Global Sat DG-100 User manual

DG-100 Data Logger
User Manual
Version 1.0

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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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1Introduction 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) NMEA183

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2Specifications
System specification
Electrical Characteristics
GPS standard
SiRF StarⅢ
GPS Antenna
Built-in patch antenna
Operation time
Up to 24 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
device is active.
STATUS LED’S
GPS status
Flashing Green – GPS position is fixed.
Steady Green – GPS position is not fixed.
Power status
Solid Red – Device is power on.
Flashing Red – Device is in low battery power.
Solid Amber – Battery is being charged.
Memory status
Flashing Blue – Memory is 2/3 full.
Solid Blue – Memory is 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.
A (interval 1 Time or Distance selectable)
B (interval 2 Time or Distance selectable)
C (interval 3 Time or Distance selectable)
BATTERY
Battery Type
Two NiMh Rechargeable Battery
MECHANICAL
Dimension
3.15”X 2.75’’X 0.7’’

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GPS specification
Electrical Characteristics
GPS Chipset
SiRF Star III
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
GGA(1sec), GSA(1sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec), GLL,
VTG is optional
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

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3Hardware overview
Hardware introduction
Power button
GPS status LED
Memor
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status LDE
Batter
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status LDE
Batter
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USB connecto
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External
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Mode switch

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Detailed Hardware Functions
Power button Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn
on/off the device.
Press power button once to save a waypoint manually
when device is active.
Mode Switch You can set up to 3 different interval modes for your
requirement by the software utility.
GPS status LED Flashing Green – GPS position is fixed.
Steady Green – GPS position is not fixed.
Memory status LED Flashing Blue – Memory is 2/3 full.
Solid Blue – Memory is full.
Battery status LED Solid Red – Device is power on.
Flashing Red – Device is in low battery power.
Solid Amber – Battery is being charged.
External antenna Port For you to connect an external antenna.
USB connector Connect with the USB cable for data transfer or battery
charging purpose.
Belt clip You can use the belt clip to clip DG-100 on your belt or
backpack.
DC charger (optional) For you to charge the DG-100 in car or use it in car.

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Package contents
Check the contents of your DG-100 package. If you find any accessories are missing or
appear damaged, please contact your dealer immediately.
DG-100
Two rechargeable NiMh batteries
Belt clip
CD (user manual, software utility)
DC charger (optional)

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4Software Utility
Software Utility features
Upload recorded data: User can upload recorded data and save it to PC.
Information Stored: 1. Only Position
2. Position, Time, Date, Speed.
3. Position, Time, Date, Speed, Altitude.
User programmable via software utility.
Speed Filter:
Speed Filter Threshold:
Disables data save if speed falls below a threshold
value.
Distance Filter Disable data save if data logger hasn’t moved
greater than the selected radius.
Saving intervals: Saving interval (Time or Distance) can be selectable.
User programmable via utility.
Mode Switch to select saving interval.
Converting Output
format (1) Exploring to KML ( Interface with Google Earth)
(2) Show recorded data on Google Maps
(3) Text format
(4) Excel file format
(5) NMEA183 file format
Configuration Wizard Using Configuration Wizard to help you quick adjust
the settings, including Mode A, B, C.