NL-8012U u-blox 8 multi GNSS USB receiver 4.
1. Introduction The NL-8012U is a USB GNSS receiver with an internal antenna and a u-blox 8 multi GNSS chipset. The USB port enables the connection with a notebook, UMPC, tablet / car PC. Thanks to its compact design and its high sensitive chipset, it is the ideal companion at work and at leisure. 1.1. Contents* 1x Navilock NL-8012U 1x 8cm CD ROM including operation manual * Before using the device, please make sure that all the parts are included in the package.
2. Starting operation 2.1. Microsoft Windows Plug the USB cable in a free USB port on your notebook etc. The NL-8012U will be recognized by your Windows operating system, which will attempt to install a driver. Abort this process, and start “ u-center 8.xx Installer.exe ” from the CD-ROM, or download the driver from the Navilock website. Follow the installation instructions. After the installation is completed, restart your computer.
After starting the u-center software, check the functionality of your NL-8012U. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Selecting the COM port Selecting the baud rate Downloading Assist GNSS and updating the receiver Visual display of the NMEA data Configuration manager NMEA/UBX message console NMEA text console As seen below, you can set up your u-center by yourself. Everything important can be connected and displayed immediately. The green bars at the bottom of the picture show the reception quality at your position.
You can select your GNSS system or your combination of several systems on the right side. The following combinations are possible: V I GNSS Galileo GPS GLONASS BeiDou QZSS EGNOS WAAS MSAS GAGAN SDCM SNAS GPS (EU)* (USA) (RUS) (CHN) (J) (EU) (USA) (J) (IND) (RUS)* (CHN) * x x x x x x x (x) x II x III IV V VI VII VIII IX * ** RTCM 2.
. EGNOS configuration with u-center 8.xx NL-8012U use EGNOS as default. In the configuration menu you can check these options. For detailed information please use the documentation from u-blox http://www.ublox.com/images/downloads/Product_Docs/u-Center_User_Guide_(UBX-13005250).pdf. 7. AssistNow configuration with u-center 8.xx The NL-8012U supports AssistNow.
Please use the following token in the configuration menu: Further information to the u-center can be found in the u-blox documentation under http://www.u-blox.com/products/u_center.html. If you have any questions, please contact ublox directly. Danger of explosion at contact with fire! Do not permanently expose the receiver to temperatures of over 60°C (140°F). 8. Possible sources of error and their elimination 8.1 The white LED on USB plug A doesn’t light up after the first connection to the USB port.
NL-8012U as far as possible from the wall. A house wall reflects the signal strongly and contributes to the satfix time delay. 8.3 Your PC doesn’t support the auto start function, and doesn’t start the CD-ROM automatically. Please check under http://msdn2.microsoft.com/enus/library/Aa969329.aspx. 8.4. The NL-8012U came in touch with jet water (water jet from a shower head or strong rain when it was mounted on a car roof). Do not connect the receiver with the notebook etc.
. Specifications Chip set manufacturer/type u-blox 8 multi GNSS Channels: Sensitivity Frequency: 72 channels -167 dBm GPS: BEIDOU COMPASS: GALILEO: GLONASS: L1, 1575.4200 MHz B1, 1561.0980 MHz E1, 1575.4200 MHz G1, 1602.5625 ~ 1615.5000 MHz Target precisions: Position horizontal: Time: Speed: GPS/SBAS/QZSS+GLONASS and TCXO 2.0 m CEP 1 microsecond synchronized with GPS time 0.1m/s Date: WGS-84 Protocol: Detection rates: Cold start Hot start Re-Acquisition: NMEA-0183 V3.
9. Warranty period Your GNSS receiver will be repaired free of charge within the legal warranty period, unless it was damaged due to external cases, humidity dropping or other damages due to improper usage. Your dealer is always ready to help you. Please send your unit for repairs directly to: Navilock Repair Center Beeskowdamm 13/15 D-14167 Berlin-Zehlendorf Postage must always be paid by the client. Please add a proof of purchase and a detailed error description.
Conformity declaration Please download the Declaration of Conformity from http://www.navilock.de/support/ in the conformity area. WEEE note The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive, which came into force on 13 February 2003, lead to a comprehensive change in the disposal of used electric products.
