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Page 1: User Manual
HTTP://WWW.FALCOM.DE/ This document is available at FALCOM NAVI-B (Bluetooth™ GPS receiver) User Manual Version: 1.01... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 Contents INTRODUCTION ..............4 NAVI-B ......................4 ENERAL ABOUT SECURITY .................5 ......................... 5 ENERAL INFORMATION ..........................5 ESTRICTED USE ............................5 HILDREN ........................5 RIVING AND SAFETY ....................6 ENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE PREPARING TO USE YOUR FALCOM NAVI-B ..7 FALCOM NAVI-B ? .................. - Page 3 NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 Cautions Information furnished herein by FALCOM are accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Please, read carefully the safety precautions. If you have any technical questions regarding this document or the product described in it, please contact your vendor. General information about FALCOM and its range of products are available at the following internet address: http://www.falcom.de/...
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Page 4: Introduction
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 0 Introduction 0.1 General about NAVI-B The NAVI-B is a new GPS receiver, integrated with Bluetooth™ technology. With its ultra-low power consumption, it is an outstanding quality and performance as well as an excellent navigational and positioning aid tool when used with a GPS Mapping software installed on Bluetooth™- enabled devices, such as PC, laptop, or Pocked PC. -
Page 5: Security
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 1 Security This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of the NAVI-B. Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use the NAVI-B. 1.1 General information The Global Positioning System uses satellite navigation, an entirely new concept in navigation. -
Page 6: General Care And Maintenance
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 1.5 General care and maintenance In order to ensure the best performance of your FALCOM NAVI-B, please remind the following helpful tips: ♦ Keep your FALCOM NAVI-B dry. Do not expose to rain, water, or high humidity environments. This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission. -
Page 7: Preparing To Use Your Falcom Navi-B
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 2 Preparing to use your FALCOM NAVI-B Read this manual in order to begin using your FALCOM NAVI-B and to understand its operations, functions, and common features. You must first install a GPS Mapping software (if none is installed) on your PC, laptop, PDA, or other handheld devices. -
Page 8: Software Interface
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 When the required data are completely collected, then satellite signals are tracked continuously and the position is calculated from time to time. When the received data from satellites is considered valid then the FALCOM NAVI-B is available for navigation. The validity of these data stored in SRAM is kept due to RTC keeps running from external battery and these data may still be valid form the previous operation. -
Page 9: Technical Description
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 3 Technical Description 3.1 Bluetooth™ GPS Receiver architecture The NAVI-B OEM GPS receiver from FALCOM is a new OEM GPS receiver product that features the SiRFstarII-Low Power chipset. This complete 12 channel, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver provides a vastly superior position accuracy performance in a much smaller package. - Page 10 NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time 3.2.1.3 DGPS Accuracy Position 1 to 5 meters, typical Velocity 0.05 meters/second, typical 3.2.1.4 Datum WGS-84 3.2.1.5 Acquisition Rate Hot start < 4 sec., average Warm start < 35 sec., average Cold start <...
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Page 11: Physical
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 3.2.2 Physical ♦ dimensions: 52 mm (diameter) x 20 mm (high) (without cable) weight: 67,8 g ♦ cable length: 2.5 m ♦ temperature range: -40 to +85 °C operation, transportation and storage 3.2.3 Software ♦ Software Update: A firmware update is not possible on the NAVI-B because the XTrac firmware does not support any function to set the Boot-pin... -
Page 12: Operation Guide
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 4 Operation Guide Before using the NAVI-B, make sure to prepare following: ♦ A GPS software is properly installed on your Bluetooth™-enabled device (PC, laptop, PDA, or other handheld devices). ♦ The Bluetooth™ GPS Receiver is fully powered and operational. ♦... -
Page 13: Connect The Device To Power Supply
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 4.1.1 Connect the device to power supply Extend the cable and connect it to the power supply, the pin out on the RJ11 6/2 of NAVI-B is described in the table below. Name Colour Description Level Not connected Green Ground Not connected... - Page 14 NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 bottom right-hand corner of the PC screen is blue-red, you will need to activate Bluetooth™. Click on the icon, and a pop-up menu will appear in the display. Select Enable Bluetooth™ Ratio. The colour of the Bluetooth™ icon will be changed from blue-red to blue-white, signifying that it is turned on.
- Page 15 NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 6. After a few seconds, a list of Bluetooth™ devices will appear on your screen. You will see the FALCOM NAVI-B appear in the Service Selection. Select the FALCOM NAVI-B icon. In order to discover the services offered the FALCOM NAVI-B click the link ‘click here’...
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Page 16: How To Evaluate The Navi-B Connected To Pc/Laptop
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 9. In order to see the signal strength of Bluetooth™ connection, right-click on its icon, on the next appeared pop-up menu select the Status item. The signal strength is at the bottom of the appeared screen indicated. Try experimenting with your Bluetooth™... - Page 17 NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 (i) Before running the software, make sure that your PC is recognizing the NAVI-B properly. In order to receive the valid positions for the current location of the device, please place it so that the receiver can have clear view to the sky. On the activated Data Source Setup window, select the COM (e.g.
- Page 18 NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 (iii)The output messages can be viewed in the Development Data screen. For a description of NMEA messages please download from Falcom’s Website the “ ” file. The SiRFmessages.pdf valid/invalid protocols can be recognized on the $GPRMC protocol as shown in figure below. The capital letter means, incoming protocols are valid and the capital latter means,...
- Page 19 NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 (iv) If the NAVI-B is receiving valid GPS positions, click the icon on toolbar by the up-down button (see marked button in figure below), the user can see the updated data of longitude, latitude, altitude, date time etc. For more detailed information about the using of SiRFdemo software, please download the SiRFdemo.pdf manual, which is also available on our web page.
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Page 20: Pocked Pcs Bluetooth™ Connection
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 4.3 Pocked PCs Bluetooth™ Connection In order to set up a connection between your Pocket PCs and the NAVI-B, please, follow step by step the instructions below. HINT: Perform a Bluetooth™ device discovery on your Pocked PCs to find the Bluetooth™... - Page 21 NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 5. If you have not searched for devices since last search, tap Search menu at bottom (below right). After search is completed, a list of found Bluetooth™ devices will appear on your screen. Check the FALCOM NAVI-B found (below left) and tap Save. Then tab OK on the following (below right) screen.
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Page 22: Using The Bluetooth™ Gps Receiver
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 8. Your last step is to find which serial port is connected to. At the main Bluetooth™ Manager screen, tap Tools Menu and "Settings for All Devices" (below left). On the Settings screen, tap "Serial Port" tab. Note the entry for "Outbound Com Port"... - Page 23 NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 115200 bps, 8 Data Bits, NONE parity, 1 Stop Bit. Depending on the device you use for Bluetooth™ connectivity, you may or may not need to modify the COM port setting. If necessary, refer to the user documentation of your Bluetooth™...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 5 Troubleshooting Q: The installed software does not seem to establish any connections with NAVI-B. How do I make it work? A: Make sure that your Pocked PC has found the "FALCOM NAVI-B" Bluetooth™ device. Follow the instructions in the Connection section to make sure that your Pocked PC has recognized the Bluetooth™... -
Page 25: Housing
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 6 Housing 32.2 Savety due to DIN 34 PANTONE : 426 C RAL 9004 Tolerance DIN 16 901 Colour class: Scale Material Surface 2 : 1 MFR 200/5: 4...8g/10 min. Volume 4044 see above mm^3 Flamebility UL94 HB Dimensions Weight 4,33...