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Safety Warnings The Nobeltec InSight GPS-50W is believed to be an accurate and reliable transmitter of Global Positioning Data from multiple sources, but it is possible for the data it relays to be misinterpreted. For this reason, Nobeltec suggests that you read this User Guide carefully and make sure you understand the contents before using the InSight GPS-50W. Additionally, Nobeltec recommends comparing multiple sources of instrument-based navigation data for the greatest safety and redundancy. WARNING: DO NOT OPEN the Nobeltec InSight GPS-50W. There are no serviceable parts inside. Please contact Nobeltec for service options. Any unauthorized repair could result in damage to the unit and voiding of the warranty. Attention! Read Carefully Before Installation All personnel involved in the installation, operation and maintenance of electronic equipment or those who train personnel on such equipment, have a duty to know the following safety precautions. Never assume power to the Nobeltec InSight GPS-50W is off. Always consult your boat s wiring schematics. Always disconnect the power when not in use. Power down before you change any hardware devices. A power surge could damage the electronic components of your system. Use a ground mat to prevent static electricity charges. Do not rely solely on safety devices to protect you and your system from surges. NOTE: Nobeltec is not liable for errors contained herein, nor incidental or consequential damages in connection with use of this material. Nobeltec InSight GPS-50W Product Box Contents Before installing the Nobeltec InSight GPS-50W, make sure you have received the following: InSight GPS 50-W Receiver 15m (8x28) cable with exposed end DB9 Connector Kit Mounting Template with adhesive backing InSight GPS 50-W User Guide (this document) Pole Bracket ii
Table of Contents Safety Warnings...ii Attention! Read Carefully Before Installation...ii Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W Product Box Contents...ii Welcome... 1 What is WAAS?...1 Technical Specifications...2 Physical Characteristics... 2 Electrical Characteristics... 2 Performance... 2 Environmental Characteristics... 2 GPS Dimensions...2 Hardware Installation... 3 Choosing a Pole Bracket Mounting Location for the InSight GPS 50-W...3 Choosing a Flush Mounting Location for the InSight GPS 50-W...4 Wiring the InSight GPS 50-W to the DB-9 Connector...6 Nobeltec Navigation Software... 7 The GPS/Port Setup Wizard...7 Legal Disclaimer & Limited Warranty... 9 LEGAL DISCLAIMER...9 LIMITED WARRANTY...9 1. WARRANTY LIMITATION... 9 2. GETTING SERVICE... 10 3. RETURNING MATERIAL TO NOBELTEC INC... 11 4. DOCUMENTATION LIMITATION... 11 iii
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Welcome 1 Thank you for purchasing the Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W. The InSight GPS 50-W is based on a 50-channel GPS engine that delivers location accuracy within less than 3 meters by decoding GPS correction signals from satellite-based WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System). The GPS engine, interface electronics, and passive antenna are enclosed inside a durable waterproof plastic housing. This superior quality GPS provides advanced, state-of-the-art positioning performance and plug-and-play use with Nobeltec Navigation Software charting programs. Nobeltec Navigation Software (Visual Navigation Suite, Admiral or MAX Pro software, sold separately), interfaced with the InSight GPS 50-W using your onboard computer, intelligently interprets and displays GPS data in an easy-tocomprehend onscreen format, providing you with the ability to make safer and more prudent navigation decisions in shorter periods of time. This User Guide covers the key installation information for the InSight GPS 50-W. It is written for an audience assumed to have a mid-level, pre-existing knowledge of PC operation and the principles of marine navigation, as well as previous marine equipment installation experience. This document should in no way be used to replace actual navigation training and experience. What is WAAS? WAAS consists of a network of ground reference stations across the United States that monitor GPS satellite data. The master stations collect data from the reference stations and create a GPS correction message, taking into account selective availability (SA), GPS satellite orbit and clock drift, and signal delays caused by the atmosphere and ionosphere. The "corrected" differential messages are then broadcast through two Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites on the same frequency as the GPS signal. The result is a DGPS system that delivers superior accuracy (<3 meters). Figure 1 - WAAS System 1
Chapter 1 - Welcome GPS Dimensions 98mm [3.86"] 30mm [1.18 ] 60mm [2.63"] Figure 2 - InSight GPS 50-W Antenna Dimensions Technical Specifications This INSIGHT GPS 50-W is based on an ultimate 32 + 8 channels GPS engine that delivers accuracy better than three meters by decoding the GPS correction signals from the satellite-based WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System). The GPS engine, interface electronics and the passive antenna are enclosed inside the water-proof plastic housing. This provides advance state-of-the-art GPS performance in an easyto-use package. Physical Characteristics Color Ivory white Dimensions Weight Cable 97mm in diameter x 32mm in height (flush mounted) or 61.5mm on flag-pole mount 160 grams (without cable) white 15m 8x2AWG cable Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage 10 Vdc to 35 Vdc unregulated Power Consumption 0.8 W max Electrical Interface Performance Receiving Method TTL voltage levels, RS-232 polarity Acquisition Engine: 32 Channels, > 1M Correlators Tracking Engine: 18 Channels GNSS Systems GPS: L1 C/A GALILEO: L1 SBAS: WAAS (North America), EGNOS (Europe), MSAS (Asia), GAGAN (Indian) Acquisition Hot starts Warm Start: 29 seconds Cold Start: 29 seconds Update Rate up to 4Hz Accuracy Standalone 2.5mCEP * With SBAS 2.0mCEP * Sensitivity Tracking, Navigation -160 dbm Acquisition, Reacquisition Cold Starts Output format NMEA Output messages Geodetic Datum -160 dbm -160 dbm NMEA-0183 Baud rate 4800 N81 GGA, RMC, GSA, GSV, TXT WGS84 Environmental Characteristics Operating Temp. from 0 C to +60 C Storage Temp. Relative Humidity Water Resistance from -20 C to +85 C 95% non-condensing IPX7 NOTE* CEP = Circular Error Probability: The radius of a horizontal circle, centered at the antenna s True position, containing 50% of the fixes. 2
Hardware Installation 02 Choosing a Pole Bracket Mounting Location for the InSight GPS 50-W Choose a location for the InSight GPS 50-W antenna that has a clear view of the sky. Ensure that there are no major obstructions, overhanging items, or fixtures in immediate proximity to the antenna. TIP: Your InSight GPS 50-W antenna relies on direct line of sight satellite reception. If you are unsure that the chosen location is suitable it may be advisable to mount the antenna in a temporary position to verify that it operates correctly. The thread used on the antenna (1", 14 TPI) is an industry-standard thread used on a wide range of mounting brackets, including swivel joints commonly used for angled surfaces. However, due to the manufacturing process of these mounting brackets, you may see some "give" when tightening the antenna to the bracket. This is typical, and you should continue to tighten the antenna until the antenna is fully mounted on the bracket. Figure 3 - InSight GPS 50-W Antenna Construction 3
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Choosing a Flush Mounting Location for the InSight GPS 50-W The Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W is designed for easy flush mounting. TIP: This step requires a drill with 3.2mm (0.13 inch) and 8mm (0.31 inch) drill-bit sizes and RTV marine silicone. 1. Place the adhesive mounting template on the mounting location you have selected. Do not use the adhesive until you have performed a signal test. 2. Following the instructions on the mounting template, drill a 0.31" (8mm) hole and three 0.13" (3.2mm) holes in your mounting location as shown in Figure 4. Ø3.2mm [0.13 ] Ø8 mm [0.31"] GPS OVERALL SHAPE Figure 4 - Installing the GPS Antenna - Cross Section 3. Remove the template and thread the provided cable through the central hole. 4. Apply a small coat of RTV (marine silicone) to the underside of the antenna. 5. Place the antenna in the prepared location and then secure it to the template from underneath, using the three included M3 screws. 4
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Figure 5 - Installing the InSight GPS 50-W - Side View 5
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Wiring the InSight GPS 50-W to the DB-9 Connector GPS software interface protocol is based on the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) NMEA 0183 ASCII interface specification Version 2.0. TIP: This step requires a soldering iron and solder. 1. Solder the Brown TX wire directly to Pin 2. 2. Solder the Green RX wire to Pin 3. 3. Splice the Black wire. Solder ½ of the spliced Black wire to Pin 5 and the other ½ to a common ground on your electronics panel. 4. Connect the Red wire directly to your 12 or 24VDC electronics panel with a 1A fuse, either in line or on the panel. 5. Check your solder connections carefully to verify that all wires are connected to the proper pin numbers and that no solder is touching any other pin. GPS Cable Yellow, Gray, White, Blue wires - Tape Off Common Ground - + Power Source Power (+10-35 Vdc) Red Data out Ground (Tx) (GND) Brown Black Data in (Rx) Green 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 6 - Diagram for InSight GPS 50-W with DB-9 Connector 6
Nobeltec Navigation Software 3 The GPS/Port Setup Wizard If you plan to use the InSight GPS 50-W with Nobeltec Navigation Software, you will need to run the GPS/Port Setup Wizard before using the software to receive GPS transmissions. To initialize the InSight GPS 50-W for use with Nobeltec Navigation Software: Connect the GPS to your computer. This device uses a Serial port. If your computer does not have Serial ports, Nobeltec recommends that you use SeaLevel Serial-to- USB port adapters (available from your Nobeltec product retailer) to connect to the GPS Antenna. Make sure the GPS is installed, powered on and connected to the network or PC before commencing setup. You can use Windows HyperTerminal to verify that the GPS is sending data to your PC. From your computer desktop, select Start Programs Nobeltec GPS Port Setup Wizard. When the Nobeltec GPS/Port Setup Wizard pop-up appears, click Next. The GPS/Port Setup Wizard searches all available Serial Ports for devices. If you have connected the GPS to the computer on a specific port and GPS/Port Setup Wizard does not recognize the data, click the View button next to that port. If the data is garbled or unreadable, contact Nobeltec Technical Support to troubleshoot your issue. Follow the remaining onscreen instructions to complete setup. 7
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Legal Disclaimer & Limited Warranty LEGAL DISCLAIMER Nobeltec Inc. does not warrant that the Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W is error-free or that it is compatible with products manufactured by any other company than Nobeltec. The Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W works in conjunction with Nobeltec Navigation Software, as well as other digitized chart data, which may contain errors. Nobeltec Inc. does not warrant the accuracy of such information, and you are advised that errors in such information may cause the Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W to malfunction or give incorrect readings. Nobeltec Inc. is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by your use of or inability to use the Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W correctly; by the interaction of the Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W with products manufactured by any other agency; or by errors in any data or other information utilized by the Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W provided by third parties. WARNING: Nautical navigation is an inherently dangerous undertaking and should be engaged in only by persons trained and experienced in navigation. The Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W is intended for use only by persons trained in navigation and only as a navigational aid, not as the sole method of navigation. NOTE: The information in this manual and the specifications included herein are subject to change without notice. Nobeltec Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial statements, errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing, performance or use of this material or any version of any Nobeltec software program. LIMITED WARRANTY 1. WARRANTY LIMITATION Nobeltec Inc. warrants the Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of One (1) Year, except in jurisdictions where such limitation is proscribed by law. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and any subsequent owner during the warranty period, commencing on the date of sale of the unit to the initial purchaser. 9
Legal Disclaimer & Limited Warranty Nobeltec Inc. may choose, at its option, to repair or to replace a defective product or any part of the product Nobeltec Inc. finds to be defective due to faulty material(s) or workmanship. Nobeltec Inc. will perform all such repairs and / or replacements at no charge or at a pro-rated charge, excluding freight costs incurred in shipping to the factory. Return shipments from Nobeltec Inc. to points within the United States are made via ground transportation, freight prepaid. Special shipping charges (overnight, etc.) are the responsibility of the owner. If Nobeltec Inc. repairs or replaces a product, the warranty is not extended. Nobeltec Inc. owns all replaced parts and products. To be covered by this warranty, the Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W must have been in normal use. The warranty does not apply to units with defects caused by improper installation, physical damage, abuse, tampering, lightning or other abnormal electrical discharge, or to units with defaced or altered serial numbers, or to units repaired by unauthorized persons or repaired in a manner that violates Nobeltec Inc. s recommended service procedures. Nobeltec Inc. shall not be liable for direct, incidental, special or consequential damages or economic loss, even if caused by the negligence or fault of Nobeltec Inc., except in jurisdictions where such limitation is proscribed by law. All repairs and replacements made under this warranty must be performed as directed by Nobeltec Inc. (see the GETTING SERVICE section of this warranty). Performance of unauthorized warranty work elsewhere is not sanctioned, nor will Nobeltec Inc. pay for such repairs. Nobeltec Inc. will not be responsible for payment of any charges imposed by a Nobeltec dealer or any other party for services requested by and / or performed for a Nobeltec InSight GPS 50-W owner in connection with this warranty. Such services might include removal of the unit from a vessel, inspection, packaging, handling, reinstallation and the like. Nobeltec Inc. assumes no responsibility for any consequential losses of any nature with respect to any of its products or services sold, rendered or delivered. The foregoing is the only warranty expressed or implied. No other warranty exists. 2. GETTING SERVICE a) Obtain a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA) from Nobeltec Customer Service (see Back Cover for contact information). Prior to calling for an RMA, ready the following information: The product Serial Number Date and place of purchase (you will need proof of purchase for service) Installation and use history It is prudent to record the above information at the time of installation and to update your records any time the product is serviced. Note: Nobeltec Inc. will not repair any product unaccompanied by an RMA. 10
Legal Disclaimer & Limited Warranty b) Return the product (along with a copy of your proof of purchase and the RMA number issued to you by Customer Service) to the place where it was purchased. If your supplier cannot be contacted or cannot supply service for any reason, contact Nobeltec (see inside the Back Cover of this User s Guide for contact information). 3. RETURNING MATERIAL TO Nobeltec Inc. Return your product to Nobeltec ONLY if you cannot receive service from your original dealer as described in Step 2 GETTING SERVICE on this page. From North America only: a) Contact Nobeltec to obtain an RMA number (see Step 2a above) b) Pack the unit securely, in the original box if possible Include on the package label: The Return Mailing Address where the repaired unit can be sent The RMA number Nobeltec s address (unless instructed to send elsewhere by a Nobeltec Customer Service employee): Nobeltec ATT: Service 115242 NW Greenbrier Pkwy. Beaverton, OR 97006 USA c) Include inside the package a Cover Letter including: The RMA number Your contact telephone number A copy of your dated proof of purchase A complete description of the problem, including when it happens, what precedes it, and any steps you have already taken to correct it d) Ship the unit prepaid: COD shipments will be refused Shipments without an RMA number will be refused NOTE: Return shipments from Nobeltec (within 3-6 weeks) to points within the United States are made via ground transportation, freight prepaid. Special shipping charges (overnight, etc.) are the responsibility of the owner. 4. DOCUMENTATION LIMITATION The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Nobeltec Inc., who shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material; or the performance or use of this product. 11
Legal Disclaimer & Limited Warranty Nobeltec Inc. reserves the right to change product specification without notice. Information in this document may change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted by any means, for any purpose, without prior written permission from Nobeltec Inc.. The word Nobeltec is a trademark of Nobeltec Inc. Other trademarks mentioned but not specifically referenced here are the property of their respective companies. Printed in USA Press Date: November 2009 2009 Nobeltec, All rights reserved 12
How to Contact Nobeltec Inc. Nobeltec Nobeltec 15242 NW 15160 Greenbrier NW Laidlaw Pkwy. Road, Suite 100 Beaverton, OR 97006 Portland USA OR 97229 USA Customer Support Phone Numbers: Toll-Free: (800) 732-2800 Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 7 PM ET Global: +1 303 328 6983 Sales Phone Numbers: Toll-Free: (800) 946-2877 8 AM - 5 PM PT Global: +1 503 579 1414 8 AM - 5 PM PT Fax: +1 503 419 5095 Email: sales@jeppesen.com (Sales) marine.support@jeppesen.com (Support) Website: www.nobeltec.com Printed in USA Copyright 2009, Nobeltec, All rights reserved. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. For the most up-to-date contact information, please visit www.nobeltec.com/company/contact.asp 11/09