connecting a evermore sa320 usb to vhf

[neil]

Hello this is my first post but will definately not be my last stumbled accross the website on the site recommendations section of castandcatch based around the north west I bought a sessa ocean 650 from just fishing boats a while ago anyway to cut a long story short decided to use an old laptop as my chartplotter so I purchased an evermore sa320 usb as the ariel as the laptop didn't have a rs323 socket the unit works fine and is very accurate my only problem now is connecting it to my navman 7100 I have put the installation guide below and a pin out for usb any help would be greatly appreciated many thanks Neil

Pin Name Cable color Description
1 VCC Red +5 VDC
2 D- White Data -
3 D+ Green Data +
4 GND Black Ground

aA-320 Installation Guide
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SA-320
Installation Guide
Date: Dec , 2006
Version: 2.0
All Rights Reserved
SA-320 Installation Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Product Overview...………….……………………………………………….….3
1.1 Main Features.................................................................................................3
1.2 Applications…...……………………………………………………………..3
1.3 Package Content…..………………………………………………………...3
2. Installation……………………………………………………………………….4
2.1 Mounting methods……………………………………………….………….5
2.2 USB Connect Definition……………………………………...……..……...6
2.3 Naked Wire Definition.………………………………………...…………...7
2.4 Circular Connector Definition……………………………………………..9
2.5 NMEA Connector Definition………………………...…………………...10
2.6 DB_9 ( Female ) Connector Pin Definition……………………...……….11
3. Technical Specification..………………………………...………..…….………12
SA-320 Installation Guide
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1. Product Overview
1.1 Main Features
�� Built-in patch antenna
�� 12 parallel tracking channels
�� Fast TTFF and low power consumption
�� On-board rechargeable battery sustained Real-Time Clock and control
parameters memory for fast satellite acquisition during power-up
�� Interference filter to major VHF channels of marine radar
�� DGPS : WAAS / EGNOS support
�� Perfect Static Drift for both of speed and course
�� Magnetic Declination compensation
�� Is protected against reverse polarity voltage
�� Support USB or RS-232 interface
1.2 Applications
�� Marine Navigation
�� Fishing Aid
�� Fleet Management
�� Time Synchronization Control
�� Vehicle Tracking
�� Robotic
SA-320 Installation Guide
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1.3 Package Content
When open the package, please check it includes the following items. Contact
your dealer immediately if any item is missing or damaged.
�� Installation Guide
�� SA-320 GPS Receiver with Cable
�� Thread Adaptor
�� Screw Pairs
�� Mounting-Hole-Drill Alignment Mask
�� CD Manual
SA-320 Installation Guide
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2. Installation
2.1 Mounting Methods
2.1.1 To mount the SA-320, with Thread Adaptor, on a standard cable pole.
2.1.2 To screw the SA-320 on the surface of the plate.
2.1.3 To screw the SA-320 on the surface of a plate from the other side.
.
SA-320 Installation Guide
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2.2 USB Connector Definition
Pin Function Color
1 VCC, 5V Red
2 D- White
3 D+ Green
4 GND Black
GND D+ D- VCC
USB Connector Pin 4 3 2 1
Pin 1
Connector Pin Assignment
SA-320 Installation Guide
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2.3 Naked Wires Pin Definition
2.3.1 Naked Wires Definition ( RS-232 ) For EverMore Standard
Wire Color Designation
Green PGND, Power Ground
Blue VCC, Power Supply + ( VDC 9V-34V )
Yellow NC
Brown RS-232 Transmit Tx, Output Signal
White NC
Violet RS-232 Receiver Rx, Input Signal
Black SGND, Signal Ground
SA-320 Installation Guide
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2.3.2 Naked Wire Definition ( RS-232 ) For I-CON
Wire Color Designation
Green PGND, Power Ground
Blue VCC, Power Supply + ( VDC 9V-34V )
Yellow NC
Brown RS-232 Transmit Tx, Output Signal ( NMEA + )
White NC
Violet RS-232 Receiver Rx, Input Signal ( NC )
Black SGND, Signal Ground ( NMEA - )
SA-320 Installation Guide
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2.4 Circular Connector ( Male ) For GEONAV
Pin Function Input/Output Level
1 NC No Connect
2 TX Output RS-232
3 GND Ground 0V
4 NC No Connect
5 RX Input RS-232
6 GND Ground 0V
7 VCC Power Supply VDC 9-34V
1 7
4
Connectors Pin Assignment
SA-320 Installation Guide
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2.5 NMEA Connector Pin Definition (RS-232 ) For HUMMINBIRD
2.5.1 Naked Wire Pin Definition
Pin Number Designation
1 VCC, Power Supply + ( VDC 9V-34 V )
2 PGND, Power Ground
5 RS-232 Transmit Tx, Output Signal
6 RS-232 Receiver Rx, Input Signal
Wire Color Designation
Black PGND, Power Ground
Red VCC, Power Supply + ( VDC 9V-34 V )
White RS-232 Receiver Rx, Input Signal
SA-320 Installation Guide
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2.6 DB_9 ( Female ) Connector Pin Definition ( RS-232 ) with Power Supply
Pin Number Designation
1 N.C
2 RS-232 Transmit Tx, Output Signal
3 RS-232 Receiver Rx, Input Signal
4 N.C
5 PGND, Power Ground
6 VCC, Power Supply + ( VDC 9V-34 V )
7 N.C
8 N.C
9 NC
SA-320 Installation Guide
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3. Technical Specification
Performance Specification
Features Description
General L1 1575.42MHz, C/A code, 12-channel, Carrier-Aided with HWTrack©
Sensitivity -143 dBm minimum
Update Rate 1Hz
Accuracy Position: 15m CEP without S/A
Velocity: 0.1m/sec without S/A
Time: ± 1ìs
WAAS Accuracy Position: 5m CEP
Velocity: 0.05m/sec
Acquisition Cold start: 50sec (average)
Warm start: 38sec (average)
Hot start: 8sec ( average )
Reacquisition 0.1 sec
DGPS WAAS/EGNOS
Dynamics Altitude: -1000m to 18000m
Velocity: 500m/sec
Acceleration: ±4g
Antenna Built-in Patch Antenna
Environmental Specification
Features Description
Operation Temperature -30oC to +80oC degrees Celsius
Storage Temperature -40oC to +90oC degrees Celsius
Operating Humidity 5% to 95%
Physical characteristics
Features Description
Input current Maximum 150mA
Dimensions Diameter: 83.3mm or 3.27-inch, Height: 60mm or 2.36-inch
Weight 8.46oz or 240g
SA-320 Installation Guide
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Protocol
Interface Specification
Features Description
Interface USB or RS-232
Power Input VDC +5V ( USB ) or VDC 9V-34V (RS-232 , Circular Connector )
Preliminary Specification, Subject To Change without Notice
Features Description
Protocols NMEA-0183 v2.20 at 4800 baud 8N1
NMEA messages GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, and VTG

[Dave.S]

Hi Neil

This attachment should sort you out

Pin 3 (Green Data +ve) to Radio Yellow
Pin 2 (White Data -ve) to Radio Green and both connected to -ve of power supply.

Hope this helps

Dave

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[neil]

Dave,
thank you very much I shall try this and let you know how I get on Neil ;D ;D

[neil]

Dave,
thank you very much I shall try this and let you know how I get on Neil ;D ;D

[neil]

Dave thanks I know it has been a while went down last week before my op and connected all now ok many thanks Neil