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EMTAC S3 BTGPS User Manual

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EMTAC S3 BTGPS
TM

GPS Receiver

User Guide

Notice
We suggest that you carefully review the User Guide prior to using your GPS
receiver. The S3 BTGPS receiver is a highly sensitive piece of electrical equipment
that can be easily damaged through misuse. In order to help you fulfill any
warranty obligations, read the User Guide in its entirety.

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  • Page 1: Gps Receiver

    We suggest that you carefully review the User Guide prior to using your GPS receiver. The S3 BTGPS receiver is a highly sensitive piece of electrical equipment that can be easily damaged through misuse. In order to help you fulfill any...
  • Page 2 Crux-View test software. Utilizing the User Guide This User Guide is an important part of the S3 BTGPS. Reading the User Guide will help you get the best performance from your receiver. In addition to helpful operating information, the User Guide brings attention to potential safety concerns and warranty obligations regarding the receiver.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents What You Need to Get Started Parts of the S3 & What They Do Power Switch LED indicators Antennae façade External antenna port Power jack Battery Charger Accessories Getting Started Basic Use Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions Care & Maintenance How GPS Works Warranty Disclaimers &...

  • Page 4: What You Need To Get Started

    GPS input. 2. GPS or Mapping Software Before you begin using your S3 BTGPS Receiver you must complete the application software installation tasks on your host device. Different software programs configure the GPS input differently. Consult your software’s user manual to configure the software to accept GPS input.

  • Page 5: Parts Of The S3 & What They Do

    Parts of the S3 BTGPS Receiver & What They Do S3 BTGPS at a Glance LED Indicators Antenna Facade External Antenna Port Power Switch Power Jack Lanyard attachment LED Indicators...

  • Page 6: Power Switch

    Power Switch Slide the switch sideways to turn power on and off. represents power ON represents power OFF Status LED Indicators: Switch to power-on position: Blue Green Orange/Red “ ” LED Indicators The three LED lights indicate the operational status of Bluetooth, GPS, and battery. Symbol: Blue LED Light indicates Bluetooth pair/connect status...

  • Page 7: Antennae Façade

    (MCX male) of antenna into the external antenna port. CAUTION: Use only the GPA-18 external antenna with the S3 BTGPS Receiver. Use of other antennas may severely degrade performance and/or damage to your S3, and will void the warranty.

  • Page 8: Power Jack

    Lithium-ion battery. The S3 may be used while plugged into a power source and at the same time charge the battery. CAUTION: Use only EMTAC branded chargers with the S3 to charge the receiver. WARNING: Use of other chargers can result in failure of the unit and/or its internal lithium-ion battery.
  • Page 9 6 hours of continuous use after fully charged. The battery can be recharged using the EMTAC branded charger which came with the S3. The S3 may be used while the battery is being charged.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    GPS satellite signals are blocked. An external antenna provides better reception and faster time to fix when operating in these conditions. Use only the GPA-18 external active antenna with the S3 BTGPS Receiver. CAUTION: Use of other antennas may severely degrade performance and/or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before using the S3 BTGPS Receiver, the following tasks must be completed: install a GPS/Mapping application software properly and completely on the host device.* enable Bluetooth on the host device.* fully charge the S3 BTGPS receiver. * For information about the operation of the host device and GPS/Mapping application software installation procedures, please refer to the documentation that accompanies each product respectively.
  • Page 12 2. Connect the S3 with the host device. Typical examples are given in the .pdf files named “BTpair_” (and/or similar files), in this User Guide CD-ROM. Please follow the step-by-step operation guide indicated and described in the files, respectively. If prompted, the S3 BTGPS passkey is 0183.

  • Page 13: Basic Use Guidelines

    Read the User Guide and these basic guidelines comprehensively. Breaching the regulations and rules may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety is the first priority; do not use or operate the S3 BTGPS receiver while driving. The S3 BTGPS is a radio emitting device. For your safety and the safety of...

  • Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions

    It is possible to charge the battery and at the same time use the Yes. This means you can have continuous use of the S3 BTGPS Receiver. The GPS program is not showing my location. If the green light on the S3 is flashing, check to see that you have the correct COM port and baud rate selected (4800-38400) and that your device is paired with the S3.

  • Page 15: Care & Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Your S3 BTGPS receiver is a highly sophisticated piece of electrical equipment which requires special care and maintenance. Please follow the suggestions below to fulfill any warranty obligations and ensure you get the best performance possible from your S3.
  • Page 16 DON’T Hit, drop, or shake the S3. Rough handling can break the internal electronic circuit boards, the connector, and/or the power jack resulting in irreversible damages and unit malfunction. Store or expose to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F). High temperatures, such as in a car under direct sunlight, can shorten the life of electronic devices, and melt or drape certain plastics.

  • Page 17: How Gps Works

    (TTFF). The GPS receiver needs to lock on to at least 3 satellites for a position fix. The S3 BTGPS Receiver acquires a position fix typically within 10 seconds from a hot-start state and roughly 80 seconds from a cold-start state. The initial state of the receiver, (i.e.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    Transplant GPS Limited Warranty HARDWARE: Transplant GPS warrants to the original end user (ie. Customer) that this product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, for one year from the date of original purchase from Transplant GPS. The provisions of this warranty shall not apply if, in Transplant GPS’s judgment, the product has been subject to misuse or neglect, improper installation, damaged in an accident, or repaired or altered in any way that adversely affects its performance and reliability.
  • Page 19 CONJUNCTION WITH ACCESSORIES, OTHER PRODUCTS, OR ANCILLARY OR PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND TRANSPLANT GPS DETERMINES THAT THERE IS NO FAULT WITH THE PRODUCT ITSELF. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT OR PART DUE TO ANY COMMUNICATION SERVICE CUSTOMER MAY SUBSCRIBE TO OR USE WITH THE PRODUCT.

  • Page 20: Disclaimers & Liability

    Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability Transplant GPS and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this product, software and User Guide. Transplant GPS and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the software.

  • Page 21: Warnings

    /or its internal Lithium-ion battery. Software The software supplied in and with the S3 BTGPS receiver is solely for personal use. Copies may be made only for personal use. The software may not be copied, modified, reverse engineered or transferred unless expressively provided by written agreement.
  • Page 22 Charge the S3 BTGPS only with the supplied charger. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the S3 BTGPS connected to a charger for longer than 24 hours;...
  • Page 23 Don’t pierce battery with a sharp object such as a needle, etc. Don’t hit with a hammer, step on, throw, or drop to cause strong shock. Don’t disassemble or modify the battery. Don’t solder a battery directly. Don’t use a battery with serious scar or deformation. Don’t use battery in a corrosive environment (damage from salt water, sea water, acid, alkali, corrosion gas, etc.).

  • Page 24: Glossary

    Glossary Almanac data A set of information that transmitted by each GPS satellite in orbit and the state of every satellite in the GPS constellation. Each GPS satellite contains and transmits the almanac data set for the entire GPS satellite system network. Almanac data allows the GPS receiver to rapidly acquire satellites shortly after it is turned on.
  • Page 25 Decibel. A notation of relative unit such as the satellite signal strength received. Datum A math model which depicts a part of the surface of the earth. Latitude and longitude lines on a paper map are referenced to a specific map datum. The map datum selected on a GPS receiver needs to match the datum listed on the corresponding paper map in order for the position readings to match.
  • Page 26 L1 frequency 1575.42 MHz GPS carrier frequency which contains only encrypted P code, used primarily to calculate signal delays caused by the ionosphere. Latitude A north/south measurement of position perpendicular to the earth's polar axis. Longitude An east/west measurement of position in relation to the Prime Meridian, an imaginary circle that passes through the north and south poles.
  • Page 27 of plane trigonometry. Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) UTC is the time as maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory. Because of variations in the Earth's rotation, UTC is sometimes adjusted by an integer second. The accumulation of these adjustments compared to GPS time, which runs continuously, has resulted in an offset between GPS time and UTC.

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