AQ-300-U High Sensitivity GPS Receiver User’s Manual Guide AQ Max Technology Inc. 6F-2, No.90, Sec. 1, Chung-Hwa East Rd., Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. Web: www.AQmax.com Fax: +886-6-2380861 E-Mail: info@AQmax.
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………………………………………………………………...
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. Software (Navigation Software + Digital Map) 5. Others Check connector a. C3000 RS-232 Serial Port Connector b. C3001 USB Connector, please install USB driver first. c. When you connect your PDA to AQ-300, you need an optional cable.
AQ-300 Operating Manual 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 (70mA), cost effective and easy integration GPS system. 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.
AQ-300 Operating Manual Technology specifications Physical Dimension Single construction integrated antenna/ receiver. 59.8(W) x 47.6(D) x 21.4(H) (mm) 2.35"(W) x 1.87"(D) x 0.84"(H) (inch) 98g Size: Weight: Environmental Characteristics Operating temperature: Storage temperature: -40oC to +85oC (internal temperature). -55oC to +100oC. Electrical Characteristics Input voltage: Backup power: +4.75 ~ 5.5 VDC without accessories. +6 ~ 30VDC with accessory C3004.
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.
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) Weight: 98g Hardware Interface The AQ-300 includes an antenna in a unique style and 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 AQ-300 to your PDAs.
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: Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Signal Name N.C Tx Rx N.C Ground N.C N.C N.C DGPS in N.C = No connection PS2 composite connector function definition (to PC): Pin Signal Name 1 +5V 2 N.C 3 N.C 4 Ground 5 N.C 6 N.C N.
AQ-300 Operating Manual C3004 High power connector Color Black Red Green White Orange Signal Ground +6~30 VDC Tx Rx 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.
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 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 folder. 3.
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 products without charge for two year warranty period from the purchase date. 2. The warranty for accessories is six months. 3. Repairs or replacement will be made within warranty period at no charge to the customer either for parts or labor cost. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation. 4.
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). NMEA Transmitted Messages The AQ-300 supported by SiRF Technology Inc.
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 Message ID $GPGLL Latitude 3723.2475 N/S Indicator N Longitude 12158.3416 E/W Indicator W UTC Position 161229.487 Status A Checksum *2C Units Description GLL protocol header ddmm.mmmm N=north or S=south dddmm.mmmm E=east or W=west hhmmss.
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 Message ID $GPGSV Number of Messages 2 Message Number 1 Satellites in View 07 Satellite ID 07 Elevation 79 Azimuth 048 SNR (C/No) 42 .... ....
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 Message ID $GPVTG Course 309.62 Reference T Course Reference M Speed 0.13 Units N Speed 0.
AQ-300 Operating Manual Appendix B Ordering Information Accessories Cables Seq. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part No.
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: Baud Rate: Output: WGS84. 4800. GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG. Baud Rate and Output Sentences Setting By SiRF demo Program 1) Connect your AQ-300 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”.
