di-GPS Pro L User Guide v1.5 - di
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1. If di GPS Pro L is properly connected the Green LED will start to flash indicating the GPS receiver is searching for a signal The Green LED will stay on once signal has been established and the receiver is ready to supply the current position di GPS Pro L will automatically detect the connection of the USB port The power switch will be disabled when connected to PC The power switch only functions when connected to DSLR camera di GPS Link Software is used for the data logger configuration Please refer to Glink user guide for log configuration and data download di GPS Link software and user guide can be downloaded at http www di gps com di gps support htm Note Do not connect USB cable to PC and 10 pin cable to camera at the same time di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 9 Power Mode Switch di GPS continuously to search locked to the satellites It sends current GPS lo2. 12 Remote Control Socket Nikon remote control accessories MC 30 MC 36 can be connected to the 10 pin remote control socket of di GPS Pro L for remote shutter release Remove the 10 pin socket cover before using the Nikon remote control accessories The remote control socket still works when the unit Is off di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 13 Specifications General Chipset SIRF Star Ill Low Power Frequency L1 1575 42 MHz C A code 1 023 MHz chip rate Channels 20 channel all in view tracking Sensitivity 159 dBm Accuracy Open Sky Position 10 meters 2D RMS 5 meters 2D RMS WAAS enabled Velocity 0 1 m s Time 1us synchronized to GPS time Datum WGS 84 Acquisition Time Open sky stationary requirements Reacquisition 0 1 sec average Hot start 1 sec average Warm start 38 sec average Cold start 42 sec average Dynamic Conditions 8MB flash memory for
3. 0 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 5 Mount di GPS Pro L to camera di GPS Pro L provides two mounting methods It can be mounted on the flash accessory shoe or attached to the camera strap with the camera strap mount Diagram 1 di GPS Pro L was mounted on the flash accessory shoe Diagram 2 di GPS Pro L attached to the camera strap with strap mount accessory t i di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 6 Connect di GPS Pro L to camera Connect the D
4. No GPS data will be recorded in the photos No fixed Signal searching TE di GPS continuous sends the last fixed in the _ GPS data logger s memory to the camera until new a fixed available Flashing Icon Steady The last fixed GPS location will be recorded to ohotos Fixed available ad GPS di GPS continuously sending the current Steady On Icon Stead GPS location to the camera 7 5N N A Flash once when data is logging to memory Flash once Memory is full Steady On The LED on di GPS Pro L only represents the status of di GPS Pro L not the reception of GPS data by the DSLR camera GPS data are only recorded when the icon is displayed in the top LCD panel of the DSLR camera Please make sure that the icon is displayed before shooting di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 11 Last Fix Repeat LFR di GPS Pro L continuously reports the last fix when the GPS si
5. SLR camera and di GPS Pro L as described below 1 Turn off the camera 2 Remove the Cap from the 10 pin remote terminal on the camera body 3 Store the Cap in a safe place 4 Connect di GPS Pro L to the camera s 10 pin remote terminal with 10 pin connector Do not use any extension cord The 10 pin connector must be aligned with the mark on the camera body Tighten the locking nut on the 10 pin connecior 5 Switch the power mode to On or Auto 6 Turn the camera on 7 f di GPS Pro L is properly connected the camera will display a blinking icon in the top control panel as the GPS receiver is searching for a signal The icon will stop blinking once signal has been established and the receiver is ready to supply the current position di GPS Pro L will automatically detect the connection of the camera It cannot be turned on when the camera is not connected whatever the power mode switch is set to On or Auto Both On and Auto mode is only function when the camera is properly connected Each satellite broadcasts a digital message that contains two types of information One type is ephemeris data which includes the assigned serial number of the satellite the status of the satellite healthy or faulty the current date and time The second type is almanac data and includes precise orbital position of every satellite in the system At the initialize stage di GPS Pro L needs all these data for the pos
6. cation to the camera when locked to satellites If no fix available it sends the last GPS location in the data logger s memory to the camera until the new fixed available When metering system active di GPS turns on automatically and start to searching satellites It immediately sends the last fixed in the data logger to camera It sends the current GPS location to camera once new fixed available When metering system inactive di GPS turn off automatically di GPS in off states The remote control socket still works when the unit is off di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 10 Status LED indicator for di GPS Pro L fix or not fix When the camera establishes communication with di GPS a icon will be displayed in the LCD panel of the camera Status LED GPSicon Description o t No fixed Signal searching J gCPSe Data logger memory empty Flashing Flashing Icon
7. di GPS Pro L digital images GPS receiver Built in data Logger User Guide Ver 1 5 Please visit our website www di gps com for the latest version of the user guide di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 1 Contents Introduction Warning Precaution for Use Part Names Mount di GPS Pro L to camera Connect di GPS Pro L to camera Connect di GPS Pro L to PC Power Mode Switch Status LED indicator for di GPS Pro L fix or not fix Last Fix Repeat LFR Remote Control Socket Specifications Warranty di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited 10 11 12 13 14 15 Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United Sta
8. ds of today s digital photographers di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 3 Warning Precaution for Use Keep out of reach of children This device contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard Consult a physician immediately if a child swallows any part of this device Under no circumstances should you attempt to disassemble the product and repair it yourself Doing so may result in electric shock or product malfunction Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident send the unit to Dawn Technology Limited for inspection For more information please visit our web site at www di qps com Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or expose to water or rain Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire Do not expose to flame
9. gnal is lost or the unit is out of the GPS coverage With this new function di GPS Pro L is able to provide the last fixed GPS data with current UTC date time to the DSLR camera even if there is no GPS signal for example inside buildings During initialization di GPS Pro L needs to obtain a first fix before the LFR works properly Once the GPS unit has a good position fix the GPS will continuously report the last fix with current UTC date time if the GPS signal is lost or the unit is out of GPS coverage Once the new fix available the GPS unit will immediately report the updated GPS position to the camera After a power reset power off on di GPS Pro L reads the last GPS position in internal memory If there is no GPS data in the internal memory or the internal clock is out of battery di GPS Pro L will report no fix available The camera s GPS icon will flash and no GPS data will be recorded The GPS unit will report the last recorded GPS data in the internal memory with current UTC date time after power reset The internal Real Time Clock RTC is powered by the built in super capacitor The operation time of built in Super capacitor is about 4 hours at room temperature after the GPS unit turned off Exhaustion of power of super capacitor may cause incorrect RTC Turn on the GPS unit and the super capacitor will be charged in a few minutes The last good fix will be recorded in each photo until a new fix available some mode
10. ition fixed It usually takes a minute to few minutes to receive all data An open sky outdoor environment will enable faster acquisition process It will take a longer time at a weak signal environment Once di GPS Pro L locked to the satellites it will only take a few seconds for reacquisition even at weak signal environment di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 7 Note di GPS Pro L cannot be turned on when the camera are not connected Please refer to user manual of your DSLR for more information on taking photographs with a GPS Be sure to turn off your camera before disconnecting the di GPS Pro L Do not connect or disconnect di GPS Pro L while the camera is on Failure to observe this precaution could cause a malfunction of the camera Do not carry the camera by di GPS Pro L or subject the camera or cord to physical shocks while the cord is connected Failure to observe this precaution co
11. ls of the DSLR camera Nikon D7000 D700 D3 D3S amp D3X Support the function Use GPS to set camera clock To prevent the incorrect time set disable the Use GPS to set camera clock function under the GPS menu or turn on the GPS unit and wait for new fix before turn on the camera LATITUDE gt N 22 2324977 LONGITUDE oe 113 58 568 eS a LATITUDE N w CCVA LONGITUDE SE 113 58 568 gen E An LATITUDE f r zl 22 23 497 LONGITUDE E ALTITUDE 25m TIME UTC 13 01 2011 10 11 36 ALTITUDE 25m TIME UTC 13 01 2011 05 43 49 113 58 568 ALTITUDE 25m MP Time uTC 14 01 2011 gt 07 21 04 ae Photo A Photo B Photo C Photos A B C were shot in three different indoor locations with no satellites in view Last position in the memory repeated with a CURRENT UTC time di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5
12. or excessive heat Do not expose to high temperatures Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle under the sun or in other areas subject to extremely high temperatures Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or in damage to the casing or internal parts Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from this device remove the 10 pins connector immediately and send the unit to Dawn Technology Limited service for inspection For more information please visit our web site at www di gops com di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 Part Names A Power Mode Switch B Status LED C Remote Control Socket D DSLR Connection Cable E Flash Accessory Shoe Mount F Camera Strap Mount di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D30
13. ranty Dawn Technology will repair or replace the product free of charges Please keep your original invoice as proof of purchase Customers who have products covered under the warranty are required to contact Dawn Technology Limited by e mail for troubleshooting issues before returning product Customer should responsible for shipping and insurance charges for returning the product to Dawn Technology Limited Charges will be imposed for repair product which is out of warranty coverage or invalid warranty The guarantee is not valid if defect is due to damage caused by incorrect use poor maintenance or if alterations or repairs have been carried out by persons not authorized by Dawn Technology Limited For the device to be used correctly the user should strictly adhere to all instructions included in the user guide and should abstain from any actions or uses that are described as undesired or which are warned against in the user guide Information in this document is subject to change without notice Dawn Technology Limited reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries F
14. tes and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 Introduction Thank you for purchasing di GPS Pro L GPS Receiver di GPS Pro L digital images GPS is specially designed for a DSLR Digital Single lens reflex camera It provides real time position latitude longitude elevation and the precise time UTM time information to your DSLR camera It records the locations to each digital image file so that you will never forget the exact location where you took the pictures di GPS Pro L has a built in 8MB internal flash memory data logger It records up to 260 096 data points di GPS Pro L reports the last fixed position when no GPS signal is available or the unit is out of GPS coverage di GPS Pro L allows you to save your present location data to your digital image file lis State Of The Art technology provides extremely fast TTFF Time To First Fix unrivaled high sensitivity and superior performance in virtually any outdoor environment di GPS Pro L can work in a place where GPS was not possible before in the woods under very heavy foliage canyons terrain obstructions in cities with densely populated high rise buildings and even inside a train or a car with no external antenna required It is designed to meet the rigorous deman
15. ujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5
16. uld result in physical damage of the cord Re place the caps on the camera when the terminals are not in use di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 Connect di GPS Pro L to PC di GPS Pro L can be connected to any PC with USB port A 10 pin connector to USB cable is supplied for PC connection di GPS Pro L supports Windows and Mac OSX The Virtual COM Port Drivers for different OS can be downloaded at di GPS support page http www di gps com di gps support htm 1 Disconnect the di GPS Pro L from the camera 2 Remove the Cap from the 10 pin remote terminal on di GPS Pro L body 3 Store the Cap in a safe place 4 Connect di GPS Pro L with the supplied 10 pin connector to USB cable Do not use any extension cord The 10 pin connector must be aligned with the mark on di GPS Pro L body Tighten the locking nut on the 10 pin connector 5 Connect USB cable to USB port of PC 6
17. up to 260 096 data points Able to record data in a circular or FIFO format Time trigger 1s 65536s or Distance trigger 1m 65536m Data can be password protected Data Logger Altitude 18 000 meters 60 000 feet max Power Source Powered from DSLR camera via 10 pin connector cable Power consumption less than 36mA Protocol Baud rate 4 800 bps Output message NMEA 0183 Interface Nikon10 pin connector direct connect to Nikon DSLR cameras Physical Characteristics Dimension 50mm 32mm 13mm Weight 50g Operating Temperature 10 C to 45 C Operating Humidity 5 to 90 No Condensing Specifications are subject to change without any notice di GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS D2X D2XS D200 D3 D3X D300 D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and or other countries Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U S A Inc in the United States and or other countries Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and or other countries Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies V1 5 14 Warranty Dawn Technology Limited guarantees its product which is determined to be defective or faulty materials and workmanship for a period of one year after the date of purchase During the one year war
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