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Layout and component location, Features/functional descriptions – DeLorme GPS2058 User Manual

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Rev. 1.3

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4/25/2008

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Layout and Component Location


Features/Functional Descriptions

The evaluation kit is self-contained and portable with a minimum number of external connections. You can operate
the kit using a USB cable to the host computer and an active RF antenna (supplied) in a minimum configuration.
Other kit features:

• DC Options: The kit may be powered from the 12V Car adapter, 120/240V DC adapter, USB power, or two AA

Batteries. Note that only one power source is necessary for the kit to function.

• Power

Switch

When on without batteries, the entire unit is powered from DC or USB.

When off without batteries, the entire unit is off.

When on with batteries only, the entire unit is powered from the batteries.

When off with batteries only, the module is placed in standby mode.


• USB: Low-speed USB 2.0, standard Type B connector. The primary interface to a PC and kit may be powered

from the USB port.

• RS232: Two ports; one for standard NMEA GPS messaging and one for debug messages. Baud rates are

selectable using the inside DIP switch. RS232 ports may be switched between DCE & DTE connections
through the front panel switches.

• JTAG Interface: For factory updates

• Standard RF connector, SMA type: Although one is supplied, it fits many available active RF antennas. Limited

to 150mA.