GPSUser Manual
GPSUser Manual
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This is a high gain GPS Receiver (5V Serial) with 4-pin 2.54mm pitch Berg strip. Receiver is
made with third generation POT (Patch Antenna On Top) GPS module. The built in 3V3 to 5V level
convertor enable us to interface with normal 5V Microcontrollers. Its low pin count (4-Pin) will make
it easy to interface and it is bread board friendly (2.54 mm connector). The 4 Pins are 5V, TX, RX,
GND. Yes, there is no setting required, just plug in to the power (5V), your data (NMEA 0183) is
ready at TX pin! This is a standalone 5V GPS Module and requires no external components. It has
internal RTC Back up battery. It can be directly connected to Microcontroller's USART.
This GPS engine provides a solution with high position and speed accuracy performances as
well as high sensitivity and tracking capabilities in urban conditions and it provides standard
NMEA0183 strings in “raw” mode for any microcontroller. The module provides current time, date,
latitude, longitude, speed, altitude and travel direction / heading among other data, and can be used in
a host of applications, including navigation, tracking systems, fleet management, mapping and
robotics.
The GPS chipsets inside the module are designed by MediaTek Inc.,which is the world's
leading digital media solution provider and largest fab-less IC company in Taiwan. The module can
support up to 51 channels. The GPS solution enables small form factor devices. They deliver major
advancements in GPS performances, accuracy, integration, computing power and flexibility. They are
designed to simplify the embedded system integration process.
FEATURES
PIN DEFINITIONS
DIMENSIONS
Below is an example of interfacing the GPS Module with PIC 16F877A microcontroller.
+5 +5 C1
R1 0.1MF
11
10K U1
SW1
1 40
VCC
RST/MCLR RB7/PGD
2 39
RA0/AN0 RB6/PGC
RESET 3 38
RA1/AN1 RB5
4 37
RA2/AN2 RB4
5 36
RA3/AN3 RB3/PGM
6 35
RA4/T0CKI RB2
7 34
RA5/SS/AN4 RB1
8 33
RE0/WR/AN5 RB0/INT
9
RE1/AN6
10 30
RE2/AN7 RD7/PSP7
31 29
VSS RD6/PSP6
32 28
VDD RD5/PSP5
27
RD4/PSP4
13 22
OSC1 RD3/PSP3
21
RD2/PSP2 +5
Y1 20
RD1/PSP1
14 19
OSC2 RD0/PSP0
26
RC7/RX
20MHz 15 25
RC0/T1CKI RC6/TX
C2 C3 16 24
RC1/CCP2 RC5/SDO
22PF 22PF 17 23
RC2/CCP1 RC4/SDA/SDI
18 12
RC3/SCL GND
PIC16F877
CHIPSET SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Chipset MTK MT3318
Frequency L1, 1575.42MHz
C/A Code 1.023 MHz
Channels 51 channels
DGPS RTCM protocol WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Datum WGS84(Default), Tokyo-M, Tokyo-A, User Define
CPU ARM7TDMI
DIMENSIONS
Length/Width/Height 26mm x26mm x 11.7mm
Weight 12.5g
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Without aid:3.0m 2D-RMS
Position Accuracy < 3m CEP (50%) without SA (horizontal)
DGPS (RTCM, SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS)):2.5m
Without aid:0.1 m/s
Velocity Accuracy
DGPS (RTCM, SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS)):0.05m/s
Without aid:< 4g
Acceleration
DGPS (RTCM, SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS)):< 4g
Timing Accuracy 100 ns RMS
Acquisition:-146dBm (Cold Start)
1 Reacquisition:-156dBm
Sensitivity
Tracking:-158dBm
Max. Update Rate 5Hz (Default: 1 Hz)
DYNAMIC
Altitude Maximum 18,000m
Velocity Maximum 515m/s
Acceleration Maximum 4g
INPUT/OUTPUT
Signal Output 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
9600 bps(Default),4800/9600/14400/19200/38400/57600/
Available Baud Rates
115200 is also available
ENVIRONMENT
-40℃ to 85 ℃ (without coin battery)
Operating Temperature -20℃ to 60 ℃ (with coin battery )
-50℃ to 90 ℃(without coin battery)
Storage Temperature -20℃ to 60 ℃ (with coin battery )
Operating Humidity 5% to 95% (no condensing)
1
Reference to GPS chipset specification
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Specification
Parameter Unit
Condition Min. Typ. Max.
Supply Voltage Vcc 4.5 5.0 5.8 V
Acquisition 50 60 80 mA
Power Consumption @ 5V
Tracking 45 60 85 mA
Table-1 lists each of the NMEA output sentences specifically developed and defined by MTK for
use within MTK products
GGA—Global Positioning System Fixed Data. Time, Position and fix related data for a GPS
receiver
Table-2 contains the values for the following example:
$GPGGA,035238.000,2307.1219,N,12016.4423,E,1,9,0.89,23.6,M,17.8,M,,*69
Mode 1 Table-4
Value Description
M Manual—forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode
A 2D Automatic—allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D
Mode 2 Table-5
Value Description
1 Fix not available
2 2D (<4 SVs used)
3 3D (≧4 SVs used)
GETTING STARTED
Testing with a PC
1. Connect the GPS Module to a PC Com port using a MAX-232 level conversion circuit or TTL-
RS-232/TTL-USB convertor and Power it Up.
2. Create a HyperTerminal (Windows tool for serial port communications) window with Baudrate
9600 and connect it to the ComPort to which the Gps is connected.
3. You could see the GPS data in the hyper terminal window.
* If the comport number does not appear in the software, re-assign the Comport to an available one.(Can be
done in Device Manager- Comport-Properties)
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you are experiencing a problem that is not described in this manual, please contact us. Our
phone lines are open from 9:00 AM – 5.00 PM (Indian Standard Time) Monday through Saturday
excluding holidays. Email can be sent to [email protected]
This product is intended for personal or lab experimental purpose and in no case should be
used where it harmfully effect human and nature. No liability will be accepted by the publisher for any
consequence of its use. Use of the product software and or hardware is with the understanding that any
outcome whatsoever is at the users own risk. All products are tested for their best performance before
shipping, still rhydoLABZ is offering One year Free service warranty (Components cost + Shipping
cost will be charged from Customer).
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