Trimble Outdoors SK8 - Manual (Page 27)

Lassen-SK8 Embedded GPS Module 1-5
Starter Kit
1.2 GPS Receiver Module
In the Starter Kit, the Lassen-SK8 is installed on an interface motherboard which is
housed in a metal enclosure (see Figure 1-1). This packaging simplifies testing and
evaluation of the module by providing an RS-232 serial interface which is compatible with
most PC communication ports, and by providing a DC power supply which converts a 9 to
32 volts DC input to the regulated 5 volts required by the module. The DB9 connectors
provide an easy connection to the PC's serial port using the interface cable provided in the
kit. The metal enclosure protects the module and motherboard for testing outside of the
laboratory environment.
Figure 1-1. The Module Installed Inside the Interface Unit