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USB GPS User’s Guide V2.3 (WIN)
USB GPS Receiver
BU-303 (SiRF II)
BU-353(SiRF III)
BU-333N (SiRF III)
(Information on installation of the USB driver contained in this document is also applicable to our USB
cable set #BR305-USB)
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DOCUMENT REVISIONS REV NO. DATE DESCRIPTION APPROVED 1.2 02-28-2003 Initial document BRF 2.0 06-08-2005 New document format NRG 2.1 04-07-2006 Revision of embedded web links AAK 2.2 31-10-2007 Add USB for Vista Driver install explain LLE 2.3 03-12-2008 Add BU-333N Model LEE © 2006 Globalsat Technology Corporation/USGlobalsat, Inc. All rights reserved. The Globalsat logo is a trademark of Globalsat Corporat
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USB GPS (WIN) Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................3 WELCOME.........................................................................................................................3 1. GETTING STARTED.......................................................................
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USB GPS (WIN) PACKAGE CONTENTS - USB GPS Receiver - Driver CD-ROM with User’s Guide and test utility for WIN and Mac O/S* • WIN Users please refer to the root directory on the included CD-ROM for installation instructions and drivers. NOTE: Your can also download WIN driver and Installation Guides at: www.usglobalsat.com/ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The Globalsat USB GPS receivers requires a Windows, or Macintosh laptop computer, with a CD- rd ROM*, USB port, and NMEA compati
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USB GPS (WIN) From within your mapping, or navigation software (including the supplied GPS Information utility), you will need to manually configure the selection of the COM port to what was assigned to the GPS receiver so that proper communication between the GPS receiver and mapping program can occur. Most all software requires that you manually configure the COM port setting for any GPS device you use. IMPORTANT: 1. You must change the default rate setting of your mapping software
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USB GPS (WIN) 2. INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER TO YOUR LAPTOP 1. Place the product CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Auto-run should detect the CD bring up the following screen below. 3. Click on the button titled “USB Driver For XP” or ‘’USB Driver For Vista’’ from the main screen as shown above. 4. Or should your “Auto-Run” be disabled on your PC, use Windows Explorer or File Manager to locate the file titled ”PL-2303 Driver Installer.exe” and “PL-2303 Vista Driver Installer.exe
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USB GPS (WIN) 3. COM PORT VERIFICATION 1. Once your USB Driver has been installed, you will need to confirm which COM Port your PC has assigned to it in order to properly configure any software that will be utilizing the GPS data being received. 2. Your USB GPS MUST be plugged into your USB port at this time. 3. Using Window’s Control Panel, select System > Hardware > Device Manager 4. Then look under the heading of: PORTS (Com & LPT) 5. There should be a listing for: Prolific Ser
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USB GPS (WIN) 5. USING / TESTING YOUR GPS RECEIVER Once the USB GPS receiver’s driver and your personal mapping software have been installed and configured properly, you can begin to use your navigation system by plugging the USB GPS into your laptop’s USB port and launching your mapping software. If you don’t have a mapping, or navigation software, we’ve included a GPS test utility called “GPS Info” for the purpose of confirming your installation and configuration. This utility can be
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USB GPS (WIN) NOTE: Configuration (or selection) of an assigned COM port for the GPS device from within your mapping or charting software must be completed whenever using a software for the first time. 6. UN-INSTALL THE USB DRIVER Run the file the Remover98_2k.exe to uninstall the USB GPS driver. 7. FAQ’s I an not getting GPS data into my application. 1. Check your DEVICE MANAGER to confirm the COM Port number assigned to the GPS Receiver (it will be listed under the PORTS
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USB GPS (WIN) resellers, these units are WAAS/EGNOS enabled unless otherwise stated. Accuracy can be up to 5 meters 3D RMS with WAAS enabled and 10-15 meters 2D RMS WAAS disabled What is ideal GPS environment? The GPS requires an open, clear view of the sky. Buildings, covered parking areas, tunnels and dense foliage can cause the GPS receiver to be unable to get a location fix. If you are parked in a covered parking lot or near a tall building, it is recommended that you drive away
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USB GPS (WIN) 9. SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES Please read this section carefully before using the GPS receiver Globalsat Technology Corporation / USGlobalsat, Inc. will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure to observe common sense precautions. Your personal judgment, traffic regulations, and common sense must always take precedence over any directions produced by GPS receiver or the mapping software WARNING: Make sure that the GPS receiver is secure
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USB GPS (WIN) 10. LIMITED WARRANTY Globalsat/USGlobalsat warrants product hardware against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (unless the product states otherwise), and only when purchased from a recognized “authorized dealer”. Products purchased from any unauthorized source, such as unauthorized e-Bay resellers, will not qualify for free warranty service/support and may require the end-user
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USB GPS (WIN) 11. BU-303 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics (Receiver) GPS Chipset SiRF Star II e/LP Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHZ C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels 12 all-in-view tracking Sensitivity -147 dBm Accuracy 10m 2D RMS WAAS enabled Position Horizontal 15m 2D RMS WAAS disabled Velocity 0.1m/sec 95% (SA off), Time 1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time WAAS Enabled for North America product s (USGlobalSat, Inc) Datum Datum WGS-84 Acquis
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USB GPS (WIN) 12. BU-353/333N SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics (Receiver) GPS Chipset SiRF Star III e/LP Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHZ C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels 20 all-in-view tracking Sensitivity -159 dBm Accuracy 5m 2D RMS WAAS enabled Position Horizontal 10m 2D RMS WAAS disabled Velocity 0.1m/sec 95% (SA off), Time 1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time WAAS Enabled for North America product s (USGlobalSat, Inc) Datum Datum WGS-84 A
