Leadtek GPS 9531 Technical Specification

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LEADTEK GPS SMART ANTENNA

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

GPS 9531

Version 1.05

2 October 2002

All Rights Reserved

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................1

2.1. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................................1

2.2. ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS .....................................................................................2

2.3. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS..................................................................................................3

2.4. INTERFACES ...................................................................................................................................3

3. MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS....................................................................................................3

4. PIN ASSIGNMENT OF CONNECTOR ......................................................................................4

5. APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................4

6. OPERATION AND TEST..............................................................................................................4

7. APPENDIX A ..................................................................................................................................5

8. APPENDIX B ................................................................................................................................12

9. APPENDIX C ................................................................................................................................13

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1. Introduction

Leadtek GPS 9531 is a complete GPS smart antenna receiver, including an embedded

antenna and GPS receiver circuits, designed for a broad spectrum of OEM system applications. The

product is based on the proven technology found in other Leadtek 12 channel GPS receivers and

SIRF chipset solution. The GPS smart antenna will track up to 12 satellites at a time while

providing fast time-to-first-fix, one second navigation updates and low power consumption. Its far

reaching capability meets the sensitivity requirements of car navigation as well as other

location-based applications.

Leadtek GPS 9531 smart antenna is designed to withstand rugged operating conditions and

is completely water resistant. With a clear view of the GPS satellites and a PDA or notebook PC to

provide power source and digital map function, a truly portable navigation system becomes a reality

using the Leadtek GPS 9531 smart antenna. The PDA or notebook PC communicates with the smart

antenna via RS-232 serial communication interface. Internal memory backup allows the device to

retain critical data such as satellite orbital parameters, last position, date and time. End user

interfaces such as displays can be added by the application designer.

The smart antenna design utilizes the latest technology and high level circuit integration to

achieve superior performance while minimizing space and power requirements. This hardware

capability combined with software intelligence makes the smart antenna easy to be integrated and

used in all kinds of navigation applications.

2. Technical Specifications

2.1. Electrical Characteristics

2.1.1 General

Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz

C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate

Channels 12

2.1.2 Accuracy

Position 15 meters, 2D RMS

Velocity 0.1 meters/second

Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time

2.1.3 Datum

WGS-84

2.1.4 Acquisition Rate

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Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average

Hot start 8 sec., average

Warm start 38 sec., average

Cold start 48 sec., average

2.1.5 Dynamic Conditions

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

Velocity 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.

Acceleration 4g, max.

Jerk 20 meters/second

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, max.

2.1.6 Power

Main power input 5.0 ± 5% VDC input

Power consumption 0.9 W at 5 VDC

Power connector Universal connector (RJ-11)

Backup power 3 V Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery

2.1.7 Serial Port

Electrical interface One UART for Data INPUT (RX) and OUTPUT (TX)

Protocol messages SiRF binary and NMEA-0183, version 2.20 with a baud rate

selection.

SiRF binary-position, velocity, altitude, status, and control NMEA

- GGA, GLL, GSA,GSV, RMC and VTG

Default Message refers to 2.4 Interfaces

2.1.8 Cable Length

GPS9531 for RJ-11 RJ-11 type plug to Smart Antenna: 1500mm

2.1.9 Battery

Lithium Rechargeable Battery(Note 1)

2.2. Environmental Characteristics

Operating temperature range -40 deg. C to +85 deg. C

Storage temperature range -55 deg. C to +100 deg. C

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2.3. Physical Characteristics

Length 78 mm (3.07 in)

Width 73.0 mm (2.67 in)

Height 26 mm (1.02 in)

Weight 380 g

Interface connector GPS9531 for RJ-11: Standard RJ-11 type plug

2.4. Interfaces

(1) One channel for RS-232 serial interface, with user selectable baud rate (4800, 9600, 19200,

38400)

(2) NMEA 0183 standard output (Data format is GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG)

(3) Universal connector available for different PDA/Pocket PC/Smart Phone.

(4) We strongly suggest that you make use of Leadtek standard NMEA setting, that is, baud rate is

9600 and data output is GGA(output once per 1 sec), GSA(output once per 5 sec), GSV(output

once per 5 sec), RMC(output once per 1 sec), VTG(output once per 1 sec).

(5) You can use Leadtek GMonitor or Winfast Navigator software to test the smart antenna and

change communication baud rate or data protocol on your PC or notebook. And you can also

use Leadtek GPS Monitor for WinCE to do them on your PDA.

3. Mechanical Dimensions

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4. Pin Assignment of Connector

PIN Signal Name

A1 Ground

A2 Rx (Data Input from PC/Notebook/PDA to GPS.)

A3 Tx (Data Output from GPS to PC/Notebook/PDA.)

A4 Vcc (Power)

5. Applications

The customers can use notebook PC or PDA to display their location data by Leadtek smart

antenna. We supply many types of cable to connect the smart antenna to your PDA or notebook. These

cables are listed as follow.

Part No Device Description

19000001

PALM M500 PDA

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for PALMM500 PDA

19000002

IPAQ 38xx series PDA

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for IPAQ3800 PDA

19000003

Notebook

Including DB9,car cigar-lighter charger and for notebook

19000004

Notebook

Including DB9 ,mini dim connector and for notebook

19000005

SAGEM PDA phone

WA3050

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for SAGEM PDA

19000006

Handspring Edge PDA

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for EDGE PDA

19000007

PALM V/Vx PDA

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for PALM PDA

19000008

CASIO PDA E125

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for CASIO PDA

19000009

IPAQ PDA 36/37 series

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for IPAQ PDA

19000010

HP Jonada 5xx Series PDA

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for HP PDA

19000011

Handspring Visor PDA

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for VISOR PDA

19000012

Notebook

Including USB connector

19000013

CASIO E200 PDA

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for CASIO E200

19000016

XDA

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for XDA

19000018

Pocket Loox PDA

Including car cigar-lighter charger and for Pocket Loox PDA

6. Operation and Test

The customers can use Leadtek GMonitor.exe to test the smart antenna. You can change

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the data protocol and communication data baud rate for your application using this software. The

software and manual are available for download from Leadtek website, www.leadtek.com.tw.

7. Appendix A

The following is a list of the cables for smart antenna, you can choose one which you need and

apply it.

7.1 19000001

This cable is for Palm M500 PDA.

7.2 19000002

This cable is for Compaq iPAQ 38xx series PDA.

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7.3 19000003

This cable is for notebook or regular PC.

7.4 19000004

This cable is for notebook or regular PC.

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7.5 19000005

This cable is for Sagem WA3050 PDA phone.

7.6 19000006

This cable is for Handspring Edge PDA.

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7.7 19000007

This cable is for Palm V/Vx PDA.

7.8 19000008

This cable is for Casio Cassiopeia E125 PDA.

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7.9 19000009

This cable is for Compaq iPAQ 36/37 series PDA.

7.10 19000010

This cable is for HP Jonada 5xx series PDA.

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7.11 19000011

This cable is for Handspring Visor PDA.

7.12 19000012

This cable is for USB Connector

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4

3

2

1

180±10

180±10

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7.13 19000013

This cable is for CASIO E200 PDA.

CIGAR-LIGHTER

(PVC 50P,BLACK #3052)

POSITIVE POLE

NEGATIVE POLE

North America
3AG FUSE

6

3

4

LED NOTE

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1

50±5 200±10 100±10

50±5

800±10

7.14 19000016

This cable is for XDA PDA.

CIGAR-LIGHTER

(PVC 50P,BLACK #3052)

NEGATIVE POLE

North America

1.5AG FUSE

5

3

4

6

LED NOTE

正面

1 5 9 13 17 21

3 7 11 15 19

20 16 12 8 4

22 18 14 10 6 2

反面

1

2

50±5

800±10

50±5

200±10 100±10

CABLE SPECIFICATION:(UL 2725)

1.28AWG*3C(YELLOW.BROWN.ORANGE)
24AWG*2C(RED.BLACK)

3.OD:4.5±0.1mm

4.OUTER JACKET PVC 黑色霧面

5.BRAID RATE 85%

6.外被需白色印字.

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7.15 19000018

This cable is for Pocket Loox PDA.

CIGAR-LIGHTER

(PVC 50P,BLACK #3052)

POSITIVE POLE

NEGATIVE POLE

North America

1.5AG FUSE

LED NOTE

正面

2 6 10 14 18 22 26

4 8 12 16 20 24

23 19 15 11 7 3

25 21 17 13 9 5 1

反面

50±5

800±10

50±5

200±10 100±10

CABLE SPECIFICATION:(UL 2725)

1.28AWG*3C(YELLOW.BROWN.ORANGE)
24AWG*2C(RED.BLACK)

3.OD:4.5±0.1mm

4.OUTER JACKET PVC 黑色霧面

5.BRAID RATE 85%

6.外被需白色印字.

8. Appendix B

Leadtek can also provide the smart antenna using a cable with USB and RS232 DB9

connectors for customers. It can be used in notebook PC with USB or RS232 interface. The

standard length of cable is 2 m.

8.1 Pin Assignment of DB9 Connector

8.2 Pin Assignment of USB Connector

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8.3 Mechanical Dimensions

9. Appendix C

Please refer to another operational manual, software installing Manual. The content is as

follows. You can find that this manual will tell you how to install the program, driver and device.

Of course, we suggest you can use GMonitor program to test your device and it is downloaded by

leadtek’s homepage.

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Note 1 :

The life of lithium rechargeable battery is dependent on customer how to use it. According to

the data sheet, the important specification is as follow.

Characteristics Item Performance Test condition

20% D.O.D.

(0.3mAh)Depth

of discharge

Over 1000 cycle life Until the discharge capacity

reaches under 0.15mAh

Charge/Discharge

cycle

characteristics

100% D.O.D.

(1.5mAh)Depth

of discharge

Over 200 cycle life Until the discharge capacity

reaches under 0.75mAh

Leadtek Research Inc.: 18F, 166, Chien-Yi Rd., Chung Ho, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan (235)
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Leadtek U.S.A.: 46721 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA94538, U.S.A.

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Leadtek Research Europe B.V.： Antennestraat 16 1322 AB, Almere – The Netherlands

Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Home Page: www.leadtek.com.tw

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Table of Contents

Overview ................................................................ 1

Installing 9531 USB Driver .................................... 3

Installing WinFast Navigator ................................ 4

Hardware Installation ............................................ 7

Uninstalling 9531 USB Driver ............................... 8

Uninstalling WinFast Navigator .......................... 8

WinFast Navigator Application ........................... 9

Installing WinFast Navigator for Pocket PC........16

Hardware Installation............................................ 18

WinFast Navigator for PDA with WInCE.............. 19

Appendix A Technical Specifications ................. 27

Appendix B Warranty ........................................... 30

Package Contents ................................................... 2

System Requirements ............................................. 2

Application Main Screen ......................................... 9

Tool Bar ..........................................................10

Satellite Tracking View Window ..................... 10

Satellite Data and Signal ............................... 11

Connection Information ..................................12

Position Data ................................................. 13

Advanced Settings ................................................. 14

Start Navigating ...................................................... 15

Application Main Screen.......................................... 19

Reading Status Bar.................................................. 20

Navigation Messages.............................................. 21

Configuration Tools.................................................. 22

Quick Buttons on Menu Bar..................................... 26

OverviewFOR PCFOR PDAAPPENDIX

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Leadtek GPS 9531 is a complete GPS
smart antenna receiver including an
embedded antenna and GPS receiver
circuits, designed for a broad spectrum
of OEM system applications. The
product is based on the proven
technology also used in other Leadtek
12 channel GPS receivers, and SIRF
chipset solution. The GPS smart antenna tracks up to 12 satellites at a time
while providing fast time-to-first-fix, one second navigation updates and low
power consumption. Its far reaching capability meets the sensitivity
requirements of car navigation as well as other location-based applications.

Leadtek GPS 9531 smart antenna is designed to withstand rugged operating
conditions and is completely water resistant. With a clear view of the GPS
satellites and a PDA or notebook PC to provide power source and digital map
function, a truly portable navigation system becomes a reality using the
Leadtek GPS 9531 smart antenna. The PDA or notebook PC communicates
with the smart antenna via RS-232 serial communication interface. Internal
memory backup allows the device to retain critical data such as satellite orbital
parameters, last position, date and time. End user interfaces can be added by
application designers.

The smart antenna design utilizes the latest technology and advanced circuit
integration to achieve superior performance while minimizing space and
power requirements. Such hardware capability combined with the ingenuity of
the software makes the smart antenna easy for integration and use with all
kinds of navigation applications.

Overview

1

GPS 9531Overview

OVERVIEW

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OVERVIEW

Package Contents

PC Version

GPS 9531 unit x 1
RS232-PS2 cable or USB cable x 1
User's Manual x 1
WinFast Navigator CD x 1
Bundled CD x 1

2

OverviewGPS 9531

Pocket PC Version

GPS 9531 Unit x 1
Cable for PDA x 1
User's Manual x 1
WinFast Navigator CD x 1
Bundled CD x 1

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System Requirements

PC Version

Pocket PC Version

1. Processor: Pentium 200 or above

2. Memory: 64MB

3. O/S: Windows 95/98/NT4/ME/2000/XP

4. Free HD space 785MB

5. 8x CD-ROM drive

6. Display: Hi-Color (16bits/pixel) with minimum of resolution

1. O/S: Windows CE 3.0 or above

2. Free memory: 1 MB

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Step 1.

Note:

install.exe

Step 2.

Install

Step 3.

OK

Step 4.

Exit

Insert the software CD in your CD-ROM
drive. The Autorun program will display
a setup screen as the figure to the right.

You can also start the setup
program by running in the
main directory of the CD.

Before the system initiates the installation, it
will check your OS version and display a
dialog box as the figure to the right. Press

to start the installation.

Upon completion of the installation, the
system displays a dialog box. Click .

Now click on the dialog box as the
figure to the right to return to the Autorun
setup screen.

Installing 9531 USB Driver

(for USB version only)

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If the model of your purchase applies USB connection, you will need to install
the USB driver. Skip this section and go directly to

on the next page if the USB driver has already been installed on

your computer.

Installing WinFast

Navigator

GPS 9531Installing 9531 USB Driver

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Step 1.

Note:

install.exe

Step 2.

Install WinFast Navigator

Insert the WinFast Navigator software
CD in your CD-ROM drive. The Autorun
program will display a setup screen as
the figure to the right.

You can also start the setup
program by running in the
main directory of the CD.

click . A
message box as the figure to the right
appears and stays on the screen until

Installing WinFast Navigator

Note:

The system may not function properly if you connect the GPS 9531 to

your computer before the driver is installed.

the installation is
initialized.

The setup program
dialog box appears. Click

. The license
agreement dialog box
follows. Click again.

Step 3.

Next

Next

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(See the two figures to the right.)

The
dialog box appears. It gives the default
destination folder location. If you wish
to change the driver folder location,
browse for a different location. If not,
click .

The
dialog box appears. Enter in the field
the name of the program manager
group where you wish to add the
WinFast Navigator icons to. And then
click t.

Now you have completed the setup for
the installation. Click to start
installing the WinFast Navigator

Step 4.

Choose Destination Location

Next

Step 5.

Select Program Manager Group

Nex

Step 6.

Next

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software.

Installation in progress......

When your system finish the installation,
the dialog box as the screen shot to the
right appears. Click to return to
the setup main screen.

You can now exit the setup program by

Step 7.

Finish

Step 8.

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Step 3.

Step 4.

Computers with USB connectors all have the
USB driver built-in on the system. The system
will automatically search for the driver and
install it when you power on your computer.

The installation is completed.

Step 1.

Step 2.

Connect the RJ11
connector of the
GPS 9531 to the
USB cable as shown
in the figure to the right.

As in the figure below, connect the
USB connector to a USB port on
your computer.

USB Version

USB Version

Hardware Installation

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Connect the RJ11
connector of the
GPS 9531 to the
Y-shaped cable
(RS232-PS2) as shown in
the figure to the right.

Connect the RS232 connector to a
COM port on your computer, and
PS2 connector, a PS2 port.

RS232 Version

RS232 Version

GPS 9531Hardware Installation

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Note:

The system may not function properly if you connect the GPS 9531 to

your computer before the driver is installed.

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Uninstalling 9531 USB Driver

Step 1.

Note:

Step 2.

DRemover98_2K.exe

Step 3.

Step 4.

Detach the cables connecting your PC and the GPS 9531. This step is
vital to the successful uninstallation of the 9531 USB driver.

Run at E:\USB Driver\
(assuming E: is the CD-ROM drive). A dialog box
as the figure to the right appears.

A message telling you the driver
has been removed appears.
Close the message box.

A dialog box appears prompting you to restart your
computer. Click Yes to finish removing the driver
and reboot.

Uninstalling WinFast Navigator

Step 1.

Control Panel

Settings Start

Step 2.

Open the window by c n the

submenu of the menu.

licking on o

Double click on the icon. Select
from the program list. And then click the button.

Control Panel

Add/Remove Programs WinFast Navigator

Remove

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The WinFast Navigator allows you to control the function of the module using
an easy-to-use application.

Application Main Screen

When you run the application, the main screen appears as the figure below.

Tool Bar

includes buttons
that control the connection
and settings of the receiver.
See page 10 for detail.

Tracking View Window

shows the
positions of satellites of the tracking
view in a dynamic 3-dimentional
picture. See page 10 for detail.

Development Data View
Window

shows the data
received by the PC through
the connection with the GPS

9531. See page 11 for detail.

Signal View Window

displays a dinamic graph that
shows The signal strength of
satellites used to navigate.
See page 11 for detail.

Connection Information

shows the
speed and direction of the subject, and
the connection status between the PC
and GPS 9531. See page 12 for detail.

Position Window

shows the position data.
See page 13 for detail.

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Tool Bar

Satellite Tracking View Window

This window shows the relative
positions and numbers of satellites on
the tracking view in a dynamic 3­dimentional picture. Move the mouse
cursor to a satellite to view the detailed
information, including SV (satellite
number), azimuth , elevation and CNo
(satellite signal strength), in a message
box as shown in the figure.

*

*Azimuth:

The horizontal angular distance from a reference direction, usually the
northern point of the horizon, to the point where a vertical circle through a celestial body
intersects the horizon, usually measured clockwise. Sometimes the southern point is
used as the reference direction, and the measurement is made clockwise through 360.

Connect

Close/Exit

Advanced

Press to initiate the connection with the
GPS 9531 and start receiving data.
Connection properties can be configured
using the settings dialog box.

Close and exit the application.

Press to open the Advanced settings
dialog box, which allows you to
configure for the GPS 9531.

Advanced

Help

Minimize

Close/Exit

Press to view the WinFast
Navigator online help.

Minimize the WinFast Navigator
application window.

Close the WinFast Navigator
application.

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This part of the main screen shows the
data received by the PC through the
connection with the GPS 9531 in the

window. The
signal strength of satellites that are used
for navigattion are shown on the graph
in the window.

Development Data View

Signal View

Development Data View Window

This window outputs the NMEA messages from the GPS 9531 through an
RS232 connection. (See on page 14 for how to configure
the output messages).

Advanced Settings

Signal View Window

a. The number on top of the bar is the C/N reading of the

satellite, which indicates the strength of the satellite signal. A
satellite that is used for navigation should have a minimal
C/N reading of 38.

b. The bars on the graph indicates the signal strength the GPS received. The

color of the bars indicates the validity of the received data; green indicates
that received data is valid for navigation, purple indicates received data is
uncertain, and red indicates the GPS 9531 is unable to obtain data of the
satellite.

c. The number in the block on the bottom of each bar is the number of a

satellite in the tracking view. The color of the number indicates the validity
of the satellite for navigation; green indicates that the satellite is good for
navigation, purple indicates received data of the satellite is uncertain, and
red indicates the GPS 9531 is unable to obtain data of the satellite.

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Connection Information

This part of the main screen shows the speed and direction of the subject, and
the connection status between the PC and GPS 9531.

Speed

Shows the speed of
the moving subject
in kilometers per
hour.

Direction

Shows the moving direction
of the navigating subject.

Restore Default Button

Press this button to reset all settings
as default. Settings made using the
Advanced dialog box will not be valid.

Data Transmission
Indicator

When data is being
transmitted through
a COM port, this
indicator blinks red
light.

COM Port Used

The COM port the GPS is using
for transmitting data. Normally
it is either (COM) 1 or (COM) 2.

Baud Rate

The Baud Rate of the current
data transmission.

Fix Indicator

Red light indicates the GPS 9531 does not have
a fix, and the output data displayed on the main
screen is not valid. Green light indicates the GPS
has a fix, and the navigation has started.

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Position Data

Lon

Lat

Date & Time

HW Reset

The longitude of the current position the GPS 9531
outputs.

The latitude of the current position the GPS 9531
outputs.

The date and time shown here are in GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time) as the result of GPS's
calculation. To change them to your local time, click
the square button to the right of

Press this button to reset the GPS 9531.

Time.

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Advanced Settings

Press on the tool bar; a 4-tabbed dialog box appears, which
includes four setting groups described as follows:

Advanced

NMEA
Messages
Settings

Initialize Settings

Click the Initialize tab to open the

dialog box for setting the initialize

position and time, and reset mode.

Power Manager Settings

Click the Power Manager tab to
open the dialog box for setting the
power mode and its behavior.

Main Port Settings

Click the Main Port tab to open the

dialog box and setup for COM port.

Click the tab to open the dialog box
that allows you to control how the
messages are being output.

NMEA

NMEA

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GPS 9531

Start Navigating

Before you start navigating, make sure the GPS 9531 has been connected to
your computer and the driver and software have been installed.

Open the WinFast Navigator application. Click the t button on the tool
bar of the main screen (see page 10). The WinFast Navigator will start
detecting for protocol and receiving data.

After clicking the button, check the

(see page 12) for data transmission. The indicator blinks red light to
indicate data is being transmitted. If the indicator does not respond for a
period of time, the dialog box appears automatically. Now
make sure the GPS and driver are installed properly, and change the settings
and receive data manually.

When the connection is established, the window will
start outputting NMEA messages, which tells you the GPS is working properly.
Now look at the between the and meters

and wait for a fix (green light). When the green light is on, the

received data becomes valid.

Use the dialog box to change the settings of the GPS
9531 when such a change is required.

Step 1.

Connec

Note: Connect Data Transmission
Indicator

Advanced Settings

Step 2.

Development Data View

Fix Indicator Speed Direction

Step 3.

Advanced Settings

(see

page 12)

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FOR PDA

Note :

Microsoft ActiveSync has to be installed on
your computer when you install WinFast
Navigator. The application interface is shown
in the figure to the right.

Installing WinFast Navigator for Pocket PC

Step 1.

WinFast Navigator CE

Step 2.

Add/Remove Programs

Retrieving application data from
the mobile device

Insert the software CD in
your CD-ROM drive. The
setup screen appears as
shown in the figure to the
right. If the setup screen
does not appear
automatically, run
install.exe on the CD. Click

to

initialize the installation.

The dialog
box appears. An information box on
top of it tells you the application is

. (See the figure

to the right)

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Step 3.

The application will next
determine the destination
location. A dialog box appears
asking if you want to install the
application at the default
location, which is
on your PDA/pocket PC. Click to
install WinFast Navigator at that
location. Click to change the
location using the next dialog box
(see the second figure) which
contains a selection box with 2
destination options:
and . Select one as
desired and then click .

A dialog box appears showing the
progress of installation. (See the
figure to the right.)

When the installation is completed,
a dialog box tells you to check your
mobile device screen to see
if additional steps are
necessary to complete this
installation. Click .

Main Memory

Yes

No

Main Memory

iPAQ File Store

OK

Step 4.

Step 5.

OK

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FOR PDA

Step 1.

Make sure you have purchased the model with
a suitable cable for your PDA/pocket PC. The
cable comes in different specifications to suit
several types of devices.

Hardware Installation

Step 2:

Connect the GPS­9531 and the cable.

Step 3:

Connect the cable
to the PDA/Pocket
PC.

Step 4:

Plug the
cigarette lighter
adapter into the
cigarette lighter
socket of your vehicle or
a 12V power supply.

GPS-9531

PDA

PDA
Connector

Cigarette
lighter
adapter

Step 4:

Turn on your PDA and adjust your PDA settings.

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FOR PDA

WinFast Navigator for PDA with WInCE

Data window

Status bar

Menu bar

The WinCE WinFast Navigator allows you to control the function of the
module using an easy-to-use application.

Application Main Screen

When you run the application, the main screen appears as shown in the figure
below:

The main screen include three
major parts:

Provides accesses to all
information and setting
options.

Shows the current status,
including the connection
with the GPS, and the
satellite data being received.

Shows the contents of each
screen.

1. Menu bar

2. Status bar

3. Data window

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Reading Status Bar

Box 1

Box 2

Shows the current status of
connection with the GPS in one of
four possible messages:

:

The GPS is not connected.

:
Displayed when Protocol Parser
fails. The reason may be that the
COM port has not been correctly
set up.

:
The data being received is in
NMEA protocol.

:
The data being received is in
SiRF Protocol.

Indicates the COM port currently
used.









Disconnect

Connect...

NMEA

SiRF

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Box 3

Box 4

Box 5

Shows the Baud Rate of the current
COM port.

Indicates whether the satellites are in
their positions by showing or

.

The ball-shaped icon is the data
receiving indicator.

: The COM port is currently not

receiving data.

: The COM port is receiving

data.

Fixed

Unfixed

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Navigation Messages

Shows the tracking
view and the signal
level of each
satellite.

Shows the
development data
from the GPS

9531.

Displays the navigation
data, including position,
velocity, UTC time, etc.
Also the main screen of
WinFast Navigator.

On the menu bar click . A
menu with 3 options appears as
shown in the figure below.

View

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FOR PDA

Configuration Tools

On the menu bar click . A menu with the following options appears (see
the figure on the left below):

About
Command
Connect
Disconnect
Port Setting
Exit

Tools

(Continued at next page)

Command

Select and an additional menu bar appears on the bottom of the
data window that includes 3 tabs: , , and (see next page)..

Command

Initialize NMEA SiRF

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Initialize

screen
provides options for
the reset mode and
protocol data
transmission.

The NMEA screen
allows you to
control how the
NMEA messages

A

re being out put.

The SiRF screen
allows you to set
the data
transmission
format and default

Configuration Tools (Cont'd)

(Continued from last page)

FOR PDA

The , , and configuration screens under are
as shown in the figures below:

Initialize NMEA SiRF Command

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Configuration Tools (Cont'd)

FOR PDA

Port Setting

Select from the menu and the Port Setting screen appears.
It allows you to set the GPS protocol and the connecting port.

Port Setting Tools

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Configuration Tools (Cont'd)

Connect, Disconnect & About

Select on the
Tools menu to view the
copyright and version
information.

About

Select to start
the connection, and

t to terminate

it.

Connect

Disconnec

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Quick Buttons on Menu Bar

Connect

Automatically detect communication protocol

Pause

Clear

Press to build connection with the GPS module.
: The GPS is not connected.
: The GPS is connected.

When this button is pressed, the system will automatically detect the
GPS Protocol and Baud Rate of the port currently enabled.

Press to pause the data displayed in Development View.

Press to clear the data in Development View.

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Appendix A Technical Specifications

Electrical Characteristics

General

Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 12

Position 15 meters
Velocity 0.1 meters/second.
Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time

Strength -140dbm

WGS-84

Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
Hot start 8 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Cold start 48 sec., average

Altitude 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.
Acceleration 4g, max.
Jerk 20 meters/second3, max.

Accuracy

Minimum signal strength

Datum

Acquisition Rate

Dynamic Conditions

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Electrical Characteristics (Cont'd)

Power

Main power input 5.0 5% VDC input
Power consumption 0.9 W at 5 VDC
Power connector Universal connector (RJ-11)
Backup power 3 V Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery

Electrical interface One UART for Data INPUT (RX) and

OUTPUT (TX)

Protocol messages SiRF binary and NMEA-0183, version 2.20

with a baud rate selection. SiRF binary­position, velocity, altitude, status, and control
NMEA - GGA, GLL, GSA,GSV, RMC and VTG

GPS9531 for RJ-11 RJ-11 type plug to Smart Antenna: 1500mm

Operating temperature range -40 deg. C to +85 deg. C
Storage temperature range -55 deg. C to +100 deg. C

Length 78 mm (3.07 in)
Width 73.0 mm (2.67 in)
Height 26 mm (1.02 in)
Weight 380 g
Interface connector GPS9531 for RJ-11: Standard RJ-11 type plug

±

Serial Port

Cable Length

Environmental Characteristics

Physical Characteristics

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Interfaces

1. One channel RS-232 serial interface with user selectable baud rate
(4800, 9600, 19200, 38400)

2. NMEA 0183 Version 2.0 ASCII output (Data format is GGA, GLL,
GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG)

3. You can use Leadtek GMonitor or Winfast Navigator software to test
the smart antenna and change communication baud rate or data
protocol.

Universal connector available for different PDA/Pocket PC/Smart
Phone.

5. We strongly suggest that you make use of Leadtek standard NMEA
setting, that is, baud rate is 9600 and data output is GGA(output once
per 1 sec), GSA(output once per 5 sec), GSV(output once per 5 sec),
RMC(output once per 1 sec), VTG(output once per 1 sec).

4.

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Appendix B Warranty

Leadtek warrants to the original purchaser of this product that it shall be free
of defects resulting from workmanship or components for a period of one (1)
year from the date of sale. Defects covered by this Warranty shall be
corrected either by repair or, at Leadtek's discretion by replacement. In the
event of replacement, the replacement unit will be warranted for the remainder
of the original one (1) year period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer.

This Limited Warranty is nontransferable and does not apply if the product has
been damaged by negligence, accident, abuse, misuse, modification,
misapplication, shipment to the Manufacturer or service by someone other
than the Leadtek Transportation charges to Leadtek are not covered by this
Limited Warranty. To be eligible for warranty service, a defective product must
be sent to and received by Leadtek within fifteen (15) months of the date of
sale and be accompanied with proof of purchase. Leadtek does not warrant
that this product will meet your requirements; it is your sole responsibility to
determine the suitability of this product for your purposes. Leadtek does not
warrant the compatibility of this product with your computer or related
peripherals, software.

This limited warranty is governed by the laws of Taiwan.

THERE ARE NO OTHER ORAL OR WRITTEN WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

LEADTEK'S SOLE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT.
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT, IN ANY EVENT, BE LIABLE TO THE
PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIABILITY IN TORT RELATING TO THIS
PRODUCT OR RESULTING FROM ITS USE OR POSSESSION.

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WinFast PortaNav Manual

Version C
August 2002

International Headquarters

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