RXM-GPS-FM-T Linx Technologies

FM Series GPS Receiver Module Data Guide Warning: Linx radio frequency (RF) products may be Table of Contents used to control machinery or devices remotely, including machinery or devices that can cause death, bodily injuries, and/or property 1 Description damage if improperly or inadvertently triggered, particularly in industrial 1 Features settings or other applications implicating life-safety concerns. No Linx Technologies product is intended for use in any application without 1 Applications Include redundancies where the safety of life or property is at risk. 2 Ordering Information 2 Absolute Maximum Ratings The customers and users of devices and machinery controlled with RF products must understand and must use all appropriate safety 2 Electrical Specifications procedures in connection with the devices, including without limitation, 4 Pin Assignments using appropriate safety procedures to prevent inadvertent triggering by 4 Pin Descriptions the user of the device and using appropriate security codes to prevent triggering of the remote controlled machine or device by users of other 5 A Brief Overview of GPS remote controllers. 6 Time To First Fix (TTFF) 6 Module Description All RF products are susceptible to RF interference that can prevent communication. Lack of good sight of the GPS satellites (open sky) 7 Backup Battery can affect the accuracy of a position fix or prevent a fix entirely. 7 Power Supply Requirements 7 The 1PPS Output Do not use any Linx product over the limits in this data guide. Excessive voltage or extended operation at the maximum voltage could 7 Hybrid Ephemeris Prediction (AGPS) cause product failure. Exceeding the reflow temperature profile could 8 Antenna Considerations cause product failure which is not immediately evident. 9 Power Control Do not make any physical or electrical modifications to any Linx 10 Slow Start Time product. This will void the warranty and regulatory and UL certifications 11 Interfacing with NMEA Messages and may cause product failure which is not immediately evident. 12 NMEA Output Messages 13 GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data Warning: This product incorporates numerous static-sensitive 14 GLL Geographic Position Latitude / Longitude components. Always wear an ESD wrist strap and observe proper ESD 14 GSA GPS DOP and Active Satellites handling procedures when working with this device. Failure to observe 15 GSV GPS Satellites in View this precaution may result in module damage or failure. 16 RMC Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data 17 VTG Course Over Ground and Ground Speed 17 Start-up Response 18 Input Messages 20 101 Hot Re-start A large-print version of this document is available at 20 102 Warm Re-start www.linxtechnologies.com.