Etek Navigation GM-33-232 User manual
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GPS MOBILE LOCATOR
USER’S MANUAL
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................................3
Applications ..................................................................................................................3
Package Contents .........................................................................................................4
Pin Assignment .............................................................................................................4
Getting Started .............................................................................................................5
Operating Procedure ...................................................................................................6
Specifications ................................................................................................................7
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................9
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Introduction
Welcome to GM-33-232 GPS Mobile Locator user’s manual.
Congratulation on your purchase of the GM-33-232®Mobile Locator GPS
receiver/antenna. This is the latest in Plug-Navigate-Position innovation from
ETEK Navigation, manufacturer of OEM GPS receiver & antenna around the
world.
This new concept of Mobile navigation solution is using the devise to integrate with
your Personal Computer and map software to display your real time location on
the monitor.
The GM-33-232 is an all-weather rugged design product for all applications.
Before you get started with your GM-33-232®, make sure to read the PC hardware
requirements to run the Mapping software.
Applications
Navigation and positioning
Finding streets and routes via GPS map software
Travel/track planning
Application for Marine Navigation
Fleet management GPS system
In-car navigating/locating for public safety and emergency
AVL GPS function
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Package Contents
After opening your package, make sure that the following items
are not missing or
damaged.
GM-33-232®Mobile Locator
User’s Manual and Driver’s CD
If above items are missing or damaged, contact ETEK Navigation immediately at
Tel: 886-2-26860199 Fax: 886-2-26866159
Pin Assignment
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Getting Started
This section will introduce you to simply outfit your new GM-33-232®GPS Mobile
locator to your PC.
GM-33-232®is a compact GPS receiver/antenna design for general purpose
navigation and position locating when integrated with a computing device for
mapping display (Notebook PC, PDA or Palmtop).
Hardware standard layout is shown below:
Hardware Requirement:
Computer 486 or Faster CPU, VGA Display card,
Sound board (optional), at least 16MB DRAM, CD-ROM drive, Windows OS, at
least a COM PORT available.
Power supply: DC 5V from PC’s PS-2 port.
Installation:
The magnetic part should face downward and attach on either the metallic or
non–metallic surface. It is the best if the GM-33-232 unit is placed in an open space
and allows it to see the clear sky at least for the first fix.
In the case of traveling with a vehicle, the GM-33-232 can also be placed on the
dashboard.
GM-33-232 Unit
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Operating Procedure
Caution
DO NOT TRY TO DO STEPS, WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
AND KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD
Step 1: Please wait till the Operation System to finish loading and then plug in the
GM-33 GPS Locator.
Step 2: The Operation System will identify the device automatically.
Step 3: When it’s done, right click “ My computer icon” then click “system
properties” and find “device manager”.
Step 4: Find “Ports (Com & Lpt)”, browse it and find COM1, which is the GM-33.
Step 5: Indicate Com port number when you try to use GM-33 as a GPS device.
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Specifications
PHYSICAL
Dimension 53mm( L) × 44mm (W) × 16mm( H)
Weight 214 gram (With Cable)
Enclosure High impact, corrosion-proof
PC (polycarbonate) resin
Construction Ultrasonic welded, fully waterproof
Mounting Magnetic mount
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating: 0 ~ +70 degree C
Temperature Storage: -20 ~ +85 degree C
Humidity 95% non-condensing
COMMUNICATION
Protocol NMEA V3.01
Signal level EIA/TIA-232 or USB 1.1
INTERFACE CAPABILITY
Standard Output
Sentences GGA, RMC, GSV*5,VTG, GSA*5
PERFORMANCE
Built-in Antenna Highly-reliable ceramic patch
Sensitivity -158dbm
SBAS No support
Receiver architecture 32 parallel channels
Start-up time
3 sec. typical (hot start)
35 sec. typical (warm start)
41sec. typical (cold start)
Without aid: 3.3 m CEP
Position accuracy DGPS (RTCM): 2.6 m
Velocity accuracy 0.1 Knot RMS steady state
Update Rate 1~5 Hz
Power Supply RS-232 @ 3~5V
Acquisition: 59mA (RS-232)(USB)
Power Consumption Tracking: 33mA (RS-232)(USB)
Baud Rate 4800 bps
POWER CABLE
Length 5m
This specification is subject to change without prior notice
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APPENDIX
Troubleshooting Tips
1. No updated display in your PC while moving.
Check cable connections and COM port setting AT Control Panel/System
Properties/Device Manager/Com-Port.
Check raw data by using Window Terminal 4800bps
2. No ASCII NMEA data when running terminal program in COM-n,4800 8N1
Check Control Panel/System Properties/Device Manager/Com-Port.
3.Navigational software does not auto detect the GPS receiver
Check Installation & If the DB-9 connecter connects to PC
4.If your PC recognizes GM-33-232 as a mouse
Please remove the GM-33-232 from the COM Port of your PC or device and plug it
back. If it still happens, please restart your PC.
5.No GPS data after program initialize.
Check COMPORT connection.
Check for GPS obstruction toward the sky.
6. GPS data are visible but no activity on the MAP SOFTWARE.
Check to see if the Map software desire NMEA sentences (GGA, RMC,
GSV,VTG, GSA) are present in viewing using Terminal Windows set at
4800bps.
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