HOLUX Wireless GPS Receiver M-215 User’s Manual

Holux
GPS Receiver
M-215

User’s Guide
OCT 2007
Rev.A

Technology, Inc.
1F, No. 30, R&D Rd. II, HsinChu City 300, Science-based Industrial Park, Taiwan
TEL: 886-3-6687000 FAX: 886-3-6687111
Website: www.holux.com

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Table of Contents
1. Overview----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5

2. Packing List------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5

3. Main features---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

4. Specification----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

5. Product Overview-----------------------------------------------------------------------------8

6. Configuration-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------9

7. Physical Dimension--------------------------------------------------------------------------9

8. Output terminal and definition----------------------------------------------------------10

9. Optional accessory cable-----------------------------------------------------------------11

10. Driver Installation----------------------------------------------------------------------------13

10.1 System Requirement-----------------------------------------------------------------------13

10.2 Installation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14

11. Installation of Mini GPS Viewer program--------------------------------------------15

12. Execute the Mini GPS Viewer program-----------------------------------------------15

13. Warranty-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17

14. Troubleshooting------------------------------------------------------------------------------17

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement------------------------------18

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1. Overview
The HOLUX M-215 GPS Receiver provides a easy-to-use trip guiding tool. You are
able to enjoy a brand new experience in driving with GPS Receiver. It can support
USB or RS232 (PS2 connector) cable connection via, it’s more convenient and
flexible.

Enjoy the GPS life!

z Applications :
* Vehicle tracing & Location base services
* PDA/Notebook navigation
* Car navigation
* Marine navigation
* Distance measurement
* Sports and Recreation
* Fleet Management
* Vehicle Tracking

2. Packing List
Thank you for purchasing the M-215 GPS Receiver. Before you start, make sure
that the following items are included in your package. If any of these items are missing,
please contact your original local HOLUX dealer or distributor.

1. M-215 GPS receiver 1 Set

2. Suction Cup, 40mm 1 Set

3. Velcro, 18*123mm 1 Set

4. User guide and Driver CD 1 Pcs

5. M-215 Quick guide 1 Pcs

6. Warranty card 1 Pcs

Option accessory: refer to section 9.

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3. Main features
1. Built in MTK Low power consumption GPS chipset.
2. 32 parallel satellite-searching channels for fast acquisition and
reacquisition.
3. Superior sensitivity up to -159 dBm.
4. Built-in WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS Demodulator without any additional
hardware.
5. Low power consumption.
6. Support NMEA0183 V 3.01 data protocol.
7. 1 LED indicate to shows the GPS status of device.
8. For Car navigation, Marine navigation, Fleet management, AVL, Personal
navigation, Tracking System, and Mapping device application.
9. Water proof design for industry standard IPX7.
10. Support OS :Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista

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4. Specification
•Search up to 32 satellites

•Receiver : L1, 1575.42 MHz

•C/A code:1.023 MHz

•Update rate: 1 Hz.

•Antenna type : Built in patch antenna

•Minimum signal tracked : -159dBm

Specifications
•Dimension: 64.5 × 42 × 17.8 mm.

•Weight: < 84g.

•Waterproof: IPX7

•Operation temperature : -10 ℃ to + 60 ℃

•Store temperature : -20 ℃ to + 70 ℃

•Operation humidity : 5% to 95% no condensing

◆ Non DGPS (Differential GPS)：

•Position : 3.0 M CEP excluding SA
•Velocity: 0.1M / sec.
•Interval: 0.1 µs to Sync GPS
Positioning
◆ DGPS (EGNOS/WAAS/MSAS)：
•Position: < 2.2 M., Horizontal deviation 95% time
< 5 M., Vertical deviation 95 % time
*The above data is based on the specifications of the MTK GPS chip

•Time to reposition < 0.1 sec average

•Hot start 1 sec
Positioning
•Warm start 33 sec
Timing
•Cold start 36 sec
*The above data are based on specifications of the MTK GPS chip

◆Output terminal: USB (CMOS Level) or RS232

•NMEA protocol output : V 3.01

Baud rate : 4800 bps

Data bit : 8
Protocol and
Parity : N
Interface
Stop bit : 1

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•Output format :
Standard : GPGGA (1time/1 sec), GPGSA (1 time/5 sec.),

GPGSV (1time /5 sec.), GPRMC (1time /1 sec.),

GPVTG (1 time/1 sec).

Optional : GLL, or MTK NMEA Command.

•Altitude: Max 18,000 M (60,000 feet)

Physical •Velocity: Max 515 M./sec ( 1000 knots)
Specifications •Acceleration: Max 4G
•Vibration: 20 M/ second3, Max.

Led
GPS status
Function

5. Product Overview
M-215 Body description see below:

LED of GPS (Orange)

LED status :

COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION

Light on Acquiring Satellites
Orange
Blinking 1 time / 1 sec Position Fixed

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6. Configuration

Type Connector Type

U USB Connector

R RS232 (PS2 Female connector)

7. Physical Dimension
Type U : (Unit : mm)

Type R : (Unit : mm)

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8. Output terminal and definition

Type U :
Output terminal: USB connector
Pin definition:

Pin Signal Name

1 +5V
2 D+
3 D-
4 Ground

Type R :
Output terminal: RS232 (PS2 Female connector)
Pin definition:

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Pin Signal

1 Tx
2 +5VDC
3 N.C.
4 Ground
5 N.C.
6 Rx

9. Optional accessory cable

The M-215 includes an antenna in a unique style waterproof gadget. Simply
connect USB connector or PS-2 female connector to one of the accessories linking to
your notebook PC, PDA or other devices. The one-piece cigarette adapter allows you
to connect M-215 to your PDA. Optional accessory cables and output connector are
listed and described below:

Type Name Function description

1 CA-RS232 Convertible cable, Comport, 5VDC input.
2 CA-6V30V High power connector, 6-30VDC
3 A-20005 12V-26V Cigarette Adapter /Charger

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I. Type 1 CA-RS232: DB 9 pins Female and PS-2 male connector:

Cable Length to M-215: 1 meter
RS-232 to PS-2: 45 cm
— DB 9 pins Female connector function definition:

Pin Signal Name

1 N.C
2 Tx
3 Rx
4 N.C
5 Ground
6 N.C
7 N.C
8 N.C
9 DGPS in
N.C = No connection

— PS2 composite male connector function definition:

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Pin Signal Name

1 +5V
2 N.C
3 N.C
4 Ground
5 N.C
6 N.C
N.C = No connection

II. Type 2 CA-6V30V: High power connector

Color Signal
Black Ground
Red +6~30VDC
Green Tx

III. Type 3 Car Cigarette Adapter and PDA connector

The optional cigarette adapter is with 2-meter cable for using in a car or boat.
Input voltage: DC12V - 26V

10. Driver Installation

10.1 System Requirement

CPU: IBM, Pentium II or above, or other compatible PC.

Memory: above 32 MB
System: Windows 98/2000/XP/VISTA

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10.2 Installation
I. Starts the driver installer from driver CD.
II. Connect M-215 to computer. System will search new hardware and install
the driver automatically.
III. Install the USB driver “CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP.exe ” from the CD provided
in the package.
IV. Click <Start> menu, select → <Setting>, then enter→ <Controller>
V. After entering <Controller>, and select <System>.
VI. Select <Device Manager>.
VII. Find the < Connector (COM & LPT)> and check the Virtual COM Port,
which was created by the USB driver.

* Please note that the virtual COM port

number might be different on every
computer. Before using navigation software,
please confirm the COM Port numbers
created by your computer and provided by
your navigation software. Otherwise, the
navigating software won’t receive the
satellite signal, because of the un-match
COM Port setting.

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10. Installation of Mini GPS Viewer program

We provide the program “Mini GPS viewer.exe” for end users to watch the
satellite signal receiving status on laptop or PDA devices.
For Windows 2000/XP OS, you can execute “Mini GPS viewer_PC” directly.
For Microsoft Pocket PC, please copy “Mini GPS viewer_PPC” to the SD card or
device, and then execute “Mini GPS viewer_PPC”.

11. Execute the Mini GPS Viewer program

1. The following window is shown after executing Mini GPS Viewer_PPC,
(see Fig. 1). The Windows 2000/XP version is has a slightly different
display.

(Fig. 1)

2. Setup the Baud rate: 4800, then tap the “Scan” button to scan your COM

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Port. Select your COM Port respectively, and then tap the “Open GPS”
button. Check log screen below to verify that the satellite data is receiving
correctly.

(Fig. 2)

3. Select “GPS Status” panel to observe the GPS information status, see
Fig. 3.

(Fig. 3)

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4. In the “setup” panel you can see “Hot Start”、“Warm Start”、“Cold Start”,
which allow you to re-acquisition the Ephemeris and Almanac. Basically,
the satellites are always moving in the sky, if Ephemeris and Almanac
data in the GPS Logger can’t meet real satellites status or if the GPS
Logger has been powered off for over 0.5 hours but you are no longer in
the previous position, then it will take more time for the GPS Logger to
obtain a GPS position fix. We suggest that you click “Cold Start” or “Warm
start” to re-acquisition.

12. Warranty
The M-215 is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and functions for a
period of one year from the date of purchase. Any failure of this product within this
period, under normal operation conditions, will be repaired at no charge to the
customers.

13. Troubleshooting

Problems Possible Reasons Methods

No GPS’s CN Test under an open sky at a fixed location

value output Weak or no GPS signal at the and run the Mini GPS Viewer “Cold start”
but GPS timer place of M-215 function.
is counting

Connection interrupted or COM Check the connection again,

Cannot open
port is conflicted/occupied by other Check and close other programs that
the COM port
programs. might conflict with.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and Logger.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the Logger is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided

instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter
operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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