Rikaline
GPS-300
GPS Receiver
User’s Guide
Sep 30, 2004
Rikaline International Corp.
14F, 171, ChenGong Rd,. Sanchong City, Taipei 241, Taiwan
Phone: +886-2-89731899 Fax: +886-2-89731896
E-Mail: info@rikaline.com.tw Web: www.rikaline.com.tw
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GPS-300 Operating Manual Rikaline
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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0. Quick USE ……….……………………………………………………….…………………………..
0.1 Standard package ..………………………………………………………………………..
0.2 Check connector …..………………………………………………………………………..
0.3 Plan your installation ………………………………………………………….………….
0.4 Connect GPS-300 to car power …………….………………………………………….
0.5 Illustration ……………………………………………………………………………………..
0.6 Manufacturing default ……….…………………………………………………………..
1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………..
1.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………..
1.2 Features ……………………………………………………………………………………..
1.3 Technical specifications ………………………………………………………………..
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 Standard Accessories …………………………………………………………………….
3.5 Optional Accessories ……………………………………………………………………… 9
4. USB Driver ……………………………………………………………………………………….… 10
4.1 System requirement ……………………………………………………………………… 10
4.2 Installation ………………….…………………………………………………………….… 10
4.3 Important …………….………………………………………………………………………. 10
5. Waranty …………………………………………………………………………………………….… 10
Appendix A Software Inferface ……………………………………………………………. 11
A.1 NMEA transmitted sentences …..…………………………………………………..… 11
A.2 RTCM received data ………………………………………………………………….. 14
Appendix B Earth Datums and Output Setting ……………………………………… 15
B.1 Earth datums ………..…………………………………………………………………….. 15
B.2 Setting ……..……………………………………………………………………………….… 15
Appendix C Ordering Information ……………………………………………………….. 16
C.1 Standard package …………………………………………………………….………… 16
C.2 Optional accessories …………………………………………………………….……… 16
C.3 Application combination ……….………………………………………………………. 17
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0. Quick Use
0.1 Standard Package
Cable Ties x 4 pieces
Velcro (Adhesive Tapes) x 1 Set (For using on the dashboard)
Main Unit: GPS Receiver and Power Converter built in the housing.
Mounting Accessories: Metal Bracket + 2 Screws (for plastic) Comes Fixed with Glue
Power Cable: 1.5m with connector & Fuse + Rocker Switch +2m Baring End + A pair Close-end Wire
External Active Antenna (A-10305-SA): SMA connector, 5m Cable, 26dB Gain
Data Cable (A-6018-C): 1.5m RS-232 with Positioning Status LED.
Miscellaneous: CD + Warranty Card + Quick installation reference.
Connector x 3 Sets in Different Diameter.
0.2 Check connector
1. A-6018-C RS-232 Serial Port Connector for PC/Laptop or PC based system.
2. A-6020 USB cable for USB interface PC or PC based system. While connecting with USB Connector,
please install USB driver first.
3. When you connect your PDA to GPS-300, you need an optional cable A-6019 series.
4. Various cables are ready for optional devices.
0.3 Plan your installation
You must decide where and how to install the following items separately, then your installation procedure
is different as follow.
1. How and Where to install the main unit:
a. Under instrument cabinet: with cable tie or screw.
b. On dashboard: with velcro (Adhesive Tapes).
2. Active Antenna: on dashboard, roof, top of trunk or in the back.
3. Power Supply: Before or after the ignition switch.
4. Switch: Punch a hole to install it or put it at a suitable place.
5. For PC or PDA.
6. For permanent of temporary use.
0.4 Connect GPS-300 to Car Power.
Be sure to connect car power after IGNITION SWITCH to prevent running out of power if you forget to
switch off GPS-300 when you get off the car. If you like your unit always stays at ON, you may connect
the unit before ignition switch. (Warning: If you do not switch off the unit when you park the car, your
battery will run out of if the unit input power connected before ignition switch.)
0.6 Manufacturing Default
Sentence: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG
Baud Rate: 4800
Datum: WGS84
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0.5 Illustration
To PC
or Laptop PC
or PDA
LED
Active Antenna
RS-232
(To GPS)
Power supply
GPS-300 Operating Manual Rikaline
1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The Rikaline GPS-300 Black Box is a total solution GPS receiver, designed based on SiRF Star II
Architecture. It is pre-installed and fixed in your car or boat without extra wiring. This positioning application
meets strict needs such as car navigation, mapping, surveying, security, agriculture and so on. It communicates
with other electronic utilities via compatible dual-channel through RS-232 or TTL and saves critical satellite data
by built–in backup memory. With low power consumption, the GPS-300 tracks up to 12 satellites at a time,
re-acquires satellite signals in 100 ms and updates position data every second.
1.2 Features
The GPS-300 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 (Built by demand) utilizes real-time RTCM corrections producing 1-5 meter position
consumption.
accuracy.
4. Compact design ideal for applications with minimal space.
5. A rechargeable battery sustains internal clock and memory. It is recharged during normal operation.
6. User initialization is not required.
7. Dual communication channels and user selectable baud rates allow maximum interface capability and
8. Optional communication levels, RS-232 and TTL meet ordinary application and new fashions of connecting
flexibility.
PDA with TTL or RS-232 output.
9. FLASH based program memory: New software revisions upgradeable through serial interface.
10. LED display status: The LED provides users visible positioning status. LED “Blinking” when power
connected and “Stays ON” when GPS-300 position identified. No more extra device needed.
11. Built-in WAAS demodulator (Built by demand).
12. Full set accessory for installing in the car and using with your mobile devices.
1.3 Technology specifications
1.3.1 Physical Dimension
Single construction integrated antenna/receiver.
Size: 120.0(W) x 80.0 (D) x 26.0(H) (mm)
4.72"(W) x 3.15" (D) x 1.02"(H).
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: +6 ~ 30VDC with power wire
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2) Backup power: 3V Rechargeable Lithium cell battery, up to 767 hours (31.9 days) discharge.
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
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4) Position accuracy:
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 build by demand)
1.3.5 Interfaces
1) Dual channel RS-232 or TTL 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.
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2. Operational characteristics
2.1 Initialization
As soon as the initial self-test is complete, the GPS-300 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-300 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-300 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-300 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
channels. These data include:
1) Latitude/longitude/altitude
2) Velocity
3) Date/time
4) Error estimates
5) Satellite and receiver status
After the acquisition process is complete, the GPS-300 sends valid navigation information over output
The GPS-300 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-300 to output a position
whenever a differential solution is available.
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3. Hardware interface
3.1 Dimension
Size: 120.0(W) x 80.0 (D) x 26.0(H) (mm)
4.72"(W) x 3.15" (D) x 1.02"(H).
3.2 Hardware Interface
The GPS-300 includes a GPS receiver and constant voltage regulator in a metal box. After installation,
connect the power cable, active antenna and data cable, you will have a deluxe great GPS unit in your mobile
living facility. Any device you have for navigation, you just need to connect a suitable data cable. Then it starts
to work for you. All accessories are listed and described below:
Main Unit
Bracket
Active Antenna
Power Code
Data Cable
3.3 Connector
3.3.1 DB9 Male Connector Function Definition:
3.3.2 Power Cable Specification
Cable: Dual-wire at 16AWG
Length: 300mm with quick lock connector
Pin
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Signal
N/A
RS-232 TX
RS-232 RX
LED-
-GND
TTL TX
TTL RX
LED+
VCC +5
3.3.3 Active Antenna Connector
Type: SMA female
Length: 10mm
3.4 Standard Accessories
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3.4.1 RS-232 Data Cable
Pin
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Pin
1
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3
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Signal Name
N/A
RS-232 TX
RS-232 RX
LED-
-GND
N/A
N/A
LED+
N/A
Signal Name
N/A
RS-232 TX
RS-232 RX
N/A
-GND
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1. Cable Length: 1.5 meter
2. Connector: DB9 female at 2 ends
3. Positioning status LED: at device end
4. Part No.: A-6018-C
Device end (close to PC)
GPS end (close to GPS-300 main unit)
3.4.1.1 DB9 Female Connector Function Definition:
3.4.1.2 DB9 Female Connector Function Definition:
3.4.2 Power Cable
3.3.2
2. Fuse: 2A at 250V
3. Quick lock Connector (to GPS-300)
4. Rocker Switch:
Size: 31 x 22 x 18mm
Type: 2 poles (ON-OFF)
Capacity: 16A at 250V
1. Cable Length: Part B: 0.1 meter
Part C: 1.5 meter
Part D: 2.0 meter
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