HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver User’s Manual M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver User’s Guide 07,2007 Rev.A HOLUX Technology Inc. 1F, No. 30, R&D Rd. II, HsinChu City 300, Science-based Industrial Park, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-6687000 FAX: 886-3-6687111 Website: www.holux.com All Right Reserved...
HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 1. Overview (Fig.1) The HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver (Fig. 1) is a total solution GPS receiver with Bluetooth, UART interface and built-in rechargeable battery for high sensitivity to tracking signal. M-1200A design is based on MediaTek Inc.(MTK) GPS solution-MT3318 low power Architecture.
HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 2. Packing List Thank you for purchasing the M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver. 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.
HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 3. Main features Built in MTK MT3318 Low power consumption GPS chipset. 32 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition. Superior sensitivity up to -159 dBm. Built-in WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator without any additional hardware.
Main Power: Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion for system power. Working voltage: 40~50mA (Normal mode). 35mA (Power Saving). Auto Power Saving mode. Circuit protection on M-1200A when over-temperature condition 50℃ occurs. 4.6. Output and Interface Output I. Output protocol Baud Rate: 38400 bps...
HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 5. Getting Started STEP 1. Charge Battery Please charge battery till LED off for the first time. Power cable plug in Power cable connect to power socket ↓ Charge Battery Battery indicator light: Power too low --------...
HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 5.1. Hardware Description 1). M-1200A Body description see Fig. 2: Power switch LED of GPS (Orange) LED of Battery(Red / Green) Bluetooth LED (Blue) (Fig.2)
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HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 2). LED status : SYMBOL COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION 1 times / 1 sec Search Bluetooth Device Blue Blinking 1 time / 1 sec Standby Mode Bluetooth 1 time / 3 sec Transferring Data Light on...
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5). Optional accessories, and connector description, see Fig. 4 PC/Notebook USB port USB Cable (GR230-A2) Mini USB (Fig.4) Notics : This data cable is designed by HOLUX specially for G-mouse function, can’t be replaced by common USB cable. The ordinary USB cable can only provide the charging function.
HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 5.2. Bluetooth device connection installation The following is the steps of software installation to setup on PDA, DELL AXIM x51v with Bluetooth Manager. For other PDA or laptop device, the steps might vary. 1. In Pocket PC setting system panel, enable “manage GPS automatically”.
HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 6. Go to the “COM ports” panel to tap “New Outgoing Port”, choose “HOLUX_M-1200A” device and tap “Next”. → 7. Select the COM port, then tap finish, it will show as right figure, and tap “OK”...
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HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 2) Setup the Baud rate : 38400, then tap “Scan” button to scan your COM Port. Select your COM Port respectively, then tap “Open GPS” button. Check log screen below if the satellite data is receiving correctly.
II. Connect GR-230-A2 USB data cable to computer. System will search new hardware and install the driver automatically III. Connect M-1200A GPS receiver with USB data cable. 7.3 Important Verify the COM port to start using your own navigation software.
HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 8. Warranty The M-1200A is warranted 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 will be replaced at no charge to the customers.
HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual Troubleshooting Problems Possible Reasons Methods Test under open sky at a fix location and run Mini GPS Viewer “Cold start” function. Weak or no GPS signal at the place of M-1200A No GPS output but...
HOLUX M-1200A Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 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.
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