Introduction This manual shows, how to connect the GNS 202/902 Starter Kit to a PC in order to verify GNS 202/902 module performance and test supported features. Connected to a PC, all NMEA data is routed to the miniUSB port.
LED fix indicator PC connection via USB USB powered The GNS 202/902 Starter Kit is equipped to provide NMEA data via USB or UART to the application software. Package Content GNS 202/902 Evaluation Board USB to miniUSB cable ...
GNS 202/902(B) StarterKit manual confidential information manual 2 GNS 202/902 StarterKit Board Layout Serial to USB chip Mini USB Data & LED status +5V DC indicator Power supply Backup GNS202/902 battery antenna module Note : RESET Button Standard Jumper setting in ready-to-run configuration for USB connected to PC is shown on picture.
ONNECTOR DEFAULT IGNAL ESCRIPTION This jumper must be connected to DC supply GNS 202/902. Can be used to evaluate power consumption. Connects the battery to VBackup, can be removed to erase data and stop RTC Backup Resets FTDI USB to serial bridge. Releases uart...
3. Copy the two files from the \Driver folder to a PC folder of your choice. 4. GNS 202/902 Starter Kit will be connected to the PC via a virtual COM-Port with USB. This conversion is performed by an onboard chip.
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GNS 202/902(B) StarterKit manual confidential information manual The new COM port is listed as an USB Serial Port. Remember the displayed COM port number. 1. Use a GPS viewer of your choice to visualize the received NMEA data. We recommend to use VisualGPSView freeware for quick testing.
4 GNS 202/902 configuration In all cases, where a UART or USB connection to a PC is available, the GNS 202/902 Starter Kit offers a comfortable way to reprogram the firmware options or settings using the bidirectional NMEA command interface.
4037735105300 Evaluation Board with GNS202 (GPS) 7 RELATED DOCUMENTS Type description Available from http://www.forum.gns-gmbh.com, GNS 902(B) data sheet Data sheet for GNS 902 (B) module www.gns-gmbh.com http://www.forum.gns-gmbh.com, GNS 202data sheet Data sheet for GNS 202 module www.gns-gmbh.com http://www.forum.gns-gmbh.com, NMEA_Interface_manual_MTK_ Detailed description of NMEA commands www.gns-gmbh.com...
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