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GPSPCI 2/72008 Rev 1.2.1 

Masterclock, Inc.

 

 

 

 

This function allows external devices connected via the DB9 connector to operate in a listen 
only mode to broadcast NMEA messages from the GPS receiver.   

 

 

This monitor function is always enabled at 9600 Baud  

(Note: most GPS receivers support a native baud rate of 4800).  

  

 

Monitoring may be done using a simple terminal monitor application such as Windows 

Hyperterminal

 or by writing a custom serial port monitoring application.  See 

Hyperterminal 

sample below.  

 
 

 

 

 

In addition, the GPS receiver PPS (pulse per second) is available on pin 1 of the DB9 for 
synchronizing the data. 

 

 

Note: this version of the PCB, V1.2, no longer supports full RS232 communications, or the 
GPSPCI RS232 protocol specification. Only native NMEA output messages from the GPS 
receiver are available.  GPS module configuration can no longer be performed via the 
RS232 interface

Summary of Contents for GPSPCI

Page 1: ...GPSPCI 2 7 2008 Rev 1 2 1 a Masterclock Inc GPSPCI USER MANUAL www masterclock com Tel 636 724 3666 Fax 636 724 3776 2484 W Clay St St Charles MO 63301 Masterclock Inc Jan 10 Printed in USA...

Page 2: ...FREEWHEELING 2 Freewheeling Non Locked LED Indication 3 HARDWARE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 3 SAMPLE WINDOWS APPLICATIONs BUS PROTOCOL 3 DB 9 CONNECTIONS 4 RS 232 NMEA MONITORING PORT 4 PRE AMPLIFIED ANTE...

Page 3: ...for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material See important limited warranty information starting on page 9 ADVISORY NOTICE CONCERNING...

Page 4: ...be displaced referenced to UTC by 11 to 12 hours North and South America are from 3 to 11 hours delayed most of Europe and Africa and all of Asia and Australia are advanced by 1 to 12 hours TIME ZONES...

Page 5: ...ble is required cables of various lengths up to 500 feet with pre amplified antennas are available from Masterclock Bringing the GPSPCI up for the first time with an indoor antenna may prevent or sign...

Page 6: ...the time information during the freewheeling state The transition to and from freewheeling mode is seamless it does not interrupt time information output FREEWHEELING NON LOCKED LED INDICATION During...

Page 7: ...Accuracy of this pulse when synchronized to GPS satellite is nominally 1 s Pin 2 NC No connect Pin 3 NMEA NMEA Oututput RS 232 transmit signal from GPS Pin 4 NC No connect Pin 5 Ground Connect this p...

Page 8: ...a simple terminal monitor application such as Windows Hyperterminal or by writing a custom serial port monitoring application See Hyperterminal sample below In addition the GPS receiver PPS pulse per...

Page 9: ...oaxial cable should not be crushed crimped or bent at a sharp angle nor should it be strained by pulling Any damage to the cable could result in the GPSPCI not functioning properly If the cable is to...

Page 10: ...v 1 2 1 7 Masterclock Inc PC BOARD LAYOUT GPSPCI V1 2 Rechargeable Battery GPS receiver module DB9 Connector Pin 1 PPS TTL Pin 3 NMEA out RS232 Pin 5 Ref Gnd GPS antenna connector SMA female GPS Lock...

Page 11: ...0 to 70 C PRE AMPLIFIED ANTENNA Frequency 1575 MHz 10 MHz Polarization Right Hand Circular Impedance 50 Weight 8 3 oz 235 g Voltage 3 5 VDC Power Consumption 0 24W 20 mA Gain 26 dB Standard Temperatur...

Page 12: ...isuse operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product or improper site preparation and maintenance if applicable WARRANTY LIMITATIONS MASTERCLOCK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EITHER E...

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