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The GNS601 Starter Kit has been designed to support developers during
design-in of the GNS601 GPS stand alone module solution.
The examples are shown as block diagrams to explain the approaches. Reference Layouts are included
whenever needed at the GNS forum Link:
www.forum.gns-gmbh.com
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GNS Global Navigation Systems GmbH
Adenauerstrasse 18
D – 52146 Würselen
Germany
www.gns-gmbh.com
info@gns-gmbh.com
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- Page 1 The GNS601 Starter Kit has been designed to support developers during design-in of the GNS601 GPS stand alone module solution. The examples are shown as block diagrams to explain the approaches. Reference Layouts are included whenever needed at the GNS forum Link: www.forum.gns-gmbh.com GNS Global Navigation Systems GmbH Adenauerstrasse 18 D –...
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Page 2: Introduction
GPS receiver configuration for customer requirements. For receiver configuration programming via NMEA command interface, please refer to the NMEAcommandInterface manual. All documents which are highlighted in bold letters, are available for download at the GNS forum: http://www.forum.gns-gmbh.com/ GNS601 Starter Kit Features 5V DC input via mini USB LED “fix indicator”... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual Index Introduction ..........................2 1 Description of the GNS601 StarterKit Hardware ..............4 2 GNS601 StarterKit Board Layout ..................5 3 GNS601 StarterKit Board Block Diagram ................6 Getting started …......................7 4 GPS viewer software ...................... -
Page 4: Description Of The Gns601 Starterkit Hardware
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 1 Description of the GNS601 StarterKit Hardware FEATURES Small evaluation board designed for verification of GNS601 module GPS performance parameters Small evaluation board designed for easy implementation to MCU controlled applications GPS-fix LED indicator... -
Page 5: Gns601 Starterkit Board Layout
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 2 GNS601 StarterKit Board Layout GNS601 GPS module Connect Battery Serial2USB Chip reset Serial to USB chip Backup battery Con1 1PPS signal Power supply GNS601 Fix indicator mini USB UART TX UART RX... -
Page 6: Gns601 Starterkit Board Block Diagram
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual UMPER AND ONNECTOR ESCRIPTION ONNECTOR IGNAL ESCRIPTION This jumper must be connected to DC supply 1&2 3.3V GNS601. This jumper must be connected to supply 1&2 VBat GNS601 with battery backup voltage. 1&2 RESET# Place jumper to reset UART2USB bridge. -
Page 7: Getting Started
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual Getting started …. 1. Insert the included CD into your CD Rom Drive. Change to \Driver folder. 2. Copy the two files from the \Driver folder to a PC folder of your choice. - Page 8 GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 8. Select “system”. 9. Choose “Hardware” tab and select “Device Manager”. © GNS-GmbH 2013 V 0.10, Mar. 8th 2013 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Downloaded from Downloaded from Downloaded from...
- Page 9 11. Start your preferred NMEA-Viewer software (for example: Visual GPS, free NMEA-Viewer, Link: http://www.visualgps.net/VisualGPS/default.htm ) to visualize the NMEA-protocol data and connect COM-Port using the default data rate of the GNS 601 module of “9600Baud”. © GNS-GmbH 2013 V 0.10, Mar. 8th 2013 Arrow.com.
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Page 10: Gps Viewer Software
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 4 GPS viewer software The GPS viewer software is a very easy-to-use demonstration and testing program. It allows to test and to verify the performance of the GNS601 receiver. View Menu “Skyplot” NMEA... - Page 11 GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual Description of “Skyplot” controls: Control Comment Satellite display This control shows all satellites that are currently in view. The numbers on top of the bars show the C/N (code-to-noise) ratio. The color of the bar is dark blue, if the SV is used for the navigation solution.
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Page 12: View Menu "Nmea
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual View Menu “NMEA” Com-port baud rate DGPS mode Geodetic Logs NMEA and datum communication data to a file Clears communication window Communication window © GNS-GmbH 2013 V 0.10, Mar. 8th 2013 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. - Page 13 GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual Description of “NMEA” controls: Control Comment NMEA output settings This control allows to select the output NMEA sentences based on the NMEA data output rate of 1Hz. For example: GGL (0); RMC (1); VTG(1);...
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Page 14: View Menu "Skyplot" Restart Mode Selection
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual View Menu “Skyplot” restart mode selection Four GPS-Core start-up modes, factory reset, cold start, warm start and hot start, are selectable to perform receiver restarts. The start-up condition data for the GPS engine is injected as referred to the following table. -
Page 15: View Menu "Advanced Functions
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual View Menu “Advanced Functions” The GPS viewer software provides additionally test functions by pressing “Ctrl+Alt+S” keys at the same time. New tabs will be displayed. Using the arrow buttons on right side more functions can be selected. -
Page 16: Alwayslocate Tm Mode
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual Select your preferred periodic mode settings by inserting the values to the input mask or use the arrow up/down buttons. Enter periodic mode by clicking on the “Set Periodic Mode” button. The EPH insert mask allows to extend the time for receiving ephemeris data. -
Page 17: Assisted Gps (A-Gps) By Using Epo
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 4.4.4 Assisted GPS (A-GPS) by using EPO “Extended Prediction Orbit” data is an service for providing orbit prediction data for a time range of 7 or 14 days use. Using this data the TTFF will be distinctly reduced. After choosing the time period of 7 or 14 days, just push the “Download”... -
Page 18: Logger Locus Tm
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 4.4.6 Logger LOCUS GNS601 provides an autonomous logger function that automatically stores position information in an internal 128kB flash memory. A complete tracking unit can be realized without any external CPU or memory. The following parameter can be set to optimize logging time: Type: logging type - Overlap, FullStop. -
Page 19: Easy Tm Self Generated Prediction Data Feature
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual Description of “LOCUS” controls: Control Comment Start/Stop Log Start/Stop Basic content informations Query Query of LOCUS data logger status Save Export of recorded data into a “bin”-file Parse Parse “bin”-file to XML and NMA file... -
Page 20: Gns601 Configuration
<CR><LF>. The checksum calculation is simple, just XOR all the bytes between the $ and the * (not including the delimiters themselves). Then use the hexadecimal ASCII format. Or use the checksum tool at the \Software\Checksum tool folder, which is available on Starter Kit CD or at the GNS forum: www.forum.gns-gmbh.com. Example: $PMTK226,3,30*4<CR><LF> © GNS-GmbH 2013 V 0.10, Mar. -
Page 21: Transmitting Pmtk Commands Via Hyperterminal
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual Transmitting PMTK commands via HyperTerminal Example: Operating System: Windows XP 1. Execute HyperTerminal, creating a COM port called, for example: test. 2. Assign the virtual COM-Port number by executing “Windows Start Button” and select “Control panel”. - Page 22 GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 3. Select “system”. 4. Choose “Hardware” tab and select “Device Manager”. © GNS-GmbH 2013 V 0.10, Mar. 8th 2013 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
- Page 23 GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 5. Select “Ports (COM&LPT)” and notice the “USB Serial Port” or “COM Port” number, where the GPS device is connected to. Here: USB Serial Port (COM 3). 6. Select the COM port at the “Connect To” windows, using the drop down menu.
- Page 24 GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 7. After successfully connection with GPS device, the NMEA messages will be displayed on the window. Please choose “File” -> “Properties”. 8. Please select the “Settings” tab and click “ASCII Setup” to check the ASCII sending settings and confirm.
- Page 25 GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 9. Use “notepad” to edit the $PMTK command, adding “*” and the checksum value. Save this file as “txt”-file, here “b.txt”. 10. Choose at “Transfer” -> “Send Text File”. The pop-up window will request the file you want to transfer.
- Page 26 GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 11. At the HyperTerminal the result can be confirmed. © GNS-GmbH 2013 V 0.10, Mar. 8th 2013 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
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Page 27: Gns601 Starterkit Hardware
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 6 GNS601 StarterKit Hardware Assembly Drawing Top Side © GNS-GmbH 2013 V 0.10, Mar. 8th 2013 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. -
Page 28: Gns601 Starterkit Schematic
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual GNS601 StarterKit Schematic © GNS-GmbH 2013 V 0.10, Mar. 8th 2013 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. -
Page 29: Gns601 Starterkit Bill Of Material
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual GNS601 StarterKit Bill Of Material device value, type board reference Battery small Battery BAT0101 LED green 3mm LED green LED0101 Connector PINHD-1X2_RM2.00 JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, CON1 MiniUSB connector MiniUSB connector MINIUSB... -
Page 30: Pcb Layout Top/Bottom Layer
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual PCB Layout TOP/BOTTOM Layer TOP Layer BOTTOM Layer 7 ORDERING INFORMATION Ordering information Type Part# Description GNS601_StarterKit 4037735104693 GNS601 Evaluation Board © GNS-GmbH 2013 V 0.10, Mar. 8th 2013 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. -
Page 31: Environmental Information
GNS 601 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 8 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION This product is free of environmental hazardous substances and complies to 2002/95/EC. (RoHS directive). 9 RELATED DOCUMENTS Type description Available from GNS601 data sheet Data sheet for GNS601 module http://www.forum.gns-gmbh.com...