USGlobalsat DG-100 User Manual

DG-100 Data Logger

User Manual

Version 1.2

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Table of Content

1 Introduction and Features................................................3

Introduction ...................................................................3

Features.........................................................................4

2 Specifications...................................................................5

System specification ........................................................5

GPS specification.............................................................6

3 Hardware overview ..........................................................7

Hardware introduction......................................................7

Detailed Hardware Functions.............................................8

Package contents ............................................................9

4 Software Utility .............................................................. 10

Software Utility features.................................................10

Install the software Utility...............................................11

DG-100 Setup...............................................................12

5 Getting Started............................................................... 15

DG-100 Usage ..............................................................16

Transfer data to your PC.................................................16

Save data.....................................................................17

Displaying the data on map ............................................18

Export data ..................................................................21

Speed filter...................................................................22

Delete the data from memory .........................................22

Metric system or imperial system.....................................22

Using the G-mouse function............................................23

6 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 24

► Change the battery....................................................24

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1 Introduction and Features

Introduction

GlobalSat DG-100 is a GPS data logger that records track data from the received GPS
signal. With a GPS logger and antenna built in a miniature construction, DG-100
features an all-in-one, cost-effective GPS logger solution. The DG-100 records time,
date, speed, altitude and GPS location at preset intervals. Based on the SiRF star III
chipset, DG-100 offers accurate position tracking capabilities.

All recorded GPS information can be downloaded to the computer. It is a convenient,
economical way for later review of your recorded histories. Simply connect the
DG-100 to your PC or Notebook, and then download the track-log to your PC for use
with Windows based software utility. User can easily export the recorded points to
Google Earth and Google Maps.

It is ideal application in fleet management, marine navigational aids, traveling and
consumer personal use. You also can use the DG-100 as an USB GPS mouse. It is
another good feature for DG-100.

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Features

The main features of DG-100 GPS data logger

1. SiRF StarIII chipset 20 channels.

2. Allowing user to store up to 60000 points.

3. Two NiMh batteries for more than 20 hours continuous operation.

4. USB interface.

5. Power On/Off button for easy use.

6. Three preset saving intervals (Time/Distance) can be selected by slide switch.

7. Three LEDs to show the status of GPS, battery and memory.

8. MMCX port for external GPS antenna.

9. USB G-mouse function.

10. Configuration Wizard helps you to quickly make the configuration.

11. User friendly Windows based software utility. User may use the software utility to
do the following functions:

 Upload recorded data
 Change Recording Interval
 Configuration setting
 Delete recorded data
 Exporting and mapping your recorded data:

(1) Exploring to KML (Interface with Google Earth)
(2) Show recorded data on Google Maps
(3) Text format
(4) Excel file format
(5) RMC Compatible format
(6) GPX format

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2 Specifications

System specification

Electrical Characteristics

GPS standard

GPS Antenna Built-in patch antenna

Operation time Up to 20 hrs +

Charge time 7 hrs

Battery Charging USB connector @ 350mah

POWER BUTTON

Power On/Off Press and hold for 3 second to On/Off the device.

Instant Save Press button once to save a waypoint manually when

STATUS LED’S

GPS status Flashing Green – GPS position is fixed.

Power status Solid Red – Device is power on.

Memory status Flashing Blue – Memory is 2/3 full.

TEMPERATURE

Operating -20°C ~ 50°C (-4°F ~ 122°F)

Storage -20°C ~ 35°C (-4°F ~ 95°F)

Humidity Operational up to 95% non-condensing

SLIDE SWITCH

One Slide Switch There are three customized setting of intervals.

BATTERY

Battery Type Two NiMh Rechargeable Battery

MECHANICAL

Dimension 3.15 x 2.15 x 0.7 (80mm x 54.6mm x 17.8mm)

SiRF StarⅢ/LP Single

device is active.

Steady Green – GPS position is not fixed.

Flashing Red – Device is in low battery power.
Solid Amber – Battery is being charged.

Solid Blue – Memory is full.

A (interval 1 Time or Distance selectable)
B (interval 2 Time or Distance selectable)
C (interval 3 Time or Distance selectable)

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GPS specification

Electrical Characteristics

GPS Chipset SiRF Star III/LP Single

Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz

C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate

Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking

ACCURACY

Position Horizontal 10 meters, 2D RMS

1-5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected

Velocity 0.1m/sec

Time 1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time

DATUM

Datum Default: WGS-84

ACQUISITION RATE

Hot start 1 sec., average

Warm start 38 sec., average

Cold start 42 sec., average

Reacquisition 0.1 sec. average

PROTOCOL

GPS Protocol Default: NMEA 0183 (Secondary: SiRF binary)

GPS Output

format

DYNAMIC CONDITION

Acceleration Limit Less than 4g

Altitude Limit 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity Limit 515 meters/sec. (1,000 knots) max.

Jerk Limit 20 m/sec**3

GGA(1sec), GSA(1sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec), GL L,
VTG is optional

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3 Hardware overview

Hardware introduction

Power button

GPS status LED

Memory status LDE

Battery status LDE

External

antenna

Mode switch

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Battery cover

USB connecto

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Detailed Hardware Functions

Power button Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn

Mode Switch
GPS status LED Flashing Green – GPS position is fixed.

Memory status LED Flashing Blue – Memory is 2/3 full.
Battery status LED Solid Red – Device is power on.

External antenna Port For you to connect an external antenna.
USB connector Connect with the USB cable for data transfer or battery

Belt clip You can use the belt clip to clip DG-100 on your belt or
DC charger (optional) For you to charge the DG-100 in car or use it in car.

on/off the device.
Press power button once to save a waypoint manually

when device is active.
You can set up to 3 different interval modes for your

requirement by the software utility.

Steady Green – GPS position is not fixed.

Solid Blue – Memory is full.

Flashing Red – Device is in low battery power.
Solid Amber – Battery is being charged.

charging purpose.

backpack.