Professor REB-3000 Series Quick start guide

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Professor GPS Module: RGM-3000/REB-3000 series Operational Manual
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................2
RGM/REB-3000 CONFIGURATION SELECT TABLE ......................................................................................2
PRODUCT FEATURES ................................................................................................................................2
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................3
PRODUCT MODELS....................................................................................................................................3
PICTURE..................................................................................................................................................4
REB-3000XX02XX............................................................................................................................. 4
REB-3000XX10XX............................................................................................................................. 4
RGM-3000XX00XX............................................................................................................................5
REB-3000XX00XX............................................................................................................................. 5
RGM-3000/REB-3000 SERIES SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........................................................................6
TECHNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................7
RGM-3000/REB-3000 Mechanical Layout .........................................................................................8
HARDWARE INTERFACE ...........................................................................................................................13
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS.................................................................................................................. 15
CRITICAL DESIGN GUIDE AND DIAGRAM......................................................................................................15
DESIGN LAYOUT DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................................16
NMEA V2.2 PROTOCOL.........................................................................................................................17
GGA-Global Positioning System Fixed Data.................................................................................... 18
GLL-Geographic Position – Latitude/Longitude ............................................................................... 18
GSA-GNSS DOP and Active Satellites ............................................................................................ 18
GSV-GNSS Satellites in View.......................................................................................................... 19
RMC-Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data....................................................................... 19
VTG-Course Over Ground and Ground Speed................................................................................ 20
GPS Receiver User’s Tip ................................................................................................................. 20

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Professor GPS Module: RGM-3000/REB-3000 series
Operational Manual
Introduction
RGM-3000/REB-3000 series is the third generation of Professor GPS Receiver. The GPS receiver is
powered by SiRF Star II technology and Professor proprietary navigation algorithm that providing you
more stable navigation data. The miniature design is the best choice to be embedded in a portable
device like PDA, mobile phone, person locator and vehicle locator. It supports TricklePower function
which can be enabled by external command for power saving. The excellent sensitivity of RGM-3000
gets the great performance when going though the urban canyon and foliage.
RGM/REB-3000 Configuration Select Table
RGM/REB Power Config I/O Connector Switch Cable Ext ANT F/W Version F/W Configuration
1 2 3 4 5 6
REB-3000 N: Normal
L: Low Power
F:FFC
P:Pin type
1:SMA
0:None
2.Hirose
0:None
1.Enhanced 1.GGA,GSA,RMC,GSV,4800
(GSV:5 sec/time, others: 1Hz)
RGM-3000 N: Normal
L :Low Power
F:FFC
P:Pin Type
0:None 0: None 1.Enhanced 1.GGA,GSA,RMC,GSV,4800
(GSV:5 sec/time, others: 1Hz)
Product Features
RGM/REB-3000XXXXXX
 OEM product development is fully supported through applications engineering and WEB
technique forum.
Small form factor.
12 parallel channels
0.1 second re-acquisition time.
Enhanced algorithm for navigation stability.
NMEA-0183 compliant protocol/custom protocol.
WAAS demodulator
Excellent sensitive for urban canyon and foliage environments.
Single satellite positioning.
Dual multi path rejection.

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Product applications
RGM-3000/REB-3000
Portable IA device for personal navigation/ position commerce (P-Commerce)
Automotive applications
Personal positioning and navigation
Marine navigation
Timing application
Extendable I/O capability – Provides programming I/O function and development tool kit for
customer
Product models
RGM-3000LXXXXX/REB-3000LXXXXX
Adopt the latest SIRF low power chips (GSP 2e-LP and GRF 2e-LP). Power consumption can be
lowered ro 80mA.
RGM-3000NXXXXX/REB-3000NXXXXX
Adopt the SIRF standard chips (GSP 2e and GRF 2e). Power consumption is 180mA
RGM-3000XFXXXX/REB-3000XFXXXX
RGM/REB-3000 with FPC type I/O connector.(22 pins,)
RGM-3000XPXXXX/REB-3000XPXXXX
RGM/REB-3000 with Pin type I/O connector.(20 pins)
RGM-3000XX00XX
The RGM-3000 is a stamp size GPS receiver with a patch antenna on top of GPS receiver.
REB-3000XXXXXX
REB-3000 provides the external antenna power (2.8DCV ± 5%) through RF cable. There are 3
models for versatile applications:
1) REB-3000XX10XX: with SMA RF cable.
2) REB-3000XX02XX: with 100 mm RF cable and a patch antenna.(RF cable can be customized)
3) REB-3000XX00XX: GPS receiver core module only

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Picture
REB-3000XX02XX
REB-3000XX10XX
Switch Cable (standard:10cm)
SMA connector

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RGM-3000XX00XX
REB-3000XX00XX
RF connector (HRS type)

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RGM-3000/REB-3000 Series System Block Diagram
The RGM-3000/REB-3000 series consists of SiRF star II chipsets technology, Professor LNA and
proprietary software. The system is described as follows.
RGM-3000XX00XX/REB-3000XX01XX
REB-3000XX10XX/REB-3000XX00XX
LNA
SIRF
GRF2I
SAW
Filter
SiRF
GSP2e
Patch ANT
Flash
Memory RS232 port (TTL) x 2
Programming I/O port x 7
Control line x 4
LNA
SIRF
GRF2I
SAW
Filter
SiRF
GSP2e
Flash
Memory
RS232 port (TTL) x 2
Programming I/O port x 7
Control line x 4
GPS.receiver w/o patch
ANT.

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Technique specifications
RGM-3000/REB-3000 series.
Operational Characteristics.
12 Channels
L1, 1575.42MHz.
C / A code, 1.023MHz chip rate.
Snap start: 3 seconds, 90%
Hot start: 8 seconds, 90%
Warm start: 38 seconds, 90%
Cold start: 48 seconds, 90%
Reacquisition:0.1 second, typical
Navigation update rate: Once per second.
Datum: WGS-84.
Accuracy.
Position accuracy: Ғ25m CEP without
SA
Velocity accuracy:0.1 meters/second
without SA
DGPS Accuracy.
Position:1 to 5 m, typical
Velocity: 0.05 meters/second, typical
DGPS type
WAAS, EGNOS, RTCM-104 protocol.
Dynamics.
Altitude: 18000 meters (60000 feet) Max.
Velocity: 515 meters / second Max.
Acceleration: 4 g. , Max.
Power Requirements.
The input voltage is 3.3V±10%, ripple Ғ
200mV. The power of active antenna is
supplied by RGM-3000/REB-3000 series.
REB-3000LXXXXX/RGM-3000LXXXXX
Current Ғ80mA typical
Ғ100mA max.
(3.3volt, w/o ext antenna)
REB-3000NXXXXX/RGM-3000NXXXXX
Current Ғ180mA typical
Ғ200mA max.
(3.3volt, w/o ext antenna)
Weight. 30g(RGM-3000),15g(REB-3000)
Environment.
Temperature.
Operating temperature -40 ~ +85 Degree
(Celsius).
Storage temperature: -50 ~ +100 Degree
(Celsius).
Humidity Ғ95% noncondensing.
GPS Antenna
Specification(REB-3000XX02XX,
RGM-3000XX00XX)
Center Frequency: 1575.42±1.023MHz
Bandwidth (-10dB return loss):ғ8MHz
Gain at Zenith: 3.0dBi Typ, ғ2dB;
Gain at 10°elevation :-1.0 dBi Typ,ғ-4dB
Polarization :R.H.C.P
Axial Ratio : 2.0dB max
LNA Specification:(External ANT for
RGM-3000XX02XX )
Center Frequency: 1575.42±1.023MHz
Gain : ғ12dB
Noise Figure : Ғ3dB
Out Band Attenuation : 7dB min for ±20MHz
20dB min for ±50MHz
30dB min for ±100MHz
OutputV.S.W.R 2.0dBmax
Voltage DC 3.0v±10%
Current Ғ15mA

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Mechanical Layout
RGM-3000/REB-3000 Mechanical Layout
REB-3000XF02XX (FPC Type)
REB-3000XF10XX (FPC Type)
Pin 1
Pin1

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RGM-3000XF00XX (FPC Type)
REB-3000XX00XX (FPC Type)
Pin1
Pin1

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REB-3000XP10XX (Pin Type)
Scale: 1.5:1
Pin1
Pin2
Pin19
Pin20
RGM-3000XP00XX (Pin Type)
A (3 : 1)
Scale: 2:1
Pin1
Pin2
Pin19
Pin20

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REB-3000XP02XX (Pin Type)
Scale:12:1
Pin1
Pin2
Pin19
Pin20
Dimension for Flexible Flat Circuit & Connector

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Dimension for Pin type Connector(male and female):

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Hardware interface
RGM-3000XFXXXX/REB-3000XFXXXX (FPC Type).
Connector Typeϖ
ϖϖ
ϖFPC, 22 Pin
Pin
NO
Name I/O Description Characteristic
1 VCC System Power DC 3.3V ± 10%
( Suggested: add an external bypass capacitor.
Value ғ2.2uF)
2 VCC System Power DC 3.3V ± 10%
( Suggested: add an external bypass capacitor.
Value ғ2.2uF)
3 TXA O Navigation Data Output TTL LevelϗVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
4 RXA I Serial Data Input TTL LevelϗVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
5 TXB O Reserved TTL LevelϗVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
6 RXB I RTCM 104 Differential
GPS Input
TTL LevelϗVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
7 TIMEMARK O 1 Pulse per second time
mark Output
VilҒ0.2VϓPulse Widthғ10ms
8 Reserved Not Used No connection
9 BOOTSEL I
Internal bootϓActive High TTL LevelϗVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
10 Reserved I Reserved
11 VBAT External Backup Power
Input
2.1VҒVbat Ғ3.6V
12 RESERVED
13 GPIO3 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
14 GPIO5 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
15 GPIO6 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
16 GPIO7 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
17 GPIO10 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
18 GPIO13 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
19 GPIO15 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
20 GND System GND
21 GND System GND
22 GND System GND

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RGM-3000XPXXXX/REB-3000XPXXXX (PIN Type)
Connector Typeϖ
ϖϖ
ϖ20 Pin Headerϓ
ϓϓ
ϓ1.27 mm pitch
Pin
NO
Name I/O Description Characteristic
1 VCC System Power DC 3.3V ± 10%
( Suggested: add an external bypass capacitor.
Value ғ2.2uF)
2 VCC System Power DC 3.3V ± 10%
( Suggested: add an external bypass capacitor.
Value ғ2.2uF)
3 GND System GND
4 GND System GND
5 RXA I Serial Data Input TTL LevelϗVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
6 TXA O Navigation Data Output TTL LevelϗVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
7 RXB I RTCM 104 Differential
GPS Input
TTL LevelϗVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
8 TXB O Serial Data Output TTL LevelϗVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
9 BOOTSEL I
Internal bootϓActive High TTL LevelϗVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
10 Reserved Not used No connection
11 VBAT External Backup Power
Input
2.1VҒVbat Ғ3.6V
12 Reserved Not Used No connection
13 GPIO3 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
14 TIMEMARK O 1 Pulse per second time
mark Output
VilҒ0.2VϓPulse Widthғ10ms
15 GPIO6 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
16 GPIO5 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
17 GPIO10 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
18 GPIO7 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
19 GPIO15 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC
20 GPIO13 I/O General Purpose I/O Pin TTL Levelϗ
OutputϖVohғ2.4VϓVolҒ0.4VϗIoh=Iol=2mA
InputϖVihғ0.7*VCCϗVilҒ0.3*VCC

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Definition Of Pin assignment
VCC DC Power Input
This is the main power supply for the Engine
board. The power range is from 3.3V±10%,
ripple ≤200mV. The maximum current of
RGM-3000 is ≤200mA.
GND
GND provides the ground for the Engine
board. Connect all grounds.
VBAT
This is the battery backup supply that
powers the SRAM and RTC when main
power is removed. The input voltage level is
from 2.1V~3.6V. Max current draw is 10 uA
at 3.3volt. Without an external backup
battery or on board battery, engine board will
execute a cold start after every turn on. To
achieve the faster start-up offered by a hot
or warm start, either a backup battery must
be connected or battery installed on board.
TXA
This is the main transmit channel and is
used to output navigation and measurement
data to user written software. The default
setup is NMEA Output, 4800bps, 8 data bits,
no parity, 1 stop bit. The default sentences
are GPGGA, GPGSA, GPRMC once per
second and GPGSV once per 5 seconds.
Please refer to “software interface” for the
detail protocol.
RXA
This is the main receiving channel and is
used to receive software commands to the
Engine board from user written software.
Please refer to “software interface” for the
detail protocol.
RXB
This is used for DGPS differential input .
BOOTSEL
Pull Bootsel pin high & reset , then it will get
to boot mode.
GPIO
This pin can be programmed to input or
output. For more application, please contact
Royaltek’s sales.
Absolute maximum ratings
Parameter Symbol Unit Min. Value Max. Value
Supply voltage VCC V 2.97 3.63
Output current MA 200
Critical design guide and diagram
1.It is recommanded to attach GNDu plate (30*30MM) below RGM3000 module or the antenna
module of REB-3000XX02XX to increase the intensity of reception . Please refers to “Design Layout
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2.During design of integrated layout, please isolate high frequency noise source (power Switch,data
or address signal lines ) from GPS antenna.
3. Please don’t place metal object above patch antenna.
Design Layout Diagram
Recommanded Ground plate for RGM-3000XF00XX/REB-3000XFXXXX
RGM-3000XF00XX with ground plate

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Recommanded REB-3000 Antenna Ground Plate
Connector tool (Option, not included in standard kit)
It is used to remove or install FPC on connector.
Software interface
NMEA V2.2 Protocol
It is the RS-232 interface:9600 bps, 8 bit
data, 1 stop bit and no parity. It supports the
following NMEA-0183 messages:GGA, GLL,
GSA, GSV, RMC and VTG.
NMEA Output Messages
The Engine board outputs the following
messages as shown in Table 1:
Table 1 NMEA-0183 Output Messages
NMEA Record Description
GGA Global positioning system fixed 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

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GGA-Global Positioning System
Fixed Data
Table 2 contains the values of the following
example: $GPGGA, 161229.487,
3723.2475, N, 12158.3416, W, 1,
07, 1.0, 9.0, M, , , ,0000*18
Table 2 GGA Data Format
Name Example Units Description
Message ID $GPGGA GGA protocol header
UTC Position 161229.487 hhmmss.sss
Latitude 3723.2475 ddmm.mmmm
N/S Indicator N N=north or S=south
Longitude 12158.3416 dddmm.mmmm
E/W Indicator W E=east or W=west
Position Fix Indicator 1 See Table 2-1
Satellites Used 07 Range 0 to 12
HDOP 1.0 Horizontal Dilution of Precision
MSL Altitude 9.0 meters
Units M meters
Geoid Separation meters
Units M meters
Age of Diff. Corr. second Null fields when DGPS is not used
Diff. Ref. Station ID 0000
Checksum *18
ҦCRҨҦLFҨEnd of message termination
Table 2-1 Position Fix Indicator
Value Description
0 Fix not available or invalid
1 GPS SPS Mode, fix valid
2 Differential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid
3 GPS PPS Mode, fix valid
GLL-Geographic Position –
Latitude/Longitude
Table 3 contains the values of the following
example:$GPGLL, 3723.2475, N,
12158.3416, W, 161229.487, A*2C
Table 3 GLL Data Format
Name Example Units Description
Message ID $GPGLL GLL protocol header
Latitude 3723.2475 ddmm.mmmm
N/S Indicator N N=north or S=south
Longitude 12158.3416 Dddmm.mmmm
E/W Indicator W E=east or W=west
UTC Position 161229.487 hhmmss.ss
Status A A=data valid or V=data not valid
Checksum *2C
ҦCRҨҦLFҨEnd of message termination
GSA-GNSS DOP and Active Satellites
Table 4 contains the values of the following
example:$GPGSA, A, 3, 07, 02, 26,
27, 09, 04, 15, , , , , , 1.8,1.0,1.5*33

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Table 4 GSA Data Format
Name Example Units Description
Message ID $GPGSA GSA protocol header
Mode 1 A See Table 4-2
Mode 2 3 See Table 4-1
Satellite Used 07 Sv on Channel 1
Satellite Used 02 Sv on Channel 2
…. ….
Satellite Used Sv on Channel 12
PDOP 1.8 Position Dilution of Precision
HDOP 1.0 Horizontal Dilution of Precision
VDOP 1.5 Vertical Dilution of Precision
Checksum *33
ҦCRҨҦLFҨEnd of message termination
Table 4-1 Mode 1
Value Description
1 Fix not available
2 2D
3 3D
Table 4-2 Mode 2
Value Description
M Manual-forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode
A Automatic-allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D
GSV-GNSS Satellites in View
Table 5 contains the values of the following
example: $GPGSV, 2, 1, 07, 07, 79,
048, 42, 02, 51, 062, 43, 26, 36,
256, 42, 27, 27, 138,
42*71$GPGSV, 2, 2, 07, 09, 23,
313, 42, 04, 19, 159, 41, 15, 12,
041, 42*41
Table 5 GSV Data Format
Name Example Units Description
Message ID $GPGSV GSV protocol header
Number of Messages12 Range 1 to 3
Messages Number11 Range 1 to 3
Satellites in View 07
Satellite ID 07 Channel 1(Range 1 to 32)
Elevation 79 degrees Channel 1(Maximum 90)
Azimuth 048 degrees Channel 1(True, Range 0 to 359)
SNR (C/No) 42 dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking
…. ….
Satellite ID 27 Channel 4(Range 1 to 32)
Elevation 27 degrees Channel 4(Maximum 90)
Azimuth 138 degrees Channel 4(True, Range 0 to 359)
SNR (C/No) 42 dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking
Checksum *71
ҦCRҨҦLFҨEnd of message termination
1Depending on the number of satellites
tracked multiple messages of GSV data may
be required.
RMC-Recommended Minimum
Specific GNSS Data
Table 6 contains the values of the following
example: $GPRMC, 161229.487, A,
3723.2475, N, 12158.3416, W, 0.13,
309.62, 120598, ,*10