Nobeltec WAAS GPS-18W User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Nobeltec WAAS GPS-18W ™ User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Product Support

    • Never assume the power to the Nobeltec WAAS GPS-18W Receiver is off. Always consult your ship's wiring schematics. •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GPS Dimensions ...........................2 Technical Specifications ......................2 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ..............3 Choosing a Mounting Location for the Nobeltec WAAS GPS-18W ........3 Installing the WAAS GPS-18W ....................3 Wiring the WAAS GPS-18W to the DB-9 Connector..............4 Chapter 3. Setting Up the WAAS GPS-18W ...........5 Initializing the GPS ........................5...
  • Page 4 Nobeltec WAAS GPS-18W...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Welcome

    Nobeltec® WAAS GPS-18W Receiver! intelligently interprets and displays GPS data in an easy-to-comprehend onscreen The WAAS GPS-18W is based on an 18- format, providing you with the ability to channel GPS engine that delivers location make safer and more prudent navigation accuracy within 3 meters by decoding GPS decisions in shorter periods of time.
  • Page 6: Gps Dimensions

    -20° C~ +85° C Receiving Sensitivity Less than -130 dBm Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing Time to First Fix (TTFF) Hot start 11 seconds (typical) Water Resistance 100% waterproof Warm start 37 seconds (typical) Cold start 44 seconds (typical) Nobeltec WAAS GPS-18W...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Choosing a Mounting Location for the WAAS GPS-18W Choose a location for the WAAS GPS-18W antenna that has a clear view of the sky. Ensure that there are no major obstructions, overhanging items, or fixtures in immediate proximity to the antenna.
  • Page 8: Wiring The Waas Gps-18W To The Db-9 Connector

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Fig. 4 - Installing GPS Antenna - Side View Wiring the WAAS GPS-18W to the DB-9 Connector TIP: This step requires a soldering iron and solder. 1. Solder the Brown TX wire directly to Pin 2.
  • Page 9: Chapter 3. Setting Up The Waas Gps-18W

    Initializing the GPS Use the following steps to initialize the GPS: 1. From your desktop, select Start | Programs | Nobeltec | GPS Port Setup Wizard. 2. The Nobeltec GPS Port Setup Wizard will launch. Fig. 6 - GPS Port Setup Wizard 3.
  • Page 10: Software Interface

    Chapter 3 Setting Up the WAAS GPS-18W 5. The GPS Port Setup Wizard will detect the connected devices and list them in the COM port list. Fig. 8 - Nobeltec GPS Port Setup Wizard 6. Select Next and confirm that NMEA data is coming through the computer.
  • Page 11: Legal Disclaimer & Limited Warranty

    WARNING: Nautical navigation is an inherently dangerous undertaking and should be engaged in only by persons trained and experienced in navigation. The Nobeltec WAAS GPS-18W is intended for use only by persons trained in navigation and only as a navigational aid, not as the sole method of navigation.
  • Page 12 The warranty does not apply to units with defects caused by improper Q: My WAAS GPS-18W is plugged into my PC, but I am not picking up any targets. installation, physical damage, abuse, tampering, lightning or other abnormal...
  • Page 13 Jeppesen. The words WAAS GPS-18W™, Nobeltec®, and Jeppesen® are trademarks of Jeppesen. Other trademarks mentioned but not specifically referenced here are the property of their respective companies.
  • Page 14: Jeppesen Contact Information

    All Locations: 800 598 4976 / +1 503 579 1414 9 AM - 4:30 PM PT Fax: 503 579 1304 Email: sales@nobeltec.com (Sales) / support@nobeltec.com (Support) www.nobeltec.com Printed in USA Press Date: December 2005 © 2005 Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc. All rights reserved.
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