EverMore GM-R900 User manual

GM-R900 User’s Manual
EverMore Technology Inc.
2F, No.7, R&D Road 1, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 300, R.O.C. http://www.emt.com.tw
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GM-R900
GPS Receiver User’s Manual
EverMoreTechnologyInc.

GM-R900 User’s Manual
EverMore Technology Inc.
2F, No.7, R&D Road 1, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 300, R.O.C. http://www.emt.com.tw
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Manual Revision History
Revision Date Update Summary
Issue 1.0 March 2006 Initial release
© EverMore Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Not to be reproduced in whole or part for any purpose without written permission of EverMore Technology Inc.
Information provided by EverMore Technology Inc. is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by EverMore Technology Inc. for its use. EverMore Technology Inc. reserves the right to
change specification at any time without notice.

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................... 5
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................5
1.2 Features...............................................................................................................................6
1.3 Applications.........................................................................................................................6
1.4 Start-up Modes ...................................................................................................................7
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 8
2.1 Electrical Characteristics ..................................................................................................8
2.2 Environmental Characteristics.........................................................................................9
2.3 Physical Characteristics.....................................................................................................9
3. HARDWARE INTERFACE ........................................................................... 10
3.1 GM-R900 PS/2 Female Connector (standard type)......................................................10
3.2 GM-R900 Female PS/2 Connector Interface................................................................. 11
3.3 GM-R900 Accessories ......................................................................................................12
3.3.1 DB9 9 Pins Female and PS/2 Male Connector ..................................................................12
3.3.2 USB Connector .............................................................................................................. 13
3.4 GM-R900 Dimensions......................................................................................................14
3.5 GM-R900 Appearance Diagram.....................................................................................14

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4 GM-R900 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................. 15
5. GPS TESTING................................................................................................. 16
6. LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................................... 17
7. APPENDIX........................................................................................................ 17
8. ORDERING INFORMATION........................................................................ 18
8.1 Optional Types Cable.......................................................................................................18
8.1.1 Male PS/2 Cable.............................................................................................................18
8.1.2 SP6P Cable ....................................................................................................................19
8.1.3 RS-232 Cable (DB9 9 Pins Female + PS/2 Male)..............................................................20
8.1.4 USB Cable (With USB Bridge Controller IC)...................................................................21
8.2 Car Charger List ..............................................................................................................22
9. SERIES PRODUCTS INFORMATION....................................................... 23

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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
EverMore GM-R900 series is a high sensitivity GPS receiver, This product is based on SiRF starIII
chipset in 20 channel GPS receivers solution. The GPS module receiver will track up to 20 satellites at
a time while providing fast time-to-first-fix and 1Hz navigation updates. It is far reaching capability
meets the sensitivity & accuracy requirements of car navigation as well as other location-based
applications, such asAVL system. PDA, Notebook operated navigation system.
The GM-R900 design utilizes the latest surface mount technology and high level circuit integration to
achieve superior performance while minimizing dimension and power consumption. This hardware
capability combined with software intelligence makes the board easy to be integrated and used in all
kinds of navigation applications or products. The module communicates with application system via
RS-232 level with NMEA-0183 protocol.

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1.2 Features
The GM-R900 GPS engine board offers following features:
zSiRF starIII Chipset 20 Channels all in view tracking
zHigh Sensitivity -159dBm
zReacquisition Time: 0.1 second
zSupport Standard NMEA-0183 at 4800 bps baud rate
zOn-board rechargeable battery sustained real-time clock and memory for fast satellite
acquisition during power-up
zDimension/Weight: 56mmx53mmx22.5mm/96g
1.3 Applications
zLand/Marine Navigation
zTelematics
zFleet Management
zAsset Tracking
zTiming Reference

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1.4 Start-up Modes
Definitions DESCRIPTION
Cold Start
The Cold Start takes the longest startup time among EMT GPS receivers. In
this scenario, the receiver has no acknowledgment on the last position, time,
and satellite constellation. The receiver is initiated to search blindly for satellite
signals in the cold start mode.
A
nother situation is that when no backup battery is connected, the GPS
receiver will be in the cold start mode and there is no data stored in SRAM.
Execute cold start of the test tool when first use. By this way can speed up
position fix time.
Warm Start
In this scenario, the receiver was off less than one week but more than 2-hour
time.
The receiver knows its last position, time and almanac because it has a
backup battery to keep current almanac, position and time stored in SRAM.
In the warm start mode, the receiver can quickly acquire satellites and get a
position fix faster than it does in the cold start mode.
Hot Start
In this scenario, the receiver was off less than 2-hour time. With the back up
battery connected and the current almanac, position, time and ephemeris
stored in SRAM, the receiver applies its last ephemeris data to calculate and
get a position fix.
Reacquisition
In the reacquisition mode, the receiver takes time to lock on satellites if
buildings or obstacles are blocking the signals for a short while.
This is very common in urban areas, but please be noted that reacquisition
time has nothing to do with the time-to-first-fix (TTFF).

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2. Technical Specifications
2.1 Electrical Characteristics
2.1.1 General
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20
2.1.2 Sensitivity
Tracking -159dBm type
2.1.3 Accuracy
Position <15 meters CEP (95%) horizontal, SAoff.
Velocity 0.1 meters/second
Time ±100 ns synchronized to GPS time
2.1.4 Datum
Default WGS-84
Other Support different datum by request
2.1.5 Acquisition Rate
Hot start 1 sec, average
Warm start 38 sec, average
Cold start 42 sec, average
2.1.6 Dynamic Conditions
Altitude 18,000 meters max
Velocity 515 meters/second (1000 knots) , max.
Acceleration 4g, max
Jerk 20 meters/second3, max.

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2.1.7 Power
Main power input 5V ± 0.5Vp-p DC input.
Supply Current Max. 80 mA
2.1.8 Serial Port
Electrical interface LVTTL and RS-232 interface
Protocol message NMEA-0183, Version 2.2
Default NMEA GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC 4800 baud rate,
8 bits data, 1 star , 1 stop, no parity.
(Option baud rate: 9600, 19200, 38400)
2.2 Environmental Characteristics
Operating temperature range -40 ℃to +80 ℃
Storage temperature range -45 ℃to +85 ℃
Operating humidity range 5% to 90% non-condensing
2.3 Physical Characteristics
Dimension: 56mmx53mmx22.5mm(2.20”x2.08”x0.88”)
Weight: 96g (3.38oz)
Interface standard connector: PS/2 female connector
Interface optional connector: USB cable or car charger for PDA

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3. Hardware Interface
3.1 GM-R900 PS/2 Female Connector (standard type)
PS/2 Female Connector Pin Assignment
Pin Function Input/Output Level
1 RXD Input 3.3V, LVTTL
2 RX Input 12V, RS-232
3 GND
4 TX Output 12V, RS-232
5 TXD Output 3.3V, LVTTL
6 VCC Power Supply 5V
4TX 6
VCC
2
RX
PS/2(Female)
1
RXD at the GM-R900
3
GND 5TXD
PS/2 female connector (standard type)

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3.2 GM-R900 Female PS/2 Connector Interface
ExtensionMalePS/2Connector
GM-R900 USB,LinktoPCorNotebook
GPS 1M
ExtensionMalePS/2Connector
2M 1M
RS-232,LinktoPCorNotebook
Standard Female PS/2 Connector
MalePS/2
GM-R900 Link to Host Device Diagram
GM-R900
GPS DC12V
PDA
Car
Charger
Transition
Connecter
FemalePS/2
Connecter
GM-R900 Link to PDADiagram

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3.3 GM-R900 Accessories
3.3.1 DB9 9 Pins Female and PS/2 Male Connector
DB9 Connector (Female)
Pin Function Input/Output Level
1 NC
2 TX Output RS-232
3 RX Input RS-232
4 NC
5 GND Ground 0V
6 NC
7 NC
8 NC
9 NC
9 5 3 5
DB9 1
RS232 PS/2 (Male)
(Female) 2
6 1 4 6
Connector Pin Assignment
PS/2 Connector (Male)
Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function
1 NC 3 GND 5 NC
2 NC 4 VCC 6 NC

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3.3.2 USB Connector
Pin Function Color
1 VCC, 5V Red
2 D- White
3 D+ Green
4 GND Black
GND D+ D- VCC
USBConnector Pin 4 3 2 1
Pin1
Connector Pin Assignment

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3.4 GM-R900 Dimensions
Length 56
Unit:mm
Diameter Wide
6.4 53
26.5
TopView
22.5
Height
LateralView
3.5 GM-R900 Appearance Diagram
GPSReceiver Patch
Ant
Length: 2M
PS/2(Female)
GM-R900

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4 GM-R900 USB Driver Installation
Following is the brief indication of USB driver installation. We enclose a CD for detailed USB driver
installation “GPS USB Driver Setup.pdf ” with products.
Step 1: Copy entire USB driver folders from CD to hard disk
Step 2: Double click the “ USB_CP2102_XP_2000 ” icon
Step 3: Press “OK” button
Step 4: Following the instructions
Step 5: Plug-in GPS to PC USB port
Step 6: Check enables COM port number
Step 7: To test GM-R900-R by testing tool

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5. GPS Testing
The customers can test GM-R900 by testing tool.

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6. Limited Warranty
The GM-R900 is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for one year from the
date of purchase. Any failure of this product within this period under normal conditions will be replaced
at no charge to the customers
7. Appendix
EverMore Website
Welcome to EverMore website at http://www.emt.com.tw or
http://www.globalsources.com/gpsevermore.co for updated product information and drivers download.

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8. Ordering Information
8.1 Optional Types Cable
8.1.1 Male PS/2 Cable
For all kind definition
PS/2 Connector (Male)
Pin Function Input/Output Level
1 GND Ground 0V
2 VCC Power Supply 5V
3 NC/RXD Input 3.3V, LVTTL
4 RX Input RS-232
5 TX Output RS-232
6 NC/TXD Output 3.3V, LVTTL
3NC/RXD 5TX
1GND
PS/2(Male)
2VCC
4RX 6NC/TXD
MalePS/2ConnectorsPinAssignment

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8.1.2 SP6P Cable
For all kind definition
SP6P Connector (Female)
Pin Color Function Input/Output Level
1 Yellow TXD Output 3.3V, LVTTL
2 Red VCC Power Supply 5V
3 White RX Input 12V, RS-232
4 Black GND 0V, Ground
5 Green TX Output 12V, RS-232
6 Blue RXD Input 3.3V, LVTTL
5
TX 1TXD
4
GND 6RXD Super Mini Din
(Female)
attheGM-R900
3
RX 2VCC
Connectors Pin Assignment

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8.1.3 RS-232 Cable (DB9 9 Pins Female + PS/2 Male)
For all kind definition
DB9 Connector (Female)
Pin Function Input/Output Level
1 NC
2 TX Output RS-232
3 RX Input RS-232
4 NC
5 GND Ground 0V
6 NC
7 NC
8 NC
9 NC
9 5 3 5
DB9 1
RS232 PS/2 (Male)
(Female) 2
6 1 4 6
Connector Pin Assignment
PS/2 Connector (Male)
Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function
1 NC 3 GND 5 NC
2 NC 4 VCC 6 NC