USB GPS User’s Guide V2.
DOCUMENT REVISIONS REV NO. DATE 1.2 02-28-2003 2.0 06-08-2005 2.1 04-07-2006 2.2 31-10-2007 2.3 03-12-2008 DESCRIPTION Initial document New document format Revision of embedded web links Add USB for Vista Driver install explain Add BU-333N Model APPROVED BRF NRG AAK LLE LEE © 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.
USB GPS (WIN) Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................3 WELCOME.........................................................................................................................3 1. GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................
USB GPS (WIN) PACKAGE CONTENTS - USB GPS Receiver - Driver CD-ROM with User’s Guide and test utility for WIN and Mac O/S* • WIN Users please refer to the root directory on the included CD-ROM for installation instructions and drivers. 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 CDROM*, USB port, and NMEA compatible navigation software.
USB GPS (WIN) 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.
USB GPS (WIN) 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. 3. Click on the button titled “USB Driver For XP” or ‘’USB Driver For Vista’’ 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” and “PL-2303 Vista Driver Installer.
USB GPS (WIN) 3. COM PORT VERIFICATION 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 plugged into your USB port at this time. 3. Using Window’s Control Panel, select System > Hardware > Device Manager 4. Then look under the heading of: PORTS (Com & LPT) 5.
USB GPS (WIN) 5. USING / TESTING YOUR GPS RECEIVER 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 “GPS Info” for the purpose of confirming your installation and configuration.
USB GPS (WIN) 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. 6. UN-INSTALL THE USB DRIVER Run the file the Remover98_2k.exe to uninstall the USB GPS driver. 7. FAQ’s I an not getting GPS data into my application. 1.
USB GPS (WIN) 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.
USB GPS (WIN) 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.
USB GPS (WIN) 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”.
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