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GNS 1301 StarterKit
The GNS 1301 Starter Kit has been designed to support developers during
design-in of the GNS 1301 GPS/GLONASS 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:
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- Page 1 The GNS 1301 Starter Kit has been designed to support developers during design-in of the GNS 1301 GPS/GLONASS 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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Page 2: Introduction
Introduction This manual shows, how to connect the GNS 1301 Starter Kit to a PC in order to verify GNS 1301 module performance and test supported features. Connected to a PC, all GPS/GLONASS data (NMEA) is routed to the miniUSB port. The specific documents and reference layout in Gerber-file format of the GNS1301 StarterKit are available for download. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index Introduction ..........................2 1 Description of the GNS 1301 StarterKit Hardware ..............4 2 GNS 1301 StarterKit Board Layout ..................5 3 GNS 1301 StarterKit Board Block Diagram ................6 Getting started …......................7 4 GPS/GLONASS viewer software ................... 8 View Menu “Skyplot”... -
Page 4: Description Of The Gns 1301 Starterkit Hardware
• GPS/GLONASS-fix LED indicator • PC connection via USB • USB powered The GNS 1301 Starter Kit is equipped to provide NMEA GPS data via USB or UART to the application software. GPS RF IN LED status +3.0V DC indicator... -
Page 5: Gns 1301 Starterkit Board Layout
GNS 1301 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 2 GNS 1301 StarterKit Board Layout RF In SMA JP11 Fix indicator Antenna Power supply connector 3V DC mini USB connector Serial to USB chip DC Power Supply GNS 1301 GPS/GLONASS module Backup... -
Page 6: Gns 1301 Starterkit Board Block Diagram
Connect pin 9&10 to route RDXA to UART2USB bridge Serial Data Input A for Firmware update (TTL) RXDA This is the UART-A receiver of the module. It is used to receive commands from system. 3 GNS 1301 StarterKit Board Block Diagram external RF SMA connector 3.0V connectors RF1, 3.3V... -
Page 7: Getting Started
3. Copy the two files from the \Driver folder to a PC folder of your choice. 4. GNS 1301 Starter Kit will be connected to the PC via a virtual COM-Port with USB. This conversion is performed by an onboard chip. -
Page 8: Gps/Glonass Viewer Software
GNS 1301 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 4 GPS/GLONASS viewer software The GPS/GLONASS viewer software is a very easy-to-use demonstration and testing program. It allows to test and to verify the performance of the module itself as well as the performance of GPS/GLONASS antennas. - Page 9 GNS 1301 StarterKit manual confidential information manual Description of “Skyplot” controls: Control Comment GPS/GLONASS: 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 or dark green, if the SV is used for the navigation solution.
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Page 10: View Menu "Nmea
GNS 1301 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 2015 V 0.20, Aug. 27th 2015... - Page 11 GNS 1301 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 12: View Menu "Skyplot" Restart Mode Selection
GNS 1301 StarterKit manual confidential information manual View Menu “Skyplot” restart mode selection Four GPS/GLONASS-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/GLONASS engine is injected as referred to the following table. -
Page 13: View Menu "Advanced Functions
GNS 1301 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 14: Alwayslocate Tm Mode
GNS 1301 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 15: Assisted Gps (A-Gps) By Using Epo
GNS 1301 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 16: Logger Locus
GNS 1301 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 4.4.6 Logger LOCUS GNS1301 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 17: Easy Tm Self Generated Prediction Data Feature
GNS 1301 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 18: Gns 1301 Configuration
5 GNS 1301 configuration In all cases, where a UART or USB connection to a PC is available, the GNS 1301 offers a comfortable way to reprogram the firmware options or settings using the bidirectional NMEA command interface. Note: Removing the power of the GPS device will effect that any modified setting will be lost and reset to factory default settings. - Page 19 GNS 1301 StarterKit manual confidential information manual © GNS-GmbH 2015 V 0.20, Aug. 27th 2015...
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Page 20: Gns 1301 Starterkit Hardware
GNS 1301 StarterKit manual confidential information manual 6 GNS 1301 StarterKit Hardware Assembly Drawing Top Side © GNS-GmbH 2015 V 0.20, Aug. 27th 2015... -
Page 21: Gns 1301 Starterkit Schematic
GNS 1301 StarterKit manual confidential information manual GNS 1301 StarterKit Schematic page1/2 © GNS-GmbH 2015 V 0.20, Aug. 27th 2015... -
Page 22: Gns 1301 Starterkit Schematic
GNS 1301 StarterKit manual confidential information manual GNS 1301 StarterKit Schematic page2/2 © GNS-GmbH 2015 V 0.20, Aug. 27th 2015... -
Page 23: Gns 1301 Starterkit Bill Of Material
GNS 1301 StarterKit manual confidential information manual GNS 1301 StarterKit Bill Of Material device value, type board reference Battery small Battery BAT0101 LED green 3mm LED green Jumper PINHD-1X2_RM2.00 JP11, JP12 Connector PINHD-2X5_RM2.00 CON1 MiniUSB connector MiniUSB connector MINIUSB GPS/GLONASS module... -
Page 24: Pcb Layout Top/Bottom Layer
GNS 1301 StarterKit manual confidential information manual PCB Layout TOP/BOTTOM Layer TOP Layer BOTTOM Layer 7 ORDERING INFORMATION Ordering information Type Part# Description GNS 1301_StarterKit 4037735104778 GNS 1301 Evaluation Board © GNS-GmbH 2015 V 0.20, Aug. 27th 2015... -
Page 25: 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 GNS 1301 data sheet Data sheet for GNS 1301 module http://www.forum.gns-gmbh.com Design Guide to implement an GPS GPS Antenna Connection http://www.forum.gns-gmbh.com Design Guide antenna to an application PCB...
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