DAVIS GPS Module Installation Manual

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This manual provides the instructions necessary to install the DriveRight GPS Module.
Note: The GPS Module is only compatible with the DriveRight 600. It cannot be used
with older DriveRight devices.
GPS Components and Mounting Hardware
The GPS Module should come with the all the components and mounting hardware shown bel ow:
GPS Antenna
#4 x 3/8" Pan Head Self-Tapping Screws (2)
Velcro® Tape (4 pair)
Double-Sided Foam Tape (6 strips)
GPS Module
5.5" Cable Ties (4)
12" Cable Ties (2)
Product # 8157
Installing the GPS Module
Installing the GPS Module
1. Mount the GPS Module under the dashboard of the vehicle.
2. Secur e the GPS Module in plac e using the pr ovided ca ble ties, v elcr o tape, or double-sided tape.
Installing the GPS Antenna
1. Mount the GPS antenna on top of the dashboard, on the roof of the vehicle, or on the truck.
• Locate the an tenna so that it has a clear vie w of the sky. Any metal obstructions may interfere with satellite reception.
• The antenna must be at least three (3) feet away from any cell u lar or CB antenna. Clos e proximity to a transm itt ing antenna may degrad e or disrupt GPS reception.
2. Secure using two screws, double-sided tape, velcro, or magnetic mounting.
• To use the magnetic mount you must remove the aluminum base plate to expose the antenna’s neodymium magnets.
3. Route the antenna cable to the GPS Module.
Making Connections
Refer to the installation diagram below to connect your GPS Module.
1. Connect the GPS Antenna to the GPS Module.
2. Connect the GPS Module to the DriveRight harness cable using the DriveRight 600 adapter cable.
3. Connect the GPS Module to the DriveRight 600.
Note: GPS must be enabled via DriveRight software for the module to function.
Installation Di agram
DriveRight 600
Adapter Cable
GPS Module
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DriveRight 600 DisplayGPS Antenna
GPS Module Specifications
General GPS Specifications
GPS Module Specifications
Mechanical
Environmental
Power
Interface
Cable Length
Size: 3.8” x 2.4” x 0.9” (97 x 61 x 23 mm) Weight: 11 oz (0.3 kg)
Operating Range: -4° F to +140° F (-2 0°C to +60°C ) Storage Range: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
Input: +12Vdc to +16 Vdc regulated, 80 mA max Memory Backup: lithium cell, estimated 5 year service life
GPS Module-to-adapter cable: male 8-pin Mini-DIN GPS Module-to-DriveRight 600: female 8-pin Mini-DIN GPS Antenna: female SMA
GPS Module-to-adapter cable: 12” (300 mm) GPS Module-to-DriveRight 600: 22” (570 mm)
GPS Receiver Specifications Basic
Accuracy
Dynamic Limits
Channels: 12 parallel Frequency: 1575.42 MHz (L1)
Positiion: 25 m SEP without selective ability (SA), 100 m 2 DRMS with SA (95%) Velocity: 0.04 mph (0.02 m/s) without SA
Acceleration: 4 G max Jerk: 5 m/s
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Startup Time To First Loca t i on Fix
Reacquisition Time
DriveRight unplugged for 0 hours = 30 seconds DriveRight unplugged for more than 0, less than 4 hours = 60 seconds DriveRight unplugged for more than 4, less than 8 hours = 90 seconds DriveRight unplugged for more than 8, less than 24 hours = 120 seconds DriveRight unplugged for more than 24 hours =180 seconds
After 60 second signal obstruction: 5 seconds Internal: <1.0 second
GPS Antenna Specifications Mechanical
Environmental
Power Cable
Performance
Size: 2.3” x 1.9” x 0.55” (58 x 48 x 14 mm) Weight: 2.3 oz (0.065 kg)
Operati ng Range: -22°F to +185°F (-30°C to +8 5°C) Storage Range: -40°F to +194°F (-40°C to +90°C)
Input: +3 Vdc regulated, 12 mA ± 2 mA
Type: Coaxial RG-174 Length: 16 feet (5 m) Connector: male SMA
Frequency: 1575.42 MHz (L1); Gain: 25 dB (min); Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
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Contacting Davis Technical Support
If you have questions, or encounter problems installing or operating your GPS Module, please contact Da vis Technical Support.
Note: Please do not return items to the factory for repair without prior authorization.
Phone Supp ort
(510) 732-7814 – Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. (510) 670-0589 – Fax to T echnical Support.
Email Supp ort
support@davisnet.com – E-mail to Technical Support. info@davisnet.com – E-mail to Davis Instruments.
Web Support
www. davisnet.com – Co p ies of User Manual s are available on t he “Support” page. Watch for FAQs and other updates.
FCC Part 15 Clas s B Registra tion Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio c ommunications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception , which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol­lowing measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con­nected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the warranty and void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Product Number: 8157 Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.190 GPS Module Installation Manual Rev B (June 23, 2003)
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC. The term "IC:" before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical specifications were met.
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