RoyalTek RSA-1500 RSA-1500L User manual

RSA-1500L User Manual
RSA-1500L User Manual
Version 1.2
2008/01/24
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Figure List ................................................................................................................................ II
Table List ................................................................................................................................. III
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Product applications ..................................................................................... 4
1.2 Product Picture.............................................................................................. 5
1.3 RSA-1500L System Block Diagram ............................................................. 5
1.4 RSA-1500L Technique Specification ........................................................... 6
1.5 Application Circuit......................................................................................... 8
1.6 Mechanical Layout ........................................................................................ 9
1.7 Hardware interface ...................................................................................... 10
2 Software Interface ......................................................................................................... 12
2.1 NMEA V3.0 Protocol .................................................................................... 12
2.1.1 GGA-Global Positioning System Fixed Data ................................... 12
2.1.2 GLL-Geographic Position –Latitude/Longitude............................... 13
2.1.3 GSA-GNSS DOP and Active Satellites .............................................. 14
2.1.4 GSV-GNSS Satellites in View............................................................. 14
2.1.5 RMC-Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data ....................... 15
2.1.6 VTG-Course Over Ground and Ground Speed ................................ 16
3 Package.......................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Package Specification................................................................................. 17
4 Contact Information Section........................................................................................ 17
5 Revision History............................................................................................................ 17

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Figure List
Figure 1-1 RSA-1500L Front View......................................................................... 5
Figure 1-2 RSA-1500L Bottom View ..................................................................... 5
Figure 1-3 System Block Diagram ........................................................................ 5
Figure 1-4 Application Circuit Reference............................................................. 8
Figure 1-5 Mechanical Layout............................................................................... 9
Figure 1-6 Hardware Interface............................................................................. 10
Figure 3-1 Package Specifications ..................................................................... 17

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Table List
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications ....................................................................... 6
Table 1-2 Definition of Pin assignment .............................................................. 10
Table 2-1 NMEA-0183 Output Messages ............................................................ 12
Table 2-2 GGA Data Format ................................................................................. 12
Table 2-3 Position Fix Indicators ........................................................................ 13
Table 2-4 GLL Data Format.................................................................................. 13
Table 2-5 GSA Data Format ................................................................................. 14
Table 2-6 Mode 1................................................................................................... 14
Table 2-7 Mode 2................................................................................................... 14
Table 2-8 GSV Data Format ................................................................................. 15
Table 2-9 RMC Data Format................................................................................. 15
Table 2-10 VTG Data Format................................................................................ 16

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1 Introduction
RoyalTek RSA-1500L low power and small form factor board is the newest generation
of RoyalTek smart antenna GPS module. The smart antenna GPS module is powered
by SiRF Star III technology and RoyalTek proprietary navigation algorithm that
providing you more stable navigation data. Parallel design is the major new feature of
RSA-1500L.
The smallest form factor and parallel design is the best choice to be embedded in a
portable device and receiver like PND, mobile phone, car holder, personal locator,
digital camera and vehicle locator. The excellent sensitivity of RSA-1500L gets the
great performance when going though the urban canyon and foliage
Product Features
 20 parallel channels
 Extreme fast TTFF at low signal level
 Operable from 3.3V/48mA continuous mode.
 Wire to board connector
 TCXO design
 0.1 second reacquisition time
 Small form factor with embedded SiRF Star III single chip technology.
 NMEA-0183 compliant protocol/custom protocol.
 4 Mbits Flash Memory
 Enhanced algorithm for navigation stability
 Excellent sensitive for urban canyon and foliage environments.
 SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS) support
 Auto recovery while RTC crashes
 Trickle power supported
1.1 Product applications
 Automotive navigation
 Personal positioning and navigation
 Marine navigation
 Timing application

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1.2 Product Picture
RSA-1500L
Figure 1-1 RSA-1500L Front View
Figure 1-2 RSA-1500L Bottom View
1.3 RSA-1500L System Block Diagram
System block diagram description :
a. External antenna.
b. 4 Mega bits flash memory
c. 6 pin I/O pin
Figure 1-3 System Block Diagram

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1.4 RSA-1500L Technique Specification
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications
Impedance：
：：
：50Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
No Function Specification
GPS receiver
1 Chipset SiRF Star III, GSC3f/LP
(Digital, RF in a single package)
2 Frequency L1 1575.42MHz.
3 Code C.A. Code.
4 Channels 20 parallel
5 Chipset Sensitivity -159dBm.
6 Cold start 35 sec @ open sky
7 Warm start 35 sec @ open sky
8 Hot start 1 sec @ open sky
9 Reacquisition 0.1sec typical
10 Position accuracy 10meters at 2D RMS.
11 Maximum altitude 18000 m
12 Maximum velocity 514 m/s
13 Trickle power mode 40mA@Average
14 Update rate Continuous operation: 1Hz
15 Testability It shall be able to be tested by SiRF test IV and single channel
simulator.
16 Protocol setup It shall store the protocol setup in the SRAM memory.
17 DGPS 1.WAAS, EGNOS
Interface
18 LNA 25dB Gain. (Typical)
19 I/O Pin 6pin
Mechanical requirements
20 Weight 8.3g Typ.
Power consumption
21 Vcc DC +3.3 V±5%
22 Current GPS :
Avg Acquisition <50m[email protected] without ext.Antenna
Avg Tracking <48m[email protected] without ext.Antenna
Environment

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23 Operating
temperature
-25 ~ 85℃
24 Storage temperature -40 ~ 85℃
25 Humidity ≦95%
MMCX edge mount Jack Receptacle specification (External Antenna)
Impedance 50ohm
Frequency range 0~6GHz
V.S.W.R 1.2max
Working voltage 175Vrms max
Durability 500 mating
External Antenna spec.
DC supply 2.85V±2%
DC current 20mA max.
Input return Loss ≦-10dB
Output return Loss ≦-10dB
Gain 25 dB typical

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1.5 Application Circuit
Figure 1-4 Application Circuit Reference
Note:
(1) Ground Planes:
This pin2 should be connect to ground.
(2) Serial Interface:
(Ⅰ) The TXA pin is recommended to connect to serial resistance(220Ω)
and pull up (10KΩ). It can increase the stability of serial data. (Default
NMEA)
(Ⅱ) The RXA pin is recommended to connect to serial resistance(220Ω)
and pull up (10KΩ). It can increase the stability of serial data. (Default
NMEA)
(3) Backup Battery:
When module is working, must to supply VCC pin(Pin1) and VBATT
pin(Pin6) power at the same time.
It’s recommended to connect a backup battery to VBATT pin.
In order to enable the warm start and hot start features of the GPS receiver.
If you use backup battery, should be add a bypassing capacitor (10uF) at
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(4) Power:
Connect VCC pin to DC 3.3V. The power supply must add bypass
capacitor(10uF and 1uF).It can reduce the Noise from power supply and
increase power stability.
(5) GPIO:
The GPIOs function are for customer used.
If no use GPIO function, it don’t connect anything.
1.6 Mechanical Layout
Figure 1-5 Mechanical Layout

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1.7 Hardware interface
Figure 1-6 Hardware Interface
Table 1-2 Definition of Pin assignment
Pin Defined
Pin Signal Name I/O Description Characteristics
1 VCC I DC Supply
Voltage input
DC +3.3V±5%
2 GND G Ground Reference Ground
3 TXA O Serial port A VVVVV OLOH 7.038.285.2 ≤≥≥
4 RXA I Serial port A VVVVV ILIH 86.00.3V-0.215.3 ≤≤≥≥
5 GPIO-1 I/O General
purpose I/O
VVVVV ILIH 86.00.3V-0.215.3 ≤≤≥≥
VVVVV OLOH 71.014.285.2 ≤≥≥
6 VBATT I Backup voltage
supply 10uACurrent
3.6V~2.5DC
≤
+
+

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Definition of Pin assignment
VCC(+3.3V DC power Input)
This is the DC power supply input pin for GPS system. It provides voltage to
module.
GND
GND provides the reference ground.
TXA
This is the main transmitting channel and is used to output navigation and
measurement data to SiRFdemo or user written software
RXA
This is the main receiver channel and is used to receive software commands to
the board from SIRFdemo software or from user written software.
VBATT (Backup battery )
When module is working, must to supply VCC pin(Pin1) and VBATT pin(Pin6)
power at the same time.
This is the battery backup input that powers the SRAM and RTC when main
power is removed. Typical current draw is 10uA.
The supply voltage should be between 2.5V and 3.6V.
GPIO Functions
Several I/Os are connected to the digital interface connector for custom
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2 Software Interface
2.1 NMEA V3.0 Protocol
Its output signal level is TTL: 4800 bps (default), 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
2-1:
Table 2-1 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
2.1.1 GGA-Global Positioning System Fixed Data
Table 2-2 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 2-2 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

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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
＜CR＞＜LF＞End of message termination
Table 2-3 Position Fix Indicators
Value Description
0 Fix not available or invalid
1 GPS SPS Mode, fix valid
2 Differential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid
3-5 Not Supported GPS PPS Mode, fix valid
6 Dead Reckoning Mode, fix valid
2.1.2 GLL-Geographic Position –Latitude/Longitude
Table 2-4 contains the values of the following
Example: $GPGLL, 3723.2475, N, 12158.3416, W, 161229.487, A*2C
Table 2-4 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
Mode A A=Autonomous, D=DGPS, E=DR
Checksum *2C
＜CR＞＜LF＞End of message termination

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2.1.3 GSA-GNSS DOP and Active Satellites
Table 2-5 contains the values of the following example:
$GPGSA, A, 3, 07, 02, 26, 27, 09, 04, 15, , , , , , 1.8,1.0,1.5*33
Table 2-5 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
＜CR＞＜LF＞End of message termination
Table 2-6 Mode 1
Value Description
1 Fix not available
2 2D
3 3D
Table 2-7 Mode 2
Value Description
M Manual-forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode
A Automatic-allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D
2.1.4 GSV-GNSS Satellites in View
Table 2-8 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

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Table 2-8 GSV Data Format
Name Example Units Description
Message ID $GPGSV GSV protocol header
Number of
Messages1
2 Range 1 to 3
Messages Number1 1 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
＜CR＞＜LF＞End of message termination
1Depending on the number of satellites tracked multiple messages of GSV data may be required.
2.1.5 RMC-Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
Table 2-9 contains the values of the following example:
$GPRMC, 161229.487, A, 3723.2475, N, 12158.3416, W, 0.13, 309.62, 120598, ,*10
Table 2-9 RMC Data Format
Name Example Units Description
Message ID $GPRMC RMC protocol header
UTC Position 161229.487 hhmmss.sss
Status A A=data valid or V=data not valid
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
Speed Over Ground 0.13 knots

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Course Over
Ground
309.62 degrees True
Date 120598 ddmmyy
Magnetic Variation degrees E=east or W=west
Mode A A=Autonomous, D=DGPS, E=DR
Checksum *10
2.1.6 VTG-Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
Table 2-10 contains the values of the following example:
$GPVTG, 309.62, T, , M, 0.13, N, 0.2, K*6E
Table 2-10 VTG Data Format
Name Example Units Description
Message ID $GPVTG VTG protocol header
Course 309.62 degrees Measured heading
Reference T True
Course degrees Measured heading
Reference M Magnetic
Speed 0.13 knots Measured horizontal speed
Units N Knots
Speed 0.2 km/hr Measured horizontal speed
Units K Kilometer per hour
Mode A A=Autonomous, D=DGPS, E=DR
Checksum *6E
＜CR＞＜LF＞End of message termination

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3 Package
A. .
3.1 Package Specification
Shipment Method: PE Bag
Figure 3-1 Package Specifications
4 Contact Information Section
Contact: [e-mail]
Headquarter:
1071, Chung Cheng Rd., Suite 9F-1,Tao Yuan City, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.royaltek.com
Web Site Customer Service: http://www.royaltek.com/contact
5 Revision History
Title RSA-1500L GPS Module
Doc Type User Manual
Revision
Number Date Author Change notice
1.0 2007/08/08 Linda Fan Initial Release
1.1 2007/09/21 Linda Fan Current
1.2 2008/01/24 Linda Fan Revised mechanical drawing
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