DeLorme GPS2058 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Rev. 1.3 Page 4 of 8 4/25/2008
http://www.delorme.com/gpsmodules
Description of Contents
GPS2058EVK evaluation board with module
The development board with GPS module is housed in a plastic case. You can open the lid to access the
module and internal connectors, batteries, and switches. The following resources are available on the unit:
Dual RS232 level serial data I/O ports
USB port
Backup battery power source for standby mode demonstration
Regulated DC power supply to the GPS2058
GPS and Power Status indicator LEDs on the front panel
User connectors
GPS antenna
The antenna is an active type with powered pre-amp, magnetic base, and RF cable (RG-316) already
terminated with the required SMA connector for the unit. The supplied active antenna is biased at +3.0 VDC,
though the GPS2058 is designed to work with a broad range of active antenna supply voltages – up to 5.0V.
USB cable
A USB cable is provided to interface between the development unit and your PC. This cable is terminated at
both ends with connectors to match the PC USB I/O and the type B connector on the evaluation kit.
120/240V power adapter
DC power for the development unit can be provided by the AC converter. The AC converter operates from a
nominal 120/240 VAC input and provides a 6 VDC at 500mA output.
12V DC power adapter
A car power adapter (12 V) suitable for use with a cigarette lighter socket is provided for road testing.
Minimum System Requirements
To Install the Street Atlas® USA software or the evaluation kit demo software the following system requirements
must be met:
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business with 512 MB RAM
Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1 and later) with 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 and higher) with 64 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
Laptop or PC Hardware:
Intel® Pentium 300 MHz or higher processor (600 MHZ recommended)
700MB of available hard-disk space required (only if Street Atlas USA® is installed)
DVD-ROM Drive
Minimum of one serial port (if your PC only has USB, a USB serial adapter can be used)
For additional details about the Street Atlas USA® software, refer to the program help.