Holux M-241 Plus User Manual

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Wireless GPS Logger

M-241 Plus

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Technology, Inc.

No.1-1, Innovation Road1, Science-based Industrial Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan

TEL: 886-3-6687000 FAX: 886-3-6687111

Website: www.holux.com

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Page 1 HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 Plus User Manual Technology, Inc. No.1-1, Innovation Road1, Science-based Industrial Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-6687000 FAX: 886-3-6687111 Website: www.holux.com All Rights Reserved...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................1 1. OVERVIEW ....................................2 2. PACKING LIST .................................... 4 3. MAIN FEATURES ..................................5 4. SPECIFICATION ..................................6 5. ICONS & INDICATORS ................................8 6. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................9 7. BASIC OPERATIONS ................................. 10 8.
Page 3: Overview
5 languages (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, and French). Because the M-241 Plus provides a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface, you can use it freely while driving without the clutter of cables. Enjoy the GPS life! The M-241 Plus is a high performance wireless GPS logger with the following features: Support GPS/ GLONASS dual system.
Page 4 Applications: Vehicle tracing & Location base services  Navigation with PC/Notebook/Smartphone devices  Car navigation  Marine navigation  Distance measurement  Sports and Recreation  Fleet Management  Software application program: A user-friendly ezTour software utility is provided with the following functions: Transfer recorded data to PC.
Page 5: Packing List
2. Packing List Thank you for purchasing the M-241 Plus wireless GPS logger. Before you start, make sure that the following items are included in your package. If any of these items are missing, please contact your original local HOLUX dealer or distributor.
Page 6: Main Features
3. Main features Built-in MTK Low power consumption GPS/GLONASS chipset. 32 parallel satellite-searching channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition. Superior sensitivity, up to -165 dBm. (in tracking mode) Built-in WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS Demodulator without any additional hardware. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface (support Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)) Provide expanded terminal contact to other systems without the BLE device.
Page 7: Specification
4. Specification ‧22 tracking / 66 acquisition-channel GPS receiver ‧Receiver: L1, 1575.42 MHz (GPS), L1, 1602Mhz(GLONASS) ‧Update frequency: 1 Hz. ‧Antenna type: Built-in ‧Satellite signal reception sensitivity: -165dBm ‧Dimensions: 32.1mm X 30mm X 74.5mm Specifications ‧Weight (excluding battery): < 39g. ‧Switch: Slider switch ‧Operating temperature: 0 ℃...
Page 8 ‧Output interface: Standard: GPGGA (1 time per second), GPGSA (1 time per second), GPGSV (1 time per second), GPRMC (1 time per second), GPVTG (1 time per second). ‧Sea level: Max 18,000 M (60,000 feet) ‧Velocity: Max 515 M./sec ( 1000 knots) Physical ‧Acceleration: Max 4G Specifications...
Page 9: Icons & Indicators
5. Icons & Indicators Position Icon Descriptions Position Icon Descriptions Log by Time Measure Distance On Log by Distance Lock On Log On Device & PC Connected Waypoint Battery is Full GPS Fix Battery is exhausted BLE Connection...
Page 10: Product Overview
6. Product Overview 1. LCD Screen 2. MENU Button 3. ENTER Button 4. Power Switch 5. Battery Cover 6. USB Port...
Page 11: Basic Operations
7. Basic Operations Before you use 1. If the user wants to use M-241 Plus to record the coordinate for matching the GPS coordinate of the picture in the camera, because the integration of the two parties is performed under the comparison of the time, it is recommended for the user to adjust the clock time in the camera to match the GPS time in the M-241 Plus.
Page 12 How to select a mode 1. Turn on the power switch. The device will turn on and show the Track Log Mode on the LCD. 2. There are 6 operational modes on this device. Please use the MENU Button to change operation mode.
Page 13 Operational flow Travel Log Start / Stop Stop Start Enter Menu Menu Enter to Set and back to Main Menu Enter Menu Menu Menu to choose Menu Enter to Record a Log Menu Stop Measure Enter Distance Start / Stop start Menu Back to Main Menu...
Page 14 Menu: Go to Time mode Enter: Start / Stop the recording GPS data. Note: 1. When power on M-241 Plus, user will see “ ” before GPS acquisition. After GPS is fixed, you will see the screen as 2. When user starts the “Track Log” function, the “...
Page 15 acquired like . Time shown will return to quoteless like after GPS acquisition. ========================================================================= : Time Zone Adjustment Menu: Adjust the UTC time to meet user’s local time (circular: +8,+9,+10,+11,+12,+13,-12,-11,-10,-9,-8,-7,-6,-5,-4,-3,-2,-1,0,+1,+2,+3,+4,+5,+6,+7,Esc*) Enter: Setting and back to Time mode *Esc: means to cancel the change and restore to the previous setting. ========================================================================= : Position Information Mode Menu: Go to Speed &...
Page 16 less than 10 km/hr or under the environment with tall buildings that the satellite signal is not good, it is normal that the user may see the shift of the satellite coordinate while being in the static state. ========================================================================= : Measure Distance Mode Menu: Go to Setting mode Enter: Start / Stop to measure distance Note:...
Page 17 Menu: Select “Point” or “Route” Enter: Setting and back to Setting mode Note: 1. When the user select the “Point” logging method, the logged distance is the straight line distance between the starting point and the end point. 2. If the “Route” logging method is selected , the logged distance will be the accumulated distance of each segment between the log points.
Page 18 Note: 1. “ Full Stop” -> Recording log data -> flash full -> Stop recording. 2. “ Overwrite” -> Recording log data -> flash full -> Overwrite the first log. ========================================================================= Menu: Go to Log by Time menu of Setting mode Enter: Set Log Mode to “By Time”...
Page 19 ENTER: select yes or no MENU: Choose to activate auto log mode. ENTER: confirm selection and return to setup. Note: once activated the M-241 Plus will start in the auto log mode and record logs automatically after power on. ========================================================================= Menu: Go to Backlight menu of Setting mode Enter: Go to “YES / NO”...
Page 20 Menu: Not erased and back to Setting Mode Enter: Erase all of track log data and back to Setting Mode ========================================================================= Menu: Go to Default menu of Setting mode Enter: Go to “YES / NO” status Menu: No change and back to Setting Mode Enter: Restores device back to factory default settings and back to Setting Mode ========================================================================= Menu: Go to Back menu of Setting mode...
Page 21: Connecting The Device To The Pc
To download the recorded track log and view it on your computer, firstly you will need to install the bundled ezTour. Installing ezTour (1). From HOLUX website to download and install ezTour software. http://market.holux.com/Software/SU/ (2). Click Next to begin the installation. The License Agreement screen opens.
Page 22 Click Finish to exit the wizard.
Page 23 The following opening screen appears and you are ready to use the software. Installing Driver (1). After the ezTour is installed, you can open the ”Holux_Driver” folder and install driver. For 32bit OS: the path is “C:\Program Files\HOLUX ezTour\DL\Holux_Driver“. For 64bit OS: the path is “C:\Program Files(x86)\HOLUX ezTour\DL\Holux_Driver“.
Page 24 (2). Select “GPSport 245 & M-241 Plus” folder, and click the driver program that you need to install. (3). Follow the on-screen instruction to proceed. The installation wizard will guide you through the steps. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
Page 25: Power
10 hours 10. Warranty The M-241 Plus is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and functions for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Any failure of this product within this period, under normal conditions,...
Page 26: Troubleshooting
This operation is the same as “Cold extended period of nonuse. Start”. BLE execute fail BLE function unstable Power On/Off M-241 Plus. Check the BLE connection again, Check Cannot open the BLE connection interrupted or COM port is and close other programs that might COM port conflicted/ occupied by other programs.
Page 27: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement
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.