TN-200 User’s Guide v2.
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TN-200 Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................4 WELCOME.........................................................................................................................4 SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES......................................................................................4 1.
TN-200 PACKAGE CONTENTS - TripNav TN-200 GPS Receiver w/USB cable - Driver CD-ROM with User’s Guide* SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The TripNav GPS requires a Windows or Macintosh laptop computer, with a CD-ROM*, USB port, and NMEA compatible navigation software. The 3rd party mapping/navigation software may have its own system requirements, please check with software vendor for details. *CD-ROM is required for USB driver installation and access to the User’s Guide.
TN-200 WARNING: Drive safely and use common sense. It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to drive safely, observe all traffic rules and above all use your own personal judgment while driving. If you feel that a route suggested by the navigation software 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.
TN-200 Use this button to open this Users Guide document should you have a need to reference or print it in the future. To view this Users Guide, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Use this button to install the GPS utility to verify that your GPS receiver is functioning properly. Be sure to configure the program with the correct COM port assigned to your GPS receiver and you are outdoors with a good view and signal from the sky. This button will open a Users Guide in .
TN-200 IMPORTANT: 1. You must change the default baud rate setting of your mapping software to 4800 if this is not the default setting otherwise GPS data cannot be received. 2. Set COM port to : Baud rate: 4800 Data bit: 8 Parity: None Stop bit: 1 Flow control: None 3. UN-INSTALL THE USB DRIVER To uninstall the Prolific USB driver using either of these two methods: a. START Button > PROGRAMS > PL-2320 USB-SERIAL > UNINSTALLER. b.
TN-200 6. FAQ’s Will the TripNav work with other Street Mapping software? TripNav USB GPS provides standard NMEA data for mapping software to use and convert to coordinates and should work well with any NMEA compliant software on the market today. How accurate is the GPS? The TN-200 has WAAS enabled and can achieve accuracy of up to 5 meters 2-D under the proper conditions. What is ideal GPS environment? The GPS requires an open, clear view of the sky.
TN-200 Also verify if the COM port was entered in the mapping software correctly (see: Getting Started – Verify COM Port Assignment). Another possibility is that you may be in an area where there are no GPS signals available. The GPS receiver must have a view to the sky and will not work indoors, or in areas of dense foliage. Move to an open area and place the TripNav receiver in a location that will have a full exposure to the sky.
TN-200 In the event of a product defect during the first 30-days of the warranty period, return product and the sales receipt as proof of purchase date to place of original purchase. Defect discovered after 30-days from date of purchase, you must contact Rayming Corporation’s Technical support for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number for return to manufacturer. Rayming Corporation will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: a.
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