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2. 5 m GPS Tracklogger User Manual p 1 7 GPS Tracklogger User Manual Last revised 03 05 2004 al GPS Tracklogger User Manual p 2 7 Table of contents EO EN 3 S R DESCIDA E EAE A EEEE A EEEE 3 2 1 Configure track reSOlUtiON ccccc cece eee eeeceeeceeeseeeseeeeeeseeeseeeaeeseeeseeaes 4 Ge De ee EE 4 mse FEV 65 4 3 2 Optional parameters rrrnarranennrnanrnnrvarnnnnnnrnernannnernnnnannneeneenusnnennuennnen 5 FONN D iA MANTA EEE ERE P En 5 3 5 Data stored by GPS Tracklogger cccccccecceecceeceeeeeeseeseeeseeeaeeeeeees 5 3 6 Communication protocols cceceescsecceeseeteeceueceeteeecseteeeeeeeaetseeeeeeuees 5 3 7 Compatible software rrrrarrnrerorrarnnrrrarrarnnnenernannnernannanenernuannennneneennenn 6 4 Using the GPS Tracklogger rrarrnnrnnnrvanenanrvannnannnnrnnnrnanenannnnrnnnenanenannnnnnnnne 6 2 1PEOE TNC S HUSE orane TEER 6 4 2 GPS receiver configuration r arrnarrrannnrrrnnevanrranrrannnarnnnnnannnannneennsennn 6 ES SOONG EE EEE 6 4 4 Download data to PG rrarrrarnaronornarnarnnnrnnrnnnnneennsnnnenernnnnnennnennennnnneennsnnn 6 4 SE 6 DN tit casita sacs Save E E E A 6 ee MSO OO EEE 6 Sr 2 ME NNN 7 6 Contact INFO 0 ccc cc ccc ccecccccccccecccccccececceccacecceaecueacenedcenesueacsneaeeesueatsneanentass 7 5 m GPS Tracklogger User Manual p 3 7 1 Overview GPS Tracklogger is a small device that records position data fro
3. col used to communicate between GPS and Tracklogger MLR Log It protocol used to communicate between Tracklogger and PC al GPS Tracklogger User Manual p 6 7 3 7 Compatible software e LogTool uses internal protocol data stored in OziExplorer format e GPSDump Log It protocol e CompeGPS Log It protocol e MaxPunkte Log It protocol e Check in Log It protocol 4 Using the GPS Tracklogger 4 1 Before the first use To use GPS Tracklogger you will need GPS receiver that outputs NMEA 0183 Version 2 data via serial interface RS 232 Most current GPS receivers are capable of that GPS Tracklogger is provided ready to use It only requires a pair of AA batteries to start operating Please ensure that the batteries are in the unit and are in good condition 4 2 GPS receiver configuration The NMEA 0183 output should be turned on The data rate should be set to 4800 bps 4 3 Logging After insertion of batteries the unit turns on see chapter 2 Then it is ready to log After 30 seconds of inactivity it turns to stand by mode In this mode it still monitors the COM port but it consumes a little power When the position data or signal from PC is found the logger turns on again 4 4 Download data to PC To download data to PC the standard null modem cable is needed There are several PC programs that can be used see chapter 5 4 5 Limitations GPS Tracklogger is not waterproof In w
4. et conditions an additional protection is required The device should be kept away from sources of strong electromagnetic field like cell phones or radio transmitters Even though the GPS Tracklogger proved to be reliable device it is recommended to have a backup e g turned on track recording function in GPS receiver 5 Software 5 1 LogTool Log Tool enables to download and erase data from Tracklogger It is also used to update and restore the firmware Most current versions allow configuring track resolution Configure button Downloaded data is stored in a text file OziExplorer track format al GPS Tracklogger User Manual p 7 7 CAUTION It is recommended always to use the newest Log Tool and firmware versions in order to get rid of errors during track download The transfer protocol as well as the data format differs between particular versions and it is not backward compatible Before upgrading Tracklogger firmware it is recommended to download and erase the track as the new firmware version may not understand the data correctly 5 2 Other software GPS Tracklogger works with any application that supports MLR Log It protocol You may use e GPSDump e CompeGPS e MaxPunkte e Check in 6 Contact info For more information please visit http tracklogger lucznik pl You may also send an e mail to tracklogger lucznik pl Snail mail address Kamil Lucznik Kopcinskiego 1 12 02 777 Warszawa POLAND
5. m the GPS receiver It allows to record tracks very precisely with 1 10000 arcminute resolution what means greater then 20 cm accuracy To get current position the NMEA protocol is used this protocol is supported by most of GPS receivers Then it is stored inside 1MB nonvolatile FlashROM memory which has 67000 track points capacity To download data to PC the LogTool can be used or any other application that uses MLR Log It protocol Unlike the other loggers Tracklogger lets you decide how often the position is logged Logging frequency may be set between 2 seconds and 8 minutes what means that continuous logging time may vary between 1 5 and 372 days The track is stored with grater resolution then the one stored by GPS receiver The green line on the graph below represents the track stored by GPS receiver the blue line represents the track recorded by GPS Tracklogger 2 Description GPS Tracklogger may be used as an extension to your GPS receiver Since it works with the older models too it could act as an upgrade You may consider buying it especially when your receiver has limited track recording functionality The unit uses NMEA protocol to communicate with the GPS receiver This is the most common protocol used by GPS receivers The track data may be downloaded to PC by means of various applications which support MLR Log It protocol e g GPSDump A special cable null modem is required it may be purchased with Trackl
6. ogger In order to connect Tracklogger to GPS standard GPS data cable is needed the same that is used to connect GPS to PC Rugged and pocket size plastic case the case size may vary insignificantly is suitable for all kind of outdoor activities GPS Tracklogger works on two AA size batteries or rechargeables One battery set lasts for at least 400 hours of continuous work logging Since it consumes a little power GPS Tracklogger can even work on used GPS batteries GPS Tracklogger User Manual p 4 7 GPS Tracklogger is equipped with small LCD display and green LED diode indicating proper work The LCD display shows reports about current logger s state Successive screens displayed by the device during operating 1 Intro screen Memory state Battery state GPS Tracklogger is ready to work During the work the device shows actual time UTC GMT and number of visible satellites Flickering characters means proper work Between some screens the actual memory 2 and battery 3 state are shown There are some additional screens like low battery warning low memory warning etc 2 1 Configure track resolution The current software version enables to skip custom number from 1 to 254 of track points That significantly extends logging time Usually GPS receiver sends position every 2 seconds When the skipping function is off the logger memory lasts for about 37 hours of continuous w
7. ork 150 hours with the 4MB version That is enough for a short medium trip For a longer trip the skipping function is required It is possible to extend logging time up to a year the batteries would die months earlier but there is a catch extending logging time decrease track accuracy 3 Specification 3 1 Physical Memory 1 MB nonvolatile FlashROM memory Tracklog 67 000 points Size 2 48 W x 3 27 H x 1 14 D 63 x 83 x 29 mm Weight 5oz with batteries 140 g Display Dot matrix LCD screen 8 character 2 lines Green LED diode indicates position catch al GPS Tracklogger User Manual p 5 7 3 2 Optional parameters e 4 MB nonvolatile FlashROM memory stores 270 000 points e 2 MB nonvolatile FlashROM memory stores 135 000 points 3 3 Power e Power source 2 AA batteries e Battery life Over 400 hours of continuous operation e Standby time Over year 3 4 Interface RS232 interface with DBYM socket standard 9 pin male socket Description Data In Data Out Connector diagram DB9 M plug 3 5 Data stored by GPS Tracklogger e Date UTC year month day e Time UTC hour minute second e Latitude and longitude with the 1 10000 arcminute resolution e g 52 32 7253 E e Altitude with 1 meter resolution e Number of visible satellites e HDOP in the range between 0 1 and 25 5 with resolution 0 1 e 2D 3D mode 3 6 Communication protocols NMEA proto
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