Globalsat BU-303 User Manual
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- Page 1 USB GPS User’s Guide (Mac) USB GPS Receiver BU-303 (SiRF II) BU-353 (SiRF III)
- Page 2 Globalsat Technology Corporation or USGlobalsat, Inc. Globalsat/USGlobalsat hereby grants the right to download one (1) copy of this manual onto a hard drive for personal use. This manual is copyrighted and may contain proprietary information that is subject to change without...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4. UN-INSTALL THE USB DRIVER..................7 5. INITIALIZING YOUR GPS RECEIVER................8 6. USING YOUR GPS RECEIVER ..................8 7. FAQ’s..........................8 8. CONTACT INFORMATION..................10 9. SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES................10 10. LIMITED WARRANTY....................11 11. BU-303 SPECIFICATIONS ..................12 12. BU-353 SPECIFICATIONS ..................13 PAGE 2 OF 14 USB_GPS_MAC_ v2.0... -
Page 4: Package Contents
WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a Globalsat USB GPS receiver! Globalsat USB GPS receivers allow for real-time street navigation by using your laptop for graphical plotting and positioning of your route. Simply load the GPS driver, plug the GPS receiver into your computer’s USB port and install your own personal mapping software to begin to view... -
Page 5: Getting Started
USB GPS (Mac) 1. GETTING STARTED These are only a few simple steps that you need to follow before using your USB GPS receiver: • Install the USB driver and onto your laptop from the included CD-ROM or download the files from our web-site •... - Page 6 USB GPS (Mac) PAGE 5 OF 14 USB_GPS_MAC_ v2.0...
- Page 7 USB GPS (Mac) When installation is complete, reboot your Mac and connect your USB GPS receiver at this stage for device detection. NOTE: After completing driver installation under Mac OS 10.2.X, a warning may appear stating that “Prolific USBSerial.kext” has encountered problems. This is due to driver being compiled under OS 10.1.X. Three options will be provided for you to select one;...
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Page 8: Validate Usb Driver Installation
USB GPS (Mac) 3. VALIDATE USB DRIVER INSTALLATION To verify that your device is recognized by the Operating System you can open the System Profiler. To access System Profiler perform the following. First, place mouse pointer and select the blue apple icon on the top left hand side of the Apple menu. Then, select the following “About This Mac”->”More Info…”->... -
Page 9: Initializing Your Gps Receiver
The "root" user (also known as the super user) is the most powerful UNIX account. The root account can do anything to any file or folder, anywhere on the system. For that reason, Globalsat/USGlobalsat cannot recommend, nor support users who attempt modifications of the ‘root user” as it's considered quite dangerous, and only needs to be used (occasionally) by advanced users. - Page 10 If you are parked in a covered parking lot or near a tall building, it is recommended that you drive away until you have a clear view of the sky before using the BU-303. You may need to give the GPS a few minutes to find or get a fix its location.
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Page 11: Contact Information
9. SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES Please read this section carefully before using the GPS receiver Globalsat Technology Corporation / USGlobalsat, Inc. will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure to observe common sense precautions. Your personal judgment, traffic regulations, and common sense must always take precedence over... -
Page 12: Limited Warranty
USB GPS (Mac) instructs you to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver, places you in an unsafe situation, or routes you into an area which you consider unsafe, do not follow the instructions. WARNING: Keep your eyes on the road. It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to keep your eyes on the road and be an alert driver at all times, especially when the vehicle is moving. -
Page 13: Bu-303 Specifications
USB GPS (Mac) 11. BU-303 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics (Receiver) GPS Chipset SiRF Star II e/LP Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHZ C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels 12 all-in-view tracking Sensitivity -147 dBm Accuracy 10m 2D RMS WAAS enabled Position Horizontal... -
Page 14: Bu-353 Specifications
USB GPS (Mac) 12. BU-353 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics (Receiver) GPS Chipset SiRF Star III e/LP Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHZ C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels 20 all-in-view tracking Sensitivity -159 dBm Accuracy 5m 2D RMS WAAS enabled Position Horizontal 10m 2D RMS WAAS disabled Velocity 0.1m/sec 95% (SA off),...
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