Q. Which
GPS receiver is supported on the TabletCARD?
A. The TabletCARD
supports the Trimble Lassen SQ GPS
receiver.
Q. What are the
features of the Lassen SQ GPS receiver on
the TabletCARD?
A. The Lassen SQ
is a full-featured, ultra-low power,
8-channel, continuous tracking GPS
receiver with 32 correlators. The
Lassen SQ GPS receiver incorporates
Trimble's FirstGPS™ architecture
and features micro size (26mm x 26mm)
footprint, metal enclosure, antenna
short circuit protection and firmware
upgradeabilty. The Lassen SQ GPS
receiver outputs complete position,
velocity, and time (PVT) data in
the NMEA ASCII protocol, and the
Trimble TSIP binary protocol. A Pulse-Per-Second
signal is available for very accurate
timing applications.
Q. Which
antenna types are supported by the Lassen
SQ GPS receiver on the TabletCARD?
A. The Lassen SQ module is
compatible with active, 3.3 VDC antennas. Unpackaged
embedded antenna, packaged antenna and magnetic-mount
antennas are available for use with the Lassen
SQ GPS receiver.
Q. What else
is required to add GPS functionality to an
OEM product?
A. In addition to the
Lassen SQ GPS receiver is needed a GPS
antenna and GPS application software. The
Lassen SQ GPS receiver supports industry
standard NMEA protocol that permits the
use of popular off-the-shelf GPS application
software such as Microsoft Streets & Trips,
etc.
Q. Where
can I learn about GPS?
A. An informative GPS tutorial
is available on the Trimble website.
Q. Can I use
the GPS receiver simultaneously with COMB
serial port on the TabletCARD?
A. The second serial port
from the Plug-N-Run G3 SOM is multiplexed
between the GPS receiver and COMB functions
on the TabletCARD. Only one of these functions
can be enabled at a time using an on-board
DIP switch.
Q. Does
PFU Systems provide a GPS Kit?
A. PFU Systems provides
a Trimble Lassen SQ GPS kit for use with
the TabletCARD. Contact your PFU Systems
sales representative for details. |
