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Installation and Setup

Installation and Setup

Installation and Setup

PDA users

PDA users

PDA users

Installation and Setup 

PDA users 

Plug the unit into your PDA CF slot and you’re done with the 
installation. The label side of the GPS should face the front of the 
PDA. 

An application is needed to take advantage of the GPS signal. The 
included CDROM contains a test program called GPSInfo that can 
be used to verify operation on a pocket pc. There is a description of 
GPSInfo on page 9 later in this manual. In most cases you will need 
to configure the software to tell it where the GPS is plugged in. Some 
software does have the ability to search for the GPS in automatic 
mode but otherwise you will need to determine the COM port 

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Summary of Contents for COMPACTFLASH GPS

Page 1: ...CompactFlash CompactFlash CompactFlash GP GP GPS S S User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide May 2004 May 2004 May 2004 CompactFlash GPS User s Guide May 2004 ...

Page 2: ...7 GPS Information 9 Setup 9 GPS Info 10 GPS Technical Specifications 12 Regulatory Notice 13 FCC Notice 13 Modifications 13 European Union Notice 13 Safety Instructions 14 You can find additional product and support information at the following website http www mobilecrossing com or contact Mobile Crossing 1230 Oakmead Parkway Suite 304 Sunnyvale CA 94085 408 738 8816 800 605 8198 Fax 408 738 8806...

Page 3: ... is a trademark on SanDisk Corporation Pocket PC is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Company product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are used here for identification purposes only 3 ...

Page 4: ...from this connection so no separate power is required Laptops with a pcmcia slot can use a simple adapter to support this unit Laptop users will need the driver included on the CDROM but PDA users will generally find that the drivers are already included in their device In the Box The Box contains The CompactFlash GPS Receiver A CDROM containing Test Programs Drivers This Manual Getting Started Th...

Page 5: ...DA An application is needed to take advantage of the GPS signal The included CDROM contains a test program called GPSInfo that can be used to verify operation on a pocket pc There is a description of GPSInfo on page 9 later in this manual In most cases you will need to configure the software to tell it where the GPS is plugged in Some software does have the ability to search for the GPS in automat...

Page 6: ...ld be pointing up You will then need to install the supplied driver for Win98 2000 or XP systems When the hardware wizard starts up to install the driver select the CDROM containing the driver setup software An application is needed to take advantage of the GPS signals The application will need to be told the number of the COM port selected by the driver when it was installed The Baud rate will ne...

Page 7: ...henever power is applied to the unit It will immediately attempt to acquire satellite signals 5 Observe the display in the application to determine if the receiver is able to communicate to the application and is able to see some satellites 6 Wait A receiver in a totally new location can take 5 to 10 minutes to determine its first location In some cases it could even take longer 7 When a location ...

Page 8: ...ly with the antenna away from you If you put the unit in your pocket be sure that the antenna is faced out The body blocks all GPS signals When removed from the PDA the information in the GPS is preserved with a supercap Use the unit at least once a week to keep the data intact Otherwise expect a longer initial lock time Some cars have a metalized sunscreen embedded in the windshield which blocks ...

Page 9: ...PS satellite positions from the receiver so you cannot use 12 satellites when WAAS is in use The implementation supports corrections for signal errors but does not support WAAS ranging where the WAAS satellite could be used to substitute for the 12th satellite The program is available on the CDROM and can be used to install both the pc and the pocket pc versions Setup The opening screen for GPS In...

Page 10: ...nels and is not needed for use with road navigation software The bottom of the screen shows NMEA messages as they appear Its primary purpose is to demonstrate that the GPS is actively send data and the PDA can receive it GPS Info Tapping the GPS Info tab brings up the information display This screen shows a map of the current satellite positions with the current reception signal strength for each ...

Page 11: ...des a number that includes both horizontal and vertical accuracy and 3 0 as shown above is a good number for this This computation is based strictly on the arrangement of satellites as shown on the screen Numbers above 6 0 would indicate a poor arrangement that might not lead to very accurate results The bar chart at the bottom of the screen shows the S N ratio of each satellite signal strength an...

Page 12: ...ion 100 ms Average GPS output data GGA GSA GSV RMC VTG GLL Transfer Rate 4800 8 n 1 Update Rate 1 Hz Operating Temperature 10 70 C Storage Temperature 40 85 C Power 90mA 3 3V External Antenna MMCX connector Dimensions 3 75 x 1 88 x 0 75 All specifications are subject to change without notice Some specifications are dependent on the US Government maintaining the system to meet its current capabilit...

Page 13: ...ur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is advised to take one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the antenna of the unit receiving the interference Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into...

Page 14: ... EN61000 3 3 IE61000 3 3 Power Line Flicker EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety Safety Instructions This product has been tested for conformance to international safety regulations Like any electrical device however it should be used with care To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the product it is important that you follow these safety instructions 1 Do not a...

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