Haicom HI-204-USB Mini size Waterproof GPS Mouse (SiRF StarIII)

Description

This auction is for one Haicom HI-204E-USB GPS receiver with printed owner's manual, suction cup mount (some suction cups are warped in the packaging), and driver CD.  The chipset is a PL2303-XA or PL2303-HXA and drivers are available from www.haicom.tw/support.aspx.  However, the current "Windows all USB" driver indicates there is no support for Windows 8, only for Windows 7 and earlier.  I have not tried these GPS antennas under Windows 8 and do not know if they work, or if there is an alternate driver available.  I have read that they may work under Linux and Mac OS 8.x-10.x but have not tested them there either.  All units are plugged into a Windows 7 PC and run with Haicom's Viewer program to ensure that they can see the satellites and communicate properly.
Here are the official specs:
Mini size Waterproof
HI-204E-USB is a GPS receiver with an RS232-level serial interface and USB connector and built-in active antenna for high sensitivity to tracking signal. The HI-204 is very small in size and well suited to system integration and users who use any kinds of mobile devices, such as, Smartphone, PDA, notebook PC, iPad, etc. It satisfies a wide variety of applications for car navigation, personal navigation or touring devices, tracking and marine navigation purpose. Users can simply plug it into a mobile device or other type of handheld PC running with suitable mapping and routing software for navigation.
Standard Package:
Before you start up, make sure that your package includes the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
HI-204 GPS Receiver unit
User Manual CD (includes only drivers for Windows XP and earlier)
Owner's Manual and Installation Guide
OVERVIEW:
Fast Acquisition Enhanced Sensitivity 12 Channels "All In View" Tracking GPS Sensor Module. The receiver continuously tracks all satellites in view and provides accurate satellite positioning data. The HI-204 is optimized for applications requiring good performance, low cost, and maximum flexibility; suitable for a wide range of OEM configurations including handhelds, sensors, asset tracking, Smartphone, laptop-centric personal navigation system, and vehicle navigation products.
Its 12 parallel channels and 4000 search bins provide fast satellite signal acquisition and short startup time. Tracking sensitivity of -145dBm offers good navigation performance even in urban canyons having limited sky view. Satellite-based augmentation systems, such as WAAS and EGNOS, are supported to yield improved accuracy.
Both the LVTTL-level and RS232-level serial interface are provided on the interface connector. Supply voltage of 3.3V, or 3.8V~12V ( Typ. 5V ) are supported.
FEATURES:
12 parallel channel GPS receiver
4000 simultaneous time-frequency search bins
SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS) support
-145dBm tracking sensitivity
< 10 second hot start
< 45 second cold start
Technical Specifications: Electrical Characteristics
Items
Description
Chipset
PL2303
XA or HXA version
General
Frequency
L1, C/A code
C/A code
1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels
12
Accuracy
Position
10 meters, 2D RMS
5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected
<5meters(50%), DGPS corrected
Velocity
0.1 meters/second
Time
1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time
Datum
Default
WGS-84
Other
selectable for other Datum
Acquisition
Rate (Open Sky
& Stationary
Requirements)
Reacquisition
0.1 sec., average
Snap start
1 sec., average
Hot start
10 sec., average
Warm start
38 sec., average
Cold start
45 sec., average
Dynamic
Conditions
Altitude
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity
515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.
Acceleration
4g, max.
Jerk
20 meters/second3, max.
Power
Main power input
5V DC input.
Power consumption
0.15 W (continuous mode)
Supply Current
45mA
Backup power
3 V Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
Dimension
45.75mm Lx 39.90mm W x 14.15 mm H
Weight
13g
LED INDICATOR
LED ON
Signal Searching
LED flashing 1Hz
Position Fixed