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Download the driver and GpsInfo utility from the Globalsat website support page.
Start your computer and boot into Windows. Run or double-click the driver installer program.
The wizard will guide you through installing the PL-2303 USB-to-Serial driver. Click Next.
The installer program will begin installing the necessary drivers for the device.
Complete the installation by clicking Finish. Unplug and replug the cable if needed for device detection.
Verify the COM port assigned to the GPS receiver in Device Manager to configure software.
Locate the Prolific USB-to-Serial COM Port listing in Device Manager to identify the assigned COM port number.
Download and use the 'GpsInfo' utility to test the USB GPS and confirm correct COM port settings.
Take the GPS receiver to an open area with a clear sky view for initialization and acquiring position data.
Zero coordinates indicate a port connection but no satellite data reception, possibly due to initialization or poor signal.
Connect the GPS receiver to your laptop after driver installation and configuration to start navigation.
Understand the LED indicators: OFF (off), ON (solid, searching), FLASHING (position fix).
Mount the GPS unit securely in the vehicle with a clear sky view, without obstructing visibility or safety.
Run GpsInfo.exe, set the correct COM port and Baud rate to test GPS data communication.
Details the functions and fields within the GpsInfo user interface for GPS data monitoring.
Displays the raw NMEA data stream, showing satellite information and signal quality.
Visual representation of satellite signals, showing numbers and sensitivity levels for different constellations.
Execute the PL-2303 Driver Installer.exe file to initiate the uninstall process for the USB GPS driver.
Check COM port, Baud rate, and application settings if GPS data is not being received.
Confirm compatibility with other NMEA-compliant street mapping software.
Details the GPS accuracy, including WAAS/EGNOS capabilities and typical error ranges.
Explains that the default Baud rate 4800 supports only GPS NMEA data.
Instructions to change the Baud rate to view NMEA data from all satellite systems using the GpsInfo utility.
Contact details for GlobalSat WorldCom Corporation (Taiwan) for general inquiries and pre-sales support.
Contact details for USGlobalSat, Inc. for pre-sales GPS product questions.
Refer to the GlobalSat website for technical support and driver data updates. Pre-registration is required.
User's judgment, traffic regulations, and common sense take precedence over GPS directions.
Secure the GPS unit and antenna to avoid interfering with driving visibility or safety devices like airbags.
Operators must drive safely, obey traffic rules, and use personal judgment, overriding software if unsafe.
Operators must remain alert and avoid distractions from navigation equipment. Park safely to view the display.
Do not expose the product to rain or moisture. Do not open housings; refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Product hardware is warranted for one year from purchase from an authorized dealer against defects.
GlobalSat/USGlobalSat disclaims other warranties, including merchantability or fitness for a particular use.
Limits liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from product use or inability to use.
Return defective products within 30 days, or contact support for RMA after 30 days.
Excludes damage from misuse, improper maintenance, unauthorized repairs, consumables, cosmetic damage, and shipping costs.
Bundled products not manufactured by GlobalSat hold separate manufacturer warranties.
Details electrical specifications including GPS chipset, frequency, sensitivity, accuracy, and WAAS support.
Information on hot start, warm start, cold start, and reacquisition times for the GPS receiver.
Defines GPS protocol details, supported NMEA output data, and GPS transfer rate.
Specifies limits for acceleration, altitude, velocity, and jerk during operation.
Operating and storage temperature ranges, and humidity limits for the GPS receiver.
Details power requirements (voltage, current) and physical dimensions including cable length.
Provides details on the Low Noise Amplifier, including gain, filtering, output VSWR, and voltage.
Details electrical specifications including GPS chipset, frequency, sensitivity, accuracy, and WAAS support.
Information on hot start, warm start, cold start, and reacquisition times for the GPS receiver.
Defines GPS protocol details, supported NMEA output data, and GPS transfer rate.
Specifies limits for acceleration, altitude, velocity, and jerk during operation.
Operating and storage temperature ranges, and humidity limits for the GPS receiver.
Details power requirements (voltage, current) and physical dimensions including cable length.
Provides details on the Low Noise Amplifier, including gain, filtering, output VSWR, and voltage.
Details the pin assignments for the BU-353N5 model, including Vin, USB IF, and GND.
Details the pin assignments for the BR-355N5 model, including GND, VCC, NC, RX, TX, and LED.
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