Leadtek GPS 9534 User Manual

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LEADTEK GPS CF Card

User’s Manual

GPS 9534

Version 1.0

31 October 2002

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Contents

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

1.1. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................1

1.2. MAIN FEATURES .......................................................................................................................1

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

2.1. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................................2

2.2. ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS .....................................................................................3

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

3. APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................3

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

4.1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION......................................................................................................4

4.2. HOW TO TEST YOUR GPS COMPACT FLASH CARD .................................................................4

APPENDIX A ........................................................................................................................................11

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1. Introduction

1.1. Overview

The Leadtek 9534 GPS CF Card receiver is a Global Position System Receiver with a type

I compact flash interface. It has a standard NMEA output and compatible with all devices accepting

a Type I and Type II compact flash slot. The Leadtek 9534 GPS CF Card which include a build in

antenna and compatible to laptop, PDA and tablet PC will allow you to find with help of electronic

map application to find your way on the streets easier.

The Leadtek 9534 GPS CF Card is in Compact Flash form-factor which is a popular form

factor for both new and old generation of Windows Pocket or Handheld PCs. It is designed for easy

integration with a wide range of navigation software applications. Featuring all view tracking

capability, GPS CF Card provides robust performance in applications that require high vehicle

dynamics and high signal blockage operations. In other words, the totally wireless Compact Flash

GPS system is for the Windows Pocket PC. The customers can combine with all kinds of electronic

map software and allow user to navigate worldwide, while walking, on a boat, or even in-vehicle;

using a completely integrated device, eliminating cumbersome wires. Therefore, Pocket PC

involving map software and GPS Compact Flash Card will have become a portable navigation

device and replaced traditional GPS handheld products.

1.2. Main Features

 World’s smallest GPS receiver in Compact Flash (CF) Type I form factor
 12 Channels “All-In-View” Tracking
 Cold/Warm/Hot Start Time: 45/38/8 Seconds
 Reacquisition Time: 0.1 seconds
 RF connector for external GPS antenna
 Support Standard NMEA-0183 and SiRF Binary protocols
 Support Trickle Power mode Power Saving
 Multi-path Mitigation Hardware
 Onboard rechargeable backup battery
 Superior Sensitivity for Urban Canyon and Foliage Environment
 WAAS capable for improved accuracy where applicable
 Driver supported by Pocket PC 2002 and Windows to work with popular navigation software
 Dimension: 81.5 mm (including the connector) x 43.36 mm x 15 mm
 Power Consumption: Tracking mode 150 mA, CPU mode 35 mA, Trickle Mode 3 mA

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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 channel parallel tracking

2.1.2 Accuracy

Position 15 meters, 2D RMS

7 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected

1-5 meters, DGPS corrected

Velocity 0.1 meters/second

Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time

2.1.3 Datum

Default WGS-84

Other selectable for other Datum, please refer to Appendix B

2.1.4 Acquisition Rate

Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average

Snap start 2 sec., average

Hot start 8 sec., average

Warm start 38 sec., average

Cold start 45 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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2.1.6 Power

Main Power 3.3VDC±10%

Supply Current 110 mA Typical (Without active antenna at 3.3V)

Backup Power +2.2V to 3.1V

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2.1.7 Main Interface

Hardware Compact Flash – CF type I

Software Emulated COM-port (Auto Select)

Protocol messages NMEA output protocol

Baud rate: 4800bps

Data bit: 8

Parity: N

Stop bit: 1

Output format: GGA(1sec), GSA(5sec), GSV(5sec),

RMC(1sec),VTG(1sec)

Optional: SirF binary

2.2. Environmental Characteristics

Operating temperature range -40 deg. C to +70 deg. C

Storage temperature range -55 deg. C to +85 deg. C

Operation Humidity range 5% to 95% No condensing

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2.3. Physical Characteristics

Length 3.21” (81.50 mm)

Width 1.71” (43.36mm)

Height 0.59” (15 mm)

Weight 34g

Antenna connector MC PLUG type <Note>: The device disable internal antenna

when connected with external antenna.

3. Applications

Leadtek GPS 9534 CF Card receiver is a high performance, low power consumption

product. The product applications are as follow.
Hand-Held Device for Personal and Portable Positioning and Navigation-- Handheld PC , Pocket PC,

Tablet PC.

Automotive applications
Marine Navigation
Aviation applications
Location-Based Services