TranSystem 950400101 Solar Energy Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Manual

TranSystem Solar Energy Bluetooth GPS Receiver Users Manual

Users Manual

Solar Energy Bluetooth GPS receiver User’s Manual Published on 2-Oct-2006 8029504001A
2Table of Contents Chapter 1 Before you begin.........................................................................................4 1.1 Appearance.....................................................................................................5 1.2 Checking the package content ......................................................................6 Chapter 2 Getting started............................................................................................7 Step 1 Charging Your Battery.............................................................................7 Step 2 Turning on the power switch ...................................................................8 Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with iBT-GPS ..................................8 Step 4 Loading your GPS mapping or routing software ................................ 11 Step 5 Start the application ............................................................................... 11 Chapter 3 How to test your Bluetooth GPS Receiver ?..........................................12 3.1 Software Installation....................................................................................12 3.2 GPS Test .......................................................................................................13 3.2.1 Executing GPS Demo Program .......................................................13 3.2.2 GPS Demo Screen .............................................................................13 Appendix A. LED Display.........................................................................................14 Appendix B. Fuzzy Auto On/Off Feature................................................................15 Appendix C. Specifications .......................................................................................15 Appendix D. Frequently Asked Questions...............................................................18 Appendix E. How to use the Solar Cell....................................................................19 Appendix F. Helpful Tips..........................................................................................20 Appendix G. Certifications .......................................................................................21 Appendix H. Warranty Information........................................................................23
3Notes and Warnings - Please rotate top cover clockwise. Once the top cover is in 270° position, you’ll find it hard to rotate. Don’t try to rotate further, 270° position is the limit. - As solar cell uses for years, its charging performance will decline. But for 2 years using your iBT-GPS, the charging performance is still better than 90% of its original.- For your safety, please keep this device and all its accessories out of children’s reach.- Please turn off this device while in a hospital or medical facility. Otherwise the device’s built-in Bluetooth transceiver may cause malfunction/interference to other medical equipment. - This iBT-GPS device uses a re-chargeable Lithium battery. Please do not expose this iBT-GPS device in ambient temperature higher than 140℉/60℃, otherwise the battery inside may accumulate heat, burn itself or explode, leading to serious damage. The Lithium battery inside this device should be recycled. - If this iBT-GPS device is not used for a long period of time, please take out the battery and store it in a dry and cool place in advance. - The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damages and losses resulting from a dead battery, or misuse of the product in any way. - Use only the supplied and approved accessories. Unauthorized accessories, antennas, modifications or attachments could damage this iBT-GPS device, and may violate government’s radio device regulations. - Do not attempt to open the iBT-GPS device yourself. Unauthorized hacking may damage the unit, and void your warranty.
4Chapter 1 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the iBT-GPS’s Bluetooth GPS Receiver with built-in solar charger. This iBT-GPS device can satisfy a wide variety of applications such as PDA and smart phone navigation, automotive vehicle tracking, personal positioning etc.. With the dimension of 80.86(L) x 61.17(W) x 25.20(H) mm and weight only 105g (w/ battery), iBT-GPS is an ideal solution to carry along everywhere. This iBT-GPS device’s rechargeable battery and low-power design can extend its operation time up to 100hrs (with solar charger on,) bringing you the most convenient and longest usage of its kind. With a lead-free production process, iBT-GPS is the most environmentally friendly wireless GPS receiver in the market. iBT-GPS has distinguished features others don't have. With our patent pending Smart Power Save Mechanism and Fuzzy Auto On/Off features, our iBT-GPS consumes 65% less power than other wireless GPS receivers, and the unique Solar Cell design can extend the operating time for more than 100 hours. Patent Number: 94143224 94143221
51.1 Appearance 1. DC jack (mini USB type) 2. Power switch 3. Battery status LED (red/green) 4. Bluetooth status LED (blue) 5. GPS status LED (orange) 6. Internal GPS antenna 7. External GPS antenna port (MMCX) 8. Solar Cell: Auxiliary power source
61.2 Checking the package content Congratulations on your purchase of the iBT-GPS with built-in Lithium rechargeable battery. Before you start using iBT-GPS, please make sure if your package includes the following items. If any item is damaged or missing, please contact your dealer at once. - Bluetooth GPS Receiver - iBT-GPS x 1 - Retractable USB Cable x 1 - DC cigarette lighter adapter x 1 - Lithium rechargeable battery x 1 - User’s manual with Warranty Card x 1 *Package contents may vary depending on countries without prior notice.
7Chapter 2 Getting started Please follow the procedure step by step. Step 1 Charging Your Battery For the first time you use the iBT-GPS, please charge battery until it is full (the green LED blinks). Take the power cable and connect it to the power jack (mini USB type). This will begin to charge the battery. The LED that represents the battery is the left-most battery icon (shown in below). - If the LED is red, that means battery power is critically low. Charge immediately.- If the LED is green, that means battery is charging now. - If the green LED blinks, that means battery is fully charged.
8Step 2 Turning on the power switch Before After Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with iBT-GPS Please refer to the user manual of PDA to enable the Bluetooth connectivity. If the connection between your device and iBT-GPS is successful, the blue LED of iBT-GPS will be blinking. Below, we provide a common procedure of software installation to set up your PDA. (For other PDA, the steps may be a little bit different. Bluetooth Manager is one of popular program used for Bluetooth device.)
9 --> Start -> Bluetooth Manager New 1. Open “Bluetooth Manager” on pocket pc, and establish new connection. --> Explore A Bluetooth device ->Next Tap iBT-GPS 2. Explore a Bluetooth device, and find the “iBT-GPS”
10 Passkey 0000 (if your PDA ask for the passkey) 3. (Optional) --> Select SPP slave->Next Finish 4. Connect to Serial Port Profile (SPP) Slave
11 --> Tap and Hold iBT-GPS: SPP slave, Connect Done 5. Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup Step 4 Loading your GPS mapping or routing software , along with the corresponding maps of the areas that you plan to travel to. Step 5 Start the application and select the correct COM port & baud rate. Note: The Bluetooth device in most of the applications has an “auto-detect” feature so that you do not need to select the Baud Rate.
12Chapter 3 How to test your Bluetooth GPS Receiver ? The testing program only supports the Microsoft Windows CE & Pocket PC based PDA platform. 3.1 Software Installation You have to first synchronize the PDA and your PC, and run the “Setup.exe” to execute the installation procedure of GpsView testing program (via PC and ActiveSync). To get this program, you can download it at your agent’s website. 1. Synchronize the PDA and your PC. 2. Run the “Setup.exe”. 3. Execute the installation.
133.2 GPS Test Once you have completed the setup of your Bluetooth device, you may check to see if your GpsView software is attempting to fix your position. You can do this by opening your GPS software. If it fails, you should select the correct COM port and Baud Rate (4800~115200) to start receiving GPS data. Shortly, you will see the GPS code running as in the picture below. This signifies that your Bluetooth device is functioning properly. Note: The Bluetooth device in most of the applications has an “auto-detect” feature so that you do not need to select the Baud Rate. 3.2.1 Executing GPS Demo Program Execute the “GpsView” by double clicking GPS Demo icon in programs menu. 3.2.2 GPS Demo Screen 1. Initial 2. Doing auto scan
14Appendix A. LED Display The Bluetooth GPS Receiver has three LED lights, from right to left is Bluetooth Status LED, the 2nd one is GPS Status LED, the 3rd one is Battery Status LED. The status table of LED shows as follows: Category SYMBOL COLOR STATUS Function Always on: Not connected to any Bluetooth devices yet Slowly blinking: Sleeping mode (1 time / 5 seconds) Bluetooth Status LED Blue Quickly blinking: Bluetooth is connected and ready for data transmission (1 time / 2 second) Always on: Acquiring satellites, GPS position not fix GPS Status LED Orange Blinking: GPS position is fixed, Navigation Red Blinking: The battery is too low Green Light On: The battery is charging Battery Status LED Green Blinking: The battery is fully charged
15Appendix B. Fuzzy Auto On/Off Feature iBT-GPS supports fuzzy auto on/off. It can automatically enter the sleeping mode after your turning off the Bluetooth connectivity, thus you can always power it on with very low power consumption. With fuzzy auto on/off, if the connection between your device and iBT-GPS is successful, iBT-GPS will wake up itself and the blue LED of iBT-GPS will be quickly blinking again (every 2 sec) and the orange LED of iBT-GPS will also be on. Appendix C. Specifications General GPS technology NEMERIX (low power) Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels 16 channels all in view tracking Sensitivity Better than -152dBm Receiver Accuracy Position 1.2 meters Static CEP 50, 3.0 meters Static CEP 95; 1.3 meters Static Altitude 50, 3.8 meters Static Altitude 95 Velocity 0.1 m/sec, without SA Time ±100ns synchronized to GPS time Datum
16Datum WGS-84 Time to First Fix Hot start 5 sec, average Warm start 34 sec, average Cold start 46 sec, average Reacquisition <3sec Protocol GPS Output Data NMEA 0183 (V3.01) - GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC(default); VTG, GLL (optional), Data bit: 8, Stop bit: 1 (Default) Limitations Acceleration Limit <2G Altitude Limit <18,000 meters Velocity Limit <515 meters/sec. Jerk Limit 20 m/sec. Power Battery Built-in rechargeable 1000mAh Lithium battery Power Consumption 38mA without Solar panel; (Solar charge 30mA in direct sun) Work Hours 26hrs without Solar panel; 100hrs in direct sun Standby Time 330hrs without Solar panel; Permanent in direct sun Charger Protection Built-in Over Temperature / Over Voltage
17protection DC Input Range 4.5 ~ 5.5V Physical Characteristics Dimension 80.86mm x 61.17mm x25.20mm Temperature Operating -5℃ ~ 60℃ Storage -20℃ ~ 60℃ Charging 0℃ ~ 45℃ Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Bluetooth Specifications Standard Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2 Output Power 0dBm (Typical), Class II Range Up to 15 meters Bluetooth Profile Serial Port Profile (SPP) Frequency 2.4GHz~2.4835GHz ISM Band Security Yes Solar Cell Specifications Minimum operating voltage, Vop (with 150Ω load) 4.5V Minimum operating current, Iop (with 150Ω load) 30.0mA *Open-circuit voltage, Voc 5.3V *Short-circuit current, Isc 40.0mA
18Appendix D. Frequently Asked Questions Q: The GPS Demo software GpsView doesn’t seem to be making any connections with my Bluetooth GPS receiver. How do I make it work? A: You will need to make sure your PDA is paired with Bluetooth device. Follow the section “Chapter 2. Getting started > Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with the iBT-GPS” to make sure that your PDA is recognizing the Bluetooth GPS receiver properly. If so, you will need to connect with the device by going to the Bluetooth Manager and double-tapping on the iBT-GPS icon. Q: My Bluetooth GPS Receiver seems to be receiving the satellite signals, but I am unable to establish a connection between the receiver and my PDA. How can I make a connection? A: Go to the Bluetooth Manager on your PDA. Locate the “iBT-GPS: SPP Slave” icon and tap and hold. A pop-up menu will appear, select Delete. Next, perform a soft reset on your PDA. Once your PDA has finished resetting itself, go back to the Bluetooth Manager screen and perform the typical setup and connection procedures for your Bluetooth receiver (for help with connection please review the section “Chapter 2 Getting started > Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with the iBT-GPS”).
19Appendix E. How to use the Solar Cell Step 1 Initial state is shown Step 4 270 degree is the limit Step 2 Top cover rotates clockwise Step 5 This is the general usage Step 3 180 degree Step 6 Change the angle of the elevation
20Appendix F. Helpful Tips Your iBT-GPS should be treated with care and properly maintained to ensure the best performance. Keep in mind these helpful tips when using your receiver: - Some vehicles having heavy metallic sun protecting coating on windshields, which may affect signal receptions - Driving in and around high buildings may affect signal receptions. - Driving under tunnels or in buildings may affect signal receptions. - Low battery of a PDA or of an iBT-GPS may affect signal receptions. - Please check the correct “COM” and “Baudrate” of your PDA. - In general, any GPS receiver performs best in open space where it can see clean sky. Also weather will affect GPS reception – rain & snow contribute to worse sensitivity. - iBT-GPS output data updates every second, thus the actual position and the position in your map may have time delay. This may happen when you drive at higher speed or make a turn around a corner. - Note that iBT-GPS may not work indoors where it can not see the sky. - For the 1st time you use the iBT-GPS, it will take 1 to 3 minutes to get the satellite constellation and fix your position, this is called “Cold Start”. If you replace the battery, iBT-GPS will do Cold Start again. - If your iBT-GPS can’t fix your position for more than 20 minutes, we suggest you change to another open space and then try again.
21Appendix G. Certifications (Test Condition – Car charger’s input voltage Vin: DC12.0V) FCC Notices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interface, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC RF Exposure requirements: This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHOURIZED MODIFICATION TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. Industry Canada Caution The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is
22located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website. "www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rab" CE Notices Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: - EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-08) - EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002-04) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002-04) - EN 50371: 2002 - EN 60950: 2000
23Appendix H. Warranty Information Thank you for your purchase of GPS product from iBT-GPS. iBT-GPS warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. The warranty for accessories is six months. The stamp of distributor or a copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. iBT-GPS will, as its sole option, repair or replace any components, which fail in normal use. Such repair or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration of repairs. iBT-GPS assumes no responsibility for special, incidental punitive or consequential damages, or loss of use.
24Warranty Model number: Series number: Data of purchase: Name: Address: City, Zip code: State, Country: E-mail address: Distributor Stamp Here
FCC statement in User's Manual (for class B) "Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: 1.The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2.This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

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