior please do not place EVB in proximity to any magnetic material This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change withou
12. n difficulties under the following situations Inside a tunnel where GPS signal is blocked Underneath an infrastructure like beneath a bridge where GPS signal is blocked Inside a building where GPS signal is blocked Next to tall buildings where GPS signal is weakened Underneath forests or any other kinds of canopy where GNSS signal is weakened mM If you use EV Kit inside a car with anti sunlight windshield film the GPS signal will be severely degraded and may result in no GPS reception M GPS satellite is a property of United States Army Sometimes they will tune down the accuracy for unknown reasons In such cases the GPS position may not be as accurate This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved
13. t prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved rice e3 GlobalTop Technology Document EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO Packing Contents gt User Manual Software Application Program gt CP210X USB Bridge VCP driver gt Smart GPS Viewer tool with user manual gt EV Kit user manual The software and documents will only be delivered by E mail Please contact with your dealer gt USB Cable gt The EV Kit contains Main Board GPS Module Board and MEMS sensors Board gt External Antenna This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved rice e3 GlobalTop Technology Document EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO 1 Introduction The main purpose of this EV Kit is to simplify the evaluation process to our GPS modules and to help testers operate our products with convenience and ease Fox Series EV Kit is suitable for use in combination with selected GlobalTop modules such as Fox Series Fox 1 Fox 2 and recommended MEMS Sensors This device communicates with computer via USB and must be used in conjunction with Smart GPS Viewer software for data reading information display GPS data recording such as Satellites status
14. time to first fix TTFF date and time EV Kit Features Main Board A GPS module Board A Sensor Board USB communication port main communication port with PC for NEMA code Power LED Indicator Red 3D Fix LED Indicator Blue IPPS LED Indicator Green Vv Vv Y VW VW VY V YV Programmable GPIO This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved top GlobalTop Technology Document 7 Ver AOO EV Kit User Manual Fox series Eri abe af fF cay 2 Function Description 2 1 Hardware overview The EV kit is consisted of three boards the Main board the MEMS sensor board and GNSS Module board The MEMS sensor board and GNSS Module board are the daughter boards which are to be mounted onto the Main board as shown below in Figure 1 2 MEMS Sensor Board 3a GNSS Module Board 3b GNSS Module Board For Fox 1 module For Fox 2 module chateaus Fe Figure 1 EV Kit boards USB communication port USB1 Main Board power Reset Push bottom S1 switch SW1 For power input amp data transmission Power on off This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without pr
15. wnload For Fox 1 http www gtop tech com en product Fox 1 Module GPS_Modules_Fox 1 html For Fox 2 http www gtop tech com en product Fox 2 Module GPS_Modules_Fox 2 html This document is the exclusive property of GlobalTop Tech Inc and should not be distributed reproduced into any other format without prior permission of GlobalTop Tech Inc Specifications subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2014 GlobalTop Technology Inc All Rights Reserved r stop GlobalTop Technology Document 15 EV Kit User Manual Fox series Ver AOO 4 3 Install the USB Driver and Microsoft Framework gt Please extract the file CP210xVCPInstaller zip and double click CP210xVCPInstaller exe to begin driver installation as shown in the figure below amp C Documents and Settings rduser GTOP TECH Desktop Windows_2K_XP_S2K3_ ista E E x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay O Back v gt v wi gt Search Folders gt I X e iis Address C C Documents and Settings rduser GTOP TECH Desktop Windows_2K_XP_52K3_Yista izd Go ReleaseNotes txt Text File 3 KB CES CP210xV CPInstaller exe x64 4 Driver Installation Utility Silicon Laboratories Inc setup ini slabbus cat co slabbus inf slabser cat Configuration Settings Security Catalog Setup Information Security Catalog 1 KE 12 KB 6 KB 12 KB E slabw2k inf Setup Information 5 KB Silicon Laboratories
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