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- Page 1 Bluetooth GPS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Trademarks Welcome ............. 4 In the Box..........4 Getting Started ..........5 Installation and Setup ......6 Bluetooth connection PDA users Laptop and Tablet PC users Using the GPS for the first time .... 11 Tips ............13 The LED’s .......... -
Page 3: Trademarks
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (408) 738-8816 (800) 605-8198 Fax (408) 738-8806 email: support@mobilecrossing.com © 2004 Mobile Crossing - All rights reserved July 2004 Trademarks Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Velcro is a trademark of Velcro Industries B. V. -
Page 4: Welcome
Welcome Thank you for your purchase of the Mobile Crossing Bluetooth ® GPS receiver. This GPS receiver will work world wide to compute your position wherever you are. It outputs standard NMEA sentences and will work with just about every navigation program available. The unit requires Bluetooth support on your PDA or laptop. -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started The Bluetooth GPS has a built in rechargeable battery for totally wireless use. This battery will need to be fully charged prior to its first use. This can be accomplished using the supplied vehicle charger that can be plugged into the 12V accessory (cigarette lighter) outlet in the car or the include AC adaper. -
Page 6: Installation And Setup
when the battery is fully charged. This can take up to 8 hours the first time the unit is used. The vehicle charger includes a step down regulator to provide 5 Volts to charge the GPS. The unit can remain plugged into the charger while in operation which will provide unlimited use. -
Page 7: Bluetooth Connection
cable will reach and the power switch can be accessed. It is possible to leave this unit on all of the time if a permanent source of external power is provided. Some accessory outlets are live all of the time and can be used for this purpose. -
Page 8: Pda Users
Bluetooth radio. The Bluetooth driver should disable serial port protocol since the Bluetooth GPS uses a simple interface and some programs can be confused by this protocol. Palm users will need to verify that the application they intend... - Page 9 An application is needed to take advantage of the GPS signal. The included CDROM contains a test program called GPSInfo that can be used to verify operation on a pocket pc. There is a description of GPSInfo on page 17 later in this manual. In most cases you will need to configure the software to tell it where the GPS is connected.
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Page 10: Laptop And Tablet Pc Users
A vehicle power converter / recharger is included. Laptop and Tablet PC users The Bluetooth GPS is ideal for Laptop and Tablet PC users. It permits the GPS receiver to be placed for optimum reception while the display is located for convenience to the user. -
Page 11: Using The Gps For The First Time
installed. The Baud rate will need to be set to 4800. The CDROM contains the GPS Information command which can be used for test purposes. This unit has a built-in battery for power. The battery will last about 8 hours on a full charge. External power is recommended for extended or unlimited use in a vehicle. - Page 12 slowly when searching for a connection and blinks quicker once a connection is established. The effective range of the Bluetooth connection is up to 33 feet but don’t be surprised if it is less. 5. Run the application and select the GPS receiver.
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Page 13: Tips
9. When a location fix has been obtained the satellite reception lamp on the receiver will begin to flash and the application should report that that the position has been obtained. 10. The unit is now ready and can be used as desired. - Page 14 When hiking, hold the unit horizontally with the antenna up. If you put the unit in your pocket, be sure that the antenna is faced out. The body blocks all GPS signals. Some cars have a metalized sunscreen embedded in the windshield which blocks the GPS signals.
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Page 15: The Led's
The battery will discharge over time even if the unit is off. The LED’s The three LED’s have special decoding as shown on the next page. - Page 16 BLUETOOTH BATTERY STATUS STATUS STATUS The Bluetooth The GPS The Battery Status LED is blue and Status LED is yellow or red. blinks at a 4 LED is It shows yellow while second rate to green. It charging is taking indicate that the blinks place and turns off...
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Page 17: Gps Information
GPS Information GPS Information from Globalsat Technology Corporation is included to provide a troubleshooting tool for any GPS problems that might be encountered. It is available for Pocket PC and PC systems. It can be used to reset the GPS device and provides analysis data about a fix. -
Page 18: Setup
Setup The opening screen for GPS Info is the place where the connection to the GPS unit is performed. Only one program can be attached to a GPS unit at any one time. If a connection cannot be established check and ensure that some other software is not running or has access to the GPS tied up. - Page 19 • The Cold Start button will reset the GPS and require a cold start. This could take some time so only do this when you have a clear sky view and are willing to wait until a new GPS fix is obtained. •...
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Page 20: Gps Info
GPS Info Tapping the GPS Info tab brings up the information display. This screen shows a map of the current satellite positions with the current reception signal strength for each satellite shown below the map. The text data about the fix surrounds the map. It is primarily about the GPS PVT solution. - Page 21 GPS solutions are usually computed with respect to Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) which used to be called GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The time is computed at longitude 0 which passes through England. California is 8 hours later than UTC (7 hours during DST).
- Page 22 would indicate a poor arrangement that might not lead to very accurate results. The bar chart at the bottom of the screen shows the S/ N ratio of each satellite (signal strength) and the blue bar indicates the satellites that are contributing to the current solution.
- Page 23 can try a Reset in GPS Info to clear the unit or let the internal battery run down completely. After the battery has completely run down the unit will return to factory defaults which includes NMEA mode.
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Page 24: Gps Technical Specifications
GPS Technical Specifications Accuracy 15 meters 2D RMS Datum WGS 84 Hot Start 8 sec. Average Warm Start 38 sec. Average Cold Start 80 sec. Average Reacquisition 100 ms. Average GPS output data GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL Transfer Rate 4800, 8, n,1 Update Rate 1 Hz... -
Page 25: Regulatory Notice
Regulatory Notice FCC Notice 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. -
Page 26: Modifications
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by MOBILE CROSSING. Making modifications may void the reference authority to operate the equipment. European Union Notice... -
Page 27: Safety Instructions
• EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Electromagnetic Interference • EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11) – Electromagnetic Immunity • EN61000-3-3 (IE61000-3-3) - Power Line Flicker • EN 60950 (IEC60950) - Product Safety Safety Instructions This product has been tested for conformance to international safety regulations. - Page 28 Part Code: WPM01 July 2004...
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