GM-158-USB®
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GPS MOBILE LOCATOR
USER’S MANUAL
Introduction
Welcome to GM-158-USB GPS Mobile Locator user’s manual.
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Congratulation on your purchase of the GM-158-USB Mobile Locator GPS
receiver/antenna. This is the latest in Plug-Navigate-Position innovation from
SANJOSE Navigation, manufacturer of OEM GPS receiver & antenna around the
world.
This new concept of Mobile navigation solution is using the devise to integrate with
your Personal Computer and map software to display your real time location on
the monitor.
The GM-158-USB is an all-weather rugged design product for all applications.
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Before you get started with your GM-158-USB
make sure to read the PC
hardware requirements to run the Mapping software.
Applications
◇ Navigation and positioning
◇ Finding streets and routes via GPS map software
◇ Travel/track planning
◇ Application for Marine Navigation
◇ Fleet management GPS system
◇ In-car navigating/locating for public safety and emergency
AVL GPS function
Package Contents
After opening your package, make sure that the following items are not missing or
damaged.
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‧GM-158-USB Mobile Locator
‧User’s Manual and Driver’s CD
If above items are missing or damaged, contact SAN JOSE Navigation immediately
at Tel: 886-2-26879500
Fax: 886-2-26878893
Getting Started
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This section will introduce you to simply outfit your new GM-158-USB GPS
Mobile locator to your PC.
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GM-158-USB is a compact GPS receiver/antenna design for general purpose
navigation and position locating when integrated with a computing device for
mapping display (Notebook PC, PDA or Palmtop).
Hardware standard layout is shown below:
Hardware Requirement:Computer 486 or Faster CPU, VGA Display card,
Sound board (optional), at least 16MB DRAM, CD-ROM drive, Windows OS, at
least a COM PORT available.
Power supply: DC 5V from PC’s USB port.
Installation:The magnetic part should face downward and attach on either the
metallic or non–metallic surface. It is the best if the GM-158-USB unit is placed in
an open space and allows it to see the clear sky at least for the first fix.
In the case of traveling with a vehicle, the GM-158-USB can also be placed on the
dashboard.
Operating Procedure
Caution
DO NOT TRY TO DO STEPS, WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
AND KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD
Step 1: Before installing the USB driver to your computer, please don’t plug your GPS USB
product to your computer.
Step 2: Place the CD attached in the package into your CD-ROM drive.
Step 3: Browse it and choose USB Driver/Windows 95-98-2000-XP folder.
Step 4: Click the setup file and press “ Next”
Step 5: Choose the Remove option to remove the previous version of the driver if there’s any.
If there’s not, please follow the instructions from step 8.
Step 6: When the removal is done, the system asks you to reboot your computer, please
choose “ Yes” before you install the newer version of the USB driver.
Step 7: After restart your computer, browse the CD, choose the Windows folder and click the
setup file again.
Step 8: Press” Next”, and it will thoroughly and automatically install the USB driver to you
computer.
Step 9: When it’s done, Plug your GPS USB series product into your computer.
Step 10: The screen shows” detect a USB-serial controller device”.
Step 11: The system will find its corresponding driver automatically.
Step 12: When it’s done, right click “ My computer icon” then click “system properties” and
find “device manager”.
Step 13: Find “Ports (Com & Lpt)”, browse it and find “Prolific USB-to-serial Com Port
COM X)” X might be a number depending on your computer’s Com Port’s
situation.
Step 14: Indicate Com port number when you try to use your USB-GPS product as a GPS
device.
Specifications
PHYSICAL CONSTRUCTION
PERFORMANCE
Dimension
L46.2mm*W38mm*H16.1mm
Built-in Antenna
Sensitivity
SBAS
Highly-reliable ceramic patch
-158dbm
Weight without cable
70 gram
1 channel (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS)
Receiving frequency
Enclosure
1575.42MHZ; C/A code
Receiver architecture 32 parallel channels
Highly impact; corrosion-proof
Start-up time
1 sec. typical (hot start)
35 sec. typical (warm start)
41sec. typical (cold start)
Mounting
Magnetic mount
Position accuracy
Without aid
3.3 m CEP
2.6 m
DGPS (RTCM)
Construction
Ultrasonic welded, fully waterproof
Velocity accuracy
Update Rate
0.1 Knot RMS steady state
1 Hz
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating: -0 ~ +70 ℃
Temperature
Power Supply
USB @ 5V
Storage: -20 ~ +85 ℃
Power Consumption
Baud Rate
Acquisition: 50mA
Tracking: 50mA
4800 bps
COMMUNICATION
Protocol
NMEA V3.01
USB 1.1
Signal level
INTERFACE CAPABILITY
POWER CABLE
Standard Output Sentences GGA, RMC, GSV*5,VTG, GSA*5
Length
5m
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting Tips
1. No updated display in your PC while moving.
‧ Check cable connections and COM port setting AT
Control Panel/System Properties/Device
Manager/Com-Port.
‧ Check raw data by using Window Terminal 4800bps
2. No ASCII NMEA data when running terminal program in COM-n,4800 8N1
‧ Check Control Panel/System Properties/Device Manager/Com-Port.
3.Navigational software does not auto detect the GPS receiver
‧Check Installation & If the USB connecter connects to PC
4. If your PC recognizes GM-158-USB as a mouse
‧Please remove the GM-158-USB from the USB Port of your PC or device and plug
it back. If it still happens, please reinstall the USB drive.
5.No GPS data after program initialize.
‧Check USB connection.
‧Check for GPS obstruction toward the sky.
6. GPS data are visible but no activity on the MAP SOFTWARE.
‧Check to see if the Map software desire NMEA sentences (GGA, RMC,
GSV,VTG, GSA) are present in viewing using Terminal Windows set at
4800bps.
Limited Warranty
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GM-158-USB is a GPS receiver as part of navigational aids, and is not intended to
replace other means of navigation or aids.
SANJOSE NAVIGATION, INC. warrants this GPS receiver and accessories to be free
of defect for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
In any event of a product defect while in normal usage, SAN JOSE NAVIGATION
will replace or repair the product with no charge to the original purchaser for parts and
labor. However, SAN JOSE NAVIGATION reserves the right of determination to
replace or repair the defective product. The replacement or repaired product will be
warranted for total of (ninety) 90 days from the date of return shipment, or for the
balance of the original warranty, whichever is longer.
PURCHASER’S DUTIES
The purchaser must return the GPS receiver postpaid, with proof of the date of
original purchase with the return address to:
SAN JOSE NAVIGATION, INC.
9F, No.105, Shi-Cheng Road, Pan-Chiao City
Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. (220)
TEL: 886-2-26879500
FAX: 886-2-26878893
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