GPS Engine Board EB-230 Data Sheet EB-230 EB-230 is an ultra miniature 12 x 12 mm2 GPS engine board. It provides superior navigation performance under dynamic conditions in areas with limited sky view like urban canyons. High sensitivity up to -158dBm for weak signal operation without compromising accuracy. EB-230 is your best choice for embedded applications. Key Features : • Small form factor: 12 x 12 x 3 mm • Lead-Free – RoHS/WEEE compliant • High sensitivity -158dBm • Tracks 32-Channel of satellites • Fast Position Fix • Low power consumption Applications : • Handheld devices • Automotive and Marine Navigation • Automotive Navigator Tracking • Emergency Locator • Geographic Surveying • Personal Positioning • Sporting and Recreation • Embedded applications : PDA, DSC, Smart phone, UMPC, PND, MP4 PIN Definition : PIN Coordinates Pin # X Y Pin # 1 0.00 0.00 10 2 0.00 1.27 11 3 0.00 2.54 12 4 0.00 3.81 13 5 0.00 5.08 14 6 0.00 6.35 15 7 0.00 7.62 16 8 4.06 10.06 17 9 9.71 10.06 18 TRANSYSTEM INC. Unit:mm X 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 9.71 2.79 Y 7.62 6.35 5.08 3.81 2.54 1.27 0.00 -2.44 -2.44 Ultimate EB An A+ supplier of RF microwave & GPS products 1 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet EB-230 Specifications Specification Description General L1 frequcney, C/A code (SPS) 32 independent tracking channels Sensitivity Update Rate -158dBm /Tracking; -146dBm /Acquisition Up to 5Hz Accuracy Without aid: 3.0m 2D-RMS <3m CEP (50%) without SA (horizontal) DGPS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, RTCM): 2.5m Acquisition (open sky) Cold Start: 36sec Warm Start: 33sec Hot Start: 1sec Reacquisition < 1sec Dynamics Altitude: 18000m (max.) Velocity: 515m/sec (max.) Vibration: 4G (max.) Supply Voltage DC 3.0V Power Consumption < 30mA @ 3.0V (w/o Active ANT) / Tracking Backup Battery DC 1.2V ( RTC Vcc ) NMEA Message NMEA0183 v3.1 baud rate 4800/9600/…/57600, default 9600 Protocol: 3V CMOS/TTL Selectable Output: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, and VTG Datum Default WGS-84 Antenna External Active Antenna Output Voltage: 3.0 VDC Serial Interface RS-232, SPI Operating Temperature -30℃ to 85℃ Storage Temperature -40℃ to 125℃ Operating Humidity ≦95%, non condensing Mounting SMT Type, 18 Pin Dimension 12 x 12 x 3(H) mm *Specifications subject to change without prior notice. © TRANSYSTEM INC. all rights reserved. No.1-2 Li-Hsin Rd.I, Science-Based Industrial Park, Taiwan, R.O.C. T: +886-3-5780393 / F: +886-3-5784111 [email protected] www.transystem.com.tw 2 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction ............................................................................................... 4 1.1 Key Features ................................................................................... 4 1.2 Applications ..................................................................................... 4 1.3 Look & Feel ..................................................................................... 4 Technical Description ................................................................................ 5 2.1 Block Diagram ................................................................................. 5 2.2 Pin Definition ................................................................................... 5 2.3 Specification .................................................................................... 6 User Interface ........................................................................................... 7 3.1 Protocol ........................................................................................... 7 3.1.1 NMEA Protocol ....................................................................... 7 3.1.2 MTK NMEA Packet Format .................................................... 8 3.1.3 MTK NMEA Packet Protocol .................................................. 8 3.1.4 MTK NMEA Packet List .......................................................... 8 Dimension and Package ......................................................................... 13 4.1 Mechanical Dimension .................................................................. 13 4.2 Recommend Layout Pattern .......................................................... 13 4.3 Package......................................................................................... 13 Application Information ........................................................................... 14 5.1 GPS Antenna Recommendations .................................................. 14 5.2 Application Circuit.......................................................................... 14 5.3 General GPS Receiver User’s Tips ............................................... 15 3 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet 1 Introduction EB-230 is an ultra miniature 12 x12mm2 GPS engine board. It provides superior navigation performance under dynamic conditions in areas with limited sky view like urban canyons. High sensitivity up to -158dBm for weak signal operation without compromising accuracy. EB-230 is your best choice for embedded applications. 1.1 Key Features • • • • • Small form factor: 12 x 12 x 3 mm Lead-Free – RoHS/WEEE compliant High sensitivity -158dBm Tracks 32-Channel of satellites Fast Position Fix, 36/ 33/ 1s for Cold/ Warm/ Hot start • Low power consumption 1.2 Applications • • • • • • • Handheld devices Automotive and Marine Navigation Automotive Navigator Tracking Emergency Locator Geographic Surveying Personal Positioning Sporting and Recreation • Embedded applications such as: PDA, DSC, Smart phone, UMPC, PND, MP4 1.3 Look & Feel 4 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet 2 Technical Description 2.1 Block Diagram 2.2 Pin Definition Pin# 1 2 3 4 Signal Name RF Input GND V30D GPS status/ GPIO0 5 1PPS 6 TXD 7 RXD 8 GND 9 GND 10 GPIO6/SO 11 GPIO4/SCS1 12 GPIO5/SCS0 13 GPIO7/SIN 14 GPIO8/SCK 15 V12RTC 16 V30A 17 GND 18 GND P: Power I: Input Type Description I P P O Antenna port, L1, 1575.42MHz, 50 ohm Ground Digital power supply, 3.0V±10% GPS status, blink when GPS has position fix General input/ output O 1Hz pulse 10% duty cycle when GPS has position fix O 3V CMOS level, data output from EB-230 I 3V CMOS level, data into EB-230 P Ground P Ground I/O* General input/ output, SPI data output I/O* General input/ output, SPI chip select 1 I/O* General input/ output, SPI chip select 0 I/O* General input/ output, SPI data input I/O* General input/ output, SPI clock P RTC power 1.0~1.5Vdc, 500uA max P Analog power supply, 3.0V±10% P Ground P Ground O: Output I/O*: Input or Output, Open if not used 5 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet 2.3 Specification General GPS technology Frequency C/A Code Channels Sensitivity Receiver Accuracy Position Velocity Time MTK GPS chipset L1, 1575.42 MHz 1.023 MHz chip rate 32 channels all in view tracking Better than -158dBm Without aid: 3.0 m 2D-RMS DGPS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, RTCM): 2.5 m Without aid: 0.1 m/s 100 ns RMS Datum Datum Time to First Fix Hot start Warm start Cold start Reacquisition Protocol GPS Output Data Update Rate 1PPS Limitations Acceleration Limit Altitude Limit Velocity Limit Jerk Limit Power Operation Current DC Input Range WGS84(Default) total 219 datums 1 sec, average 33 sec, average 36 sec, average <1sec NMEA 0183 (V3.01) - GGA, GLL ,GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG Baud rate 9600 bps, Data bit: 8, Stop bit: 1 (default) 1HZ(default) Enable (1Hz pulse 10% duty cycle) <4G <18,000 meters <515 meters/sec. 20 m/sec. Acquisition: 55 mA Tracking: <30 mA (w/o Active ANT) VCC 3.0Vdc ±10% VBAT 1.0~1.5Vdc Physical Dimension 12 x 12 x 3mm Temperature Operating Storage Humidity -30℃ ~ +85℃ -40℃ ~ +125℃ 5% to 95% non-condensing Antenna Impedance Protection Output Voltage Mounting SMT Type 50Ω Build-in Short circuit and Over current protection 3.0VDC 18Pin 6 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet 3 User Interface EB-230 provides 2- wire digital UART port for communication of GPS position data using NMEA protocol or MTK extension protocol. UART port is capable of 4800 to 115200 baud rate. Additional 5-pin SPI port is provided for connection with external sensors such as compass, gyro…etc. SPI port share same pin location with general purpose input / output pins (pin #10 ~14). 3.1 Protocol EB-230 is default to support standard NMEA-0183 protocol. In addition, a series of MTK extensions (PMTK messages) have been developed that can be used to provide extended capabilities common to many applications. To achieve optimal compatibility it is intended to implement 100% compatible operating modes to existing protocols since these protocols are largely symmetrical and designed to provide a bi-directional exchange of data between GPS equipments. 3.1.1 NMEA Protocol EB-230 is capable of supporting following NMEA formats: NMEA Prefix Format Direction $GPGGA GPS fix data Out $GPGLL Geographic position Latitude / Longitude Out $GPGSA GNSS DOP and active satellites Out $GPGSV Satellites in view Out $GPRMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data Out $GPVTG Velocity and track over ground Out $GPZDA Date and time Out 7 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet 3.1.2 MTK NMEA Packet Format Preamble TalkerID PktType DataField * CHK1 CHK2 CR LF Maximum packet length is restricted to 255 bytes. Field Preamble TalkerID PktType DataField * CHK1, CHK2 CR, LF Length 1 byte 4 byte Type Character Character string 3 byte Character string Variable 1 byte Character 2 byte Character string 2 byte Binary data Description “$” “PMTK” From “000” to “999”, an identifier used to tell the decoder how to decode the packet A “,” must be inserted before each data filed to help decoder process the DataField The star symbol is used to mark the end of DataField Checksum of the data between preamble “,” and “*” Used to identify the end of a packet Sample Packet: $PMTK000*32<CR><LF> 3.1.3 MTK NMEA Packet Protocol In order to inform the sender whether the receiver has received the packet, an acknowledge packet PMTK_ACK should return after the receiver receives a packet. 3.1.4 MTK NMEA Packet List Pkt Type Abbreviation / Syntax Data Field 000 PMTK_TEST None 001 PMTK_ACK PMTK001,Cmd,Flag 010 PMTK_SYS_MSG PMTK001,Msg Cmd: Command / packet type the acknowledge responds Flag: 0 = Invalid command / packet 1 = Unsupported command / packet type 2 = Valid command / packet, but action failed 3 = Valid command / packet, and action succeeded Msg: System message. 0 : Unknown 1: Startup 8 Meaning / Example / Return Test Packet $PMTK000*32<CR><LF> Acknowledge of PMTK command $PMTK001,604,3*32<CR><LF> Output system message $PMTK010,001*2E<CR><LF> Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet Pkt Type Abbreviation / Syntax 101 PMTK_CMD_HOT_START None 102 PMTK_CMD_WARM_STA RT None 103 PMTK_CMD_COLD_STAR T None 104 PMTK_CMD_FULL_COLD _START None 251 PMTK_SET_NMEA_BAUD RATE PMTK251,Baudrate 300 PMTK_API_SET_FIX_CTL PMTK300,FixInterval,0,0,0 ,0 PMTK_API_SET_DGPS_M ODE PMTK301,Mode Baudrate: Baud rate setting 0 – default setting, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 FixInterval: Position fix interval [msec]. Must be larger than 200 Mode: DGPS data source mode. 0 : No DGPS source 1 : RTCM 2 : WAAS 0 = Disable 1 = Enable See below note 1 301 313 314 320 330 331 PMTK_API_SET_SBAS_E NABLED PMTK_API_SET_NMEA_O UTPUT PMTK_API_SET_PWR_SA V_MODE PMTK320,Mode ( Internal testing ONLY ) PMTK_API_SET_DATUM PMTK330,Datum PMTK_API_SET_DATUM_ ADVANCE PMTK331,majA,ecc,dX,dY ,dZ Data Field Mode: 0: power saving mode off 1: power saving mode on Datum: 0 : WGS84 1 : TOKYO-M 2 : TOKYO-A majA: User defined datum semi-major axis [m] ecc: User defined datumeccentric [m] dX: User defined datum to WGS84 X axis offset [m] dY: User defined datum to WGS84 X axis offset [m] dZ: User defined datum to WGS84 X axis offset [m] 9 Meaning / Example / Return Hot Restart: Use all available data in the NV storage $PMTK101*32<CR><LF> Warm Restart: Don't use Ephemeris at re-start $PMTK102*31<CR><LF> Cold Restart: Don't use Time, Position, Almanacs and Ephemeris data at restart $PMTK103*30<CR><LF> Essentially a Cold Restart, but additionally clear system/user configurations at re-start. Reset the receiver to factory default $PMTK104*37<CR><LF> Set NMEA port baud rate $PMTK251,38400*27<CR><LF> This parameter controls the rate of position fixing activity $PMTK300,1000,0,0,0,0*1C<CR><LF> DGPS correction data source mode $PMTK301,1*2D<CR><LF> Enable to search a SBAS satellite or not $PMTK313,1*2E<CR><LF> Set NMEA sentence output frequency $PMTK314,1,1,1,1,1,5,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,1,1 ,1,1,1,1*2C<CR><LF> Set power saving operation mode $PMTK320,0*26<CR><LF> Set default datum $PMTK330,0*2E<CR><LF> Set user defined datum $PMTK331, 6377397.155, 299.1528128, -148.0, 507.0,685.0*16<CR><LF> Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet Abbreviation / Syntax 390 PMTK_API_SET_USER_O PTION PMTK390, Lock, Update_Rate, Baud_Rate, GLL_Period, RMC_Period, VTG_Period, GSA_Period, GSV_Period, GGA_Period, ZDA_Period, MCHN_Period PMTK_API_Q_FIX_CTL Lock: nonzero: freeze the setting; 0: allow further setting Update_Rate: 1~5 (Hz) Baud_Rate: 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 14400, 9600, 4800 XXX_Period: NMEA sentence output period Write the user setting to the flash to override the default setting. Maximum 8 times without erase the chip. This feature may not be available $PMTK390,1,1,38400,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0*2 B<CR><LF> None 401 PMTK_API_Q_DGPS_MO DE None 413 PMTK_API_Q_SBAS_ENA BLED None 414 PMTK_API_Q_NMEA_OUT PUT None 420 PMTK_API_Q_PWR_SAV_ MOD ( Internal testing ONLY ) PMTK_API_Q_DATUM None 431 PMTK_API_Q_DATUM_AD VANCE None 490 PMTK_API_GET_USER_O PTION None 500 PMTK_DT_FIX_CTL FixInterval: Position fix interval in msec [ >= 200] 501 PMTK_DT_DGPS_MODE 513 PMTK_DT_SBAS_ENABLE D PMTK_DT_NMEA_OUTPU T Mode: DGPS data source mode 0 : No DGPS source 1 : RTCM 2 : WAAS 0 = Disable 1 = Enable Total 19 data fields that present output frequency for the 19 supported NMEA sentences. Refer to packet type 314 for supported NMEA sentences and frequency API_Query_Fix_Ctl $PMTK400*36<CR><LF> PMTK_DT_FIX_CTL API_Query_Dgps_Mode $PMTK401*37<CR><LF> PMTK_DT_DGPS_MODE API_Query_Sbas_Enabled $PMTK413*34<CR><LF> PMTK_DT_SBAS_ENABLED Query current NMEA sentence output frequencies $PMTK414*33<CR><LF> PMTK_DT_NMEA_OUTPUT Query power saving operation mode $PMTK420*3F<CR><LF> PMTK_DT_PWR_SAV_MODE Query default datum $PMTK430*35<CR><LF> PMTK_DT_DATUM Query user defined datum $PMTK431*34<CR><LF> PMTK_DT_DATUM Returns current user setting from flash memory. Refer to packet type 590 for detail $PMTK490*33<CR><LF> PMTK_DT_FLASH_USER_OPTION These parameters control the rate of position fixing activity $PMTK500,1000,0,0,0,0*1A<CR><LF> DGPS Data Source Mode $PMTK501,1*2B<CR><LF> 400 430 514 Data Field Meaning / Example / Return Pkt Type None 10 Enable to search a SBAS satellite or not $PMTK513,1*28<CR><LF> NMEA sentence output frequency setting $PMTK514,1,1,1,1,1,5,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,1,1 ,1,1,1,1*2A<CR><LF> Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet Pkt Type Abbreviation / Syntax 520 PMTK_DT_PWR_SAV_MO DE PMTK520,Mode ( Internal testing ONLY ) PMTK_DT_DATUM PMTK530,Datum Data Field 0: power saving mode off 1: power saving mode on Power saving operation mode $PMTK520,0*24<CR><LF> Current datum used $PMTK530,0*28<CR><LF> 590 PMTK_DT_FLASH_USER_ OPTION 604 PMTK_Q_VERSION 0 : WGS84 1 : TOKYO-M 2 : TOKYO-A There are totally 11 data fields that present the followings: 1: Available number of times for recording the user setting. 2: Update_Rate: 1~5 3: Baud_Rate: in bps 4~11: NMEA sentence output period (GLL, RMC, VTG, GSA, GSV, GGA, ZDA, MCHN) 12: Datum 13: DGPS mode: 0 (disable), 1 (RTCM), 2 (SBAS) 14: RTCM baud rate in bps None 605 PMTK_Q_RELEASE None 704 PMTK_DT_VERSION PMTK704,FWVrsn1,FWVr sn2, FWVrsn3 PMTK_DT_RELEASE PMTK705,ReleaseStr,Mod eID Vrsn: MainVersion _ReleaseNumber 530 705 Meaning / Example / Return ReleaseStr: Firmware release name & version ModelID: Model ID The user setting in the flash memory $PMTK590,0,1,9600,1,1,0,1,5,1,0,0,0,2 ,9600*2A<CR><LF> Query FW version $PMTK604*6D<CR><LF> PMTK_DT_VERSION Query FW release information $PMTK605*31<CR><LF> PMTK_DT_RELEASE Version information of FW $PMTK704,1.881_06,0606_m0138,000 0*52<CR><LF> Firmware release information $PMTK705,Mcore_1.3,0000*15<CR>< LF> Note 1: Total 19 data fields representing output frequency for each of the 19 supported NMEA sentences. 0 NMEA_SEN_GLL, // GPGLL interval - Geographic Position - Latitude longitude 1 NMEA_SEN_RMC, // GPRMC interval - Recommended Min. specific GNSS sentence 2 NMEA_SEN_VTG, // GPVTG interval - Course Over Ground and Ground Speed 3 NMEA_SEN_GGA, // GPGGA interval - GPS Fix Data 4 NMEA_SEN_GSA, // GPGSA interval - GNSS DOPS and Active Satellites 5 NMEA_SEN_GSV, // GPGSV interval - GNSS Satellites in View 6 NMEA_SEN_GRS, // GPGRS interval - GNSS Range Residuals 7 NMEA_SEN_GST, // GPGST interval - GNSS Pseudorange Error Statistics 13 NMEA_SEN_MALM, // PMTKALM interval - GPS almanac information 14 NMEA_SEN_MEPH, // PMTKEPH interval - GPS ephemeris information 15 NMEA_SEN_MDGP, // PMTKDGP interval - GPS differential correction information 16 NMEA_SEN_MDBG, // PMTKDBG interval – MTK debug information 17 NMEA_SEN_ZDA, // GPZDA interval – Time & Date 18 NMEA_SEN_MCHN, // PMTKCHN interval – GPS channel status Support Frequency Setting : 0 - Disabled or not supported sentence 1 - Output once every one position fix 11 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet 2 - Output once every two position fixes 3 - Output once every three position fixes 4 - Output once every four position fixes 5 - Output once every five position fixes This command set GLL output frequency to be outputting once every 1 position fix, and RMC to be outputting once every 1 position fix, and so on. You can also restore the system default setting via issue: $PMTK314,-1*04<CR><LF> 12 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet 4 Dimension and Package 4.1 Mechanical Dimension 4.2 Recommend Layout Pattern 4.3 Package 13 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet 5 Application Information 5.1 GPS Antenna Recommendations Follow below recommendations when choosing GPS antenna for EB-230 for best system performance. Transystem also offers active antenna products for optimal performance with EB-230. For details, please contact your Transystem sales contact directly. • • • • • • Use active antenna that works with 3V power supply Receiving frequency 1575.42 ± 1.032MHz Polarization RHCP (right hand circular polarized) Output impedance = 50 Ohm 15dB ≦ LNA Gain ≦ 20dB Noise figure ≦ 2.0dB • Connector: surface mounted on main PCB, Ipex or MMCX 5.2 Application Circuit 【Note1】: GPS Status (pin#4) can be used as GPS position fix indicator. 【Note2】: V12RTC (pin#15) could connect to 1.0 ~1.5Vdc power supply directly. 【Note3】: Separate V30D (pin#3) from V30A (pin#16) for optimal performance. 14 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet 5.3 General GPS Receiver User’s Tips • • • • • • If the satellite signals can not be locked or experiencing receiving problem (while in urban area), following steps are suggested: a) Please plug the external active antenna into GPS receiver and put the antenna outdoor or on the roof of the vehicle for better receiving performance. b) Move to another open space or reposition GPS receiver toward the direction with least blockage. c) Move the GPS receiver away from the interference sources. d) Wait until the weather condition is improved. Some vehicles having heavy metallic sun protecting coating on windshields may affect signal receptions Driving in and around high buildings may affect signal reception. Driving under tunnels or in buildings may affect signal reception. In general, GPS receiver performs best in open space where it can see clean sky. Weather will affect GPS reception – rain & snow contribute to worsen sensitivity. When GPS receiver is moving, it will take longer time to get position fix. Wait for satellite signals to be locked at a fixed point when first power-on the GPS receiver to ensure quick GPS position fix. 15 Ver 1.2 EB-230 Data Sheet Contact Information Transystem Inc. No. 1-2 Li-Hsin Rd. I, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. T : +886.3.578.0393 F : +886.3.578.4111 www.transystem.com.tw [email protected] 16 Ver 1.2