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*** USER’S MANUAL ***
FCC ID : SBUFGPXBT01
The Federal Communication Commission 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 instruction, may
cause harmful interference to radio communication. 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 of 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.
Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that change
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your
authority to operate the equipment.
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
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERECE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Contents
Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
0. Quick Start----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
1. Introduction---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
2. Features and Functions--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
3. Technical Specification-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
3.1. General------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
3.2. Inquire Time (Average)------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4
3.3. Precision----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
3.4. Measurement range----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
3.5. Power supply------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
3.6. Output format and hardware interface------------------------------------------------------------- 5
3.7. Diameter/Weight/Operation environment--------------------------------------------------------- 5
3.8. Miscellanea-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
4. Start to Use----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
5. Software/Hardware Usage----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
5.1. Hardware description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
5.2. Configuration of connect with PC------------------------------------------------------------------ 7
5.3. Configuration of connect with PDA-------------------------------------------------------------- 11
5.4. GpsViewer Software Install/Usage Guide--------------------------------------------------------13
6. Warranty------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
7. Trouble Shooting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
7.1. Problem of Configuration---------------------------------------------------------------------------19
7.2. Problem of GPS Signal------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
7.3. Problem of Position Fix Error----------------------------------------------------------------------20
7.4. Problem of Position Fix Fail------------------------------------------------------------------------20
8. Order Information--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
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Caution
Read before you start to use:
Ø Global position system(GPS) is obtained by American Ministry of National Defense, and they
got the full responsibility about the preciseness and the maintenance. Any changes may cause
the capacity and preciseness of GPS differed.
Ø Consider your safety of driving, we are strongly recommend you not to use this device while
you are driving vehicles.
Ø If you use this device inside of buildings, tunnels, or any huge objects beside you, the GPS
signals might be cut-off or disturbed. Please do not consider that the receiver is malfunction.
Ø Sometimes the speed-test alarm system may interfere with GPS signal. If it really do, please
suspend it temporary.
Ø The receiver is made by high-technology electronic components. Please do not make it
exposure in sunshine for a long time.
0、Quick Start
0.1 Inside the Package
Thank you for purchasing our GPS product, and wish you have the best experience in using. Please
open the package, and check if everything in the list exist once you got it. Please tell our salesman if
anything missing.
A. Basic package
1. FGPXBT01 Bluetooth GPS receiver x 1
2. High capacity rechargeable lithium-ion battery (1000mAh) x 1
3. Manual/software CD-Rom x 1
B. Optional package
In order to support various computers and handheld devices, you may need some accessories
inside the package also:
1. Travel charger (110V plug type) x 1
2. Mobil charger (12V plug type) x 1
0.2 Connect to your PC/PDA
A. Turn on the power of FGPXBT01.
B. Put the FGPXBT01 at proper place (open to sky) to receive the GPS signal.
C. Turn on the power of your PC/PDA.
D. Search for Bluetooth device by your Bluetooth manager on your PC/PDA. The GPS device
required no passkey for connection. But some Bluetooth system is forced to enter passkey,
please use [0000] in such case.
E. Connect to FGPXBT01 and it can send you the GPS message immediately.
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Caution: If you are first time to use Bluetooth devices, please read the whole operation manual
carefully. Any mis-operation may cause your system not working properly.
1. Introduction
FGPXBT01 Bluetooth GPS receiver(FGPXBT01 bellow), is a total solution of GPS receiver.
High capacity rechargeable lithium-ion battery inside, GPS antenna, Bluetooth transmit/receive
system are included. It is designed base on the most advantage GPS kernel(FirstGPSTM), got the
full-function, industry-level locating capacity and low prices.
You can use FGPXBT01 as vehicles navigator, security system, geographic measurement,
investigations or agriculture purpose. FGPXBT01 operation requirement is a proper power supply
and the open sky-view. FGPXBT01 can communicate with other electronic devices by Bluetooth
interface. The build-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery may keep the satellites information, such as
the signal status, last position, date and time.
FGPXBT01 is designed as a low power consumption device, and track 8 satellites at the same
time. It will update the satellite position every second. Special power saving circuit design extends
the working time of all system. The FGPXBT01 utilizes initial data such as last stored position, data
and time as well as satellite orbital data to achieve maximum acquisition performance. If significant
inaccuracy exists in the initial data, or if the orbital data is obsolete, it may take a long time to
achieve a navigation solution. The FGPXBT01 Auto-locate feature is capable of automatically
determining a navigation solution without intervention from the host system. However, acquisition
performance can be improved if the host system initialized the FGPXBT01 following the
occurrence of one or more of the following events:
1) The GPS receiver is not in use for more than 3 months or transportation over distances further
than 500 kilometers.
2) Failure of the internal memory battery without system standby power.
2. Features and Functions
FGPXBT01 provide a full set of GPS function, and you can use it more flexible, or connect with
other systems.
1. FGPXBT01 is designed base on the most advance GPS receiver module (FirstGPSTM), build-in
high performance ARM CPU may let users to design various applications and store in the flash
ROM, is your most economic solution.
2.Extermly high-speed position fix and power saving design, also with high sensitive antenna, track
8 satellites at the same time.
3.Support RTCM (Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services) real-time deviation
correction capacity, can provide the precision smaller then 1 meter.
4.Full compatible with the Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile) specification.
5.Ultra low power usage. The build-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery (1000mAh) can
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provide the power to receive GPS signal without any external power supply. Charge with 4
hours can keep the device working over 20 hours.
6.Smart power management solution. Device will automatically shutdown after the Bluetooth
interface having been disconnected over 1 hour.
7.Small size design can connect with any handheld devices easily, suitable for vehicle-security
requirement.
8.Use reliable and long life flash memory to store program. Update program is possible by external
input.
9.Flexible designs make it easy to combine with vehicle, voyage navigation, vehicle management,
AVL, personal navigation, tracking system and map applications.
10.Build-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery can save the satellite position and RTC information,
speed up the fix-time at the next time.
11.Support NMEA0183 version 3.01 data format output.
12.Use LED to indicate the GPS status. While the LED lights up, means the power is on and start to
inquire position information. While the LED starts to blink, means the position is fixed. No extra
device is required to check the current status.
3. Technical Specification
3.1. General
Core Module: FirstGPSTM
Satellite channel number: Receive and track 8 satellites at the same time.
GPS frequency: 1575.42 MHz
Codec: L1, C/A code.
3.2. Inquire Time(Average)
Refresh: 1 sec
Code start: 120 secs
Warm start: 42 secs
Hot start: 10 secs
Update position information period: 1 sec
3.3. Precision
A) None-DGPS
Position accuracy: <5m(50% CEP) or <7m(95% CEP)
Speed: 0.05m/sec, typical
Time: 1 sec(satellite time)
B) DGPS (Difference GPS)
Location accuracy: <1m
Speed: 0.05m/sec, typical
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3.4. Measurement range
Altitude: 16,000m(60,000 feet)
Velocity: 515m/sec(1,000knod)
Acceleration: 4G(G for gravity unit)
Jerk: 20m/sec2
3.5. Power supply
External voltage: 5V DC +/- 5%
Battery:
Main battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion 3.7V battery (1000mAh), as the working power.
Backup battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery 3V, for RTC and store the GPS information.
Working current: 33mA(Typical)
Working time: Charged with 4 hours, more then 20 hours of working time.
Smart power management: Device will automatically shutdown after the Bluetooth interface
having been disconnected over 1 hour. This avoid power waste unexpectedly.
3.6. Output format and hardware interface
Output format:
I. NMEA 0183 V3.01, ASCII output(GPGGA，GPGLL，GPGSV，GPGSA，GPRMC，GPVTG，
GPZDA)
Baud rate: 9600 bps
Data bit: 8
Parity: None
Stop bit: 1
II. NMEA code support:
GPGGA(1/sec)
GPGLL(1/sec)
GPGSV(1/sec)
GPGSA(1/sec)
GPRMC(1/sec)
GPVTG(1/sec)
GPZDA(1/sec)
III. Coordinate system: WGS84
IX. Input/Output interface: Full compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile(SPP). Minimal
connection distance is 10 meters (blocks free).
3.7. Diameter/Weight/Operation environment:
Outbound size: 81 × 44 × 20 mm
Weight: < 65gm(batteries exclude)
Operation temperature: -10oC to + 60oC
Storage temperature: -20oC to + 85oC
Operation humidity: 5%R.H. to 95%R.H. no compressed
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3.8. Miscellanea:
Bluetooth transmit frequency: 2.4~2.48GHz
Bluetooth input signal sensitivity: -80dbm
Minimal GPS signal sensitivity: -175dBW
GPS antenna type: Internal passive antenna
LED display: Build-in 3-LED display to show the Bluetooth, battery and GPS status.
4. Start to Use
Step 1: Charge the battery
Please fully-charge the battery with at least 4 hours before you use the GPS receiver firstly. There
are 3 ways to charge: purchase the plug type charger. Second, use standard NOKIATM(*) cell phone
charger, third, use the NOKIATM 6015 cell phone desk stands to charge the battery pack inside.
Connect the power cord to the power plug at the
bottom and start charging
Power indicator: Green LED blinking
Power low
Power indicator
Power plug
Power indicator: Green LED lights
Charging
Step 2: Power on, connect with Bluetooth
Push the power switch about 1 sec to turn on
FGPXBT01
Searching Bluetooth device: the Bluetooth
indicator blinks (3 times/sec)
Power switch
Bluetooth indicator
Bluetooth connected: Bluetooth indicator blinks
(1 time/3 secs)
Note: Some PDA needs to restart the Bluetooth function if you need to re-connect.
Step 3: GPS function test
Bring your FGPXBT01 to outdoor or any coverless above helps the sensitivity of GPS signal
receiving.
Power on the FGPXBT01
Red LED lights up continuously: Inquiring
GPS indicator
Power switch
Red LED blinks (1 time/3 secs): Position fixed
*: NOKIATM is the trademark of Nokia Co.
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5. Software/Hardware Usage
5.1. Hardware description
1). FGPXBT01 device function description is shown as below:
Charge plug
Bluetooth indicator
Power/GPS LED
Power switch
2). LED display description
Symbol Color Behavior Description
Blink in 3 times/sec Searching for Bluetooth host
Blink in 1 time/3 secs Connecting
BT
Bluetooth Blue
Blink in 1 time/sec Connected & communicating
Green Blinking Battery low
Green Light up Over 14 hours working power
Green Blink 3 time Power on/off
Red Light up Position inquiring
Working status
(Red/Green combined)
Red Blink in 1 time/3 secs Position fixed
3).Power switch：
Push 1~2 secs while power off: Power on
Push 1~2 secs while power on: Power off
5.2. Configuration of connect with PC
Here is a sample to show you how to connect FGPXBT01 with your PC, install software and
basic function test.
1) First, select a PC with Bluetooth interface. Or you can purchase Bluetooth adapter for your PC.
Please contact with your PC’s salesroom about this.
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2) Check your Bluetooth manager if there is any configuration of Bluetooth Serial Port Profile like
this:
Note: this sample is for your reference only. The screen may various between different models of
Bluetooth manager software.
3) If not found, please create a Bluetooth serial port your self. The configuration should be like this:
4) If there is already one, please check the content. Some Bluetooth device will enable the secure
connection. Please refer to the configuration above to uncheck it.
5) Power on your FGPXBT01. If the battery is ready, you should see 2 LED light up: the blue LED
blink 3 times/sec means Bluetooth is start up and wait for connection. Another static red LED
shows the GPS module is started and is inquiring position information.
Please uncheck the
secure connection
Name it as
you wish
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6) Open your Bluetooth places; you should see nothing while using firstly.
7) Click the [View devices in range] and you should find a [Bluetooth GPS] show as below:
8) Right click on the icon, select the [Discover Available Services]:
9) You should find the service SPP slave, right click and select [Connect to Bluetooth Serial Port]:
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10) The follow message will show:
11) And the connection successful message:
12) Back to the Bluetooth service view, you should see the icon changed to [Connected]:
13) If you wish to use the connection more easily next time, you can create a shortcut for this:
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14) You will see the shortcut you just created:
5.3. Configuration of connect with PDA
Following will show how to configure the Bluetooth connection on IPAQ 2210 Chinese
version, and install the GPS Viewer software. It may be different between other PDA models.
1) Power on your PDA as the Bluetooth host.
2) Power on the FGPXBT01. If the battery level is full, you should see 2 LEDs indication: the blue
for Bluetooth blinks 3 times/sec. It means the FGPXBT01 Bluetooth module is activated and
waiting for connection. The red LED for GPS, means the GPS module is activated and is
inquiring GPS signal.
Red LED
Blue LED blinks 3 times/sec
3) See the IPAQ 2210 screen, click Bluetooth mark at bottom, and [Bluetooth Manager] as below:
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4) If this is your first time to use Bluetooth GPS, click the Bluetooth mark at the bottom as below:
5)Then the Bluetooth connection wizard show up, select [Explore a Bluetooth device] and click
[Next]. In the next page, click the box to search Bluetooth devices. Your PDA will find the
Bluetooth GPS and show it in the window. Click the icon to search for service.
6) Back to the [Explore a Bluetooth device] as below. Click [Next] to list service on Bluetooth GPS.
[SPP slave] should appear in the service list box, click it and click [Next] to finish shortcut
creation. Don’t forget to uncheck the secure connection box.
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7) Back to the main screen of [Bluetooth manager] as below. Please double-click the icon to
connect FGPXBT01. If connection successful, a green arrow will show as below at right.
8) You may start to use any map/navigation software and use the GPS function now. Or you can use
the GPS Viewer software bounded in our CD-Rom to verify the function of FGPXBT01 as you
wish.
5.4. GpsViewer Software Install/Usage Guide
After the Bluetooth connected, you may use FGPXBT01 in any software support GPS function.
We have provided you the software: GPS Viewer, for you to test the basic function of GPS. You
may use it to verify if your GPS device works. Attention! GPSViewer for PDA supports only
Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 or fully compatible operation systems. Please do not use it on any
non-compatible system like Palm or SONY CLIE, etc
1) Please make sure your PDA is connected properly with your PC using Microsoft ActiveSync. If
you have not install ActiveSync yet, you can install the copy from the bounded CD-Rom, version
3.7.1. Please connect your PDA with your PC by the cable/cradle for your PDA, it should be
found in your PDA accessory pack.
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2) Insert the CD-Rom into your CD drive. If your auto-run function works, you will see the
welcome screen as below:
3) Select the language you preferred. We choose the “English” here:
4) Click the [Useful tools and PocketPC utility] at the left:
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5) Click the [Install] at the right screen. The setup screen will show up. Please follow the screen
guide to install step by step:
6) If your PDA is connected correctly, the installer will call Microsoft active synchronize and install
it. You can install them right now. The install procedure is complete.
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7) The installer will create an icon on your desktop. Please double-click it to start program:
8) GPS Viewer main screen will shows up, please select the proper COM port ID and baud rate, and
click [Open GPS] to begin the test. The COM port id is COM5 in our PC; please select the
corresponding ID base on your Bluetooth manager. Please select 9600 as your baud rate as
below:
9) If you just cannot determine the COM port ID for your Bluetooth GPS, you may click [Scan…]
to scan it automatically:
Attention! The following steps show the usage of GPSViewer for PDA. Please follow the
operations on your PDA.
10) See your PDA and click [Start]->[Programs]->[GPSViewer] as below:
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11) Here is the main screen of GPSViewer, and the basic function description as below:
(1) Com Port: COM port ID to connect with GPS device.
(2) Baud rate: COM port data transfer rate.
(3) Scan: Search the COM port ID automatically.
(4) Open GPS: Connect to GPS receiver.
(5) Power Save: The GPS receiver working in an extremely low power cost, extra power saving
mode is not necessary.
(6) WAAS/EGNOS: Enable the synchronous GPS satellite receiving function (Support only the
area with synchronous satellites, not available in Asia currently)
(7) Hot Start/Warm start: Hot start, warm start (For test only)
(8) Cold start: Clean the date/time and previous satellites information in GPS flash ROM. It will
force GPS receiver to re-calculate satellites information. It is necessary if the GPS receiver
didn’t get satellites information over 60 days, or re-locate over 500 km.
(9) GPS Status: Show the satellites map and data flow from the GPS receiver.
12) Select 9600 as the baud rate, click [Scan] to auto-detect where the GPS receiver is mapped to
your PDA. For example, most IPAQ 2210 will set COM 8 as its Bluetooth SPP slave COM port
ID. After the COM port found, you can click [Open GPS] to start test. As blow:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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13) Click [GPS Status] to see the satellite view. If the GPS receiver can acquire position successful,
the position fix result will show as below:
6. Warranty
The Bluetooth GPS receiver is warranty for free from defect in material and function for 1 year
from the date of purchase. Any failure of this product within the period under normal conditions will
be replaced at no charge to the customers.
This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or
repairs, inappropriate disassemble.
Ø Since the FGPXBT01 got high performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, we are strongly
recommend you not to place it under the sunshine for a long time.
Ø If the build-in battery needs to replace, you can purchase NOKIATM(*) 6015/6016/6019 or
compatible batteries for substitute, or contact us for high-capacity lithium-ion rechargeable
batteries. Attention! The warranty will become invalid if any mis-operation found.
(*)NOKIATM is the trademark of NOKIA Company.
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7. Trouble Shooting
7.1 Problem of Configuration
Error Cause Trouble shooting
Can not find the GPS
device through
Bluetooth interface
Install not correct or battery low Check if FGPXBT01 is installed
properly, and confirm the battery
level is suitable (green LED blinks or
none LED)
Unable the connect
through Bluetooth
Configuration incorrect Please refer section 5.2 to re-install.
Or refer to your PDA’s user manual
for configuration.
Fail to open COM
Port
Bluetooth manager is not configured
properly, or the COM port is adopted
by another software.
Please check your Bluetooth manager
settings, close the software may use
COM ports and try again. Or check if
there is any password protection.
No NMEA code
(GPS data flow)
Some PC/PDA will enter the power
saving mode if you stop input for a
few minutes. Bluetooth interface will
be reset in such case.
Disable the power saving mode, try to
connect GPS receiver again.
7.2 Problem of GPS Signal
It is possible unable to receive GPS signal or signal low in these places:
Ø Inside the tunnel, GPS signal is blocked.
Ø Covers above, GPS signal is blocked.
Ø Inside buildings, GPS signal is blocked.
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Ø Beside some buildings, GPS signal is disturbed.
Ø Inside forests, or too many covers, GPS signal is disturbed.
n If you use G-Mouse inside the car, some sun-control film will makes the GPS signal low or
lost.
n GPS satellite is owned by America military, sometimes they will tune-down the accuracy by
some reason. In such cases, the GPS position may not fixed exactly.
7.3 Problem of Position Fix Error
The position fix problem below does not mean the G-Mouse GPS receiver’s malfunction:
Ø
You are driving on the freeway, but the GPS navigation
software shows you are on the road beside. Or the opposite
situation.
Ø You are driving on a grid like lane, it is pos
sible to show
your car on an incorrect lane, if these 2 lane very near.
Ø
If you translate the GPS receiver inside somewhere with no
satellite signal, the GPS position may stay at the position
before.
7.4 Problem of Position Fix Fail
If you found [Not Fix] after you start up the map software, please consider about following:
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n Please wait longer. Inquire position from satellites may cost several minutes depends on
your GPS signal quality.
n Please make sure that you put the G-Mouse GPS receiver at a proper place. Some
sun-control film for car may cutoff the satellite signal. You may replace it and try again.
Please make sure that you are not inside of somewhere the GPS signal shaded. Please reference
the chapter [Satellite Signal Problem] about this.
8. Order Information
(1) Part No: FGPXBT01
(2) Color of shell available
BK: Black shell (None transparent)
BL: Blue shell (transparent)