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di-GPS Basic
digital images GPS
Users Guide
Ver 1.00
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Warning / Precaution for Use
Keep out of reach of children. This device contains small parts which
may pose a choking hazard. Consult a physician immediately if a child
swallows any part of this device.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to disassemble the product
and repair it yourself. Doing so may result in electric shock or product
malfunction. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other
accident, send the unit to Dawn Technology Limited service for
Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or expose to water or rain.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in explosion or fire.
Do not expose to flame or excessive heat.
Do not expose to high temperatures
Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle under the sun or in other
areas subject to extremely high temperatures. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or in damage to the casing or internal parts.
Disconnect the GPS device immediately in the event of malfunction.
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from this device,
remove the 10 pins connector immediately and send the unit to Dawn
Technology Limited service for inspection. For more information, please
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Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS and D200 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or
other countries.
Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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Mounting
The di-GPS Basic receiver provides two mounting method. The GPS unit can
be mounted on the flash accessory shoe or attached to the camera strap.
di-GPS Basic Mounted on the flash accessory shoe.
di-GPS Basic attached to the camera strap.
Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS and D200 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or
other countries.
Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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Connect a di-GPS Basic
Connect the DSLR camera and di-GPS Basic as described below.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the Cap from the 10 pin remote terminal on the camera body.
3. Store the Cap in a safe place.
4. Connect the di-GPS Basic to the camera’s 10 pin remote terminal with
10 pin connector. Do not use any extension cord. The 10 pin
connector must be aligned with the mark on the camera body. Tighten
the locking nut on the 10 pin connector.
5. Turn the camera on.
6. If the di-GPS Basic is properly connected, the camera will display a
blinking icon in the top control panel as the GPS receiver is searching
for a signal. The icon will stop blinking once signal has been
established and the receiver is ready to supply the current position.
di-GPS Basic will automatically to start receive satellites signal when
connecting to the camera. The di-GPS use the power from the camera.
Please disconnect the di-GPS Basic when not in use to save power.
Each satellite broadcasts a digital message that contains two types of
information. One type is ephemeris data, which includes the assigned serial
number of the satellite; the status of the satellite (healthy or faulty); the current
date and time. The second type is almanac data and includes precise orbital
position of every satellite in the system.
At the initialize stage, di-GPS Basic needs all these data for the position fixed.
It usually takes a minute to few minutes to receive all data. An open sky
outdoor environment will enable faster acquisition process. It will take a
longer time at a weak signal environment. Once di-GPS Basic locked to the
satellites, it will take a few seconds for reacquisition even at weak signal
environment.
Note
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Please refer to user manual of your DSLR for more information on taking
photographs with a GPS.
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Be sure to turn off your camera before disconnecting the di-GPS Basic. Do
not connect or disconnect the di-GPS Basic while the camera is on. Failure to
observe this precaution could cause a malfunction of the camera.
Do not carry the camera by the di-GPS Basic or subject the camera or cord to
physical shocks while the cord is connected. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in physical damage of the cord.
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Re-place the caps on the camera when the terminals are not in use.
Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS and D200 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or
other countries.
Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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Status LED indicator for N2 di-GPS fix or not fix
LED OFF
LED Flashing
LED ON
:
:
:
DSLR camera not connected
No fixed, Signal searching
Position Fixed
GPS Icon on DSLR camera indicator for N2 di-GPS fix or not
fix
No GPS icon display
GPS icon Flashing
GPS icon displayed
:
:
:
di-GPS Basic not connected
Not fixed. Signal searching
Position fixed. Current location information
will be recorded in the image files.
LED on the di-GPS Basic will only represent the status of di-GPS Basic but
not the reception of GPS data to the DSLR camera.
GPS data are only recorded when the GPS icon displayed in the top LCD
panel of the DSLR camera. Please make sure that the GPS icon is displayed
before shooting.
Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS and D200 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or
other countries.
Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Specifications
General
Chipset SiRF Star III Low Power
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Sensitivity -159 dBm
Accuracy (Open Sky)
Position 10 meters, 2D RMS
5 meters, 2D RMS, WAAS enabled
Velocity 0.1 m/s
Time 1us synchronized to GPS time
Datum
WGS-84
Acquisition Time (Open sky, stationary requirements)
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
Hot start 1 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Cold start 42 sec., average
Dynamic Conditions
Altitude 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max
Velocity 515 meters /second (1000 knots) max
Acceleration Less than 4g
Jerk 20m/sec max
Power Source
Powered from DSLR camera via 10 pin connector cable
Power consumption less than 45mA
Protocol
Baud rate 4,800 bps
Output message NMEA 0183
Interface
10 pin connector direct connect to Nikon D3, D300, D2X, D2XS, D2HS, D200 and
Fujifilm S5 Pro DSLR camera
Physical Characteristics
Dimension 50mm*32mm*13mm
Weight: 30g
Operating Temperature -10°C to +45°C
Operating Humidity: 5% to 90%, No Condensing
* Specifications are subject to change without any notice.
Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS and D200 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or
other countries.
Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Warranty
• Dawn Technology Limited guarantees its product, which is determined
to be defective or faulty materials and workmanship, for a period of one
year after the date of purchase. During the one-year warranty, Dawn
Technology will repair or replace the product free of charges. Please
keep your original invoice as proof of purchase.
• Customers who have products covered under the warranty are
required to contact Dawn Technology Limited by e-mail for
troubleshooting issues before returning product.
• Customer should responsible for shipping and insurance charges for
returning the product to Dawn Technology Limited.
• Charges will be imposed for repair product, which is out of warranty
coverage or invalid warranty.
• The guarantee is not valid if defect is due to damage caused by
incorrect use, poor maintenance or if alterations or repairs have been
carried out by persons not authorized by Dawn Technology Limited.
• For the device to be used correctly, the user should strictly adhere to
all instructions included in the user guide and should abstain from any
actions or uses that are described as undesired or which are warned
against in the user guide.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Dawn
Technology Limited reserves the right to change or improve their products
and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or
organization of such changes or improvements.
Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS and D200 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or
other countries.
Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Canon and EOS are registered trademark or a trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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