AQ Max AQ-300-U User Manual

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AQ-300-U
High Sensitivity

GPS Receiver

User's Manual Guide
AQ Max
Technology Inc.
6F-2, No.90, Sec. 1, Chung-Hwa East Road., Tainan 701, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: 886-6-2380861 Fax: 886-6-2380853
E-MAIL: info@AQmax.com
Web: www.AQmax.com
All Right Reserved

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  • Page 1: Gps Receiver

    AQ-300-U High Sensitivity GPS Receiver User’s Manual Guide AQ Max Technology Inc. 6F-2, No.90, Sec. 1, Chung-Hwa East Road., Tainan 701, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: 886-6-2380861 Fax: 886-6-2380853 E-MAIL: info@AQmax.com Web: www.AQmax.com All Right Reserved...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AQ-300 Operating Manual Contents Quick Use Turn on your machine................3 Check Connector………………………………………………….…...……3 Connect AQ-300 to your machine……………………………….…...……3 Turn on your machine……………………………………………………….3 Introduction Overview……………………………………………………………………...4 Features………………………………………………………………………4 Technical Specifications…………………………………………………….5 Operational Characteristics Initialization………………………………………………………………...…6 Navigation…………………………………………………………..……..6 Hardware Interface Dimension…………………………………………………………….…..…..7 Hardware Interface……………………………………………………..……7 Connector……………………………………………………………………..7 Accessories…………………………………………………………..………8 USB Driver System Requirement…………………………………..…...………..…….10 Installation…………………………………………………………….…….10 Important…………………………………………………………….……..
  • Page 3: Quick Use

    AQ-300 Operating Manual Quick Use Check GPS Package Standard Package AQ-300 (GPS Receiver) + CD + Warranty Card + Quick Use Optional Package The shop may bundle different accessories for you as follows: 1. PC Cable 2. PDA Cable 3. PDA Holder 4.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Overview The AQ-300 Smart Antenna is a total solution GPS receiver, designed based on SiRF Star II Architecture. The AQ Max GPS technology is a low power (32mA), cost effective and easy integration GPS system. This positioning application meets strict needs such as car navigation, mapping, surveying, security, agriculture and so on.
  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    AQ-300 Operating Manual Technology specifications Physical Dimension Single construction integrated antenna/receiver. Size: 59.8(W) x 47.6(D) x 21.4(H) (mm) 2.35"(W) x 1.87"(D) x 0.84"(H) (inch). Environmental Characteristics Operating temperature: C to +85 C (internal temperature). Storage temperature: C to +100 Electrical Characteristics Input voltage: +4.75 ~ 5.5 VDC without accessories.
  • Page 6: Operational Characteristics

    AQ-300 Operating Manual Operational characteristics Initialization As soon as the initial self-test is complete, the AQ-300 begins the process of satellite acquisition and tracking automatically. Under normal circumstances, it takes approximately 45 seconds to achieve a position fix, 38 seconds if ephemeris data is known. After a position fix has been calculated, information about valid position, velocity and time is transmitted over the output channel.
  • Page 7: Hardware Interface

    AQ-300 Operating Manual Hardware interface Dimension Size: 59.8(W) x 47.6(D) x 21.4(H) (mm) 2.35"(W) x 1.87"(D) x 0.84"(H) (inch) Hardware Interface The AQ-300 includes an antenna in a unique style waterproof gadget. Simply connect PS-2 female connector to one of the optional accessories and link to either your notebook PC, PDA or other devices.
  • Page 8: Accessories

    AQ-300 Operating Manual Accessories C3000 Mini Din Female and PS-2 male connector: Cable Length: To AQ-300: 1 meter RS-232 to PS-2: 45 cm Mini Din Female connector function definition: Signal Name Ground DGPS in N.C = No connection PS2 composite connector function definition (to PC): Signal Name Ground N.C = No connection...
  • Page 9 AQ-300 Operating Manual C3004 High power connector Color Signal Black Ground +6~30 VDC Green White Orange DGPS IN C3002 Optional Cigarette Adapter The optional cigarette adapter with 2-meter core cable is for using in a car or boat. It must be used together with a C3000 or an old standard COM + PS-2 GPS receiver.
  • Page 10: Usb Driver

    AQ-300 Operating Manual USB Driver System Requirements IBM, Pentium or above and other compatible PC; 16 MB and above memory; Windows 98/Me/2000; VGA Graphic Adapter. Installation 1. Copy entire <AQ-300 USB> folder from CD to hard disk. 2. Connect AQ-300 USB connector to computer. While the computer automatically starts the installation program, please direct the driver to the <AQ-300 USB>...
  • Page 11 AQ-300 Operating Manual Warranty The limited warranty provided by AQ Max Technology Inc. is subject to the terms set forth below: 1. AQ Max provides certain warranty service to AQ Max Product without charge for two years warranty period from the purchase date.
  • Page 12: Appendix A Software Inferface

    AQ-300 Operating Manual Appendix A Software Interface The AQ-300 interface protocol is based on the National Marine Electronics Association's NMEA 0183 ASCⅡinterface specification, which is defined in NMEA 0183, Version 2.2 and the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM Recommended Standards For Differential Navstar GPS Service, Version 2.1, RTCM Special Committee No.104).
  • Page 13 AQ-300 Operating Manual Geographic Position with Latitude/Longitude (GLL) Table A-4 contains the values for the following example: $GPGLL,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,161229.487,A*2C Table A-4 GLL Data Format Name Example Units Description Message ID $GPGLL GLL protocol header Latitude 3723.2475 ddmm.mmmm N/S Indicator N=north or S=south Longitude 12158.3416 dddmm.mmmm...
  • Page 14 AQ-300 Operating Manual GNSS Satellites in View (GSV) Table A-8 contains the values for the following example: $GPGSV,2,1,07,07,79,048,42,02,51,062,43,26,36,256,42,27,27,138,42*71 $GPGSV,2,2,07,09,23,313,42,04,19,159,41,15,12,041,42*41 Table A-8 GSV Data Format Name Example Units Description Message ID $GPGSV GSV protocol header Number of Messages Range 1 to 3 Message Number Range 1 to 3 Satellites in View...
  • Page 15: Rtcm Received Data

    AQ-300 Operating Manual Course Over Ground and Ground Speed Table A-10 contains the values for the following example: $GPVTG,309.62,T, ,M,0.13,N,0.2,K*6E Table A-10 VTG Data Format Name Example Units Description Message ID $GPVTG VTG protocol header Course 309.62 Degrees Measured heading Reference True Course...
  • Page 16: Accessories

    AQ-300 Operating Manual Appendix B Ordering Information Accessories Cables C3000 Com Port connector (For use with standard RS-232 port) C3000-S Standard COM+PS-2 converting to PS-2 connector (Enable standard old GPS receiver to use with PDA or PC) C3001 USB connector (Use with standard AQ-300) C3001-C RS-232 GPS convert to USB GPS (Enable standard old RS-232 GPS receiver to be uses as USB GPS)
  • Page 17: Earth Datums

    AQ-300 Operating Manual Appendix C Earth Datums & Output Setting Earth Datums The AQ-300 is built in earth datum with WGS84. Setting Manufacturing Default Datum: WGS84. Baud Rate: 4800. Output: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC. Baud Rate and Output Sentences Setting By SiRF demo Program 1) Connect your AQ-300 to PC (either COM or USB)

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