SERIAL GPS User’s Guide (WIN) Serial GPS Receiver BR-355
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USB GPS (WIN) Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS....................................................................................................3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................3 WELCOME........................................................................................................................3 1. GETTING STARTED...................................................................................................
USB GPS (WIN) PACKAGE CONTENTS - BR-355 Serial GPS Receiver - CD-ROM with User’s Guide and test utility for WIN, PPC and Mac O/S* • WIN Users please refer to the root directory on the included CD-ROM for installation instructions and driver. NOTE: Your can also download WIN driver if you are using the USB interface cable set at: www.usglobalsat.
USB GPS (WIN) 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.
USB GPS (WIN) 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 your device at this time. 3. For Windows O/S laptops: 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 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 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.
USB GPS (WIN) l 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..
USB GPS (WIN) 6. UN-INSTALL THE USB DRIVER (WIN) Run the file the Remover98_2k.exe to uninstall the USB GPS driver. 7. FAQ’s I 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 & LPT). For 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.
USB GPS (WIN) 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.
USB GPS (WIN) 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.
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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