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TN-202 User’s Guide v1.2
Compact Flash GPS Receiver
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TN-202 Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................3 WELCOME.........................................................................................................................3 SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES...........................................................................
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TN-202 PACKAGE CONTENTS • Quick-Start User’s Guide • TripNav TN-202 Compact Flash GPS Receiver • CD-ROM which contains: User’s Manual, PCMCIA Driver (for use with laptop PC) “GPSinfo.exe” (test software) • PCMCIA to Compact Flash adapter • External GPS Antenna SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The TripNav TN-202 GPS requires a PDA using the Windows Pocket PC operating system or if being rd used on a laptop PC, running Windows 98/2000/XP. In addition, a 3 party mapping software will
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TN-202 SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES Please read this section carefully before using TripNav Rayming Corporation will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure to observe common sense precautions. Your personal judgement, traffic regulations, and common sense must always take precedence over any directions produced by TripNav or the mapping software WARNING: Make sure that the GPS receiver is secure and does not interfere with driving visibility and safe
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TN-202 1. GETTING STARTED WITH TRIPNAV These are only a few simple steps that you need to follow before using your TripNav PDA GPS receiver: • Install the TN-202 into the Compact Flash port of your PDA. • Install your own personal street mapping software (configuration settings within your software may require you to select the Compact Flash port as the source of the GPS data). • Your PDA should have a fully charged battery when using the TN-202, in addition to using an 12V PDA char
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TN-202 For Notebook PC: • Plug in TN-202 into the PCMCIA card slot of notebook PC using the included Compact Flash-to- PCMCIA adapter. • Install the “Compact Flash to PCMCIA” driver for WIN98, 2000, XP • Running a suitable mapping/navigation software, select the correct COM port assigned by the notebook port and be sure the baud rate is configured properly at: 4800,N,8,1. NOTE: When using the PCMCIA adapter, please take care to insert the TN-202 GPS receiver into the adapter with t
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TN-202 2.1 External Antenna Connector Image 3: Optional external antenna port The TN-202 Compact Flash GPS includes an external port for connecting an active external GPS antenna for maximum reception of GPS signals. Although the TN-202 has a built-in GPS antenna and should perform well as is, you may encounter situations where an external antenna would produce much more favorable results such as when driving downtown among tall buildings, or when the placement of the PDA unit
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TN-202 2.2 LED Fix Indicator Image 4: LED Indicator On the left-side of the TN-202 is a small LED, which indicates when the device is initializing a GPS fix and when enough satellites have been received to produce a GPS fix either in 2D or 3D. From your GPS software you should be able to see the signal status of whether you are receiving either 2-D (Latitude and Longitude) or a 3D (Latitude, Longitude and Altitude) fix. If you are not getting the desired results for GPS signal str
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TN-202 3. TESTING YOUR GPS USING YOUR PDA The included “GPS Information” test program only supports the Microsoft Windows CE & Pocket PC based PDA platforms. From you laptop or local PC, run the “GPSinfo.exe” to execute the installation procedure of GPS test program. You will then transfer the program to your PDA using your personal sync program such as ActiveSync from Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/activesync35.asp). 1. Insert the TN-202 into your PDA
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TN-202 Image7: GPS satellite info screen 4. TESTING YOUR GPS WITH YOUR LAPTOP AND THE PCMCIA ADAPTOR Users can use the Hyper Terminal program of Windows to verify that the GPS is actually configured properly and working. NOTE: Windows Hyper Terminal for Window 98 can not select COM ports above COM5, If your GPS is assigned a COM port higher than 5, you will need to test it directly with your map software. 1. Run the “Hypertrm.exe” from “Program → Accessories →Communications
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TN-202 5. INITIALIZING YOUR GPS Before using your TripNav GPS for navigation (especially for the first time), the receiver must obtain a local GPS fix (coordinates) of the current position. To do this, take your PDA, or laptop PC, along with the appropriate mapping software loaded and properly configured, to an open area that has a clear view to the sky (such as a park or empty field). Start your street map software and wait for initialization of the GPS to become complete. This may t
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TN-202 What is ideal GPS environment? The GPS requires an open, clear view of the sky. Buildings, covered parking areas, tunnels and dense foliage can cause the GPS receiver to be unable to get a location fix. If you are parked in a covered parking lot or near a tall building, it is recommended that you drive away until you have a clear view of the sky before using the TripNav. You may need to give the GPS a few minutes to find or get a fix its location. How do I know if the GPS
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TN-202 8. CONTACT INFORMATION It’s important that you document the following before e-mail or calling for assistance: • Which step, or function, were you attempting when the problem occurred? • What was the error message displayed? • What operating system are you using? • Which model GPS receiver you have? • Which model PDA you are using? • Which mapping software are you using and what version? Rayming Corporation 1305 John Reed Court City of Industry, CA 91745 T: 800.278
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TN-202 9. LIMITED WARRANTY Rayming Corporation warrants this product hardware against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. Except as provided herein, Rayming Corporation makes no express warranties’, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular use, or non-infringement. You acknowledge that your use of the product or service is at your sole risk
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TN-202 10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR TN-202 GPS RECEIVER Electrical Characteristics Interface COMPACT FLASH Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz Channels 12 channel all-in-view tracking Accuracy Position Accuracy 15m 2D RMS (SA off) Datum Datum WGS-84 Acquisition Rate Hot start 8 sec., average (with ephemeris and almanac valid) Warm start 38 sec., average (with almanac but not ephemeris) Cold start 48 sec., average (neither almanac nor ephemeris) Reacquisition 100 m
