USB DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS OPERATION SYSTEM?... 8 USB DRIVER UN-INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS OPERATION SYSTEM?... 9 ROYALTEK GPS DRIVER INSTALLATION( PC AND PDA VERSION) ... 10 ROYALTEK GPS DRIVER OPERATION(FOR PDA VERSION) ... 11 ROYALTEK GPS DRIVER USER GUIDE(PC VERSION) ... 13 HOW TO TEST RFG-1000(PDA VERSION ONLY) ...
What is RFG-1000 ? RFG-1000 introduces a First GPS module in G-mouse type. The RFG-1000 provides a GPS measurement platform that performs the processor-intensive GPS tracking and processing tasks and FirstGPS software. It enables the host CPU–based software to calculate the actual position, velocity and time (PVT) solutions at its own pace, without burdening the other applications running on the device.
What Is Inside ? Before you start up, make sure that your package includes the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, contact RoyalTek immediately. Please refer to the contact information on the last page of this manual.
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RS-232/PS2 RFG-1000 Car cigarette adaptor IPAQ 36xx/37xx/38xx Series HP Jornada 565...
Step 1: Plug-in RS-232 or USB cable to your laptop or desktop PC. Step 2:Install USB driver if you use USB cable to connect RFG-1000 to your PC.(for detail , please go to USB driver installation for Windows Operation System) RS-232 Step 3:Install &...
Step 1: Plug-in PDA connector to your PDA. Step 2: Connect the car cigarette adaptor to your car. Step 3 Run RoyalTek GPS Driver program.(for detail, please refer RoyalTek GPS Driver installation and RoyalTek GPS Driver operation ) Step 4:Choose the correct COM port and baud rate (4800bps) for map or navigation...
Step 1:Plug USB connector to USB port of your laptop or desktop PC. Step 2: After plugging in RFG-1000, it will automatically detect hardware . Step 3: Insert RFG-1000 CD, system will automatically search and find the correct USB driver.
Step 6:Place RFG-1000 on the roof of your vehicle with magnetic base. Step 7:Choose the correct COM port and baud rate (4800bps) for map or navigation software. Caution: Sometimes, USB driver can’t work properly after recovering from power-saving mode. To solve this problem, please restart your PC and disable power-saving function.
RoyalTek GPS Driver Installation( PC and PDA version) 1. The RFG-1000 Installation CD provides the whole set of the RoyalTek GPS Driver installation for PC and PDA. If you want to install RoyalTek GPS Driver on PDA, you should check the following items: (1) Install Microsoft ActiveSync to your PC.
RoyalTek GPS Driver Operation(for PDA version) 1. RFG-1000 needs RoyalTek GPS Driver program running at your PDA to process the signal received from the RFG-1000. 2. Once you install the RoyalTek GPS Driver, the RoyalTek GPS Driver program will add to your computer “Startup” directory. In manual mode, if you want to run RoyalTek GPS Driver, you can run “RoyalTek GPS...
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: RoyalTek GPS Driver will detect RFG-1000 automatically. Manual Mode :RoyalTek GPS Driver will be executed by user manually. If user unplug RFG-1000 , program will quit . When user plugs RFG-1000 ,RoyalTek GPS Driver will NOT be executed automatically. User needs to GPS Driver manually.
RoyalTek GPS Driver User Guide(PC version) This version provides the RoyalTek GPS Driver program that make the RFG-1000 working at PC. Hardware Status: Display the hardware status, which is one of the following conditions: 1) RoyalTek USB Cable GPS: RFG-1000 with USB interface.
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Connection Settings: Connection Settings Connection Settings Connection Settings Enable/Disable COM port check In this page, firmware version and built date were displayed here.
How to test RFG-1000(PDA version only) 3. Please choose the COM port specified by RoyalTek GPS Driver. 1. Once you start RoyalTek RFG Monitor, the RoyalTek GPS Driver will be activated automatically. 2. Execute RoyalTek RFG Monitor by double clicking the RoyalTek RFG Monitor Icon as shown .
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The baud rate of the RFG-1000 was defaulted as 4800 bps. RFG-1000 only work at the StrongArm CPU Pocket PC, so if your Pocket PC CPU is not this type then RFG-1000 cannot be activated. 4. If everything is OK, it will show the position information and satellite’s constellation.
4. If everything is OK, it will show the position information and satellite’s constellation. 5. If you want to cold start the GPS receiver, select “Cold Start” from the “Function” menu and click “Action” icon, the system will clear the RFG-1000 module data and initialize a cold start on GPS receiver.
RoyalTek GPS Driver Un-Installation (for PDA version) Go to Start->Setting->System and select “Royaltek GPS Driver” for un-installation. RoyalTek GPS Driver Un-Installation (for PC version) 1. Quit RoyalTek GPS Driver program. 2. Go to Control panel>Remove & Install Program 3. Choose “Royaltek GPS Driver” for Win98,Me,2000 or XP...
Specifications Physical characteristics Dimension: 50±0.3(length) X 57 ±0.3(width) X 15.5 ±0.3(height) Weight 25 grams Temperature characteristics Storage temperature: Operating temperature: General Channels 8 channels 1575.42 MHz. C/A code 1.023MHz chip rate. Accuracy Position accuracy:25m, CEP without SA(50%). Velocity accuracy:0.1 meter / second without SA Datum WGS-84.
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Power PS2/USB input power: DC 5V ± 5 %, 25mA, typical Car cigarette power adaptor: +9V ~ +16V. Certification FCC/CE compliant Waterproof standard IEC 68-2-18 test Ra1...
Software Data NMEA V2.2 Protocol It is the RS-232 interface:4800 bps, 8 bit data, 1 stop bit and no parity. NMEA Output Messages The Sapphire outputs the following messages as shown in Table 1: TABLE 1 NMEA OUTPUT MESSAGES NMEA Record Global positioning system fixed data GNSS DOP and active satellites Recommended minimum specific GNSS data...
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TABLE 2-1 POSITION FIX INDICATOR Value Differential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid GSA- - - - GNSS DOP and Active Satellites Table 3 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 3 GSA DATA FORMAT Name Message ID...
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Table 3-1 Mode 1 Value Description Fix not available TABLE 3-2 MODE 2 Value Manual-forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode Automatic-allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D GSV- - - - GNSS Satellites in View Table 4 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 TABLE 4 GSV DATA FORMAT...
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RMC- - - - Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data Table 5 contains the values of the following example: $GPRMC, 161229.487, A, 3723.2475, N, 12158.3416, W, 0.13, 309.62, 120598, ,*10 TABLE 5 RMC DATA FORMAT Name Message ID UTC Position Status Latitude N/S Indicator Longitude...
Please don’t expose the unit under the sun for long period of time. Please don’t leave the unit in the vehicle while not using. Before installing RoyalTek GPS Driver (ver2.3) ,please be sure to remove RoyalTek GPS Driver(Ver2.1) completely. Please perform Cold start if last fixed position is more than 500km away from the present position.
Appendix : Connector Interface 9 pin D-SUB Pin NO Signal Description Name No connect O Serial Data Output High: -3V ~ -15V Serial Data Input High: -3V ~ -15V No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect 6 pin mini din Pin NO Signal Description...
Limited Warranty Distributor for RFG-1000 grants a warranty for this product for one year starting from the date of purchasing of the product. Please retain the sales receipt as proof of purchase. During the warranty period, the product is eligible for replacement in case of defects in material and workmanship.
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