ND-105X GPS Dongle User’s Guide V1.0 ND-105X Series ND-105 (GPS Dongle Customization) ND-105C (GPS Dongle) ND-105G (GPS+GLONASS Dongle) ND-105B (GPS+BDS Dongle) GlobalSat WorldCom Corporation 16F., No.186, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist.
DOCUMENT REVISIONS REV V1.0 DATE 2014/5/7 DESCRIPTION Initial Version APPROVED Mason GlobalSat WorldCom Corporation 16F., No.186, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist.
Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 4 WELCOME ......................................................................................................................... 4 1. GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS -ND-105X GPS Dongle -Micro USB to A Type USB Cable -Driver CD-ROM with User’s Guide and GPS test utility for WIN and Mac O/S* WIN Users please refer to the root directory on the included CD-ROM for installation instructions and drivers. NOTE: You can also download WIN driver and Installation Guides at: www.globalsat.com.tw Please search “Prolific PL2303 USB-UART” app for smart phone and tablet PC.
1.GETTING STARTED These are only a few simple steps that you need to follow before using your ND-105X Dongle: 1. When you use the ND-105X Dongle, you need to install the USB driver onto your device from the included CD-ROM or download the files from our web-site www.globalsat.com.tw, if you use the Dongle on smart phone, you need to install “Prolific PL2303 USB-UART” APP. 2.Plug-in the Dongle into your laptop, computer, tablet pc or smart phone.
3.COM PORT VERIFICATION 1. Once your USB Driver has been installed, you will need to confirm which COM Port your PC has assigned to it in order to properly configure any software that will be utilizing the GPS data being received. 2. Your GPS Dongle MUST be plugged into your USB port at this time. (Micro USB to USB Cable) 3. Using Window’s Control Panel, select System > Hardware > Device Manager 4. Then look under the heading of: PORTS (Com & LPT) 5.
4.INITIALIZING YOUR GPS DONGLE Before using your GPS Dongle for navigation (especially for the first time), the receiver must obtain a local GPS fix (coordinates) of the current position. To do this, take your laptop (with your USB driver and the mapping software loaded and configured) to an open area that has a clear view to the sky (such as a park or empty field). Start your software (or the included GPS Info utility program) and wait for initialization of the GPS to complete.
5. If there is no GPS data displayed (or data with multiple zeros in them), please exit the software and run it again.2 The above screen shows the available satellites (numbers) and their signal strength. NOTE: Configuration (or selection) of an assigned COM port for the GPS device from within your mapping or charting software must be completed whenever using a software for the first time. GlobalSat WorldCom Corporation 16F., No.186, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist.
6.UNINSTALL THE USB DRIVER Run the file the PL-2303 Driver Installer.exe to uninstall the USB GPS driver. 7. Install APP for Smartphone and Tablet PC 1. First, make sure your smart phone supports USB OTG feature. 2. Click “Google Play Store” on your smart phone or tablet PC. 3. Search “PL2303” GlobalSat WorldCom Corporation 16F., No.186, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist.
4. Install “Prolific PL2303 USB-UART” APP 5. Executive “Serial Terminal for PL2303HXD” APP GlobalSat WorldCom Corporation 16F., No.186, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist.
6. Setting Baud rate 4800. 6. Plug in GPS Dongle to Micro USB port on the smart phone, NMEA message will automatically show in the screen. GlobalSat WorldCom Corporation 16F., No.186, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist.
8.SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES Please read this section carefully before using the GPS Dongle Globalsat WorldCom Corporation / USGlobalsat, Inc. will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure to observe common sense precautions.
9.SPECIFICATIONS ND-105X GPS Dongle GPS Electrical Characteristics(Receiver) GPS Chipset High performance GPS Chip set Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHZ (ND-105/ND-105C GPS only) L1, 1575.42 MHZ + 1608MHz (ND-105G GPS+GLONASS) L1, 1575.42 MHZ + 1561MHz (ND-105B GPS+BDS) C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate Support 22 tracking/66 acquisition-channel GPS receiver. Channels (ND-105/ND-105C) Support 33 tracking/99 acquisition-channel GPS receiver.
10. ND-105X GPS Dongle Pin Description Micro USB PIN Number 1 Name Vin 2,3 USB IF 4 ID 5 GND Indicator Color LED RED Type P P Description Main power supply to the GPS Dongle. USB IF to transmits channel for outputting navigation and measurement data to user’s navigation software or user written software. ND-105X is slave device, ID connect to Ground. Ground.
