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- Page 1 Trip TripNav TN-206 User's Guide v1.1 Bluetooth GPS Receiver This unit has to be charged for 24 hours before first use.
- Page 2 Rayming shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting started Finding and installing software Getting to know your TN-206 External active antenna (optional) Charging the battery Using your TN-206 Step 1: Getting a signal Step 2: Connect to Bluetooth-enalbed device Step 3: Using GPS software Troubleshooting Specifications Contact information... -
Page 4: General Guidelines
GPS satellite signal are blocked and poor satellites geometry conditions result. Accessories The accessories supplied with TN-206 are specifically designed for TN-206. Use of other accessories may severely degrade performance or even damage the receiver, and will void the warranty. - Page 5 It is ideal to keep the TN-206 in a place with a temperature between +15°C (+59°F) and +25°C (+77°F). A TN-206 with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged.
- Page 6 TripNav or the mapping software WARNING: Make sure that the GPS receiver is secure and does not interfere with driving visibility and safety. It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to...
- Page 7 WARNING: Keep your eyes on the road. It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to keep your eyes on the road and be an alert driver at all times, especially when the vehicle is moving. The vehicle's operator should not be distracted by the navigation equipment or software.
- Page 8 Interference TN-206 may receive interference near cellular base- station and when in close proximity to mobile phone antennas. This interference may affect positioning and time-to-fix performance. Passkey When you are being asked for a passkey while connecting TN-206 to a Bluetooth-enabled device, enter “2003”...
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Page 9: Getting Started
This User’s Guide explains in detail on how your TN-206 operates and functions. Finding and installing software Before you begin to use your TN-206, you must install a NMEA compatible GPS software on your host device (Pocket PC, Personal Digital Assistant, laptop, etc.) Depending on the operating system on... -
Page 10: Getting To Know Your
Getting to know your TN-206 Antenna Facade Power Switch Power Jack... -
Page 11: Power Switch
Antenna Facade Your TN-206 is integrated with a highly sensitive 1.6 GHz GPS antenna and a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth antenna internally that provides satellite signal reception for position fix as well as data communication between TN-206 and your Bluetooth host device. The antenna facade area is the top surface of your TN-206. -
Page 12: External Antenna Port
LED Indicators There are three LED indicators on your TN-206, and they show the current status of Bluetooth connection, GPS signal, and battery. Bluetooth Status LED (Blue) Blinking - Bluetooth radio is on and ready to transmit. -
Page 13: External Active Antenna
External active antenna (optional) The external active antenna is an optional accessory. Connect the external active antenna to your TN-206’s external antenna port to start to receive GPS signals from the external active antenna. The external active antenna is embedded with a magnet in the bottom for easy mounting on metal surfaces. -
Page 14: Charging The Battery
As your TN-206 is charging, the Battery Status LED will show a yellow light. When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Status LED will turn off. Remove the plug from the power jack on the TN-206 and unplug the charger from the electrical outlet. -
Page 15: Using Your Tn-206
ON (|) position, and observe that the GPS Status LED is steady. Allow several minutes for the first position fix or if the TN-206 has been moved while turned off. It may take some time for the signal to be fixed. -
Page 16: Step 2: Connect To
Make sure that the software is set for the COM port that your Bluetooth-enabled device will use for serial communication and it is pointing to TN-206 as its GPS receiver. Now you should be ready to use your GPS software as directed by the user documentation that came with the software. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Rayming Corporation makes no guarantees of product reliability or compatibility. All compatibility-related questions must be directed towards the product manufacturer or software provider. See Contact information for how to reach Rayming. - Page 18 Status LED displays steady green ... In order to get a fixed GPS signal, the antenna that you use for your TN-206 must have a clear view to the sky. You may use either the internal built-in antenna or the external active antenna. Tall buildings and other obstructions to the sky may block the satellite signal.
- Page 19 Make sure that the software is set for the COM port that your Bluetooth- enabled device will use for serial communication and it is pointing to TN-206 as its GPS receiver. Please consult the user documentation for your software for instructions.
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Page 20: Specifications
Specifications General Characteristics: Device Size: Dimensions: 50 x 90 x 16 mm Weight: 61 g (650 mA version) Chipset: Sirf Star IIe/LP Frequency: L1, 1.575.42 MHz C/A: 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels: 12 Channels all-in-view tracking DGPS Source: Default: none Programmable: WAAS/EGNOS Antenna Type: Built-in Ceramic patch antenna (External antenna optional) - Page 21 Interface: Connection: Communication with host platform via Bluetooth Serial Profile Protocol: Default: NMEA-0183 (V2.20) 38,400 bps baud rate Programmable: Additional NMEA (VTG, GLL), Sirf Binary Power: Source: Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery with 5V DC input charging circuit (650 mA) Optional 900 mA version available Operation Time: Default: 8 hours minimum after full charge,...
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Page 22: Contact Information
- What was the error message displayed? - What operating system are you using? - Which model of GPS receiver do you have? - Which model of PC/PPC/PDA are you using? - Which mapping software are you using and... -
Page 23: Limited Product Warranty
Rayming Corporation has notice of the possibility of such damages, and whether or not to circumstances giving rise to such damages may have been within the control of Rayming Corporation. Some states do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you. - Page 24 Replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or c.) Refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products, on which a refund is made, become the property of Rayming Corporation. New or reconditioned parts may be used in the performance of warranty service.
- Page 25 © 2003 Rayming Corporation. All rights reserved.