AQ Max AQ-300-U Assembly instructions

AQ-300-U
High Sensitivity
GPS Receiver
User’sManualGuide
AQ Max TechnologyInc.
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Contents
Quick Use
Turnon yourmachine............................................................................3
Check Connector………………………………………………….…...……3
Connect AQ-300toyourmachine……………………………….…...……3
Turnon yourmachine……………………………………………………….3
Introduction
Overview……………………………………………………………………...4
Features………………………………………………………………………4
TechnicalSpecifications…………………………………………………….5
Operational
Characteristics
Initialization………………………………………………………………...…6
Navigation…………………………………………………………..……......6
HardwareInterface
Dimension…………………………………………………………….…..…..7
HardwareInterface……………………………………………………..……7
Connector……………………………………………………………………..7
Accessories…………………………………………………………..………8
USBDriver
SystemRequirement…………………………………..…...………..…….10
Installation…………………………………………………………….…….10
Important…………………………………………………………….…….. 10
Waranty …………………………………………………………………………..……11
AppendixA
SoftwareInferface
NMEA Transmitted Sentences……………………………………….…...12
RTCMReceived Data………………………………………………….…..15
AppendixB
EarthDatumsand
Output Setting
Accessories…………………………………………………………………16
Product Combination………………………………………………………16
AppendixC
ProductsInformation
EarthDatums……………………………………………………………….17
Setting……………………………………………………………………….17

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Quick Use
CheckGPS Package
StandardPackage
AQ-300 (GPSReceiver) + CD +WarrantyCard+ Quick Use
Optional Package
The shopmaybundledifferentaccessoriesforyouasfollows:
1.PCCable
2.PDACable
3.PDAHolder
4.Software(NavigationSoftware+ DigitalMap)
5.Others
Checkconnector
a. C3000RS-232SerialPort Connector
b. C3001USB Connector,pleaseinstall USBdriverfirst.
c.Whenyouconnect yourPDAtoAQ-300, youneed anoptionalcable.
Check the emark (FCC) forsafetyandensurethecigaretteadapter
withcorrect modelnumbertoavoiddamagingyourPDA.
d. Variouscablesarereadyforoptionaldevices.
Connect AQ-300toyour machine.
Turn on yourmachine.
Your AQ-300startstoprovideyoufull GPS function.

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Introduction
Overview
The AQ-300 SmartAntenna isatotalsolution GPS receiver,designed
based on SiRFStarII Architecture.TheAQ MaxGPStechnologyisa
lowpower(70mA), costeffectiveandeasy integration GPSsystem. This
positioningapplication meetsstrictneedssuchascarnavigation,
mapping,surveying, security, agricultureandsoon.
Onlyclearviewof sky andcertainpowersupplyarenecessarytothe
unit. It communicateswithotherelectronicutilitiesviacompatible
dual-channelthroughRS-232orTTLandsavescriticalsatellitedataby
built–inbackupmemory.AQ-300 tracks upto12 satellitesatatime,
reacquiressatellitesignalsin100msandupdatespositiondataevery
second.Asleepingmodewill savepowerconsumptiondramaticallyto
allowcriticallowpowerapplications.
Features
The AQ-300providesahostoffeaturesthatmakeit easy forintegration
anduse.
1. SiRFStarII chipsetwithembeddedR3000level, MIPS Iclass,32-bit
RISCprocessoravailableforcustomizedapplicationsinfirmware.
2.High performancereceivertracks upto12satelliteswhileproviding
firstfastfixandlowpowerconsumption.
3.Differentialcapabilityutilizesreal-timeRTCMcorrectionsproducing
1-5meterposition accuracy.
4.Compact designidealforapplicationswithminimalspace.
5.Arechargeablebatterysustainsinternalclockandmemory. It is
rechargedduringnormaloperation.
6.Userinitializationisnotrequired.
7.Dualcommunicationchannelsanduserselectablebaudratesallow
maximuminterfacecapabilityandflexibility.
8.Optionalcommunicationlevels, RS-232andTTLmeetordinary
applicationandnewfashionsof connecting PDAwithTTLorRS-232
output.
9.FLASHbasedprogrammemory:Newsoftwarerevisionsupgradeable
throughserialinterface.
10.LEDdisplaystatus: The LEDprovidesusersvisiblepositioningstatus.
LED“ON”whenpowerconnectedand“BLINKING”whenAQ-300
position identified. Nomoreextradeviceisneeded.
11.Built-inWAASdemodulator.
12.Built-inmagnetsforusingon topofthecar.
13.Waterproof (1meter) designforall weather.

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Technology
specifications
PhysicalDimension
Singleconstructionintegratedantenna/ receiver.
Size:
59.8(W)x47.6(D)x21.4(H)(mm)
2.35"(W)x1.87"(D)x0.84"(H)(inch)
Weight: 98g
Environmental
Characteristics
Operatingtemperature: -40oCto+85oC(internaltemperature).
Storage temperature: -55oCto+100oC.
Electrical
Characteristics
Input voltage:+4.75 ~ 5.5VDC without accessories.
+6~30VDC withaccessoryC3004.
Backup power:3VRechargeableLithiumcell battery,upto767hours(32days)
discharge.
Performance
Tracks upto12
satellites.
Updaterate: 1second.
Acquisitiontime
Reacquisition
Hot start
Warmstart
Coldstart
0.1sec., averaged
8sec., averaged
38 sec., averaged
45 sec., averaged
Positionaccuracy:
Non DGPS
(DifferentialGPS)
Position
Velocity
Time
5-25metersCEPwithSAoff
0.1meter/second, withSA off
1microsecondsynchronizedGPStime
DGPS
(DifferentialGPS)
Position
Velocity 1to5meters, typical
0.05 meter/second, typical
DynamicConditions:
Altitude
Velocity
Acceleration
Jerk
18,000meters(60,000feet)max
515meters/second(1000knots)max
4G max
20 meters/second³, max
Interfaces
a.DualchannelRS-232 orTTLcompatiblelevel,withuserselectable
baud rate(4800-Default, 9600,19200,38400).
b.NMEA 0183 Version2.2ASCII output(GPGGA,GPGSA,GPGSV,
GPRMC, GPVTG).
c.Real-timeDifferentialCorrection input(RTCMSC-104message types
1,5and9).
d. SiRFprotocol.

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Operational
characteristics
Initialization
Assoonastheinitialself-test iscomplete,theAQ-300beginsthe
processof satelliteacquisition and trackingautomatically.Under
normalcircumstances, it takesapproximately45secondstoachievea
position fix,38 secondsifephemerisdataisknown.Afterapositionfix
hasbeencalculated,informationabout validposition, velocityandtimeis
transmittedoverthe output channel.
The AQ-300utilizesinitialdata, suchaslast storedposition,date,
timeandsatelliteorbitaldata, toachievemaximumacquisition
performance. Ifsignificantinaccuracyexistsinthe initialdata,orthe
orbitaldataisobsolete, it maytakemoretimetoachieveanavigation
solution.TheAQ-300Auto-locatefeatureiscapableof automatically
determininganavigationsolutionwithout intervention fromthe host
system.However,acquisitionperformancecanbeimprovedwhen the
hostsysteminitializestheAQ-300inthefollowingsituation:
1)Moving furtherthan 1,500kilometers.
2)Failureofdatastorageduetotheinactiveinternalmemorybattery.
Navigation
Aftertheacquisitionprocessiscomplete,theAQ-300sendsvalid
navigation informationoveroutput channels.Thesedatainclude:
1)Latitude/longitude/altitude
2)Velocity
3)Date/time
4)Errorestimates
5)Satelliteandreceiverstatus
The AQ-300setsthe defaultofauto-searchingforreal-timedifferential
correctionsinRTCMSC-104standardformat, withthemessagetypes1,
5,or9.It accomplishesthesatellitedatatogenerateadifferential
(DGPS)solution.Thehost system,at itsoption,mayalsocommand
theAQ-300tooutput apositionwheneveradifferentialsolutionis
available.

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Hardware interface
Dimension
Size: 59.8(W)x47.6(D)x21.4(H)(mm)
2.35"(W)x1.87"(D)x0.84"(H)(inch)
Weight: 98g
HardwareInterface
The AQ-300includesanantennainauniquestyleandwaterproof gadget.
SimplyconnectPS-2femaleconnectortooneof the optionalaccessories
andlinktoeitheryournotebookPC,PDAorotherdevices. The one-piece
cigaretteadapterallowsyoutoconnectAQ-300toyourPDAs.Optional
color, input voltageand output connectorarelistedanddescribedbelow:
Connector
Standardcable: 2meterswithfemalePS-2connector.
The AQ-300isalsoequippedwithoptionalcustomized connectors.
FunctiondefinitionofstandardPS-2compositeconnector
Pin Signal
1 Tx(RS-232)
2 +5VDC
3 Tx(TTL)
4 Ground
5 Rx (TTL)
6 Rx (RS-232)

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Accessories
C3000 Mini Din
Femaleand PS-2
maleconnector:
CableLength: ToAQ-300:1meter
RS-232toPS-2:45cm
Mini DinFemaleconnectorfunction definition:
Pin Signal Name
1 N.C
2 Tx
3 Rx
4 N.C
5 Ground
6 N.C
7 N.C
8 N.C
9 DGPS in
N.C=No connection
PS2compositeconnectorfunctiondefinition (to PC):
Pin Signal Name
1 +5V
2 N.C
3 N.C
4 Ground
5 N.C
6 N.C
N.C=No connection
C3001 USBconnector
The functiondefinitionof theATypeUSBconnectorisasfollows:
Pin Signal Name
1 +5V
2 D +
3 D -
4 Ground

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C3004 Highpowerconnector
C3002OptionalCigaretteAdapter
The optionalcigaretteadapterwith2-metercorecableisforusinginacaror
boat. Itmustbe usedtogetherwithaC3000oran oldstandardCOM+
PS-2GPSreceiver.
Input voltage: DC12V-26V
C3003 CigaretteadapterandPDAconnector:
1 CA-ASUSA600 ASUSA-600
2 CA-ASUSA620 ASUSA-620
3 C3003-AR ACERS60 /N20 series
4 CA-BESTAI-WINNA BESTAI-WINNA
5 CA-CassioE-115 CasioE-115
6 CA-CassioE-125 CasioE-125
7 CA-CassioE-200 CasioE-200
8 CA-DellX5 DellAximX-5
9 CA-Eten P603 Eten P603
10 CA-Jornada HPJornada 52xx /54xx/ 56xx
11 CA-HandSpring Treo HandSpring Treo
12 CA-HandSpring VisorHandSpring Visor\Prism
13 CA-HandSpring Edge HandSpring Edge
14 CA-SiemensLOOX SiemensLOOX
15 CA-MIO528NEC MitacMio528 / 338 /YakumoAlpha+Delta
16 CA-NEC300E NEC300E
17 CA-PalmVx PalmVx
18 CA-Palm Palm/ IBMWorkPad 500/505/Tungsten
19 CA-IPAQ36XX I-Paq 36xx/ 37xx
20 CA-IPAQ38XX I-Paq 38xx/ 39xx / 54xx
21 CA-SonyN-Type SonyN-7xx/ S-xx
22 CA-SonyT-Type SonyT-6xx /NR-xx/ SL-xx / SJ-xx
23 CA-SiemensSX-45 SiemensSX-45
24 CA-Toshiba e570 Toshiba E-570
25 CA-Toshiba e330/e740
Toshiba E-330/740
26 CA-XDAO2 O 2–XDA/ T-Mobiles–MDA
Color Signal
Black Ground
Red +6~30 VDC
Green Tx
White Rx
Orange DGPS IN

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USBDriver
System
Requirements
IBM, PentiumoraboveandothercompatiblePC;16 MBandabove
memory;Windows98/Me/2000; VGAGraphicAdapter.
Installation
1. Copyentire<AQ-300USB>folderfromCD toharddisk.
2. ConnectAQ-300USBconnectortocomputer. Whilethecomputer
automaticallystartstheinstallationprogram,pleasedirectthedrivertothe
<AQ-300USB>folder.
3. Aftertheinstallationiscomplete,goto<DeviceManager>and select
<Ports(COM&LPT)>toverifyif avirtualCOMport <USBtoSerialPort>
wascreated.
Important
VerifytheCOMport#tostartusingyourownnavigating software.
1.Click <Start> menu, select <Settings>, thenenter<ControlPanel>.
2.Afterentering <ControlPanel>, select <System>.
3.Select <Device Manager>.
4.Findthe <ConnectPort> andcheck theVirtualCOMPort, whichwas
created bytheUSBdriver.Pleasenotethat the VirtualCOMPort
numbermightbe differentfromeverycomputer.Beforeusing
navigating software,pleaseconfirm theCOMPortnumberscreatedby
yourcomputerandprovided byyournavigationsoftware.Theymustbe
thesameComPortnumbers.Otherwise, the navigating softwarewon’t
receivethesatellitesignalfortheun-matchCOMPort setting.