Eagle Tree Systems GPS-5HZ - Manual

Copyright © 2005 Eagle Tree Systems, LLC
http://www.eagletreesystems.com
Instruction Manual for the Data Recorder GPS Expander V3
Document Version 2.7
Model # GPS-5HZ
Thank you for your purchase! This instruction manual will guide you through the installation and operation of your GPS Expander V3.
Please read the entire manual carefully before proceeding. If, after you read the manual, you have further questions or problems, see
the Support page on
http://www.eagletreesystems.com for additional information, or email us at [email protected].
Features
The GPS Expander V3 (the Expander) is designed to be used with Eagle Tree recording and wireless telemetry products. The Expander updates at
5Hz, consumes very little power, and has battery backup for quick hot and warm starts. The Expander is tiny and lightweight, making it perfect
where weight and size are issues. See the Specifications section below for more information. With our Windows software, and now with Google
Earth™ software, your GPS data can be easily and fully visualized.
Supported Products
The GPS Expander is compatible with Eagle Tree Systems Flight Data Recorder V2, Car Data Recorders and Boat Data Recorders with firmware
version 4.15 or higher. It is also fully compatible with Seagull Dashboards with firmware version 4.15 or higher, and eLogger V3. If you have
firmware lower than this version, email
[email protected] for upgrade information.
Packing List
Your package should include the following: GPS Expander, and a printed version of this manual. Please check your packaging for printed addenda
to this manual which may be included if changes were made after printing.
How the GPS Expander Works
When coupled The GPS Expander uses satellite information to determine position, speed, altitude,
course, distance to operator, and UTC time.
Connecting the GPS Expander to the Recorder
The 4 wire connector attached to the GPS Expander plugs into the rightmost port of your Data
Recorder as shown in Figure 1. Make sure that you connect it in the correct location on the recorder,
and with the correct polarity!
Connecting the GPS Expander to the eLogger V3
The 4 wire connector attached to the GPS Expander plugs into the eLogger V3 as shown in Figure 2.
Make sure that you connect it in the correct location on the recorder, and with the correct polarity!
Installing the GPS Expander in your Model
The GPS Expander should be mounted with Velcro in your vehicle so that the top part (with the label) is
facing toward the sky. Normally, it is satisfactory to have the expander inside the vehicle, since the
skin of most vehicles is relatively thin. If you have difficulty getting a signal, try mounting it externally
to the vehicle.
Using the External Antenna with your GPS Expander
Your GPS Expander has a port for connecting our active external GPS antenna, available separately.
This antenna can be plugged into the connection jack on your Expander, and may improve reception
and/or reduce fix acquire time under certain conditions, such as if the Expander itself is mounted
without a good view of the sky. The GPS Expander will automatically select between the built-in
antenna, and the external antenna, depending on which one has the strongest signal.
Setting up the GPS Expander with your Recorder
To use the GPS expander, first ensure that you have the latest version of the Windows application (the app). App updates are available as a free
download from the support page of our website, for our customers.
When configured with the recorder, the Expander will record all GPS parameters as listed in the features section above, and the data is also available
on the Seagull Wireless Dashboard.
If you wish to record GPS data, choose “Tools, Choose Parameters to Log in the Recorder” in the app, and select “GPS Parameters”. This indicates
to the recorder that GPS data should be recorded. Note that you DO NOT need to record GPS data to see it live on the Seagull Dashboard.
If you wish the recorder to only start recording GPS (and all other) parameters after a GPS Fix is acquired, select “Tools, Set Logging Triggers” and
select the option to trigger on GPS Fix Acquire. NOTE: If this option is triggered, the LED will flash in “pause” state (two quick flashes repeated)