NAVILOCK NL-404P User Manual

NL-404P

Operation manual (60096-a)

1. Introduction

The NL-404P is a serial GPS receiver with an internal antenna and a u-blox5 GPS &
GALILEO SuperSense® GPS/Galileo chip set. The serial port enables the connection with a

notebook, UMPC, tablet PC or car PC. Thanks to its universal MD6 connector, it can be used on
almost all devices by means of an adapter cable. Adapter cables are available optionally.

1.1. Contents*
1x Navilock NL-404P
1x set mounting material
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.

(washer, circlip, nut)

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
damages 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. Installation

The NL-422MP is designed for mounting on a trunk lid, car roof or on a boat. For this purpose,
you must choose a mounting location, where the material is hard enough to absorb the pressure
applied to the receiver, without denting in. Otherwise the rubber gasket on the mounting surface
would not seal completely any more, and water might penetrate. The mounting examples shown
for various situations provide maximum reception, since it is not hindered by the vehicle (e.g. by
a window pane).

Do not carry out the mounting yourself, but rather let it be done by a specialist shop. If you carry
out the mounting yourself, you may void the warranty. Please ask your dealer to what extent the
personal mounting might influence the warranty and if it is necessary to have this work done by a
specialist in order to keep the warranty.

Navilock is not responsible for wrong mounting, because we recommend that this should be done
by a specialist. This is the reason we don’t offer any mounting instructions here. An experienced
car repair shop has the necessary expertise to carry out the mounting.

3. Starting operation, e.g. with an USB adapter cable (article number 61264)

3.1. Plug the USB cable in a free USB port on your notebook etc., and connect it with the

NL404P. The NL-404P 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, re-start 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 which accesses this port at the same time.

4. LED indicator

Flashes, with Satfix
Lights, without Satfix

5. Application environment

The NL-404P can be used as a serial GPS receiver under Windows 2000/XP/Vista as well as
Window Mobile and Windows SmartPhone. Corresponding adapter cables can be found in the
catalog on the CD-ROM und under www.navilock.com.

6. 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. It must
always be closed after the test. It blocks the COM port and does not 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.

After starting the u-Center software, check the functionality of your NL-404P.

1. Selecting the COM port

2. Selecting the baud rate

3. Downloading Assist GPS and updating the receiver

4. Visual display of the NMEA data

5. Configuration manager

6. NMEA/UBX message console

7. NMEA text console

As seen below, you can set up your u-Center by yourself. Everything important can be connected
and displayed immediately. The green bars at the bottom of the picture show the reception
quality at your position. If no bars are displayed, please change your position. The NL-404P
cannot receive anything in a closed building. If the blue bars are displayed, the receiver is still
acquiring the data and verifying the received data.