Haicom HI-203E User manual

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HI-203E
Mini-D/N GPS Receiver Module
User'srGuide

GeneraldescriptionofwhatGPS
isandhowitworks.
GPS(GlobalPositioningSystem)istheonlysystemtodayabletoshowyouyour
exactpositionontheEarthanytime,inanyweather,anywhere.GPSsatellites,24
inall,orbitat11,000nauticalmilesabovetheEarth.Theyarecontinuously
monitoredbygroundstationslocatedworldwide.Thesatellitestransmitsignals
thatcanbedetectedbyanyonewithaGPSreceiver.Usingthereceiver,youcan
determineyourlocationwithgreatprecision.
Thesatellitesarepositionedsothatwecanreceivesignalsfromsixofthemnearly
100percentofthetimeatanypointonEarth.Youneedthatmanysignalstoget
thebestpositioninformation.Satellitesareequippedwithverypreciseclocksthat
keepaccuratetimetowithinthreenanoseconds-that's0.000000003,orthree
billionths,ofasecond.Thisprecisiontimingisimportantbecausethereceiver
mustdetermineexactlyhowlongittakesforsignalstotravelfromeachGPS
satellite.Thereceiverusesthisinformationtocalculateitsposition.
AlthoughGPSwasdesignedformilitaryuse,manythousandsofciviliansmake
useofit.Thesatellitesactuallybroadcasttwosignals,onethatisonlyformilitary
use,andonethatcanbeusedbybothmilitaryandcivilians.SinceGPSispassive
(youonlyneedtoreceivethesignal),therearenorestrictionsonwhocanusethe
signalavailabletocivilians.
GPStechnologycanbeusedinavarietyoffieldsbesidesprovidingnavigationfor
vehiclesonthesea,intheairandontheground.GPSapplicationsalsoinclude
keepingtrackofwhereafleetoftrucks,trains,shipsorplanesareandhowfast
theyaremoving;directingemergencyvehiclestothesceneofanaccident;
mappingwhereacity'sassetsarelocated;andprovidingprecisetimingfor
endeavorsthatrequirelarge-sca lecoordination.

250030mm
2
PS/2Connector
Color Function CN1
Green TX 5
White RX 4
Red VCC 2
Black GND 1
1MinDin:6pinmale
connector
2Wire:3.60.1mm
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Applications
Note:
ToreceiveBetterSatelliteSignal,PleaseDon'tplace
HI-203Eonthedashboardifyourwindshieldglasswith
UVProtection.
ForPDAuse:
HI-203EPS/IIGPSreceiverCanConnectingtoafemale
PS/IIConnector.OneendfromthefemaleConnectoris
+12Vcarcharger(chargingPDAandGPSreceiver)the
otherendformthefemalePS/IIconnectoristhePDA
connectorforconnectingyourPDA.
GPSReceiver
PS/2
CarCharger(+12V)
PowerforPDA/GPS
PDA
Connector
FornotebookPCuse:
HI-203EPS/IIcanalsoconnectwithaPS/IItoDB9
PS-232serialcable
PS/FemaleII PS/MaleII
(ToHI-203E) (PowerOutput) DB-9
(DataOutput)
GLOBALPOSITIONINGSYSTEM
HI-203EGPSRECEIVER
PinAssignment
Connectors
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
The HI-203EGPS Receiver is intended for use in awide range of applications. The receiver
simultaneously tracks up to twelve satellites, provides accurate satellite positioning data with
fast time-to-first-fix (TTFF) and low power consumption. It is designed for high performance
and maximum flexibility in awide range of applications including mobile asset tracking,
in-vehicle automotive guidance, location sensing, telematics and so on. The highly integrated
receiver achieves high performance, minimizes board size and power consumption
requirements. The HI-203E is designed to withstand harsh operating environments; however,
it should be used inside an enclosure as apart of the application product designed by the
system integrator.
1.2 FEATURES
The HI-203E GPS receiver offers following features:
lTwelve parallel tracking channels
lFast TTFF and low power consumption
lCompact design suitable for applications requiring small space
lOn-board rechargeable battery sustained real-time clockand memory for fast satellite
acquisition during power-up
lHigh accuracy one-pulse-per-second output
lSupports NMEA-0183 protocol
lFull navigation accuracy achievable with Standard Positioning Service
lOptimized for navigation in urban-canyon environments
lAutomatic cold start with no user initialization required
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SECTION 2
RECEIVER OPERATION
Upon power up, after initial self-test has completed, the HI-203E will begin satellite
acquisition and tracking process. Under normal open-sky condition, position-fix can be
achieved within approximately 45 seconds (within 15 seconds if valid ephemeris data is
already collected from recent use). After receiver position has been calculated, valid position,
velocity and time information are transmitted through the on board serial interface.
The receiver uses the latest stored position, satellite data, and current RTC time to achieve
rapid GPS signal acquisition and fast TTFF. If the receiver is transported over alarge distance
across the globe, cold-start automatic-locate sequence is invoked. The first position fix may
take up to five minutes searching the sky for the GPS signal. The acquisition performance can
be improved significantly if the host initializes the receiver with arough estimate of time and
user position.
As soon as GPS signal is acquired and tracked, the HI-203E will transmit valid navigation
information through its serial interface. The navigation data contains following information:
lReceiver position in latitude, longitude, and altitude
lReceiver velocity
lTime
lDOP error-magnification factor
lGPS signal tracking status
The HI-203E will perform 3D navigation when four or more satellites are tracked. When three
or fewer satellites are tracked, altitude-hold is enabled using the last computed altitude and 2D
navigation mode is entered.
With signal blockage or rising and setting of the satellites, where achange in satellite
constellation used for position fix occurred, large position error may result. The HI-203E
incorporates aproprietary algorithm to compensate the effect of satellite constellation change,
and maintains an accurate smooth estimate of the receiver position, velocity, and heading.
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2.1 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES DESCRIPTION
General L1 frequency, C/A code, 12-channel
Sensitivity -165 dBW minimum
Update Rate 1Hz
Accuracy Position: 25m CEP without S/A
Velocity :0.1/sec without S/A
Acquisition Cold start: <150sec (typical)
Warm start: <45sec (typical)
Hot start: <15sec
Reacquisition <100msec
Dynamics Altitude: -1000m to 18000m
Velocity: 500m/sec
Acceleration: g
Operation Temperature -20oCto +75oC
Storage Temperature -55oCto +90oC
Operating Humidity 5% to 95%
Primary Power +3.8V ~8V DC
Current Consumption 125mA @3.3V
Serial Interface RS-232
Protocol HAICOMPrivate @4800/9600 baud, 8-None-1
NMEA-0183 v2.20 @4800/9600 baud, 8-None-1
Datum 219 standard datum, default WGS-84
Antenna On-Board Patch Antenna
NMEA Message GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV,RMC, and VTG
Dimension 45.5mm x31mm x15mm
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SECTION 3
HARDWARE INTERFACE
3.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
Unit:mm
Top View
Lateral View
Bottom View
CPU
I/OCable
57.950.2
57.950.2
I/OCable
I/OCable
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57.950.2

3.2 RF MODULE HARDWARE INTERFACE
Pin Description
1NC
2NC
3Vcc Input :3.3V
4CTRL :Input signal for RF module power-saving control
5GND :Power and signal ground
6REF Out :16.367MHz reference output
7GND :Power and signal ground
8IF Out :4.092MHz IF signal output
9NC
10 NC
RFIC
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2
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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3.3 BASEBAND HARDWARE INTERFACE
The 10 pin-connector is the same as the RF connector.
A1 :GND, Ground
A2 :1PPS Valid Signal (1:Valid, 0:Invalid)
A3 :1PPS
B1 :TX,Serial port output (GPS navigation output)
B2 :RX,Serial port input
B3 :Vcc, Power supply input, 3.8V ~8.0V DC unregulated
The following is afunctional description of the pins on the 6-pin interface connector.
Pin 1. TX, Serial port output (GPS navigation output)
Pin 2. RX, Serial port input
Pin 3: Vcc, Power supply input, 3.8V ~8.0V DC unregulated
Pin 4: GND,Ground
Pin 5: 1PPS Valid Signal (1:Valid, 0:Invalid)
Pin 6: 1PPS
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2
3
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5
6
7
8
9
10
A3
A1
B3
B1
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3.4ONE-PULSE-PER-SECOND (1PPS) OUTPUT
The one-pulse-per-second output is provided for applications requiring precise timing
measurements. The output pulse is 1usec in duration.Rising edge of the output pulse is
accurate to +/-1usec with respect to the start of each GPS second. Accuracy of the
one-pulse-per-second output is maintained only when the GPS receiver hasvalid position fix.
The 1PPS output is always generated when the GPS receiver is powered-on. Proper
adjustment of the 1PPS output to align with the GPS second requires calculation of the
receiver clock offset and clock drift-rate as part of the position-velocity-time (PVT) solution.
When enough satellite signals are received to generate valid position fixes, the 1PPS output is
adjusted to align with the GPS second in several seconds. Whenthe 1PPS output is brought in
sync with the GPS second, the 1PPS Valid Signal on the I/O pin becomes active (HIGH); when
the 1PPS output is not yet in sync with the GPS second, the 1PPS Valid Signal remains
inactive (LOW).
As long as enough satellite signals are received to generate valid position fixes, the 1PPS
output remains synchronized to the GPS second, and the 1PPS Valid Signal remains active. If
signal blockage prevents the receiver from generating valid position fix, the 1PPS output will
drift away from the GPS second and the 1PPS Valid Signal will become inactive. Upon
re-acquiring enough satellites to generate consecutive valid position fixes, the 1PPS Valid
Signal will become active again, signaling that the 1PPS output is again synchronized with the
GPS second.
For best stable operation of the 1PPS signal, it is to be operated in static environment having
clear view of the sky.
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SECTION 4
SOFTWARE INTERFACE
This section describes the details of the serial port commands through whichthe HI-203Eis
controlled and monitored. The serial port commands allow users to set the receiver
parameters, configure output message type, and retrieve status information. The baud rate
and protocol of the host COM port must match the baud rate and protocol of the GPS receiver
serial port for commands and data to be successfully transmitted and received. The default
receiver protocol is 4800baud, 8data bits, 1stop bit, and none parity.
4.1 NMEA OUTPUT MESSAGE SPECIFICATION
The HI-203E supports NMEA-0183 output format as defined by the National Marine
Electronics Association (http://www.nmea.org).The currently supported NMEA messages for
GPS applications are:
GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data
GLL Geographic Position Latitude /Longitude
GSA GNSS DOP and Active Satellites
GSV GNSS Satellites in View
RMC Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
VTG Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
4.1.1 NMEA Checksum Calculation
The optional NMEA checksum can be enabled or disabled when setting up the NMEA protocol.
The checksum consists of a*and two hexidecimal digits derived by exclusive-OR of all the
characters between, but not inlcuding, the and characters.
"*" "*""$"
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APPENDIX B
DEFAULT VALUES
The product hasthe following factory preset default values:
Datum:000 (WGS-84)
NMEA Enable Switch:GGA ON
GLL OFF
GSA ON
GSV ON
RMC ON
VTG OFF
Checksum ON
EMT Private Message:OFF
Baud Rate:4800 Baud
Elevation Mask:5degrees
DOP Mask:DOP Select:Auto
GDOP: 20
PDOP: 15
HDOP:8
Receiver Operating Mode: NormalMode (without 1PPS)
Commands can be issued to the HI-203E to change the settings of the receiver. The new
settings will remain effective on next power-on as long as the on-board rechargeable backup
battery is not discharged. After the backup battery is discharged, factory preset default settings
will be used.
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