GeoStamp+® (with cigarette plug)
Description: GeoStamp+® is an on-screen composite video overlay device that overlays GPS (Global Positioning System) latitude, longitude, heading (track), speed, altitude, date, and time onto any incoming NTSC or PAL composite video source such as a color video camera. In addition to displaying GPS information, GeoStamp+® can also display a user defined message as well as real-time distance and bearing to a user defined waypoint. GeoStamp+® produces a self-generated screen if no video input source is available. All NMEA 0183 compatible GPS receivers are supported. Includes cigarette plug. Specifications: Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/4" Weight: 8.0 oz. RoHS compliant: Yes Input voltage: 7.0 to 14.0 volts DC (150 ma max.) DC plug: 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center tip positive Operating temperature: -40C to +85C (extended temperature range standard) Video format: Composite video Video level: 1 volt peak to peak Video impedance: Input 75 ohm, output 75 ohm resistively terminated GPS input: NMEA 0183. 4,800 - 38,400 baud. GPRMC and GPGGA sentences. Speed format: MPH, KPH, and knots Altitude format: Feet and meters Heading (track) format: Compass cardinal points (e.g. NW) and degrees Time format: UTC with user time zone adjustment Date format: mm/dd/yy and dd/mm/yy User custom message length: 10 characters Includes cigarette plug Connections: GeoStamp+® has four connectors Connector Hookup VIDEO IN (optional) Attach noise free NTSC or PAL composite video source Leave disconnected for self-generated video output VIDEO OUT Attach to video monitor, DVR, video transmitter, etc. GPS RECEIVER Pin 2 - Attaches to GPS receiver serial output Pin 5 - Attaches to GPS receiver serial ground DC IN +7.0 to +14 volts DC 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm DC coax plug, center tip positive Dip Switch Configuration: GeoStamp+® comes configured for NTSC video format and 4,800 baud GPS operation. To reconfigure these settings GeoStamp+® has 4 internal dip switches. To access the dip switches disconnect all cables from the GeoStamp+® unit then remove the 2 screws from the rear of the enclosure. After removing the rear panel and bezel the circuit board will slide out. DIP # Description 1 & 2 GPS RS-232 baud rate DIP 1 DIP 2 Baud OFF OFF 4,800 OFF ON 9,600 ON OFF 19,200 ON ON 38,400 3 NTSC or PAL video format OFF = NTSC ON = PAL 4 Firmware flash update OFF = Normal operation ON = Firmware flash mode Note: DIP switch inputs are only checked during power-up. On-Screen Menu Configuration: At any time press the "MENU" button to enter the on-screen menu configuration. The "UP”, “DOWN”, and “ENTER" buttons move the cursor and change the settings. All configuration information is stored in non-volatile memory so information is retained even with loss of power to GeoStamp+®. Main Menu: Menu Option Action / Setting Enable GPS Overlay ON - Display the overlay text OFF - Pass video through without displaying the overlay text Display Options Menu... Display the Options Menu Field Formatting Menu... Display the Field Formatting Menu Save Changes and Exit Save changes and exit the Main Menu Discard Changes and Exit Discard changes and exit the Main Menu Display Options Menu: Menu Option Action / Setting Screen Layout Select an on-screen GPS field layout format Standard - Fields are displayed on the top and bottom of the screen Top - Fields are displayed on the top of the screen Bottom - Fields are displayed on the bottom of the screen Left - Fields are displayed on the left side of the screen Right - Fields are displayed on the right side of the screen Custom - Field layout is configured via gsLayout+ application Backgnd Frame ON - Draw a background frame behind the overlay text OFF - Do not draw a background frame behind the overlay text Show Status ON - Display the GPS receiver status on-screen OFF - Do not display the GPS receiver status on-screen Show Altitude ON - Display altitude on-screen OFF - Do not display altitude on-screen Show Ranging ON - Display range and bearing to waypoint on-screen OFF - Do not display range and bearing to waypoint on-screen Show User Msg ON - Display the user defined message on-screen OFF - Do not display the user defined message on-screen User Message Enter an optional 10 character on-screen message MENU button to decrement cursor position ENTER button to increment cursor position UP / DOWN buttons to cycle through characters Download Custom Layout Download a custom field layout via the gsLayout+ application Main Menu Return to Main Menu Field Formatting Menu: Menu Option Action / Setting Altitude Meters Feet Speed Knots KPH MPH Heading Degrees (e.g. 90) Compass (e.g. NW) Ranging Meters Feet Date mm-dd-yy dd-mm-yy UTC Offset Time offset from UTC (-12 through +12) e.g. -5 is EDT ENTER button to increment value Main Menu Return to Main Menu gsLayout+ GPS Field Layout Utility: In addition to the GeoStamp+® built-in on-screen GPS field layout formats (e.g. standard, top, etc) custom GPS field layout screens can be created using gsLayout+, a powerful Windows PC based GPS field layout utility. The gsLayout+ utility manages positioning and formatting of all the on-screen GPS fields. The user configurable information is uploaded from the PC to the GeoStamp+® unit via a RS-232 null modem cable. All uploaded information is stored in the GeoStamp+® device's non-volatile memory. gsLayout+ system requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system or later with minimum 1024 x 768 video screen resolution and one RS-232 serial port (or USB to RS-232 converter). To install gsLayout+ insert the Intuitive Circuits Utilities disc and run setup.exe located in the gsLayout+ folder. Follow the installation instructions. To download gsLayout+ go to the Intuitive Circuits secure download page at http://www.icircuits.com/store/downloads_secure.php Please contact tech support for login and password information. Download the gsLayout+.zip file, unzip the file into a temporary folder and run setup.exe. Follow the installation instructions. After the installation is complete the temporary folder can be removed. The gsLayout+ program shortcut is located on the computer desktop and in the Start>>Programs>>Intuitive Circuits folder. Operation:After power is applied GeoStamp+® performs the following operations: Establish communications with the attached GPS receiver Wait for the GPS receiver fix with a minimum of 4 satellites Update the on-screen fields after each valid NMEA GPRMC and GPGGA sentence is received from the GPS receiver Check for “MENU”, “UP”, and “DOWN” button presses At any time press the "MENU" button to enter the on-screen menu configuration. Status Icon: If the “Show Status” option is enabled (by default) the following icons may appear: Icon Status No or invalid communications with the attached GPS receiver The attached GPS receiver does not have a satellite fix “GPS Fix” LED:The “GPS Fix” LED illuminates when the attached GPS receiver has a fix with a minimum of 4 satellites. A GPS fix is required for on-screen GPS information to update. Distance and Bearing to Waypoint:If the “Show Ranging” option is enabled then real-time distance and bearing information from the current location to the user defined waypoint is displayed in real-time. At any time while there is a GPS fix press the “UP” button to set the current location as the waypoint. Pressing the “DOWN” button will clear the waypoint. It is not necessary to clear the waypoint before setting it again. Trouble Shooting Tips: Problem Solution Green Power LED will not illuminateGeoStamp+® will not turn on Verify power supply output (7.0 to 14 volts DC) Verify polarity of supply to GeoStamp+® Verify the internal fuse is good Blinking Clock iconNo GPS information on-screen or fields do not update No valid communications with the attached GPS receiver Verify GPS receiver is connected properly and has been configured to send NMEA 0183 data at the selected baud rate (4800 default) Blinking Satellite Dish iconYellow “GPS Fix” LED offNo GPS information on-screen or fields do not update The attached GPS receiver does not have a satellite fix but is communicating properly with GeoStamp+® Verify a clear view to the sky Wait up to 10 minutes for initial GPS receiver fix On-screen text is difficult to read Verify that the GeoStamp+® “VIDEO IN” has a noise free video signal Enable the Background Frame in the Display Options Menu Warranty & Service: If the product fails to perform as described in our product description or specification, within 1 year from the date of shipment to the buyer, we will repair or replace the product and/or accessories originally supplied. Failure due to improper installation, misuse, abuse or accident is not covered by this warranty. Incidental and consequential damages are not covered by this warranty. The buyer must first obtain a Return Material Authorization number by calling (248) 588-4400, or send email to support@icircuits.com. Ship the defective product (with RMA number) to Intuitive Circuits, 3928 Wardlow Ct., Troy, MI 48083, freight prepaid.