GPS104

Overview

The GPS carrier board is PC 104 compatible. It has connectors so you are able to connect the RoyalTek REB 12R series and the REB 2000 series receivers. There are also connectors to attach an electronic compass. The carrier board also has the ability for 4 serial ports, 2 external connectors and 2 internal. A parallel connector is also present on the board. If the receiver does not have a battery in it, there is a holder to install a battery so the receiver will retain the last satellite information received. This is important so the receiver can perform a warm start and not lose any important information needed for a quick satellite fix. The carrier board also has 2 LED's, one for a power indicator and one that blinks one pulse per second. The serial connector must have a cable connected with a COM port so you can connect between a personal computer and the unit. You can use many different communication software to interface between the receiver and your personal computer. Some of the common ones are Sirf Demo or Visual GPS. Both are freeware versions and are available on the web at either www.apollocom.com or www.royaltek.com. You also need a straight cable, not a null modem cable, or else it is not able to communicate with a PC.