OrbitGPS G1010, User Manual

Page 1: ...red version 2006FOR FINAL REVIEW NOT FOR RELEASE Part Number G1020 Cradle powered version for cradles with power out Part Number G1030 Cradle powered version for BlackBay MC70 cradle Part Number G1040 Direct wire power cable version 25 Old King s Highway North Suite 13 128 Darien CT 06820 www OrbitGPS com ...

Page 2: ...rtion of a licensed program with other program material create a derivative work from a licensed program or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from OrbitGPS The user agrees to maintain OrbitGPS s copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder and to include the same on any authorized copies it makes in whole or in part The user agrees not to decompile dis...

Page 3: ...ts GPS satellite data and provides it to the mobile computer through the serial port of a vehicle docking cradle GPS information is available to the handheld computer when docked Two versions are available One is powered by an external 12V cigarette lighter adaptor and can be used with all MC900XX and MC70 vehicle cradles The second version can be used with MC70 cradle versions that output power t...

Page 4: ...e 4800 Protocol NMEA Depending on the GPS application you may not be asked to enter the protocol Once these parameters have been set the GPS application should begin automatically receiving GPS data from the Serial GPS receiver Please consult the GPS application documentation for further information on how to communicate with an attached GPS receiver Using the Serial GPS receiver with WAAS and EGN...

Page 5: ...igarette lighter adaptor As long as the adaptor is powered the GPS receiver will operate As such the DC power jack needs to draw uninterrupted power from the vehicle for constant operation of the GPS receiver Install the vehicle cradle before connecting the OrbitGPS Serial GPS Receiver When attached to the vehicle dock the Serial GPS receiver allows the mobile computer when docked in the cradle to...

Page 6: ...ERS 5 Step 2 Connect PS2 style connecter coming from the DB9 Serial connector power cable to the PS2 connector coming from the GPS receiver Step 3 Plug the cigarette lighter adaptor into a 12V DC power receptacle The red LED light on the adaptor will be lit if power is available ...

Page 7: ...DB9 serial connector and requires no additional power supply As a result the GPS is powered only when the mobile computer is docked in the cradle and a valid GPS com port is open in a running GPS application If the mobile computer is undocked or goes into suspend mode power is no longer supplied to the GPS receiver This situation may lead to slightly longer GPS start times when the mobile computer...

Page 8: ...to capture GPS data Step 1 To connect the Serial GPS to the vehicle cradle plug the DB9 Serial connector into the serial port found on the bottom of the cradle to the left of the power cable Tighten the DB9 serial connector with the thumbscrews to ensure a secure connection Step 2 Connect PS2 style connecter coming from the DB9 Serial connector to the PS2 connector coming from the GPS receiver ...

Page 9: ...e with vehicle roofs Connecting the OrbitGPS Serial GPS Receiver Serial Powered Version OrbitGPS Part Number G1030 to Blackbay MC70 Vehicle Cradles Simply plug the RJ45 connector at the end of the GPS Receiver cable into the RJ45 port on the back of the vehicle cradle Note that older cradles may not have power out for the GPS Contact Blackbay for information on how to activate power out through th...

Page 10: ...use should be used fuse should be rated 4A for 24V operation and 5A for 12V operation The fuse protects the vehicle from an electrical short on the power line to the GPS receiver To provide constant power to the GPS receiver shut the vehicle s ignition then connect the power cable to unswitched power 2 Route the power cable from the connection with the GPS receiver to the connection point for the ...

Page 11: ...able to the female PS2 style connector on the GPS receiver cable If the GPS receiver has power the orange light on the top of the receiver will be lit Note once the GPS receiver has obtained a location fix the orange light will blink LED Light Status No light No power to GPS receiver Light on continuously GPS receiver has power but has not acquired a GPS fix Light flashing on and off GPS receiver ...

Page 12: ...receiver and display positioning and performance information GlobalPoint GPS software can be downloaded at www orbitgps com resources html Tools Menu Options Use the Tools menu to access configuration options or to exit the program The tools menu contains the following options Reset Receiver Change Receiver Protocol Configure Exit Important Note When first using the GlobalPoint GPS application go ...

Page 13: ...e and begin a new initialization of the receiver Cold Start causes the receiver to release any fix information and completely re initialize navigation data almanac ephemeris and clock Typical Time to First Fix TTFF is 45 seconds or less Hot Start causes the receiver to keep existing navigation data and refresh the fix Typical TTFF is 8 seconds or less ...

Page 14: ... the two available modes of operation NMEA or SiRF NMEA is the default mode of operation for the Serial GPS Receiver for the mobile computers When in NMEA mode choose this option to switch to SiRF mode The GlobalPoint GPS application requires the user to confirm switching the mode of operation from NMEA to SiRF To cancel the Change Receiver Protocol command tap on Cancel ...

Page 15: ...eceiver to the mobile computer The following NMEA sentences are supported by the Serial GPS receiver GSV Set this NMEA sentence to the update interval for the GNSS Satellites in view GLL Set this NMEA sentence to the update interval for the Geographic Position Latitude and Longitude RMC Set this NMEA sentence to the update interval for the Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data GSA Set this NMEA s...

Page 16: ...ermines the Baud Rate or data transfer rate at which the GPS receiver communicates with the mobile computer The default for the Serial GPS is 4800 Protocol This value determines the mode of operation to be used by the Serial GPS receiver The default for the Serial GPS receiver is NMEA Auto Detect Use this option to have the GlobalPoint GPS application automatically detect the Com Port Baud Rate an...

Page 17: ...hand portion of the screen will not exit the program but cause it to be minimized where it will continue running in memory If the GlobalPoint GPS application is running in memory it will block other GPS applications from running properly on the mobile computer View Options Use the View menu to choose how tracking information is displayed within the GlobalPoint GPS application The tools menu contai...

Page 18: ...r is initialized or when an insufficient number of satellites are in the viewable sky Corrected 3D point solution This signifies that a three dimensional GPS fix is available and that it is corrected using WAAS or EGNOS If available WAAS satellites are displayed in the satellite view as satellite numbers 35 47 48 and 51 EGNOS satellites are displayed as 33 37 39 and 44 Uncorrected 3D point solutio...

Page 19: ...the equivalent of Greenwich Mean Time the astronomical basis for civil time Quality Displays whether current fix is a Normal uncorrected fix or a WAAS Corrected fix HDOP Horizontal Dilution Of Precision is a measure of how the satellite geometry influences the latitude and longitude data accuracy A good satellite geometry and hence a good accuracy is obtained if the satellites being tracked are lo...

Page 20: ...e Satellites This column displays all satellites available in the viewable sky by the identifying number of each satellite as determined by the GPS authorities SNR This value indicates the carrier signal to noise ratio for the signal received by the individual satellite Typically satellites with SNR values below 28 are not used in GPS fixes Satellite Sky Map This graphic image displays the relativ...

Page 21: ... being received by the GPS receiver Additional Options Pause Tapping the Pause icon temporarily pauses the GPS data stream being received by the GPS receiver To resume the GPS data stream tap on the pause icon When active the pause icon will have a gray background When paused the icon will have a white background Pause Icon unpaused Pause Icon paused ...

Page 22: ... Chipset SiRFstar III Chipset Processor ARM7 TDMI 49MHZ Receiver Frequency L1 CA code Signal Acquisition 1920 time frequency search channels Channels 20 Channels all in view tracking Max Update Rate 10Hz Sensitivity 159dBm DGPS Source Default None DGPS Programmable WAAS EGNOS System Back Up Built in Lithium Ion rechargeable battery Antenna Type Built in Antenna external antenna optional Position T...

Page 23: ...l NMEA VTG GLL SiRF Binary Power Draw 80mA at 3 3V DC power adaptor Internal Battery 3v for GPS module only Dynamic Conditions Altitude 18 000 meter Velocity 515 meter second Acceleration 4g Environmental Water Seal IPX7 Operating Temperature 20 C to 60 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 70 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Regulatory Marks FCC CE RoHS Physical Interface to Vehicle Cradle Connector LP1...

Page 24: ...occur 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 encourages to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment...

Page 25: ...ied except by OrbitGPS s authorized service personnel or II in which the defects or damage to the Product result from normal wear and tear misuse negligence improper storage water or other liquids battery leakage use of parts or accessories not approved or supplied by OrbitGPS or failure to perform operator handling and scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by OrbitGPS III which has been sub...

Page 26: ...pplications If you have a problem using the Serial GPS receiver contact your facility s Technical or Systems Support If there is a problem with the equipment they will contact the OrbitGPS Support Center Email support OrbitGPS com For the latest version of this guide go to http www OrbitGPS com support OrbitGPS 25 Old King s Highway North Suite 13 128 Darien CT 06820 USA www OrbitGPS com 2008 Orbi...