GlobalSat ND-100 GPS Dongle Quick Start Guide

The ND-100 is a GPS receiver from NaviGo, which can be used by connecting to a laptop.


GlobalSat ND-100 GPS Dongle Quick Start Guide - cover page
Brand
ND-100
Category
GPS
Document type
Quick Start Guide
Language
English
Pages
5
File format
PDF
File size
413 KB
Published
12 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

The guide introduces the ND-100 GPS Dongle, its accessories, and the steps to connect the device to a laptop via USB, install the provided driver from the CD, and verify the GPS signal using the LED indicator.

It explains the meaning of the LED status lights, describes the MiniCDU test utility for confirming communication, and provides COM port configuration details such as setting the baud rate to 38400.

What's inside

  • Accessories
  • How to start
  • Using / Testing ND-100
  • LED Status Indicator
  • COM Port Setup

Specifications

LED OFF meaningGPS receiver is off (no power)
LED solid meaningNo fix, searching for GPS signals
LED flashing meaningPosition fix established
Baud rate38400
USB connectorStandard USB to laptop

Frequently asked questions

How do I start using the ND-100 GPS Dongle?

Connect the ND-100 to the laptop USB port, install the driver from the supplied CD, and wait for the LED to flash indicating a GPS fix.

What do the LED indicators on the ND-100 mean?

LED OFF means the receiver is off, solid LED means no fix and the device is searching for signals, and flashing LED means a position fix has been established.

How can I test the ND-100 after installation?

Run the MiniCDU.exe utility from the CD, select the correct COM port and set the baud rate to 38400; the utility will display GPS data if communication is successful.

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