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RFG-1000
GPS Receiver
User Manual
RFG-1000 Ver1.5,
Jan/21/03’
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Contents WHAT IS RFG-1000 ?............................................................................................................. 3 RFG-1000 ARCHITECTURE................................................................................................. 3 WHAT IS INSIDE ? ................................................................................................................. 4 WHAT IS GPS ?..........................................................................................
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What is RFG-1000 ? RFG-1000 introduces a First GPS module in G-mouse type. The RFG-1000 provides a GPS measurement platform that performs the processor-intensive GPS tracking and processing tasks and FirstGPS software. It enables the host CPU–based software to calculate the actual position, velocity and time (PVT) solutions at its own pace, without burdening the other applications running on the device. RFG-1000 Architecture RFG-1000 ROYALTEK GPS DRIVER NMEA Outpu
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What Is Inside ? Before you start up, make sure that your package includes the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, contact RoyalTek immediately. Please refer to the contact information on the last page of this manual. ◆GPS Receiver ◆ Cable(RS-232 , USB, or PDA adaptor) ◆RFG-1000 install CD Disc What Is GPS ? In 1974 the USA Department of Defense set about developing a Global Positioning System (GPS), a constellation of 24 satellites that Orbits 12,000 miles abov
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RFG-1000 IPAQ 36xx/37xx/38xx Series HP Jornada 565 Car cigarette adaptor RS-232/PS2 USB 12V 5
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Start-Up for RFG-1000( RS-232 & USB)? Getting Started Step 1: Plug-in RS-232 or USB cable to your laptop or desktop PC. Step 2:Install USB driver if you use USB cable to connect RFG-1000 to your PC.(for detail , please go to USB driver installation for Windows Operation System) PS2 RS-232 Step 3:Install & run RoyalTek GPS Driver program.(for detail, please refer RoyalTek GPS Driver installation and RoyalTek GPS Driver operation ) Step 4:Choose the correct
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Start-Up for RFG-1000( PDA)? Getting Started Step 1: Plug-in PDA connector to your PDA. Step 2: Connect the car cigarette adaptor to your car. Step 3 Run RoyalTek GPS Driver program.(for detail, please refer RoyalTek GPS Driver installation and RoyalTek GPS Driver operation ) Step 4:Choose the correct COM port and baud rate (4800bps) for map or navigation software. 7
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USB Driver Installation for Windows Operation System? Getting Started Step 1:Plug USB connector to USB port of your laptop or desktop PC. Step 2: After plugging in RFG-1000, it will automatically detect hardware . Step 3: Insert RFG-1000 CD, system will automatically search and find the correct USB driver. Caution: During USB driver installation, a message box “Driver is not certificated by Microsoft” may pop-up. Please crick “Continue” to continue the USB driver installation.
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Step 6:Place RFG-1000 on the roof of your vehicle with magnetic base. Step 7:Choose the correct COM port and baud rate (4800bps) for map or navigation software. Caution: Sometimes, USB driver can’t work properly after recovering from power-saving mode. To solve this problem, please restart your PC and disable power-saving function. USB Driver Un-Installation for Windows Operation System? To completely remove the USB-driver , please run “DRemover98_2K.exe” in RFG-1000 CD.
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RoyalTek GPS Driver Installation( PC and PDA version) 1. The RFG-1000 Installation CD provides the whole set of the RoyalTek GPS Driver installation for PC and PDA. If you want to install RoyalTek GPS Driver on PDA, you should check the following items: (1) Install Microsoft ActiveSync to your PC. Refer to your Pocket PC manual for installation procedure. (2) Setup your PDA cradle to Desktop PC UART port . Microsoft ActiveSync will detect your Pocket PC automatically.
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RoyalTek GPS Driver Operation(for PDA version) 1. RFG-1000 needs RoyalTek GPS Driver program running at your PDA to process the signal received from the RFG-1000. 2. Once you install the RoyalTek GPS Driver, the RoyalTek GPS Driver program will add to your computer “Startup” directory. In manual mode, if you want to run RoyalTek GPS Driver, you can run “RoyalTek GPS Driver.exe” which is located at Windows\Start Menu\Programs Main screen
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Minimize Operation mode Satellite Status Satellite Status: Green : RFG-1000 fixed the satellites and got its position(2D or 3D) Red : Searching the satellite signal GPS(NMEA) OUTPUT: COM port which is assigned to your map or navigation software. For this example, you should select COM5 . Operation Mode: Plug and Play : RoyalTek GPS Driver will detect RFG-1000 automatically. Manual Mode :RoyalTek GPS Driver will be executed by user manually. If user unplug RFG-1000 , progr
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RoyalTek GPS Driver User Guide(PC version) This version provides the RoyalTek GPS Driver program that make the RFG-1000 working at PC. Hardware Status: Display the hardware status, which is one of the following conditions: 1) RoyalTek USB Cable GPS: RFG-1000 with USB interface. 2) Royaltek serial cable device: RFG-1000 with RS-232 interface 3) No hardware detected. GPS(NMEA) Output: GPS Port. You should assign this COM port for map or navigation software. Satellite status: Display
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Connection Settings: Connection Settings Connection Settings Connection Settings Enable/Disable COM port check In this page, firmware version and built date were displayed here. 14
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How to test RFG-1000(PDA version only) 1. Once you start RoyalTek RFG Monitor, the RoyalTek GPS Driver will be activated automatically. 2. Execute RoyalTek RFG Monitor by double clicking the RoyalTek RFG Monitor Icon as shown . 3. Please choose the COM port specified by RoyalTek GPS Driver. “Function” scroll bar: 1) About: Display the version of driver 2) Cold start: Initialize a cold start 3) Warm start: Initialize a warm start 15 4) Hot start: Initializ
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The baud rate of the RFG-1000 was defaulted as 4800 bps. RFG-1000 only work at the StrongArm CPU Pocket PC, so if your Pocket PC CPU is not this type then RFG-1000 cannot be activated. 4. If everything is OK, it will show the position information and satellite’s constellation. 5. If you want to cold start the GPS receiver, select “Cold Start” from the “Function” menu and click “Action” icon, the system will clear the RFG-1000 module data and initialize a cold start on GPS receiver.
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How to test RFG-1000(PC version only) 1. Once you start RoyalTek RFG Monitor, the RoyalTek GPS Driver will be activated automatically. 2. To execute RoyalTek RFG Monitor, please Go to Start up>Program>Royaltek>RFG-1000>RoyalTek RFG Monitor by double clicking the RoyalTek RFG Monitor. 3. Please choose the COM port specified by RoyalTek GPS Driver. “Function” scroll bar: 5) About: Display the version of driver 6) Cold start: Initialize a cold start 7) Warm start: Initialize a
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RoyalTek GPS Driver Un-Installation (for PDA version) Go to Start->Setting->System and select “Royaltek GPS Driver” for un-installation. RoyalTek GPS Driver Un-Installation (for PC version) 1. Quit RoyalTek GPS Driver program. 2. Go to Control panel>Remove & Install Program 3. Choose “Royaltek GPS Driver” for Win98,Me,2000 or XP 18
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Specifications Physical characteristics Dimension: 50±0.3(length) X 57 ±0.3(width) X 15.5 ±0.3(height) Weight 25 grams Temperature characteristics Storage temperature: -40 ℃ ~ +85 ℃. Operating temperature: -40 ℃ ~ +85 ℃. General Channels 8 channels L1 1575.42 MHz. C ／A code 1.023MHz chip rate. Accuracy Position accuracy ：25m, CEP without SA(50%). Velocity accuracy ：0.1 meter / second without SA Datum WGS-84. Position update rate Once per second. Dynamic conditions Al
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Power PS2/USB input power: DC 5V ± 5 %, 25mA, typical Car cigarette power adaptor: +9V ~ +16V. Certification FCC/CE compliant Waterproof standard IEC 68-2-18 test Ra1 20
