FURUNO GT-100 Evaluation Kit Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- FURUNO
Table of Contents
FURUNO GT-100 Evaluation Kit
Product Information
- Specifications
- Product: FURUNO GNSS Receiver GT-100 Evaluation Kit VN-100T
- Model: GT-100 Evaluation Kit VN-100T
- Operation Manual: SE22-900-022-02
- Manufacturer: FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
- Website: www.furuno.com.
- The FURUNO GNSS Receiver GT-100 Evaluation Kit VN-100T is designed for precise positioning and navigation applications.
- It comes with advanced features and components for accurate data collection and analysis.
- Important Notice
- It is essential to adhere to the guidelines provided in the operation manual to ensure the safe and proper usage of the product.
- Any unauthorized reproduction or dissemination of the manual is strictly prohibited.
- Safety Precautions
- For optimal performance and safety, please do not use the product in critical applications such as aviation, medical, or nuclear power where reliability is crucial.
- FURUNO is not liable for any damages or accidents resulting from improper use.
Product Usage Instructions
- Installation
- Ensure the product is placed on a stable surface away from heat sources or moisture.
- Connect the necessary cables and antennas as per the provided instructions.
- Power on the device and follow the setup wizard for initial configuration.
- Data Collection
- Activate the GNSS receiver to start receiving satellite signals.
- Configure the desired parameters for data collection using the interface provided.
- Start recording data or transmitting it to external devices as needed.
- Troubleshooting
- If you encounter any issues with the product, refer to the troubleshooting section of the manual for guidance.
- For further assistance, contact FURUNO support.
FAQs
- Q: Can I use this product for aviation purposes?
- A: No, it is not recommended to use this product for aviation or critical safety-related applications.
- Q: What should I do if the device is initially defective?
- A: In case of any initial defects, please return the product to the store of purchase or contact FURUNO for assistance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
- No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of the publisher, FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
- © FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
- Any information in this documentation shall not be disclosed to any third party without the permission of the publisher, FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
- In this product, FURUNO can ensure safe performance only in the commands and the sentences that are written in this document or are written in the document for this product. Please do not use the commands of the other products, otherwise, this product may have troubles and FURUNO may not support the troubles.
- All brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
- This product contains general electronic components for consumer use. Please refrain from using this product in applications that require special quality and reliability related to human life and accidents, such as space, aviation, medical, nuclear power, transportation, traffic, and various safety devices.
- FURUNO is not responsible for any failures, malfunctions, or accidents of this product.
- This product has been manufactured with the utmost care, but in the unlikely event that it is initially defective, please return it to the store where you purchased it or to us.
- This manual may describe specifications and functions that differ from those of the GT-100. Please refer to the specifications of the GT-100 product.
- Information related to circuits and components described in this document is intended to illustrate examples of product operation and applications. It is your responsibility to design your own devices and systems when using the related information. In addition, we are not responsible for any damages (including damages caused to you or a third party; the same shall apply hereinafter) arising from the use of these items.
- Regarding infringement of third party’s patent rights, copyrights and other intellectual property rights arising from the use of our products or information such as product data, application circuit examples, etc. described in this document, or disputes related to these We do not give any guarantees and accept no liability.
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- Among the products and technologies described in this manual, if you wish to export or bring out of the country any products or technologies that fall under the regulated goods, etc. (technology) specified in the “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law”, an export license based on the same law is required.
Revision History
| No. | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | First Release | 2022.08.22 |
| 1 | Correct specifications in Timing Interface and Antenna Interface |
2022.10.26
2| Add IMPORTANT NOTICE
Change the Main Unit picture and antenna picture Change the list of components
Change the antenna specifications Change Chapter 4 Change the block diagram in
Chapter 5 Add Chapter 7| 2023.07.14
Introduction
This document is the specifications and operation manual of the evaluation kit (model: VN-100T) equipped with the dual-band GNSS receiver Module GT-100.
List of components
Product Specifications
VN-100T
| Items | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Size | (W)86mm x (D)51mm x (H)21mm (Excluding the protruding SMA connectors) |
| Weight | 67g(typ) |
| Serial Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Timing Interface | SMA-J High level >2.4V, Low level <0.8V (50Ω termination) |
| Antenna Interface | SMA-J, Superimposed DC +3.3 V |
| Power Supply | USB DC+5V, 250mA or less |
| Operating Temperature | -10℃ to +45℃ |
Dual-band GNSS Antenna
| Items | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Cable Length | 3m |
| Connector | SMA-P |
| Input Frequency | L1: 1557 MHz-1606MHz |
L5: 1164MHz-1189MHz
GAIN| 35dB (typ)
NF| 2.5dB (typ)
Power Supply| DC+3.3V～+5.0V、17～23mA
Water Resistant| IP67
Part Names and Functions
| Name | Type | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | ANT | SMA-J | Connect the attached dual-band GNSS antenna. It is |
superimposed with a 3.3V DC voltage.
(2)| OCLK0| SMA-J| The GT-100 OCLK0 signal is output from this pin. In default
there is no command set, 1PPS is output when the GNSS signal is received. It
becomes H level>2.4V at 50Ω termination.
(3)| OCLK1| SMA-J| The GT-100 OCLK1 signal is output from this pin. It becomes
H level >2.4V at 50Ω termination.
(4)| OCLK2| SMA-J| The GT-100 OCLK2 signal is output from this pin. It becomes
H level >2.4V at 50Ω termination.
(5)| USB| Type C| USB port for power supply and data communication. Use the
attached USB cable to connect to the PC.
(6)| RESET| –| Reset button
(7)| IF SOCKET| –| It is directly connected to the IO pin of GT-100 and is
designed for waveform and operation checking. Please contact our sales for
more details (ex. pin assignments etc.)
(8)| GT-100| –| GNSS chip, Filter, XTAL, TCXO and passive elements are mounted
inside the case.
Block Diagram
The block diagram of VN-100T is shown below.
How to Operate
- Install GNSS TIMING MONITOR and the Device Driver on the PC.
- Connect the attached antenna to the ANT of the evaluation kit.
- Connect the evaluation kit to the PC with the GNSS TIMING MONITOR installed via the attached USB cable.
- Check the connection status of the evaluation kit from the Device Manager of the PC. If it is not recognized, install the device driver. (*)
- Start GNSS TIMING MONITOR on the PC. (*)
- Run the evaluation kit using GNSS TIMING MONITOR. (*)
- Please refer to the FURUNO GNSS TIMING MONITOR Operating Manual (SE22-900-001) for more details.
VN-100T Circuit Diagram
- GT-100 Evaluation Kit VN-100T
- Operation Manual
- SE22-900-022-02
- (Document No. SE22-900-022-02)
- www.furuno.com.
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