Rikaline
GPS-6012
GPS Receiver
User’s Guide
June. 03, 2003
Rikaline International Corp.
10F, 64, Kang-Ding Road, Taipei 108, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Phone: +886-2-2370-4688 Fax: +886-2-2370-4686
E-Mail: info@rikaline.com.tw Web: www.rikaline.com.tw
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0. Quick USe ……….………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
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0.1 Check GPS Package ..…………………………………………………………………..
0.2 Check Connector …..……………………………………………………………………..
0.3 Connect GPS-6012 to your machine ……………………………………………….
0.4 Turn on your machine ……………………………………………………………………..
1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………..
1.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………..
1.2 Features ……………………………………………………………………………………..
1.3 Technical Specifications ………………………………………………………………..
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2. Operational Characteristics ……………………………………………………………….… 6
2.1 Initialization …………………………………………………………………………………. 6
2.2 Navigation …………………………………………………………………………………. 6
3. Hardware Interface ………………………………………………………………………….…… 7
3.1 Dimension ………………………………………………………………………………….… 7
3.2 Hardware Interface …..……………………………………………………………….…… 7
3.3 Connector ………………………………………………………………………………….… 7
3.4 Accessories …………………………………………………………………………………. 8
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
Appendix B Earth Datums and Output Setting ……………………………………… 15
B.1 Earth Datums ………..…………………………………………………………………….. 15
B.2 Setting ……..……………………………………………………………………………….… 15
Appendix C Products Information ……………………………………………………….. 16
C.1 Product Options ……………………………………………………………….………… 16
C.2 Accessories ………………………………………………………………………….……… 16
C.3 Products Combination ………….………………………………………………………. 16
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0. Quick Use
0.1 Check GPS Package
0.1.1 Standard Package
GPS-6012 (GPS Receiver) + CD + Warranty Card + quick installation reference.
0.1.2 Optional Package
The shop may bundle different accessories for you as follows:
1. PC Cable
2. PDA Cable
3. PDA Holder
4. Software (Navigation Software + Digital Map)
5. Others
0.2 Check connector
1. A-6011 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
2. A-6013 USB Connector, Please install USB driver first.
3. When you connect your PDA to GPS-6012, you need an optional cable. Check the e mark (FCC) for
safety and ensure the cigarette adapter with correct model number to avoid damaging your PDA.
4. Various cables are ready for optional devices.
0.3 Connect GPS-6012 to your machine.
0.4 Turn on your machine.
0.5 Your GPS-6012 starts to provide you full GPS function.
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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The Rikaline GPS-6012 Smart Antenna is a total solution GPS receiver, designed based on Rikaline G-I
Architecture. The Rikaline GPS technology is a low power (32mA), cost effective and easy integration GPS
system. 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-232 or TTL and saves
critical satellite data by built–in backup memory. With low power consumption, the GPS-6012 tracks up to 12
satellites at a time, re-acquires satellite signals in 100 ms and updates position data every second. The
following sleeping mode will save power consumption dramatically to allow critical low power applications.
1.2 Features
The GPS-6012 provides a host of features that make it easy for integration and use.
1. Rikaline G-I chipset with embedded R3000 level, MIPS I class, 32-bit RISC processor available for
customized applications in firmware.
2. High performance receiver tracks up to 12 satellites at 32mA low power consumption.
3. Compact design ideal for applications with minimal space.
4. A rechargeable battery sustains internal clock and memory. It is recharged during normal operation.
5. User initialization is not required.
6. Dual communication channels and user selectable baud rates allow maximum interface capability and
flexibility.
PDA with TTL or RS-232 output.
7. Optional communication levels, RS-232 and TTL meet ordinary application and new fashions of connecting
8. FLASH based program memory: New software revisions upgradeable through serial interface.
9. LED display status: The LED provides users visible positioning status. LED “ON” when power connected
and “BLINKING” when GPS-6012 position identified. No more extra device needed.
10. Built-in Magnets for using on top of the car.
11. Water proof (1 meter) design for all weather.
1.3 Technology specifications
1.3.1 Physical Dimension
Single construction integrated antenna/receiver.
Size: 59.0(W) x 51.0 (47.3)(D) x 20.6(H) (mm)
2.32"(W) x 2.00"(1.86)(D) x 0.81"(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
1)
Input voltage: +4.75 ~ 5.5 VDC without accessories.
+6 ~ 30VDC with accessory A-6014.
1.3.4 Performance
1) Tracks up to 12 satellites.
2) Update rate: 1 second.
3) Acquisition time
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., averaged
15 sec., averaged
Hot start
45 sec., averaged
Warm start
Cold start
90 sec., averaged
2) Backup power: 3V Rechargeable Lithium cell battery, up to 767 hours (31.9 days) discharge.
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4) Position accuracy:
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
5) Dynamic Conditions:
Altitude
Velocity
Acceleration 4 G, max
Jerk
20 meters/second, max
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max
515 meters / second (1000 knots) max
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) Rikaline protocol.
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2. Operational characteristics
As soon as the initial self-test is complete, the GPS-6012 begins the process of satellite acquisition and
tracking automatically. Under normal circumstances, it takes approximately 90 seconds to achieve a position fix
at the first time, 45 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-6012 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. However, acquisition performance can be
improved when the host system initializes the GPS-6012 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-6012 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
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3. Hardware interface
3.1 Dimension
Size: 59.0(W) x 51.0 (47.3)(D) x 20.6(H) (mm)
2.32"(W) x 2.00"(1.86)(D) x 0.81"(H).
3.2 Hardware Interface
The GPS-6012 includes an antenna in a unique style waterproof gadget. Simply connect PS-2 female
connector to one of the optional accessories and link to either your notebook PC, PDA or other devices. The
one-piece cigarette adapter allows you to connect GPS-6012 to your PDAs. Optional color, input voltage and
output connector are listed and described below:
A-6017
GPS-6012
3.3 Connector
Standard cable: 2 meters with female PS-2 connector.
The GPS-6012 is also equipped with optional customized connectors.
3.3.1 Function definition of standard PS-2 composite connector
Signal
Tx (RS-232)
+5VDC
Tx (TTL)
Ground
Rx (TTL)
Rx (RS-232)
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
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3.4 Accessories
3.4.1 A-6011 Mini Din Female and PS-2 male connector:
Cable Length: To GPS-6012: 1 meter
RS-232 to PS-2: 45 cm
3.4.1.1 Mini Din Female connector function definition:
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3.4.1.2 PS2 composite connector function definition (to PC):
Signal Name
N.C
Tx
Rx
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
Ground
DGPS in
N.C = No connection
Signal Name
+5V
N.C
N.C
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
N.C = No connection
N.C
N.C
Ground
Pin
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
+5V
D +
D -
Ground
Remarks: A-6011-S is for COM+PS-2 converting to PS-2 female. If you have an old GPS receiver with
standard COM + PS-2 male connector, you may choose an A-6011-S. Then you can use your old
GPS receiver with PDA or USB version PC. Casio PDAs is excluded.
3.4.2 A-6013 USB connector
The function definition of the A Type USB connector is as follows:
Remarks: A-6013-C is for COM+PS-2 converting to USB
If you have an old GPS receiver with standard COM + PS-2 male connector, you may choose an
A-6013-C. Then you can use your old GPS receiver with USB version PC.
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Tel: ++886 2 2370 4688 Fax: ++886 2 2370 4686 E-Mail: info@rikaline.com.tw Web: www.rikaline.com.tw
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