Luminator RR-GPS 18 Series User guide

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP MANUAL
RR-GPS 18x LVC SOFTWARE | Version 1.0

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................3
1.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................... 3
COMPONENTS ...........................................................................................................................................3
INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................4
3.1 CONNECTING THE DEVICE ......................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 INSTALLING THE FIRMWARE..................................................................................................................... 5
3.2.1 DOWNLOAD................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2.2 INSTALL ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.3 VERIFY ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

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INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
Luminator Technology Group’s RR-GPS18x is a hardware accessory for RoadRunner Recorders. The RR-
GPS18x software enables connecting the Recorder to the GPS unit and utilizing all of the features of the GPS
unit. This firmware update will optimize the unit’s performance and ensure all functions are working as
intended.
COMPONENTS
To install the software, the following items are required in addition to the RR-GPS18x device.
1. GPS serial RS232 connector
2. USB to 9-pin serial cable (Link to recommend adapter)
3. 12V Power Supply
Note: A terminal block (remove banana clips) may be placed on the rear of the MRH Recorder to power the
serial connector if a 12V power supply is unavailable.
4. PC with Windows 7 or later
5. Reliable GPS signal for verification
FIGURE 1: COMPONENTS

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INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 CONNECTING THE DEVICE
1. Disconnect the serial connection for the GPS from the back of the Recorder to connect to the USB adapter
2. Connect it to the RS232C port on the rear of the recorder (Figure 2).
3. A desktop computer and power supply (Figure 3) can be used while performing the upgrade out of a vehicle
4. To keep the GPS connected to the power from the Recorder in a vehicle (Figure 4) a laptop can be used.
FIGURE 2: RS232C PORT
FIGURE 3: CONNECTING USB TO SERIAL ADAPTER TO DEVICE (WORKBENCH SETUP)

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FIGURE 4: CONNECTING USB TO SERIAL TO DEVICE (FIELD SETUP)
3.2 INSTALLING THE FIRMWARE
3.2.1 DOWNLOAD
1. Download the Firmware zip file from www.luminator.com (registration required)
2. Under the SERVICE menu, choose ACCESS SECURE CONTENT and sign in or request
an account.
3. After signing in, click DOWNLOAD CENTER under the SERVICE tab
4. Click the first heading, FIRMWARE DOWNLOADS, ON-BOARD VIDEO SECURITY
SYSTEMS and
5. Download the RR-GPS18x zip file under the GPS Firmware heading

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3.2.2 INSTALL
1. After the file has downloaded, double click to open the file
2. Copy the Garmin folder
FIGURE 5: COPY FOLDER
3. Right click on your desktop and select Paste
FIGURE 6: PASTE FOLDER
4. The contents of the folder are shown in Figure 7:
FIGURE 7: FOLDER CONTENTS

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5. Right click on the Start menu button and select Device Manager, and locate the COM number of the Port in
the serial device you will be connecting to in the Windows Device Manager.
FIGURE 8: DEVICE MANAGER
6. The Device Manger screen will load. Click on the arrow to expand the Ports section
FIGURE 9: DEVICE MANAGER PORTS SECTION
Note: If you are experiencing issues locating the USB To SERIAL under PORTs (COM & LPT) you may need to
download these drivers from the adapter’s manufacturer. After completion of the driver installation reboot
the PC and proceed.

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7. When using a laptop, the COM port may be higher than what is allowed on the SNRSXCFG_330.exe
program (Up to COM12). To change this, right click in device manager where the device is located, in the
menu click Properties.
FIGURE 10: CHANGE COM PORT NUMBER
8. Go to the Port Settings tab
FIGURE 11: PORT SETTINGS TAB
9. Click on the Advanced button
FIGURE 12: ADVANCED BUTTON

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10. Select the COM port and click OK
FIGURE 13: COM PORT ADJUSTMENT
11. To ensure the program runs correct you need to run the SNRSRXCFG_330.exe in Windows 8 compatibility
mode. Right click on Application SNRSRXCFG_330.exe and select Properties. Then go to the Compatibility
tab. Check the box for Compatibility mode. Have this set to Windows 8. Next, check the box to Run this
program as an administrator. Then click OK.
FIGURE 14: COMPATIBILITY MODE

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12. Launch the SNSRXCFG_330.exe program and Select GPS 18x PV/LVC.
FIGURE 15: SNSRXCFG_330.EXE PROGRAM
13. Application will load initial default screen
FIGURE 16: DEFAULT SCREEN

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14. Click COMM on the toolbar and go to setup. Set COM port Baud Rate: Manual and 4800. Click Ok.
FIGURE 17: SET BAUD RATE
15. Click the connect button or go to COMM>Connect. Will give a connection success message when properly
connected to device.
FIGURE 18: CONNECTION SUCCESSFUL
16. Once Connected click on the radio button in the tool bar for “Get config from GPS” or press F8 and click
“Yes” to continue
FIGURE 19: UPLOAD CONFIRMATION

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17. Click NO when asked to save changes to SNSRXCFG.
FIGURE 20: CONFIRM CHANGES
18. Display will change to “Getting from GPS”
FIGURE 21: GETTING GPS
19. Once completed, “GPS CONFIGURATION” will have updated GPS positioning which indicates the hardware
device is communicating properly.
Note: “Selected Sentences” should be GPRMC(GPS) only. The items in red should be removed if present.
FIGURE 22: GPRMC SETTING

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20. Remove the selected sentences that aren’t required —in this case GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, and PRGMF.
a. Click on CONFIG>NMEA Sentence Selections>Disable all the unneeded
selected sentences above and press OK.
b. Click CONFIG>Send configuration to GPS. This will only show GPRMC
selected sentences when completed.
FIGURE 23: REMOVING SENTENCE FORMATS

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FIGURE 24: CONFIGURATION SCREEN
21. Click on “Config” in the menu tool bar and then select “Update Software.”Click OK in the pop-up to
continue.
FIGURE 25: UPDATE SOFTWARE

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22. A new window will open; click the .RGN file that populates and select Open
FIGURE 26: RGN FILE SELECTION
23. Click Updater and click open
FIGURE 27: SELECT UPDATER

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24. Select the Serial Port that the USB device is under; in this case COM4 *Baud rate can be left alone.
Click OK.
FIGURE 28: SET COM PORT
FIGURE 29: UPDATE IN PROGRESS
NOTE: The process should take about 1-2 minutes. Once completed it will show a successful
notification and close out.
FIGURE 30: UPDATE SUCCESSFUL

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3.2.3 VERIFY
1. Re-verifying in the application itself will require power cycling of the device. To quickly
verify the GPS is working connect to an MRH Recorder in RSM.
2. Setup the MRH Recorder with GPS enabled. A Tech Tip, available on our website or by
clicking here, has step by step instructions on how to enable GPS on MRH Recorders
with the software and hardware.
3. Once connected to the networked Recorder, a live map view in RSM is visible. Right click
on CAM 1 of the Recorder to confirm GPS is connected, and enable Google Maps and
Speed Graph. This should now be up to date as the GPS plugged in.
FIGURE 31: CORRECT GPS FUNCTION

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Note: If there are issues with the GPS, or if it failed to upgrade properly, the display will show:
FIGURE 32: INCORRECT GPS FUNCTION
After each successful upgrade of each unit, close and reopen the SNSRXCFG_330 to establish a new
connection. The device may need to be unplugged from both the computer serial port and the power from the
12V supply if connectivity issues persist (e.g., failing to locate device). If the unit is being powered through
the Recorder and not the 12V supply, power down the recorder.
Please contact technical support at: 888-AVT-USA1 (425-483-7100)
or by email: [e-mail] for further information or assistance.