DG-100 GPS Module Data Logger + Receiver

GlobalSat DG-100 is a GPS data logger that records track data from the received GPS signal. With a GPS logger and antenna built in a miniature construction, DG-100 features an all-in-one, cost-effective GPS logger solution. The DG-100 records time, date, speed, altitude and GPS location at preset intervals. Based on the SiRF star III chipset, DG-100 offers accurate position tracking capabilities.

All recorded GPS information can be downloaded to the computer. It is a convenient, economical way for later review of your recorded histories. Simply connect the DG-100 to your PC or Notebook, and then download the track-log to your PC for use with Windows based software utility. User can easily export the recorded points to Google Earth and Google Maps.

It is ideal application in fleet management, marine navigational aids, traveling and consumer personal use. You also can use the DG-100 as an USB GPS mouse. It is another good feature for DG-100.

Feature:
1.SiRF StarIII chipset 20 channels.
2.Allowing user to store up to 60000 points.
3.Two NiMh batteries for more than 20 hours continuous operation.
4.USB interface.
5.Power On/Off button for easy use.
6.Three preset saving intervals (Time/Distance) can be selected by slide switch.
7.Three LEDs to show the status of GPS, battery and memory.
8.MMCX port for external GPS antenna.
9.USB G-mouse function.
10.Configuration Wizard helps you to quickly make the configuration.
11.User friendly Windows based software utility. User may use the software utility to do the following functions:
Upload recorded data
Change Recording Interval
Configuration setting
Delete recorded data

Exporting and mapping your recorded data:
(1) Exploring to KML (Interface with Google Earth)
(2) Show recorded data on Google Maps
(3) Text format
(4) Excel file format
(5) NMEA183

Specification
System specification
Electrical Characteristics
GPS standard: SiRF Star III
GPS Antenna: Built-in patch antenna
Operation time: Up to 24 hrs
Charge time: 7 hrs
Battery Charging: USB connector @ 350mah
Power button
Power On/Off: Press and hold for 3 second to On/Off the device.
Instant Save: Press button once to save a waypoint manually when device is active.
Status LED’s
GPS status: Flashing Green – GPS position is fixed.
Steady Green: GPS position is not fixed.
Power status-Solid Red – Device is power on.
Flashing Red: Device is in low battery power.
Solid Amber: Battery is being charged.
Memory status: Flashing Blue – Memory is 2/3 full.
Solid Blue: Memory is full.

Temperature
Operating--20°C ~ 50°C (-4°F ~ 122°F)
Storage--20°C ~ 35°C (-4°F ~ 95°F)
Humidity-Operational up to 95% non-condensing
Slide Switch
One Slide Switch: There are three customized setting of intervals.
A (interval 1 Time or Distance selectable)
B (interval 2 Time or Distance selectable)
C (interval 3 Time or Distance selectable)
Battery
Battery Type: Two NiMh Rechargeable Battery
Mechanical
Dimension: 3.15”X 2.75’’X 0.7’’

GPS specification
Electrical Characteristics
GPS Chipset: SiRF Star III
Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A Code: 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Accuracy
Position Horizontal: 10 meters, 2D RMS
1-5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected
Velocity: 0.1m/sec
Time: 1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time

Datum
Datum Default: WGS-84
Acquisition Rate
Hot start: 1 sec., average
Warm start: 38 sec., average
Cold start: 42 sec., average
Reacquisition: 0.1 sec. average

Protocol
GPS Protocol: Default: NMEA 0183 (Secondary: SiRF binary)
GPS Output format: GGA(1sec), GSA(1sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec), GLL, VTG is optional

Dynamic Condition
Acceleration Limit: Less than 4g
Altitude Limit: 18, 000 meters (60, 000 feet) max.
Velocity Limit: 515 meters/sec. (1, 000 knots) max.
Jerk Limit: 20 m/sec**3