Zippy GMSN08-D User Manual

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GPS Receiver

SiRF Star II

GMS–N08-D

User’s Guide

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing theGMS-N08-D, the compact size 12-channel integrated GPS receiver for Palm and
Pocket PC based PDA. Please take some time to read through this manual to get familiar with the operating
features of the GMS-N08-D. The GMS-N08-D consists of a high-performance GPS engine and built-in patch
antenna. It provides fast positioning and instant real-time navigation while consuming only small amounts of
power. The GMS-N08-D delivers quality navigation information to the PDA or PC at 4800-baud rate in NMEA
protocol. Operating it with GPS-enabled map software, you will arrive at your destination comfortably and
effortlessly.

2. Features:

l Builds on SiRF Star IIe/LP (low power consumption) chipset with embedded ARM7TDMI CPU

available for customized applications in firmware.

l 12 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition.
l High-speed signal acquisition using 1920 time/frequency search channels.
l Built-in hardware Tracking Loop Processor WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator and NDGPS/U.S. Coast

Guard Beacon support.

l Low power consumption.
l Built-in rechargeable battery for memory and RTC backup and for fast Time to First Fix (TTFF).
l Support NMEA0183 v2.2 data protocol.
l Enhanced algorithms provide superior navigation performance in urban, canyon and foliage

environments.

l For Car Navigation, Marine Navigation, Fleet Management, AVL and Location-Based Services, Auto

Pilot, Personal Navigation or touring devices, Tracking devices/systems and Mapping devices
application.

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3. APPLICATIONS

Works with electronic map software for:

• Car navigation and tracking

• Vehicle monitoring

• Outdoor activities positioning

• Marine guidance

4. SPECIFICATIONS

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RS232 Tx

l Tracks up to 12 satellites.
l Receiver: L1, C/A code
l Snap Start: <3 sec(at < 25 minutes off period)
l Update rate: 1 HZ.
l Acquisition time

§ Reacquisition 0.1sec.averaged

§ Hot start 8 sec., averaged

§ Warm start 38 sec., averaged

§ Cold start 45 sec., averaged

l Position accuracy:

§ Non DGPS (Differential GPS)

TTL Tx

GND

§ Position 5-25 m CEP without SA

§ Velocity 0.05 m/sec, typical

§ Time 1 usec sync GPS Time

§ DGPS (Differential GPS)

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