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Rikaline GPS-6017
GPS Receiver
SiRF Star III
User’s Guide
Dec. 13, 2005
Rikaline International Corp.
14F, 171, ChenGong Rd., Sanchong City, Taipei 241, Taiwan, R.O.C
Phone: +886-2-8973-1899 Fax: +886-2-8973-1896
E-Mail: info@rikaline.com.tw Web: www.rikaline.com.tw
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline TABLE OF CONTENTS ……….………………………………………………………………………………….. 0. Quick USe 3 ..………………………………………………………………….. 0.1 Check GPS Package 3 …..…………………………………………………………………….. 0.2 Check Connector 3 ………………………………………………. 0.3 Connect GPS-6017 to your machine 3 ………………………………………………………………….. 0.4 Manufacturing Default 3 ………………………………………………………………………… 0.5 Important Features 3 ………………………………………………………………
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline 0. Quick Use 0.1 Check GPS Package 0.1.1 Standard Package GPS-6017 (GPS Receiver) + Documents CD + Warranty Card + quick installation reference. 0.1.2 Optional Package The shop may bundle different accessories for you as follows: 1. PC Cable 2. PDA Cable 3. PDA Holder 4. Software (Navigation Software + Digital Map) 5. Others 0.2 Check connector
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview The Rikaline GPS-6017 Smart Antenna is a total solution GPS receiver, designed based on SiRF Star III SOC single chip architecture. This positioning application meets strict needs such as car navigation, mapping, surveying, security, agriculture and so on. Only clear view of sky and certain power supply are necessary to the unit. It communicates with other
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline Hot start 6 sec, averaged Warm start 38 sec., averaged Cold start 42 sec., averaged 4) Position accuracy: A) Non DGPS (Differential GPS) Position <10 M at 2D RMS Velocity 0.1 meters/second, with SA off Time 1 microsecond synchronized GPS time B) DGPS (Differential GPS) or WAAS / EGNOS ON (Built by demand) Position 1 ~ 5 meter, typical Velocity 0.05 meters/secon
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline 2. Operational characteristics 2.1 Initialization As soon as the initial self-test is complete, the GPS-6017 begins the process of satellite acquisition and tracking automatically. Under normal circumstances, it takes approximately 45 seconds to achieve a position fix, 38 seconds if ephemeris data is known. After a position fix has been calculated, information about valid position, vel
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline 3. Hardware interface 3.1 Dimension Size: 62.0(W) x 46.1(D) x 18.0(H) (mm) 2.44"(W) x 1.81"(D) x 0.71"(H). 3.2 Hardware The GPS-6017 includes an antenna in a unique style waterproof gadget. Simply connect PS-2 female connector to one of the optional accessories and link to either your notebook PC, PDA or other devices. The one-piece cigarette adapter allows you to connect G
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline 3.4.1 A-6011 Mini Din Female and PS-2 male connector: Cable Length: To GPS-6017: 1 meter RS-232 to PS-2: 45 cm Note: PS-2 with long cable (1 meter) is for GPS PS-2 with short cable (45mm) is for power 3.4.1.1 Mini Din Female connector function definition: Pin Signal Name 1 N.C 2 Tx 3 Rx 4 N.C 5 Ground 6 N.C 7 N.C 8 N.C 9 DGPS in N.C = No connection
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline 3.4.3 A-6031 USB Cable The function definition of the A Type USB connector is as follows: Pin Signal Name 1 +5V 2 D + 3 D - 4 Ground 3.4.4 A-6014 High power connector Color Signal Black Ground VCC (Red) Red +6~30 VDC Tx (Green) Green Tx(RS-232) Rx (White) White Rx(RS-232) DGPS (Orange) Orange DGPS IN Ground (Black) (Build on Demand) 3.4.5
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline 4. USB Driver 4.1 System Requirements IBM, Pentium or above and other compatible PC; 16 MB and above memory; Windows 98/Me/2000; VGA Graphic Adapter. 4.2 Installation 4.2.1 Virtual COM Port Driver Installation Windows XP Follow these steps to install the Windows XP VCOM driver: 1. Connect the USB cable between the host computer and the cable target device. 2. Windows will open a “
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline 5. Warranty The GPS-6017 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. 11 Rikaline International Corp. 14F, 171, Chen-Gong Road, SanChong City, Taipei 241, Taiwan Tel: ++886 2 8973 1899 Fax: ++886 2
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline Appendix A Software Interface The GPS-6017 interface protocol is based on the National Marine Electronics Association's NMEA 0183 ASC Ⅱ 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). A.1 NMEA T
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline A.1.2 Geographic Position with Latitude/Longitude (GLL) Table A-4 contains the values for the following example: $GPGLL,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,161229.487,A*2C Table A-4 GLL Data Format Name Example Units Description Message ID $GPGLL GLL protocol header Latitude 3723.2475 ddmm.mmmm N/S Indicator N N=north or S=south Longitude 12158.3416 dddmm.mmmm E/W Indicator W
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline Table A-8 GSV Data Format Name Example Units Description Message ID $GPGSV GSV protocol header Number of Messages 2 Range 1 to 3 Message Number 1 Range 1 to 3 Satellites in View 07 Range 1 to 12 Satellite ID 07 Channel 1 (Range 1 to 32) Elevation 79 degrees Channel 1 (Maximum 90) Azimuth 048 degrees Channel 1 (True, Range 0 to 359) SNR (C/No) 42 dBHz Range 0 to 99, null w
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline Reference M Magnetic (1) Speed 0.13 Knots Measured horizontal speed Units N Knots Speed 0.2 Km/hr Measured horizontal speed Units K Kilometers per hour Checksum *6E End of message termination (1) SiRF Technology Inc. does not support magnetic declination. All “course over ground” data are geodetic WGS84 directions. A.2 RTCM Received Data The defaul
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline Appendix B Earth Datums & Output Setting B.1 Earth Datums The GPS-6017 is built in earth datum with WGS84. B.2 Setting B.2.1 Manufacturing Default Datum: WGS84. Baud Rate: 9600. Output: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG. WAAS/EGNOS: OFF (Optional ON is for the area covered by WAAS/EGNOS) B.2.2 Baud Rate and Output Sentences Setting B.2.2.1 By SiRFdemo Progr
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline Appendix C Ordering Information C.1 Product Options C.1.1 OutPut Level (or Data) GPS-6017: RS-232 & TTL (Standard) With 2-meter Cable and PS-2 Female Connector. C.1.2 Color Option BK Black (Standard) Other Color: by demand C.2 Accessories C.2.1 Cables A-6011 Com Port connector (For use with standard RS-232 port) A-6011-S Standard COM+PS
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GPS-6017 Operating Manual Rikaline Seq. Part No. Appl. Model 31 A-6017-T2 Toshiba E-330/740 32 A-6017-X O 2 – XDA / T-Mobiles – MDA 33 A-6017-X1 MDA II Remarks: All A-6017 series Cigarette Adapters are up to 2A and with certificate of CE, FCC and e mark no. 021433. All A-6012 series Cigarette Adapters are up to 850mA with certificate of CE, FCC and
