Microcomputer Systems MSI-P602 User Manual

PC/104 Embedded
Industrial Analog I/O Series
Microcomputer Systems, Inc.
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MSI-P602 Trimble Lassen
iQ GPS & Digital I/O Card
Revision 2
User Manual

Microcomputer Systems MSI-P602 Specifications

General

Brand	Microcomputer Systems
Model	MSI-P602
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

I. Introduction

II. Hardware Description

A. Card Configuration

Details the MSI-P602 card's CMOS design, UARTS (U4, U5), GPS module, and digital I/O connections via J1.

B. Card Addressing

Explains setting the card's base address and UART port addresses using JP2 jumpers, referencing COM port conflicts.

C. Interrupt Connections

Describes interrupt connections using JP1 jumpers for processor interrupts (IRQ3-IRQ9) and GPS module signals.

D. Digital I/O Registers and Connections

Details four digital TTL inputs and four outputs connected via J1, managed by modem status/control registers.

E. 3.0V Battery

Covers the socketed 3.0V battery for memory retention during power loss, enabled by jumper JP4.

III. GPS Software Commands

A. Trimble Standard Interface Protocol (TSIP)

Details the TSIP protocol, offering over 20 commands to configure a GPS receiver for optimal application performance.

B. Trimble ASCII Interface Protocol (TAIP)

Explains the TAIP protocol, a Trimble-specified ASCII interface designed for vehicle tracking and ease of use.

C. NMEA 0183

Describes the NMEA 0183 protocol, an ASCII standard for marine navigation, supported for GPS data output.

IV. Sample Basic Language Test Program

V. Specifications

APPENDIX

Schematic Diagrams of the MSI-P602

Provides references to schematic diagrams of the MSI-P602, divided into two separate sheets.