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Copernicus GPS Receiver     1 1

STARTER KIT     1

Following is a description of the Copernicus GPS interface unit (numbered references 
correlate to numbers in the image below).

Figure 1.4

Front side of the Interface Unit

1.

Antenna Connector

The antenna connector is an MCX type connector that is intended to be used 
with the supplied 3.0V antenna. This interfaces to the Copernicus GPS 
reference board antenna connector.

2.

USB Connector

The USB connector is an A-type USB connector that is USB 2.0 and 1.1 
compatible. This connection can also be used to power the starter kit and GPS 
receiver. 

When using the USB connection for power, the PC should be running on AC 
power (not battery power) to ensure proper voltage levels to the interface unit.

3.

Port A-TX LED

When blinking red, user is transmitting data to the Copernicus GPS receiver on 
port A. 

4.

Port A-RX LED

When blinking red, the Copernicus GPS receiver is transmitting data to the 
user device on port A.

5.

Port B-TX LED

When blinking red, user is transmitting data to the Copernicus GPS receiver on 
port B. 

6.

Port B-RX LED

When blinking red, the Copernicus GPS receiver is transmitting data to the 
user device on port B.

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6

 

 

 

5

 

 

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3

 

 

2

 

1

9

 

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