SERIAL GPS User's Guide (WIN)
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1. vehicle Do not mount the devices in a place where the driver or passengers may receive injury during PAGE 9 OF 13 USB GPS WIN v2 2 VA GlobalSat i USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation 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 following 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 service2. 40 185 F 40 85 C Storage 40 185 F 40 85 C Humidity Up to 95 non condensing Voltage PS2 4 5 6 5V DC Input Current 42 mA typical Dimension 2 08 diameter x 0 75 53mm dia x 19 3mm Cable Length 59 1500mm Due to continuous product improvements all specifications are subject to change without notice FCC NOTICE 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 FCC RF Exposure requirements This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT PAGE 12 OF 13 USB GPS WIN v2 2
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5. M or download the files from our web site www usglobalsat com e Plug in the GPS receiver into your laptop INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER TO YOUR LAPTOP 1 Place the product CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 4 Use Windows Explorer or File Manager to locate the file titted PL 2303 Driver Installer exe in the root directory of the CD ROM and click to launch the install process PL 2303 Driver Installer exe NOTE From within your mapping or navigation software including the supplied GPS Information utility you will need to manually configure the selection of the COM port to what was assigned to the GPS receiver so that proper communication between the GPS receiver and mapping program can occur Most all software requires that you manually configure the COM port setting for any GPS device you use IMPORTANT 1 You must change the default rate setting of your mapping software s Baud Rate to 4800 if this is not currently set as such otherwise GPS data cannot be received 2 Set Baud Rate 4800 Data Bit 8 Parity None Stop Bit 1 Flow Control None PAGE 4 OF 13 USB GPS WIN v2 2 Ji GlobalSat menace Technology Corporation 3 COM PORT VERIFICATION 1 Once your serial GPS receiver has been connected and or your USB Driver installed you will need to confirm which COM Port your PC or PDA which it had assigned in order to properly configure any software that will be utilizing the GPS data 2 Your GPS MUST be plugged into y
6. PDF but if no CD ROM drive is available files can be downloaded from the Internet at WIN Users www usglobalsat com Mac Users www usglobalsat com mac Also a NMEA navigation or map software compatible with your operating system O S is required to complete your GPS system and is not included with the purchase of your GPS receiver Your own 3rd party mapping navigation software will have its own system requirements so please check with software vendor for details on functionality configuration and operation Once software is installed onto your laptop or PDA the GPS receiver will be assigned a COM port on your device and you will need to configure your navigation program to read data from that assigned COM port See your device manual or your software manual for more information on locating and configuring the correct assigned COM port Thank you for purchasing your Globalsat GPS receiver Globalsat GPS receivers allow for real time navigation by using your laptop or PDA for graphical plotting and positioning of your route Simply plug the GPS receiver into your device and install your own personal mapping software to begin to view your position in real time in relation to the surrounding streets in your travel area additional steps to load USB driver are required is using a USB interface cable set You ll find that almost any NMEA compliant mapping charting software will be compatible with your GPS receiver Visit our web site for recomm
7. S 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 PAGE 6 OF 13 USB GPS WIN v2 2 J GlobalSat USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation GPS Infomation XI Adout COM Port com1 COM Port Selection Baud Rate 4800 Baud Rate Selection Scan COM ports for GPS Scan Com Port Cold Start Start GPS Start Stop GPS Data Appl l cae SIEGNOS F YTG Manually enable VTG Manually enable WAAS EGNOS Manually enable Trickle Power Mode Date 2003 05 06 UTC 08 01 46 Direction 281 53 Speed 0 Kmfhr Status 3D HDOP 1 0 PDOP 2 1 Lat N 24 59 009 Lon E 121 29 2234 I nd 26 10 23 17 06 24 09 21 08 Selup GPS INFO The above screen shows the available satellites numbers and their signal strength NOTE Configuration or selection of an assigned COM port for the GPS device from within your mapping or charting software must be completed whenever using a software for the first time PAGE 7 OF 13 USB GPS WIN v2 2 A GlobalSat TETEN Technology Corporation 6 UN INSTALL THE USB DRIVER WIN Run the file the Remover98_2k exe to uninstall the USB GPS driver 7 FAQ s am not getting GPS data into my Windows application 1 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 F
8. VA GlobalSat Technology Corporation SERIAL GPS User s Guide WIN Serial GPS Receiver BR 355 VA GlobalSat Technology Corporation DOCUMENT REVISIONS REV NO DATE DESCRIPTION APPROVED 1 2 02 28 2003 Initial document BRF 2 0 06 08 2005 New document format NRG 2 1 04 07 2006 Revision of embedded web inks AAK 2 2 03 17 2008 Specs Updated 2006 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 This manual is copyrighted and may contain proprietary information that is subject to change without notice VA GlobalSat USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENT G ses iui rnaceren eur cerchi daai nied dares 3 SYS TEM REQUIREMENTS tiep ttai tcr dosed bent i ee ette Los 3
9. able parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel only PAGE 10 OF 13 USB GPS WIN v2 2 JJ GlobalSat T Technology Corporation 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 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 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
10. alsat 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 Any repairs other than those provided by Globalsat USGlobalsat Consumables such as fuses or batteries Cosmetic damage Transportation shipping or insurance costs Costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation oooc LELE This warranty gives you specific legal rights 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 b
11. cation How do I know if the GPS is ON Your GPS must be plugged into to a USB port PS2 port or 12VDC car lighter depending on which cable set you have to get power If you are outdoors the device has been configured properly the GPS receiver should be on and receiving the streaming GPS data This can be verified by opening your mapping software program In addition the Globalsat GPS has a built in LED status indicator that shows the following LED OFF GPS receiver is off no power LED ON solid No fix searching for GPS signals LED FLASHING Position fix established and GPS signals are being received PAGE 8 OF 13 USB GPS WIN v2 2 Jl GlobalSat TETEN Technology Corporation Why does the GPS not work near buildings and other tall objects The GPS uses satellites in the space to find out where it is Therefore it needs a clear view of the sky Tall buildings and other objects that block the receiver s view to the sky make it infeasible to determine your location Sometimes the satellites are not overhead but near the horizon In these cases the GPS must have a clear view of the horizon Other Comments Please allow an adequate amount of time for the GPS receiver s boot up TTF to complete before contacting Technical Support Driver updates can be found at Prolific s web site http www prolific com tw eng downloads asp D 31 www prolific com tw 8 CONTACT INFORMATION Globalsat Technology Corporation Taiwan
12. ended mapping programs that you can use http Awww usglobalsat com faq_details Mapchart asp PAGE 3 OF 13 USB GPS WIN v2 2 Ji GlobalSat TEE Technology Corporation 1 GETTING STARTED For PDA applications you will need to purchase a separate cable set to interface the BR 355 GPS universal receiver head to your specific device A list of available cable sets can be found at www usglobalsat com For Laptop applications you will need to purchase a separate cable set to interface the BR 355 GPS universal receiver head either the USB cable set or the RS232 PS2 cable set NOTE From within your mapping or navigation software including the supplied GPS Information utility you will need to manually configure the selection of the COM port to what was assigned to the GPS receiver so that proper communication between the GPS receiver and mapping program can occur Most all software requires that you manually configure the COM port setting for any GPS device you use IMPORTANT 1 You must change the default rate setting of your mapping software s Baud Rate to 4800 if this is not currently set as such otherwise GPS data cannot be received 2 Set Baud Rate 4800 Data Bit 8 Parity None Stop Bit 1 Flow Control None 2 INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL USB CABLE SET WIN These are only a few simple steps that you need to follow before using your GPS with a USB cable set e Install the USB driver and onto your laptop from the included CD RO
13. 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 configured 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 GPS Info 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 red LED on the GPS will also start to flash In some cases initialization can take up to several minutes depending on the conditions mentioned above before complete GPS data will be displayed on the screen Coordinates scrolling with zero s means that the port connection is complete but the satellite data is not being received yet possibly still initializing or in a bad area for satellite reception PAGE 5 OF 13 USB GPS WIN v2 2 Jf GlobalSat T Technology Corporation 5 USING TESTING YOUR GPS RECEIVER Once the GPS receiver s driver and your personal mapping software have been installed and configured properly you can begin to use your navigation system by plugg
14. ing the GPS into your devices port and launching your mapping software If you don t have a mapping or navigation Software we ve included a GPS test utility called GPS Info for the purpose of confirming your installation and configuration This utility can be installed on devices running Windows PPC or there is a Mac version available as well Clicking the GPSInfo exe file from the Win directory on the CD ROM or downloaded from our web site www usglobalsat com LED Status indicator on the GPS LED OFF GPS receiver is off no power LED ON solid No fix searching for GPS signals LED FLASHING Position fix established and GPS signals are being received 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 GPSinfo exe This process will confirm you have found correct COM port number and have configured it properly 1 Run GPSinfo 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 4 f 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 GPSinfo software is working properly 5 If there is no GP
15. or RS232 interface For USB interface Llisted as Prolific Serial to USB Comm Then be sure this is the same COM port number configured in your other applications 2 Besure your Baud rate is configured correctly at Baud Rate 4800 Data bit 8 Parity None Stop Bit 1 Flow Control None 3 Re boot your computer and then insert the GPS 4 Configure the GPS Info utility with the correct COM Port and test your GPS receiver first before using it in your application Will the USB GPS work with other Street Mapping software Globalsat GPS receivers provides standard NMEA data for mapping software to use and convert to coordinates and should work well with most any NMEA compliant software on the market today How accurate is the GPS The GPS is WAAS EGNOS capable and for units sold in North America through authorized resellers these units are WAAS EGNOS enabled unless otherwise stated Accuracy can be up to 5 meters 3D RMS with WAAS enabled and 10 15 meters 2D RMS WAAS disabled What is ideal GPS environment For best results 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 GPS You may need to give the GPS a few minutes to find or get a fix on its lo
16. our device at this time 3 For Windows O S laptops Control Panel select System gt Hardware gt Device Manager 4 Then look under the heading of PORTS Com amp LPT 5 There should be a listing for Prolific Serial to USB Comm Port COM x will actually be the COM port 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 For PDA s and other devices please consult the devices User Guide on how to locate assigned COM ports for installed serial devices We strongly suggest that you first test your GPS with the included GPS Info utility program to confirm that the GPS receiver if functioning properly on your PC and that you have successfully configured the right COM Port setting Once this has been done close the GPS Info program and start your application for COM port configuration NOTE By default your PC will not allow you to run multiple applications from a single COM port It is important that you close any previously opened GPS application before switching to another GPS application as the GPS receiver and data will not be found by the new program There are special utilities available to split data into multiple COM ports for use by more than one application simultaneously see htto franson com gpsgate 4 INITIALIZING YOUR GPS RECEIVER Before using your USB GPS receiver for navigation
17. 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 solutions driver literature updates http www usglobalsat com custom asp recid 7 Pre registration is required before receiving any type of technical support Support issues submitted via phone fax or e mail any means outside of the recognized Trouble Ticket generated from your own USGlobalsat registered account WILL NOT be answered Create your account and register your products at www usglobalsat com support custadminlogin asp 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 software WARNING Make sure that the 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
18. y the individual manufacturer of that product s Product specifications functions and features are subject to change without notice PAGE 11 OF 13 USB GPS WIN v2 2 Jl GlobalSat TETEN Technology Corporation 11 BR 355 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics Receiver GPS Chipset SiRF Star III e LP Frequency L1 1575 42 MHZ C A Code 1 023 MHz chip rate Channels 20 all in view tracking Sensitivity 159 dBm Accuracy T 5m 2D RMS WAAS enabled Position Horizontal 10m 2D RMS WAAS disabled Velocity 0 1m sec 95 SA off Time 1 micro second synchronized to GPS time WAAS EGNOS Enabled for North America product s USGlobalSat Inc Datum WGS 84 Hot start 1 sec average with ephemeris and almanac valid Warm start 38 sec average with almanac but not ephemeris Cold start 42 sec average neither almanac nor ephemeris Reacquisition GPS Protocol 0 1 sec average interruption recovery time Default NMEA 0183 Secondary SiRF binary SiRF binary gt gt position velocity altitude status and control NMEA 0183 MEA0183 V2 2 protocol and supports Sepe Data command GGA GSA GSV RNC VTG GLL v2 2 VTG and GLL are optional GPS transfer rate Software command setting Default 4800 n 8 1 for NMEA Acceleration Limit Less than 4g Altitude Limit 18 000 meters 60 000 feet max Velocity Limit 515 meters sec 1 000 knots max Jerk Limit 20 m sec 3 Operating
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