Navilock NL-402U Operation Manual
NL-402U
Operation manual (60095-a)
1. Introduction
The NL-402U is a USB GPS receiver with an internal antenna and a u-blox5 GPS & GALILEO
SuperSense
®
GPS/Galileo chip set. The USB port enables the connection with a notebook,
UMPC, tablet PC or car PC. Thanks to its compact design, it is the ideal companion on any trip
1.1. Contents*
1x Navilock NL-402U
1x Operation manual
1x 8cm CD ROM
* Before using the device, please make sure that all the parts are included in the package. If any
parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately.
Important health and safety information
When using this product, take the following precautions in order to avoid possible damages and legal consequences. Always
follow all safety and operation manuals exactly and keep them for future reference. Observe all warnings in the operation manual
and on the product. In order to avoid injuries, electrocution, fire and damages to the product, observe the following precautions:
ELECTRIC SECURITY
This product is designed for operation with power supply via the USB port. Any other operation mode can be dangerous and may
void the warranty claims for this product. This unit contains an internal back-up battery.
NOTE: RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES OR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS
INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT.
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Make sure the unit is not exposed to very high humidity and temperatures. Never leave the unit, the battery or the rechargeable
battery for an extended period in a vehicle or plate, where the temperature can increase to over 60°C (140°F), for example on the
dashboard of a car, the window sill or behind a pane of glass, which is directly exposed to the sun or very strong UV light.
Otherwise the unit or the vehicle may be damaged, and the battery or the rechargeable battery may overheat.
Damages requiring repairs
Disconnect the unit from the AC supply in the following cases; also disconnect the rechargeable battery and contact an
authorized repair man or your dealer.
• Liquid or an object has entered the product.
• The product has fallen down or was damaged.
• There are visible signs of overheating.
• When operated normally, the product does not function flawlessly.
Avoid using the unit directly after strong temperature changes.
If the unit is exposed to strong temperature and humidity fluctuations, condensation can form in the unit. In order to avoid damage
to the unit, please wait until the condensation has dried off before using the unit.
NOTE: If you bring the unit from a cold to a warm environment, or vice versa, first let it get
accustomed to the new temperature before turning it on.
2. Starting operation
2.1. Plug the USB cable in a free USB port on your notebook etc. The NL-402U will be
recognized by your Windows operating system, which will attempt to install a driver. Abort this
process, and start “ublox5_install.exe” from the CD-ROM, or download the driver from the
Navilock website. Follow the installation instructions. After the installation is completed, restart your computer. Then the GPS COM port will be available in the Device Manager under
Connections. Set this port in your navigation or route planner software. Do not use another
program that accesses this port at the same time.
3. LED indicator
Flashes, with Satfix
Lights, without Satfix
3. Application environment
The NL-402U can be used as a USB GPS receiver under Windows 2000/XP/Vista. The
corresponding driver is available on the CD-ROM.
4. Functional test with u-Center 5
1. Install the u-Center software on your unit. Select the version suitable for your
system. U-Center is a pure test program and cannot be used for navigation or
orientation.
allow any access of the navigation or route software to the COM port. It also serves for
updating the Assist GPS data and switching to EGNOS.
If the NMEA protocol is displayed in u-Center, but you cannot find a receiver in the application
software, the connection problem is not with the receiver, but with the selected software setting.
In this case, the software manufacturer support center may be able to help you.
It must always be closed after the test. It blocks the COM port and does not
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