Quick Start Guide for GPS150USB V1.01
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Before connecting the GPS150USB to the PC, it is necessary to install the USB drivers. The exact procedure varies
between the different types of Operating Systems that exist for PCs, but the following section details the procedure for the
popular operating systems;
Windows XP
On the
Digital Yacht Software and Drivers CD
, there is a folder called “USB Drivers for AIS units” which contains the
drivers required for the GPS150USB
. Double click on the “USB Driver Setup” program and make sure that a DOS
Command window opens and a series of commands are executed
– normally takes 10-15secs to complete.
Once the program has finished, insert the cable of the GPS150USB in to a spare USB port
and the Windows “Found New
Hardware” wizard should briefly appear while the PC completes the installation.
You may need to enter the Windows Device Manager to find out what COM Port the GPS has been allocated by
Windows. In the Device Manager, the GPS150USB should appear in the
Ports COM & LPT
section
as a “USB Serial
Port (COMx
)” where x = the COM Port number allocated by Windows to the GPS150USB. This is the COM port number
that you will need to enter in your Navigation Software to tell it where to get the GPS data from.
For more information on the Device Manager, visit our blog at
www.digitalyacht.net
and search for Device Manager. You
should then be able to see an article called “Managing the Device Manager” that explains this process.
Windows Vista/7/8
The easiest way to install the drivers on these operating systems, is to plug the GPS150USB in to your PC when you
have a good internet connection. Windows will see the new hardware and automatically search online for the latest
drivers, download them and then install them. The whole process takes about 2-3 minutes and is completely automatic.
If you are on the boat and do not have an internet connection, then insert the
Digital Yacht Software and Drivers CD
in
to your PC and browse to the folder called “USB Drivers for AIS units” which contains the drivers required for the
GPS150USB USB. Right click
on the “USB Driver Setup” program and select the option “Run as administrator”. The
program should now open a DOS Command type window and execute a series of commands
– normally takes 10-15secs
to complete.
Once the program has finished, insert the cable of the GPS150USB in to a spare USB port on the PC and the Windows
“Found New Hardware” wizard should briefly appear while the PC completes the installation.
You may need to enter the Windows Device Manager to find out what COM Port the GPS has been allocated by
Windows. In the Device Manager, the GPS150USB should appear in the
Ports COM & LPT
section as a “USB Serial
Port (COMx)” where x = the COM Port number allocated by Windows to the GPS150USB. This is the COM port number
that you will need to enter in your Navigation Software to tell it where to get the GPS data from.
For more information on the Device Manager, visit our blog at
www.digitalyacht.net
and search for
“Device Manager”. You
should then be able to see an article called “Managing the Device Manager” that explains this process.
Mac Os X
If you are using the GPS150USB with a Mac, you will need to install the drivers before connecting the GPS150USB to a
spare USB port on the Mac.
On the
Digital Yacht Software and Drivers CD
, there is a folder called “USB Drivers for AIS units” which contains a sub-
folder called “Mac OSX” in here is one DMG file that you need to double click on to run. Follow the instructions that are
displayed and at the end of the installation the USB drivers for the GPS150USB should be installed.
For more information on installing the USB drivers on a Mac please download our
Tech Note 00013-2010
which explains
the whole procedure in more details.
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