Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RFG-1000 RoyalTek
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1 RFG-1000 GPS Receiver User Manual RFG-1000 V er1.5, J a n / 2 1 / 0 3 ’.
2 Contents WHA T IS RFG-1000 ? ............................................................................................................. 3 RFG-1000 ARCHITECTURE ......................................................................................
3 What is RFG-1000 ? RFG-1000 introduces a First GPS module in G-mouse type. The RFG-1000 provides a GPS measurement platform that performs the processor-intensive GPS tracking and processing tasks and FirstGPS software.
4 What Is Inside ? Before you start up, make sure that your package includes the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, contact RoyalT ek immediately .
5 RFG-1000 IP AQ 36xx/37xx/38xx Series HP Jornada 565 RS-232/PS2 USB Car cigarette adaptor 12V.
6 Start-Up for RFG-1000( RS-232 & USB)? Getting Started Step 1: Plug-in RS-232 or USB cable to your laptop or desktop PC. Step 2:Install USB driver if you use USB cable to connect RFG-1000 to your PC.(for detail , please go to USB driver installation for W indows Operation System ) Step 3:Install & run RoyalT ek GPS Driver program.
7 Start-Up for RFG-1000( PDA)? Getting Started Step 1: Plug-in PDA connector to your PDA. Step 2: Connect the car cigarette adaptor to your car . Step 3 Run RoyalT ek GPS Driver program.
8 USB Driver Installation for Windows Operation System? Getting Started Step 1:Plug USB connector to USB port of your laptop or desktop PC. Step 2: After plugging in RFG-1000, it will automatically detect hardware . Step 3: Insert RFG-1000 CD, system will automatically search and find the correct USB driver .
9 Step 6:Place RFG-1000 on the roof of your vehicle with magnetic base. Step 7:Choose the correct COM port and baud rate (4800bps) for map or navigation software. Caution : Sometimes, USB driver can’ t work properly after recovering from power-saving mode.
10 RoyalTek GPS Driver Installation( PC and PDA version) 1. The RFG-1000 Installation CD provides the whole set of the RoyalT ek GPS Driver installation for PC and PDA. If you want to install RoyalT ek GPS Driver on PDA , you should check the following items: (1) Install Microsoft ActiveSync to your PC.
11 RoyalTek GPS Driver Operation(for PDA version) 1. RFG-1000 needs RoyalT ek GPS Driver program running at your PDA to process the signal r eceived from the RFG-1000 . 2. Once you install the RoyalT ek GPS Driver , the RoyalT ek GPS Driver program will add to your computer “Startup” directory .
12 Satellite Status : Green : RFG-1000 fixed the satellites and got its position(2D or 3D) Red : Searching the satellite signal GPS(NMEA) OUTPUT : COM port which is assigned to your map or navigation software. For this example, you should select COM5 .
13 RoyalTek GPS Driver User Guide(PC version) This version provides the RoyalT ek GPS Driver program that make the RFG-1000 working at PC. Hardwar e Status: Display the hardware status, which is one of the following conditions: 1) RoyalT ek USB Cable GPS: RFG-1000 with USB interface.
14 Connection Settings Connection Settings Connection Settings Connection Settings: In this page, firmware version and built date were displayed here. Enable/Disable COM port check.
15 How to test RFG-1000(PDA version only) 1. Once you start RoyalT ek RFG Monitor , the RoyalT ek GPS Driver will be activated automatically . 2. Execute RoyalT ek RFG Monitor by double clicking the RoyalT ek RFG Monitor Icon as shown . 3. Please choose the COM port specified by RoyalT ek GPS Driver .
16 The baud rate of the RFG-1000 was defaulted as 4800 bps. RFG-1000 only work at the StrongArm CPU Pocket PC, so if your Pocket PC CPU is not this type then RFG-1000 cannot be activated. 4. If everything is OK, it will show the position information and satellite’ s constellation.
17 How to test RFG-1000(PC version only) 1. Once you start RoyalT ek RFG Monitor , the RoyalT ek GPS Driver will be activated automatically . 2. T o execute RoyalT ek RFG Monitor , please Go to Start up>Program>Royaltek>RFG-1000>RoyalT ek RFG Monitor by double clicking the RoyalT ek RFG Monitor .
18 RoyalTek GPS Driver Un-Installation (for PDA version) Go to Start->Setting->System and select “Royaltek GPS Driver” for un-installation. RoyalTek GPS Driver Un-Installation (for PC version) 1. Quit RoyalT ek GPS Driver program. 2. Go to Control panel>Remove & Install Pr ogram 3.
19 Specifications Physical characteristics Dimension: 50±0.3(length) X 57 ±0.3(width) X 15.5 ±0.3(height) W e ight 25 grams Temperature characteristics Storage temperature: -40 ℃ ~ +85 ℃ . Operating temperature: -40 ℃ ~ +85 ℃ . General Channels 8 channels L1 1575.
20 Power PS2/USB input power: DC 5V ± 5 %, 25mA, typical Car cigarette power adaptor: +9V ~ +16V . Certification FCC/CE compliant Waterproof standard IEC 68-2-18 test Ra1.
21 Software Data NMEA V2.2 Protocol It is the RS-232 interface ： 4800 bps, 8 bit data, 1 stop bit and no parity . NMEA Output Messages The Sapphire outputs the following messages as shown in T able .
22 T ABLE 2-1 POSITION FIX INDICA T OR V alue Description 0 Fix not available or invalid 1 GPS SPS Mode, fix valid 2 Dif ferential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid 3 GPS PPS Mode, fix valid GSA － － － － GNSS DOP and Active Satellites T able 3 contains the values of the following example ： $GPGSA, A, 3, 07, 02, 26, 27, 09, 04, 15, , , , , , 1.
23 T able 3-1 Mode 1 V alue Description 1 Fix not available 2 2D 3 3D T ABLE 3-2 MODE 2 V alue Description M Manual － forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode A Automatic － allowed to automatically swit.
24 RMC － － － － Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data T able 5 contains the values of the following example ： $GPRMC, 161229.487, A, 3723.2475, N, 12158.3416, W , 0.13, 309.62, 120598, ,*10 T ABLE 5 RMC DA T A FORMA T Name Example Units Description Message ID $GPRMC RMC protocol header UTC Position 161229.
25 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution No position output but timer is counting At outdoor space but GPS signal is blocked by buildings Go outdoors where you can see clear sky and press Reset Button to try again, Execute Fail W rong Pocket PC T ype RFG-1000 support Pocket PC(iPaq 3600 series) and Pocket PC 2002 with StrongArm type o f CPU.
26 Appendix : Connector Interface 9 pin D-SUB Pin NO S i g n a l Name I/O Description Characteristics 1 No connect 2 TX O Serial Data Output High: -3V ~ -15V Low: +3V ~ +15V 3 RX I Serial Data Input H.
27 Limited Warranty Distributor for RFG-1000 grants a warranty for this product for one year starting from the date of purchasing of the product. Please retain the sales receipt as proof of purchase. During the warranty period, the product is eligible for replacement in case of defects in material and workmanship.
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