Rikaline GPS Receiver GPS 6017 User Guide

Rikaline GPS-6017  
GPS Receiver  
SiRF Star III  
User’s Guide  
Dec. 13, 2005  
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0. Quick Use  
0.1 Check GPS Package  
0.1.1 Standard Package  
GPS-6017 (GPS Receiver) + Documents CD + Warranty Card + quick installation reference.  
0.1.2 Optional Package  
The shop may bundle different accessories for you as follows:  
1. PC Cable  
2. PDA Cable  
3. PDA Holder  
4. Software (Navigation Software + Digital Map)  
5. Others  
0.2 Check connector  
1. A-6011 RS-232 Serial Port Connector  
2. A-6031 USB Connector, Please install USB driver first.  
Note: The USB driver is a new one and different from Rikaline GPS-6010 series cable GPS.  
3. When you connect your PDA to GPS-6017, you need an optional cable. Check the e mark (FCC) for  
safety and ensure the cigarette adapter with correct model number to avoid damaging your PDA.  
4. Various cables are ready for your devices.  
0.3 Basic Specification  
1. Size: 62.0(W) x 46.1(D) x 18.0(H) (mm)  
2.44"(W) x 1.81"(D) x 0.71"(H).  
2. Weight: 80g  
3. Operating temperature: -40oC to +85oC(internal temperature).  
4. Input voltage: +3.0 ~ 6.0 VDC without accessories.  
5. Backup power: 3V Rechargeable Lithium cell battery, up to 230 hours (9.6 days) discharge.  
0.4 Manufacturing Default  
1. Sentence: GGA, GSA(5), GSV(5), RMC, VTG  
2. Baud Rate: 9600  
3. Datum: WGS84  
4. WAAS: OFF. (ON is optional for the area of NA and Western Europe)  
0.5 Important features  
1. Fast acquisition: 20 parallel satellites acquisition  
2. Advanced GPS chip: SiRF Star III Single chip  
3. Fast TTFF: 200,000 effective correlators for fast TTFF at low signal levels  
4. Built-in WAAS/EGNOS (Optional for WAAS/EGNOS covered area) for accurate positioning result.  
5. Quick Host start: Built-in rechargeable Lithium battery for backup ephemeris for quick hot start.  
6. Support NMEA 0183V2.2 data protocol.  
7. Enhanced algorithms provide superior navigation performance in urban, canyon and foliage  
environments。  
8. User initialization is not required.  
9. A rechargeable battery sustains internal clock and memory.  
10. LED display status: The LED provides users visible positioning status. LED “BLINKING” when power  
connected and stays “ON” when GPS-6017 position identified. No more extra device needed.  
11. Built-in Magnets for using on top of the car.  
12. Water proof (1 meter) design for all weather.  
0.6 Different Models  
1. GPS-6017: with PS-2 connector, with RS-232 and TTL dual levels.  
2. GPS-6017-U: with A type USB connector.  
USB Driver is new and different from other Rikaline cable GPS GPS-6010 / 6010-X5 series.  
3. GPS-510 series: Bundled with Destinator software and Navteq map data.  
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1. Introduction  
1.1 Overview  
The Rikaline GPS-6017 Smart Antenna is a total solution GPS receiver, designed based on SiRF Star III  
SOC single chip architecture. This positioning application meets strict needs such as car navigation, mapping,  
surveying, security, agriculture and so on. Only clear view of sky and certain power supply are necessary to the  
unit. It communicates with other electronic utilities via compatible dual-channel through RS-232 or TTL and  
saves critical satellite data by built–in backup memory. With low power consumption, the GPS-6017 tracks up  
to 12 satellites at a time, re-acquires satellite signals in 100 ms and updates position data every second.  
Trickle-Power (optional function) allows the unit operates a fraction of the time and Push-to-Fix (optional  
function) permits user to have a quick position fix even though the receiver usually stays off.  
1.2 Features  
The GPS-6017 provides a host of features that make it easy for integration and use.  
1) Fast acquisition: 20 parallel satellites acquisition  
2) Advanced GPS chip: SiRF Star III SOC  
3) Fast TTFF: 200,000 effective correlators for fast TTFF at low signal levels  
4) Built-in WAAS/EGNOS (Optional model for WAAS/EGNOS covered area) and DGPS for accurate  
positioning result.  
5) Quick Host start: Built-in rechargeable Lithium battery for backup ephemeris for quick hot start.  
6) Support MNEA 0183V2.2 data protocol.  
7) Enhanced algorithms provide superior navigation performance in urban, canyon and foliage  
Environments.  
8) User initialization is not required.  
9) LED display status: The LED provides users visible positioning status. LED “BLINKING” when power  
connected and stays “ON” when GPS-6017 position identified. No more extra device needed.  
10) Built-in Magnets for using on top of the car.  
11) Water proof (1 meter) design for all weather.  
1.3 Technology specifications  
1.3.1 Physical Dimension  
Single construction integrated antenna/receiver.  
Size: 62.0(W) x 46.1(D) x 18.0(H) (mm)  
2.44"(W) x 1.81"(D) x 0.71"(H).  
Weight: 95g  
1.3.2 Environmental Characteristics  
6. Operating temperature: -40oC to +85oC(internal temperature).  
7. Storage temperature: -55oC to +100oC.  
1.3.3 Electrical Characteristics  
1) Input voltage: +3.0 ~ 6.0 VDC  
+6 ~ 30VDC with accessory A-6014.  
2) Backup power: 3V Rechargeable Lithium cell battery, up to 230 hours (9.5 days) discharge.  
1.3.4 Performance  
1) Acquisition: 20 channel parallel  
2) Tracking: up to 12 satellites.  
3) Update rate: 1 second.  
4) Acquisition time  
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., averaged  
Snap Start  
3 sec, averaged  
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Hot start  
Warm start  
Cold start  
6 sec, averaged  
38 sec., averaged  
42 sec., averaged  
4) Position accuracy:  
A) Non DGPS (Differential GPS)  
Position  
Velocity  
Time  
<10 M at 2D RMS  
0.1 meters/second, with SA off  
1
microsecond synchronized GPS time  
B) DGPS (Differential GPS) or WAAS / EGNOS ON (Built by demand)  
Position  
Velocity  
1 ~ 5 meter, typical  
0.05 meters/second, typical  
5) Dynamic Conditions:  
Altitude  
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max  
Velocity  
Acceleration  
Jerk  
515  
4 G,  
20  
meters / second (1000 knots) max  
max  
meters/second, max  
1.3.5 Interfaces  
1) Dual channel RS-232 or TTL compatible level, with user selectable baud rate (4800, 9600-Default, 19200,  
38400).  
2) NMEA 0183 Version 2.2 ASCII output (GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMC, GPVTG).  
3) Real-time Differential Correction input (RTCM SC-104 message types 1, 5 and 9).  
4) SiRF protocol.  
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2. Operational characteristics  
2.1 Initialization  
As soon as the initial self-test is complete, the GPS-6017 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.  
The GPS-6017 utilizes initial data, such as last stored position, date, time and satellite orbital data, to  
achieve maximum acquisition performance. If significant inaccuracy exists in the initial data, or the orbital data  
is obsolete, it may take more time to achieve a navigation solution. The GPS-6017 Auto-locate feature is  
capable of automatically determining a navigation solution without intervention from the host system. However,  
acquisition performance can be improved when the host system initializes the GPS-6017 in the following  
situation:  
1) Moving further than 1,500 kilometers.  
2) Failure of data storage due to the inactive internal memory battery.  
2.2 Navigation  
After the acquisition process is complete, the GPS-6017 sends valid navigation information over output  
channels. These data include:  
1) Latitude/longitude/altitude  
2) Velocity  
3) Date/time  
4) Error estimates  
5) Satellite and receiver status  
The GPS-6017 sets the default of auto-searching for real-time differential corrections in RTCM SC-104  
standard format, with the message types 1, 5, or 9. It accomplishes the satellite data to generate a differential  
(DGPS) solution. The host system, at its option, may also command the GPS-6017 to output a position  
whenever a differential solution is available.  
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3. Hardware interface  
3.1 Dimension  
Size: 62.0(W) x 46.1(D) x 18.0(H) (mm)  
2.44"(W) x 1.81"(D) x 0.71"(H).  
3.2 Hardware  
The GPS-6017 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. The  
one-piece cigarette adapter allows you to connect GPS-6017 to your PDAs. Optional color, input voltage and  
output connector are listed and described below:  
3.3 Connector  
Standard cable: 2 meters with female PS-2 connector.  
The GPS-6017 is also equipped with optional customized connectors.  
3.3.1 Function definition of standard female PS-2 composite connector  
Pin  
Signal  
Signal  
Signal  
(Standard)  
(DGPS)  
(1PPC)  
1
Tx  
Tx  
Tx  
(RS-232)  
(RS-232)  
(RS-232)  
2
3
+(3~6) VDC +(3~6) VDC +(3~6) VDC  
Tx  
NC  
NC  
(TTL)  
4
5
6
Ground  
Rx (TTL)  
Rx  
Ground  
DGPS IN  
Rx  
Ground  
1 PPS  
Rx  
(RS-232)  
(RS-232)  
(RS-232)  
3.4 Accessories  
For various applications, we provide different connectors.  
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3.4.1 A-6011 Mini Din Female and PS-2 male connector:  
Cable Length: To GPS-6017: 1 meter  
RS-232 to PS-2: 45 cm  
Note: PS-2 with long cable (1 meter) is for GPS  
PS-2 with short cable (45mm) is for power  
3.4.1.1 Mini Din Female connector function definition:  
Pin  
Signal Name  
1
N.C  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Tx  
Rx  
N.C  
Ground  
N.C  
N.C  
N.C  
DGPS in  
N.C = No connection  
3.4.1.2 PS-2 male connector function definition (to PC):  
Pin  
1
2
Signal Name  
+3 ~ +6V  
N.C  
3
N.C  
4
5
Ground  
N.C  
6
N.C  
N.C = No connection  
Remarks: A-6011-S is for COM+PS-2 converting to PS-2 female. If you have an old GPS receiver with  
standard COM + PS-2 male connector, you may choose an A-6011-S. Then you can use your old  
GPS receiver with PDA or USB version PC. PDAs with TTL output are not excluded.  
3.4.2 A-6011-E Mini Din Female w/Pin-9 power:  
Cable Length: 0.5 meter  
3.4.2.1 Mini Din Female connector function definition:  
Pin  
1
Signal Name  
N.C  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Tx  
Rx  
N.C  
Ground  
N.C  
N.C  
N.C  
+(3~6)VDC  
N.C = No connection  
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3.4.3 A-6031 USB Cable  
The function definition of the A Type USB connector is as follows:  
Pin  
1
Signal Name  
+5V  
2
D +  
3
D -  
4
Ground  
3.4.4 A-6014 High power connector  
Color  
Black  
Red  
Green  
White  
Orange  
Signal  
Ground  
+6~30 VDC  
Tx(RS-232)  
Rx(RS-232)  
DGPS IN  
VCC (Red)  
Tx (Green)  
Rx (White)  
DGPS (Orange)  
(Build on Demand)  
Ground (Black)  
3.4.5 A-6016 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 an A-6011 or an old standard COM + PS-2 GPS receiver. Input voltage: DC12V – 26V  
3.4.6 A-6017 Cigarette adapter and PDA connector:  
Part No.  
Application  
ASUA  
ACER S series  
BESTA I-WINNA  
Casio  
Dell Axim  
Eten  
GSL Xplore  
HP Jornada  
Siemens LOOX  
Part No.  
Application  
Lenovo  
Mitac Mio  
NEC  
Palm  
A-6017-A  
A-6017-AR  
A-6017-B  
A-6017-C  
A-6017-D  
A-6017-E  
A-6012-G  
A-6017-H  
A-6017-L  
A-6017-LS  
A-6017-M  
A-6017-N  
A-6017-P  
A-6017-Q  
A-6017-S  
A-6017-SM  
A-6017-T  
A-6017-X  
I-Paq  
Sony Series  
Siemens SX-45  
Toshiba Series  
O2-XDA / T-Mobile – MDA  
Please find details in page 16  
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4. USB Driver  
4.1 System Requirements  
IBM, Pentium or above and other compatible PC; 16 MB and above memory; Windows 98/Me/2000; VGA  
Graphic Adapter.  
4.2 Installation  
4.2.1 Virtual COM Port Driver Installation Windows XP  
Follow these steps to install the Windows XP VCOM driver:  
1. Connect the USB cable between the host computer and the cable target device.  
2. Windows will open a “Found New Hardware Wizard” window.  
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and press Next.  
4. Select "Include this location in the search".  
5. Press Browse to locate the "C:\Rikaline\WIN" directory. Once this directory is selected press OK.  
6. Verify that the correct path and filename are shown and press Next.  
7. Press Finish to finish installing the "CP210x USB Composite Device".  
8. Windows will open a second “Found New Hardware Wizard” window.  
9. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and press Next.  
10. Select "Include this location in the search".  
11. Press Browse to locate the "C:\Rikaline\USB_Cable\WIN" directory. Once this directory is selected press  
OK.  
12. Verify that the correct path and filename are shown and press Next.  
13. Press Finish to finish installing the "CP210x USB to UART Bridge Controller".  
4.2.2 Virtual COM Port Driver Installation Windows 98 SE  
Follow these steps to install the Windows 98 VCOM driver:  
1. Connect the USB cable between the host computer and the cable target device.  
2. Windows will open a “Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Press Next to continue.  
3. Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)" and press Next.  
4. Select "Specify a location".  
5. Press Browse to locate the "C:\Rikaline\USB_Cable\WIN" directory. Once this directory is selected press  
Next.  
6. Verify that the correct path and filename are shown and press Next.  
7. Press Finish to finish installing the "CP210x USB Composite Device".  
8. Windows will open a second “Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Press Next to continue.  
9. Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)" and press Next.  
10. Select "Specify a location".  
11. Press Browse to locate the "C:\Rikaline\USB_Cable\WIN" directory. Once this directory is selected press  
Next.  
12. Verify that the correct path and filename are shown and press Next.  
13. Press Finish to finish installing the "CP210x USB to UART Bridge Controller".  
4.2.3 Virtual COM Port Driver Installation Macintosh  
To install the Macintosh OS-X virtual COM port driver, extract the cardinal-osx-V1_00c-release.zip file located  
in the MACX directory created in "C:\Rikaline\USB_Cable" Next, run the extracted file SLAB_USBtoUART  
Installer. To uninstall the driver, run the extracted file SLAB_USBtoUART Uninstaller.  
Macintosh OS-9 virtual COM port drivers are currently available by request only.  
4.2.4 Virtual COM Port Driver Installation Linux 2.40  
The Linux virtual COM port driver included with the CP2102EK evaluation kit support Linux versions 2.40 and  
later.  
To install the driver, extract the cardinal-redhat9-V0_81a.tar file located in the LINUX directory created in  
"C:\Rikaline\USB_Cable" Next, run the extracted file load_mcci_usb. To uninstall the driver, run the extracted  
file  
unload_mcci_usb.  
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5. Warranty  
The GPS-6017 is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for one year from the date of  
purchase. Any failure of this product within this period under normal conditions will be replaced at no charge to  
the customers.  
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Appendix A  
Software Interface  
The GPS-6017 interface protocol is based on the National Marine Electronics Association's NMEA 0183  
ASC interface 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).  
A.1 NMEA Transmitted Messages  
The GPS-6017 supported by SiRF Technology Inc. also outputs data in NMEA-0183 format as defined by  
the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), Standard.  
The default communication parameters for NMEA output are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, stop bit, and no parity.  
Table A-1 NMEA-0183 Output Messages  
NMEA Sentence  
GPGGA  
Description  
Global positioning system fixed data  
Geographic position latitude \ longitude  
GNSS DOP and active satellites  
GPGLL  
GPGSA  
GPGSV  
GNSS satellites in view.  
GPRMC  
GPVTG  
Recommended minimum specific GNSS data  
Course over ground and ground speed  
A.1.1 Global Positioning System Fix Data (GGA)  
Table A-2 contains the values for the following example:  
$GPGGA,161229.487,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,1,07,1.0,9.0,M, , , ,0000*18  
Table A-2 GGA Data Format  
Name  
Message ID  
Example  
$GPGGA  
Units  
Description  
GGA protocol header  
UTC Time  
161229.487  
Hhmmss.sss  
Latitude  
3723.2475  
ddmm.mmmm  
N/S Indicator  
Longitude  
N
N=north or S=south  
dddmm.mmmm  
12158.3416  
E/W Indicator  
Position Fix Indicator  
Satellites Used  
HDOP  
MSL Altitude  
Units  
Geoid Separation  
Units  
Age of Diff. Corr.  
Diff. Ref. Station ID  
Checksum  
W
1
07  
1.0  
9.0  
M
E=east or W=west  
See Table 5-3  
Range 0 to 12  
Horizontal Dilution of Precision  
Meters  
Meters  
Meters  
Meters  
second  
M
Null fields when DGPS is not used  
End of message termination  
Description  
0000  
*18  
<CR> <LF>  
Table A-3 Position Fix Indicator  
Value  
0
1
2
3
0 Fix not available or invalid  
GPS SPS Mode, fix valid  
Differential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid  
GPS PPS Mode, fix valid  
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A.1.2 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  
Message ID  
Latitude  
N/S Indicator  
Longitude  
E/W Indicator  
UTC Position  
Status  
Example  
$GPGLL  
3723.2475  
N
12158.3416  
W
Units  
Description  
GLL protocol header  
ddmm.mmmm  
N=north or S=south  
dddmm.mmmm  
E=east or W=west  
hhmmss.sss  
161229.487  
A
A=data valid or V=data not valid  
Checksum  
<CR> <LF>  
*2C  
End of message termination  
A.1.3 GNSS DOP and Active Satellites (GSA)  
Table A-5 contains the values for the following example:  
$GPGSA,A,3,07,02,26,27,09,04,15, , , , , ,1.8,1.0,1.5*33  
Table A-5 GSA Data Format  
Name  
Message ID  
Mode 1  
Example  
$GPGSA  
Units  
Description  
GSA protocol header  
A
3
See Table 5-6  
See Table 5-7  
Mode 2  
Satellite Used (1)  
Satellite Used (1)  
……  
07  
02  
Sv on Channel 1  
Sv on Channel 2  
….  
Satellite Used  
PDOP  
HDOP  
VDOP  
Checksum  
<CR> <LF>  
Sv on Channel 12  
Position Dilution of Precision  
Horizontal Dilution of Precision  
Vertical Dilution of Precision  
1.8  
1.0  
1.5  
*33  
End of message termination  
(1) Satellite used in solution.  
Table A-6 Mode 1  
Value  
Description  
M
A
Manual—forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode  
2D Automatic—allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D  
Table A-7 Mode 2  
Value  
Description  
1
2
3
Fix Not Available  
2D  
3D  
A.1.4 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  
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Table A-8 GSV Data Format  
Name Example  
Message ID  
Units  
Description  
GSV protocol header  
Range 1 to 3  
$GPGSV  
2
Number of Messages  
Message Number  
Satellites in View  
Satellite ID  
Elevation  
1
07  
07  
79  
Range 1 to 3  
Range 1 to 12  
Channel 1 (Range 1 to 32)  
degrees Channel 1 (Maximum 90)  
Azimuth  
SNR (C/No)  
....  
048  
42  
....  
degrees Channel 1 (True, Range 0 to 359)  
dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking  
Satellite ID  
Elevation  
27  
27  
Channel 4 (Range 1 to 32)  
degrees Channel 4 (Maximum 90)  
Azimuth  
138  
42  
*71  
degrees Channel 4 (True, Range 0 to 359)  
dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking  
SNR (C/No)  
Checksum  
<CR> <LF>  
End of message termination  
NOTE: Items <4>,<5>,<6> and <7> repeat for each satellite in view to a maximum of four (4) satellites per  
sentence. Additional satellites in view information must be sent in subsequent sentences. These fields will be  
null if unused.  
A.1.5 Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data (RMC)  
Table A-9 contains the values for the following example:  
$GPRMC,161229.487,A,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,0.13,309.62,120598, ,*10  
Table A-9 RMC Data Format  
Name  
Message ID  
UTC Time  
Example  
$GPRMC  
161229.487  
A
3723.2475  
N
12158.3416  
W
0.13  
309.62  
120598  
Units  
Description  
RMC protocol header  
hhmmss.sss  
Status  
Latitude  
A=data valid or V=data not valid  
ddmm.mmmm  
N=north or S=south  
dddmm.mmmm  
N/S Indicator  
Longitude  
E/W Indicator  
Speed Over Ground  
Course Over Ground  
Date  
E=east or W=west  
Knots  
Degrees True  
ddmmyy  
Degrees E=east or W=west  
Magnetic Variation (1)  
Checksum  
*10  
<CR> <LF>  
End of message termination  
(1) SiRF Technology Inc. does not support magnetic declination. All “course over ground” data are  
geodetic WGS84 directions.  
A.1.6 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  
Message ID  
Course  
Reference  
Course  
Example  
$GPVTG  
309.62  
T
Units  
Description  
VTG protocol header  
Degrees Measured heading  
True  
Degrees Measured heading  
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Speed  
Units  
Speed  
M
0.13  
N
0.2  
K
Magnetic (1)  
Knots  
Km/hr  
Measured horizontal speed  
Knots  
Measured horizontal speed  
Kilometers per hour  
Units  
Checksum  
<CR> <LF>  
*6E  
End of message termination  
(1) SiRF Technology Inc. does not support magnetic declination. All “course over ground” data are  
geodetic WGS84 directions.  
A.2 RTCM Received Data  
The default communication parameters for DGPS Input are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, stop bit, and no parity.  
Position accuracy of less than 5 meters can be achieved with the GPS-6017 by using Differential GPS (DGPS)  
real-time pseudo-range correction data in RTCM SC-104 format, with message types 1, 5, or 9. As using  
DGPS receiver with different communication parameters, GPS-6017 may decode the data correctly to generate  
accurate messages and save them in battery-back SRAM for later computing.  
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Appendix B Earth Datums & Output Setting  
B.1 Earth Datums  
The GPS-6017 is built in earth datum with WGS84.  
B.2 Setting  
B.2.1 Manufacturing Default  
Datum: WGS84.  
Baud Rate: 9600.  
Output: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG.  
WAAS/EGNOS: OFF (Optional ON is for the area covered by WAAS/EGNOS)  
B.2.2 Baud Rate and Output Sentences Setting  
B.2.2.1 By SiRFdemo Program  
1// Connect your GPS-6017 to PC (either COM or USB)  
2// Execute SiRFdemo.exe (Program is in the CD)  
3// When “Data Source Setup” shows, select the port (COM 1, 2 or 3….) you used, click “OK”.  
4// Click “Action”, select “Open Data Source”, Then you will see lots of sentences shows. All the sentences  
start with $GPxxxx. This is NMEA protocol. If you do not see these sentences, please click “View”,  
“Select Message”, then click “Development”. The message will appear. If it still shows nothing, then  
continue below steps.  
5// There is a screen “Selection of Target Receiver Software” might appear, please select “SiRFstar II”.  
6// Click “Action”, Select “Switch to SiRF Protocol”. Then you will see SiRF binary and the sentences start  
with #Time, shows every 4 lines and you can not see the sentences start with $GP. These sentences  
are for setting or viewing the GPS receiver’s performance. If your software is using standard NMEA  
protocol, please do the following:  
7// Click “Action”, Select “Switch to NMEA Protocol”. You will see GGA, GSV, GSA and RMC in black and  
the Baud Rate is 4800. These are the default we put inside the receiver. Please click “OK”. Then you  
can use it as a standard GPS receiver. If your software uses different sentence, please choose the  
sentences you need.  
After above actions, the new setting will be kept in SRAM. If no power supplied to GPS-6017 for more than  
than 10 days, user must re-set again when power on.  
B.2.2.2 By other SiRF based demo program  
There are a few companies or private website providing some very good demo software.  
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Appendix C Ordering Information  
C.1 Product Options  
C.1.1 OutPut Level (or Data)  
GPS-6017: RS-232 & TTL (Standard) With 2-meter Cable and PS-2 Female Connector.  
C.1.2 Color Option  
BK Black (Standard)  
Other Color: by demand  
C.2 Accessories  
C.2.1 Cables  
A-6011  
Com Port connector (For use with standard RS-232 port)  
A-6011-S Standard COM+PS-2 converting to PS-2 connector (Enable standard old GPS receiver to use  
with PDA or PC)  
A-6011-E Mini Din connector with pin 9 POWER  
A-6012  
A-6014  
A-6015  
A-6016  
A-6031  
A-6017  
PDA connector with Cigarette Adapter (850mA)  
High power adapter, 6-30VDC  
Magnetic pad (for GPS-6017 only)  
Cigarette adapter, must be used with A-6011 or standard COM + PS-2 GPS.  
USB connector (Use with standard GPS-6017)  
PDA connector with Cigarette Adapter (2A)  
Seq.  
1
2
3
4
Part No.  
A-6017-A  
A-6017-A1  
A-6017-AR  
A-6017-AR2  
A-6017-B  
Appl. Model  
ASUS A-600  
ASUS A-620  
ACER S60 / N20 series  
ACER N30  
5
BESTA I-WINNA  
6
7
8
9
A-6017-C  
A-6017-C1  
A-6017-C2  
A-6017-D  
A-6017-D1  
A-6017-E  
A-6012-G  
A-6012-G1  
A-6017-H  
A-6017-HS  
A-6017-HS1  
A-6017-HS2  
A-6017-L  
A-6017-LS  
A-6017-M  
A-6017-N  
A-6017-P  
A-6017-P1  
A-6012-P3  
A-6017-Q  
A-6017-Q1  
A-6017-S  
Casio E-115  
Casio E-125  
Casio E-200  
Dell Axim X-5  
Dell Axim X-3  
Eten P603  
GSL Xplore G18  
GSL Xplore G88  
HP Jornada 52xx / 54xx / 56xx  
HandSpring Treo  
HandSpring Visor\Prism  
HandSpring Edge  
Siemens LOOX  
Lenovo SP-230  
Mitac Mio 528 / 338 / Yakumo Alpha+Delta  
NEC 300E  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
Palm Vx  
Palm / IBM WorkPad 500/505/  
Palm Zire 71/72, Tungsten T\T2\T3  
I-Paq 36xx / 37xx  
I-Paq 38xx / 39xx / 54xx  
Sony N-7xx / S-xx  
Sony T-6xx / NR-xx / SL-xx / SJ-xx  
Siemens SX-45  
A-6017-S1  
A-6017-SM  
A-6017-T1  
Toshiba E-570  
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32  
Part No.  
A-6017-T2  
A-6017-X  
Appl. Model  
Toshiba E-330/740  
O 2 – XDA / T-Mobiles – MDA  
MDA II  
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A-6017-X1  
Remarks: All A-6017 series Cigarette Adapters are up to 2A and with certificate of  
CE, FCC and e mark no. 021433.  
All A-6012 series Cigarette Adapters are up to 850mA with certificate of  
CE, FCC and e mark too.  
C.2.2 PDA Holders  
1
A-2002-B PDA Holder, Suction Cup, 150mm, Short Arm, Magnetic Pad  
A-2002-BL PDA Holder, Suction Cup, 320mm, Long Arm, Magnetic Pad  
A-2011 Talk Holder, w/main unit, suction cup, cig. power & 4.0mmGPS power cable  
A-2501-xx PDA connector and earphone cable, xx means different PDA  
A-2011 PDA holder  
2
3
4
5
C.3 Products Combination  
C.3.1 Standard package  
GPS-6017 (GPS Receiver) + Documents CD + Warranty Card + quick installation reference.  
C.3.2 Other Combination for GPS Application  
C.3.2.1 Navigation  
GPS-6017 + A-6011 Laptop PC Navigation (COM version)  
GPS-6017 + A-6012 PDA Navigation (850mA power)  
GPS-6017 + A-6031 Laptop PC Navigation (USB version)  
GPS-6017 + A-6017 PDA Navigation (2A power)  
C.3.2.2 Other Popular GPS Application  
GPS-6017 + GPS system for Tracking, Security, Fleet Management  
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