ND-100 USB GPS Dongle User`s Guide
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1. You should see these two files sat PL2303 EPS PL2303 iiai MES8Driver_ Si Driver Toa i efup exe xe Seeeeeeeeeeeeereneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerers _ s NTR R RRR R RRR R RRR EERE TERRE EES 6 If you are using Windows Vista please double click on PL 2303 Vista Driver Installer exe to begin installation Follow the instructions to complete the installation process If you are using Windows XP or 2000 double click on PL 2303 Driver Installer exe to begin installation Follow the A GlobalSat instruction to complete the installation process 3 COM PORT VERIFICATION Windows 1 Once your USB Driver has been installed you will need to confirm which COM Port your PC has assigned to it in order to properly configure any software that will be utilizing the GPS data being received 2 Your USB GPS must be connected to your USB port 3 Using Window XP s Control Panel select System gt Hardware gt Device Manager or Using Window Vista s Control Panel select Device Manager 4 Then look under the category PORTS Com amp LPT 5 There should be a listing for Prolific Serial to USB Com Port COM x where x is the number your PC has assigned the USB GPS receiver 6 Once you have identified the COM port number any software that you utilize must be configured to read GPS data from this COM port We strongly suggest that you first test your USB GPS with the included MiniCDU utility2. 4 If no errors have been made in configuration there should be GPS data being displayed in the window which is confirmation that the communication between the GPS device and the MiniCDU software is working properly 5 If there is no GPS data displayed or data with multiple zeros in them please exit the software and unplug the GPS receiver from the USB port and reinsert it after 10 seconds to reset the device GlobalSat Technology Corporation VA Mi Mini CDU 1 04a File Made Commond Help CO a Je Line and Date Channel Statue Main Winiow Customer FW Version F GPS 01 0808201 m A sGPGS 9 2 12 39 C1 0 0 02 25 46 022 19 6 277 07 26 921 Connect ND 100 a om Wwe GPRMC 071 05 39 230E 0 0 311 5 2 Ta 07 11 05 Cold Stat Hot Start Warn Start YGP 2338 IGPG Biya 7 stat JGP 23 16 29 bate 08 25 2008 Teien E i 4GPG 26 32 gt 1120 Stop GPG 105 7 z 5 4GP aa Posit m i PA COM Setup esim a8 r Velocity z Latitude 24 59 83 58 r 0 d Longitude 121 29 20 94 Heading COM Port Setup Atitude m 35 8 34 4GP 111 GPRMC 071103 0 53 81 GPGG4 071103 100 4 24 GPGG 03 003 2459 GPR 8 01907 i 2 ND 100 GPS Signal GPGSY 4GPGSV Conrected COM 38400 bps 6 UNINSTALLING THE USB DRIVER
3. program to confirm that the GPS receiver is functioning properly on your PC and that you have successfully configured the right COM Port setting Once this has been done close the MiniCDU program and start your application for COM port configuration There are special utilities available to split data into multiple COM ports for use by more than one application simultaneously See http franson com gpsgate GlobalSat Technology Corporation VA 4 INITIALIZING YOUR GPS RECEIVER Before using your ND 100 receiver for navigation especially for the first time the receiver must obtain a local GPS fix coordinates of the current position To do this take your laptop with your USB driver and the mapping software loaded and configurable to an open area that has a clear view to the sky such as a park or empty field Start your software or the included MiniCDU utility program and wait for initialization of the GPS to complete This may take a few minutes depending on various factors such as the distance of the current coordinates from the last time the GPS receiver was activated GPS signal strength and surrounding terrain tall trees and buildings can block the satellite signals Once the RAW GPS data is displayed onto the screen if applicable for your software a fix has been initialized blue LED on the GPS will also start to flash In some cases initialization can take up to several minutes depending on the conditions mentioned a
4. AS enabled unless otherwise stated Accuracy can be approximately 5 0 meters with DGPS active Otherwise precision may decrease ranging from 5 0 to 10 0 Meters CEP without DGPS 4 What is ideal GPS environment The GPS requires an open clear view of the sky Buildings covered parking areas tunnels and dense foliage can cause the GPS receiver to be unable to get a location fix If you are parked in a covered parking lot or near a tall building it is recommended that you drive away until you have a clear view of the sky before using the ND 100 You may need to give the GPS a few minutes to find or get a fix its location 5 How do I know if the GPS is ON Your USB GPS must be plugged into your laptop s USB port to get power If your PC is on and the COM port was configured properly the GPS receiver is on and receiving the streaming GPS data This can be verified by opening your mapping software program In addition the Globalsat USB GPS has a built in LED status indicator that shows the following LED OFF GPS receiver is off no power LED ON No fix searching for GPS signals LED FLASHING Position fix established and GPS signals are being received 6 Why does the GPS not work near buildings and other tall objects The GPS utilizes the satellite constellation orbiting the earth to triangulate positioning Therefore GPS receiver requires a clear sky view Tall buildings and other objects that block the receiver s view to the sk
5. ND 100 USB GPS Dongle User s Guide Globalsat Technology Corporation USGlobalSat Inc 16F No 186 Jian Yi Road Chung Ho City Taipei 14740 Yorba Court Chino CA 91710 Hsien 235 Taiwan Tel 909 597 8525 Fax 909 597 8532 Tel 886 2 8226 3799 Fax 886 2 8226 3899 oem usglobalsat com service qlobalsat com tw www usqglobalsat com www globalsat com tw Specifications subject to change without notice GlobalSat Technology Corporation VA Document History Status Version Date Comment Audience 09 03 08 _ Document Creation 09 16 08 __ USG Layout Reformation Approved 09 22 08 System Requirements incorporated Approved 12 17 08 Specification Update 2008 Globalsat Technology Corporation USGlobalsat Inc All rights reserved The Globalsat logo is a trademark of Globalsat Corporation Windows is a register trademark of Microsoft Corporation Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation All other trademarks or registered trademarks are acknowledged as the exclusive property of their respective owners All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced transmitted copied or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without prior written consent from Globalsat Technology Corporation or USGlobalsat Inc Globalsat USGlobalsat hereby grants the right to download one 1 copy of this manual onto a hard drive for personal use Thi
6. Windows If you want to remove the ND 100 driver you can click to START gt gt PROGRAM gt gt PL 2303 USB Serial Driver the implementation of Uninstaller you con remove fm PADS2005 em PAPAGO R15 gt Caine WG RDS Editor for VP 8194A 7 FAQ s 1 Why does my mapping application not detect my GPS receiver s position data A Check your DEVICE MANAGER to confirm the COM Port number assigned to the GPS Receiver it will be listed under the PORTS COM amp LPT heading as Prolific Serial to USB Com Port COM x Then be sure this is the same COM port number configured in your application B Be sure your Baud rate is configured correctly at e Baud Rate 4800 e Data bit 8 e Parity None e Stop Bit 1 e Flow Control None C Re boot your computer and then insert the USB GPS into a USB port D First configure the MiniCDU utility with the correct COM Port and test your GPS receiver before using your navigation application GlobalSat Technology Corporation VA 2 Will the ND 100 work with Street Map Marine Chart or Aviation software Globalsat USB GPS receivers provide standard NMEA data for mapping software to use and convert to coordinates Data from the ND 100 should work well with most any NMEA compliant software in the market today 3 How accurate is the GPS The ND 100 is WAAS EGNOS MSAS capable Units sold in North America through authorized resellers are WAAS EGNOS MS
7. bove before complete GPS data will be displayed on the screen Coordinate data with zero characters indicates the user port connection is established but satellite positioning data is not being received possibly still initializing or in a bad area for satellite reception 5 USING TESTING YOUR GPS RECEIVER Windows Once the USB GPS receiver s driver and your personal mapping software have been installed and configured properly you can begin to use your navigation system by plugging the USB GPS into your laptop s USB port and launching your mapping software If you don t have a mapping or navigation software we ve included a GPS test utility called MiniCDU for the purpose of confirming your installation and configuration This utility can be installed by clicking the MiniCDU exe file from the Win directory on the CD ROM or downloaded from our web site www usglobalsat com Always select an area in the vehicle where the GPS unit will be secure and not obstruct normal driving visibility and safety but still maintaining a view to the sky in order to receive satellite data It is recommended that you first load and test your GPS receiver with the MiniCDU exe This process will confirm you have found correct COM port number and have configured it properly 1 Run MiniCDU exe to load the utility 2 Enter the proper COM port for your GPS device see COM Port Verification above 3 Set COM port to Baud rate 4800
8. circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 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 IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user
9. hase Defect discovered after 30 days from date of purchase you must contact Globalsat USGlobalsat s Technical support for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number for return to manufacturer Globalsat USGlobalsat will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a Correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b Replace the product with one of the same or similar design or Refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of Globalsat USGlobalsat New or reconditioned parts may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a Damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow the instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lighting or other incidence of excess voltage or current b Any repairs other than those provided by Globalsat USGlobalsat c Consumables such as fuses or batteries d Cosmetic damage e Transportation shipping or insurance costs f Costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal r
10. ights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Additional products bundled in this package not manufactured by Globalsat USGlobalsat will hold separate warranties as expressed by the individual manufacturer of that product s Product specifications functions and features are subject to change without notice J GlobalSat Technology Corporation 11 ND 100 SPECIFICATIONS GPS Characteristics GPS Chipset M Star MSB2122 Frequency L1 1575 42 MHz C A Code 1 023 MHz Channels 48 channel all in view tracking Sensitivity Tracking 161dBm GPS Antenna Type Built in ceramic patch antenna 18 x 18 x 4mm Accuracy lt 5m 2D RMS WAAS EGNOS MSAS enabled CEP with DGPS gt 5m 10m 2D RMS WAAS disabled CEP without DGPS Velocity Velocity 0 1 m s Time 1ms RMS WAAS EGNOS MSAS Enabled Datum Position Horizontal Datum Default WGS 84 Acquisition Rate Hot start 1 5 sec average Warm start 32 sec average Cold start 34 sec average Reacquisition lt 1 sec average Protocol NMEA 0183 v3 GPS Protocol GGA 1sec GSA 1sec GSV 5sec RMC 1sec VTG and GLL are optional GPS Transfer Rate 4800 Bits per Second 4800 Data bits 8 parity None Stop bits 1 GPS Update Rate 1 Hz USB Protocol USB 2 0 Operating Systems Windows 98 2000 XP Vista Mac OSX 8 amp 9 10 x Linux RedHat 7 3 8 0 9 0 Dynamic Condition Acceleration Limit Less than 4g Altitude Limit 18 000 meters 60 000 feet max Ve
11. locity Limit 515 meters sec 1 000 knots max Temperature Operating 4 140 F 20 60 C Storage 22 158 F 30 70 C Humidity Up to 95 non condensing Electrical Characteristics Voltage DC 5 0V USB bus power Current lt 55 mA Power Consumption lt 275 mW Physical Characteristics Dimension 2 60Lx0 9WxO0 48H 65 5L x 23W x 11H mm Unit Weight 0 04 Ibs 20g Certifications FCC USA Covers requirements for CANADA ICES 003 CE Europe GlobalSat Technology Corporation VA 12 FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment utilize exhibits and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
12. lowing all traffic regulations before looking at the display WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture Do not remove covers or open housings there are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel only 10 LIMITED WARRANTY Globalsat USGlobalsat warrants product hardware against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase unless the product states otherwise and only when purchased from a recognized authorized dealer Products purchased from any unauthorized source such as unauthorized e Bay resellers will not qualify for free warranty service support and may require the end user to pre pay fees associated with but not limited to the support repair replacement and shipping of the product to and from the service center GlobalSat Technology Corporation VA Except as provided herein Globalsat USGlobalsat makes no express warranties including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular use or non infringement You acknowledge that your use of the product or service is at your sole risk and you agree that the information provided are without warranty of any kind by Globalsat USGlobalsat Under no circumstances including negligence will Globalsat USGlobalsat or any of its affiliates directors officers or employees
13. or any third party be liable for any direct indirect incidental special or consequential damages that results from your use or your inability to use or the performance of the product s with respect to any liability loss or arising out of any breach of this warranty including but not limited to any damages resulting from inconvenience loss of time data property revenue or profit or any indirect special incidental or consequential damages You acknowledge that this limitation applies to all content information or other services available from Globalsat USGlobalsat and whether or not Globalsat USGlobalsat has notice of the possibility of such damages and whether or not to circumstances giving rise to such damages may have been within the control of Globalsat USGlobalsat Some states do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you In those states liability is limited to the fullest extent allowed by law By using the product s you agree to indemnify Globalsat USGlobalsat and its parents subsidiaries affiliates officers and employees and hold them harmless from any and all claims and expenses including reasonable attorney s fees asserted third party due to or arising out of your use of the service and the site In the event of a product defect during the first 30 days of the warranty period return product and the sales receipt as proof of purchase date to place of original purc
14. s manual is copyrighted and may contain proprietary information that is subject to change without notice GlobalSat Technology Corporation LA Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WELCOME GETTING STARTED INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER FOR WINDOWS LAPTOP COM PORT VERIFICATION Windows INITIALIZING YOUR GPS RECEIVER 10 LIMITED WARRANTY 11 ND 100 SPECIFICATIONS 12 FCC NOTICE GlobalSat Technology Corporation VA PACKAGE CONTENTS i f Pi ccce Re 3 ND 100 Main Unit USB Cable Quick Guide Quick Start Guide CD ROM User Guide Driver etc Note If any item is found to be damaged or missing please contact your local retailer for assistance SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The ND 100 requires the minimum to run on a laptop Operating System Windows 2000 or Windows XP CPU 500 MHz Pentium III System Memory RAM 128MB RAM Hard Disk 50MB free space Display 1024x768 16 bit High Color screen Thank you for purchasing the GlobalSat ND 100 USB Dongle GPS Receiver The ND 100 is a compact and portable device which allows you to carry a GPS receiver for use on your notebook UMPC Ultra Mini Personal Computer or tablet PC No batteries or cable are required with the ND 100 only your favorite NMEA compliant navigation software is all that is needed to convert your computer into a powerful navigation system The ND 100 is compa
15. software WARNING Be certain GPS receiver is secure and does not interfere with driving visibility and safety It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to securely place the GPS unit and antenna so that they will not interfere with driving and prevent operations of any safety device such as the Airbag in your vehicle Do not mount the devices in a place where the driver or passengers may receive injury during vehicle operation or collision For your safety take care to route all cables away from shifters pedals accessory controls and mechanisms WARNING Drive safely and use common sense It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to drive safely observe all traffic rules and above all use your own personal judgment while driving If you feel that a route suggested by the navigation software instructs you to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver places you in an unsafe situation or routes you into an area which you consider unsafe do not follow the instructions WARNING Keep your eyes on the road It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to keep your eyes on the road and be an alert driver at all times especially when the vehicle is moving The vehicle s operator should not be distracted by the navigation equipment or software Should there be a distraction with the ability to drive responsibly please turn off the device Should you want to look at the display for a prolonged time park the car safely while fol
16. tible with Windows Mac and Linux O S computers If navigation software is needed you may visit www usglobalsat com under Navigation Software column for recommendations GlobalSat Technology Corporation VA 1 GETTING STARTED There are only a few simple steps that you need to follow before using your ND 100 e Install the USB driver onto your laptop using the included CD ROM the files can also be downloaded directly from www usglobalsat com e Plug the GPS receiver into your laptop s USB port NOTE From within your mapping or navigation software including the supplied GPS Information utility you will need to manually configure the COM port that was assigned to the ND 100 GPS receiver so that proper communication between the GPS receiver and a mapping program can occur Most software requires that you manually configure the COM port setting for any GPS device being used 2 INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER FOR WINDOWS LAPTOP 1 Place the product CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 Auto run should detect the CD and bring up the following screen below Receiver Click on the button titled Install Driver from the main screen as shown above Should Auto Run be disabled on your PC use Windows Explorer or File Manager to locate the file titled PL2303_ XP2KME98Driver Setup exe and PL2303 VistaDriver_ Setup exe in the WIN USB Driver directory of the CD ROM and click to launch the install process 5
17. y make it infeasible to determine your location In some cases the satellites are not overhead but near the horizon In these cases the GPS receiver must have a clear horizon view 8 CONTACT INFORMATION Globalsat Technology Corporation Taiwan www globalsat com tw service globalsat com tw pre sales GPS product questions only USGlobalsat Inc www usglobalsat com sales globalsat com pre sales GPS product questions only Technical Support North America See our DOWNLOADS and FAQ section on our web site for GPS driver updates http www usglobalsat com y GlobalSat Technology Corporation Pre registration is required before receiving product technical support and or online support from our Support Ticket system from USGlobalsat s web site Using our online support will expedite in receiving product resolutions in a secure and prompt manner Note products purchased from an authorize USGlobalsat dealer require account and product registration at www usglobalsat com support custadminlogin as 9 SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES Please read this section carefully before using the GPS receiver Globalsat Technology Corporation USGlobalsat Inc will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure to observe common sense precautions Your personal judgment traffic regulations and common sense must always take precedence over any directions produced by GPS receiver or the mapping
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