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RoyalTek RGM-2000 User Manual

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RGM-2000
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HOW TO INSTALL & OPERATE SAPPHIRE ( USB ) FOR WINDOWS 98
HOW TO INSTALL & OPERATE SAPPHIRE ( USB ) FOR WINDOWS ME
HOW TO INSTALL & OPERATE SAPPHIRE ( USB ) FOR WINDOWS 2000
HOW TO INSTALL & OPERATE SAPPHIRE ( USB ) FOR WINDOWS XP
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What Is Sapphire ?
Congratulation on your purchase of Sapphire, offering diverse GPS (Global Positioning System) applications. Sapphire represents the latest ingenious GPS technology from the leading GPS receiver manufacturer. Connecting to the notebook PC implementing a map or navigation software, Sapphire helps you locate one or multiple objects, conduct personal & vehicle navigation, and/or apply for geographical surveys.
What Is Inside ?
Before you start up, make sure that your package includes the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, contact RoyalTek immediately. Please refer to the contact information on the last page of this manual.
◆GPS Receiver ◆ Cable(RS-232 or USB)
◆CD Disc
What Is GPS ?
In 1974 the USA Department of Defense set about developing a Global Positioning System (GPS), a constellation of 24 satellites that Orbits 12,000 miles above the Earth. Using triangulation of signals from four of the satellites, a receiving unit on earth can pinpoint its current location to within a few meters. A GPS device receive the data, then convert the longitude, latitude, and altitude (LLA) data into a location point. Position and navigation information is vital to a wide range of professional and recreational activities covering surveying, search and rescue, tracking, hiking, navigating, and so forth.
What Have Inside the Package?
Before you start up, make sure your package includes the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Please refer to the contact information on the last page of this manual.
◆ GPS Receiver ◆ Application CD
◆ Cable for RS232 or USB (depending on what you buy
RGM-2000M
)
PDA cable selection:
HP iPaq series Casio series
HP Jornada series Fujitsu-Siemens LOOX Series O2 XDA Series *Other various PDA cables :
Please refer to our web site.
RS-232/Ps2 USB
Car cigarette adaptor 12V
How to Install & Operate Sapphire ( RS-232 ) ?
Getting Started
Step 1:Plug RS-232 to COM port of your Notebook PC or Handheld PC.
Step 2:Plug PS2 connector in the PS2 mouse outlet of your Notebook PC or Handheld
PC.
RS-232
PS2
Step 3:Place your Sapphire on the outside roof of your vehicle with magnetic base. Step 4:Power on your Notebook PC or Handheld PC. If you have ordered a cigarette
adaptor, please plug the cigarette adaptor into the cigarette outlet of the car.
Step 5:Choose the correct COM port for running the map or navigation software.
Step 6:Run the Sapphire test program. Please refer to “How to test your Sapphire”.
Notice:
(1) Make sure the power is off before started. (2) For safety reason, please do not install Sapphire while driving. (3) To receive NMEA0183 navigational data, please use the Hyper Terminal
program of Windows95/98
/ME/2000. Please setup the COM port connected
with Sapphire to:
Baud rate : 4800 Data bit : 8 Parity : None Stop bit : 1 Flow control : None.
(4) The formats of NMEA messages are illustrated on Software Data section. (5) To prevent from the poor contact, the 4-pin mini din connector was designed as
good fitting. It is strongly recommend that user doesn’t plug and unplug this connector frequently.
How to Install & Operate Sapphire ( USB ) for Windows 98
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Getting Started
Step 1:Plug USB connector to USB port of your Notebook PC or Handheld PC. Step 2: After plug in the Sapphire, it will automatically detect the hardware and show
up pop-up dialog as follows. Click “Next>” button.
Assert the “Search for the best driver for your device”. Click “Next>”
button.
Please assert the “Specify a location” and select the correct directory of the driver, ”\USB_DRIVER” in CD-Disc. Click the “Next>” button.
It will find the driver from the CD-Disc automatically. Click “Next>”
button.
The USB Serial converter driver is installed now.
You can check the COM port number of Sapphire from the System
properties now.
The default COM port is COM3 in this example.
Step 3:Place your Sapphire on the outside roof of your vehicle with magnetic base. Step 4:Power on your Notebook PC or Handheld PC. Step 5:Choose the correct COM port for running the map or navigation software. Step 6:Run the Sapphire test program. Please refer to “How to test your Sapphire”.
Notice: (1) Make sure the power is off before started. (2) For safety reason, please do not install Sapphire while driving. (3) To receive NMEA0183 navigational data, please use the Hyper Terminal program
of Windows 95/98. Please setup the COM port connected with Sapphire to:
Baud rate : 4800 Data bit : 8 Parity : None Stop bit : 1 Flow control : None.
(4) NMEA 0183 data formats are illustrated on Software Data section. (5) To prevent the poor contact, the 4-pin mini din connector was designed as good
fitting. We strongly recommend user that do not plug and draw this connector frequently.
How to Install & Operate Sapphire ( USB ) for Windows Me
Step 1:Plug USB connector (➀) to USB port to your Notebook PC or Handheld PC. Step 2:After plug in the Sapphire, it will detect the hardware automatically. Click the
“Next>” button.
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Please assert the “Specify a location” and select the correct directory of the driver in CD-Disc, ”\USB_DRIVER”. Click the “Next>” button.
Windows Me will search and find the USB serial driver. Click “Next>”
button.
The USB Serial converter driver is installed now.
You can check the COM port number of Sapphire from the System
properties now.
Step 3:Place your Sapphire on the outside roof of your vehicle with magnetic base. Step 4:Power on your Notebook PC or Handheld PC. Step 5:Choose the correct COM port for running the map or navigation software. Step 6:Run the Sapphire test program. Please refer to “How to test your Sapphire”.
Notice: (1) Make sure the power is off before started. (2) For safety reason, please do not install Sapphire while driving. (3) To receive NMEA0183 navigational data, please use the Hyper Terminal program
of Windows Me
. Please setup the COM port connected with Sapphire to: Baud rate : 4800 Data bit : 8 Parity : None Stop bit : 1 Flow control : None.
(4) NMEA 0183 data formats are illustrated on Software Data section. (5) To prevent the poor contact, the 4-pin mini din connector was designed as good
fitting. We strongly recommend user that do not plug and draw this connector frequently.
How to Install & Operate Sapphire ( USB ) for Windows 2000
Step 1:Plug USB connector (➀) to USB port to your Notebook PC or Handheld PC. Step 2:After plug in the Sapphire, it will detect the hardware automatically. Click the
“Next>” button.
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Please select “Search for a suitable driver for my device”. Click “Next>”
button.
Please select the “Specify a location”. Click “Next>” button.
Please browse the CD-Disc and select the directory, “\USB_DRIVER”.
Click “OK” button.
Windows 2000 will find the USB Serial converter device. Click the “Next>”
button.
The USB Serial driver is installed in Windows 2000
now.
It will setup the USB Serial port driver for Sapphire. Please click “Next>”
button.
Please select the “Search for a suitable driver for my device”. Click “Next>”
button.
Please select the “Specify a location”. Click “Next>” button.
Please select the directory of the Sapphire, “\USB_DRIVER”. Click “OK”.
It will find the driver and install it.
The USB Serial Port driver is installed in Windows 2000 now.
You can check the Com port number of the Sapphire from Device Manager. It is COM3 in this example.
Step 3:Place your Sapphire on the outside roof of your vehicle with magnetic base. Step 4:Power on your Notebook PC or Handheld PC. Step 5:Choose the correct COM port for running the map or navigation software. Step 6:Run the Sapphire test program. Please refer to “How to test your Sapphire”.
Notice: (1) Make sure the power is off before started. (2) For safety reason, please do not install Sapphire while driving. (3) To receive NMEA0183 navigational data, please use the Hyper Terminal program
of Windows 2000. Please setup the COM port connected with Sapphire to:
Baud rate : 4800 Data bit : 8 Parity : None Stop bit : 1 Flow control : None.
(4) NMEA 0183 data formats are illustrated on Software Data section. (5) To prevent the poor contact, the 4-pin mini din connector was designed as good
fitting. We strongly recommend user that do not plug and draw this connector frequently.
How to Install & Operate Sapphire ( USB ) for Windows XP
Step 1:Plug USB connector (➀) to USB port to your Notebook PC or Handheld PC
and insert CD supported by Royaltek.
Step 2:After plug in the Sapphire, it will detect the hardware automatically. Please
select the “Install the software automatically [Recommended]”. Click the “Next>” button.
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Please select “Continue Anyway” and Click this button.
Please select the “Finish”. Click “Next>” button.
The USB Serial driver is installed in Windows XP now. Please wait for
about one minute.
It will setup the USB Serial port driver for Sapphire. Please select the
“Install the software automatically [Recommended]”. Click “Next>” button.
Please select “Continue Anyway” and Click this button.
The USB Serial Port driver is installed in Windows XP
now.
You can check the Com port number of the Sapphire from Device Manager. It is COM3 in this example.
Step 3:Place your Sapphire on the outside roof of your vehicle with magnetic base. Step 4:Power on your Notebook PC or Handheld PC. Step 5:Choose the correct COM port for running the map or navigation software. Step 6:Run the Sapphire test program. Please refer to “How to test your Sapphire”.
Notice: (1) Make sure the power is off before started. (2) For safety reason, please do not install Sapphire while driving. (3) To receive NMEA0183 navigational data, please use the Hyper Terminal program
of Windows 2000. Please setup the COM port connected with Sapphire to:
Baud rate : 4800 Data bit : 8 Parity : None Stop bit : 1 Flow control : None.
(4) NMEA 0183 data formats are illustrated on Software Data section. (5) To prevent the poor contact, the 4-pin mini din connector was designed as good
fitting. We strongly recommend user that do not plug and draw this connector frequently.
How to test your Sapphire
1. Run the test program by double clicking the \Test programs\GPSDemo.exe file. Then the test program will automatically install into your computer.
2. Run the testing program by clicking the shortcut on your Window’s program group.
3. Testing program will display as follow:
4. Before running the test program, make sure you have connected Sapphire to the PC correctly.
5.Click the icon on toolbar or click the Start test on the Setup menu. Then the
program will automatically detect the serial port and start testing.
6.When finish the test, there is a message box showing the test result. If the test is successful, it will show the following message:
If the test fails, it will show the following message:
If it cannot open the COM port, it will show the following message:
7.If the GPS connection is successful, you can see the satellite tracking diagram and the updated data of longitude, latitude, altitude, date time etc.
How to Synchronize your PDA
Run the msaync890725.exe in the CD path(PDA synchronization \ msaync890725.exe)
After installation,double click the “Microsoft ActiveSync” icon.
Put the PDA on the cradle, then you will see the icon on the task bar from:
Physical characteristics
Dimension: 62+/-0.5 mm (L) x 50+/-0.5 mm (W) x 28+/-0.5 mm (H) Weight 180 grams
Temperature characteristics
Storage temperature: -10℃ ~ +85℃. Operating temperature: 0℃ ~ +70℃.
General
Channels 12 channels L1 1575.42 MHz. C／A code 1.023MHz chip rate.
Accuracy
Position accuracy：25m, CEP without SA. Velocity accuracy：0.1 meter / second without SA
Datum
WGS-84.
Position update rate
Once per second.
Dynamic conditions
Altitude ：18000 meters (60000 feet) max. Velocity ：514 meters / second max. Jerk ：20 meters / second3, max. Acceleration ：4 G, max.
Power
PS2/USB input power: DC 5V ± 5 %, 180mA, typical
Car cigarette power adaptor: +9V ~ +16V.
Certification
FCC/CE compliant
Software Data
NMEA V2.2 Protocol
It is the RS-232 interface：4800 bps, 8 bit data, 1 stop bit and no parity.
NMEA Output Messages
The Sapphire outputs the following messages as shown in Table 1：
TABLE 1 NMEA OUTPUT MESSAGES
NMEA Record Description
GGA Global positioning system fixed data
GSA GNSS DOP and active satellites GSV GNSS satellites in view
RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data
GGA－－－－Global Positioning System Fixed Data
Table 2 contains the values of the following example： $GPGGA, 161229.487, 3723.2475, N, 12158.3416, W, 1, 07, 1.0, 9.0, M, , , ,0000*18
TABLE 2 GGA DATA FORMAT
Name Example Units Description
Message ID $GPGGA GGA protocol header
UTC Position 161229.487 hhmmss.sss
Latitude 3723.2475 ddmm.mmmm
N/S Indicator N N=north or S=south
Longitude 12158.3416 dddmm.mmmm
E/W Indicator W E=east or W=west
Position Fix Indicator 1 See Table 5-1
Satellites Used 07 Range 0 to 12
HDOP 1.0 Horizontal Dilution of Precision
MSL Altitude 9.0 meters
Units M meters
Geoid Separation meters
Units M meters
Age of Diff. Corr. second Null fields when DGPS is not used
Diff. Ref. Station ID 0000
Checksum *18
＜CR＞＜LF＞
End of message termination
TABLE 2-1 POSITION FIX INDICATOR
Value Description
0 Fix not available or invalid 1 GPS SPS Mode, fix valid 2 Differential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid 3 GPS PPS Mode, fix valid
GSA－－－－GNSS DOP and Active Satellites
Table 3 contains the values of the following example： $GPGSA, A, 3, 07, 02, 26, 27, 09, 04, 15, , , , , , 1.8,1.0,1.5*33
TABLE 3 GSA DATA FORMAT
Name Example Units Description
Message ID $GPGSA GSA protocol header
Mode 1 A See Table 3-2
Mode 2 3 See Table 3-1 Satellite Used1 07 Sv on Channel 1 Satellite Used1 02 Sv on Channel 2
…. ….
Satellite Used1 Sv on Channel 12
PDOP 1.8 Position Dilution of Precision HDOP 1.0 Horizontal Dilution of Precision VDOP 1.5 Vertical Dilution of Precision
Checksum *33
＜CR＞＜LF＞
End of message termination
TABLE 3-1 MODE 1
Value Description
1 Fix not available 2 2D 3 3D
TABLE 3-2 MODE 2
Value Description
M A
Manual－forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode
Automatic－allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D
GSV－－－－GNSS Satellites in View
Table 4 contains the values of the following example： $GPGSV, 2, 1, 07, 07, 79, 048, 42, 02, 51, 062, 43, 26, 36, 256, 42, 27, 27, 138, 42*71
TABLE 4 GSV DATA FORMAT
Name Example Units Description
Message ID $GPGSV GSV protocol header
Number of Messages1 2 Range 1 to 3
Messages Number1 1 Range 1 to 3
Satellites in View 07
Satellite ID 07 Channel 1(Range 1 to 32)
Elevation 79 degrees Channel 1(Maximum 90)
Azimuth 048 degrees Channel 1(True, Range 0 to 359)
SNR (C/No) 42 dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not
tracking
…. ….
Satellite ID 27 Channel 4(Range 1 to 32)
Elevation 27 degrees Channel 4(Maximum 90)
Azimuth 138 degrees Channel 4(True, Range 0 to 359)
SNR (C/No) 42 dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not
tracking
Checksum *71
＜CR＞＜LF＞
End of message termination
RMC－－－－Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
Table 5 contains the values of the following example： $GPRMC, 161229.487, A,
3723.2475, N, 12158.3416, W, 0.13, 309.62, 120598, ,*10
TABLE 5 RMC DATA FORMAT
Name Example Units Description
Message ID $GPRMC RMC protocol header
UTC Position 161229.487 hhmmss.sss
Status A A=data valid or V=data not valid
Latitude 3723.2475 ddmm.mmmm
N/S Indicator N N=north or S=south
Longitude 12158.3416 dddmm.mmmm
E/W Indicator W E=east or W=west
Speed Over Ground 0.13 knots
Course Over Ground 309.62 degrees True
Date 120598 ddmmyy
Magnetic Variation degrees E=east or W=west
Checksum *10
＜CR＞＜LF＞
End of message termination
Troubleshooting
Problem Reason Solution Test fail Poor connection Check the RS232 and PS2 connector or USB connector
to make sure they are well connected.
Wrong BIOS
setting for PS2
Open com port fail
There is nothing showing on the tracking diagram even if the test result is success.
No position output but timer is counting
All the serial COM port have been used for other application program
Sapphire can not receive the GPS signal on the testing area.
1.Weak or no GPS signal can be received at the place Sapphire are.
2.At outdoor space but GPS signal is block by buildings
Check the BIOS setting to make sure the PS2 port is enable.
If you still get the testing fail message, contact your local distributor.
Close all the other application programs and rerun the Sapphire T esting program.
Move Sapphire to somewhere there is exposed to outdoors.
Note: normally we cannot receive the GPS signal indoors.
Go outdoor place without high building to block the signal and retest the Sapphire again.
If operated Sapphire over 5 minutes with nothing showing on the tracking diagram
Maybe Sapphire received not enough data to sure tracking.
Utilize the test program --- GPSDemo.exe to reset Sapphire. Please Click the icon on toolbar.
Appendix : Connector Interface
9 pin D-SUB
Pin NO Signal
I/O Description Characteristics
Name
1 No connect 2 TX O Serial Data Output High: -3V ~ -15V
Low: +3V ~ +15V
3 RX I Serial Data Input High: -3V ~ -15V
Low: +3V ~ +15V 4 No connect 5 GND G Ground 6 No connect 7 No connect 8 No connect 9 No connect
6 pin mini din
Pin NO Signal
Name 1 No connect 2 No connect 3 GND G Ground 4 VCC I +5V DC Power
5 No connect 6 No connect
I/O Description Characteristics
DC +5V ± 10%.
Input
15
234
69
78
2
4
6
1
3
5
USB A Type Connector
Pin NO Signal
Description Characteristics
Name I/O 1 GND - Ground Ground 2 D+ I/O Data plus Data plus 3 D- I/O Data Minus Data Minus 4 VCC + +5V DC Power
Input
+5V DC Power
Input
Limited Warranty
RoyalTek Company Ltd. grants a warranty for this product for one year starting from the date of purchasing of the product. Please retain the sales receipt as proof of purchase. During the warranty period, the product is eligible for replacement in case of defects in material and workmanship. In such case, the defective unit will be repaired or replaced according to an assessment by RoyalTek. However this warranty does not cover damages caused by improper use or from unauthorized modifications by third parties. In addition, this warranty does not cover expendable materials and defects, which constitute as normal wear or tear. Please contact us as following:
RoyalTek
1071 Chung Cheng Rd.,Suite 9F-1,Tao Yuan City,Taiwan,R.O.C. Tel: 886-3-3569666 Fax: 886-3-3580050 Http://www.royaltek.com e-mail: sales@ royaltek.com
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