di-GPS® Mini 3L series digital images GPS receiver Users Guide Ver 1.0 Please visit our website www.di-gps.com for the latest version of the user guide di-GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS, D200, D3, D3S, D3X, D300, D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or other countries. Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc.
Contents INTRODUCTION 3 WARNING / PRECAUTION FOR USE 4 PART NAMES 5 CONNECTOR CABLE 6 HOW TO MOUNT 7 CONNECT TO CAMERA 8 CONNECT TO PC 10 POWER MODE SWITCH 11 STATUS LED 11 INDOOR FIXED (“IF”) 12 SPECIFICATIONS 13 WARRANTY 14 di-GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS, D200, D3, D3S, D3X, D300, D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or other countries.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver. di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver (digital images GPS) is specially designed for a DSLR (Digital Single-lens reflex) camera. It provides real time position (latitude, longitude, elevation) and the precise time (UTM time) information to your DSLR camera. It records the locations to each digital image file so that you will never forget the exact location where you took the pictures.
Warning / Precaution for Use Keep out of reach of children. This device contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard. Consult a physician immediately if a child swallows any part of this device. Under no circumstances should you attempt to disassemble the product and repair it yourself. Doing so may result in electric shock or product malfunction. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, send the unit to Dawn Technology Limited for inspection.
Part Names of di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver A – Power Mode Switch B – Status LED C – Cable to DSLR camera D – Mini USB connector E – Flash Accessory Shoe Mount F – Camera Strap Mount di-GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS, D200, D3, D3S, D3X, D300, D300S and D700 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or other countries. Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U.S.
Connector Cable of di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver in three different models: 1. di-GPS Mini 3L with circular 10 pin connector for D2HS, D2X, D2XS, D200, D3, D3X, D3S, D300, D300S and D700 2. di-GPS Mini 3L-S90 with "L" shape rectangular 10pin connector for D90 3.
How to mount di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver to the camera di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver provides two mounting methods. It can be mounted on the flash accessory shoe or attached to the camera strap.
How to connect di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver to Camera Body Connect the DSLR camera and di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver as described below. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the cap from the 10 pin remote terminal on the camera body. 3. Connect di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver to the camera’s 10 pin remote terminal with 10 pin connector. Do not use any extension cord. For exact cable connector of different models, please refer to Page 6 – Connector Cable of di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver.
satellites, it will take a few seconds for reacquisition even at weak signal environment. Note di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver cannot be turned on when the camera are not connected. Please refer to user manual of your DSLR for more information on taking photographs with a GPS receiver. Be sure to turn off your camera before disconnecting di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver. Do not connect or disconnect di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver while the camera is on.
How to connect di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver to PC di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver can be connected to any PC with a USB port. USB cable is supplied for PC connection. di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver support Windows, Mac OSX. The Virtual COM Port Drivers for different OS can be downloaded at the di-GPS support page http://www.di-gps.com/di-GPS/support.htm. 1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver from the camera. Connect di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver with the USB cable.
Power Mode Switch Power Mode On AUTO DESCRIPTION di-GPS continuously to search/locked to the satellites. It sends current GPS location to the camera when locked to satellites. If no fix available, it sends the last GPS location in the data logger’s memory to the camera until the new fixed available. When metering system active: di-GPS turns on automatically and start to searching satellites. It immediately sends the last fixed in the data logger to camera.
LED on di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver only represents the status of diGPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver but not the reception of GPS data to the DSLR camera. GPS data are only recorded when GPS icon displayed on the top of LCD panel of DSLR camera. Please make sure that GPS icon is displayed before shooting. Indoor Fixed (“IF”) di-GPS Mini 3L series GPS receiver continuously reports the last fix when the GPS signal is lost or the unit is out of GPS coverage.
Specifications General Chipset SiRF Star III Low Power Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking Sensitivity -159 dBm Accuracy (Open Sky) Position 10 meters, 2D RMS 5 meters, 2D RMS, WAAS enabled Velocity 0.1 m/s Time 1us synchronized to GPS time Datum WGS-84 Acquisition Time (Open sky, stationary requirements) Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average Hot start 1 sec., average Warm start 38 sec., average Cold start 42 sec.
Warranty • • • • • • Dawn Technology Limited guarantees its product, which is determined to be defective or faulty materials and workmanship, for a period of one year after the date of purchase. During the one-year warranty, Dawn Technology will repair or replace the product free of charges. Please keep your original invoice as proof of purchase.
