GPS Datalogger User Manual Version 25b
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1. must be followed by a CR to begin execution 4 The logger will send a CR LF at the beginning of each transmission This prevents overtyping the command string if a terminal package is used 5 EOT 04h Page 7 Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase The manufacturer will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail under normal usage during this period The Customer is however responsible for any transportation costs This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident tampering or unauthorised alteration or repairs In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for any direct indirect or consequential damages whether resulting from the use misuse or inability to use this product or from defects in the product FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notes Due to ongoing product development and improvement this user manual and specification is subject to change without notice Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Corporation Magellan is a registered trademark of Magellan Corporation Supplied By Copyright Robert Keskull 1992. 393 000 point capacity SRVY XM2 180 100 point capacity SRVY XM4 360 300 point capacity DGPS xx ALT SRVY xx ALT Uses NMEA RMC and GGA sentences NORMAL Same as DGPS xx SRVY xx Timestamp mode ALTITUDE Store Latitude Longitude Time UTC Date Altitude DGPS XM2 ALT 166 300 point capacity DGPS XM4 ALT 332 000 point capacity SRVY XM2 ALT 154 400 point capacity SRVY XM4 ALT 308 800 point capacity Altitude 00000 to 19999 metres When memory is FULL new data will not be stored existing data will be protected Indicator High efficiency LED flashes when data is received Electrical External Voltage 10 32V DC Supply Current Active 1 2mA Avg Standby 50uA Avg Main Battery 9V Alkaline type MN1604 PC1604 522 6LR61 or equivalent Memory Backup Nonvolatile Memory 10 years with no power Interface 9 pin male D connector for Data Power Pin 2 Receive Data From GPS Pin 3 Transmit Data To PC Pin 5 Common Ground Pin 9 External Power Input RS 232 serial data Compatible with typical GPS 5V data output amp PC COM ports Page 5 Cables DB9 to 4 wires for connection to various GPS units 1 5m length DB9 to DB9 laplink cable for connection to PC for downloading data 1 5m length Optional Garmin compatible power data cables Physical Dimensions 66 x 112 x 28 millimetres Weight 160 grams including battery Colour Light Grey Case Material ABS Commands The following command set may be used with a termin
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4. Round 4 pin GPS plug DB9 Logger connector and car lighter socket plug Voltage applied to the lighter plug will be supplied to both the GPS and the datalogger WARNING Some Garmin GPS units are not rated for more than 8V power You must ensure that your GPS can handle the supplied DC voltage before using this cable Garmin GPS12 Power data cable option This cable has three connectors Round 5 pin GPS plug DB9 Logger connector and car lighter socket adapter 7 volts will be supplied to the GPS12 voltage applied to the lighter plug will be supplied to the datalogger Garmin eTrex eMap Power data cable option This cable has three connectors eTrex GPS plug DB9 Logger connector and car lighter socket adapter 3 volts will be supplied to the eTrex voltage applied to the lighter plug will be supplied to the datalogger Map Datums NOTE The NMEA position data sent by Garmin GPS units follows the map datum selected in the navigation setup menu It is important that you set your GPS map datum to the same datum as you will use with your mapping software WGS84 is recommended Page 4 Specifications Storage Modes capacities DGPS xx SRVY xx Uses NMEA RMC sentence NORMAL Store Latitude and Longitude only DGPS XM2 270 000 point capacity DGPS XM4 540 000 point capacity SRVY XM2 240 200 point capacity SRVY XM4 480 400 point capacity TIMESTAMP Store Latitude Longitude Time UTC Date DGPS XM2 196 500 point capacity DGPS XM4
5. User Manual GPS Data Logger Firmware revision 2 5b and higher Description The GPS data logger is a small robust product that records NMEA track data from a GPS It is a convenient economical alternative to using a laptop computer especially on long road 4WD and hiking trips Simply connect the logger to your GPS during your trip and then download the track log to your PC for use with Ozi Explorer or similar software Features Stores up to 540 000 track log points DGPS XM4 Non volatile memory preserves data for up to 10 years Economical 9V Alkaline battery Lightweight suitable for hiking cycling Reads NMEA data from GPS Selectable sample rate NMEA data rate or Programmable Memory saving Automatic Log function Programmable 4 character Identification Downloads data to your PC in ASCII format Easy to use Windows based download software Ozi Explorer Track File support Ozi Explorer Event File Support Ozi Explorer Waypoint File Support Garmin PCX5 file support Waypoint file support GPS Exchange GPX file support Download Software The Download software is a windows based utility It is easy to use and allows you to follow a step by step process for downloading and converting your data files To install the download software place the mini cd into your cd rom drive making sure it is correctly located in the 8 cm recess of the drawer Select Install DataLogger Software from the menu If the menu does no
6. al program or as a guide for writing your own datalogger communications software All commands start with a DLCSV CR LF Download all data in CSV format Standard CR LF A V ddmm mmm m N S dddmm mmm m E W CR LF EOT header latitude longitude Timecode CR LF A Vav ddmm mmm m N S dddmm mmm m E W hhmmss ddmmyy CR LF EOT header latitude longitude time UTC date Altitude CR LF A Vav ddmm mmm m N S dddmm mmm m E W hhmmss ddmmyy aaaaa CR LF EOT header latitude longitude time UTC date reserved reserved altitude Notes A Valid data sentence GPS OK a Valid data sentence GPS OK Event button pressed V First valid sentence after 1 or more invalid sentences Indicate track gaps v As Above Event button pressed m in brackets Data output from SRVY models 1 10000 arcminute Send ESC to cancel download Press Event button to cancel download Timecode and Standard data may be sent in the same download Page 6 DLCLR CR LF CLEAR memory and reset logger Logger returns CR LF EOT DLINF CR LF Data Logger INFormation will return CR LF DL xx xxxx xx CR LF Where xx model number n n CR LF n n software revision DLBRO CR LF Set 4800 download Baud Rate DLBR3 CR LF Set 38400 download Baud Rate DLBR5 CR LF Set 57600 download Baud Rate DLBR6 CR LF Set 115200 download Baud Rate Logger returns SETxxx lt CR gt lt LF gt lt EOT gt at previous baud rate before changing
7. ernal power is applied The 9V battery will not be discharged when external power is applied Page 3 LED Indicator The LED indicator flashes when data is received The number of flashes gives you information about logger status ONE flash Data has been received TWO flashes Data has been received and saved THREE flashes Data has been received and battery is low FOUR flashes Data has been received and memory is more than 88 full FIVE flashes Data has been received and memory is full New data will not be saved existing data will be protected ON constant Download in progress ONE LONG Flash Invalid NMEA data received Most likely the GPS has not locked on to satellites Note The LED will only flash if data is received This is because the logger goes into power save mode if there is no data in order to improve battery life and protect stored data DB9 to 4 wire Cable A DB9 to 4 wire cable if supplied can be wired to various GPS receivers and cables The connections are below Black Pin5 Ground Red Pin9 External Power 10V to 30V dc Green Pin 2 Receive Data From GPS Yellow Pin 3 Transmit Data To PC Logger to PC Cable The logger to PC cable is used to download data from the logger to your PC and is basically a serial lap link null modem cable Either end of the cable may be connected to the logger or PC serial port Garmin 12XL Power data cable option This cable has three connectors Garmin
8. on data only Normal mode saves memory Also see the Event button Page 2 DIP Switch Settings Here are some recommended DIP switch settings for various activities Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Speed Auto Timer Timestamp Vehicle ON ON OFF OFF Walking OFF ON ON OFF Row Boat OFF ON ON OFF Boat gt 4 knots ON ON OFF OFF Mapping OFF OFF OFF ON _ Best track detail Long Trip ON ON ON OFF Best Memory Life As Supplied OFF OFF OFF ON Best track detail GPS set up Ensure that your GPS data output is set to NMEA 0183 2 0 or higher 4800 baud Enable the GPRMC data word if this option exists Some Magellan units Enable the GPGGA data word if this option exists Some Magellan units and you are using the DGPS XM ALT model Insert the battery and connect the logger to your GPS The LED will flash if valid data is being received from the GPS Battery Installation Stored data will not be lost if battery is disconnected Use a 9 volt alkaline battery type MN1604 PC1604 522 6LR61 or equivalent Open the battery compartment by gently pressing and sliding the battery cover towards the edge of the case Attach the battery clip to the battery Place the battery in the battery compartment Ensure that the battery clip wires are clear of the DIP switches and push buttons External Power External power between 10V and 30V dc can be applied to pin 9 of the data connector The 9V battery may be safely left in place when ext
9. t appear automatically go to start run and type D setup exe where D is your cd rom drive Ensure that no other applications are running while you install this software Shared files may not install correctly if other applications are running during the Install process Several options can be selected using the file properties menu prior to downloading from the logger Your chosen options will be recalled next time you use Datalogger Download If errors occur during download try reducing the download speed in the file properties menu Page 1 Event Button on outside of case if fitted Press this button to store time and date in Normal no timestamp logging mode Useful as an Event button Will save position and time data regardless of the DIP switch settings The Download Software can save Event Button presses in separate Ozi Explorer Event and Waypoint files if required During data download pressing the event button will cancel the download This may be useful in the event of computer malfunction Data stored in the logger will not be lost Pushbuttons inside battery compartment Press BOTH buttons at once to reset the logger and clear all memory Press EITHER button to store timecode data in Normal no timestamp logging mode This is the same as pressing the Event button DIP Switches inside battery compartment Use these switches to enable memory saving and data logging options DIP switches ma
10. xxx 048 4800 baud XXX 384 38400 baud xxx 576 57600 baud xxx 115 115200 baud IMPORTANT Returns to 4800 baud before using with GPS Power up reset wakeup default 4800bps Logger returns to 4800 baud after download Logger returns to 4800 baud after 15 minutes of inactivity DLSTX CR LF Set Save Time interval Default 10 seconds Enabled by setting DIP switch 3 ON DIP 3 OFF NMEA rate DLST0 CR LF DLST 1 CR LF DLST2 CR LF DLST3 CR LF DLST4 CR LF DLST5 CR LF DLST6 CR LF DLST7 CR LF DLST8 CR LF DLST9 CR LF DIP 3 ON Selected rate Set 5 second save interval Set 10 second save interval default Set 30 second save interval Set 1 minute save interval Set 2 minute save interval Set 5 minute save interval Set 10 minute save interval Set 15 minute save interval Set 15 second save interval Added 2 30 Set 20 second save interval Added 2 30 Logger returns CR LF EOT DLIxxxx CR LF Notes Set logger Identification 0000 to 9999 aaaa to zzzz Identification will be displayed on 1st line of CSV file with an I header eg 1 1234 As supplied Identification is 0000 If first character is set to eg 7234 the I line will not be sent 1 The same data may be downloaded more than once Data is not cleared at the end of a download 2 User may download data and then continue logging from GPS New NMEA data will be appended to the existing stored data 3 All commands
11. y be changed on the fly while the datalogger is operating Helpful Tip You can use a corner of the battery compartment lid to operate the DIP switches DIP switch 1 Speed Check Switch ON to activate Speed Check In this mode the logger will not save at speeds below 3 knots 5 5Km h This reduces rats nest due to position drift when the GPS is stationary Results in significantly cleaner track logs and saves memory Good for vehicle based use Switch OFF to log at any speed including zero knots Good for walkers or boats DIP Switch 2 Automatic Save Switch ON to activate Automatic Memory Save This intelligent feature greatly reduces memory usage with minimal loss of track detail You may want to experiment with this feature to find out if it suits your requirements DIP switch 1 has higher priority than this switch Therefore if DIP switch 1 is ON speed must be higher than 3 knots before data will be saved DIP Switch 3 Timed Save Switch ON to log pre set intervals Default 10 seconds Saves memory Switch OFF to log every valid RMC sentence DIP switches 1 amp 2 have higher priority than this switch If either or both are ON conditions for those switches must be met before timed save will occur If conditions are met during the pre set time data will be saved at the end of the pre set time DIP Switch 4 Normal Date Altitude Save Switch ON to save position PLUS time and date Uses more memory Switch OFF to save positi
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