Global Sat SD-501 User manual

User Manual
SDIO GPS Receiver
SD-501
Version 1.3

SD-501 at a glance

Some wireless device like Bluetooth device or WiFi device may affect the performance of GPS receiver.
You may use the booster to improve acquisition sensitivity.

1. Introduction
The SD-501 is a GPS receiver with SDIO interface and built-in active antenna for high sensitivity
to tracking signal. Based on the SiRF star Ⅱe/LP low power chip set and supports all functions
(SingleSat updates in reduced visibility, Superior urban canyon performance, FoliageLock for weak
signal tracking, etc.).
The SD-501 is well suited to system integration and users who use PDA, Smart phone with
WinCE devices. It satisfies a wide variety of applications for car navigation, personal navigation or
touring devices, tracking and marine navigation purpose.
1.1 Feature
● SiRF Star II/LP high performance and low power consumption chipset
● Built-in high sensitivity active GPS antenna
● Optional external GPS antenna
● LED to show GPS fix or not fix
●
Built-in super capacitor to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition
● SDIO interface
● Operating platform: Pocket PC 2002/2003, Win CE, Win CE.Net, WM2003
● Antenna can be folded from 0゜~ 180゜
● Base on Bsquare SDIO Now!
1.2 Package
Before you start up, make sure that your package includes the following
items. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
● SDIO GPS Receiver
● A CD with the User Manual、Driver and the Testing Program.
●Cover
● Booster

1.3 LED Function
GPS Status LED (Red):
Blinking ---- GPS position is fixed
Steady light ---- GPS position not fixed
1.4 Compatible Device
Acer n30 Pocket PC
Dell Axim X3 Pocket PC
Dell Axim X30 Pocket PC
HP iPAQ rz1710 series Pocket PC
HP iPAQ h1930 series Pocket PC
HP iPAQ h1940 series Pocket PC
HP iPAQ h2210 series Pocket PC
HP iPAQ h3970 series Pocket PC
HP iPAQ h4150 series Pocket PC
HP iPAQ h5550 series Pocket PC
O2 XdaII Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC, phone edition
Toshiba E800BT
PS. Devices above have been tested and compatible with SD-501.Basically, if the WinCE Device with
SDIO port and adopt the Bsquare SDIO NOW! would be compatible.

2. Install Driver
For PDA which built-in SDIO (Example: iPAQ 1940)
Please make sure the ActiveSync has been installed and your PDA is connected to PC
1. Put the CD with driver into CD Rom, the CD would run automatically,
and then you can see the screen as below
2. Select “ SD-501 Driver for WinCE” to install the driver

3. You can move to Remove Programs under Settings, to make sure the driver (GloblSatSDGPS) has
been installed.

3. How to test your SDIO GPS Receiver?
The testing program only supports the Microsoft Windows CE & Pocket PC based PDA
platform.
1. Put the CD with driver into CD-Rom, the CD would run automatically,
and then you can see the screen as below
2. Click the “ GPS information” to execute the installation procedure of testing program (via
PC and ActiveSync).

2. Run the “ GPS Information” program from “ Start → Program files” of PDA.
Here is the description of “ GPS Information” testing program as follows:
User must select COM port , Baud Rate (4800) and click the [Star GPS] button to start
receiving GPS data.

4. System Specification
Electrical Characteristics (Receiver)
Electrical Characteristics (Receiver)
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 12 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 8 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Cold start 45 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
Temperature
Operating -20°~ 70°C
Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing
Power
Voltage 3.3V
Power Consumption 90mA
Physical Characteristics
Dimension 78mm x 31mm x 17.5mm
4.1 SDIO Specification
● Compliant with SDIO Card Specification Ver.1.00
● Base on Bsquare SDIO Now!