User Manual GPS Receiver RFG-1000

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RFG-1000

GPS Receiver

User Manual

RFG-1000 Ver1.5,

Jan/21/03’

Summary of content (27 pages)

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RFG-1000 GPS Receiver User Manual RFG-1000 Ver1.
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Contents WHAT IS RFG-1000 ? ............................................................................................................. 3 RFG-1000 ARCHITECTURE................................................................................................. 3 WHAT IS INSIDE ? ................................................................................................................. 4 WHAT IS GPS ? ........................................................................................................
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What is RFG-1000 ? RFG-1000 introduces a First GPS module in G-mouse type. The RFG-1000 provides a GPS measurement platform that performs the processor-intensive GPS tracking and processing tasks and FirstGPS software. It enables the host CPU–based software to calculate the actual position, velocity and time (PVT) solutions at its own pace, without burdening the other applications running on the device.
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What Is Inside ? Before you start up, make sure that your package includes the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, contact RoyalTek immediately. Please refer to the contact information on the last page of this manual. ◆GPS Receiver ◆ Cable(RS-232 , USB, or PDA adaptor) ◆RFG-1000 install CD Disc What Is GPS ? In 1974 the USA Department of Defense set about developing a Global Positioning System (GPS), a constellation of 24 satellites that Orbits 12,000 miles above the Earth.
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RFG-1000 IPAQ 36xx/37xx/38xx Series HP Jornada 565 RS-232/PS2 Car cigarette adaptor 12V USB 5
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Start-Up for RFG-1000( RS-232 & USB)? Getting Started Step 1: Plug-in RS-232 or USB cable to your laptop or desktop PC. Step 2:Install USB driver if you use USB cable to connect RFG-1000 to your PC.(for detail , please go to USB driver installation for Windows Operation System) PS2 RS-232 Step 3:Install & run RoyalTek GPS Driver program.
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Start-Up for RFG-1000( PDA)? Getting Started Step 1: Plug-in PDA connector to your PDA. Step 2: Connect the car cigarette adaptor to your car. Step 3 Run RoyalTek GPS Driver program.(for detail, please refer RoyalTek GPS Driver installation and RoyalTek GPS Driver operation ) Step 4:Choose the correct COM port and baud rate (4800bps) for map or navigation software.
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USB Driver Installation for Windows Operation System? Getting Started Step 1:Plug USB connector to USB port of your laptop or desktop PC. Step 2: After plugging in RFG-1000, it will automatically detect hardware . Step 3: Insert RFG-1000 CD, system will automatically search and find the correct USB driver. Caution: During USB driver installation, a message box “Driver is not certificated by Microsoft” may pop-up. Please crick “Continue” to continue the USB driver installation.
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Step 6:Place RFG-1000 on the roof of your vehicle with magnetic base. Step 7:Choose the correct COM port and baud rate (4800bps) for map or navigation software. Caution: Sometimes, USB driver can’t work properly after recovering from power-saving mode. To solve this problem, please restart your PC and disable power-saving function. USB Driver Un-Installation for Windows Operation System? To completely remove the USB-driver , please run “DRemover98_2K.exe” in RFG-1000 CD.
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RoyalTek GPS Driver Installation( PC and PDA version) 1. The RFG-1000 Installation CD provides the whole set of the RoyalTek GPS Driver installation for PC and PDA. If you want to install RoyalTek GPS Driver on PDA, you should check the following items: (1) Install Microsoft ActiveSync to your PC. Refer to your Pocket PC manual for installation procedure. (2) Setup your PDA cradle to Desktop PC UART port . Microsoft ActiveSync will detect your Pocket PC automatically. 2.
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RoyalTek GPS Driver Operation(for PDA version) 1. RFG-1000 needs RoyalTek GPS Driver program running at your PDA to process the signal received from the RFG-1000. 2. Once you install the RoyalTek GPS Driver, the RoyalTek GPS Driver program will add to your computer “Startup” directory. In manual mode, if you want to run RoyalTek GPS Driver, you can run “RoyalTek GPS Driver.
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Minimize Operation mode Satellite Status Satellite Status: Green Red : RFG-1000 fixed the satellites and got its position(2D or 3D) : Searching the satellite signal GPS(NMEA) OUTPUT: COM port which is assigned to your map or navigation software. For this example, you should select COM5 . Operation Mode: Plug and Play : RoyalTek GPS Driver will detect RFG-1000 automatically. Manual Mode :RoyalTek GPS Driver will be executed by user manually. If user unplug RFG-1000 , program will quit .
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RoyalTek GPS Driver User Guide(PC version) This version provides the RoyalTek GPS Driver program that make the RFG-1000 working at PC. Hardware Status: Display the hardware status, which is one of the following conditions: 1) RoyalTek USB Cable GPS: RFG-1000 with USB interface. 2) Royaltek serial cable device: RFG-1000 with RS-232 interface 3) No hardware detected. GPS(NMEA) Output: GPS Port. You should assign this COM port for map or navigation software.
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Connection Settings: Settings Enable/Disable COM port check In this page, firmware version and built date were displayed here.
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How to test RFG-1000(PDA version only) 1. Once you start RoyalTek RFG Monitor, the RoyalTek GPS Driver will be activated automatically. 2. Execute RoyalTek RFG Monitor by double clicking the RoyalTek RFG Monitor Icon as shown . 3. Please choose the COM port specified by RoyalTek GPS Driver. “Function” scroll bar: 1) About: Display the version of driver 2) Cold start: Initialize a cold start 3) Warm15start: Initialize a warm start 4) Hot start: Initialize a hot start.
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The baud rate of the RFG-1000 was defaulted as 4800 bps. RFG-1000 only work at the StrongArm CPU Pocket PC, so if your Pocket PC CPU is not this type then RFG-1000 cannot be activated. 4. If everything is OK, it will show the position information and satellite’s constellation. 5. If you want to cold start the GPS receiver, select “Cold Start” from the “Function” menu and click “Action” icon, the system will clear the RFG-1000 module data and initialize a cold start on GPS receiver.
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How to test RFG-1000(PC version only) 1. 2. 3. Once you start RoyalTek RFG Monitor, the RoyalTek GPS Driver will be activated automatically. To execute RoyalTek RFG Monitor, please Go to Start up>Program>Royaltek>RFG-1000>RoyalTek RFG Monitor by double clicking the RoyalTek RFG Monitor. Please choose the COM port specified by RoyalTek GPS Driver.
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RoyalTek GPS Driver Un-Installation (for PDA version) Go to Start->Setting->System and select “Royaltek GPS Driver” for un-installation. RoyalTek GPS Driver Un-Installation (for PC version) 1. Quit RoyalTek GPS Driver program. 2. Go to Control panel>Remove & Install Program 3.
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Specifications Physical characteristics Dimension: 50±0.3(length) X 57 ±0.3(width) X 15.5 ±0.3(height) Weight 25 grams Temperature characteristics Storage temperature: Operating temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃. -40℃ ~ +85℃. General Channels L1 C／A code 8 channels 1575.42 MHz. 1.023MHz chip rate. Accuracy Position accuracy：25m, CEP without SA(50%). Velocity accuracy：0.1 meter / second without SA Datum WGS-84. Position update rate Once per second.
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Power PS2/USB input power: DC 5V ± 5 %, 25mA, typical Car cigarette power adaptor: +9V ~ +16V.
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Software Data NMEA V2.2 Protocol It is the RS-232 interface：4800 bps, 8 bit data, 1 stop bit and no parity. NMEA Output Messages The Sapphire outputs the following messages as shown in Table 1： TABLE 1 NMEA OUTPUT MESSAGES NMEA Record Description GGA Global positioning system fixed data GSA GNSS DOP and active satellites GSV GNSS satellites in view RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data GGA－－Global Positioning System Fixed Data Table 2 contains the values of the following example： $GPGGA, 161229.
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TABLE 2-1 POSITION FIX INDICATOR Value Description 0 Fix not available or invalid 1 GPS SPS Mode, fix valid 2 Differential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid 3 GPS PPS Mode, fix valid GSA－－GNSS DOP and Active Satellites Table 3 contains the values of the following example： $GPGSA, A, 3, 07, 02, 26, 27, 09, 04, 15, , , , , , 1.8,1.0,1.
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Table 3-1 Mode 1 Value Description 1 Fix not available 2 2D 3 3D TABLE 3-2 MODE 2 Value Description M Manual－forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode A Automatic－allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D GSV－－GNSS Satellites in View Table 4 contains the values of the following example： $GPGSV, 2, 1, 07, 07, 79, 048, 42, 02, 51, 062, 43, 26, 36, 256, 42, 27, 27, 138, 42*71 TABLE 4 GSV DATA FORMAT Name Example Units Description Message ID $GPGSV GSV protocol header Number of Messages1 2 Range 1
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RMC－－Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data Table 5 contains the values of the following example： $GPRMC, 161229.487, A, 3723.2475, N, 12158.3416, W, 0.13, 309.62, 120598, ,*10 TABLE 5 RMC DATA FORMAT Name Example Units Message ID $GPRMC RMC protocol header UTC Position 161229.487 hhmmss.sss Status A A=data valid or V=data not valid Latitude 3723.2475 ddmm.mmmm N/S Indicator N N=north or S=south Longitude 12158.3416 dddmm.mmmm E/W Indicator W E=east or W=west Speed Over Ground 0.
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Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution No position At outdoor space but GPS signal is Go outdoors where you can see clear sky and output but blocked by buildings press Reset Button to try again, timer is counting Execute Fail Wrong Pocket PC Type RFG-1000 support Pocket PC(iPaq 3600 series) and Pocket PC 2002 with StrongArm type of CPU. Make sure your Pocket PC is this type Can’t Open Some other application is using the Reset the Pocket PC. COM port COM port.
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Appendix : Connector Interface 9 pin D-SUB Pin NO Signal Name 1 2 No connect TX 3 RX 4 5 6 7 8 9 No connect GND No connect No connect No connect No connect I/O Description Characteristics 5 4 9 3 8 2 7 1 6 O Serial Data Output High: -3V ~ -15V Low: +3V ~ +15V I Serial Data Input High: -3V ~ -15V Low: +3V ~ +15V G Ground 6 pin mini din Pin NO 1 2 3 4 Signal I/O Name No connect No connect GND G VCC I 5 6 No connect No connect Description Characteristics Ground +5V DC Power Input 6 DC
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Limited Warranty Distributor for RFG-1000 grants a warranty for this product for one year starting from the date of purchasing of the product. Please retain the sales receipt as proof of purchase. During the warranty period, the product is eligible for replacement in case of defects in material and workmanship. In such case, the defective unit will be repaired or replaced according to an assessment by Manufacturer.