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1. COM port found in Step 3 The MightyGPS Technology Inc COM port is for the setup of SiRF demo program SIRFDEMO exe and some mapping software which supports GPS function For instance if it shows COM3 you have to switch to the COM port when you start SiRF demo program Please notice the action it is very important If you don t setup the right Com port no matter SiRF demo program or other mapping software it will be unable to communicate with your computer Step5 Place your G30 on the outside roof of your vehicle with magnetic base Notice 1 Uninstall Run the program DRemover98_2k exe to uninstall the dirvers 2 To receive NMEA0183 navigational data please use the Hyper Terminal program of Windows 98 ME 2000 Please setup the virtual COM port connected with G30U G30U L to Baud rate 4800 Data bit 8 Parity None Stop bit 1 Flow control None 3 The formats of NMEA messages are illustrated on Software Data section 4 To prevent from the poor contact the USB connector was designed as good fitting It is strongly hot plug and play this connector frequently MightyGPS Technology I nc 3 Using Data Logger Demo Program GPS Data Logger demo program is a Win98 Win2000 based application software to demo and test functions of G10 G30 This demo software will according to the configuration start recording upon power on and stop recording on running out of storage Users may use the demo program to e2. L or without G30R G30U data logger function These receivers are well suited to system integrators or users who use popular PC compatible system notebook PC PDA and off the shelf GPS solution G30 can be used as an ordinary real time GPS locator and in the mean time to log the GPS data to its on board flash memory The type of data to be logged as well as the data format can be specified by the user in the logging setup The log rate is also user definable When any of these are activated the character string is written to the log file along with the GPS data A companion software package provides above functions and replays these markers G30 can satisfy a wide variety of application for vehicle navigation tracking or leisure purpose In automotive applications the SiRF architecture supports advanced tracking capabilities through fast recovery times combined with reliable operation in urban and areas of dense foliage 1 1 Specification MightyGPS Technology I nc G30 Compact GPS Receiver Specifications G30R G30R L 12 Channel All in view tracking Terminated DB 9 serial connector Magnetic mount 25 meters CEP without SA 0 1 meters second without SA 515 meters sec 1000 Knots max 4 g max 20 meters sec max 18 000 meters 60 000 Feet max 45 sec Cold Start 38 sec Warm Start 8 sec Hot start 0 1 sec Reacquisition 1 sec 175dBW WGS 84 16M bit up to 15hrs for PVT dat
3. SiRF DEMO program Please refer to SiRF Demo user manual Notice 1 Make sure the power is off before the start 2 For safety reason please do not install G30 while driving 3 To receive NMEAO183 navigational data use the Hyper Terminal program of Windows 98 ME 2000 Please setup the COM port connected with G30R G30R L to Baud rate 4800 Data bit 8 MightyGPS Technology I nc Parity None Stop bit 1 Flow control None 4 The format of NMEA messages is illustrated on Software Data section 5 To prevent from the poor contact the 4 pin mini din connector was designed as good fitting It is strongly recommended that users don t plug amp unplug this connector frequently 2 2 Connecting G30 For G30U G30U L USB type Step Run the program USBDRV exe to unzip it You will find the serwpl inf file in the PL 2303 directory Step2 Connect G30U G30U L to the USB port of your computer The devices will be detected automatically Please follow the installation procedure until the system asks you to locate the driver file Please point out the directory PL 2303 in Stepl 08a OOK 1 re EW Step3 To check where the COM port is for the USB device please open Control Panel click on System choose Devices Manager and then check the Port COM amp LPT It should have a USB to Serial Port there Look at which COM port is Step4 User s application can access the G30U via the
4. Upload recorded data e Change Recording Interval e Change Recording Mode e Programmable Device ID e Clear recorded data e Upgrade Firmware MightyGPS Technology Inc 3 1 Getting Connected First connect G30 L to the USB RS232 slot of your PC Launch demo program and use select comport button first speed button to select the correct COM port connected When COM port is correct selected then press connect speed button to connect G30 L Once connected all the other disabled buttons will become enabled see Fig 1 The connected device G30 L is shown in the message area The connecting result is shown in the status area Sometimes users may need to retry if the connection failed Fig 1 Device connected MightyGPS Technology I nc 3 2 Uploading Data Use data sync speed button to upload record Users need to specify a file to save the uploaded data A blue bar will display to indicate the upload progressing Use erase speed button to clear logged data After uploading the recorded data users need to erase the storage of the device to enable the device to record new data again Fig 2 Uploading recorded data MightyGPS Technology I nc 3 3 Data Review Use analysis speed button to read back and display recorded data see Fig 4 Some summary data is shown in the message area The diameter of the yellow circle is 20 meters The diameter of the green circle is 100 mete
5. gy 2 500000 2 500000 m SCALE X 00000040x00000040 qx qgy 1 250000 1 250000 m SCALE X 00000040x00000040 qx gy 1 250000 1 250000 m Connected UI Fig 5 Background map loaded MightyGPS Technology Inc Users can use Adj Map button to set the correct map range in WGS84 see fig 6 Use Clear map button to remove the background map Use Zoom In Zoom Out buttons to change view range H Lmap setup las v j xas v2 j SSC Fig 6 Adjust the map range 4 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Test fail 1 Poor connection 1 Check the RS 232 and PS 2 connector or No serial port output 2 SiRF Demo set on wrong configuration USB connector to make sure they are well connected 2 Check SiRF demo set on correct COM port and baud rate Open COM port fail The serial COM port has been used for other application program 1 Close all the other application programs and return to the SiRF Demo 2 If the problem still happen Restart the computer and run the SiRF Demo again No position output but timer is counting 1 Weak or no GPS signal can be received by G30 2 At outdoor space but GPS signal is block by building 1 Go outdoor place without high building to block the signal 12
6. G30x L GPS Data Logger Receiver Embedded Solutions MightyGPS Technology I nc http www mightygps com MightyGPS Technology I nc Contents NR ee 3 lI NS ORIN ATOM E 4 Te o EA E E 5 2 1 Connecting G30 For G30R G30R L PS 2 type 0 eee 5 2 2 Connecting G30 For G30U G30U L USB type eee 6 3 Using Data Logger Demo Program iccs26icuiieereiinieeumncamiees 8 3 1 Getune Connected sierteelt eie anase EEE LE R EAE ETERS 9 3 2 Uploading K E 10 3 3 D ta REVIEW eege ee 11 NK Ee EE 14 MightyGPS Technology I nc 1 Introduction The G30 L Compact GPS receiver data logger is about the half size of a computer mouse Based on the SiRF star II chip set manufactured by SiRF Technology Inc G30 L supports all features and maintains the technical specifications of the SiRF star II architecture G30 L receiver is a fully self contained receiver for the Global Positioning System with data logger capabilities Inside the container the TF30 module provides complete GPS signal processing from antenna input to serial data output The module connects seamlessly to low cost active antenna Moreover G30 L is also a mini data logger up to 15hrs for PVT data Hz update rate by using SiRF GSP2e integrated ARM7TDMI microprocessor and on board flash memory Two versions of G30x are available G3OR comes with a 9 pin serial connector and G30U comes with a USB connector Also both modules can come with G30R L G30U
7. a 1Hz update rate G30R L only 5V DC 0 3 watt Hardware software baud rates 4800 baud default NMEA 0188 v2 2 SiRF Binary Compact integrated receiver and antenna 66 x 50 x 25 5 85g 10 C to 70 C 40 C to 85 C GPS Specifications are subjected to change without notice G30U G30U L 12 Channel All in view tracking Terminated USB serial connector 12 ft cable Magnetic mount 25 meters CEP without SA 0 1 meters second without SA 515 meters sec 1000 Knots max 4 g max 20 meters Jeer 7 max 18 000 meters 60 000 Feet max 45 sec Cold Start 38 sec Warm Start 8sec Hot start 0 1 sec Reacquisition 1 sec 175dBW WGS 84 16M bit up to 15hrs for PVT data 1Hz update rate G30U L only 5V DC 0 3 watt Hardware software baud rates 4800 baud default NMEA 0183 v2 2 SIRF Binary Compact integrated receiver and antenna 66 x 50 x 25 5 85g 10 C to 70 C 40 C to 85 C GPS MightyGPS Technology I nc 2 Installation 2 1 Connecting G30 For G30R G30R L PS 2 type Step1 Plug RS 232 to COM port of your Notebook PC or Handheld PC Step2 Plug PS2 connector in the PS2 mouse outlet of your Laptop PC or Handheld PC Place your PC in a safe and plane surface inside the vehicle Step3 Place your G30 on the outside roof of your vehicle with magnetic base Step4 Choose the correct COM port for running the map or navigation software Step5 Run the
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