RoyalTek
Data Log GPS Receiver
RGM-3800
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published on May 2007 by RoyalTek Company Ltd.
Design and specification are subject to change without notice.
Content
1. Product Introduction ................................................................ 3
1.1 Overview..........................................................................................................3
1.2 Main Features...................................................................................................3
1.3 Product Notification.........................................................................................3
1.4 Application .......................................................................................................3
2. Specification ............................................................................ 4
2.1 Specification ....................................................................................................4
2.2 Check the Package Content .............................................................................6
2.3 Hardware Overview .........................................................................................7
2.4 Detailed Hardware Function ............................................................................8
2.4.1. Power Switch .......................................................................................8
2.4.2. USB Jack..............................................................................................8
2.4.3. Memory Clear button...........................................................................8
2.4.4. Memory Status LED (Amber)..............................................................8
2.4.5. GPS Status LED (Green) .....................................................................8
2.4.6. Battery Status LED (Red) ....................................................................8
2.5. Usage Tip ........................................................................................................9
2.5.1. Inserting the Battery.............................................................................9
2.5.2. Turn on Receiver and Wait for GPS Fix ..............................................9
2.5.3. Connect to PC or Notebook .................................................................9
2.5.4. How to replace AAA Battery ...............................................................9
3. Software Installation and Usage ............................................ 11
3.1 Install USB Driver .........................................................................................12
3.2 Install Data download Utility.........................................................................14
3.3 Install locr PC Client Utility ..........................................................................17
3.4 Transfer data to your PC or Notebook ...........................................................22
3.4.1 Connect RGM-3800............................................................................22
3.4.2 Download Data ...................................................................................23
3.4.3 Get and Set RGM-3800 Device Status ...............................................25
3.4.4 Get the Data Logger Data Downloader revision information.............27
3.4.5 How to connect the Photo Match Tool................................................27
4. locr PC Client introduction.................................................... 29
1. Product Introduction
1.1 Overview
RoyalTek Data log GPS receiver, RGM-3800, is the successor of
well-known Data log GPS receiver in 2007. RGM-3800 can receive and
record time, date, position and altitude information. It uses SIRF Star
III extreme fast TTFF GPS engine and provide accurate position
tracking solution.
1.2 Main Features
SiRF Star III GPS chipset
20 parallel channels
LED to show the status of GPS, Battery and Power.
USB Interface.
Memory storage could up to 650,000 records.
Log duration: Over 180 days (For log interval 15 sec and log 12
hours for a days)
USB G-Mouse Function
User-friendly Software Utility.
User can easy to set the record interval. Show record data on
Google Map or Google Earth.
1.3 Product Notification
Batteries are not supplied. We recommend user to use the
alkaline batteries. Please purchase the 1.5V X2 (Size AAA)
batteries before using the GPS Receiver.
If you turn the power off or remove the battery while using the
GPS Receiver, the log data may be damaged or lost. Be sure to
place the battery with a new one after you turn the power off.
RGM-3800
is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor
water-proof.
Temperature Humidity range up to 95% no condensing
1.4 Application
Traveling and Personal using
Sporting and Recreation
2. Specification
2.1 Specification
Specification
GPS Chipset
Sirf GSC3f/LP
Frequency
L1, 1,575.42 MHz
Channel
C/A Code
Fix time
(Open
20 parallel
1,023 MHz
Reacquisition: less than 1s
Hot start: less than 1s
SKY,typical)
Warm start: less than 35s
Cold start: less than 42s
Accuracy
Position: within 10m for 90%
Velocity: 0.1m/s
Interface Protocol Output message: NMEA 0183 ver. 3.0,GGA, GSA, RMC and
GSV every 1s,
Baud rate 115200bps
DGPS
WAAS, EGNOS
Trickle power
Disable
mode
Internal Antenna Build in Patch Antenna
Dynamics
Altitude
Velocity
LED
LED
18,000 meter maximum
514 meter/second maximum
Show Power, Memory and GPS Status
LED operation
(1) If the battery power low, the Red LED blinking and Green
definition
LED dim.
(2) If the battery power is OK and the available flash memory
full, the Red LED and Green LED Glowing (Amber color).
(3) If the battery power is OK and the available flash memory
is OK, and if GPS is no fix, the Red LED dim and the Green LED
blinking. If GPS is fix, the Green LED is Glowing.
Battery
Battery Type
Recommend using Batteries (alkaline), 2 x 1.5v AAA size
Operation Time Battery Full Power Operation Time Approx. over 10 hrs.
(when used at
*Operating time may differ depending on the situation or the
25ºC)
environment condition.
Mechanical
Dimension
Dimension: 70mm x 36.6mm x 24mm
Weight
<=50g (without battery)
Location Log
Log data
UTC Time, Longitude, Latitude, Altitude, Velocity
Log Interval
5secs ~ 60secs, user configurable (Default 15secs)
Stored Data Type There are three types setting for intervals. (User configurable)
For the data type, there are 3 options data logger format that
can be used.
Default setting is UTC Time, Longitude, Latitude
For 1: UTC Time, Longitude, Latitude, will be saved.
For 2: UTC Time, Longitude, Latitude, Altitude, will be saved.
For 3: UTC Time, Longitude, Latitude, Altitude, Velocity will be
saved.
Records
For 1: greater than 650,000
For 2: greater than 500,000
For 3: greater than 400,000
Log duration: Over 180 days (For log interval 15 sec and log
12 hours for a days)
2.2 Check the Package Content
Before you start using RGM-3800, please check out if your package
includes the following items. If any item is damaged or missed, please
contact your reseller at once.
● RGM-3800 Data log GPS receiver
● CD (user manual, SW utility)
● USB Cable
● String (optional)
2.3 Hardware Overview
Mini USB Connector
Antenna Location
LED for GPS Status,
Memory Clear Button
Battery Status
And Memory Status
Power Button
2.4 Detailed Hardware Function
2.4.1. Power Switch
Power ON / Power OFF
2.4.2. USB Jack
Using the supplied USB cable to connect with the GPS receiver ‘s
USB connector for data transfer.
USB Cable is without the charging function.
2.4.3. Memory Clear button
While the power turn on, you can push the clear button for 3
seconds to erase the GPS log files from the recording memory if
the GPS Receiver battery is ok.
2.4.4. Memory Status LED (Amber)
Glowing Amber color indicates Memory is full.
The default flash operation setting is overwrite if the flash is
full then the flash will erase the oldest sector.
When the battery power is turn on and remains power is ok,
user can push the clean button for 3 seconds to clear the
memory data.
If the memory clear ON, the Green and Red LED will blink
alternately until the serial flash had been erased completely.
2.4.5. GPS Status LED (Green)
Glowing - Position is fixed.
Notes: Tracking may be difficult depending on the environmental
condition and please check the status of the GPS LED Status
before using.
2.4.6. Battery Status LED (Red)
If the battery power low, the Red LED blinking and Green LED
dim.
Blinking Red: 10% power remains.
When the power becomes 10% or lowers, the Battery LED
flashes red.
When the remaining power become even lower (Approx.