HOLUX Technology GR-240XX GPSlim240 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Manual
HOLUX Technology, Inc GPSlim240 Bluetooth GPS Receiver
Manual
HOLUX GPSlim240 Wireless Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide
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Wireless Bluetooth
GPS Receiver
HOLUX Technology Inc.
No. 30, 1F, R & D Road II,
Hsinchu Science-Based Industrial Park (SBIP),
Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan R.O.C.
Telephone: +886-3-6687000 Fax: +886-3-6687111
E-Mail: info@holux.com.tw URL: www.holux.com.tw
Version: A
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Please do not illegally duplicate this manual.
User Guide
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CONTENT
1. OVERVIEW----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
2. UNPACKING --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
3. MAIN FEATURES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------6
4.1. General Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------------6
4.2. Acquisition Time (Average)----------------------------------------------------------------6
4.3. Accuracy--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
4.4. Usage------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
4.5. Power Supply---------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
4.6. Output Protocol and Interface--------------------------------------------------------------7
4.7. Dimension and Weight----------------------------------------------------------------------8
4.8. Other Functions------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
5. GETTING STARTED----------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Step 1. Battery Charging -------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Step 2. Power Up----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
5.1. Nomenclature--------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
5.2. Bluetooth Installation ------------------------------------------------------.----------------13
5.3. Installing the Testing Program ------------------------------------------------------------16
6. ACCESSORIES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
7. USB CABLE DRIVER INSTALLATION --------------------------------------------------- 21
7.1. System Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------------21
7.2. Installation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
7.3. Important Notes-----------------------------------------------------------------------------21
8. WARRANTY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
9. TROUBLESHOOTING------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
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1. Overview
(Figure 1)
The HOLUX Wireless Bluetooth GPS Receiver (also known as ) has a
built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Powered by the SiRF Star III, is
a dual- purpose GPS receiver that communicates with other systems via Bluetooth
technology. The SiRF Star III architecture packs the GPS receiver with a
comprehensive range of functions, to satisfy the rigorous requirements and
professional demands of the location technology field and the needs of personal
consumers. is totally complementary with Bluetooth-enabled PDA and
Notebooks etc. in the transmission of satellite signals.
The device can be used in car navigation, security systems, cartography, and
other applications such as surveying and agriculture etc. The basic requirement for its
use is to “have a clear view of the sky”. It relies on Bluetooth transmission technology,
USB, or other compatible interface to communicate with other electronic devices. The
built-in rechargeable battery saves satellite information such as the status of the
satellite signal, the last location, and the date and time last used.
Apart from being a very power efficient device, tracks up to 20 satellite
signals at a time *c, re-acquires satellite signals in 100 ms and updates position data
every second. Trickle-Power power saving capability allows the unit to operate only a
fraction of the time. Push-to-Fix permits users to have a quick position fix even when
the receiver was only just switched on prior to the positioning.
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2. Unpacking
Congratulations on your purchase of the GPS Receiver. We hope it will be useful
to you for a long time. Before you begin, make sure that your package includes the
following items. If any of these items are missing, please contact your local HOLUX
dealer or distributor.
.
z HOLUX Wireless Bluetooth GPS Receiver 1 piece
z 2-piece Car Charger 1 set
z CD containing the User Guide 1 piece
z HOLUX Pocket User Guide 1 set
z Warranty Card 1 set
* Accessories
z USB Data Cable (for data transmission between GPS receiver and computer)
z Travel Charger
z Travel Adaptor
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3. Main Features
In addition to providing a set of user-friendly functions, WELL suits
integration with other systems.
z Comes with SiRF Star III for low power consumption.
z Extremely fast Time To First Fix (TTFF) and re-acquisition supports 20
Channels. *c
z 200,000 effective correlations for rapid acquisition and reacquisition of
satellite signals. *c
z Comes with built-in WAAS/ EGNOS demodulator to enable position fixes
under low signal level conditions, removing the need for any additional
hardware. *c
z Completely compatible with the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP).
z Low power consumption. Comes with built-in interchangeable Lithium-ion
battery for up to 8 hours of use without having to use additional power
sources.
z Comes with either Continuous Mode or Power Saving Mode selectable as
required.
z Comes with a multi-purpose expansion terminal to connect to
non-Bluetooth-enabled devices.
z Backed-up by a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery to store positions
and RTC data to enhance TTFF.
z Supports NMEA0183 v2.2 data protocol.
z 3-color LED to show device status.
z Light, slim, and compact.
z Automatically protects the battery from overheating due to overcharging.
z Improved calculation algorithm enables fast position fixes even under
conditions of low signal level.
z Flexible design. Easily integratable with car navigation, marine navigation,
fleet management, AVL, personal navigation, tracking systems, and other
cartographic services.
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4. Technical Specifications
4.1. General Specifications
z GPS Chip: low power consumption SiRF Star III Chip.
z Channels: Tracks up to 20 satellites. *c
z Satellite broadband: 1 Hz.
z Receiver signal: L1, C/A Code.
4.2. Acquisition Time (Average) *c
z Reacquisition: 0.1 second.
z Cold start: 42 seconds.
z Warm start: 38 seconds.
z Hot start: 1 seconds.
z Automatically refreshes position every second.
4.3. Accuracy *c
z Typical positioning: 5 – 25 m CEP (without SA).
z Differential positioning:
With synchronous satellite EGNOS/ WAAS:
Position error:
< 2.2 m, horizontal 95% of the time.
< 5 m, vertical 95% of the time.
z Velocity: 0.1 m/ sec.
z Time: 1 μsec sync GPS time.
4.4. Usage *c
z Altitude: < 18,000 meters (60,000 feet).
z Velocity: within 736 meters/ seconds.
z Acceleration: 4G.
z Jerk: 20 meters/ seconds (max).
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4.5. Power Supply
z External power source: 5V DC +/- 5%
z Battery:
Main battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion-ion battery.
Backup battery: Rechargeable 3V Lithium-ion-ion battery for RTC and
satellite data storage.
z Working current: 75-85 mA (under Continuous mode)
z Battery life: Up to 8 hours under full battery and Continuous mode.
4.6. Output Protocol and Interface
z Output Protocol:
I. NMEA 0183 v2.2 protocol
Baud rate: 38400 bps
Data bit: 8
Parity: None
Stop bit: 1
II. Output Format:
9 GPGGA (once per second).
9 GPGSA (once per 5 seconds).
9 GPGSV (once per 5 seconds).
9 GPRMC (once per second).
9 GPVTG (once per second).
9 Choice of GLL or SiRF binary format.
III. Datum: WGS84.
z Input/ Output Interface:
I. Compatible Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP): up to 3 meters
(without obstacles).
II. Output port: Mini USB Type B connector.
III. Choice of compatible accessories
9 1.5 meter USB cable
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4.7. Dimensions and Weight
z Dimensions: 64 (W) × 22(L) × 15(H) millimeters
z Weight: < 35 grams
z Operating temperature: from -10℃ to + 60℃ (when not battery charging);
from 0℃ to 45℃ (when battery charging).
z Storage temperature: from -20℃ to +70℃
z Operating humidity: 5% to 95% (without condensation)
4.8. Other Functions
z Minimum signal strength: -159 dBm. *c
z Antenna Type: Built-in patch antenna.
z LED display: Built-in 3 LED display to indicate battery status, Bluetooth
data transfer, and GPS status
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5. Getting Started
Step 1. Battery Charging
Before using the GPS receiver for the first time charge the battery until the
battery LED indicator goes out. This indicates that the battery is fully charged.
Connect Power Supply Connect the power cable to the power socket of
the Mini USB
↓
Charge Battery
Battery indicators:
Low Battery ------------------------------------- Red LED
Charging ----------------------------------------- Green LED
Charging Complete/ Battery Full----------- LED unlit
Step 2. Power Up
Bluetooth Indicators –
Fixing A Position -
For strong signal strength, activate the device in an unobstructed space.
↓ ↓
Positioning --- Power on/ off ---
↓
Positioning Completed ---
Turn the device on
Has PDA or Notebook
found compatible
Bluetooth device?
Yes
T
ransfer
data?
No Processing……
Blue LED flashes
(once a second)
Blue LED flashes
(once a second)
Terminate data
transfer?
Yes
Transferring……
Blue LED flashes
(once every 3
seconds)
Turn on Bluetooth in
device?
Yes
No
No
Orange LED
is on
Turn the device on
Orange LED will
flash
Turn the device off
Orange LED
will go out
Note: This power cable is strictly for
battery charging. It cannot be used
for data transfer.
Note:
1) To make the connection,
some PDAs require turning
the Bluetooth feature OFF
and then ON.
2) For use on Notebooks
with Bluetooth feature.
Mini USB power socket
Yes
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5.1. Nomenclature
1). The features of are as shown in Figure 2.
(Figure 2)
2). LED indicator status
Symbol Color Status Description
Once a second Searching for
Bluetooth device
Once a second Hibernation mode
Bluetooth
Blue Flashing
Once every 3 seconds Transferring data
Red Lit up Low battery
Green Lit up Charging
Battery None Not lit up Normal
Lit up Positioning
GPS
Orange Flashing Position set
3). Power switch:
a: Power on – Orange light comes on.
b: Power off – Orange light goes out.
Battery Indicator
GPS Indicator
Bluetooth Indicator
Power Socket and Data Port
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4). Power socket and data port as shown in Figure 3
Connector Type: 5-pin mini USB Type B female connector
Position: See Table 1
(Figure 3)
Table 1
Position Name Signal and Description
1 GND Power and signal ground.
2 VOUT Unregulated voltage output. 3.7 to 3.3V / < 100mA.
3 TXD Data transmission. To transmit data to peripheral
devices. (CMOS 3.0V Level)
4 RXD Data receipt. From peripheral devices to . (CMOS
3.0V Level)
5
VCHARG
Positive terminal of the DC adaptor that powers the internal
charging circuit of Lithium-ion battery. Input power supply -
5.0V +/- 5%@1A.
1 5
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5). optional accessories and connector description are as shown
in Figure 4
(Figure 4)
Mini USB
PC/Notebook
USB port
USB cable
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5.2. Bluetooth Installation
Follow the instructions below to link your Bluetooth GPS Receiver to a PDA
(Personal Digital Assistant).
1. Activate “Bluetooth Manager” on your pocket PC. Tap New, Connect, to
access other devices via Bluetooth.
2. Search Bluetooth device “Holux ”. Select Explore a Bluetooth
device, and tap Next.
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3. Search for the Bluetooth device. Tap Next, and then select Holux .
4. To establish Bluetooth link, select Connect to SPP Slave, tap Next and then
Finish.
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5. Tap Holux : SPP slave, and select Connect from the dropdown
menu. The installation has been completed.
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5.3. Installing the Testing Program
You can install the GPS viewer program from the supplied CD to check current
positioning and satellite signal reception.
To install Microsoft Active Sync to your PC, refer to your Pocket PC manual for
installation procedures.
1. Connect your Pocket PC cradle to the UART port on your PC. The Microsoft
ActiveSync will detect your Pocket PC automatically.
2. Double-click the GPSViewer.exe on your PC. The Holux GPSViewer.exe
program will install automatically.
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3. Click Start, Programs, GPSViewer on your PDA.
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4. The following screen appears after GPSViewer is opened.
5. Set Baud rate to 38400. Click the Scan button to scan for COM Port. Select
your COM Port (COM1~COM10), and click Open GPS.
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6. Select GPS Status to view the satellite diagrams as shown below.
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6. Accessories
To cater to customers different uses and needs, comes with a range of
accessories. When using these accessories, your device will not only have the
capability to transfer via Bluetooth, but will also connect and transmit
signals to PDAs, Notebooks and other devices.
* Accessories
z USB Data Cable (for data transmission between the GPS receiver and the computer)
z Travel Charger
z Travel Adaptor
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7. USB Cable Driver Installation
The selected USB cable, which complements the GPS receiver requires
the driver to be installed.
The following steps detail the installation of the USB cable.
7.1. System Requirements
CPU: IBM, Pentium and higher, or other compatible systems
Memory: At least 16 MB
Operating System: Windows 98/ Me/ 2000/XP
7.2. Installation
1) Copy ->English->USB Driver->Win98_2k_XP USB-V2.1.0.exe from the
CD to the hard disk.
2) Execute USB-V2.1.0.exe
3) Connect the USB cable to the computer. The system will automatically
search for the plug-and-play device and then automatically start the installation. This
step completes the entire USB Driver installation.
7.3. Important Notes
1) After the driver installation has been completed, verify the COM port at which
the USB was installed.
a. Click <Start> menu, select <Setting>, then enter <Control Panel>
b. In <Control Panel> select <System>, then < System Properties>
c. Select < Device Manager >
d. Select <Ports (COM & LPT)> and check if the <USB to Serial Port
(COM#)> is found. If installation is completed, the product can now be
used.
"#" represents the Virtual COM Port that was created by the
computer. Before using the navigation software, please ensure
that the port settings on both the navigation software (usually
COM 1) and the computer are identical, so as to correctly receive
the data.
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2) Users are strongly discouraged from attempting to operate the system while
driving.
3) Should this system be used in vehicles, the GPS position needs to be
established while the vehicle is stationary.
4) GPS signals are incapable of penetrating solid objects that are
non-transparent. The signals will be also be affected by surface cover such
as tall buildings, tunnels, elevated expressways, forests etc., or weather
conditions such as overcast and rain. If the vehicle is poorly insulated
against heat and contains metal parts, GPS signals will not be able to
penetrate.
5) All wireless communication devices such as cell phones, or traffic police speed
detectors etc. can interfere with the reception of GPS signals, resulting in
unstable signals.
8. Warranty
This warranty applies to components manufactured or sold, and to
technological services rendered by HOLUX Technology Inc., (also known as HOLUX).
The warranty covers a period of one year from the date of purchase (as stated on the
receipt). If there is any failure of this product within this period resulting from normal
usage, the device will be replaced at no charge to the customer.
․As has a built-in Lithium-ion battery, please avoid leaving the
device in high temperatures under direct sunlight for an extended period
of time.
․The built-in Lithium-ion-ion battery can only be replaced by HOLUX.
Customers will bear full responsibility for the use of other unapproved
products and the warranty does not cover such acts.
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9. Troubleshooting
Problem Reasons Method
No signal output
Either no GPS signals or weak
signals.
Signals blocked by tall buildings,
vehicle roof, or anti-heat film on the
vehicle windows.
Place outdoors.
Unable to find GPS
module Improper installation or battery is flat.
Check ’ s installation or ensure that
the battery is not flat. The battery LED should
not be lit. (orange LED should light)
Unable to connect to
Bluetooth Improper installation Refer to Section 5.2 to re-install.
Unable to open COM
port
is not properly installed,
or COM port is currently being used.
Ensure proper installation , or
terminate the use of the COM port, or check if
other installations require password.
The PDA may go into power saving
mode after a few minutes of inactivity.
This will in turn close the COM port.
Disable the power saving mode, re-execute
the PDA to reopen the COM port.
No signal
Weak or no GPS signal. Use outdoors.
*c ：Cit. SiRF’s onginal chipset spec.
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Specifications
z Tracks up to 20 satellites.
z Receiver: L1, C/A code.
z Update rate: 1 HZ.
z Acquisition time:
Reacquisition 0.1sec. averaged.
Hot start 8 sec. averaged.
Warm start 38 sec. averaged.
Cold start 42 sec. averaged.
z Position accuracy:
Non DGPS(Differential GPS)
Position 5-25 m CEP without SA.
Velocity 0.1 m/sec.
Time 1 μsec sync. GPS Time.
EGNOS/WAAS:
<2.2 meters. Horizontal 95% of time
<5 meters, vertical 95% of time.
z Dynamic Conditions:
Altitude 18,000 meters
(60,000 feet ) max.
Velocity 736 meters / sec.
(1000 knots) max.
Acceleration ±4 G, max
Jerk 20 meters/sec., max.
z Antenna type: Patch antenna
z Minimum signal tracked: -159dBm
z Dimension: 64 × 22 × 16mm.
z Weight : 40 g.
z On/Off switch : Slide Switcher
z LED function: Bluetooth, Navigation
Update and Battery / changer status
Indication
z Operating temperature:
0 ℃ to + 40 ℃.
z Storage temperature:
-20 ℃ to + 70 ℃.
z Operating humidity:
5% to 95% No condensing
z Protocol and interface:
NMEA output protocol: V.2.2
Standard:
Baud rate: 38400 bps
Data bit: 8
Parity: N
Stop bit: 1
Format:
GGA,GSA,GSV,RMC,VTG
Optional:
Format: GGL, SiRF binary
Interface:
Compatible with Bluetooth devices
with Serial Port Profile (SPP)
‧Bluetooth™ version 1.2 compliant
‧Bluetooth™ Class 2 operation (up
to 10 meter range)
‧Frequency : 2.400 to 2.480 GHz
‧Modulation: FHSS / GFSK
RF ‧channels: 79
GPSlim240 Bluetooth GPS Receiver
z 20 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast
acquisition and reacquisition.
z Build-in 600mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
for at least 8 hours operation.
z Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile
(SPP) completely.