GPS-6051
Rikaline 
     
Marine GPS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
User’s    Guide 
 
Sep. 24, 2004 
V1.1 
 
 
Rikaline      International    Corp. 
14F, 171, ChengGong 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 
 
All Right Reserved 
Marine  GPS                                                                GPS-6051  Operating  Manual                                             Rikaline 
 
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 
0.    Quick Use  ……….…………………………………………………………………………………..   3 
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0.1    Check GPS Package  ..…………………………………………………………………..
0.2    Check Pin Assignment  …..………………………………………………………………..   3 
0.3    Manufacturing Default  …………………………..……………………………………….   3 
0.4    Important Features  …………………………………….…………………………………..   3 
0.5    Different Models ……………………………………….……………………………………   3 
 
1.    Introduction  ………………………………………………………………………………………..
1.1    Overview  ……………………………………………………………………………………..
1.2    Features  ……………………………………………………………………………………..
1.3    Technical Specifications  ………………………………………………………………..
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2.    Operational Characteristics  ……………………………………………………………….…   6 
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2.1    Initialization  ………………………………………………………………………………….
2.2    Navigation  …………………………………………………………………………………. 
                                                                                                                 
3.    Hardware Interface  ………………………………………………………………………….……   7 
3.1    Dimension  ………………………………………………………………………………….…   7 
3.2    Hardware Interface …..……………………………………………………………….……   7 
3.3    Connector  ………………………………………………………………………………….…   7 
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3.4    Accessories ………………………………………………………………………………….
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3.5    Installation Instruction  …………………………………………………………………….
 
4.    USB Driver  ……………………………………………………………………………………….… 10 
4.1    System Requirement ……………………………………………………………………… 10 
4.2    Installation  ………………….…………………………………………………………….… 10 
4.3    Important  …………….………………………………………………………………………. 10 
 
5.    Ordering Information  .……………………………………………………………………….… 10 
5.1    Product Option  ……………………..……………………………………………………… 10 
5.2    Accessories ………………….…………………………………………………………….… 10 
 
6.    Warranty  .………………………………………………………………………………………….… 11 
 
 
Appendix    A      Software Inferface ……………………………………………………………. 12 
A.1    NMEA Transmitted Sentences ………………………………………..…………..… 12 
A.2    RTCM Received Data  ………………………………………………………………….. 15 
 
Appendix    B      Earth Datums and Output Setting ……………………………………… 16 
B.1    Earth Datums  ………..…………………………………………………………………….. 16 
B.2    Setting  ……..……………………………………………………………………………….… 16 
 
Rikaline International Corp.        14F, 171, ChengGong Rd., Sanchong City, Taipei 241, Taiwan, R. O.C   
Tel: ++886 2 8973-1899 Fax: ++886 2 8973-1896      E-Mail: info@rikaline.com.tw web: www.rikaline.com.tw   
 
 
               
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Marine  GPS                                                                GPS-6051  Operating  Manual                                             Rikaline 
 
 
Rikaline International Corp.        14F, 171, ChengGong Rd., Sanchong City, Taipei 241, Taiwan, R. O.C   
Tel: ++886 2 8973-1899 Fax: ++886 2 8973-1896      E-Mail: info@rikaline.com.tw web: www.rikaline.com.tw   
 
 
               
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Marine  GPS                                                                GPS-6051  Operating  Manual                                             Rikaline 
0. Quick Use 
0.1 Check GPS Package 
0.1.1 Standard Package 
          GPS-6051 (RS-422 Version): GPS Unit + Warranty Card + Quick Reference + 10 Meter Cable.         
GPS-6051-U(USB Version):    GPS Unit + Warranty Card + Quick Reference + 10 Meter Cable + USB 
 
Driver CD) 
0.1.2 Optional Cable 
        1.    A-6026-10 RS-422 Cable, 10 Meter 
        2.    A-6026-20 RS-422 Cable, 20 Meter 
        3.    A-6026-30 RS-422 Cable, 30 Meter 
        4.    A-6026-50 RS-422 Cable, 50 Meter 
 
        1.    A-6026-10U USB Cable, 10 Meter 
        2.    A-6026-20U USB Cable, 20 Meter 
        3.    A-6026-30U USB Cable, 30 Meter 
        5.    A-6026-50U USB Cable, 50 Meter 
 
0.2 Check Pin Assignment 
        1.    Connect GPS with suitable power (8-25Vdc) to your system for RS-422 version. 
        2.    Connect the USB port to your system if you use USB version. 
    3.    When you use USB version, you need a USB driver as enclosed in the package. Connect GPS to your   
system and install the driver. 
 
0.3 Manufacturing Default 
        1.    Sentence: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG 
        2.    Baud Rate: 4800 
    3.    Datum: WGS84 
        4.    WAAS: OFF. Demand for WAAS ON could be special built. 
 
0.4 Important features 
        1.    Water proof. 
        2.    Anti-UV material. 
    3.    Operating temperature range from -40oC to +85oC (internal temperature) 
 
0.5 Different Models 
        1.    GPS-6051: RS-422 interface. 
        2.    GPS-6051-U: USB interface. 
 
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Marine  GPS                                                                GPS-6051  Operating  Manual                                             Rikaline 
1. Introduction 
1.1 Overview 
 
The Rikaline GPS-6051 Marine GPS  is  a  total  solution  GPS  receiver,  designed  based  on  SiRF  Star  II 
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 electronic utilities via compatible dual-channel through RS-422 or USB interface and 
saves critical satellite data by built–in backup memory. With low power consumption, the GPS-6051 tracks up 
to  12  satellites  at  a  time,  re-acquires  satellite  signals  in  100  ms  and  updates  position  data  every  second. 
Trickle-Power  allows  the  unit  operates  a  fraction  of  the  time  and  Push-to-Fix  permits  user  to  have  a  quick 
position fix even though the receiver usually stays off. 
 
1.2 Features 
 
The GPS-6051 provides a host of features that make it easy for integration and use. 
 
1.  SiRF Star II chipset with embedded ARM7TDMI CPU available for customized applications in firmware. 
2.  High  performance  receiver  tracks  up  to  12  satellites  while  providing  first  fast  fix  and  low  power 
3.  Differential capability (Optional model) utilizes real-time RTCM corrections producing 1-5 meter position 
consumption. 
accuracy. 
4.  A rechargeable battery sustains internal clock and memory. It is recharged during normal operation. 
5.  User initialization is not required. 
6.  Optional communication levels, RS-422 or USB meet various applications. 
7.  FLASH based program memory: New software revisions upgradeable through serial interface. 
8.  Built-in WAAS demodulator (Optional for special demand). 
9.  Water proof designed for all weather. 
 
1.3 Technology specifications 
 
1.3.1 Physical Dimension 
1) 
2)  Backup power: 3V Rechargeable Lithium cell battery, up to 460 hours (19 days) discharge. 
Single construction integrated antenna/receiver. 
        Size: 75.6.0(OD) x 72.7(H) (mm) 
          2.98"(OD) x 2.86"(H). 
      Weight: 400g (including 10-meter cable) 
 
1.3.2 Environmental Characteristics 
1)  Operating temperature: -40oC to +85oC(internal temperature). 
2)  Storage temperature: -55oC to +100oC. 
 
1.3.3 Electrical Characteristics 
Input voltage: +8.0 ~ 25.0 VDC. 
 
1.3.4 Performance 
1)  Tracks up to 12 satellites. 
2)  Update rate: 1 second. 
3)  Acquisition time 
Reacquisition    0.1 sec., averaged 
8    sec., averaged 
Hot start 
38 sec., averaged 
Warm start   
Cold start   
45 sec., averaged 
 
 
 
        4) Position accuracy: 
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  A) Non DGPS (Differential GPS) 
 
Position  
Velocity  
Time 
 
5-25 meter CEP with SA off 
0.1    meters/second, with SA off 
1        microsecond synchronized GPS time 
B) DGPS (Differential GPS) 
Position   
Velocity  
5) Dynamic Conditions:   
1 to 5 meter, typical 
0.05    meters/second, typical 
Altitude    
Velocity    
Acceleration 
Jerk   
 
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max 
515      meters / second (1000 knots) max 
4 G,      max 
20        meters/second, max 
 
  (DGPS function built by demand) 
Marine  GPS                                                                GPS-6051  Operating  Manual                                             Rikaline 
 
1.3.5 Interfaces 
1)  Dual channel RS-422 or USB compatible level, with user selectable baud rate (4800-Default, 9600, 19200, 
38400). 
2)  NMEA 0183 Version 2.2 ASCII output (GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMC, GPVTG). 
3)  Real-time Differential Correction input (RTCM SC-104 message types 1, 5 and 9). 
4)  SiRF protocol (for optional model). 
 
 
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Tel: ++886 2 8973-1899 Fax: ++886 2 8973-1896      E-Mail: info@rikaline.com.tw web: www.rikaline.com.tw   
 
 
               
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Marine  GPS                                                                GPS-6051  Operating  Manual                                             Rikaline 
2. Operational characteristics 
 
As soon as the initial self-test is complete, the GPS-6051 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, 
velocity and time is transmitted over the output channel. 
The  GPS-6051  utilizes  initial  data,  such  as  last  stored  position,  date,  time  and  satellite  orbital  data,  to 
achieve maximum acquisition performance. If significant inaccuracy exists in the initial data, or the orbital data 
is  obsolete,  it  may  take  more  time  to  achieve  a  navigation  solution.  The  GPS-6051  Auto-locate  feature  is 
capable of automatically determining a navigation solution without intervention from the host system. However, 
acquisition  performance  can  be  improved  when  the  host  system  initializes  the  GPS-6051  in  the  following 
situation: 
 
1)  Moving further than 1,500 kilometers. 
2)  Failure of data storage due to the inactive internal memory battery. 
 
2.2 Navigation 
After  the  acquisition  process  is  complete,  the  GPS-6051  sends  valid  navigation  information  over  output 
 
2.1 Initialization 
 
channels. These data include: 
 
1)  Latitude/longitude/altitude 
2)  Velocity 
3)  Date/time 
4)  Error estimates 
5)  Satellite and receiver status 
 
The  GPS-6051  sets  the  default  of  auto-searching  for  real-time  differential  corrections  in  RTCM  SC-104 
standard format, with the message types 1, 5, or 9. It accomplishes the satellite data to generate a differential 
(DGPS)  solution.  The  host  system,  at  its  option,  may  also  command  the  GPS-6051  to  output  a  position 
whenever a differential solution is available.   
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Tel: ++886 2 8973-1899 Fax: ++886 2 8973-1896      E-Mail: info@rikaline.com.tw web: www.rikaline.com.tw   
 
 
               
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Marine  GPS                                                                GPS-6051  Operating  Manual                                             Rikaline 
3. Hardware interface 
3.1 Dimension 
        Size: 75.6.0(OD) x 72.7(H) (mm) 
 
          2.98"(OD) x 2.86"(H). 
 
3.2 Hardware Interface 
The GPS-6051 includes an antenna in a unique style waterproof gadget. Simply connect the 7-pin male 
connector to one of the optional accessories you choose and link it to your navigation devices. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A-6026-10   RS-422
A-6026-10U   USB
10 Meter
GPS-6051
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3.3 Connector 
Standard cable: 100mm with male 7-pin connector. 
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5
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7
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1
 
Signal 
NC 
RS-422 Tx + 
RS-422 Tx - 
RS-422 Rx + 
RS-422 Rx - 
GND 
+ 8~25Vdc 
Pin
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
Shield 
* NC: not connected 
 
 
3.3.1 Function definition of standard female 7-pin connector 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Tel: ++886 2 8973-1899 Fax: ++886 2 8973-1896      E-Mail: info@rikaline.com.tw web: www.rikaline.com.tw   
 
 
               
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