Globalsat Technology BU-303 GPS Receiver User Manual
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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS Sisirin sasaaa aeiae e a ERa Raa aeia aaa a aa iaaa aea 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 3 3 T GETTING STARTED roe vean euo do pesa e 4 2 INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER TO 4 3 COM PORT VERIFICATION issoria ai aitia 5 4 INITIALIZING YOUR GPS RECEIVER sse eterne 6 5 USING TESTING YOUR GPS RECEIVER essere 6 6 UN INSTALL THE USB 777 8 7 FAQ S 8 8 CONTACT INFORMATION 2 secceeeeeceeeeeeeeceneceeeeacecacecaeecaeseeeeseseeesaeesaeenaeenaeeaaes 9 9 SAFETY AND LEGAL 6 9 10 LIMITED 11 11 BU 303 SPECIFICATIONS 0 0 00 cecceecceeccecceeceeececeeecaeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeseeesaeesaeesateeaeenaeeaees 12 12 BU 353 SPECIFICATIONS 13 PAGE 2 OF 13 USB_GPS_WIN_ v2 1 GlobalSat USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation PACKAGE CONTENTS USB GPS Receiver Driver CD ROM with User s Guide and test utility for WIN and Mac O S e WIN Users please refer to the root directory on the included CD ROM for installation instructions and dri2. GlobalSat Technology Corporation USB GPS User s Guide WIN USB GPS Receiver BU 303 SiRF II 2 BU 353 SiRF Information on installation of the USB driver contained in this document is also applicable to our USB cable set amp BR305 USB 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 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 GlobalSat USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation Table of Contents
3. Current 15mA max 5VDC 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 PAGE 13 OF 13 USB_GPS_WIN_ v2 1 VA GlobalSat USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation 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 14 OF 13 USB_GPS_WIN_ v2 1
4. minutes to find or get a fix its location How do 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 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 1 GlobalSat USB GPS WIN 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 Awww prolific com tw eng downloads asp ID 31 www prolific com tw 8 CONTACT INFORMATION Globalsat Technology Corporation Taiwan www globalsat com tw se
5. 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 plugged into your USB port at this time 3 Using Window s Control Panel select System gt Hardware gt Device Manager 4 Then look under the heading PORTS Com amp LPT 5 There should be a listing for Prolific Serial to USB Comm Port COM x will actually be 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 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 http franson co
6. 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 po nm Desr 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 by the indi
7. are 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 PAGE 6 OF 13 USB GPS WIN v2 1 VA GlobalSat USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation GPS Infomaton About COM Port Baud Rate ports for GPS Scan Com Cold Start Start GPS Apply Cold OWED SAVE SIEGNOS r vr Start to GPS COM Port Selection Baud Rate Selection Start Stop GPS Data Manually enable VTG Manually enable WAAS EGNOS Manually enable Trickle Power Mode Date 2003 05 06 UTC 08 01 45 Direction 281 53 Speed 0 Kmfhr Status 3D HDOP 1 0 PDOP 2 1 Lat 24 59 089 Lon E 121 29 2234 I n 26 10 23 17 06 24 09 21 08 Setup 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 1 GlobalSat USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation 6 UN INSTALL THE USB DRIVER Run the file the Remover98 2k exe to uninstall the USB GPS driver 7 FAQ s lan not getting GPS data into my application 1 Check your DEVICE MANAGER to confirm the COM Port numb
8. er assigned to the GPS Receiver it will be listed under the PORTS COM amp LPT heading as Prolific Serial to USB Comm Then be sure this is the same COM port number configured in your application 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 USB GPS into a USB port 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 USB 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 USB 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 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 BU 303 You may need to give the GPS a few
9. er servicing to qualified personnel only PAGE 10 OF 13 USB_GPS_WIN_ v2 1 GlobalSat USB GPS WIN 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 to an
10. ing Sensitivit 159 dBm a 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 a ee es 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 0 1 sec average interruption recovery time GPS Protocol Default NMEA 0183 Secondary SiRF binary binary gt gt position velocity altitude status and control NMEA 0183 MEA0183 V2 2 protocol and supports GPS Output Data command GGA GSA GSV RMC VTG GLL v2 2 VTG and GLL are optional GPS transfer rate Software command setting Default 4800 n 8 1 for NMEA Dynamic Condition 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 40 185F 40 85 C Storage 40 185F 40 85 C Humidity Up to 95 non condensing a Voltage 4 5 5 5V DC Input 80mA typical Current Physical Characteristics Dimension 2 08 diameter x 0 75 53mm dia x 19 2mm USB Cable Length 60 152 cm Low Noise Amp Amplifier Gain w out cable 27 dB Typical Filtering 25dB 100 MHz Output VSWR 2 0 Max Voltage DC 3 5 0V
11. m gpsgate PAGE 5 OF 13 USB_GPS_WIN_ v2 1 GlobalSat USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation 4 INITIALIZING YOUR GPS RECEIVER Before using your USB GPS 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 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 5 USING TESTING YOUR GPS RECEIVER Once the USB GPS receiver s driver and your personal map
12. ping 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 GPS Info for the purpose of confirming your installation and configuration This utility can be installed by 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 USB 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 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 GPSinfo softw
13. rvice 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 Awww 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 vehicle Do not mo
14. the USB driver and onto your laptop from the included CD ROM or download the files from our web site www usglobalsat com e Plug in the GPS receiver into your laptop 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 USB DRIVER TO YOUR LAPTOP 1 Place the product CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 Auto run should detect the CD bring up the following screen below AutoRun USB GPS Receiver PAGE 4 OF 13 USB_GPS_WIN_ v2 1 GlobalSat USB GPS Technology Corporation 3 Click on the button titled Install Driver from the main screen as shown above 4 Or should your Auto Run be disabled on your PC use Windows Explorer or File Manager to locate the file titled PL 2303 Driver Installer exe in the root directory of the CD ROM and click to launch the install process 3 COM PORT VERIFICATION 1
15. unt 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 PAGE 9 OF 13 USB_GPS_WIN_ v2 1 GlobalSat USB GPS WiN Technology Corporation 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 serviceable parts inside Ref
16. ure Operating Storage Humidity 40 176 40 80 C 40 176 40 80 C Up to 95 non condensing 5V 5 90mA typical Voltage Current Physical Characteristics Dimension 2 32 x 1 65 x 0 82 59mm x 47mm x 21mm USB Cable Length 60 152 cm Low Noise Amp Amplifier Gain w out cable 27dB Typical Filtering 25dB 100 MHz Output VSWR 2 0 Max Voltage DC 3 5 0V Current 15mA max 5VDC 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 1 GlobalSat USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation 12 BU 353 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics Receiver GPS Chipset Star IIl e LP Frequency L1 1575 42 MHZ C A Code 1 023 MHz chip rate Channels 20 all in view track
17. vers NOTE Your can also download WIN driver and Installation Guides at www usglobalsat com SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The Globalsat USB GPS receivers requires a Windows or Macintosh laptop computer with a CD ROM USB port and NMEA compatible navigation software The 3 party mapping navigation software may have its own system requirements please check with software vendor for details CD ROM is required for USB driver installation and access to the User s Guide If no CD ROM drive is available files can be downloaded from the Internet at http www usglobalsat com Thank you for purchasing a Globalsat USB GPS receiver Globalsat USB GPS receivers allow for real time street navigation by using your laptop for graphical plotting and positioning of your route Simply load the GPS driver plug the GPS receiver into your computer s USB port 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 You ll find that almost any NMEA compliant mapping charting software will be compatible with your USB GPS receiver Visit our web site for recommended mapping programs that you can use http Awww usglobalsat com faq_details Mapchart asp PAGE 3 OF 13 USB_GPS_WIN_ v2 1 GlobalSat USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation 1 GETTING STARTED These are only a few simple steps that you need to follow before using your USB GPS receiver e Install
18. vidual manufacturer of that product s Product specifications functions and features are subject to change without notice PAGE 11 OF 13 USB_GPS_WIN_ v2 1 GlobalSat USB GPS WIN Technology Corporation 11 BU 303 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics Receiver GPS Chipset SIRF Star Il e LP Frequency L1 1575 42 MHZ C A Code 1 023 MHz chip rate Channels 12 all in view tracking Sensitivity 147 dBm Accuracy Position Horizontal 10m 2D RMS WAAS enabled 15m 2D RMS WAAS disabled Velocity 0 1m sec 95 SA off Time 1 micro second synchronized to GPS time WAAS Enabled for North America product s USGlobalSat Inc Datum WGS 84 Hot start 8 sec average with ephemeris and almanac valid Warm start 38 sec average with almanac but not ephemeris Cold start 45 sec average neither almanac nor ephemeris Reacauisition 0 1 sec average interruption recovery time Protocol GPS Protocol Default NMEA 0183 Secondary binary SiRF binary gt gt position velocity altitude status and control NMEA 0183 MEA0183 V2 2 protocol and supports command GGA GSA GSV RMC VTG GLL v2 2 VTG and GLL are optional Software command setting Default 4800 n 8 1 for NMEA GPS Output Data GPS transfer rate Dynamic Condition 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 Temperat
19. y 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 purchase 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
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