TranSystem 960200101 Bluetooth GPS receiver User Manual iBlue820 960614
TranSystem Bluetooth GPS receiver iBlue820 960614
Manual
iBT-GPS Bluetooth GPS Receiver
User’s Manual
Published on 14-June-2007
8029602001A
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Table 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 Turn on the power switch.........................................................................8
Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with iBT-GPS ..................................8
Step 4 Load 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 ..............................................................................15
Appendix C. Specification.........................................................................................15
Appendix D. Frequently Asked Questions...............................................................18
Appendix E. How to change battery ........................................................................19
Appendix F. Helpful tips ...........................................................................................20
Appendix G. Certification.........................................................................................21
Appendix H. Warranty Information........................................................................23
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Note and Warning
- iBT-GPS uses Lithium battery. If iBT-GPS is used in temperature lower than -10℃
or higher than 60℃, its battery charging capability will decrease. Please leave the
iBT-GPS far from heat or high temperature environment. In addition, do not expose
your iBT-GPS in temperature higher than 140℉/60℃. If you do not follow these
rules, the battery inside iBT-GPS may become heat, explode or burn itself, and this
will lead to very serious damage. The Lithium battery inside the iBT-GPS should be
recycled.
- While in the hospital, turning off the iBT-GPS is recommended. Like other common
equipments do, wireless GPS receiver may also affect these medical equipments
which use radio frequency and make these equipments malfunction.
- For a long period not using iBT-GPS, take out the battery and store it in dry/cool
places.
- For safety, keep the iBT-GPS and all accessories out of small children’s reach.
- We assume no responsibility for any damages and loss resulting from the use of this
manual and also by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or
misuse of the product in any way.
- Use only the supplied and approved accessories. Unauthorized accessories, antenna,
modifications or attachments could damage the iBT-GPS, and may violate
regulations governing radio devices.
- Use a dry, clean soft cloth to clean the unit. Do not use harsh cleaning solvents,
chemicals, or strong detergents.
- Do not attempt to open the iBT-GPS yourself. Unauthorized hacking may damage
the unit, and void your warranty.
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Chapter 1 Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth GPS Receiver, iBT-GPS, a
global positioning system receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology.
iBT-GPS is well suited to system integrations including PDA, smart
phone, Tablet PC and Notebook PC with Bluetooth devices. It can satisfy
a wide variety of applications such as PDA and smart phone navigation,
automotive vehicle tracking, personal positioning and sporting. With the
dimension of 92(L) x 47(W) x 10(H) mm and weight only 64g (w/
battery), iBT-GPS is an ideal solution to carry along everywhere.
iBT-GPS’s rechargeable battery can save satellite information such as the
status of the satellite signal, most recent location and the data and time of
its last use. The low-power design has extended the operation time up to
20 hours and brought you the most convenient and longest usage of its
kind. With the lead-free production process (starting Jan. 1, 2006),
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 can extend the operating time up to 20 hours.
Patent Number:
94143224
94143221
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1.1 Appearance
1. Power jack (mini USB type)
2. Power button
3. Battery status LED (red/green)
4. Bluetooth status LED (blue)
5. GPS status LED (orange)
6. Internal antenna
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1.2 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
- Traveler Power Adapter x 1
- DC cigarette lighter adapter x 1
- Lithium rechargeable battery x 1
- User’s manual with Warranty Card x 1
*Unit package contents may vary depending on countries without prior
notice.
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Chapter 2 Getting started
Please follow the procedure step by step.
Step 1 Charging Your Battery
For the 1st time you use the iBT-GPS, please charge battery until it is full
(the 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 right-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 LED is blinking, that means battery is fully charged.
- When you plug into the mini USB cable to charge your unit, it will takes 5~10
seconds then you can see the green LED turning on.
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Step 2 Turn on the power switch
Before After
- To turn on the power, please click and hold for 1 second, then you can see the
blue LED and orange LED turning on.
- To turn off the power, please click and hold for 3 seconds, then you can see the
blue LED and red LED blinking 3 times.
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.)
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-->
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”
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Passkey 0000 (if your PDA ask
for the passkey)
3. (Optional)
-->
Select SPP slave->Next Finish
4. Connect to Serial Port Profile (SPP) Slave
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-->
Tap and Hold iBT-GPS: SPP
slave, Connect
Done
5. Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup
Step 4 Load 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.
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Chapter 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.
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3.2 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 (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
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Appendix A. LED Display
The Bluetooth GPS Receiver has three LED lights, one is Bluetooth
Status LED, the 2nd one is Battery Status LED, the 3rd one is GPS 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 seconds)
Red Blinking: The battery is too low
Green Light On: The battery is charging
Battery Status
LED Green Blinking: The battery is fully charged
Always
on:
Acquiring satellites, GPS
position not fix
GPS Status LED
Orange
Blinking: GPS position is fixed,
Navigation
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Appendix B. Fuzzy Auto On/Off
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. Specification
General
Chipset MTK MT3318F
Frequency L1,1575.42MHZ
C/A Code 1.023MHZ
Channels 32
DGPS WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS
Datum WGS84
CPU ARM7TDMI
Performance Characteristics
Position Accuracy Without aid: 3.0m 2D-RMS
<3m CEP(50%) without SA(horizontal)
DGPS (WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS):2.5m
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Velocity Accuracy Without aid: 0.1m/s
DGPS (WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS):0.05m/s
Acceleration Without aid:<4g
DGPS (WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS):<4g
Timing Accuracy 50 ns RMS
Reacquisition Time <1s
Hot start 1s
Warm start 33s
Cold start 36s
Sensitivity Acquisition:-146dBm (Cold Start)
Tracking:-158dBm
Update 1Hz
Dynamic
Altitude Maximum 18,000m
Velocity Maximum 515m/s
Acceleration Maximum 4g
Power
Input Voltage Vin : DC 5.0V±10%
Power Consumption 39.5mA average
Battery Built-in rechargeable 720mAH Lithium battery
Protocols
GPS Output Data
Baud rate 115200 bps, Data bit: 8, Stop bit: 1
(Default)
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NMEA0183 v3.01 (Default: GGA, GSA, GSV,
RMC)
Environment
Operating Temperature -10 ~ 60C
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60C
Charging 0 ~ 45C (±5C)
Bluetooth
Standard Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2
Output Power 0dBm (Typical),ClassII
Range Up to 15 meters
Bluetooth Profile Serial Port Profile(SPP)
Frequency 2.4G ~ 2.4835GHz ISM Band
Security Yes
Physical Characteristics
Dimension 47 x92 x10 mm
Weight 49.5g
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Appendix 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”).
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Appendix E. How to change battery
Step 1 Open the cover of battery Step 4 Fit new battery into iBT-GPS
Step 2 Take off the cover of battery Step 5 From R to L close the cover
Step 3 Take out the battery Step 6 Done
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Appendix 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.
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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
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Appendix H. Warranty Information
Thank you for your purchase of GPS product from the company.
The company 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. The company 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. The company assumes no
responsibility for special, incidental punitive or consequential damages,
or loss of use.
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Warranty
Model number:
Series number:
Data of purchase:
Name:
Address:
City, Zip code:
State, Country:
E-mail address:
Distributor Stamp Here