DG-100 Data Logger
User Manual
Version 1.21
DG-100
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Table of Content
1 Introduction and Features................................................ 3
Introduction ...................................................................3
Features.........................................................................4
2 Specifications ................................................................... 5
System specification ........................................................5
GPS specification.............................................................6
3 Hardware overview .......................................................... 7
Hardware introduction......................................................7
Detailed Hardware Functions.............................................8
Package contents ............................................................9
4 Software Utility .............................................................. 10
Software Utility features .................................................10
Install the software Utility...............................................11
DG-100 Setup...............................................................12
5 Getting Started............................................................... 15
DG-100 Usage ..............................................................16
Transfer data to your PC .................................................16
Save data.....................................................................17
Displaying the data on map ............................................18
Export data ..................................................................21
Speed filter...................................................................22
Delete the data from memory .........................................22
Metric system or imperial system.....................................22
Using the G-mouse function ............................................23
6 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 24
Change the battery........................................................24
7 Appendix ........................................................................ 25
Automatic Geotagging with “locr GPS Photo” .....................25
Download and install......................................................25
Basic steps for Geotagging your photos ............................26
DG-100
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1 Introduction and Features
Introduction
GlobalSat DG-100 is a GPS data logger that records track data from the received GPS
signal. With a GPS logger and antenna built in a miniature construction, DG-100
features an all-in-one, cost-effective GPS logger solution. The DG-100 records time,
date, speed, altitude and GPS location at preset intervals. Based on the SiRF star III
chipset, DG-100 offers accurate position tracking capabilities.
All recorded GPS information can be downloaded to the computer. It is a convenient,
economical way for later review of your recorded histories. Simply connect the
DG-100 to your PC or Notebook, and then download the track-log to your PC for use
with Windows based software utility. User can easily export the recorded points to
Google Earth and Google Maps.
It is ideal application in fleet management, marine navigational aids, traveling and
consumer personal use. You also can use the DG-100 as an USB GPS mouse. It is
another good feature for DG-100.
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Features
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The main features of DG-100 GPS data logger
1. SiRF StarIII chipset 20 channels.
2. Allowing user to store up to 60000 points.
3. Two NiMh batteries for more than 20 hours continuous operation.
4. USB interface.
5. Power On/Off button for easy use.
6. Three preset saving intervals (Time/Distance) can be selected by slide switch.
7. Three LEDs to show the status of GPS, battery and memory.
8. MMCX port for external GPS antenna.
9. USB G-mouse function.
10. Configuration Wizard helps you to quickly make the configuration.
11. User friendly Windows based software utility. User may use the software utility to
do the following functions:
Upload recorded data
Change Recording Interval
Configuration setting
Delete recorded data
Exporting and mapping your recorded data:
(1) Exploring to KML (Interface with Google Earth)
(2) Show recorded data on Google Maps
(3) Text format
(4) Excel file format
(5) RMC Compatible format
(6) GPX format
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2 Specifications
System specification
Electrical Characteristics
GPS standard SiRF Star III
GPS Antenna Built-in patch antenna
Operation time Up to 24 hrs
Charge time 7 hrs
Battery Charging USB connector @ 350mah
POWER BUTTON
Power On/Off Press and hold for 3 second to On/Off the device.
Instant Save Press button once to save a waypoint manually when
STATUS LED’S
device is active.
GPS status Flashing Green – GPS position is fixed.
Steady Green
Power status Solid Red
Flashing Red
Solid Amber
Memory status Flashing Blue
Solid Blue
– GPS position is not fixed.
– Device is power on.
– Device is in low battery power.
– Battery is being charged.
– Memory is 2/3 full.
– Memory is full.
TEMPERATURE
Operating
Storage
Humidity Operational up to 95% non-condensing
-20°C ~ 50°C (-4°F ~ 122°F)
-20°C ~ 35°C (-4°F ~ 95°F)
SLIDE SWITCH
One Slide Switch There are three customized setting of intervals.
A (interval 1 Time or Distance selectable)
B (interval 2 Time or Distance selectable)
C (interval 3 Time or Distance selectable)
BATTERY
Battery Type Two NiMh Rechargeable Battery
MECHANICAL
Dimension 3.15”X 2.75’’X 0.7’’
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GPS specification
Electrical Characteristics
GPS Chipset
Frequency
C/A Code
Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking
SiRF Star III
L1, 1575.42 MHz
1.023 MHz chip rate
ACCURACY
Position Horizontal 10 meters, 2D RMS
Velocity
Time
1-5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected
0.1m/sec
1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time
DATUM
Datum
Default: WGS-84
ACQUISITION RATE
Hot start
Warm start
Cold start
Reacquisition
1 sec., average
38 sec., average
42 sec., average
0.1 sec. average
PROTOCOL
GPS Protocol
GPS Output
format
Default: NMEA 0183 (Secondary: SiRF binary)
GGA(1sec), GSA(1sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec), GLL,
VTG is optional
DYNAMIC CONDITION
Acceleration Limit
Altitude Limit
Velocity Limit
Jerk Limit
Less than 4g
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
515 meters/sec. (1,000 knots) max.
20 m/sec**3
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3 Hardware overview
Hardware introduction
External
antenna port
Mode switch
Power button
GPS status LED
Memory status LDE
Battery status LDE
Battery cover
USB connector
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Detailed Hardware Functions
Power button
Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn
on/off the device.
Press power button once to save a waypoint manually
when device is active.
You can set up to 3 different interval modes for your
requirement by the software utility.
Flashing Green – GPS position is fixed.
Steady Green
Flashing Blue
Solid Blue
Solid Red
Flashing Red
Solid Amber
For you to connect an external antenna.
Connect with the USB cable for data transfer or battery
charging purpose.
You can use the belt clip to clip DG-100 on your belt or
backpack.
For you to charge the DG-100 in car or use it in car.
– GPS position is not fixed.
– Memory is 2/3 full.
– Memory is full.
– Device is power on.
– Device is in low battery power.
– Battery is being charged.
Mode Switch
GPS status LED
Memory status LED
Battery status LED
External antenna Port
USB connector
Belt clip
DC charger (optional)