SePS

GPS module

With the serial port GPS module (SePS) you can easily add 12-channel GPS functionality to the PIP. The module is ideal for standard GPS applications such as tracking.
The module is based on the Lassen® iQ module that features two GPS signal sensitivity modes: Standard and Enhanced. With Enhanced mode enabled, the module automatically switches to higher sensitivity when satellite signals are weak. The module also supports TSIP download of critical startup information for fast acquisition. This aided GPS (A-GPS) startup provides hot start performance for each power-up. Further a rechargeable battery for RTC and data backup is placed on the module.
The GPS module is installed inside the PIP and directly connected to one of its serial ports. An antenna adapter cable to the PIP front is included. It can be mounted into every PIP housing without loosing space for additional PC/104-Plus and/or PC/104 cards.
For the antenna solution, we recommend to use one of our SePSANT options (depending on your requirements).

12-channel simultaneous operation
Dual sensitivity modes with automatic switching
Supports NMEA 0183, TSIP, TAIP, DGPS protocols
Equipped with backup battery
Module is easy mountable and well fasten
Various antenna solutions
Temperature range -40°C to +85°C

The combination of a PIP and SePS module is a complete, compact and clever solution for industrial applications that require GPS functionality.

Suitable for

The SePS module can be used in all PIPs that offer either a SERIF extension or RS422/RS485 module socket.

Restrictions

1. Loss of one serial port
The SePS module occupies one serial port.

2. Not usable on PIP10-2
As the PIP10-2 is a depopulated standard product of MPL that does not include the dual UART and SERIF module headers on board, no SePS module can be plugged on this product.

SePS Versions

Reference	Description
SePS-1	GPS Module mounted on the RS485 socket of the PIP and connected to one of the serial ports. 12-channel, 2-ports, 1PPS, differential GPS ready. Supports TSIP, TAIP & NMEA, with backup battery. Includes 10cm cable with bulkhead mountable SMA jack. This solution fits only into the PIP5 and PIP6 (antenna not included).
SePS-2	GPS Module mounted on SERIF socket of the PIP and connected to one of the serial ports. 12-channel, 2-ports, 1PPS, differential GPS ready. Supports TSIP, TAIP & NMEA, with backup battery. Includes 10cm cable with bulkhead mountable SMA jack. This solution fits into all Celeron M, Pentium M, and CoreDuo solution (antenna not included).
SePSANT-1	Miniature Magnetic Mount GPS Antenna, 16.4′ (5m) coax with SMA RF plug connector, environmentally sealed with magnet and 2 mounting screw holes.

SePS Drivers / Software

The SePS module is based on the Lassen iQ receiver module from Trimble. www.trimble.com

Driver/Software	Description
SQ_Monitor.exe TrimbleMon_V1-04-00.zip	GPS Receiver Monitor Application
iQSource.zip	Sample Source Code for TSIP reader

PIP Options Documentation