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1. Introduction 
 

The NL-8001U 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-8001U 
1x 8cm CD ROM including operation manual 
 

 
* Before using the device, please make sure that all the parts are included in the package. If any 
parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately.

 

 

Important health and safety information 

When using this product, take the following precautions in order to avoid possible damages and legal consequences. Always 
follow all safety and operation manuals exactly and keep them for future reference. Observe all warnings in the operation manual 
and on the product. In order to avoid injuries, electrocution, fire and damages to the product, observe the following precautions:

 

 

ELECTRIC SECURITY 

This product is designed for operation with power supply via the USB port. Any other operation mode can be dangerous and may 
void the warranty claims for this product. This unit contains an internal back-up battery.

 

 

NOTE: 

RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES OR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN 

ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS 
INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DIRECT SUNLIGHT 

Make sure the unit is not exposed to very high humidity and temperatures. Never leave the unit, the battery or the rechargeable 
battery for an extended period in a vehicle or plate, where the temperature can increase to over 60°C (140°F), for example on the 
dashboard of a car, the window sill or behind a pane of glass, which is directly exposed to the sun or very strong UV light. 
Otherwise the unit or the vehicle may be damaged, and the battery or the rechargeable battery may overheat.

 

 

Damages requiring repairs 

Disconnect the unit from the AC supply in the following cases and contact an authorized repair man or your dealer. 

• 

Liquid or an object has entered the product. 

• 

The product has fallen down or was damaged. 

• 

There are visible signs of overheating. 

• When operated normally, the product does not function flawlessly. 

 

Avoid using the unit directly after strong temperature changes. 

If the unit is exposed to strong temperature and humidity fluctuations, condensation can form in the unit. In order to avoid damage 
to the unit, please wait until the condensation has dried off before using the unit.

 

 

 

NOTE: 

If you bring the unit from a cold to a warm environment, or vice versa, first let it get 

accustomed to the new temperature before turning it on.

 

 

Summary of Contents for u-blox 8 NL-8001U

Page 1: ...NL 8001U u blox 8 multi GNSS micro USB B receiver 1 50 m Operation manual 62573 ...

Page 2: ...SED BATTERIES OR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DIRECT SUNLIGHT Make sure the unit is not exposed to very high humidity and temperatures Never leave the unit the battery or the rechargeable battery for an extended period in a vehicle or plate where the temperature can increase to over 60 C 14...

Page 3: ...001U can be used as a USB GNSS receiver under Windows Vista 7 8 The corresponding Microsoft Windows driver is available on the CD ROM 5 Functional test and GNSS system selection with u center 8 xx in MS Windows 1 Load u center software from http www navilock de produkte G_62573 software html setLanguage en Install the software on your unit Select the version suitable for your system U center is a ...

Page 4: ...A 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 If no bars are displayed please change your position The NL 8001U cannot receive anything in a closed building If the blue bars are displayed the receiver is still acquiring the ...

Page 5: ...x x x II x x x x x x x x x III x x IV x x x x x x x x V x x x x x x x x VI x x x x x x x x x x VII x x x x x x x x x x VIII x x x x x x x IX x x x x x x x MSAS J GAGAN IND SNAS CHN GPS GNSS SBAS Galileo EU GPS USA GLONASS RUS BeiDou CHN QZSS J EGNOS EU WAAS USA expected to be available in 2015 please visit our website for updates Expected to be available in 2015 ...

Page 6: ...cess local services immediately independently of the reception conditions Without A GNSS a GNSS receiver must localize at least 4 satellites in direct line of vision and then download their location data This process takes 26 seconds under optimal reception conditions but under less favorable conditions it may take much longer e g in an urban environment or in a building where the GNSS reception i...

Page 7: ...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 Make sure that the PC or notebook is turned on and test the USB port possibly with another USB device If this other USB device works fine please contact the support center If this other USB device works fine please contact the support center 8 2 You still don ...

Page 8: ...g the error analysis we can generally detect if the cause for the defect was an external cause water damage fall over voltage or the wrong handling of the unit Failures are often the result of little causes It is not always necessary to exchange the product immediately because this will not solve the cause of the failure if it is not a GNSS hardware problem Before visiting your dealer please conta...

Page 9: ...ized with GPS time Speed 0 1m s Date WGS 84 Protocol NMEA 0183 V3 01 GGA GSA GSV RMC VTG Detection rates Cold start 26 s average Hot start 1 s average Re Acquisition 1 s average Update rate single GNSS 18 Hz for example GPS solo multi GNSS 10 Hz for example GPS GLONASS Dynamic prerequisites Acceleration limit smaller than 4g Height limit 50000 m Speed limit 500 m s Performance Power supply 5 Volt ...

Page 10: ...n fee for a telephone call to Germany Berlin in accordance with the connection fee overview of your telephone service provider Callers from Germany who subscribed to a national telephone flat rate service and can call nation wide fixed telephone numbers free of charge can call us without incurring additional charges You can also find current product information on our homepage www navilock com 11 ...

Page 11: ...rresponding collection sites The separate collection and meaningful re usage of electronic waste helps to deal with natural resources more economically In addition re using electronic waste contributes to the preservation of the environment and human health Additional information regarding the disposal of electric and electronic devices their re usage and the collection sites can be found at your ...

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