Globalsat Technology SD-502 SDIO User Manual

SD-502 SDIO GPS Receiver

User Manual

2005/11

SD-502 SDIO GPS Receiver User Manual, version 1.2

1. SD-502 at a glance

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LED

GPS Antenna

Cover

SD-502 SDIO GPS Receiver User Manual, version 1.2

2. System Specication

Electrical Characteristics (Receiver)

Chipset SiRF Start III

Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz

C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate

Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking

Accuracy

Position Horizontal 10 meters, 2D RMS

1~5 meters, 2D RMS with WAAS corrected

Velocity 0.1 m/sec

Time 1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time

Datum

Datum WGS-84 (default)

Acquistion Rate

Hot start 1 sec., average

Warm start 38 sec., average

Cold start 42 sec., average

Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average

Protocol

GPS Protocol NMEA 0183 (default)

SiRF binary (secondary)

GPS Output format GGA (1 sec), GSA (1 sec), GSV (5 sec), RMC (1 sec).

GLL and VTG are optional.

Dynamic Condition

Acceleration Limit Less than 4g

Altitude Limit 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.

Velocity Limit 515 meters/sec (1,000 knots) max.

Jerk Limit 20 m/sec**3

Temperature

Operating

Humidity 5 ~ 95% non-condensing

Power

Voltage 3.3 V

Power Consumption 110 mA

Physical Characteristics

Dimension 95 mm x 30 mm x 13 mm

Weight approximately 30 grams

Memory Size 512 MB

SDIO Specication

• Compliant with SDIO Card Specication Ver. 1.00

• Base on Bsquare SDIO Now!

-10°C ~ +70°C

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3. Introduction

SD-502 is a GPS Receiver with SDIO (Security Digital Input/Output) interface and an integrated

built-in memory, which provides an impressive data capacity. The built-in 512 MB memory allows

you to easily organize, store, and share les or documents. It also allows for tracking signals and

large map data according to the mapping software usage. It’s sleek and stylish design of look can

go with any kind of the Pocket PC. With light and handy appearance, it is convenient for you to put

it in pocket and bring it to anywhere you go. Just plug it into your Pocket PC, and use it to receive

the GSP signal right away! Its cylindrical antenna can receive the signal from all directions by 360

degree. It satises a wide variety of applications, including car navigation, personal touring navigation

or tracking and even marine navigation purpose. With our professional manufacturing technology

along with the cutting edge, SiRF Star III chipset, this receiver has provided higher sensitivity, lower

power usage and more rapid time-to-x!

3.1 Features

• SiRF Star III high performance and low power consumption chipset

• Built-in high sensitivity GPS antenna

• LED to show GPS x or not x

• Built-in super capacitor to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition

• SDIO interface

• Operating platform: Pocket PC 2003, Win CE.Net, WM2003

• Base on Bsquare SDIO Now!

• Built-in memory size: 512 MB

3.2 Package

Before you start up, make sure that your package includes the following items. If any item is

missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

• SDIO GPS Receiver and its cover.

• A CD (including the User Manual, Driver and the Testing Program.)

3.3 LED Function

GPS Status LED (Green):

• Blinking — GPS position is xed

• Steady light — GPS position is not xed