User manual HOLUX GR-271

GR-271 CF GPS Receiver User's Guide Aug 17, 2006 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1.1 Overview .................................................................................................. 1.2 Features .................................................................................................. Brief Information .............................................................................................. 2.1 Hardware Interface ....................................................................................... 2.2 Software Interface ....................................................................................... Functional Test Trouble Shooting Specifications ........................................................................................... 3 3 3 5 5 6 9 12 13 2. 3. 4. 5. ........................................................................................... .................................................................................................... 6. Warranty ............................................................................................................ 14 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview 1.2 Features The GR-271 provides a host of features that make it easy for integration and use. 20 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition Built-in hardware tracking loop processor WAAS/EGNOS demodulator Low power consumption with star chipset Built-in rechargeable battery for memory and RTC backup and for fast time to first fix(TTFF) Support NMEA0183 v2.2 data protocol and SiRF binary code Enhanced algorithms-SnapLock and SnapStart provide superior navigation performance in urban, canyon and foliage environments Support CF card type I connector suitable PDA, Hand Held PC or PC device 2 2. Brief Information 2.1 Hardware Interface 2.1.1 GR-271 Dimension 93.5 (L) x 43 (W) x 11 (H) mm 2.1.2 Hardware Interface External Antenna Connector LED 3 A. Link to PDA B. Link to NoteBook 4 2.1.3 LED & External Antenna LED LED OFF LED ON LED Flashing GR-271 CF GPS Receiver Switch Off. GR-271 CF GPS Receiver Signal Searching. GR-271 CF GPS Receiver Signal Position Fixed. External Antenna Connector (MCX).....Optional As using GR-271 CF GPS Receiver in a RV car, truck or bus, it might receive poor signals through limited view to the sky. Replace the foldable antenna with the active one to get better satellite signals. Windshields with heavy tinted or likewise may interfere with signal receiving. An active antenna then becomes essential. 2.2 Software Interface The GR-271 interface protocol is based on the National Marine Electronics Association's NMEA 0183 ASCII interface specification, which is defined in NMEA 0183, Version 2.2 and the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM Recommended Standards For Differential Navstar GPS Service, Version 2.1, RTCM Special Committee No.104). 2.2.1 NMEA Transmitted Messages The GR-271PS supported by SiRF Technology Inc. also outputs data in NMEA-0183 format as defined by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), Standard. The default communication parameters for NMEA output are 4800 baud, 8 data bits, stop bit, and no parity. NMEA Record GGA GSA GSV RMC Table 2-1 NMEA-0183 Output Messages Description Global positioning system fixed data GNSS DOP and active satellites GNSS satellites in view Recommended minimum specific GNSS data ·2.2.1.1 Global Positioning System Fix Data (GGA) Table 2-2 contains the values for the following example: $GPGGA,161229.487,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,1,07,1.0,9.0,M, , , ,0000*18 Name Message ID UTC Time Latitude N/S Indicator Longitude E/W Indicator Position Fix Indicator Satellites Used HDOP Example $GPGGA 161229.487 3723.2475 N 12158.3416 W 1 07 1.0 Table 2-2 GGA Data Format Units Description GGA protocol header hhmmss.sss ddmm.mmmm N=north or S=south dddmm.mmmm E=east or W=west See Table 2-3 Range 0 to 12 Horizontal Dilution of Precision 5 MSL Altitude Units Geoid Separation Units Age of Diff. Corr. Diff. Ref. Station ID Checksum Value 0 1 2 3 9.0 M M 0000 *18 Meters Meters Meters Meters second Null fields when DGPS is not used End of message termination Table 2-3 Position Fix Indicator Description 0 Fix not available or invalid GPS SPS Mode, fix valid Differential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid GPS PPS Mode, fix valid 2.2.1.2 GNSS DOP and Active Satellites (GSA) Table 2-4 contains the values for the following example: $GPGSA,A,3,07,02,26,27,09,04,15, , , , , ,1.8,1.0,1.5*33 Name Message ID Mode 1 Mode 2 Satellite Used Satellite Used ...... Satellite Used PDOP HDOP VDOP Checksum 1. Satellite used in solution. Table 2-5 Mode 1 Description Manual--forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode 2DAutomatic--allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D Table 2-6 Mode 2 Value 1 2 3 Description Fix Not Available 2D 3D Example $GPGSA A 3 07 02 1.8 1.0 1.5 *33 Table 2-4 GSA Data Format Units Description GSA protocol header See Table 2-5 See Table 2-6 Sv on Channel 1 Sv on Channel 2 .... Sv on Channel 12 Position Dilution of Precision Horizontal Dilution of Precision Vertical Dilution of Precision End of message termination Value M A 2.2.1.3 GNSS Satellites in View (GSV) Table 2-7 contains the values for the following example: 6 $GPGSV,2,1,07,07,79,048,42,02,51,062,43,26,36,256,42,27,27,138,42*71 $GPGSV,2,2,07,09,23,313,42,04,19,159,41,15,12,041,42*41 Name Message ID Number of Messages Message Number Satellites in View Satellite ID Elevation Azimuth SNR (C/No) .... Satellite ID Elevation Azimuth SNR (C/No) Checksum Example $GPGSV 2 1 07 07 79 048 42 .... 27 27 138 42 *71 Table 2-7 GSV Data Format Units Description GSV protocol header Range 1 to 3 Range 1 to 3 degrees degrees dBHz degrees degrees dBHz Channel 1 (Range 1 to 32) Channel 1 (Maximum 90) Channel 1 (True, Range 0 to 359) Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking Channel 4 (Range 1 to 32) Channel 4 (Maximum 90) Channel 4 (True, Range 0 to 359) Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking End of message termination NOTE: Items <4>,<5>,<6> and <7> repeat for each satellite in view to a maximum of four (4) satellites per sentence. Additional satellites in view information must be sent in subsequent sentences. These fields will be null if unused. 2.2.1.4 Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data (RMC) Table 2-8 contains the values for the following example: $GPRMC,161229.487,A,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,0.13,309.62,120598, ,*10 Table 2-8 RMC Data Format Name Example Units Description Message ID $GPRMC RMC protocol header UTC Time 161229.487 hhmmss.sss Status A A=data valid or V=data not valid Latitude 3723.2475 ddmm.mmmm N/S Indicator N N=north or S=south Longitude 12158.3416 dddmm.mmmm E/W Indicator W E=east or W=west Speed Over Ground 0.13 knots Course Over Ground 309.62 degrees True Date 120598 ddmmyy Magnetic Variation1 degrees E=east or W=west Checksum *10 End of message termination 1.SiRF Technology Inc. does not support magnetic declination. All "course over ground" data are geodetic WGS84 directions. 2.2.2 RTCM Received Data The default communication parameters for DGPS Input are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, stop bit, and no parity. Position accuracy of less than 5 meters can be achieved with the GR-271 by using Differential GPS (DGPS) real-time pseudo-range correction data in RTCM SC-104 format, with message types 1,2, or 9. As using DGPS receiver with different 7 communication parameters, GR-271 may decode the data correctly to generate accurate messages and save them in battery-back SRAM for later computing. 3. Functional Test Install Guide 1. Install GPSViewer.exe from PC to your PDA(Microsoft Pocket PC OS or alike). (1) Install Microsoft ActiveSync to your PC, refer to your Pocket PC manual for installation procedure. (2) Setup your Pocket PC cradle to Desktop PC UART port. The Microsoft ActiveSync will detect your Pocket PC automatically. (3) Double Click the GpsViewer.exe on your PC, then GpsViewer.exe program will install automatically. 8 2. Push "Start""programs" bottom" GPS Viewer" 3. Push "Scan" bottom to scan your Com Port. then push "Open GPS" bottom. Select your Com Port (COM 1COM 10) 9 4. Select "GPS Status" to show the satellite diagram like below. 10 4. Trouble Shooting Problem Reason Weak or no GPS signal can be received at the place of GR-271 CF GPS Solution Connect an external antenna which locate as a open space to your GR-271 CF GPS and then press Reset Button Go outdoor and press Reset Button to try again, or connect an external antenna to improve the poor GPS signal. Pocket PC support multiple types of CPU. Make sure you download the correct software. (You can use `setting' function of start menu on your PDA to check the correct CPU type) Insert GR-271 CF GPS or Close all other applications that using the COM port. Check the GR-271 CF GPs is inserted correctly. Close the application and execute it again to reopen the COM port. Connect an external antenna to your GR-271 CF GPS and place it at a open space, then press Reset button. No position output but timer is counting At outdoor space but GPS signal is blocked by buildings or car roof. Execute Fail Wrong CPU Type Can't Open GR-271 CF GPS is not inserted or some other COM port application is using the COM port. Can't Find GPS Poor connection Module No action for few minutes may cause Pocket PC entry power save mode. It will close the COM port at the same time. No signal Weak or no GPS signal when using GR-271 CF GPS indoor. 11 5. Specifications Tracks up to 20 satellites. Receiver: L1, C/A code Snap Start: <3 sec(at < 25 minutes off period). Update rate: 1 HZ. Acquisition time Reacquisition Hot start Warm start Cold start Position accuracy: Non DGPS (Differential GPS) Position Velocity Time 5-25 m CEP without SA 0.1 m/sec, without SA 1 usec sync GPS Time 0.1sec.averaged 8 sec., averaged 38 sec., averaged 42 sec., averaged LED function: power On/Off and Navigation Update Indication Operation Temperature: -10 to +70 Store Temperature: -45 to +85 Operation Humidity: 5% to 95% No condensing. Power consumption <80mA at 3.3V+/-10% input Protocol and interface: NMEA output protocol: V.2.2 Baud rate: 4800 bps Data bit: 8 Parity: N EGNOS/WAAS Position < 2.2 m, horizontal 95% of time < 5 m, vertical 95% of time Dynamic Conditions: Altitude 18,000 meters max. (60,000 feet ) Velocity 515 meters / second max. (700 knots) Acceleration Jerk 4 G, max 20 meters/second, max Stop bit: 1 Output format: Standard: GGA,GSA,GSV, RMC. Optional: GLL,VTG,or SiRF binary Baud rate: 9600,19200,38400 bps NMEA Input messages NMEA/SiRF Binary Set altitude, position, date & time, select output messages and rates Interface: H/W: Compact Flash - CF type I S/W: Emulated COM Port 1-8 (Auto Select) Antenna Type: Built in Patch Antenna Minimum signal tracked: -159dBW Dimension: 93.5×43 ×11 mm Weight : < 34g * The specifications are subject to be changed without notice. * The measurement functions of this GPS CF card are not intended for use in tracking measurements that requires professional or industrial precision. Values produced by this GPS CF card should be considered as reasonable accurate representations only. 12 6. Warranty The GR-271 is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for one year from the date of purchase. Any failure of this product within this period under normal conditions will be replaced at no charge to the customers.