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TN-202 User’s Guide v1.2
Compact Flash GPS Receiver
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Table of Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................3
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................3
WELCOME.........................................................................................................................3
SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES......................................................................................4
1. GETTING STARTED WITH TRIPNAV........................................................................5
2. INSTALLING THE TRIPNAV TN-202 GPS RECEIVER.............................................5
2.1 External Antenna Connector..............................................................................7
2.2 LED Fix Indicator ................................................................................................8
3. TESTING YOUR GPS USING YOUR PDA ................................................................9
4. TESTING YOUR GPS WITH YOUR LAPTOP AND THE PCMCIA ADAPTOR .....10
5. INITIALIZING YOUR GPS..........................................................................................11
6. USING TRIPNAV........................................................................................................11
7. FAQ’s...........................................................................................................................11
8. CONTACT INFORMATION.........................................................................................13
9. LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................................................14
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR TN-202 GPS RECEIVER..........................15
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Quick-Start User’s Guide
• TripNav TN-202 Compact Flash GPS Receiver
• CD-ROM which contains:
User’s Manual, PCMCIA Driver (for use with laptop PC)
“GPSinfo.exe” (test software)
• PCMCIA to Compact Flash adapter
• External GPS Antenna
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The TripNav TN-202 GPS requires a PDA using the Windows Pocket PC operating system or if being
used on a laptop PC, running Windows 98/2000/XP. In addition, a 3rd party mapping software will also
be required for conducting routing and navigation with the software of your choice. Your software will of
course have its own system requirements, so please check with software vendor for the requirement
details.
*CD-ROM is required to view the User’s Guide, install the PCMCIA driver and load the included GPS test software.
An alternative to using the CD-ROM, you can download these files directly from our web-site at
http://www.rayming.com/support/download.
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing TripNav TN-202 Compact Flash GPS Receiver! TripNav allows real-time
street navigation by using your PDA/laptop for graphical plotting and positioning of your route. Simply
insert the TN-202 into your PDA, or load the TN-202’s PCMCIA driver into your laptop (if not equipped
with a Compact Flash slot).
You’ll find that almost any NMEA compliant street mapping software is compatible with the TripNav
TN-202 GPS receiver.Visit our web-site for recommended mapping programs that you can use.
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SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES
Please read this section carefully before using TripNav
Rayming Corporation will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from
failure to observe common sense precautions. Your personal judgement, traffic regulations,
and common sense must always take precedence over any directions produced by TripNav or
the mapping software
WARNING: Make sure that the GPS receiver is secure and does not interfere with driving
visibility and safety.
It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to securely place the GPS unit and antenna so that they
will not interfere with driving and prevent operations of any safety device (such as the Airbag) in your
vehicle. Do not mount the devices in a place where the driver or passengers may receive injury during
vehicle operation or collision. For your safety, take care to route all cables away from shifters, pedals,
accessory controls and mechanisms.
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.
It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to keep your eyes on the road and be an alert driver at all
times, especially when the vehicle is moving. The vehicle’s operator should not be distracted by the
navigation equipment or software. Should there be a distraction with the ability to drive responsibly,
please turn off the device. Should you want to look at the display for a prolonged time, park the car
safely, while following all traffic regulations before looking at the display.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture. Do not remove covers or open housings, there are no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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1. GETTING STARTED WITH TRIPNAV
These are only a few simple steps that you need to follow before using your TripNav PDA GPS
receiver:
• Install the TN-202 into the Compact Flash port of your PDA.
• Install your own personal street mapping software (configuration settings within your software may
require you to select the Compact Flash port as the source of the GPS data).
• Your PDA should have a fully charged battery when using the TN-202, in addition to using an 12V
PDA charging cable (optional) while in a vehicle to keep the battery voltage constant.
2. INSTALLING THE TRIPNAV TN-202 GPS RECEIVER
The TN-202 GPS supports plug and play.
For PDA Use:
• Plug in TN-202 GPS into a PDA equipped with a Compact Flash interface slot.
• Running suitable mapping/navigation software, select the correct COM port & baud rate:
4800,N,8,1. (Usually the COM port is COM2, but will depend on the actual PDA model).
• User’s can utilize the included test program to detect the COM port that the TN-202 is using.
Image 1: TN202 installed in PDA
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For Notebook PC:
• Plug in TN-202 into the PCMCIA card slot of notebook PC using the included Compact Flash-to-
PCMCIA adapter.
• Install the “Compact Flash to PCMCIA” driver for WIN98, 2000, XP
• Running a suitable mapping/navigation software, select the correct COM port assigned by the
notebook port and be sure the baud rate is configured properly at: 4800,N,8,1.
NOTE: When using the PCMCIA adapter, please take care to insert the TN-202 GPS receiver into the
adapter with the GPS image label on the TN-202 facing upward, as well as the product ID label on
the PCMCIA adapter facing upward.
Image 5: Inserting the PCMCIA and TN-202 with label sides face up.
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2.1 External Antenna Connector
Image 3: Optional external antenna port
The TN-202 Compact Flash GPS includes an external port for connecting an active external GPS
antenna for maximum reception of GPS signals. Although the TN-202 has a built-in GPS antenna and
should perform well as is, you may encounter situations where an external antenna would produce
much more favorable results such as when driving downtown among tall buildings, or when the
placement of the PDA unit within the vehicle has a limited or obstructed view to the sky. These types of
situations may warrant the use of an external antenna.
Plug the external antenna with MMCX connector to the plug on TN-202. Place the magnetic external
antenna on the roof of the car (magnet side facedown).
CAUTION:
You must grasp and hold at the antenna connector NOT and put strain on the cable, while you are
connecting or disconnecting the external antenna, as excessive stress to the cable may cause damage
not covered by your limited product warranty.
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2.2 LED Fix Indicator
Image 4: LED Indicator
On the left-side of the TN-202 is a small LED, which indicates when the device is initializing a GPS fix
and when enough satellites have been received to produce a GPS fix either in 2D or 3D. From your
GPS software you should be able to see the signal status of whether you are receiving either 2-D
(Latitude and Longitude) or a 3D (Latitude, Longitude and Altitude) fix. If you are not getting the desired
results for GPS signal strength, or adequate satellite coverage using the built-in GPS antenna, you may
want to consider using the included external GPS antenna.
LED OFF GPS Receiver has no power
LED ON Searching for GPS signals (NO FIX)
LED FLASHING GPS Position obtained (FIX)
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3. TESTING YOUR GPS USING YOUR PDA
The included “GPS Information” test program only supports the Microsoft Windows CE & Pocket PC based PDA
platforms. From you laptop or local PC, run the “GPSinfo.exe” to execute the installation procedure of GPS test
program. You will then transfer the program to your PDA using your personal sync program such as ActiveSync
from Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/activesync35.asp).
1. Insert the TN-202 into your PDA.
2. Run the GPS test program from “Start →Program files” of the PDA. You can then see the results for detecting
the COM port that the TN-202 is using and to check the GPS output data.
DESCRIPTION OF “GPS INFORMATION” TEST PROGRAM:
1. User must select COM port (CF_CARD-GENERIC)
2. Baud Rate (4800)
3. Click on the [Start GPS] button to start receiving GPS data.
Image 6: GPS data & COM port set-up screen
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Image7: GPS satellite info screen
4. TESTING YOUR GPS WITH YOUR LAPTOP AND THE PCMCIA
ADAPTOR
Users can use the Hyper Terminal program of Windows to verify that the GPS is actually configured
properly and working.
NOTE: Windows Hyper Terminal for Window 98 can not select COM ports above COM5, If your GPS
is assigned a COM port higher than 5, you will need to test it directly with your map software.
1. Run the “Hypertrm.exe” from “Program →Accessories →Communications →Hyper Terminal”.
2. Select the proper COM port for your GPS device.
3. Set COM port to :
Baud rate: 4800
Data bit: 8
Parity: None
Stop bit: 1
Flow control: None
Assuming that no mistakes have been made in the configuration process there should be data being
displayed in the window, which is confirmation that the communication between the GPS device and
the “Hyper Terminal” software is working properly.
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